October 24, 2026 8:00PM-1:00AM Noche de Cumbia con Yeison Landero y Mariposas Galácticas at Tierra Colombiana Restaurant

 

A night of cumbia live music with Yeison Landero and Mariposas Galácticas!

YEISON LANDERO is on tour from Colombia, and is a leading exponent of *cumbia sabanera*, the vibrant accordion-driven sound born in the Colombian Caribbean. Known as "the heir to cumbia," he carries on the legacy of his grandfather—the legendary Andrés Landero, acclaimed across Latin America as "the king of cumbia." Hailing from San Jacinto in the Montes de María region, Landero brings the tradition into the present with an energetic, contemporary style that keeps the genre's essence alive while connecting with new audiences worldwide. Backed by a powerful band, his concerts are a celebration of rhythm, identity, and Caribbean joy.

MARIPOSAS GALÁCTICAS is an 8-piece Cumbia Klezmer Punk band based in Philly. Combining band members’ South American and Jewish ancestries, the band creates a unique diasporic sound that gets audiences everywhere dancing with rebellious joy. By honoring their Indigenous Andean musical heritage, blended together with punkified ancient Jewish melodies, the band plays a mixture of original and classic tunes that span different languages, cultures, and genres.

Tickets: $30.

https://www.tickettailor.com/.../mariposasgalacticas/2357788

Una noche de cumbia en vivo con Yeison Landero y Mariposas Galácticas!

YEISON LANDERO es uno de los principales exponentes de la cumbia sabanera, el vibrante sonido de acordeón nacido en el Caribe colombiano. Conocido como “el heredero de la cumbia”, continúa el legado de su abuelo, el legendario Andrés Landero, reconocido en América Latina como “el rey de la cumbia”. Desde San Jacinto, en los Montes de María, Landero proyecta la tradición hacia el presente con una propuesta enérgica y contemporánea que mantiene viva la esencia del género mientras conecta con nuevas audiencias alrededor del mundo. Acompañado por una potente banda, sus conciertos son una celebración del ritmo, la identidad y la alegría caribeña.

MARIPOSAS GALÁCTICAS es una banda de Cumbia Klezmer Punk de ocho integrantes con sede en Filadelfia. Al combinar las raíces sudamericanas y judías de sus miembros, el grupo crea un sonido diaspórico único que pone a bailar al público de todas partes con una alegría rebelde. Honrando su herencia musical indígena andina y fusionándola con antiguas melodías judías reinterpretadas al estilo punk, la banda interpreta una mezcla de temas originales y clásicos que abarcan diversos idiomas, culturas y géneros.

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Tierra Colombiana Restaurant

4539 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140-1421,

October 24, 2026 1:00-7:00PM El Festival del Jibaro at Norris Square Park

 

October 24, 2026 3:00PM ¡VAMOS A BAILAR! at Esperanza Arts Center

 

Storytime & Activities

TEATRO ESPERANZA

10/24/26, 3:00pm

$5 General Admission, Free for Seniors (60+)

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of storytime, dancing, face painting, and fun activities with author Alyssa Reynoso Morris!

Food and Beverages are available for sale in the Teatro lobby courtesy of Vicki’s Sweets.

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.

Rumba 106.1 FM is the official series media partner for EAC’s 26/27 VOCES Series.

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

admission $5: students and seniors free

Teatro Esperanza4261 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

October 24, 2026 10:00AM-4;00PM CultureFest! Día de los Muertos at Penn Museum

 

It's Hispanic Heritage Month, and we are getting ready for one of our most anticipated events of the year. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a lively holiday blending Indigenous Mexican beliefs and traditions with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. With roots in rituals dating back 3,000 years to pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Día de los Muertos is observed across Latin America and in Latin communities worldwide.

Explore the unique history, traditions, and expressions of this celebration of life and death. Learn about the ofrendas (offerings) at the center of the festivities. These ornate and colorful altars honor the dead (and encourage them to join the party!) with bright yellow marigolds, food, drinks, and photos. Discover the origins of the iconic smiling calacas y calaveras (skeletons and skulls) that are seen on candy, masks, and dolls across parades, vigils, and gatherings.

Tickets: Adults $23

Youths (6 - 17) $14

Seniors $21

College Student $14

Members, Penn students with ID, Penn Faculty/Staff with ID, and children 5 and under are free admission

Penn Museum

3260 South St.

Philadelphia, PA 19104

215 898 4000

October 23, 2026 8:00-10:00PM Fire Museum presents: Inner Spaces at Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Gallery

 

Join us for an extraordinary evening of trans-cultural sound design as Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, in collaboration with Fire Museum Presents, welcomes visionary artists Amir ElSaffar and Lorenzo Bianchi-Hoesch for their collaborative performance, Inner Spaces. Event Details Date: Friday October 23 Time: 8 – 10 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.) Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Gallery 310 W Master St, Philadelphia, PA Admission is on a sliding scale: $15, $25 & Pay As You Wish Capacity is limited for this intimate gallery setting; reserve your seat today to experience this one-of-a-kind sonic collaboration.

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October 23, 2026 7:00-8:30PM Women in Rhythm: A Monthly Moon Drumming Ceremony

 

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

Under October's full 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, October 26: (Full Moon)
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

October 23, 2026 7:00-10:00PM Mixed People performs at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

 

It’s the final Twilight in the Gardens of the year!

Grab some friends and BYOB for a captivating evening at the Magic Gardens Museum! In our glittery courtyard enjoy a live performance by Mixed People! This new age funk band lead by Paulette Branson is guaranteed to get you dancing.

At the art tables join Teaching Artist Avery Demarest in creating “bug taxidermy!” As the year shifts from lively summer into serene autumn, we can embrace the natural world by capturing life and making it our own. In this workshop, participants will create their own faux mounted bug, using plastic bugs decorated to your heart’s content. Make this creature your own, and go home with a wall hanging that fits your decor or a new pet for your desk. Keep it silly or make it sleek; there is no prior experience needed to join!

Attendees can also enjoy self-guided tours of our rarely-seen mosaicked basement, and can view our exhibition, “Viviendo a través de la muerte: Obras de Ivette Chaires/Living Through Death: Works by Ivette Chaires” in our galleries.

OCTOBER SCHEDULE:

7:00 – 10:00 PM – Bug Taxidermy with Avery Demarest
7:00 – 10:00 PM – Self-Guided Tours of PMG’s mosaicked basement
8:00 – 9:00 PM – Live Performance by Mixed People

ABOUT THE MUSICIAN:
Paulette Branson is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, who founded the band, Mixed People. “Mixed People” is a funky, soul, fusion band with hints of rock and world music…or as they like to call it – new age funk. Versatile musicianship, raw lyrics, and full vocal harmonies create a genuine, mixed musical experience. The name, Mixed People, derived from colors that bloomed out the whole funk and nothing but the funk. It embraces the love of self and others regardless of our differences and celebrates the beauty in us all. Paulette’s music is progressive, and the energy and emotion behind her sound will get you dancing on your feet and singing along.

$30/ Adults
$25/ Students
$20/ Members
BYOB

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Magic Gardens Museum

1020 South St.

Philadelphia, Pa

215 733 0390

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.