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| Live music! Beer garden! Food trucks! Penn community, come kick off our 18/19 season with: - Live music: Night Float (funk rock band) and the Bart Miltenberger Quartet (jazz) - Food trucks - Beer garden - On-stage venue tours - Ticket giveaways & deals (more info below) Free admission! Rain Location: Annenberg Center Main Lobby Penn Ticket Giveaways & Deals*: Students: Penn students can always get $10 tickets (saving up to $65 per ticket!), but come to Party on the Plaza and get a FREE TICKET with any purchase. Staff/Faculty: You always receive a 20% discount on tickets with the promo code PENN. All day on Sep 6, we’re waiving ticket fees, so make your plans now to enjoy Annenberg Center performances and take advantage of these extra savings. *Valid Penn ID must be presented to purchase tickets. One ticket per performance per student ID; four tickets per performance per staff/faculty ID. Based on availability. Not valid for guest events or Penn student shows. Must provide name and email address to get discounts. |
Friday, August 31, 2018
September 6, 2018 4:30-6:00PM Party on the Plaza at The Annenberg Center
September 6, 2018 8:30-11:00PM Back to Black: A Philly Tribute to Amy Winehouse
Back To Black: A Philly Tribute To Amy Winehouse
Back to Black: A Philly Tribute to Amy Winehouse is excited to debut at Union Transfer for their 5th tribute since 2016. We will celebrate the brilliance of Amy Winehouse's seminal album, "Back to Black” as well as many songs off “Frank” and other B-sides.
If you missed us in June 2016 at World Cafe Live, November 2016 at Ardmore Music Hall, November 2017 at Underground Arts, August 2018 at Fillmore Silver Spring (MD), or you want to come together again, please check out this intimate performance with all of your favorite songs performed live by an 8-piece band (with 3-piece horn section!) and multiple lead and back-up vocalists. Expect the same energetic line-up, with bonus material! We will perform all of this material with great attention to detail, including rare Amy songs.
THE BAND:
Alec Meltzer - drums
Brendan McGeehan - bass
Dan Finn - keys
Nate Gonzalez - keys, guitar
Drew Parker - guitar
Vince Tampio - trumpet, arranger
Mike Kania - tenor sax
Thor Espanez - bari sax
THE SINGERS:
Imani Roach
Allison Polans
Ginger Coyle
Ghingy Miles
Martha Stuckey
Ryan Williams
Our band and singers range from jazz, soul, folk, theatre, neo-soul, folk, rock and motown players from bands such as The York Street Hustle, Red 40 & The Last Groovement, and You Do You. We hope you can join us for what is sure to be a memorable evening basking in the beauty that was Amy Winehouse. We love her music deeply, and hope we can celebrate her legacy together.
Venue Information:
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
www.utphilly.com
Tickets: $15
September 6, 2018 7:30-9:00PM Kulu Mele Presents: First Thursdays Afro-Cuban Dance and Drums
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| We are having Artist Workshop sessions every first thursday, a monthly event; including dance, drum, song etc. ***Ama Schley - Dance instructor Join us as we learn Afro-Cuban songs and dances that celebrate the orishas. **This class is $10 and will run from 7:30 pm to 9pm** --------- ALL LEVELS WELCOME-------- Please spread the word!!! For more info: Call 917-238-0756; Email kulumele@kulumele.org or Visit www.kulumele.org |
Thursday, August 30, 2018
September 5, 2018 6:30-9:30PM Trinidelphia Live at Copabanana on Spruce at 40th St.
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| Trinidelphia (Chris Aschman, Shawn Hennessey, and Ian Rafalak) is setting up a new home base at Copabanana's in West Philadelphia. Join us for our monthly appearance September 5th 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. |
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Monday, August 27, 2018
September 2, 2018 1:00-3:00PM Mt. Airy Outdoor Community Drum Circle
WEATHER PERMITTING, please join us at the Mt. Airy Outdoor Community Drum Circle - September 2, 1-3PM
First Sundays 1-3PM, May through October
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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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September 2, 2018 2:00-5:00PM Rafael Pondé Trio presents the CD "Live at the Boom Room" at Fishtown Hops
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| Rafael will be presenting, releasing and selling his new CD "Live at the Boom Room" in this beautiful beer garden called "Fishtown Hops". It s a nice outdoors free concert in front of the Delaware River in the back of the Sugar House Casino! Come and get first hand your copy of the album with Rafael for just $10 Dollars!! Rafael Pondé-Voice,Guitar and samplers Steve Cochran-Bass Chad Brown-Drums |
Friday, August 24, 2018
August 30, 2018 12:30-1:30PM Magdaliz & Her Latin Ensemble Crisol at The Porch
Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol in concert at the
Free PECO Lunch Performances Series at
The Porch at the 30th Station,
2949 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Thursday, August 30th, 2018 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm
August 30, 2018 6:30-9:30PM Hardwork Movement at Spruce Street Harbor Park
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| If you’re an outdoor music lover, you'll love WXPN Welcomes Waterfront Sessions. Every Thursday from June - August the park features free performances from a variety of acclaimed local talent. Performers will be announced throughout the summer. Enjoy a $5 D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.Golden Pilsner (available for those 21+) and an awesome performance by Hardwork Movement with DJ RB Ricks. The event is part of Philadelphia -- visitphilly.com Summer Sounds in the Historic District program, featuring live music Wednesday through Sunday from June 1 through September 7, 2018, at various outdoor locations. |
Thursday, August 23, 2018
August 29, 2018 5:00-8:00PM Karen Rodriguez Latin Jazz Ensemble at Penn Museum
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| Karen Rodriguez Latin Jazz Ensemble |
Admission is just $10 general admission; Pay-what-you-wish for PennCard holders, Penn Medicine and CHOP employees with ID, and children under 6 years old; FREE for Penn Museum Members.
Penn Museum
3260 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
August 28, 2018 8:00PM Liniker e os Caramelows with Kuf Knotz and Ensemble Novo at Johnny Brenda's
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| +++TUESDAY AUGUST 28TH+++ LINIKER E OS CARAMELOWS https://www.facebook.com/linikeroficial/ KUF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE (FT. TRAP RABBIT) https://www.kufknotz.com/k-c-project ENSEMBLE NOVO http://www.ensemblenovo.com/home/ 7PM Doors / $15-17 / 21+Johnny Brenda's 1201 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, Pa 19125 |
August 28, 2018 8:00-10:30PM Not So Latin Concert Series: Tinta Roja Duo
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| House Concert with 1 set of Argentinian music, 1 set of jazz BYOB and Potluck $5 or more donation at door 1440 W. Ritner St. (corner of 15th and W. Ritner St.) |
August 28, 2018 6:00-9:00PM Urban Guerilla Orchestra Free Concert at Morris Estate
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| ******Rescheduled from August 14th****** |
Every Tuesday from 6- 9pm starting with July 10th until August 14th, come on out to Morris Estates (1610 Chelten Ave - behind Mount Airy Church of Christ on Ogontz Ave.) and enjoy FOR FREE some of today's best and brightest artists!
| Bring your lawn chairs! Morris Estates Cultural Center 1610 W. Chelten Ave Philadelphia, Pa 19126 |
Sunday, August 19, 2018
August 25, 2018 4:00-8:00PM An Evening of Art, Music, and Conversation About Puerto Rico's Recovery
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| LOGEE FILMS & LA SANTA MANO PRESENTS A BENEFIT/FUNDRAISER FOR BORINQUEN. AN EVENING OF ART, MUSIC, AND DISCUSSION OF PUERTO RICO'S RICHLY DIVERSE TRADITIONS. INCLUDING RADICAL NEW INITIATIVES ON HOW TO DEVELOP AN ECO-FRIENDLY HOMELAND. WE ARE RAISING FUNDS TO BETTER FACILITATE PUERTO RICO WITH SOLAR ENERGY AND CLEAN WATER ACTION (FILTER PENS) WHICH IS SO DESPERATELY NEEDS. $5 SUGGESTED DONATION *VIDEO RECORDING FOR UP COMING DOCUMENTRY ABOUT THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE MARIA. *PERFORMING LIVE! -JOSH JUPITER (EMCEE) -Shaun Walker (LYRIST) -Los Bomberos de la Calle MORE ACTS TBA. *ISKCON SPIRITUAL YOGA BOOK DISTRIBUTION. SPIRITUAL DISCOURSE AND Q & A FOOD & REFRESHMENTS COURTESY OF COCINA SIERRA 1748 N. HOWARD ST., PHILADELPHIA |
Saturday, August 18, 2018
August 24, 2018 10:00PM-2:00AM Worldtown Soundsystem: Travel by Map
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| Worldtown Presents < < Travel by Map! > > < < < An international sonic safari > > > Featuring Kalin & & Residents Ben Arsenal and Oluwafemi Free before 11, $5 after Liaison Room at Front Street Cafe 21+++ Worldtowns mission is to celebrate global culture through music and art. We strive to create a welcoming environment and diverse dancefloor. |
August 24, 2018 7:45-8:45PM Los Bomberos de la Calle at Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden
The 2018 season of Performances in Public Spaces in partnership with Scribe Video Center presents, Los Bomberos de la Calle. Los Bomberos De la Calle is a Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena music group based in North Philadelphia.
Each summer, Scribe holds Street Movies!, a free outdoor performance, film screening and discussion series that takes place in diverse low-income neighborhoods throughout the Greater Philadelphia region and is produced in partnership with area community groups.
From June through October, the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) presents Performances in Public Spaces, a free series of family-friendly, cultural performances in parks and plazas throughout Philadelphia neighborhoods. The series is part of OACCE’s Arts in Action initiative that regularly brings quality arts programming to communities across Philadelphia and supports local, creative talent. For more, creativephl.org/pps.
Each summer, Scribe holds Street Movies!, a free outdoor performance, film screening and discussion series that takes place in diverse low-income neighborhoods throughout the Greater Philadelphia region and is produced in partnership with area community groups.
From June through October, the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) presents Performances in Public Spaces, a free series of family-friendly, cultural performances in parks and plazas throughout Philadelphia neighborhoods. The series is part of OACCE’s Arts in Action initiative that regularly brings quality arts programming to communities across Philadelphia and supports local, creative talent. For more, creativephl.org/pps.
Friday, August 17, 2018
August 23, 2018 8:45PM-2:00AM Brasil's LIVE with Elvis Bonilla Y Su Orquesta
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| BRASIL’S LIVE! featuring music from our area’s hottest Latin bands! Come out and hit the dance floor to the sounds of Philly’s amazing live musicians! And downstairs, check out our 100% Bachata Only Room! It will be a night like no other! ★ Doors open at 8:45pm ★ Bachata Lesson at 9:00pm Michael Andino ★ Salsa Lesson at 9:45 pm with Michael Andino ★ Live Salsa by Elvis Bonilla y Su Orquesta ★ Salsa Room with DJS PhillyBoy Roland Simmons & Noel Rodriguez from Algorhythm Dance Studio ★ Bachata Room with DJ Jose Big Boy ★ Photos & video by Priscilla Marino ★ Hostess Alyssa Laya ★ Dancing from 10:30pm to 2am Drink Specials... ★ $3 Coronas (until 11pm) ★ $4 Margaritas ★ $3 House Tequila Shots (all night) Brasil's Nightclub 112 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 ADMISSION: $10 |
August 23, 2018 8:30PM Balún / Grandchildren (duo) at PhilaMOCA
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| AfroTaino Productions and PhilaMOCA present Balún / Mons Vi / Grandchildren (duo) Doors 8:00 / Show 8:30 / $12 adv / $14 day-of Balún San Juan-via-Brooklyn electronic indie band Balún are excited to share "El Espanto," the newest single from their upcoming album Prisma Tropical, due later this year on Good Child Music. The track premiered via NPR Music's Alt.Latino, who called the album "an adventurous journey into a heavily electronic mélange of sounds complemented by ethereal and beguiling vocals." The track is available to stream now via NPR, and can now be found on all DSPs. Grandchildren (duo) Band from Philadelphia whose multi-instrumentalist members trade performance roles often. Aleks Martray, Russell Brodie, Roman Salcic, John Vogel, Tristan Palazzolo, Adam Katz. PhilaMOCA 531 N. 12th Street http://www.philamoca.org |
August 23, 2018 9:00PM-2:00AM Salsa Under the Stars on the Moshulu with Live Music
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| Boat + Live Music + Good Cause + 3 DJs + Lesson + Performances + 300 Dancers = MEGA EPIC PARTY Dance Republic is proud to announce our first Giveback Event - we're donating half of the net proceed to Ethan Allen K-8 (where Sydelle IP is a teacher) to help provide school supplies for students from low-income families. ⚓ Arturo Stable & Grupo Sondeaki ⚓ Free Lesson w/ Frankie Gerard 9pm Studios ⚓ DJ Kevin Ngo - DJ Greg Lam - DJ Jeison Moreno ⚓ PERFORMANCES ⚓ Professional Photographer: Stephanie Ramones, Contigo Photos + Films ⚓ 50/50 Raffles ⚓ $10 Cover / $7 with school suppliesNEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES ✏️Bookbags ✏️Pencils ✏️Crayons ✏️Markers ✏️Dry erase markers ✏️Erasers ✏️Glue sticks ✏️Scissors ✏️Folders ✏️Composition books ✏️Ziplock sandwich bags ✏️Blank Copy Paper ✏️Lysol Wipes (Flu season) ✏️Hand sanitizer ✏️Hand soap ✏️Paper Towels ✏️Tissues The Deck @ The Moshulu 401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd |
Thursday, August 16, 2018
August 22, 2018 5:00-8:00PM Urban Shaman at Penn Museum
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| Urban Shaman |
Kick back, relax, and enjoy some of Philadelphia’s best live bands Wednesday evenings in the Penn Museum’s beautiful outdoor Stoner Courtyard. The eighth annual Summer Nights Concert Series brings an eclectic lineup of performances—with the sounds of Creole Zydeco, Latin Jazz, Middle Eastern folk, Pre-Revolutionary Cuba, and more. The galleries stay open, with an optional guided tour (topics vary) at the set break. Outside, the Pepper Mill Café offers light foods and beverages.
Admission is just $10 general admission; Pay-what-you-wish for PennCard holders, Penn Medicine and CHOP employees with ID, and children under 6 years old; FREE for Penn Museum Members.
Penn Museum
3260 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
August 22, 2018 7:45-8:45PM Performances in Public Spaces - CAGE Dance Group at Mifflin Square Park
The 2018 season of Performances in Public Spaces in partnership with Scribe Video Center presents, Cambodian American Girls Empowering (CAGE). CAGE Dance Group is a classical Cambodian dance troupe led by Lanica Angpak.
Each summer, Scribe holds Street Movies!, a free outdoor performance, film screening and discussion series that takes place in diverse low-income neighborhoods throughout the Greater Philadelphia region and is produced in partnership with area community groups.
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