Doors at 7:00PM
Music at 7:30PM
1440 W. Ritner St.
Philadelphia, PA
Donation at the door
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Location: Mt. Airy Day (Germantown Ave), Philadelphia
Festival Hours: 11 AM – 5 PM
Rain Date: May 3rd 
BlocoFunk: A Funky Dance Party with a Brazilian Twist
The new project from PhillyBloco's Mike Stevens, BlocoFunk plays Funk/Soul/Samba, all set to the infectious grooves of Brazilian Carnaval. The band is 12 members strong, featuring Samba percussion, bass/guitar, brass section and vocals.
Journey Arts’ beloved Table Sessions returns on April 29 and 30, and we couldn’t be happier to invite you back to the table.
Filmmaker Kristal Sotomayor brings her curatorial vision to this year’s Table Sessions, held in the verdant Bartram’s Garden. Delight in a delicious dinner from James Beard Award-winning Chef Cristina Martínez of South Philly Barbacoa, dance to the ebullient sounds of the kumbia-klezmer-punk collective Mariposa Galácticas, and then sit forward for a screening of Kristal’s short film Expanding Sanctuary — the winner of the 2024 BlackStar Philadelphia Filmmaker Award — which flips the script on the current moment by telling the story of an immigrant mother’s triumphant fight for safety for Philly families.
It’s time to pull up your chair. Meet you at the Table!
Kristal Sotomayor is a documentary filmmaker, journalist, and curator. Drawing inspiration from their Peruvian heritage, Kristal’s community-based work practice focuses on Latinidad, immigration, and belonging. They practice transformative filmmaking that humanizes and validates the lived experiences of underrepresented communities. To that end, Kristal founded the queer BIPOC-owned and operated media production company, Sotomayor Productions, which works at the intersection of investigative journalism and documentary filmmaking to advance the portrayals of Latinx and queer communities.
Las Mariposas Galácticas is an 8-piece Cumbia Klezmer Punk band in Philadelphia, PA. 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 ancestries, blended together with punkified ancient Jewish melodies, the band plays a mixture of original and classic tunes that span different languages, cultures, and genres. Las Mariposas have toured the east coast and collaborated with international acts such as the legendary Brazilian rock band Os Mutantes and the renowned Argentinian Tropi-punkband Kumbia Queers. They have headlined the L.A.T.I.N. PunkFest inPhiladelphia and NYC and continue to accompany their communities’ struggle for liberation everywhere from prominent stages to cultural, activist and community spaces.
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Féria de Sevilla in Philadelphia!!! Hope you will join dance with us as we bring spring into our lives! Sevillanas is a type of folk music/dance derived from old Castilian Seguidilla. Sevillanas are danced by couples and the rhythm is 3/4 or 6/8 and composed of 4 sections/coplas! The Féria de Sevilla starts 2 weeks after semana Santa in a huge fairground in Los Remedios! A week of serious dancing, eating and drinking! Sevillanos parade around the fairgrounds in carriages or horseback in traditional costumes!! Dance with us and help us celebrate spring!!! Join our community and free event, Please RSVP at info@pasionyarteflamenco.org .
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A little about Feria de Sevilla and Sevillanas: The Feria de Sevilla begins two weeks after Holy Week in a large fairground in the Los Remedios neighborhood of Sevilla. It is a week of dancing, eating, drinking, and socializing, with late nights, and sometimes all-nighters, being the norm. The scale of the April Fair is extraordinary. From around midday until early evening, especially on Sunday, the first official day, Sevilla society parades through the fairgrounds in carriages or on horseback. Eating, drinking, and dancing then continue well into the night. The “Real de la Feria,” where the celebration takes place, covers a huge area of 24 blocks and includes the amusement park, Calle del Infierno (Hell Street), and the casetas, striped tents of different sizes arranged along 15 streets.
Our Feria will take place in Overbrook, West Philadelphia, in front of our PyA Garage studio. Wear your favorite flamenco costume, BYOB, and bring a dish to share, along with your family and friends. This is a free event, but please RSVP at: info@pasionyarteflamenco.
Location: The Overbrook Garage Studio
6411 Overbrook Ave,
Philadeiphia PA, 19151
The Dance:
Sevillanas are danced by couples of all ages and genders during celebrations (fiestas or ferias), often by whole families and towns. The choreography is very stable and widely known, making it an ideal festival dance. This is why those beginning flamenco often start by learning Sevillanas—they are easier to master and offer many opportunities for practice and participation.
The rhythm of Sevillanas can be interpreted as 3/4, though it is generally felt as 6/8. Each Sevillana is composed of four (and sometimes seven) parts, with each part divided into three coplas, and each copla made up of six movements.
Come experience the warmth and rhythm of this tradition in a relaxed, welcoming space. Whether you dance, watch, or simply soak in the energy, this juerga is for everyone.
We’re excited to welcome visiting artists Bárbara (cante) and Alberto (guitarra) of Alba Musik to Philadelphia for a special weekend of flamenco.
They will lead a special afternoon of workshops focused on cante (singing) and guitarra, offering a deeper look into the music that brings flamenco to life.
Workshops will take place on Saturday, April 25:
1:00 PM – Singing (Cante)
3:30 PM – Guitar (Guitarra)
They will also join us as special guests for our Feria de Sevilla celebration on Sunday, April 26.
Sign up for the workshop and reserve your spot for the Feria at
info@pasionyarteflamenco.org
All are welcome.
ALBA Musik is the creation of NYC based musicians: guitarist and composer Albert Alabedra, from Barcelona, Spain and singer and flamenco dancer, Bárbara Martínez. ALBA MUSIK is flamenco mixed with a rich variety of pop, jazz, funk, Latin and world music influences. They'll be performing their original music; expressive songs composed as stories, crafted in Spanish and brought to life in a collaboration between this dynamic du and the family of ALBA musicians and fiery flamenco dancers. Both of their studio albums, “Dawn” and “Alma”, were selected for the first round of GRAMMY nominations.
Tickets: $20 + $1.40 fee
The Black Squirrel Club
1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, US
https://www.blacksquirrelclub.com
Black Squirrel Club offers a full bar. We do not serve food, but you are welcome to bring your own or have it delivered once you arrive.
ALBA MUSIK AT NOTSOLATIN!!! 4/24!!
Get ready for Alba Musik, friday April 24th! ALBA MUSIK is the creation of the dynamic duo: powerhouse vocalist Bárbara Martínez and virtuoso guitarist Albert Alabedra. This vibrant project from NYC blends personal stories with universal themes, capturing the essence of Flamenco/Latin fusion, crafted in Spanish with an expressiveness that captivates audiences of all cultures. Together, Bárbara and Albert compose their songs together and tour nationally and internationally, joined by a team of world-class musicians and dancers. 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
Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol takes the stage at Bolo this Thursday.
Happy Hour: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Live Music: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM-ish Location: 2025 Sansom St, Philadelphia
