January 6, 2019 6:00-9:00PM Masie Blue, Interminable, and Urban Shaman at Sankofa House

Food vending and live music by Masie Blu, Interminable, and The Urban Shamans.
Event starts at 6 pm sharp, $10 admission to support the artists but The Sankofa House will not turn anyone away if they don't have it ✨✨✨ bring the family~

The Sankofa House
906 S. 49th St.
Philadelphia, Pa

January 5, 2019 9:00PM Three Kings Bash at Isla Verde Cafe with Elvis Bonilla Y Su Orquesta

Dance to live music by Elvis Bonilla Y Su Orquesta at Isla Verde Cafe!
2725 N. American St.
Philadelphia, Pa
$10 cover

January 5, 2019 8:00PM-12:00AM Salsa Caliente at The Painted Bride

W/ WANDA RIVERA Y SU ORQUESTA

For seasoned salseros and novices alike, Salsa Caliente! is Philly’s premier salsa nightlife series. Inspired by the New York City club scene of the 60s, Caliente invites dancers of any skill level or walk of life to enjoy the live energy of Latin music together. It’s a vision brought to life by Jesse Bermudez, founder of La Asociación de Músicos Latino Americanos (AMLA) and long-time Painted Bride collaborator.

With his help, The Bride’s theater will once again transform into a sultry cabaret-style dancehall. The evening begins with a group salsa lesson from Maestro Flaco of Flaco’s Dance Factory, at 8 pm and then, once acquainted with the groove, all dancers are welcome to get down the sounds of a live Latin big band at 9:15. This season dance along to Wanda Rivera y su Orquesta.

The Painted Bride

230 Vine St.

Philadelphia, Pa

Tickets: $20

January 4, 2019 3:00-5:00PM Annual Three Kings Celebration at Taller Puertorriqueño

January 6 is a special day in the Latin world; it is the height of Christmas Season when The Three Kings, Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, parade into town bearing gifts for the children.  Taller’s El Día de Reyes comes to el Barrio on January 4th, this year two days earlier. With live music, gift giving, and a parade.

We will meet The Three Kings in the atrium and continue with music and song to the back of the building and around the front into the theater where the children will receive a gift and listen to the story of the kings. In keeping with the tradition, the children must bring a small box with grass (cut paper or something similar is acceptable).  The event is conducted in Spanish and English and is free to all.

Registration is filled.

For more information, contact Carlos Pardo at 215-426-3311 x2005 or by email  at cpardo@tallerpr.org

Taller Puertorriqueño

2600 N. 5th Street 
Philadlephia, 19133 United States

January 4, 2019 12:00-2:00PM 12th Annual Open House and Three Kings Day Celebration

Philadelphia City Hall, Room 330
Free

January 4, 2019 8:00PM Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Music and Food at WCL

HAVANA NIGHTS

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.

CONJUNTO PHILADELPHIA

• Website
 
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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/

January 4, 2019 8:00PM "Graceland" Tribute with Ryan Tennis and Bakithi Kumalo at AMH

An Allstar Tribute to Paul Simon's "Graceland" featuring Bakithi Kumalo Music (bassist- Graceland / Paul Simon) & his band 
Friday, January 4th 2018
at The Ardmore Music Hall

7pm Seated Doors
7:30pm Standing Doors
8pm Show
$16 Adv // $20 D.O.S // $32 Seated

Tickets on sale now: http://bit.ly/GracelandTribute_AMH
Ardmore Music Hall
23 E. Lancaster Ave
Ardmore, Pa 19003

January 4, 2019 8:00PM Ozomatli at World Cafe Live PHL

Since its inception in 1995, Grammy-winning Ozomatli’s success is exemplified in an impressive variety of genres from classic to modern Latino, urban, hip-hop and other world styles. Their latest recording, Non-Stop, is an album of classic Mexican hits reimagined with a reggae feel.

World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA
Tickets: $25 ADV - $27 DOS + Fees

January 3, 2019 7:30-9:00PM Kulu Mele's First Thursday Adult Dance Class at CEC

Monthly dance classes for adults age 16+, offered on the first Thursday of each month at Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave. $10 at the door, cash only, exact change appreciated. EVERYONE welcome, no prior dance experience necessary!

December 31, 2018 10:00PM-1:00AM Minas Quartet Jamey's House of Music

Minas Quartet Music, Dancing, Food and Beverages Jamey's House of Music 32 S Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050 December 31, 2018 10:00 pm - dinner 10:30 pm to 1:00 am Minas in concert with audience participation $45 in advance $50 at the door BYOB Admission price includes food The MINAS Quartet returns to Jamey's playing upbeat sambas and originals, leading up to an exciting count-down to midnight with everyone playing percussion and parading around the venue. Bring drums, percussion and noise makers from home, then top it off with some dancing. We promise you a memorable night - the ones who attended last year are still talking about it, and can't wait for this year's party! Guests will arrive at 10:00pm and enjoy an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord buffet from 10 to 11pm. A delicious roast beef au jus dinner complete with mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, broccoli au gratin, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and cheesecake dessert will be served. A vegetarian spinach lasagna casserole option will be available, as well as fresh ground and brewed coffee. BYO wine or champagne is welcome. The music will begin at 10:30pm. The festivities will include audience participation in a samba line complete with hand drums, noise makers, and a count-down to midnight. Chairs will be available, but most people will be on their feet moving to the music! Only 70 seats -  make your reservation early -  it'll sell out! TICKETS

December 31, 2018 9:00PM-Midnight NYE Bash with PhillyBloco at 118 North

PhillyBloco is modeled after the blocos of Rio de Janeiro, with their large percussion sections and harmonic/vocal accompaniment. Our group is comprised of twelve drummers, electric guitar, bass guitar, vocals, horn section, accordion, and Brazilian dancers. The group performs a raucous mash-up of SAMBA, FUNK, REGGAE and more made popular by both Brazilian and non-Brazilian artists including: Olodum, Timbalada, Monobloco, Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder. The one constant in all of our music is a heavy percussive element (12 drummers!) that we use to explore the tremendous range of Brazilian rhythms, applying our own unique creativity and energy to each arrangement.

Our music is extremely high energy, full of passion and feeling. We want to make people dance, feel good, and give them something to celebrate every time they see us perform!

PHILLYBLOCO (23-PIECE BAND & DANCE PARTY)

TICKETS INCLUDE OPEN BAR (8:30PM-12AM) + DINNER BUFFET

MON · DEC 31 2018

9:00 pm

Tickets: $75-&85

118 NORTH
118 North Wayne Ave
Wayne, PA, 19087
https://www.118northwayne.com

December 30, 2018 4:30-8:00PM Jeramy Cohen's Latin Jazz All Stars at Dirty Frank's

Live Latin music every last Sunday of the month at Dirty Frank's.  Come have a sip, a listen, maybe a dance, too!
Dirty Frank's
13th and Pine Sts
Philadelphia, PA
4:30-8:00 PM
No cover

December 29, 2018 3:00-7:00PM Kwanzaa Children's Festival at Cecil B. Moore Rec Center

December 28, 2018 7:00-9:00PM Rueda de Casino Class

Rueda de casino (Cuban dance) classes take place at Fit Gym in West Philly - just couple blocks away from the subway (Market-Frankford line) and bus stops. There is street parking available as well.

Cost: $10 per class (cash at the lesson, paid to the instructor). Please do NOT pay at the front desk if you are not a gym member.

Class promo: Bring a friend who has never been to our class, and pay only $15 for both

Schedule: 
7-8 PM - Beginners group
8-9 PM - Intermediate group
The classes will start with a 5-7 min warmup, so please try to make it on time. Lessons taught by Svetlana Cubana!

Nos vemos pronto!
Vamos a bailar rueda de casino!!

pin	Fit Gym Philly 4415 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

December 27, 2018 7:00 & 9:00PM Pablo Batista's Latin Jazz with Nina Rodriguez at SOUTH

PABLO BATISTA'S LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE PRESENTS NINA RODRIGUEZ: AN AFRO-LATINO HOLIDAY CELEBRATION (T) $25TWO SHOWS 7:00PM & 9:00PM

LOCATION

South Jazz Kitchen

600 N Broad St. Philadelphia Pa, 19130

December 23, 2018 6:00PM Emotional Soul Healing with the Pheralyn Dove Ensemble

December 20, 2018 7:00-10:00PM Harlem Nutcracker: South Philly Big Band at Rittenhouse Soundworks

The South Philly Big Band performs
Harlem Nutcracker 
(adapted by Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn)
featuring vocalist
Najwa Parkins 
South Philly Big Band, a group steeped in the tradition of Thad Jones and Mel Lewis that continually commissions new works from Philadelphia composers. SPBB has performed shows with Walt Weiskopf, Ignacio Berroa and Gary Smulyan and in December 2017 released a Christmas EP of new imaginations of Christmas classics entitled, “SPBBXMAS.”

Tickets: $10 at the door Free Parking at the lot nextdoor

Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival is a proud sponsor of the Musicians Gathering Series at Rittenhouse Soundworks. To learn more about PEFF please visit, www.philaenvirofilmfest.org

pin	Rittenhouse Soundworks 219 W Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144

December 20, 2018 8:00-10:00PM Jazz Residency: Dariel Peniazek/Maya Peniazek/Ariacne Trujillo

Dariel Peniazek, wishes to create music that “combines the infectious rhythms of South America with the intellectual approach of modern jazz.” Collaborating with poet, playwright, and lyricist Maya Peniazek, his piece will address, through its lyrics and spoken word, his experiences of discovering his cultural identity as a Latino-American. Using the tres cubano, a traditional guitar-like instrument of Cuban origin, he plans to explore new territory of Latin jazz by utilizing the instrument in a new context, digging into modern jazz while paying homage to its Cuban roots. The work will combine “Latin rhythms with the distinctly Philadelphian sounds [I have] so voraciously inhaled in the past 5 years.”

Peniazek’s music is representative of his own sense of personal identity as a first generation American. “I aim to use this project to fuse what I consider to be the 2 most significant parts of my musical identity: Latin-American music and Philadelphia . . . In my collaboration with lyricist Maya Peniazek, I plan to write lyrics that discuss my experience of discovering my cultural identity as a Latino-American.” Peniazek is also enlisting the expertise of Arturo Stable (percussion, Paquito De Rivera) and Cuban singer Ariacne Trujillo who was nominated for a Grammy in 2014 and was part of the PIFA 2018 La NOCHE Celebration.
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Jazz Residency Performance Dates:
Residency Kick Off - Thursday, December 20 @ 8PM
Public Workshop - Monday, February 25 @ 6PM
Work-in-Progress - Friday, April 19 @ 8PM
World Premiere - Saturday, June 8 @ 8PM

SEI Innovation Studio

Inside the Kimmel Center

2 levels below ground floor

300 S Broad St

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Reserve your free ticket here

December 20 through January 24, 2019 7:30-9:00PM African Drumming Classes with Saantis Fenmu Davis

AFRICAN DRUMMING Classes at Ron's with Saantis Fenmu Davis
(ALL LEVELS WELCOME)

1012 E Southampton Ave
Wyndmoor, PA 19038
(when using a GPS, sometimes Glenside appears. It's all the same)

6 class session @ $95.00

Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00PM, Dec. 20, 27 / Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 2019

If you have any questions or would like to sign up please contact me at
ron@musicinthemoment.com or call at 215 233 0777.
Please remember to bring your check book or cash so payment can be made on the evening of the first class of the series.

December 19, 2018 8:00-10:00PM Sistahs Attune at World Cafe Live PHL

SISTAHS ATTUNE PRE-HOLIDAY CONCERT

FEATURING SMOOTH JAZZ SAXOPHONIST, AL REID JR., & THE LADIES OF SISTAHS ATTUNE

WORLD CAFE LIVE PHILADELPHIA - UPSTAIRS

WED · DECEMBER 19, 2018

DOORS: 7:30 PM / SHOW: 8:00 PM

$15 ADV - $20 DOS + FEES

December 18, 2018 8:00PM Not So Latin: Holiday Party!

Come celebrate the holidays with us!
BYOB/Potluck
1440 W. Ritner St. (SE corner of 15th and W. Ritner Sts.)
Philadelphia, PA
$5 donation at the door

December 17, 2018 8:00-11:00PM LaNOCHE: Descarrilao - Salsa Dura Rock

Heat up the Kimmel Center each month at La NOCHE!  Experience the hottest live bands as you turn up the steam on the dance floor, led by host/dance leader Kevin Ngo. Enjoy the sexy rhythms of The Caribbean and Latin America as live bands serve up a caliente mix of music that really makes you want to move.

We kick off the party with The La NOCHE Band, led by master percussionist Arturo Stable.  We then welcome a different guest group to light up the dance floor.

 ¡Baila a la música, bebe las cervezas!

Descarrilao:

Descarrilao is a bilingual Salsa Dura Rock band performing original compositions and reimagined covers. Their sound is rooted in traditional Afro-Caribbean rythms. Their style, is a reflection of today's multicultural and multidimensional fusion of American Latin music in New York.

8-9PM – The La NOCHE Band

9PM - Descarrilao

Don't miss a very special event occuring right before La NOCHE, in which ALL ARE INVITED! Join us for a very special sing-along to Silent Night.  For more information, CLICK HERE.

Commonwealth Plaza

Inside the Kimmel Center

300 S Broad St

Philadelphia, PA 19102

December 14, 2018 8:00PM-12:00AM Parranda Navideña at Tony's Way

December 14, 2018 8:00-10:00PM Webb Thomas & The Super Band at CEC

December 14, 2018 5:00-8:45PM Friday Nights at PMA: Feliz Navidad with Jarana Beat

Friday, December 14, 2018, 5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Performances at 5:45 and 7:15 p.m., Great Stair Hall

Join us and our friends at the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia and the Mexican Cultural Center as we celebrate a Feliz Navidad with the music of Jarana Beat—rooted in Mexico's Afro-Amerindian sounds and sure to make you move. 

Park in our Garage for just $5 when you visit the Museum after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Friday Nights.
Ticket includes access for two consecutive days to the Museum's main building, Perelman Building, Rodin Museum, and two historic houses. For more information, call 215-763-8100 or e-mail visitorservices@philamuseum.org.

Free after museum admission($20 nonmembers: members free)
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia,PA

December 14, 2018 6:00PM 1-Year Anniversary Celebration of Art and Music for the Soul

7:00-9:30PM  Live Music by GhettoSongBird and Funklogic

December 11, 2018 8:00-10:30PM Not So Latin Concerts: Amber Rae & The Swinging Foxes

December 8, 2018 11:00AM-1:00PM Balaphone Class with Ebrima Jassey from the Gambia, West Africa

Saturday, December 8, 2018 @ Malidelphia Studios 5213 Grays Avenue, Philadelphia, 
PA 19141 

11:00pm-1:00pm. 
Tickets at the door are $40.00 
Balaphone Rental Fee $10.00 

Class with Master Balaphonist Ebrima Jassey from The Gambia, West Africa. 🇬🇲

December 8, 2018 7:00PM Balaphone Concert with Ebrima Jassey

CONCERT IS ONLY $15, $10 if you take class! 

Malidelphia Studios presents on Dec 8 class and intimate evening concert event with jeli balaphone player Ebrima Jassey from the Gambia. All activities will take place at Malidelphia Studios 5213 Grays Ave. Philadelphia Pa 19143 Suite B31.

December 7, 2018 7:00PM Parranda Navideña at Tierra Colombiana Restaurant

Tierra Colombiana
4535 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA
215-324-0303

December 7, 2018 6:00-8:00PM Parrandas de Navidad at Taller Puertorriqueño

Happy Holidays! Join us for the 19th annual traditional celebration of songs in the spirit of the season. It's also Taller's 44th Birthday!
Parrandas or trullas navideñas is Puerto Rico’s version of caroling. Bring your instruments and voices, and get into the holiday spirit! 
Your participation will help support Taller’s programming. 
Partake in a tasting of favorite foods by Chef Marangeli Rosa’s Entre Sabores. Refreshments, art, raffles, and much more. /Esta tradicional celebración de la época de Navidad trae el calor del espíritu de la temporada a Filadelfia. Degustación de alimentos de la época. Una su voz y sus instrumentos y contribuya con su aportación al trabajo del Taller. (Donors of $250 or more can receive complimentary passes to Parrandas!)
Taller Puertorriqueño

2600 N 5th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19133

Tickets: $60 per person or $100 per couple

December 7, 2018 8:30-11:00PM The York Street Hustle Holiday Spectacular

The York Street Hustle returns for their 2nd annual holiday show at Union Transfer. A yearly tradition that keeps growing, The York Street Hustle brings 60’s Motown and Soul to life with a 10-piece band, including many holiday motown favorites such as “Jackson Five’s “Someday at Christmas”, Darlene Love’s “Marshmellow World” and Otis Redding’s “Merry Christmas Baby”.

Each week, ten musicians arrive at a former South Philadelphia funeral home where, one by one, they unload their old tube amps and vintage gear. Once inside, the classic sounds of the 1960s are reinvigorated, reenergized and reborn. Legends, like Stevie, Aretha and the Four Tops; lesser-known artists including Donny Hathaway, Arthur Conley and Betty Everett – all are given new life.

In a few short years the York Street Hustle has gone from filling tiny South Street bars to repeated sell outs of WXPN’s World Cafe Live. Their repertoire now spans over 90 songs including more than a decade worth of Detroit, Memphis and Chicago soul. This is not your typical Motown band. With grit, sweat, and attention to detail, The York Street Hustle is the Northeast’s premier 10-piece 1960s soul tribute.

Join the band for their annual holiday spectacular, including many Motown and Soul holiday favorites!
The York Street Hustle is:
Allison Polans, vocals
Imani Roach, vocals
Ryan Williams, vocals
Big Heat, guitar
Brendan McGeehan, bass
Alec Meltzer, drums
Mike Kania, saxophone
Vince Tampio, trumpet
Nate Gonzalez, keys
Ben Diamond, percussion

Venue Information:
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
www.utphilly.com
Tickets: $19.49 including fee
Doors: 7:30PM
Show:  8:30PM