November 15, 2026 4:00-6:00PM Bethlehem Roberson, Youth Rock Band, and Afro Beats Dance at Musicopia's Music in Motion Benefit at Loft

 

Secure your seat for Music in Motion, and learn more about Bethlehem and the full line-up at:

https://musicopia.org/music-in-motion

Tickets: $50-$100

This November, we’re bringing Musicopia’s work to life in a new way!

Join us Sunday, November 15 at 4 PM at Loft on Passyunk (1919 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia) for Music in Motion, a benefit that invites you to experience the impact of our music and dance programs firsthand. Whether you prefer to get your groove on, or sit back and watch the show, you'll experience the energy and rhythm of various genres in this unforgettable evening. 

There will also be a raffle, silent auction, and light appetizers and soft drinks. Alcohol is also available at the bar.

We can't wait for you to join us in celebrating the students, artists, and programs that make our work essential to our community! See the lineup and learn more.

Body Percussion Meets Dance, with Bethlehem the artist of Vocussion Discussion, andThe Lullaby Project

Youth Rock Band, (the HOME Band at Fanny Jackson Coppin School)

Afro Beats Dance (Rasaq Lawal AKA Afrovibes of Afrobeats and Mindfluness program with Youth Percussionists (Lincoln High School Drummers) + Drumline Movement (Philly Elmo AKA Tony "Mr.Ynot" Royster)

You may purchase tickets by viewing the options above. Please see each ticket's description to see what each level offers. Please consider an additional donation to offer further support of our programs.

November 11, 2026 7:00PM Not So Big Band Concerts: Josh Lee and The Extended Family

 

Next up on our November Bigband celebration is our resident band, Josh Lee and the Extended Family! Here them pay tribute to the great Duke Ellington with some lesser-known masterworks. You don’t want to miss it!!

Doors at 7:00, show at 7:30
No tickets required, $20 suggested donation
1440 W Ritner St. Philadelphia Pa
See you there

And theres two@more incredible bands this month!!

The Jack Saint Clair Orchestra 11.22
The Narrative Bigband 11.29

November 13, 2026 7:00PM Free Concert: Music for People Improv Collective at Delaware Valley Friends School in Paoli

 

November 13, 2026 7:00PM 7th Annual West Philly Swing Thing at The Rotunda

 

The West Philly Swing Thing returns to The Rotunda for a 7th year, featuring Swing That Cat!
7:00 PM: Doors open
7:30 PM: Dance instructors will teach you Lindy and Swing dance steps to get you started.
8:30-10PM: Swing That Cat! will jump on stage so you can try out your steps and have a fun night!

This show is FREE with ADVANCED registration. Please register at https://mailchi.mp/760498ffa293/stc-swingdancelesson or donations/tips/pay what you can at the door.

~About the Band ~
Swing That Cat is a sonic cocktail of Jump, Jive and Wail!
Take Jump Blues, swizzle in Horny Swing, add a dash of Cabaret and splash of Bourbon Street.
This female-led Philly band can shake it all up with rhythm, and writhe guaranteed to make you leap off your seat and dance your tail off!

The Rotunda

4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19104

November 12, 2026 6:00-8:30PM Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol at Bolo

 

Live music alert! Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol takes the stage at Bolo this Thursday.

Catch us from 6:00 PM–8:30 PM.
Arrive early for Bolo's famous Happy Hour from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM. Great food, better drinks, and even better tunes!

Happy Hour: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Live Music: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM-ish
Location: 2025 Sansom St, Philadelphia

November 11, 2026 7:00PM Live Cumbia Music at the Ruba Club

 

Sonido Tomi supporting the fathers of cumbia los @gaiterosdesanjacinto and the accordion master @carmelotorresysucumbia. What a dream come true! Don’t miss it! See you at @rubaclub on Wed Nov 11th, 7pm. Tickets  $34.61 

YA SE ARMÓ!! Sonido Tomi apoyando a los padres de la cumbia @gaiterosdesanjacinto y el maestrisimo del acordeón @carmelotorresysucumbia. No te lo puedes perder. Nos vemos en @rubaclub Philadelphia, Miércoles, Nov 11, 7pm! Boletos: https://link.dice.fm/B470f0a1e7b4

Ruba Club

416 Green St.

Philadelphia, PA 19123

November 11, 2026 8:00-11:30PM Soul Sessions Tribute: 90s R&B at The Fringe Bar

 

Soul Sessions Tribute heads into the home stretch of 2026 with another tribute night, this time paying homage to 90s R&B male solo artists and groups. “Soul Sessions Tribute: 90s R&B… The Fellas” takes place Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at @fringebarphilly , 140 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the first set begins at 8 p.m. General admission tickets start at $10 (link in bio)

The night is led, as always, by maestro @lukecarlosoreilly and host @iamjaythegentleman , who will take the crowd back to what organizers call the golden era of music.

“This one was a ‘circle the date on the calendar’ event,” said Jay The Gentleman. “A lot of people asked for 90s R&B, and we couldn’t wait any longer to put it together. Folks are really gonna love this night!”

Featured Artists
Dyshon “Penn” Warren (@dyshonpenn)
Nadir Azim (@nadirazimm)
Showtyme Brooks (@showtyme2020)
Tickets and Table Reservations
Table reservations and general admission tickets are on sale now through Humanitix, and organizers advise buying early before the show sells out. General admission tickets start at $10.

Important notes from organizers:

Admission: Table reservation prices include admission into the event.
Claiming reservations: Due to high demand, guests with reservations have a 15-minute window to claim them. If a party doesn’t arrive within the window, Fringe Bar may give the table to the next party on the waitlist.
Food and drink minimum: Table reservations are for guests ordering food and beverages only.
Kitchen: The kitchen closes at 10 p.m.
General admission seating: GA ticket holders are seated upstairs on the second level. Second-level table seating is first come, first served, with no table reservations upstairs. Food and drinks for the second level are ordered downstairs from the bar.

Tickets: $10 - $60 + fee

Fringe Bar, 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA  

November 9, 2026 7:00-8:30PM Women in Rhythm: New Moon Drumming Ceremony

 

You're invited to the thriving community that is Philly's Women in Rhythm!

Under November’s new moon, tap into your own inherent power and energy through rhythm in community with other women. Expressing ourselves within the brave container we create as a group, we'll each use the tools that speak to us most. Choosing from drums, shakers, your body's movement and more, we'll conjure a shared energy of the divine feminine to uplift our individual and collective voices.

RhythmetriX's own Megan Swindro will lead this gathering monthly on the full or new moons. She'll supply all the instruments and hold space for magic!

Transportation Logistics:
Plentiful free parking is available in the large lot on site.

Location is serviced by SEPTA Bus Routes 53, 65, and 71, plus Regional Rail (Tulpehocken Station).

More Info:
No prior drumming experience necessary to be a part of our circle!
Weather permitting, we'll be outside. If the weather is fussy, we'll be indoors at the same address.

Upcoming Dates for Women in Rhythm:
Monday, November 9: (New Moon)
Tuesday, December 8: (New Moon)

Have additional questions about Women in Rhythm? Please connect with Megan via email: megan@rhythmetrix.com

Tickets: $20.50-$41.

West Mt. Airy, 359 W Johnson St, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA

November 8, 2026 7:30PM Breakwater at City Winery Philly

 

Breakwater

City Winery Philadelphia presents Breakwater live on November 8th at 7:30pm.

On the third day of 2010, a nearly impossible dream became a reality -- Breakwater reunited. Five of the original eight band members gathered at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia for a homecoming that was 30 years in the making. Breakwater's dedicated fans had longed for a reunion ever since Splashdown prematurely concluded the band's story in 1980. "Breakwater is part of the culture in Philadelphia," explains bassist Steve Green. "There's an age group of people who grew up with our band." Playing before a sold-out crowd, Breakwater reassumed their place on the mantle as one of Philadelphia's most beloved homegrown bands.

Long before Breakwater doused listeners with their fusion of funk, jazz, and soul, they were young musicians carving a niche in Philadelphia's fervent music scene.

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🍽️ 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.

Main Stage, City Winery Philadelphia

990 Filbert St

Philadelphia 19107

United States

Tickets: $36 -$60 + fee

November 8, 2026 7:00PM Not So Big Band Concerts: Jon Shaw and the Jazz Orchestra

 

INTRODUCING JON SHAW AND THE JAZZ ORCHESTRA!!! 11/8!

Get ready folks because November is Bigband month here at Notsolatin!! We continue with the notsolatin debut of an incredible band led the equally incredible Jon Shaw. In addition to his position as faculty at Temple University, Shaw is a member of the storied Vanguard Jazz Orchestra (formerly Thad Jones and Mel Lewis) among many other ensembles. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!!!! See you there

Doors at 7, show at 7:30
No tickets required, $20 suggested donation
1440 W Ritner St. Philadelphia Pa
See you there

And later this month for notsobigband:

11.15 Josh Lee and the Extended Family
11.22 the Jack Saint Clair Orchestra
11.29 the Narrative Bigband

November 7, 2026 3:00PM Film Screening of Philly Rumba with Live Dance and Music, Q&A at Teatro Esperanza

 

TEATRO ESPERANZA

11/7/26, 3:00pm

Tickets: $20 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors (60+)

Dancers Ashley Rivera and Elian Gomez join Philadelphia’s Timbalona Collective in a multidisciplinary exploration of Rumba music and dance, featuring a screening of Portraits of Philly Rumba, an interactive dance demonstration, live music, and a conversation and audience Q&A.

Food and Beverages are available for sale in the Teatro lobby courtesy of EAC’s official concession partner Helados Chupi Chupi.

Part of VOCES: EAC’s VOCES series spotlights a different facet of Latin American culture and traditions each season. This year’s VOCES Series, ¡BAILE! will feature dance from Latin America, the Latin Caribbean, and the Latin Diaspora.

This program was made possible thanks to the generous support of the William Penn Foundation, Presser Foundation, NewMusicUSA, and the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.

Teatro Esperanza4261 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140