Saturday, July 5, 2025

July 11, 2025 5:00-9:00PM Latin Dance Party at Fairhill Square with Combo Melaza

Thursday, July 3, 2025

July 9, 2025 5:00-8:00PM Garden Jams at Penn Museum: West Philadelphia Orchestra

In July we jam! Penn Museum’s outdoor summer concert series returns! Live music with a low-key, high-chill, al fresco scene in Stoner Courtyard at the rose-gold hour.

Known for stellar musicianship and dynamic live shows, West Philadelphia Orchestra (WPO) is a brass band inspired by the Romani brass “orkestras” and “fanfares” of Eastern Europe. The band’s sound is large, loud, and extremely danceable. WPO began as a village band for their neighborhood in 2006, performing at parks, rocking street festivals, and collaborating with community theaters. Their albums WPO (2008),  Live at Tritone (2012), and Tour de Filli (2016) are available on Bandcamp.com and streaming platforms.

Tickets: $15

3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

215.898.4000

Monday, June 30, 2025

July 6, 2025 8:00-11:00PM Un Toque de Cache at Morgan's Pier

Dance to a live salsa band Monday night at Morgan's Pier, with Un Toque de Cache.

221 N. Columbus Blvd

Philadelphia, PA

small cover charge after 8:00PM

July 6, 2025 3:00-6:00PM Philly Roda de Samba e Choro at The Black Squirrel Club

The first Sunday of every month is "Philly Roda de Samba e Choro". Taking place in the intimate back lounge at Black Squirrel Club in Fishtown, it's a celebration of Brazilian culture with live music, dancing, food and drink! Last month's debut was a truly special experience and we're so excited for the return of the Roda! Spend your Sunday afternoon sipping delicious caipirinhas while gathered round the finest musicians from Philly and beyond as they explore some of the most captivating rhythms and melodies on earth! Samba is community, Samba is a way of life! Come, experience Samba! Every first Sunday. Guest musicians will be Mark Stehle, vocalist Fernanda Bravo, and guitarist Cesar Garabini.

$10 cover

Doors open 3pm

The Black Squirrel Club

1049 Sarah St.

Philadelphia, PA

Sunday, June 29, 2025

July 5, 2025 5:00-6:30PM Intro to Frame Drumming at Studio 34

Would you like to learn the art of the frame drum? In a world full of rushing, disconnection, and chaos, the frame drum – the world’s oldest instrument – can be an amazing antidote. This class will soothe your nervous system, shift you into a more connected way of being, and strengthen your own inner rhythm. Frame drumming together creates a sense of community! This class is an introduction to the upright style of the frame drum, the most ancient way of playing the drum. No musical experience is required. Expect to learn the basic strokes and a couple of rhythms to play.

Workshop runs 90 mins.

Cost to attend: Earlybird $20 until July 1 / $25 Regular

Maximum attendees: 10

Note: Instructor will have frame drums available for use during the class; these can be purchased directly if interested.

Natanya Apfelbaum has devoted herself to studying and playing the frame drum since she discovered it; this instrument connects her to a deep pulse of life. For two years, she studied in Sicily, focusing on frame drumming and dance. She is a deep aficionado of the path of the drum and is excited to build community through this beautiful instrument.

Register:https://events.humanitix.com/frame-drumming-an-intro-for-beginners

Studio 34

4522 Baltimore Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19143

July 5, 2025 1:00-3:00PM Famadou Konate Tribute (Drum Class with M'Bemba Bangora) at The Nile Cafe

Famadou Konate Tribute (Drum Class with M'Bemba Bangora)

Sat, Jul 5th, 2025, 1:00 - 3:00 PM EDT

The Nile Cafe, Philadelphia, PA

DRUM CLASS WITH M'BEMBA

Famoudou Konaté is a Malinké master drummer from Guinea. Famoudou Konaté is a virtuoso of the djembe drum and its orchestra. One of only a handful of initiated masters of the Malinké drumming tradition, Famoudou is universally respected as one of the world's premiere djembe master drummers. He has dedicated his life to performing and preserving the music of his people, helping to elevate the djembe orchestra from its traditional roots to worldwide popularity. Famadou is currently 85 years old.

Saturday will include a Master Drum Class with M’Bemba Bangora from 1:00pm-3:00pm $20, 4:00pm-5:30pm a screening of Famadou Konate’s film The King of Djembe, open to the public with donations given directly to Famadou Konate, and from 7:00pm - 8:40pm $20 a drum presentation from Baba Karamogo “Ira Bond’” community drum class and a presentation from M’Bemba Bangora, Malidelphia and the mask Konden. This Ticket Leap is for the concert only.

Tickets: $20 + $1.40 fee

The Nile Cafe

6008 Germantown Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19144

215 843 6453

July 5, 2025 7:00-9:30PM Famoudou Konaté Tribute at the Nile Cafe

Tickets for concert $20 + $1.40 fee

The Nile Cafe

6008 Germantown Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19144

215-843-6453

July 5, 2025 1:00PM Famadou Konate Tribute featuring Baba Ira's Community Class, M" Bemba Bangora, and Malidelphia

The event participation and guidance from M'Bemba Bangora. Born in Guinea, West Africa, M'Bemba Bangoura began drumming at a very young age. He learned the traditional music and dance styles of his village early in his life, and it has remained the primary focus of his life for over 50 years. By the age of fourteen, he had displayed such a high level of skill and artistry that he was invited to join the nation’s capital city ballet, The Ballet of Conakry. The ballet was a formal training ground for him where he became lead drummer and was recognized as a rising star in the city’s drumming community. M'Bemba was excited to be a part of this project to give honor to Famadou, whom he has much respect.

Drum Class https://www.ticketleap.events/.../famadou-konate-tribute...

Concert
https://www.ticketleap.events/.../famadou-konate-tribute

Saturday, June 28, 2025

July 4, 2025 5:00-11:00PM West Philadelphia Orchestra with Koof +Drums & DJ Hydrophonic at Pentridge Station

Hi friends! Spend the 4th of July with us at @pentridgestation this Friday night! We’ll be joined by our friends DJ Hydrophonic and Koof + drums.

DJ Hydrophonic 5-6

Koof + drums 6:30-7:30

WPO 8-10

DJ Hydrophonic 10-11

Thursday, June 26, 2025

July 2, 2025 3:00-6:00PM Free Musical Street Performances in Eight Locations

The Philadelphia Historic District will come to life with a carefully curated lineup of musical street performances in eight locations on the afternoon of July 2 between 2 and 6 pm.

Museum of the American Revolution, 101 South 3rd Street
3:15 - 4:00 pm Youba Cissokho (Manding griot)
4:15 - 5:00 pm Sonqo (Andean folk)
5:15 - 6:00 pm Apsara Angels Dance Inc. (Traditional Cambodian drumming & dance)

National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut Street
3:15 – 4:00 pm Los Bomberos de la Calle (Puerto Rican bomba y plena)
4:15 – 5:00 pm Austin Marlow Trio (jazz)
5:15 - 6:00 pm Barakka (Traditional Turkish music- acoustic)

Carpenters' Hall, 320 Chestnut Street
3:00 - 3:45 pm Dan Blacksberg’s Freilachs Music (klezmer)
4:00 – 4:45 pm Son Revoltura (son jarocho)
5:00 - 5:45 pm Philadelphia Suns Lion Dancers (Chinese lion dance)

Arch Street Meeting House, 320 Arch Street
3:15 – 4:00 pm Mariachi Flores (mariachi)
4:15 – 5:00 pm Polkadelphia (polka)
5:15 - 6:00 pm Project Capoeira (Brazilian Capoeira)

African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street
3:30 – 5:30 pm Mad Beatz Drumline Hip Hop Block Party (drumline and live hip-hop)

Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street
3:00 - 3:45 pm Rubble City String Band (old time)
4:00 – 4:45 pm Karter Jaymes (soul)
5:00 - 5:45 pm Ursula Rucker and Little Lives (Poetry and music)

Elfreth's Alley, 126 Elfreth's Alley Rear Garden
3:15 – 4:00 pm Amadou Kouyate (Manding griot)
4:15 – 5:00 pm The Misfortunes (Irish music)
5:15 - 6:00 pm Dolphin and LaPrelle (Appalachian ballads and songs)

National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street
3:00 - 3:45 pm Spirit Wing (Native American music of the Eastern Woodlands)
4:00 – 4:45 pm Ami Yares (Mediterranean Americana)
5:00 - 5:45 pm Sug Daniels (Black Americana)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

July 1, 2025 7:00-10:0PM MAAS Presents: Nic Gareiss + Simon Chrisman

Nic Gareiss + Simon Chrisman

Nic Gareiss (he/they, percussive dance, vocals) and Simon Chrisman (he/him, hammer dulcimer, vocals) met in 2007 at a fiddle festival in the Californian redwoods and have been exploring sound and movement together ever since. Both leading innovators within their practices, Nic and Simon melt their unique approaches, weaving traditional percussive dance, instrumental tunes, improvisations, traditional songs, and new compositions through interlocking rhythms and dynamic textures.

Well-known for his work with the groundbreaking new acoustic string bands Kittle & Co. and the Bee Eaters, Simon's music combines "chamber music’s finely calibrated arrangements with bluegrass’s playful virtuosity and pop music’s melodic resourcefulness." (Boston Herald).

One of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch," Nic Gareiss has been hailed for his "dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance" (New York Times). Together, Nic and Simon adventure into the world of time and timbre to create a breathtaking evening-length performance of song, instrumental music, and percussive dance.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
7:00 PM 10:00 PM

MAAS Building1325 N Randolph StPhiladelphia, PA, 19122United States (map)
Tickets: $15

Monday, June 23, 2025

June 29, 2025 12:00-4:00PM B[l]ok Party outside the Bok Building

Our spin on the classic summer-in-the-city block party, the B[L]OK Party brings the neighborhood together to celebrate all things Bok and South Philly. Now in its 9th year, this event attracts hundreds of families to take part in the festivities — and of course get in a few jumps in the bounce house! Join us on Mifflin St. between 8th + 9th for performances by local dance groups, activities for kids, live music, craft vendors, and drinks by Bok Bar for a joy-filled day that embodies the community spirit of Bok and of our wider neighborhood!

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