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Monday, July 30, 2018
August 5, 2018 1:00-3:00PM Mt. Airy Outdoor Community Drum Circle
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Join Ron Kravitz & Christine Hopkins, 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. Click for DIRECTIONS
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August 5, 2018 2:00-8:00PM Acana Multicultural Fest at Penns Landing
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| Grammy-nominated African music and dance artists will take center stage once again when the PECO Multicultural Series Presents the 11th annual African Festival hosted by The African Cultural Alliance of North America’s (ACANA). The African Musical, Dance and Cultural Festival will involve 6 hours of nonstop music, food, games and activities for the whole family. On Sunday, August 5th with the African Festival which will take place from 2:00pm to 8pm at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing/ Delaware River Waterfront . 2018 marks our 11th anniversary of hosting the African Festival as part of the PECO Multicultural Series. Featuring: Sharon Katz and The Peace Train Rafiya Yemi Alade Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble Location: Penn's Landing 101 S. Columbus Blvd Philadelphia, Pa 19106 FREE admission |
August 5, 2018 6:00-10:00PM De Tierra Caliente at Paris Bistro
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A Latin party band whose music fills the air with bright colors and gets everybody up and dancing. Catchy melodies and unaffected lyrics fuse with Latin, Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms to inspire an irresistible North/South American party.
$15 entertainment charge, make your reservation today |
Sunday, July 29, 2018
August 4, 2018 12:00-8:00PM 14fh Annual African Independence Day Maat Celebration
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| It is "The Cultural Showcase Of The Immortals" and The Philly Mid-Summer's Tradition Continues... Join us on Saturday, August 4th for the 14th Annual Afrakan Independence Day Maat Celebration 2018: Afraka Forever!!! presented by the Afrakan Independence Day Organizing Committee & Urban Shaman Productions. Which will take place at Malcolm X Memorial Park located at 52nd & Pine Street from 12pm to 8pm Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Featuring United Front/Afrikan Insurrektion Muzik, The Irritated Genie Of Soufese, Res, The Urban Shamans, The Universal Afrikan Dance & Drum Ensemble, Camara Arts Afrikan Dance & Drum Ensemble, UNIA-ACL, Mama Pam Africa, Monsho & Nawasha Edu of The Akoma House Initative, Professor Carl Tone Jones, Jahzara & The Moonshadow Band and many, many more. As well as the recipient of the 2018 Ahmed Akil Tahir Pearl Of Africa Award. There will also be a Traditional Afrakan Marketplace, Children's Pavilion, Health & Wellness Pavilion and Educational Pavilion and our Annual Afrikan Fashion Show. As this event is also in honor and commemoration of "Black August". For more information about vending, volunteering, performing or presenting at A.I.D. Maat Celebration 2018 please contact us at (267) 521-1544 or email us at afrakanindependenceday@gmail.com or checkout our webpage afrakanindependenceday.org. We are looking forward to seeing you all at A.I.D. Maat Celebration 2018: Afraka Forever!!! Abibifahodie & Abibitumi!!! Which means Afrikan Liberation & Black Power!!! |
August 4, 2018 12:30-7:00PM Community Unity Music Festival in Clark Park
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| The 5th Annual Community Unity Music Festival. Please join us for a day of music, fun, peace, awareness and love. Our goal is to put an instrument in the hand of a child before a weapon. "Put down the guns and pick up an instrument"! -Carol Faulkner, Founder |
August 4, 2018 6:00-8:00PM Music on Main: De Tierra Caliente
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Enjoy some fantastic latin fusion party music and performance under the open sky with De Tierra Caliente! BYOB, picnic, get take out 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 - Touchstone Art Gallery, Yardley Business Association, Burritos Yardley, and Yardley General - and partners - Yardley Boro, Yardley Borough Police Department, and Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County.
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August 4, 2018 8:00PM Breakwater + Urban Guerilla Orchestra at Ardmore Music Hall
Saturday, August 4th 2018
at The Ardmore Music Hall
**Breakwater**
Breakwater is an American funk band from Philadelphia. The band released two albums: Breakwater in 1978, and Splashdown in 1980. The latter features the song "Release the Beast", which was sampled for the Murs track "Intro" in the album Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition. "Release the Beast" was later sampled by Daft Punk for the song "Robot Rock", which appeared on the album Human After All.
**Urban Guerilla Orchestra**
The URBAN GUERILLA ORCHESTRA is simply untouchable. Consummate professionals with decades of experience, World class musicians that record and tour with major label artists. Undoubtedly they are one of the best bands performing throughout the United States today. Directed by trumpeter Henri McMillian, The URBAN GUERILLA ORCHESTRA is comprised of instrumentalists and vocalists who have worked with artist such as Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Boyz II Men, Alicia Keys, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Kool & the Gang, The Roots and countless others.
7:30pm Seated Doors
8pm Standing Doors
8:30pm Show
Tickets: $20 Adv // $25 D.O.S // $35 Seated
Saturday, July 28, 2018
August 3, 2018 8:00PM Havana Nights: Cuban Music and Food at World Cafe Live
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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
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.
DJ RAHSAAN OF AFROTAINO PRODUCTIONS
Venue Information:
World Cafe Live Philadelphia - Upstairs 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Doors at 7:00PM; show at 8:00PM
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August 3, 2018 7:00-10:00PM Salsa Night at The Piazza at Schmidt's Commons
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| First Friday Salsa Nights in the Piazza are back for the 2018 season with Siempre Salsa Philly & Take the Lead Dance Project! This month's live band will be Wanda Rivera Y Su Orquesta 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. |
Friday, July 27, 2018
August 2, 2018 7:30-9:00PM KuluMele Presents: First Thursdays at CEC
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| We are back for the month of AUGUST, continuing our first Thursday dance class at 7:30pm for just $10. Come and Join Us!!! Location: Community Education Center 3500 Lancaster Ave, Philly |
Thursday, July 26, 2018
August 1, 2018 7:00-11:00PM Rooftop Salsa + Bachata Social at Bok Bar
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| What do you get when you combine the best rooftop bar in the city with the most magnificent view of Philadelphia, sultry salsa + bachata music, hundreds of dancers, beautiful sunset and a great floor to dance on? That's right, the BEST Latin dance social of the summer. Welcome to ROOFTOP SALSA + BACHATA SOCIAL - another 5-star event by Dance Republic. 💃21 and over🕺 💃🕺COVER: $7 - $12 (pay what you want) 💃🕺Dance lesson w/ Keila Perez-Vega at 7PM 💃🕺DJ Kevin Ngo + DJ Jeison Moreno 💃🕺Professional photographer: Stephanie Ramones from Contigo Photos + Films 💃🕺Professional videographer: Brandon Walker from House Of Aperture 💃💃Greeters: Samantha & Angela Please help share, tag and invite. Bok Bar 800 Mifflin St. Philadelphia, Pa |
August 1, 2018 5:00-8:00PM Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble CRISOL at Penn Museum
Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble CRISOL, Spanish for melting pot, is an ensemble that has been performing in the Philadelphia and surrounding areas since 1997. This group is dedicated to the interpretation of a variety of folk and traditional music genres from Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, and other parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Summer Nights Concerts Series invites guests of all ages to kick back, relax, and enjoy music, friends, and family in the Penn Museum’s outdoor Stoner Courtyard, with its gardens and grassy areas, fountains, outdoor tables, and concert-style seating. The galleries stay open—including the Museum’s new Middle East Galleries—with an optional guided tour (topics and galleries vary) at the set break. Outside, the Pepper Mill Café offers light foods, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests are invited to bring their own picnic foods and blanket (but no alcoholic beverages). Concerts move inside in inclement weather. Admission is just $10 (includes Museum admission); FREE for Penn Museum Members and children under six years old.
Penn Museum
3260 South St.
Philadelphia, Pa
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
July 31, 2018 6:00-8:00PM Trinidelphia Free Outdoor Concert in Olde City
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| Trinidelphia Come and enjoy the summer night with fellow Philadelphians in this beautiful, historic churchyard. St. Peter's Church, between 3rd and 4th on Pine. Bring a Chair. Tonights lineup will feature Shawn Hennessey on vocals/percussion/guitar, Ian Rafalak on bass, Joe Truglio on drums, and Chris Aschman on steel pan and trumpet. FREE! |
July 31, 2018 8:00-10:30PM Not So Latin Jazz Series: Doble Trios
Potluck/BYOB
Donation at the door: $5 or more
Doors open at 8:00PM
Monday, July 23, 2018
July 29, 2018 8:00PM Touareg Music: Tinariwen at TLA
TLA
334 south St.
Philadelphia, Pa
Tickets:$30
Sunday, July 22, 2018
July 28, 2018 9:00AM-11:45PM Philadelphia Dance Day 2018
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| Come be a part of the ninth annual nonprofit Philadelphia Dance Day! A group of local dance companies and independent instructors have teamed up to offer a Saturday packed with more than 25 FREE workshops, live performances and a $10 evening dance party and showcase. The goal: to unite the community in celebrating dance as a powerful platform for creative expression and physical activity. All dance enthusiasts – regardless of experience – are invited to take part in the fun on July 28, 2018. There will be something for everyone, from tap dancing to ballroom to Zumba for all ages. No need to pre-register, just show up ready to dance! Most of the workshops will be held at the Gershman Y in Center City, but a few will also be held at Major Moment Studio (1624 South Street) and Headlong Studios (1170 S. Broad St). Visit any of these studios during the day to sample as many free workshops as you like, then come together in the evening for the main event at the Y. Festivities there will include an all-ages hip-hop masterclass, a variety of partner dance lessons, social dancing and a performance showcase featuring both student and professional dance groups. Find the schedule, as well as locations, class descriptions, what to wear and other frequently asked questions, at philadelphiadanceday.com. |
July 28, 2018 5:30-6:30PM Performances in Public Spaces - Modero at FDR Park
The 2018 season of Performances in Public Spaces presents, Modero & Company. Modero is a community based traditional Indonesian and fusion dance company.
This performance will be part of a cultural preservation effort and an invitation for all to enjoy the beauty of traditional dances, customs and to get to know the Indonesian community. Modero will lead the audience in a simple Indonesian dance, their namesake, “Modero,” which is a social dance circle.
This performance will be part of a cultural preservation effort and an invitation for all to enjoy the beauty of traditional dances, customs and to get to know the Indonesian community. Modero will lead the audience in a simple Indonesian dance, their namesake, “Modero,” which is a social dance circle.
Saturday, July 21, 2018
July 27, 28 & 29, 2018 Keystone Jazz Collective 2018 Inaugural Tour
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The Keystone Jazz Collective
July 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm$15.00
The Keystone Jazz Collective is a collaboration of Jazz artists, based in the State of Pennsylvania, coming together to bring to light the historical and contemporary contributions to Jazz music by Pennsylvanians. Pennsylvania has birthed and nurtured many composers, musicians, and bandleaders. These artists play a significant role in America’s Jazz History. The Keystone Collective is a statewide, multi-generational ensemble that honors the past, plays in the present and creates for the future.
Artists to be present are:
Reggie Watkins, Trombone
Luke Carlos, O’Reilly, Piano
Nimrod Speaks, Bass
George Heid III, Drums
Philadelphia, PA United States The Keystone Jazz Collective
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July 27, 2018 7:00-10:00PM Twilight in the Magic Gardens: Mixed People
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The 2018 season of Twilight in the Gardens is in full swing, and July’s event is keeping the momentum going in a big way! Paulette Branson & Mixed People is a funky, soul fusion band with hints of rock and world music, otherwise known as new age funk. The music is progressive, and the energy and emotion behind this band will get you dancing on your feet and singing along! Teaching Artist Caroline Oddo is a Philadelphia-based artist and musician. For this month’s activity, Oddo will get your imagination going with unique paper dolls. Create yourself, a friend, or someone who inspires you! Googly eyes, glitter, markers, stickers, beads, and more will help you dress up and give personality to your doll – or use popsicle sticks to turn it into a puppet! Visitors also have the chance to learn more about PMG through fun, casual mini-tours of the space and can check out the "Outsider Inspirations" exhibition in our galleries. All Twilights are a BYOBBS event (Bring Your Own Booze, Blanket, and Snacks), and guests are encouraged to relax and picnic in the space. |
July 27, 2018 8:00-10:00PM Hafez Live! A Night of Arab Music
Featuring
Hafez Kotain – vocals
Gabriel Dahrie – violin
Sam Younes – keyboard
Carlo Fakhoury – guitar
George Maamari – buzuq
Joseph Ibrahim – tableh
Nazir Al-Masry – katem/riq
Ryan Tabshi – tabl/katem
Bashir Dahrieh – drums
Tickets: Advance: $40 and $20 Students with ID | At the Door: $45 for All
Mezze (Levantine appetizers), sweets, and soft drinks provided.
BYOB/W (Bring Your Own Beer or Wine)
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HAFEZ LIVE!
A NIGHT OF ARAB MUSIC
Date: Friday July 27, 2018
Time: Doors open 7:15pm | Music 8-10pm
Mezze (Levantine appetizers) and soft drinks provided
BYOB
Location: Trinity Center for Urban Life – 22nd and Spruce St, Philadelphia
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