LORETO PELAYO AT NOTSOLATIN!!! FRIDAY, 3/27!
All the way from Belize, welcome the great Loreto Pelayo and his band back to Notsolatin! Loreto has performed throughout Belize as a solo instrumentalist, bandleader, as well as a sideman. Loreto regularly visits New York City and Philadelphia to immerse himself in the living jazz tradition. You don’t want to miss this!!
Doors at 7, show at 7:30
No tickets required, $10 suggested donation
1440 W Ritner St. Philadelphia Pa
THE FANTASTIC CLAUDIO ESPEJO!! 3/24!!
Tuesday, March 24th, welcome the incredible pianist Claudio Espejo (back) to Notsolatin!! We are so happy to have him after the snow storm cancelled last month’s scheduled show. This performance will contain Franz Liszt’s 12 transcendental etudes. You don’t want to miss this wonderful night of music!!
Doors at 7, show at 7:30
No tickets required, $10 suggested donation
1440 W Ritner St. Philadelphia Pa
We’re bringing the energy back with another African Dance Bash—and you don’t want to miss it!
Live drumming
High-energy classes
Good vibes + community
At Kulu Mele, we believe movement is medicine. Through dance, we connect to joy, culture, and something deeper—leaving you feeling energized, grounded, and uplifted.
Monday, March 23, 2026
3500 Lancaster Ave.
6:00 PM – Afro Cuban with Gilset Mora
7:30 PM – West African with Jalia Inman
All levels welcome—just come ready to move!
Pricing:
$20 adults | $10 kids (1 class)
$35 adults | $15 kids (2 classes)
Pay at the door (Cash, Cash App, Zelle)
Bring a friend, bring your energy, and LET THE RHYTHM MOVE YOU!
—Kulu Mele
Pete Rodriguez (trumpet)
Paul White (tenor saxophone)
Silvano Monasterios (piano)
Raul Reyes (bass)
Ronen Itzik(drums)
Featured on three Grammy winning records, Pete Rodríguez is a triple-threat virtuoso trumpeter, vocalist, and percussionist whose artistry commands every stage. Playing with musical legends Tito Puente, Branford Marsalis, Eddie Palmieri just to name a few. Pete brings a powerful cultural legacy: he is the son of legendary salsa singer Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez and the godson of Fania Records co-founder and salsa pioneer Johnny Pacheco. His original compositions push genre boundaries with unapologetic rawness and narrative depth, and his latest record, 'I'm Pete Rodriguez, Volume 1' is a masterclass in heritage-driven innovation, redefining what Afro-Cuban jazz can be.
The Black Squirrel Club
Date:
Save the date for afternoon of March 22nd to mark the completion of the 10th Anniversary cycle of perimeter walks and welcome the springtime together!
We'll celebrate at Cherry Street Pier with our friends from the Batala Philly samba reggae drummers & West Philadelphia Orchestra Balkan brass band– more info coming soon as we finalize the details.
Join us for a day filled with traditional storytelling, colorful art-making, dynamic live music, and captivating dance performances. The highlight of the event will be the joyful color throw, where we embrace the spirit of Holi and its message of harmony and new beginnings.
| $23 | Adult |
| $21 | Senior (65 and over) |
| $14 | Youth (6-17) and College Student |
Saturday, March 21 | 3:00 PM
Teatro Esperanza
Tickets: $15
Free for students of all ages and seniors (60+)
The most recognized singer from the Colombian Pacific coast, winner of the Shock Award, and Latin Grammy nominee Nidia Góngora builds bridges between the traditional music of her native Timbiquí (Cauca) other world genres.
Food and Beverages are available for sale in the Teatro lobby courtesy of EAC’s official concession partner Helados Chupi Chupi.
(V) EAC’s VOCES series spotlights a different facet of Latin American culture and traditions each season. This year's VOCES Series will feature indigenous cultural traditions from Latin America and the Caribbean.
This engagement of Nidia Gongora is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts in collaboration with Ibermusicas.
Teatro Esperanza4261 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
KATIE NEARY AND HER QUINTET, LIVE AT NSL 3/20!!
Notsolatin welcomes fantastic saxophonist Katie Neary and her quintet on Saturday, March 20th! This show will premiere all original compositions inspired by Katie and Roman Wyatt’s time studying in Amsterdam this fall. This dynamic quartet will tell the musical stories of the many adventures and trials abroad, so that you can get a taste of what life was like in the city of canals and bikes.
Doors at 7, show at 7:30
No tickets required, $10 suggested donation
1440 W Ritner St. Philadelphia Pa
See you there
THE EXTENDED FAMILY IS BACK, WITH CHELSEA ONCE AGAIN!! SUNDAY 3/15!!
Notsolatin’s resident big band is back Sunday, March 15th!! Hear featured vocalist Chelsea Reed return to Sunday nights at NSL with compositions new and old as the band honors the music of the swing era. You don’t want to miss it!!
Doors at 7, show at 7:30
No tickets required, $10 suggested donation
1440 W Ritner St. Philadelphia Pa
Join us as we present one of the great saxophonists, Temple’s own Seth Ebersole as we celebrate the release of his album Dear Emily! The new album features Seth’s original compositions inspired by the poetry of Emily Dickinson. We don’t want to miss what is to be another incredible night of music!!
Doors at 7, show at 7:30
No tickets required, $10 suggested donation
1440 W Ritner St. Philadelphia Pa
See you there
Franchesca Romero - keys
Ben Thomas - bass
Dan Monaghan - drums
BLACKSBURG•ELDRED•URBINA•SMITH
BEUS, LIVE AT NOTSOLATIN!! 3/10!!
Join us Tuesday, March 10th for the Philadelphia supergroup BeUs as they take the Nostolatin stage for the first time. You don’t want to miss this incredible night of music played by the best of the best:
Dan Blacksburg - trombone
Sandy Eldred - bass
Andrew Urbina - saxophone
Wayne Smith Jr. - drums
Doors at 7, show at 7:30
No tickets required, $10 suggested donation
1440 W Ritner St. Philadelphia Pa
Urban Guerilla Orchestra |
Sunday, March 8th at 6:30pm. |
The URBAN GUERILLA ORCHESTRA is simply untouchable. Hailing from Philadelphia, these consummate professionals with decades of experience are world class musicians that record and tour with major label artists. With experience working with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Boyz II Men, Alicia Keys, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Kool & the Gang, The Roots and countless others, it's a show you won't wanna miss.
Get your tickets today! |
🎶 Kindly note there is a 2 item per person food & beverage minimum in the concert venue. Food and beverages ordered in the restaurant also count towards the minimum.
Una oportunidad única de ver en vivo a una de las bandas más influyentes del rock alternativo latino.The legendary Colombian duo Aterciopelados arrives in Philly for one historic night at Underground Arts. A unique opportunity to see live one of the most influential bands of Latin alternative rock.
Admission: $35 + $10.54 fee
Doors open 7:30/ Show at 8:30PM
Underground Arts
1200 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia, Pa
