October 22, 2026 7:00-10:00PM AIRLFT: Final Commodore Barry Show of 2026

 

Join us for our last Commodore Barry show for 2026. Come Celebrate with us. Celebrate what? Halloween; Elliott's Birthday; Your Sol Invictus Holiday of Choice; Change; the New Year. Oh, and the release of our new album SPATIAL RECOGNITION on @577 Records. Diehl, Levin, Lawson, Lavelle, Hotep, Marquez, Dennis, Lowery - Philly’s deep rooted sonic omnivores. Philly's advanced creative music lab. It's FREE!
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Super stoked to announce AIRLFT’s debut album “Spatial Recognition.” It drops on October 16, 2026 on 577 Records as a double CD and digital!
You can preorder here:
https://577records.bandcamp.com/album/spatial-recognition
or hit the links for more!
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BUT LIVE… Please join Philly's super collective of composers, improvisors and sonic healers as our incubator session continues at the Commodore.
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Take SEPTA Rt. 23 bus; RR Chestnut Hill West to Carpenter; Carpool!. The AIRLFT series is EVERY 4th THURSDAY - PHOTO: @John Hubbard
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October 18, 2026 7:00-10:30PM Sound EVR Presents: Back to Black at the Black Squirrel Club

 

SoundEVR makes a grand return to Black Squirrel club for a night of Funk, RnB & Soul. A night of infectious grooves and funky rhythms!

SoundEVR is a band centered around making music that gets people to dance, drawing from Funk, RnB, Pop, Jazz and especially House Music. When you come to a SoundEVR show, expect a musical experience expertly curated to get the adrenaline pumping and the body moving.

Their goal isn't just to play the hits, but to weave together musical moments that keep the energy high, much like a DJ that is in sync with their audience. We believe there is no greater feeling than seeing people vibing to our music, so if you aren't dancing, we aren't doing our job.

SoundEVR brings together some of Philadelphia's most talented musicians. They recently released the 2nd single with the new lineup False Summer available on all streaming platforms.

Abstract Sounds is a 6pc Jazz fusion / Funk band from Cleveland, OH started by saxophonist Jevaughn Bogard. The band is a horn section driven by an amazing rhythm section that will keep you out of your seat.

The goal for Abstract Sounds is to bring the dance element back to jazz and Abstract Sounds does that with their funky grooves and dance club sounds blended with rich and extended harmony that consumes you.

Tickets: $23.18 includes fee

The Black Squirrel Club

1049 Sarah St.

Philadelphia, Pa

October 18, 2026 3:00PM Hispanic Concert at Love Park

 

Celebrate our culture at the Hispanic Heritage Concert Philly 2026! Enjoy live music, dance, and community spirit with hosts Lina Bonó Lina Bonó | Locutora and José Urdaneta Jose Urdaneta.

Singers/Bands: 𝐊𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐔𝐙𝐌𝐀𝐍 Bronson Tennis Eddy Muchuli Tequila Effect band

LOVE Park, Philadelphia

Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 3:00 PM

FREE EVENT—bring the whole family!

Organized by Gente de Venezuela. Special thanks to Philadelphia’s Mayor’s Office of Latino Engagement and Philly Alternativo for their support.

#HispanicHeritageConcert #HispanidadPhilly2026 #LovePark #LatinoCulture #Philadelphia

¡Celebremos nuestra cultura en el Concierto de la Hispanidad Philly 2026! Música en vivo, danza y alegría con Lina Bonó y José Urdaneta como presentadores.

LOVE Park, Philadelphia

Domingo 18 de octubre de 2026 | 3:00 p. m.

¡Evento gratuito para disfrutar en familia!

Organizado por Gente de Venezuela. Gracias a la Oficina de Latino Engagement de Philadelphia y a Philly Alternativo por su apoyo.

October 18, 2026 12:00-5:00PM Indigenous People Celebration at Bartram's Garden

 

Celebrating Indigenous culture, history, and resilience with co-host Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac.

Enjoy live performances, vendors, workshops, and more. 

Free admission

Bartram's Garden

5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19143

October 17, 2026 12:00-8:00PM Urban Guerilla Orchestra at West Oak Lane Day

 

Philly, get ready! Urban Guerilla Orchestra (UGO) is headlining the West Oak Lane Day Community Festival! 
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Presented by Earnest Hargust Jr., this is going to be an unforgettable day filled with live music, great energy, and family fun! Come groove with us alongside co-headliner Jeff Murrell, music by Pharaoh The DJ, and hosts Patty Jackson and Parry P! 
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Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Washington Lane & Stenton Ave
Admission: FREE | Open to All Ages 
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Enjoy live music, food trucks, chess, a kids’ zone with moon bounces, PlayStation gaming, free book bag giveaways, and a special appearance by NBA Legend Rasheed Wallace! Special shoutout to Councilwoman Cindy Bass (District and Councilman Anthony Phillips (District 9). 
Bring your family, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate the community together!

October 17, 2026 2:00-7:00PM Vibe Nation: A Tribute to Khan Jamal at AAPA Temple

 

The Germantown Jazz Festival proudly presents its Fall Fundraiser! This Fall we're shining light of the jazz vibraphone!

Five of Philadelphia's leading vibraphonists will converge in Germantown to showcase the prolific autonomy of the instrument as a lead sound in a quartet format. Not unlike the pathfinding leaders of old like Lionel Hampton, and Milt Jackson of the Modern Jazz Quartet, Gary Burton, Bobby Hutcherson. Vibe Nation will feature some of the area's best vibraphonists: Settlement Music School, Wynnefield Branch educator/vibist Tony Miceli, will act as Musical Director alongside veteran Philly vibist Randy Sutin, Behn Gillece, Oliver Maymen, and young lion Julian Lee.

In addition, these fine leading men will be backed by an outstanding rhythm section featuring Neil Podgurski on piano, Nimrod Speaks on bass, and Khary Abdul Shaheed on drums. A once in a lifetime opportunity to witness this great conversion of musical jazz musicians from Philadelphia. Don't misss it!! // This special fundraiser supports the Germantown Jazz Festival, an emerging annual celebration of Germantown’s deep connection to jazz and its cultural legacy.

With the support of Artcinia @artcinia , a Philadelphia-based organization dedicated to making the performing arts accessible to every community, the Germantown Jazz Festival brings music, history, and community together, honoring jazz’s past, present, and future.

Oct 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The AAPA Temple, 6008 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA

October 17, 2026 11:00AM - 5:00PM East Falls Fest with Live Music

 

This Saturday Batala Philly is  playing at The Fallser Club's East Falls Fest! It will be a beautiful event for the whole family with music, vendors, food, beverages and plenty of fun activities. Batala Philly goes on at 11:15AM.

October 17, 2026 9:00-11:00PM All The Way Live Cafe Afterparty with Live Drumming by Anssumane Silla and Friends

 

Free with RSVP

Kicking off global #CongoWeek Saturday night at @allthewaylivecafe with deep African rhythms from Congo to Angola!    Our afterparty will be following @pauls.law’s conscious event from 5-9pm.

All The Way Live Cafe

6108 Germantown Ave.

Philadelphia, Pa

October 16, 2026 5:00PM Batala Philly to Perform at Open Studios

 

We are extremely excited to drum for the inauguration of Open Studios at The Village of Industry & Art! Come and explore the amazing spaces and see all the unique works and installations. The Village of Industry and Art

October 15, 2026 7:00PM TM Krishna, Carnatic Vocalist at The Annenberg Center

 

Part of the Arts of India Festival

Hailed for impressively “scaling heights in music” (The Times of India), TM Krishna is one of India’s most celebrated Carnatic vocalists. He has redefined Indian classical music with his technical mastery and philosophical depth, forging a dynamic dialogue between ancient tradition and modern sensibility. Recently awarded the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi, considered the highest accolade in Carnatic music, Krishna brings his formidable artistry to our stage for a transcendent evening with his quartet.

Tickets: $55 ($46 + $9 fee)

Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:00 pm 

Harold Prince Theatre, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

October 14, 1016 5:30-8:00PM Symposium: Socio-Sonic Histories of Modern South India at the Annenberg Center

 

Part of the Arts of India Festival

This symposium examines sound and music in modern South India as contested terrain, where forms of cultural nationalism and shifting practices of inclusion and exclusion that emerged from the late 19th to the early 21st centuries have determined whose voices and musical practices were canonized as “classical music.” 

Bringing together three deeply invested scholars and practitioners, this event reconsiders these political and cultural transformations and asks what is at stake—methodologically, historiographically and ethically—in developing a more capacious sense of the plural pasts of South Indian music. The event features South Indian vocalist and author TM Krishna, Prof. Davesh Soneji (South Asia Studies, University of Pennsylvania) and Prof. Amanda Weidman (Anthropology, Bryn Mawr College). The symposium will be moderated by Prof. Anna Schultz (Music and the Humanities, University of Chicago). 

The symposium is free and open to the public, but registration is required. 

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:30 - 8:00 pm 

Harold Prince Theatre, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

REGISTER

October 11, 2026 3:00-6:00PM Philly Roda de Samba e Choro at The Black Squirrel Club

Samba is a style of music and dance, a community celebration, and a way of life. The “Philly Roda de Samba e Choro” presents samba and choro as they are traditionally performed in Brazil: with friends gathered around a table, playing tunes, singing along, dancing, eating, drinking, and filling the souls of all with joy.

With a core group comprised of Fernanda Bravo (voice/pandeiro), Gregg Mervine (cavaquinho), Rob Curto (piano), Mark Stehle (percussion) and Marcos Oliveira (percussion), the Philly Roda plays every first Sunday at the Black Squirrel Club, and features a guest artist each time.

This has grown into Philly's most amazing Sunday afternoon event! Drink a caipirinha, immerse yourself in beautiful melodies, get swept up in the dance and join the community spirit! Come experience the vibrant culture and pure joy of the Roda!

When: First Sunday of every month. Except October (2nd Sunday) and November (3rd Sunday)

Doors: 2 PM 

Music: 3-6 PM

Where: Black Squirrel Club 1049 Sarah Street (Fishtown, Philadelphia)

Tickets: $12

1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, US

https://www.blacksquirrelclub.com

*****This event is 21+*****

Black Squirrel Club has a full bar but does not sell food. You are welcome to bring your own food in to the venue or have something delivered and re-entry is permitted if you want to run out and grab food at any time.

Reserve Paid Parking Here (lot 1 block from venue)

There is also free parking available at the Rivers Casino parking lot (3 blocks).

******ALL TICKET PURCHASES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF CANCELATION******