Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center "The Irish Center"
6815 Emlen St., Philadelphia, PA 19119
City Winery Philadelphia presents Bebel Gilberto - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Tanto Tempo on August 17th at 7:30pm.
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the TANTO TEMPO -remastered release, Bebel Gilberto revisits the album that helped define her international career in a refined and intimate live setting.
Accompanied by guitar, drums, percussion, electronic beats, joined by a local DJ in each city, she brings renewed emotional and sonic depth to the songs that became part of a worldwide musical story.
🍽️ We provide food and beverage service directly to your table in the venue. Or, for an expanded menu and more relaxed experience, arrive early and enjoy a meal in our restaurant before the show. When dining in the restaurant, reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy starting one month before the show. View Our Concert Dining Menu.
Reserve your preferred wine by filling out this form and have a bottle waiting at your table when you arrive at your show. No more waiting for your first drink! We will save your wine preference and have a bottle at your table for all future shows. When you want to change your wine, come back to this form and update your preference.
Join us for the 40th Annual Philadelphia Caribbean Festival, featuring authentic island sounds of reggae, roots, international beat, soca, cool jazz, steel band music, and creative dances complemented by a marketplace of Caribbean fashions, jewelry, and exotic cuisines. Plus, kids can participate in the Caribbean Children’s Village, featuring face painting, bead-making, balloon animals, beanbag games, and other activities.
What to Know Before You Go:
Parking on-site will be limited due to construction on the I-95 CAP. However, there are many great ways to access the Waterfront, including walking and biking along the Delaware River Trail, rideshare, and public transit. To ensure a seamless visit, guests can visit the Know Before You Go guide for parking recommendations, directions, FAQs, and more.
Free and open to the public: rain or shine
Cherry Street Pier
121 N. Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, Pa
Parking on-site will be limited due to construction on the I-95 CAP. However, there are many great ways to access the Waterfront, including walking and biking along the Delaware River Trail, rideshare, and public transit. To ensure a seamless visit, guests can visit the Know Before You Go guide for parking recommendations, directions, FAQs, and more.
Free admission
Cherry Street Pier
121 N. Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, Pa
(NR) Spain – 1 hr 29 min
2025 · d. Santi Aguado, Reuben Atlas, Héctor Muniente, Mario Aranguren
Starring Farruquito, Farru, La Farruca, El Carpeta
General Public Tickets: $20, BMFI Members: $18, Students with ID: $12
Born to a dynasty of legendary flamenco artists, Farruquito was considered the finest dancer of his generation—until a tragic accident forces him to confront his demons and the burdens of the familial legacy. Filled with extraordinary music and dancing, this documentary chronicles an operatic saga of art, passion, and family.
This screening will be introduced by Elba Hevia y Vaca, Artistic/Executive Director, Pasión Y Arte Flamenco.
Bryn Mawr Film Institute · 824 W. Lancaster Avenue · Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Rafael Pondé is an artist born in Bahia, Brazil with nearly three decades dedicated to researching, creating, and disseminating Brazilian music in dialogue with Reggae and other global sounds. A composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer, he has released eight solo albums, in addition to an extensive discography built on collaborations and special projects.
His career is marked by aesthetic coherence, cultural density, and consistent international circulation. He was a part of projects like Natiruts and Diamba among others. His set list includes Brazilian Reggae, MPB and Forro music.
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Black Squirrel Club offers a full bar with an excellent draft selection and delicious signature cocktails. We do not serve food, but you are welcome to bring your own or have it delivered once you arrive.
Bring a chair or blanket
The Gazebo at FDR Park
1500 Pattison Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
118 North Wayne Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
Experience an unforgettable evening of music at the AMLA Summer Showcase. Enjoy original student compositions, dynamic Latin percussion performances, and a celebration of the creativity, growth, and achievements of our Summer Music Institute students.
Come through! Let’s catch up, vibe and build!
Philly Rumba is a short documentary about a group of African American men in Philadelphia who gravitated toward Cuban Rumba as an expression of their African roots during the Civil Rights and Pan African Eras. 50 years later, they continue to play Rumba together, proving that music can create community and solidarity in difficult times.
The rhythms of rumba originate from West Africa and accompanied enslaved Africans to Cuba when they were forcibly abducted from their homeland.
Rumba is not just a musical style; it’s a means of gathering. Afterall, rumba means “party” in Spanish. Several percussionists can play rumba at a time, and audience members also participate by singing the chorus and dancing. Rumba is meant to bring people together, to express joy, anger and everything in between.
Most of the rumba you’ll hear in this documentary is not rumba in its pure form but Philly rumba. Fifty years ago, musicians in Philly — African American, Latin American and others — were inspired to form groups like Little Afrika and the Rumba Brothers when they first heard the addictive rhythms of rumba. They replicated the sounds, wrote their own lyrics in English, and sometimes played with no vocals at all. As time went on, formal elements of rumba such as specific rhythms, traditional songs and instruments like the clave rightfully found their way into the music.
As time goes on, the mainstay of rumba musicians are becoming elders. While there is a new generation picking up the baton, this film documents the folklore of this tradition in order to preserve local history and pass it down to future generations.
Kimmel Center
300 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, Pa
Tickets: $22.05 with fee
