June 6, 2018 12:00-1:00PM Kyo Daiko performs at The Porch at 30th Street Station

Kyo Daiko is a Philadelphia-based, community taiko group. Members are volunteers performing for the love of the art and the energy the great drums give them. Join this taiko group alongside Mucho Bueno Philly and Roasted Liberties for an afternoon of fun! Performances at The Porch are presented by PECO.

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

June 6, 2018 8:00-10:00PM Fire Museum presents: Nakatani Gong Orchestra at The Rotunda

Nakatani Gong Orchestra

A contemporary live art sound project, N.G.O. has toured all over North and Central America. This is an ongoing, growing community engagement project and the only bowed-Gong orchestra in existence in the world today. The rich harmonies produced from multiple layers of bowed gongs are simply magic to anyone, engaging and inspiring the spirits of both the player and all who attend.

For each performance in a given city, gong players are selected by a local curator. Most are new to N.G.O. Nakatani gives a specialized training workshop to selected players in preparation for the performance. Players will also experience Nakatani’s own unique point of view regarding Gong techniques, and will experience undiscovered dimensions while immersed in the vibrations and sounds during a training workshop. Nakatani is the composer and conductor for the performance.

Nakatani began germinating ideas for N.G.O. in early 2002, and finally took the project to on the road in April 2011. He had performed 87 concerts with N.G.O. all over the USA and Mexico by December 2015. Notable venues include John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., MOCA Cleveland, OH, Tigertail productions presented at Miami Dade County Auditorium in FL, Bemis Contemporary Art Center in Omaha NE, Columbia Museum of Art in SC,The RotundaTh and The Issue Project Room in New York City.

Many listener have said “I have never experienced anything like this before!”, along with describing a feeling of cleansing a sort of purification after the event. Today, sound based therapy practices use singing bowls and gongs, which result in similar euphonious waves and energies. The primary purpose of N.G.O. is not for spiritual ceremonial purposes or “gong bathing”, but the fact is that with over 14 various gong sizes, ranging in diameters from 10 to 50 inches, one can’t avoid some of these amazing secondary results.

The Rotunda
4014 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa

Free, but donation appreciated

June 6, 2018 , 2018 6:30-9:30PM Trinidelphia live at Copabanana, West Philly!

With the cold weather finally clearing out, Trinidelphia (Chris Aschman, Shawn Hennessey, and Ian Rafalak) are setting up a new home base at Copabanana's in West Philadelphia. Join us for our Debut appearance April 11th for a great little evening hang... get there before 7 to enjoy some 3 dollar beers/well drinks and 6 dollar nachos for happy hour. Admission is FREE. These performances will feature our special trio edition, with Shawn singing and playing on the cavement kit, Ian playing his unique chord bass style, and Chris on the big pan and little trumpet. Hope to see you out, Happy Spring!

Copabanana
4000 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, Pa

June 4, 2018 8:00PM LaNOCHE Cubana at The Kimmel Center

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.

Each month, 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 floor.

Join us this special month for a celebration of Cuban music featuring The La NOCHE Band, led by Cuban percussionist Arturo Stable, as well as 2 very special guest Cuban singers and musicians, Ariacne Trujillo Durand and Yusa Lopez Bridon!

Ariacne Trujillo Durand

Grammy Nominee Ariacne Trujillo was born in Havana, Cuba where she began her career as a child prodigy concert pianist. Blessed with perfect pitch, she was graduated from Cuba’s competitive ISA conservatory while working as a singer and dancer at the legendary Cabaret Tropicana. Since arriving in New York City in 2002, Ariacne has performed and/or recorded with Paul Simon, Paquito D’ Rivera, Wynton Marsalis, Danny Rivera, Jonny Pacheco, John Scofield, Brian Lynch, Esperanza Spalding and Savion Glover.

Yusa Lopez Bridon

Yusa (Yusimil Lopez Bridon) was born in the Buena Vista district and grew up in the modern Alamar housing community of east Havana. Yusa started playing guitar at the age of six and went on to Cuban tres guitar and also taking piano and bass. Her work has been influenced by years spent jamming in the hallways and classrooms of the Amadeo Roldán Conservatory exchanging musical ideas with contemporaries such as Roberto Carcasses, who has arranged many of her songs. Yusa was also part of the improvising female quintet Quasi-Jazz at that crucible of Cuban music, El Zorro y el Cuervo, the basement night club on Havana´s central La Rampa street which has been at the cutting edge of Cuban jazz since the early 20th century. Now Yusa is admired and known as a highly talented arranger, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, tres, bass and piano/keyboards in various son, jazz, rock and acoustic duo combinations.

Commonwealth Plaza
Inside the Kimmel Center
300 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

FREE

June 3, 2018 1:00-3:00PM Mt. Airy Outdoor Community Drum Circle

Hi Folks ... If it rains, there will be no drumming that day.
We were hoping to have an indoor space, but it has not happened as of yet.
If the weather does cooperate ...

 Please join us on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the:

Mt. Airy Outdoor Community Drum Circle

First Sundays  1-3PM, May through October

Join experienced drummers Christine Hopkins, Quint Lange & Ron Kravitz for an afternoon of outdoor drumming 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. 

June 3, 2018 6:00-10:00PM Minas Duo + Guest at Paris Bistro

MINAS // Brazilian Jazz

featuring Orlando Haddad (guitar, vocal), Patricia King Haddad (piano, vocal) and  Skip Spratt (flute, sax) [$7]

Minas takes Brazilian and American roots to create a sound that is fresh and innovative, from ballads tinged with melancholic traits of Blues and Choro, to Folk coasting on the subtle coolness of a Bossa Nova pulse, to upbeat Sambas elaborated with instrumental jazz improvisation, scat singing and whimsical whistling. With recordings of original music and a collection of over 100 songs, Orlando and Patricia’s compositions have been compared to classics by Cole Porter and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Capturing the essence of great songwriting with memorable melodies, inventive harmonies, and poetic lyrics, the music of Minas is engaging and timeless.  Past performances include: Lincoln Center in New York City, the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Mellon Jazz Fest, Mann Music Center in Philly, Zanzibar Blue in Philly, World Café Live and numerous of other dates all over the United States, Europe and South America.

Paris Bistro

8229 Germantown Ave

Philadelphia, Pa

$7 cover

June 3 - 10, 2018 Odunde Week Culminating in 10:00AM-8:00PM Odunde Festival at 23rd and South Sts.

For a complete list of all Odunde events for the week of June 3 through June 10, go to Odundefestival.org.

June 2, 2018 11:00AM-4:00PM Jamaica Celebration at Penn Museum

EXPLORE JAMAICA AT A PENN MUSEUM CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

As the weather gets warmer and sunny days grow longer, the Penn Museum offers a Celebration of Jamaica on Saturday, June 2, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, in partnership with the region’s Young Caribbean Professional Network, Team Jamaica Bickle – Philadelphia, and Jamaica Land We Love (Jalawelo). The family-friendly day features reggae and steel pan music from the Caribbean Islands, dance, storytelling, distinctive crafts, a curator gallery talk, and more, all free with Museum admission.
Island music is the highlight of the day, with a performance and a workshop held outside in the Museum’s Stoner Courtyard and garden, weather permitting. At 1:30 pm, Patrick Davis, a musician who hails from Trinidad, introduces guests to the “many voices of the steel drum” at a Steel Pan workshop. He demonstrates on his own drum, made from a 55-gallon oil drum container, and invites guests to try it for themselves.

At 3:30 pm, ten members of the Philadelphia Pan Stars Steel Orchestra provide a rousing performance, offering up the sounds of reggae, soca, calypso and jazz. Founded more than two decades ago, the group is Philadelphia’s first steel orchestra, with 75 members from the Caribbean Islands, Japan, and throughout the United States. The orchestra has performed at numerous regional Caribbean and African-American festivals and parades. The musicians perform on steel drums, congo drums, scratchers, base drums, tenor drums, and guitar drums—all drums which mimic other instruments.

Any Celebration of Jamaica requires Jamaican food—and authentic, tasty options are offered for purchase via food trucks in the Courtyard, while the Museum’s Pepper Mill Café offers other options inside.

Schedule of Activities:

11:00 am to 4:00 pm:

Make-and-Take Art Station: Hummingbirds and Carnival Masks

Special exhibition: Bearing Witness: Four Days in West Kingston with ethnographic artist Muthi Reed

Food Trucks offering Island specialties

12:00 pm Children's Caribbean Dance Workshop with Cachet Ivey

12:30 pm Stories from Jamaica with Denise Valentine

1:00 pm Curator Deborah Thomas Gallery Talk about Bearing Witness

1:15 pm Adult Caribbean Dance Workshop with Cachet Ivey

1:30 pm Steel Pan Workshop with Patrick Davis

2:00 pm Stories from Jamaica with Denise Valentine

2:30 pm Creative Response to Exhibition and Artist Talk, Muthi Reed and Deborah Thomas

3:30 pm Philadelphia Pan Stars Steel Orchestra Finale Performance

Penn Museum
3260 South St.
Philadelphia, Pa 19104

Museum admission is $15 for adults; $13 for senior citizens (65 and above); $10 for children (6 to 17) and full-time students with ID; $2 ACCESS and Museums for All cardholders (up to four family members per card); free for active U.S. Military, free for STAMP cardholders; free to Penn Museum Members, PennCard holders, and children 5 and younger.

June 2, 2018 6:00-8:00PM Magdaliz & Her Latin Ensemble Crisol in Yardley, Pa

Enjoy some fantastic Latin music and performance under the open sky with Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol, back for their 4th year! BYOB, picnic, get takeout food and beverage just steps away. Chalk art for kids (or anyone). Always FREE, thanks to our grantors - Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance - and sponsors - T. Foster and Company, Yardley Business Association, Burritos Yardley, and Yardley General - and partners - Experience Yardley, Yardley Boro, Yardley Borough Police Department, and Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County.

Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol performing Music from all over Latin America and the Caribbean
When: Saturday, June 2, 2017
Time: from 6:00pm until 8:00pm
Address: 15 S Main St, Yardley, PA 19067
Free admission

June 1-3, 2018 Philadelphia Latino Film Festival 2018

      Philadelphia Latino Film Festival 2018 

Friday, June 1: 6:30-8:30PM  Shorts and Performance at City Hall Courtyard; FREE
Saturday, June 2: 11:00AM-10:00PM  All films at Caplan Recital Hall, UArts
some are free; others are $12 per ticket, or 3 films for $30
Sunday, June 3:  12:00PM-9:00PM  All films at Caplan Recital Hall, UArts
some are free: other are $12 per ticket, or 3 films for $30
Complete film schedule HERE
                 

June 1, 2018 7:00-10:00PM The Monthly Fund: June Edition

This June installment of The Monthly Fund is supporting The Youth Art & Self-Empowerment Project. The event will feature performances by some incredible artists including:

GADADU
Oh! Pears
Maryan Nagy Captan
Murayama Music

About The Monthly Fund:
The Monthly Fund is a roaming, salon-style event series curated by Jeremy Prouty. Each month, a collaborative event is held somewhere in Philadelphia to raise funds and awareness for an organization doing good/necessary work. Past organizations include the Standing Rock Legal Collective, New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia, and Bread & Roses Community Fund.

About The Youth Art & Self-Empowerment Project:
YASP conducts art, poetry, music, and empowerment workshops at the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center (P.I.C.C.) and Riverside Correctional Facility (R.F.C.) every Saturday with young people under 18 who are being tried as adults. We also show our documentary and do leadership building workshops at schools and colleges to teach youth about the flaws of the criminal justice system and how to avoid a life of crime.

We believe that it is very important to talk to youth both in the adult jails and in public schools to help them stay out of the system period.

We believe that the more youth that we inform about the school-to-prison pipeline, the more progress we make because knowledge is power.

We believe that the reason that youth in urban communities end up going through the school-to-prison pipeline and end up incarcerated is because most of them didn’t realize that it was even in place.

Help YASP help our communities for the better. We all have a voice, let’s use them to better the future.

For more information: www.yasproject.com

The Art Dept Collective.
1638 E Berks St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19125

June 1, 2018 7:00-10:00PM Salsa Night at the Piazza with Jimmy Jorge and the Latin Express

First Friday Salsa Nights in the Piazza at Schmidt's Commons are back for the 2018 season with Siempre Salsa Philly & Take the Lead Dance Project!

This month's live band will be Jimmy Jorge and the Latin Express!

Food and drinks provided by Gunners Run, El Camino Real Philadelphia.

There will be a FREE Salsa dance lesson at 7:00pm from the Executive Director, Jackie Fisher, of the Take the Lead Dance Project. 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.

At Take the Lead Dance Project our belief is that social dance is important to the education, growth, and development of our youth. Through the practice of social dance, we strive inspire confidence, community, and joy in the lives of high school students in Philadelphia. Take the Lead Dance Project is a 10-week in-school arts education, social, and physical development social dance program designed to utilize partner dance instruction to impart social skills and attitudes broadly associated with the realm of social dance including discipline, teamwork, civility, appreciation of music, enhanced communication skills and respect for other cultures.

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

June 1, 2018 6:00-9:00PM First Fridays at The Barnes: Afro-Cuban Jazz with Tony Miceli

Join us for an evening of 20th-century American love songs performed with an Afro-Cuban beat. The performers—including renowned vibraphonist Tony Miceli; Cuban-born composer, arranger, and percussionist Francois Zayas; and smoky-voiced singer Chrissie Loftus—effortlessly ride the intricate harmonies and rhythms of global styles like straight-ahead and Cuban rumba. Enjoy a novel take on old favorites.

Seating for this event is limited.
Tickets:
$28; Patrons, Contributors, and member guests $10; Supporters and Sustainers free

The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215.278.7000

June 1, 2018 7:30-11:00PM Free First Friday Juerga at Overbrook Garage Studio

First Friday Juerga

Join us for a flamenco inspired jam session. This community event is free and open to all. Everyone is encouraged to participate as we dance, sing, play music and enjoy each others company. BYOB and bring snacks to share.

June 1
7:30-11pm
Overbrook Garage Studio
6411 Overbrook Avenue
Philadelphia

June 1, 2018 8:00PM Havana Nights: Cuban Food and Music with Conjunto Philadelphia

FIRST FRIDAYS AT 8PM
HAVANA NIGHTS
A CELEBRATION OF CUBAN MUSIC & FOOD WITH CONJUNTO PHILADELPHIA

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 with a variety of food and drink specials. A perfect date night or just a night out with friends.

FREE!
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa

May 31, 2018 8:30PM-Midnight Conjunto Philadelphia at 118 North

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 and Bolero.

118 North
118 N. Wayne Ave
Wayne, Pa 19087
Tickets: $5

May 30, 2018 8:00-11:00PM Satellites Are Spinning: Sun Ra Celebration - Concert #7

Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra: A concert series. Featuring 8 concerts from December 2017 to June 2018 at some of the region's most important venues including; The Barnes Foundation, Ardmore Music Hall, Johnny Brenda's, The Planetarium of The Franklin Institute and World Cafe Live. Hosted by WRTI radio deejay, J. Michael Harrison.

Our band for Satellites #7 - The Percussion Discussion at the World Cafe Live will include music director, drummer, Kim Pedro Rodriguez, with drummers and percussionists, Kevin Diehl, Greg MacDonald, Ron Howerton, Malik Henry, bassist Jocko McNelly, guitarist, Dan Kaplowitz, saxophonists Tim Price and Matthew Clayton, as well as guest vocalists, Bethlehem and poet Pheralyn Dove.

The series will present a diverse, aggregation of regional Jazz, Rock, R&B, Experimental, Hiphop, EDM artists and poets. It will also feature special guest, performance artists, a percolating videoscape by video master: Gralin Hughes, including the films of interdisciplanry artist, Taji Nahl. media createdas well as a broad range of musical selections from the catalogs of Sun Ra and former, Sun Ra Arkestra members, as well as otherworldly tunes by such diverse artists as Parliament/Funkadelic, Outkast, Benny Golson, Talking Heads, Earth, Wind & Fire, Albert King, Nona Hendryx, David Bowie, Return To Forever, John Coltrane & many more.

World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa
Tickets: $15 + fees

May 29, 2018 8:00PM Not So Latin House Concert and Jam Session

Patricio Acevedo and Arturo Stable invite you to their Tuesday series of Latin/Not So Latin house concerts, with open jam session .  Each Tuesday, there will be a different guest band, followed by Arturo Stable's jazz trio, and ending with an open jam session.  Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments.  Bring your own bottle or food dish to share; $5 donation at the door.
1440 W. Ritner St. (corner of 15th St and Ritner St.)
Philadelphia, Pa

May 26, 2018 2:00-3:30PM Master Class in West African Dance from Ivory Coast with Atito Gohi

Master Class this Saturday 5/26 w/ Atito Gohi @CEC from 2-3:30pm
Community Education Center
3500 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia PA
$15 Dance class
DVD discount rate with class purchase

May 26, 2018 3:00-7:00PM Junte de Pleneros on 2nd Street

Viene que el verano ya comenzo!

Este proximo Sabado 26 de Mayo: El VERDADERO “JUNTE DE PLENEROS”.

Se estarán dando cita varios pleneros de distintos grupos para tener un buen compartir. Confirmaron de areas tales cómo: Lancaster,PA; New Jersey; Philadelphia, PA entre otros!!!!

La Diaspora dando de que hablar!!! Vamo’ arriba!!!

El Pocito de Chiqui
2819 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, Pa

May 25, 2018 6:00-8:00PM National Tap Dance Day

National Tap Dance Day will be celebrated in Philadelphia with performances in the courtyard at Philadelphia City Hall
1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102

May 23, 2018 9:00PM-12:00AM Groove Sessions Wednesdays at Urban Arts Movement

From Bryant Lee:
Yes I know y’all have been waiting to get that Raw vibe back & im happy to say the wait is almost over!!
The mission is the same, come through, lace ya sneaks, bring the funky beats & get down.

All Styles of dance & all ages welcome to partake✨
This Is a judge free & No Negativity zoned Groove off so bring be good vibes and Dope moves!

Location: 22nd & chestnut, door entry on 21st Street right next to Monde Market, on the 2nd Floor.

$2 donation to the elders that make this evening possible.

Bring your music or name of a song you wanna rock to!

See everyone next week!! Invite all the dancers you know; it’s downtown now, so way more People can get there easily!

Urban Movement Arts
2100 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Entrance on 21st Street next to Monde Market

May 23, 2018 12:00-1:00PM Unidos da Filadelfia at The Porch at 30th St. Station

PECO Performances at The Porch are back for 2018! Help us kick things off when Unidos da Filadelfia Samba School brings earth-shaking Brazilian Drumming for a free lunchtime performance. Enjoy lunch from food trucks Mucho Bueno Philly and Roasted Liberties while you move to the music!

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

May 20, 2018 5:00PM Jazz Vespers with Suzzette Ortiz at Holy Communion Church

Suzzette Ortiz will be performing original music sharing the stage with Chico Huff on bass, Mark Beecher on drums, Jon Katz on Sax, Raul Berrios on Latin Percussion. Special appearance Waleska Lopez and friends

May 20, 2018 7:00-10:00PM Musicians' Gathering #28 at Rittenhouse Soundworks

Philadelphia Women's Slavic Ensemble

The Philadelphia Women's Slavic Ensemble began in West Philly in 2011 as a few friends sharing simple Slavic folk songs, a cappella. Since then, we have grown into a community of women of all skill level and vocal type who celebrate the “chest voice”; a style of singing that stems from Slavic folk tradition.

FALSA

Described as "the cure for alienation" and "music that's not about means to ends but about meaning and transcendence", Falsa is an amazing musical experience rooted in 14th century Sufi music. The effect of listening to Falsa is to be transported both inwards and across centuries of joys, sorrows and longings.

Germantown Flute Trio

The Germantown Flute Trio members are Katie Ambacher, Anne Levinson and
Elivi Varga. They will be performing an C, Alto and Bass Flutes. They will also be joined by Dawn Pratson performing a piece for spoken word and C flutes.

Mont Blanc Trio

Founded in 2016 by composer-percussionist-producer Ted Babcock, Mont Blanc is a trio that places itself somewhere between ambient, contemporary classical, and jazz. From groovy to thoughtful to soaring, Mont Blanc's music explores the nature of classical music in the twenty-first century. Violinist Shannon Lee and Bassist Matt Engle join Ted to form Mont Blanc.

Tickets: $10 at the Door Free Parking at the lot next door
Rittenhouse Soundworks
219 W. Rittenhouse St.
Philadelphia, Pa

May 20, 2018 3:00-7:00PM La Rumba Caliente de Philly at Limite XXI

Limite XXI Sports Bar and Grill
268 W. Ontario St.( at 3rd St.)
Philadelphia, Pa
no cover

May 20, 2018 5:00-7:00PM Kimpedro's NuGruv Network at Spruce St. Harbor Park

Kimpedro Rodriguez, Kendrah Butler Waters, Daniel Kaplowitz, Joy Tribbitt Massie and Jason Fraticelli.
Spruce St. Harbor Park at Penn's Landing
301 S. Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, Pa
FREE

May 20, 2018 5:00-7:00PM Magdaliz & Her Latin Ensemble Crisol at El Poquito

El Poquito in Chestnut Hill
On Sunday, May 20th, we'll have LIVE MUSIC with Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol from 5:00pm until 7:00pm

El Poquito
8201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118

May 19, 2018 4:00PM *RAIN CANCELLATION* Unidos da Filadelfia at Parks on Tap: Fernhill Park

Brazilian percussion ensemble Unidos da Filadelfia will perform at Fernhill Park at 4:00PM during their Parks on Tap celebration!

Fernhill Park
4600 Morris St.
Philadelphia, Pa
1:00PM May 19th: cancelled due to rain

May 19, 2018 7:30-10:30PM Habanero! Home Grown Latin Music at Working While Playing

Come join us in our private listening space for a great night of Smokin' hot home grown Latin music with Habanero, as we support local artists and our community!

More about Habanero:

Habanero is a new and highly energetic Latin band playing a variety of styles that include Mambo, Cha-cha, Merengue, Salsa, Bachata, Bolero, and more! On the non traditional side they feature Salsa-Pop, Modern Salsa, Funk, and Latin Jazz! The band’s sound is quite unique with the addition of an Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI) in addition to other synth sounds.

More info about this private event & ticket info:
https://workingwhileplaying.ticketleap.com/habanero/

Find more about Habanero:
https://www.facebook.com/HabaneroMusic/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuijXDR_xZNx_Gnxvbozj1w

Working While Playing
6139 Germantown Ave, Suite 203
Philadelphia, Pa
Tickets: $10 + $1.50 fee

May 19, 2018 7:00PM - Midnight 49th Annual Dance with The Bride

Join The Bride for one last dance in our storied Old City location as we honor the past and celebrate our exciting future. Our 49th anniversary party features live music from Afro-Cuban Timba ensemble People of Earth, a generous feast, an open cocktail bar and signature drink, as well as a silent auction and raffle of fabulous prizes. Don your most festive cocktail attire and come dance the evening away as The Bride ushers in a brand new era.

More of a night owl? Get a ticket to our Art & Change After-Party. $30 to attend from 10pm – Mightnight. Enjoy an open bar and DJ 4ocus on the turntables.

The Painted Bride Art Center
230 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Pa

General Admission $100
Art & Change After Party $30

May 18 & 19, 2018 Urban Guerilla Orchestra at Warmdaddy's

Simply put, an extraordinary performance is one that gives people a night to remember. The Urban Guerilla Orchestra will make the perfect edition to our line up by providing Philadelphia’s best musical sound, hands down. The Urban Guerilla Orchestra can do this by having the best musical line up in Philadelphia, featuring musicians who performed with Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Boyz II Men, Alicia Keys, The Roots and countless others. Under the leadership of the music industry veteran Henri McMillian Jr. UGO’s high energy will resonate your night from start to finish by featuring their musically diverse styles that feature sophisticated jazz, Motown classics, R+B, funk, to today’s top hits.

Warmdaddy's
1400 S. Columbus Blvd. @ Reed Street
Philadelphia Pa 19147
215.462.2000

$20 cover

May 18, 2018 12:30PM Children's Festival: Rennie Harris RHAW / The History of Hip Hop

Ages 5-15

Learn the history behind those cool hip hop moves with the talented young dancers of RHAW, or Rennie Harris Awe-inspiring Works. Created by Philly native and renowned dancer/choreographer Rennie Harris, RHAW shares the history of hip hop through repertoire excerpts and spotlights on those who invented the techniques and influenced the style. With roots in African American, Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican traditions since the 1960s, hip hop is a melting pot of culture that continues to shape, and be shaped by, society today.

Tickets: $12

The Annenberg Center
3680 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa

May 18 & 19, 2018 7:00PM Pasión y Arte Flamenco: My Voice, Our Voice | Mi Voz, Nuestra Voz

Classical flamenco form unites 21st century feminism, igniting the virtuosic stylings of Pasión y Arte.

Grounded in a rich artistic history, My Voice, Our Voice | Mi Voz, Nuestra Voz features the transcendant interplay of flamenco dance, music, and cante, side-by-side with debut excerpts of a collaborative work by Pasión y Arte's artistic director, Elba Hevia y Vaca, and choreographer Annie Wilson.

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

23 South 38th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Tickets: $8-$40

May 17, 2018 7:00-10:00PM Kenty Love en Acústico a Tartareperia 1864

Rescatando un viejo concepto y dándole la oportunidad a varios artistas para que regresen a lo mas puro de su música, ahora Philly Alternativo presenta "Desenchufados".

Podrán tener un rato agradable escuchando artistas locales e internacionales en un concepto mas intimo.

Entrada libre y el local es BYOB (Bring your own bottle).
Especiales en platos de comida para dos personas.

Los esperamos!

Tartareperia 1864
1204 N Front St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
FREE!

May 13, 2018 5:00-9:00PM*CANCELLED BECAUSE OF RAIN* West Philly Orchestra & Rafael Ponde Trio at Germantown Kitchen Garden

The Golden Hour Concert Series at Germantown Kitchen Garden is back, and we are kicking off the season with an amazing show. Please join us for a potluck beginning at 5:30. @Rafael Ponde will get the music started at 6:30, followed by West Philadelphia Orchestra. Young American Cider will be serving up their best, and we will dance the night away.
The show is $10 for adults, kids are free. Please keep in mind that this is a working farm, so we ask that you leave pets at home, follow the signs, and keep little kids close by you. Bring a blanket or a chair, some food to share, and help us celebrate the 2018 season!

Germantown Kitchen Garden Farm Stand and Plant Nursery
215 E Penn St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144
$10 adults; kids free
Cancelled because of rain May 13

May 13, 2018 12:00PM Mothers' Day Brunch with Minas Trio at World Cafe Live

Going on its 10th consecutive year, Mother’s Day Brunch with Minas is a classic event here at World Cafe. Treat your favorite Mom to a delicious brunch while being serenaded by delightful Bossa Nova sounds performed live by Orlando & Patricia and featuring special guest Andrew Neu. This event sells out, so make your reservation early.

Minas takes Brazilian and American roots to create a sound that is fresh and innovative, from ballads tinged with melancholic traits of Blues and Choro, to Folk coasting on the subtle coolness of a Bossa Nova pulse, to upbeat Sambas elaborated with instrumental jazz improvisation, scat singing and whimsical whistling. With recordings of original music and a collection of over 100 songs, Orlando and Patricia’s compositions have been compared to classics by Cole Porter and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Capturing the essence of great songwriting with memorable melodies, inventive harmonies, and poetic lyrics, the music of Minas is engaging and timeless.

Featuring core-members Orlando Haddad and Patricia King, internationally acclaimed Minas is one of the longest established Brazilian Jazz musical groups in the US today. Indicated for 3 Grammy awards in 2010 for the CD Bossa Nova Day and 4 awards for their acclaimed Symphony in Bossa (both released here at WCL), Minas has performed in major national venues such as Lincoln Center in New York, Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and the Kimmel and Mann Centers in Philadelphia.

Orlando and Patricia have enchanted audiences with their magical and unique sound, artistry and warmth, where the poetry of their lives is heard in every note. Minas reflects a perfect musical marriage with a stage presence and chemistry that only a lifetime can produce.

Andrew Neu is one of the most exciting, multi-genre musicians today. He is well respected throughout the industry for his work as a saxophonist, woodwind player, arranger, composer, educator and recording artist. Regularly touring the world with Bobby Caldwell, Diane Schuur and Smokey Robinson, Neu has shared the stage with Elton John, Patti Labelle, Mellissa Manchester, Mel Torme, Joey DeFrancesco, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philly Pops, The Four Tops, and The Temptations among others. He has recorded with Sister Sledge, Manhattan Transfer, David Sanborn, Gerald Veasley, Jeff Lorber, Brian Bromberg, Rick Braun, Brian Culbertson, Chuck Loeb, Paul Brown and Buddy DeFranco.

Orlando, Patricia and Andrew will be performing classic bossas - their Getz/Gilberto renditions are as good as it Getz, LOL- originals from Minas' 6-CD collection, and selections from their sold-out November show "Beatles in Bossa Nova".

Please note: Ticket price does not include brunch.

World Cafe Live - Upstairs
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa

Tickets: $17.50 + fees

May 12, 2018 7:30PM Miguel Zenón Quartet at The Clef Club

Featuring:

Miguel Zenón— Alto Saxophone
Luis Perdomo — Piano
Hans Glawischnig — Bass
Henry Cole — Drums

Multiple Grammy nominee and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow, Miguel Zenón, represents a select group of musicians who have masterfully balanced and blended the often contradictory poles of innovation and tradition. Widely considered as one of the most groundbreaking and influential saxophonists of his generation, he has developed a unique voice as a composer and as a conceptualist, concentrating his efforts on perfecting a fine mix between Latin American Folkloric Music and jazz.
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Zenón has released ten recordings, including the Grammy-nominated Típico (2017) and Identities Are Changeable (2014). He has performed with— among others—The SFJAZZ Collective, Charlie Haden, Fred Hersch, David Sánchez, Danilo Perez, The Vanguard Orchestra, Guillermo Klein, Jeff Ballard, Antonio Sánchez, Ray Barreto, Jerry González, the Mingus Big Band, Bobby Hutcherson, and Steve Coleman.

Zenón has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The LA Times, and has graced the cover of Downbeat two times in 2010 and 2014.

He has also written commissions for SFJAZZ, The New York State Council on the Arts, Chamber of Music America, Logan Center for the Arts, The Guggenheim Foundation, Peak Performances, MIT, and PRISM Quartet, among others. Zenón has given master classes worldwide and is on the faculty at the New England Conservatory of Music. In 2011, he founded Caravana Cultural, a program which presents free concerts in rural Puerto Rico. In 2008, Zenón received a fellowship from the Guggenheim Foundation and was one of 25 individuals to receive the coveted MacArthur Fellowship "Genius Grant."

Philadelphia Clef Club
736-38 South Broad Street
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19146

Tickets: $35. + $2. service charge

May 12, 2018 7:00-9:30PM Underground at Ron's #72: Dan Mulqueen and Jerry Decker

Dan Mulqueen is an American multi-instrumentalist from New Jersey. His approach to the handpan has led to a very distinct and recognizable sound which weighs heavily on the side of beat-driven and head-bouncing rhythms. His style comes from over 16 years of drum set playing in genres such as rock, hip-hop, reggae, trip hop, metal, jazz and many more. You can hear some phrasing and rhythmic influences from these genres in the music he creates on the handpans. Dan's songs cross a wide variety of genres and moods all while holding on to some distinct player characteristics. So matter what music you're into, there's probably something for you in his catalog!

Jerry Decker originally from Bloomsburg and now from Phoenixville, has been playing drums for over 27 years. Over the past 2 years, he discovered the newest world percussion instrument, the handpan. He plays it with great sensitivity, passion and joy!

The Armour Sisters

The Armour Sisters embody complementary musical flavors, and have enjoyed singing and playing together in various configurations over the years. Michelle and Angela love the feeling of their “blood harmonies”, and are ever-grateful for the music running through their veins. Their Pop-Pop was a jazz-pianist in the style of Art Tatum. Their father melded his early classical and jazz background with blues, Indian music, and rock and roll to create progressive rock before it was a thing. Their mother is an artist who has always given them inspiration and introduced them to oldies and Japanese music. Michelle and Angela infuse these influences with soul to craft songs, poetry, and heart-based grooves to share their life experiences, insights, and perspectives.

1012 E Southampton Ave
Wyndmoor, Pa 19038 (Glenside with a GPS)
Concert Time ... 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Community Drum Circle & Potluck
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Donation of $20.00 welcomed at the door!
(or less if need be
Reserve your seat here

May 11, 2018 7:00 & 9:00PM New Sound Brass Band at SOUTH

The Unscripted Jazz Series welcomes the New Sound Brass Band, a Philadelphia-based band that mixes Funk, R&B, Gospel and Rock to make a sound that’s a fresh and soulful twist on music. The sound of this multi-cultural unit has been described as Philly Soul spoken through brass. The band's May 11 debut at SOUTH will be part of the “Big Brass Weekend”, a celebration of the instruments that started the jazz revolution. The New Sound Brass Band connects the rich past with a bold future.

Tickets are $22.50 and available online.
South Jazz Parlor
600 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-600-0220

May 11&12, 2018 7:30 & 9:30PM "Glittering": A Tap Dance and Piano Concert at Sound Space

Tap dancer, Pamela Hetherington and singer/songwriter/accompanist, Erica Corbo, are collaborating on a new evening of music for piano, voice and tap dance that's all about the sound, moon and stars.

Inspired by their mutual love of stargazing and astronomy, this pair will play on a mix of moon-glowing jazz standards and stardust-y original tunes from Erica Corbo's album, "I, America."

Showtimes:
May 11: 7:30 and 9:30
May 12: 7:30 and 9:30

Location:
Sound Space Performing Arts
2511 West Girard Avenue, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Run time: 60 minutes
Tickets $10

May 11-13, 2018 UNIVESTival at Spruce Street Harbor Park

From Marangeli Mejia Rabell of AfroTaino Productions:

SATURDAY MAY 12th - #Univestival is celebrating the reopening of Spruce Street Harbor Park May 11-13, and AfroTaino Productions Partner, El Afro aka DJ Rahsaan will be rocking a funky set on Saturday May 12th from 3pm-5pm. It’s an all-ages, family-friendly affair, with food bites provided by Jose Garces II, live music featuring esteemed bands & musicians, and so much more. So, come one, come all! Cuz the Penn’s Landing waterfront is gonna be rockin’! Oh, and it’s FREE!

Spruce Street Harbor Park
401 South Columbus, Philadelphia, PA 19106

May 11, 2018 7:00-9:30PM Music & Art for The Soul with Paulette Branson and Mixed People

Uniquely Me By Carolee and PEC presents "Music and Art for the Soul"
Doors: 7pm Adm: $5-10 (supports future 2nd Friday events)
4050 Haverford Community Room (entrance on Preston)

Featured Band: Paulette Branson & Mixed People

*Celebrating Carolee's Birthday*

4050 Apartments Community Room
4050 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

May 11, 2018 5:00-11:00PM AfroTaino Productions presents: Talleres & Noche de Bomba at A Seed on Diamond Gallery

From AfroTaino Productions:
The Redobles de Cultura collective heads back to the city of fraternal and brotherly love, Philly, in May.

Presented by AfroTaino Productions and hosted by Betsy Casanas' Gallery space (A Seed on Diamond), we kick off the Mother's Day weekend with an evening of learning, building and jamming through Afro-Boricua expression, La Bomba.
Join us (Nicky Laboy CajaDura, Nelson Matthew Gonzalez, Julia Gutierrez-Rivera) for

5pm-6pm: Drumming/percussion workshop
6:30 - 8pm: Dance workshop
8:30pm - 11pm: Bombazo/Noche de Bomba

Take one workshop, take both or stop by for the Bombazo, there'll be something for everyone.

$15 per workshop
$25 for both workshops
$10 for Bombazo

About the Workshops:
**DRUMS - this will be a technique and rhythm focused drumming/percussion class on Bomba. Drums are not supplied...please bring your own instruments (plus this way, you can use it for the Bombazo!)
** DANCE - open level dance class, appropriate for men and women. Ladies, if you have, bring your skirts!
(spaces are limited for workshops, so we encourage an RSVP: rdcnyc8@gmail.com)

For more info:
rdcynyc8@gmail.com

May 11, 2018 8:00PM Yosvany Terry Afro-Cuban Sextet at The Painted Bride

Cuban-born saxophonist and composer Yosvany Terry, along with his powerhouse Afro-Cuban Sextet, blends musical influences from West Africa, Cuba, and American jazz. Their singular sound, now recognized as one of the most ambitious cross-cultural visions on the contemporary scene, is marked by Afro-Cuban poly-rhythms and exquisite post-bop angles. New York Times declares that Terry’s music has “helped redefine Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz as a complex new idiom.”

For Terry, “musicians are cultural ambassadors by default—constantly working with people from different cultures, and traveling to different places. With Today’s Opinion I had a chance to incorporate these cultural influences, while offering my own ‘op-ed’ piece on where I think music is and any analysis of where I see jazz headed.”

Terry is joined by a stellar cast of longtime collaborators. The group is built upon the commanding bass work of Yunior Terry, Yosvany’s younger brother. Haitian-American drummer Obed Calvaire, a rising force on the jazz scene, provides dazzling rhythmic currents, while Cuban pianist Osmany Paredes is a formidable bandleader and composer in his own right. Trumpeter Michael Rodriguez is a leading voice on the New York scene best known for his work with Charlie Haden (and his brother, pianist Robert Rodriguez) and Cuban percussion virtuoso Mauricio Herrera, like Terry a cultural bearer of various Afro-Cuban traditions, completes the ensemble.

The Painted Bride Art Center
230 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Pa
Tickets: $20 + fee