June 6-11, 2017 FICA Philadelphia: Odunde 2017 with Contra Mestre Aloan

Odunde 2017 is around the corner and FICA Philadelphia Capoeira Angola is thrilled to invite everyone to share the week with their special guest: Contra Mestre Aloan Damasceno from Salvador, Bahia, Brasil.

***Schedule***

Tuesday 6/6
6:30 - 8:30pm: Capoeira movement/music

Wednesday 6/7
6:30 - 8:30pm: Percussion Samba de roda

Thursday 6/8
6:30pm - 8:30pm: Capoeira movement/music

Friday 6/9
6:30pm - 8:30pm: Capoeira movement/music

Saturday 6/10
9am - 11am: Capoeira movement/music
11 - 1pm: Lunch
1-3pm: Berimbau class (led by Contramestre Baba Jan)
3pm - 5pm: Capoeira movement/music

Sunday 6/11
Odunde Festival
10am - 12:30pm: Procession to river
1pm - 4pm: Roda de branco

***Investment***
$25 per workshop
$10 for event t-shirt

$110 for entire week (includes event t-shirt)
$75 for Friday and Saturday activities (includes event t-shirt)
$65 for Saturday activities (includes event t-shirt)

***Locations***
All workshops at:
FICA Philadelphia
Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center
2201 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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Aloan Santana Damasceno started Capoeira at the age of 9 years old. Son and student of Mestre Valmir Damasceno, CM Aloan began teaching Capoeira Angola in 2005. He was given the title of Treinel in 2011 by the International Capoeira Angola Foundation and has participated in important international events of Capoeira, teaching in various European countries, the United States and Colombia. CM Aloan has extensive experience in leading movement and music classes, making berimbaus and caxixis, and passing on the history and philosophy of Capoeira Angola to his students. He is currently one of the teachers of FICA-BA as well as a social educator in the Fundação Cidade Mãe (an agency of the city of Salvador) where he teaches Capoeira Angola to children and adolescents 7-17 years.

June 4, 2017 1:00-3:00PM Mt. Airy Outdoor Community Drum Circle

Mt. Airy Outdoor Community Drum Circle

First Sundays 1-3PM, May through October

Join experienced drummers Baba Tyrone Davis, Quint Lange & Ron Kravitz for an afternoon of outdoor drumming in our newest location, which will be on the beautiful grounds of The New Covenant Church Campus, 7500 Germantown Ave., across from the Trolley Car diner. This is an event for people who love to drum, love dancing to the rhythms of the drums or who just love to listen!

A small selection of drums, assorted percussion instruments, and some chairs will always be provided for public use.
BRING A CHAIR, BRING A DRUM, BRING A FRIEND, HAVE SOME FUN!
This is a FREE FAMILY ORIENTED event. Picnic blankets for lounging a plus.

No alcohol is permitted on the grounds. Due to past issues, canines are also no longer permitted on the grounds.

Sponsored by Elise Rivers of Community Acupuncture of Mt. Airy (CAMA) and Ron Kravitz of Music in the Moment.

FREE PARKING is available on site. Click for DIRECTIONS

See you there,
Ron

P.S. Want to deepen your drumming skills and have even more fun at the drum circles? Join us for our weekly African Drumming Classes!

June 4, 2017 4:00-9:00PM Luther Soul Food Dinner Jam with William "Smooth" Wardlaw and UGO

Its the OL' Skool Entertainment's SOUL FOOD DINNER JAM!!!
Sunday June 4th. Join us for an evening of LUTHER in the Grand Ballroom of First District Plaza 3801 Market St. Doors open up at 4pm.
Coming up from Maryland it's William "Smooth" Wardlaw in full concert. If you love LUTHER then you need to check him out: https://youtu.be/1ug85a0QQb8
William "Smooth" Wardlaw recently did the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage Cruise, listen to what the team had to say about him: https://player.theplatform.com/…/U2W0jn…/select/tswvmnjfhZ6T
We'll also have in concert Philly's #1 party band U.G,O. doing what they do!!
Along with great food provided by the chef's of Warmdaddy's, which is included in your ticket price there will be a cash bar, vendors, and more...
Please reserve your table of 10 now, don't walk in the doors wondering where to sit.
Tickets are $50.00 in advance, more at the door. You can purchase tickets from any of our listed ticket vendors.
You can also purchase tickets online: https://ol-skool-entertainment.ticketleap.com/luther-re-lives/
It's going to be a great show, make sure you spread the word, and join us for another Soul Food Dinner Jam!

June 3, 2017 8:00PM - 12:00AM FICA Philly Fundraising Party at Asian Arts Initiative

Join us for FICA Philly’s Annual Fundraising Party!

We’ll be holding the evening down with some Spoken Word, Salsa, Capoeira Angola, Samba-Reggae, Dancing & Tempo Bom...
And the special presence of Contramestre Aloan straight from Salvador, Brasil!

$10 cover gets you in to enjoy all the fun - come celebrate and kick off summer with FICA Philadelphia!

Location: Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA

June 3, 2017 10:00PM - 2:00AM Drum Like a Lady presents: The Jam Jawn with Burton Smith

THE JAM JAWN presents ... Burton Smith as the "Conductor" of the 1st ever "Old Head Jam"
Saturday, June 3 | 10p-2am | $Free.99
ALL talent is welcome to plug into the jam!
Bring all the amps! All the instruments | let's jam!..

Dahlak Paradise
4708 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, Pa
Free and open to all

June 3, 2017 12:00-5:00PM West Park Arts Festival

Fun FREE public event for all ages
Live performances, art making, other activities, arts & craft vendors, food and much more!

West Fairmount Park
4100 Avenue of the Republic - Philadelphia

West Park Art Fest's 10th Anniversary

June 3, 2017 12:00-6:00PM West Philly Porchfest 2017!

This is a do it yourself music festival featuring free shows on porches all over West Philly! Click here for the complete schedule.

June 3, 2017 11:00AM-3:00PM APM Sugarcane Festival 2017 at 6th and Susquehanna Sts

Saturday June 3rd - the annual Sugar Cane Festival returns! The location has changed, but the Caribbean-natured family fun is the same! The yearly all-ages gathering celebrates the legacy of the sugar cane in the Americas, and its roots in the Caribbean, by showcasing live music, entertainment, and even providing info on the various social services provided in the region. There's also lots of good food, kids' activities, and of course, FREE SUGAR CANE! Just follow the sound of the machetes chopping the stalks, and look for the loooong lines of people standing and waiting for it. This year, the mainstage will see performances from many talents including the Trinidadian steel band 'Philly Pan Stars', folkloric group Los Bomberos de la Calle, nueva trova guitarist/vocalist Fernandito Ferrer, Puerto Rican artist Lizbeth Roman & band, and headlining the fest is the explosive sound & energy of FunkSalsaUrban! Hosted by Univision65 and programmed by AfroTaino Productions, the Annual Sugar Cane Fest takes place at its new location: 6th & Susquehanna sts. North Philly, starts at 11am! See you then! #AfroTainoPrimavera

June 2, 2017 3:30-7:30PM Giovana Robinson Trio at Cooper River Distillers

Giovana Robinson will be performing some funky Latin Music with pianist Alex Ayala and drummer Gusten Rudolph!

Cooper River Distillers
34 N 4th St, Camden, New Jersey 08102

June 2, 2017 12:30-3:30PM Positive Movement Entertainment in Free Lunchtime Concert at The Porch at 30th St. Station

Positive Music Entertainment is a local group encouraging local kids to pick up drums for a better community. This drum-line style group will bring percussive beats to The Porch for a free lunchtime performance. Enjoy lunch from food trucks OINK and MOO BBQ and The Daily Press'd while you groove to the music! Performances at The Porch are powered by PECO.

The Porch at 30th Street Station
2955 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

June 2, 2017 8:00-9:00PM June First Friday: Nakatani Gong Orchestra

Pearl Street Micro-Project: Nakatani Gong Orchestra
1100 Block of Pearl Street (Reading Viaduct)
First Friday, June 2, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Join us for our first Pearl Street Micro-Project of the season! Tatsuya Nakatani and local members of the Nakatani Gong Orchestra (NGO), a mobile community engagement project which organizes local ensembles performing on multiple bowed gongs, will hold an evening acoustic performance followed by an informal workshop during which audience members will be able to learn about the instruments.

Also happening is June First Friday: A More Perfect Union Opening Reception in the main gallery.

June 2, 2017 7:00-10:00PM Salsa Night at The Piazza with The Cintron Band

Siempre Salsa Philly comes to the Piazza for our monthly First Friday Salsa Nights! Put your dancing shoes on and salsa dance the night away to our LIVE Salsa Band.

This month, SSP presents the CINTRON BAND

There will be a FREE Salsa dance lesson at 7:00pm from the Executive Director, Jackie Fisher, of the Philadelphia Dance Foundation. Live music starts at 7:30pm.

Siempre Salsa Philly is an initiative undertaken by Rob Bernberg (Latin Beat Magazine), Jesse Bermudez (A.M.L.A. founder) and Carlos Sanchez (Orquesta del Barrio) to grow the audience for authentic salsa music in the Philadelphia region via a series of educational and entertainment events throughout the year.

The mission of the Philadelphia Dance Foundation is to enrich the lives and education of High School students in Philadelphia through social dance.

The Schmidt's Commons
1001 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123

June 1, 2017 8:00PM Philly Pitch Black Band at Warmdaddy's

Admission: $12

Warmdaddy's
1400 S. Columbus Blvd
Riverview Plaza
Philadelphia, Pa

June 1, 2017 8:00PM Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Music and Food at WCL

HAVANA NIGHTS: A CELEBRATION OF CUBAN MUSIC & FOOD WITH MUSIC BY CONJUNTO PHILADELPHIA
WORLD CAFE LIVE PHILADELPHIA - UPSTAIRS
FRI · JUNE 2, 2017
DOORS: 7:00 PM / SHOW: 8:00 PM

THIS EVENT IS 21 AND OVER
FREE!
HAVANA NIGHTS: A CELEBRATION OF CUBAN MUSIC & FOOD
Join us for our monthly Cuban music & food series, which features authentic Cuban cuisine, cocktails, and music courtesy of Philly's most exciting Cuban band, Conjunto! The night is FREE to attend w/ a variety of food and drink specials. A perfect date night or just a night out with friends. Call to reserve your table today.
CONJUNTO PHILADELPHIA

Conjunto Philadelphia is a musical ensemble based in the Philadelphia area performing the music of Pre-Revolutionary Cuba. The group's main aspiration is to maintain the authenticity of the music while performing it in a way that pays homage to Cuba's deep and treasured musical history. Genres include Son, Cha-cha-chá, Bolero, and Danzón.
Venue Information:
World Cafe Live Philadelphia - Upstairs
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
http://philly.worldcafelive.com/

May 28, 2017 4:30PM Workshop in Afro-Brazilian Percussion with Luizinho do Jeje

Workshops in Afro-Brazilian Percussion with Luizinho do Jeje

Sunday, May 28th at 4:30pm
$20 each

Wissahickon Dance Academy
38 East Schoolhouse Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144

For more info contact: mamadele@mamadele.com
Luizinho will teach two courses (May 20 & 28) in Afro-Brazilian percussion including traditional rhythms from candomble and samba de roda as well as the original rhythms and breaks from bands like Timbalada, Ilê Aiyê and Olodum.

About Luizinho
Luizinho do Jeje was born and raised in the Terreiro do Bogum in the Engenho Velho da Federacao neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. He is the head alabe (percussionist) of the Terreiro do Bogum. Luizinho began his professional career as a member of the world famous Afro-Brazilian percussion band Olodum. With them he toured Japan, the United States, Europe and South America performing with Michael Jackson, Paul Simon and Sadao Watanabe, among others. Since leaving Olodum in the 1990s he has played with several Brazilian and international artists such as Virginia Rodrigues, Jimmy Cliff, Hassan Hakmoun, Letieres Leite & Orkestra Rumpilezz, KoKo Dembele, Aldo Brizzi, Araketu Arthur Maia, Elpidio Bastos de Castro, Mariene and Marcia Freire. Currently, he is the principal percussionist for Daniela Mercury, one of the most famous singers in Brazil.

May 27, 2017 8:00PM - 2:00AM Papo Buda Y Su Salsa Dura at Isla Verde Cafe

Let's Get Out and Celebrate In True Salsa Style!
This Week at Isla Verde Cafe experience the HIGH energy & sophisticated crowd enjoying the BEST Salsa Music by DJ Poli

LIVE BAND
Papo Buda y Su "Salsa Dura"
*Drinks Specials
*BEST Tapas in town
*$10 Cover

Celebrate your Birthday with us!!!
Info/Reserv's: Maria (267) 949-6401

Isla Verde
2725 N. American St.
Phila, PA 19133

May 27, 2017 7:00-9:00PM Drum Circle for Hunger in Haverford, Pa

May 26, 2017 8:30PM PhillyBloco Spring Dance Party with Trinidelphia at World Cafe Live PHL

PHILLYBLOCO

PhillyBloco’s 20+ members bring their raucous mash-up of Samba, Funk and Reggae to World Cafe Live!

Earth Shaking Rhythms. Boundless Energy. Serious Fun.

PhillyBloco…Get ready to Dance!

TRINIDELPHIA

Born out of street jams in Rittenhouse Square in 2005, Trinidelphia came to life. Since then, the group has expanded to become Philly's preeminent Caribbean music ensemble. The name itself summarizes the mission of the band: to bring a unique Philadelphia twist to the steel drum music of Trinidad.

World Cafe Live Philadelphia
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19104

Tickets: $18 ADV - $20 DOS + FEES

May 25, 2017 7:00-9:00PM Magdaliz Roura and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol at The Cambridge

The Cambridge Memorial Day Weekend Kick-off & Courtyard Summer Opening in grandiose fashion! Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol will provide live music with a Latin flare. Unique sangrias and a food spread that will make you come back for 2nds...and 3rds and GREAT MUSIC!
Thursday, May 25th, 2017 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Cambridge
1508 South St.
Philadelphia, Pa

May 25, 2017 7:00-8:00PM Philadelphia Community Tap Project's National Tap Dance Day

Throwing down some tap boards and hitting the streets in honor of National Tap Dance Day.
Find us at Head House Square
2nd St & E Pine St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
Free admission and kid-friendly!

Local drummers are invited to bring drums to accompany the jam!

May 24, 2017 10:00PM - 2:00AM Interminable with Bloco Sudaca at Dahlak Paradise

Join Interminable and Bloco Sudaca for a night of energy and afrodiasporic rhythms! Interminable is a Philly-based diasporic space fusion project bringing together son jarocho from Veracruz with jazz, electronic music, and rock. Bloco Sudaca plays Brazilian batucada, bringing together samba, funky, and reggae rhythms from the Bahía region. Enjoy the sounds of both projects while you eat delicious Ethiopian food from the restaurant or grab a beer. Either ways, get ready to dance!
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Vengan a compartir con Interminable y Bloco Sudaca una noche de energía y ritmos de la afrodiáspora! Interminable es un proyecto de fusión que une son jarocho de Veracruz con el jazz, rock, y música electrónica. Bloco Sudaca toca batucada brasileña, uniendo saba, funky, y ritmos de reggae de la región de Bahía. Disfruta de ambos proyectos mientras comes comida Etíope del restauran o tomas una cerveza fría. De todas maneras, ¡prepárate para bailar!

Dahlak Paradise
4708 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, Pa
no cover

May 24, 2017 12:30-1:30PM Ensemble Novo in Free Lunchtime Concert at The Porch at 30th St. Station

Ensemble Novo will bring samba, bossanova, and the music of Brazil played through a jazz lense to The Porch for a free lunchtime performance. Enjoy lunch from food trucks Mucho Bueno Philly and Dump-N-Roll while you groove to the music! Performances at The Porch are powered by PECO.

The Porch at 30th Street Station
2955 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

May 22, 2017 7:00-9:00PM Mysterious Traveler: Ross Bellenoit

Mysterious Travelers 3: Internal Investigations - a collaboration between The Free Library of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Jazz Project. Back by overwhelming popular demand! FREE concerts every fourth Monday night from September 2016 through May 2017 audiences will hear from veteran, as well as up-and-coming musicians who are shaping the future sounds of Philadelphia with a sharp ear to the legacies of our past. This season will directly celebrate the massive and amazing collections of the Free Library by granting our performers access to explore them as a source of inspiration for the creation of new musical works and arrangements.

Ross Bellenoit is a guitarist, sound engineer and music producer, as well as graduate and current faculty member of the University of the Arts. He has shared stages with many local acts including Cowmuddy, Chris Kasper, Hezekiah Jones, The Sweetback Sisters, Joseph Parsons and others.

Ross Bellenoit will present a concert of a series of poems by the legendary, Spanish poet, Federico Garcia Lorca set to original music.

Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Free Admission

May 21, 2017 2:00-6:00PM CBA32 Outdoor Street Festival and Concert

In partnership with the historic Church of the Advocate. Join us after the Literary and Arts Conference for family fun and entertainment including vendors, performances and other family-friendly activities! Hosted by 900AM-WURD's Stephanie Renee, with performances from:

* Rock to the Future
* Philly Bloco!
* Roger Lee Dance
* Laurin Talese

This event is FREE. Donations are welcomed and appreciated.

Church of the Advocate
1801 W Diamond St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19121

May 21, 2017 7:00-9:30PM Musicians' Gathering #18 at Rittenhouse Soundworks

It's quite the line up:
Open Hand: Bach, Bluegrass and Brazil

Fairmount String Quartet performs Lou Harrison's
String Quartet Set

Garage Samba: Brasilian Music Ensemble bring their infectious Farro/Choro/Samba mix to the floor.

And a Special Guest TBA


Tickets $10 at the door Free Parking at the lot next door

Rittenhouse Soundworks
219 W Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144

May 21, 2017 7:00-9:00PM Intercultural Journeys: Letters from Iraq

Don't miss an extraordinary evening of music with oud virtuoso, composer, and two-time Grammy nominee Rahim AlHaj. Letters from Iraq brings the untold stories of war and its consequences into vivid focus, as AlHaj and guest musicians weave together a stunning musical portrait of devastation, defiance, and redemption.

Rahim AlHaj was born in Baghdad, Iraq and began playing oud (short-necked Arabian lute) at age nine. He went on to study under Munir Bashir, considered by many to be the greatest oud player of the 20th century, and Salim Abdul Kareem, at the Institute of Music in Baghdad, Iraq. AlHaj received various awards at the Conservatory and graduated in 1990 with a diploma in composition. In 1991, after the first Gulf War, AlHaj was forced to leave Iraq due to his activism against the Baath regime, and arrived in the U.S. in 2000 as a political refugee. AlHaj was naturalized as a US citizen on August 15, 2008.

AlHaj has performed around the globe and is considered one of the world’s finest oud players. He has recorded and performed with many musicians of varied backgrounds and styles including guitarist Bill Frisell, accordionist Guy Klucevsek, sarod player Amjad Ali Khan, and indierockers REM. He has composed for solo oud, string quartet, string quintet, chamber ensembles, symphony, and more. Combining traditional Iraqi maqams with contemporary styling and influence, his pieces establish new concepts without altering the foundation of the traditional “Iraqi School of Oud.” AlHaj has released nine albums since 2002, two of which received GRAMMY® nominations. His latest, Infinite Hope (2015), was recorded in collaboration with Amjad Ali Khan, a follow up to their 2008 GRAMMY-nominated Ancient Sounds. In 2009 AlHaj was honored with a United States Artists Ford Fellowship Award and in 2015 the National Endowment for The Arts National Heritage Fellowship.

International House
3701 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa
Tickets: General Admission $15.00
Student $8.00
IHP Member $10.00

May 20, 2017 12:00-2:30PM African Dance Bootcamp at The Performance Garage

We are excited to welcome everyone to the African Dance Bootcamp to learn or to broaden your dance skills. This month we are presenting NAfro-Beat of Congo & Zouglou. This workshop will be taught by Ivorian dancer Nado from NYC!
2 Hour and 30 minutes- workshop divided into 2 sessions: 1:10 minutes each session. $20.00 Advance tickets-$25.00 walk-in. $15.00 for 1 class
Wear comfortable shoes and clothes and be ready to feel the rhythm of the music. Tel: 267-713-968 or sensationtionzouk@gmail.com Sensation Zouk has create the African Dance Boot Camp for everyone who likes to strengthen their dance skills, learn new dance style or stay in shape while learning about different genres of dance style from Africa and the Caribbean.
There is a free parking garage on 16th and Wallace St.

Performance Garage
1515 Brandywine St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130
Tickets: $22.09 includes fees

May 20, 2017 8:00PM - 2:00AM Hector Rosado Y Su Orquesta "Hache" at Isla Verde Cafe

Let's Get Out and Celebrate In True Salsa Style!
This Week at Isla Verde Cafe experience the HIGH energy & sophisticated crowd enjoying the BEST Salsa Music by DJ Spanky

LIVE BAND
Hector Rosado & Orchestra Hache along w/ lead vocalist Celeste M. Polanco

*Drinks Specials
*BEST Tapas in town
*$10 Cover

Isla Verde Cafe
2725 N. American St.
Phila, PA 19133
(215) 426-3600
Celebrate your Birthday with us!!!
Info/Reserv's: Maria (267) 949-6401

May 20 and 28, 2017 4:30 PM Workshops in Afro-Brazilian Percussion with Luizinho do Jeje

Workshops in Afro-Brazilian Percussion with Luizinho do Jeje
Saturday, May 20th at 4:30pm
Sunday, May 28th at 4:30pm
$20 each

Wissahickon Dance Academy
38 East Schoolhouse Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144

For more info contact: mamadele@mamadele.com
Luizinho will teach two courses in Afro-Brazilian percussion including traditional rhythms from candomble and samba de roda as well as the original rhythms and breaks from bands like Timbalada, Ilê Aiyê and Olodum.

About Luizinho
Luizinho do Jeje was born and raised in the Terreiro do Bogum in the Engenho Velho da Federacao neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. He is the head alabe (percussionist) of the Terreiro do Bogum. Luizinho began his professional career as a member of the world famous Afro-Brazilian percussion band Olodum. With them he toured Japan, the United States, Europe and South America performing with Michael Jackson, Paul Simon and Sadao Watanabe, among others. Since leaving Olodum in the 1990s he has played with several Brazilian and international artists such as Virginia Rodrigues, Jimmy Cliff, Hassan Hakmoun, Letieres Leite & Orkestra Rumpilezz, KoKo Dembele, Aldo Brizzi, Araketu Arthur Maia, Elpidio Bastos de Castro, Mariene and Marcia Freire. Currently, he is the principal percussionist for Daniela Mercury, one of the most famous singers in Brazil.

May 20, 2017 10:00AM-5:00PM Philly Drum Project Member Retreat

Anyone who sees the value of a Percussive Collective in Philadelphia - and sees themselves playing a role in that collective - is welcome and encouraged to join us on Saturday, May 20th, from 10am-5pm. (Location TBD)

This Saturday, Philly Drum Project members (and future members) will gather to reimagine what a community-focused Percussive Collective will look like here in Philadelphia. This is not just your average PDP drum event; we need you to join us on May 20th to set a new direction for the organization, vote on our democratically-elected leadership, and learn from some presenters on drums and community. We've already secured some great presenters for this event, including Philly jazz favorite and Temple University faculty member Byron Landham, Modern Drummer Editor Mike Dawson, Drum Like A Lady founder LaTreice Branson, members of Prometheus Chamber Orchestra, and Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance director, Peter Frank. Lunch will be included as well as coffee and snacks.

Philly Drum Project presents:
PDP Member Retreat: Building Community Through Drums
Saturday, May 20th, 10AM-5PM
Location: Philly Drum Project Member Retreat: Building Community Through Drumming
Saturday, May 20th, 9:30AM Registration, 10AM-5PM
West Catholic Preparatory High School, in the Music House
To get to West Catholic Music House: Enter via the parking lot on 46th St., just north of Chestnut. Look for the courtyard on the parking lot side and look for signs for the Music House.

RSVP Here to let us know you're coming.

Will you run for Leadership? Will you vote on Leadership?
One of the goals of this Saturday's Member Retreat is to elect a Steering Committee for the organization. This committee will serve as the elected leaders, to manage funds, ratify bylaws, make decisions on initiatives, manage committees, etc. The Steering Committee will meet roughly once every two months in person, and have contact via email in between meetings. To serve on the Steering Committee, you need to be a dues-paying member, agree to the values of the organization, and have a desire to help build the collective. Is that you? On Saturday, all members will have an opportunity to run for a seat on the Steering Committee. All members will also have the opportunity to vote on members of the committee. Don't miss this great opportunity! Come join us on Saturday.

Over the past 5 years, Philly Drum Project has helped bring people together around drums in Philly, amassed a member base of around 1,000 individuals including 100 dues-paying members, offered free, high-quality drum programming to over 50 students in the city, brought a high-caliber drum festival to Philadelphia, and much more. As Philly Drum Project enters its 6th year of helping drummers in Philadelphia share resources, we will gather our most active members of the past, present, and future, to lay out a plan for the next 5 years of Philly Drum Project. It's time to harness the talents, energies, and passions of our most active members to come together over a full day of guest speakers, workshops, and planning sessions, to kick-start a new, member-run era of Philly Drum Project.

Register here

May 20, 2017 5:00-10:00PM Rhythm and Blues and Shoes at Rittenhouse Soundworks

that bebop jazz drummers like Kenny Clarke, Max Roach and Art Blakey took inspiration for many of their complex licks and riffs from tap dancers. As the jazz music evolved and got more complicated, (and fast), the tap dancers of the era found ways to evolve the art form to a place where the shoes fit into the hard-swinging compositions. Even in this post-post bebop-era of dance and music, the idea is still compelling us to return to this music and find new ways to layer the tap instrument into the groove. This concert features the music of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Bobby Timmons, Art Blakey, Wayne Shorter and original compositions by Pamela Hetherington.

Choreography and direction: Pamela Hetherington
Music director: Jon Katz
Performed by: Take It Away Dance
Accompaniment by the Jon Katz Quartet (Jon Katz-saxophone, James Santangelo-piano, Nick Krolak-bass, Gusten Rudolph-drums).

Saturday, May 20 5 pm
Saturday, May 20 8 pm*

*Featuring a special performance by The Philadelphia Community Tap Project

Rittenhouse Soundworks
219 W. Rittenhouse Street
Philadelphia, Pa

Tickets: $18. + $1.62 service fee

May 20, 2017 6:00-8:30PM Summer Series: Sun Ra Arkestra & RU Bhangra

Saturday, May 20

Sun Ra Arkestra w/ openers RU Bhangra

On Saturday, May 20th the Sun Ra Arkestra will return to the 40th Street Summer Series with a very special hometown performance. This acclaimed big band demonstrates the unrivalled expertise, joy and passion that have been the foundation for their musical journeys since Sun Ra founded the Arkestra in the mid-1950s. Band leader Marshall Allen, who will turn 93 this year, has been called one of the most distinct and original saxophonists in jazz. Opening the show will be RU Bhangra performing traditional Bhangra dancing that focuses on combining folk flavor with an entertaining twist.

6pm at 40th & Walnut St (Field on 40th Street between Walnut and Locust, behind the Walnut West Free Library)

Each summer UCD, Penn, and The Rotunda host free outdoor concerts and performances that capture the soul of the neighborhood. This is the 13th Anniversary of the 40th Street Summer Series.

RAIN OR SHINE
bring your chairs, blankets, etc

May 19, 2017 7:00PM iMPeRFeCT Gallery's Inaugural Afro-Cuban Rumba and Blessing

Inaugural Afro-Cuban
Rumba & Blessing
(Güiro)

Friday, May 19, 2017 7pm
5539 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, Pa

We are celebrating the inauguration of our new space on Germantown Ave. with an Afro Cuban Blessing (prayers to the Orishas done in song, with one drum, two shekeres, and a cow bell)... and then our weekly Friday Night Rumba will get loose...

So please come and bring your blessings, your love and yourself. If you'd like to contribute snacks or drinks to share, bring that too!

Aché
Renny & Rocio

May 19, 2017 10:00PM-2:00AM Drum Like a Lady presents Musikal Dunk with DJ Duiji 13 and Friends at Dahlak Paradise

Drum Like A Lady Presents...
MD (MuzikalDunk) & friends w/ Drum Like a Lady Presents Muzikal Dunk w Dj Duiji13 | Open Jam Session
Friday, May 19 | 10P - 2A |
Dahlak Paradise
4708 Baltimore Ave, Phila

This month, we are excited to host a thunderous and exciting DJ/drum cypHER collaboration with DLAL drummer, Barbara Duncan and Dj Duiji13. This cypHERtruly celebrates the drum as the life of the party.

So invite a friend; bring your percussion instruments, and let's jam!
9:45P Instrument Load-in
10:15P The cypHER begins!

The event is $FREE.99 and OPEN to ALL!

May 19, 2017 9:00PM Hardwork Movement and West Philadelphia Orchestra at Johnny Brenda's

Hardwork Movement and West Philadelphia Orchestra at Johnny Brenda's
Hardwork Movement - (Set time: 10:45 PM)

HARDWORK MOVEMENT IS A 21ST CENTURY HIP-HOP GROUP BASED OUT OF PHILADELPHIA, PA. WE AIM TO MAKE MUSIC THAT IS INCLUSIVE, ORIGINAL, AND INSPIRES ALL LISTENERS TO STRIVE TOWARDS UNIQUENESS IN ALL THAT THEY DO. WE BELIEVE THAT THE POWER OF THE GROUP IS MUCH STRONGER THAN THE POWER OF THE INDIVIDUAL, AND WE AIM TO PUSH OURSELVES AND THOSE AROUND US TO NEW HEIGHTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE MUSIC.

West Philadelphia Orchestra - (Set time: 9:00 PM)

An eclectic ensemble made up of Philly’s finest and wildest musicians, the West Philadelphia Orchestra will get you moving with the poignant melodies and the frenetic, propulsive rhythms of Eastern Europe. Enjoy a unique mix of Balkan and klezmer sounds, the powerful rhythms of samba and dancehall, the growling energy of punk rock, the spontaneity of jazz, and, of course, the soul and grit of Philadelphia.

Tickets: $13-$15

Johnny Brenda's
1320 Chancellor St.
Philadelphia, Pa
All shows are 21+ Proper I.D. required for admission

May 19, 2017 9:00PM Open Hand at Harmonie Hall: Bach, Bluegrass, and Brazil

Open Hand:
Brazilian percussion plus half a string quartet equals a unique, danceable sound. Three surdo drums are overlaid with the versatile and surprisingly deep Brazilian pandeiro, the talkative repinique, and the punctuating snare; rich melodies from the cello and violin/mandolin and tight, three-part vocal harmonies combine into a four-piece lineup never before seen on Earth. Song topics range from tiny pockets to worldly advice.

Doors open at 8PM; show at 9PM
Harmonie Hall
4372 Fleming Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128

May 19, 2017 8:00-11:00PM Rock En Español con Tres Minutos Y Lamera Neta

Desde Washington DC: Tres Minutos
Influenciado por bandas como MUSE(UK), Panda(MX), Soda Stereo(AR), Royal Blood(UK), Arctic Monkeys(UK) Esta producción es un contraste de ritmos energéticos y melodias trascendentales con temáticas relevantes y sobre todo brindar a su audiencia una experiencia de entretenimiento musical dentro y fuera del escenario.

Desde New Jersey: Lamera Neta
Javier Cruz, Santiago Martin, Andrew Acevedo y Sammy Santos unieron sus talentos y su amor por la buena música, la lucha libre, y los tacos. Con las experiencias pasadas en mano, trazaron una nueva estrategia, a la cual le echaron muchos kilos. Finalmente lograron debutar el pasado 15 de julio del 2016, con su primer videoclip musical y sencillo llamado “Fantasma”.

Desde Philadelphia: Andrés Arciniega
Cantante y compositor Venezolano que estuvo en la alineación de bandas de rock como "Azul animal", "Taxi 106" y por ultimo "Los Inquilinos". Junto a "Los Inquilinos" editaron un EP llamado "La 37" en el año 2013 y un LP llamado "Momentos" en el 2015. Actualmente con su proyecto solista, tiene un EP titulado "No Memories", lanzado al mercado en enero del 2017 y qeu se encuentra en todas las platadormas digitales.

Una producción de Philly Alternativo

Bourbon & Branch
705 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123
Tickets: $8-$10

May 18, 2017 6:00PM Buddy Roc and The Heartbreak Kids at Pastorius Community Gardens

Paul Horner presents Buddy Roc & the Heartbreak Kids at the Germantown Pastorius Community Garden Center. We will be taking the stage at the beautiful community garden for an evening show that will promise to mesmerize and captivate.

Pastorius Community Gardens is a neighborhood association that is building an organic community garden and permaculture fruit orchard in the East Germantown section of Philadelphia, PA.

Their mission is to increase access to locally grown affordable nutrition, provide educational opportunities in organic vegetable and fruit production, and create a green space where our neighborhood may come together to share their stories, recipes, and seeds.

Pastorius Community Gardens
10 East Pastorius St.
Philadelphia, Pa

May 16, 2017 12:00-1:00PM Unidos da Filadelfia Free Lunchtime Concert at The Porch at 30th St. Station

Unidos da Filadelfia Samba School will bring earth-shaking Brazilian Drumming for a free lunchtime performance. Enjoy lunch from food trucks The Daily Press'd and OINK and MOO BBQ while you move to the music! Performances at The Porch are powered by PECO.

The Porch at 30th Street Station
2955 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

May 15, 2017 7:00-8:00PM Los Bomberos de la Calle at The Free Library

Come hear traditional bomba and plena from Puerto Rico, as performed by Los Bomberos de la Calle. This is a free, family-friendly concert at The Philadelphia Free Library.

May 14, 2017 11:00AM-1:00PM Minas Mother's Day Brunch Concert at World Cafe Live

Sunday May 14, 2017
11:00am-1:00pm
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19104

Send the mother's name in advance and we'll dedicate a song to her!

Going on its 8th consecutive year, Mother's Day Brunch with Minas is a classic event at World Cafe Live. Treat the mother of your choice to a delicious brunch while serenaded by warm Rio de Janeiro bossa novas and originals by Orlando and Patricia. Easy parking (free street parking on Sundays on the north side of Walnut Street in front of the venue, or in the parking lot below, accessible via 31st. and Chestnut).

Because this is a great idea, this event sells out.
Buy your tickets and make your reservation here.

DOORS: 11:00 AM / SHOW: 12:00 PM

$15 + FEES

May 13, 2017 10:00AM-5:00PM Celebration of Black Arts at The African American Museum in Philadelphia

Join Macy’s and Art Sanctuary at AAMP for a day of family-friendly celebration of Black art, history, and culture!


10:00am - 5:00pm workshops, performances, and presentations will be dispersed throughout the museum:

Family Fun Day Activities:

Bregy School (7th graders): 3D multi-media installation titled: "I Don't Feel a Color...I Dream It"
Beckett Life Center & Church of the Advocate: Mothers' Braid 2017. Braided fabric, beads and other media hanging from twine.
Saturday Academy: Video and physical gallery display of student's work, including Protest Signs, Masks and life-size communities
Workshops led by Art Sanctuary Teaching Artists:
Dream Boxes - discover how to capture and display your dreams
Activism in the Arts -- Making your own Protest signs
Vision Collaging Workshop with Betty Battle
Just in time for Mother's Day, making Paper Flowers
Other Activities
Create a letter or image for Mother’s Day, and attach it to our garland
Create a Mother’s Day card to take home with you
1-3pm: Carnival mask-making workshop, led by Carnival costumer Khenti Pratt

9:30am – 5:00pm Literary & Arts Conference:

We will feature some of the region's most talented authors and artists in a plethora of workshops, discussions, displays, and author readings. The day's events will be in conjunction with our Macy's Family Fun Day!

9:30AM—10:15AM: Opening Keynote Presentation with Solomon Jones
10:30AM—11:15AM: Financial Literacy Workshop with Breanna Colon
11:30AM—12:15PM: Thesentur: Conscientious Objector to Formalism with Theodore Harris
12:30PM—1:15PM: Poetry Workshop with Nina “Lyrispect” Ball
1:30PM—2:15PM: Protect Your Artistic Work! with National Writers Union
2:30PM—3:15PM: Genealogy 101 Workshop with Regina Vaughan
3:30PM—4:15PM: How Big Is Your World/Revisiting Your Self-Worth: Vision Collaging Workshop with Betty Battle
4:30PM—5:00PM: Closing Author Reading with Liza Jessie Peterson


RSVP Online Today!