December 6, 2019 5:00-8:45PM Feliz Navidad at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Consulmex Filadelfia, Mexican Cultural Center Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Museum of Art invite you to the event: "Feliz Navidad"

Friday, December 6th, 2019 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (2600 Benjamin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130).

-Come and enjoy great music with members of the Villalobos Brothers.
-Vote for you favorite piñata as part of our annual community contest.

Open to the public and free after museum admission.

For more information call (215) 592-0410 or email info@mexicanculturalcenter.org

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December 6, 2019 9:00PM Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Food and Music at WCL

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH
9PM
FREE ENTRY

Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Music and Food 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 performs music of pre-Revolutionary Cuba, including the Son, Cha-Cha-Chá and Bolero. The group's main aspiration is to pay homage to Cuba's deep and treasured musical history as well as infuse a new energy and fresh interpretation into the music. The group was founded in 2010 by Jeff Torchon as a way to recreate the incredible music he heard on the Buena Vista Social Club album and documentary.

The Lounge at World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Free Admission

December 6, 2019 5:00-9:00PM Ahlan! Al-Bustan Open House with Live Music

Join us for AHLAN! – Open House Celebration on First Friday, December 6, 2019, 5:00-9:00 PM

Come meet Al-Bustan’s team!  Enjoy a celebratory evening of art, music, food, and mingling.

5:00- 8:00 Appetizers + Art-making
6:00  Remarks + Intro to Al-Bustan Team and Tremain Smith
6:10  Music by Hafez Kotain and Issam Rafea
6:30  Performance of Jadaka-I Ghaythu by Dr. Jay Fuellen and Muhammad Elian
6:45  Percussion by West Philadelphia Community Ensemble led by Hafez Kotain
7:00  Remarks + Intro to Al-Bustan Team and Tremain Smith
7:40  Music by Hafez Kotain and Issam Rafea

December 6, 2019 6:00-8:00PM Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol at Winterfest

Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol
performing as the house band for the
Blue Cross River Rink Winterfest and Tree Lighting Event
Friday, December 6, 2019
From 6:00pm-8:00pm

The popular Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest on the Delaware River waterfront goes all out in lighting its tree on Friday, December 6. Attendees can enjoy multiple performances throughout the night, an appearance from Santa, tasty snacks and drinks, crafts and a grand tree-lighting finale complete with fireworks.

Where: Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard
FREE

December 5, 2019 10:00PM-1:30AM De Tierra Caliente at TIME

It´s TIME for De Tierra Caliente! Join us for our penultimate show of the year before taking off until March.

Salsa, Son, Samba, Bomba, Plena, Reggae, Soca, Merengue, Funk, Bolero, Bossa Nova y mas pa´ que tu la goces!

No cover

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December 2, 2019 9:00PM-1:00AM Latin Night at TIME Restaurant and Bar

Join Chris Aschman, Papo Buda, Jessee Hernandez, and Raudelis Cisneros at TIME for Latin Jazz!
TIME
1315 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA
No cover

December 1, 2019 5:30-8:00PM "Beat Keepers: Women With Rhythm" Film Screening & Jam

"BeatKeepers: Women with Rhythm", a documentary showcasing amateur and professional female percussionists and their rise from novice to professional, from solo musicians to cultural creators and innovators, with special guest and director of the film Cindy Goldberg.

Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion, moderated by Drum Like a Lady founder, LaTreice V Branson, with director Cindy Goldberg, featured drummer from the film, Barbara Duncan, and several other women from the Tri-State who’ve integrated their musical abilities into a movement within their communities and abroad.

5:30 PM

Movie Screening

6:30 PM

Q&A with Cindy Goldberg

7:15 PM

Jam Session

December 1, 2019 6:30PM Sun Ra Arkestra at Ardmore Music Hall

U.S. free-jazz ensemble that emerged during the mid-'50s. Initially centered around Sun Ra for almost 40 years, the Arkestra went through various incarnations and is still active currently under the leadership of Marshall Allen.

Performers

SUN RA ARKESTRA

Date And Time

Sun, December 1, 2019, 6:30 PM EST

Doors at 6:00 PM

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Location

The Ardmore Music Hall

23 East Lancaster Ave

Ardmore, PA 19003

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Tickets: $18-$35

November 30 & December 1, 2019 Kulu Mele's "Ogun and the People" at the Annenberg

World Premiere // Annenberg Center Debut

Traditional West African dance and drumming take centerstage as Philadelphia's Kulu Mele makes its Annenberg Center debut in the commissioned work, Ogun & the People. This full-length production explores the Afro-Cuban/Yoruba parable of the deity Ogun, a warrior and protector who abandons the other gods, wreaking terrible violence and famine on the world. Through vibrant dance and energetic percussion, Kulu Mele celebrates its 50th anniversary in this very special world premiere.

Please note, this performance includes water-based haze.

The Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theatre
3680 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.898.3900

• Saturday, November 30 @ 8 PM · TICKETS
• Sunday, December 1 @ 3 PM · TICKETS

November 29, 2019 8:00PM Philly Alternativo presents: A Different Kind of Latin Night

Friday, November 29

The Fire
412 W. Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA

$10adv/$13dos

Age: 21+

Performing live:

Kenty Love
https://youtu.be/GhSJEysQVmg

Blssom (NYC)
https://youtu.be/k8bcjbHAkBI

Todos Santos (Mexico)
https://youtu.be/4DCMxHdz6pE

Andres Arciniega
https://youtu.be/VhP-IERLmfQ

Maskao (Colombia)
https://youtu.be/Q3qTYDGOhOc

Serene & Salinas
https://youtu.be/zvYydaADFzY

November 29, 2019 8:30PM Parranda with Los Bomberos de la Calle at Salsa

Salsa
2126 E Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19125

November 27, 2019 9:00PM-2:00AM Salsa & Bachata Thanksgiving Eve with De Tierra Caliente

Add some kick to your Holiday weekend. Join us for a Salsa & Bachata Thanksgiving Eve Event - Cranberry Salsa.

With music from the Latin party band De Tierra Caliente that is sure to fill the air with bright colors & get everybody up and dancing. Catchy melodies and unaffected lyrics fuse with Latin, Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms to inspire an irresistible party.

Plus, DJ Valentin will be on site with Philly Outdoor Bachata & Salsa bringing you your favorite bachata beats.

Event is indoors!

Sparkling Cranberry Sangria & More Themed Specials!

NO COVER

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November 27, 2019 8:00PM Urban Guerilla Orchestra with Nadjah Nicole at WCL

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.

Nadjah Nicole

Nadjah Nicole from NBC’s Emmy Award winning TV show The Voice, is a Delaware native. She was formally introduced to 10 million viewers during her 10 week run on the show. She is a talented singer and songwriter who has amassed an impressive resume.

Performers

URBAN GUERILLA ORCHESTRA

Nadjah Nicole

Date And Time

Wed, November 27, 2019, 8:00 PM EST

Doors at 6:30 PM

Location

World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Tickets: $17-$20 + fees

November 26, 2019 8:00-10:30PM Not So Latin Concerts: Patricio Acevedo + Suzzette Ortiz

November 25, 2019 9:00PM-1:00AM Latin Night at TIME

Join Chris Aschman, Christian Noguera, Raudelis Cisneros, and Jessee Hernandez for live Latin dance music at TIME Restaurant.  No cover

TIME
1315 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, Pa

November 25, 2019 8:00PM La NOCHE Featuring Alea

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!

8-9PM – The La NOCHE Band

9PM - Alea

About Alea:

Alongside brilliant performers Sinuhé Padilla-Isunza, Franco Pinna, and Juan F. Ruiz; Alea delivers a high energy performance that travels through many countries in Latin America and that recreates its rich culture. The group accentuates buttery vocals, deep-rooted grooves, holistic guitar conversations and riveting sax and clarinet performance. The communion of Cumbia, Vallenato, Rancheras, Jazz, and Pop make possible their diverse soundscape with that New York City edge.

SEI Innovation Studio

Inside the Kimmel Center

2 levels below ground floor

300 S Broad St

Philadelphia, PA 19102

FREE

November 23, 2019 7:00PM Film Screening: "Steelpan Now: Notes on Where Pan Gone" at Scribe Video

Ryan Saunders is an award winning independent documentary filmmaker with deep roots in Philadelphia Collaborative Community Media. In his over 20 year relationship with Scribe Video Center, Saunders has taught numerous workshops and participated in various community history projects. “We are perhaps entrenched in the ‘4th wave’ of the Information Age, but the third wave highlighted a serious gap in information and technology that continues to leave many communities behind,” said Saunders when asked why he got involved with community media activism. “My involvement with Scribe showed me that there were communities of people who wanted to tell their stories, be it personal or about their communities.” In 2010, Saunders joined Philadelphia’s public access television network, PhillyCAM, as Technical Director. Born on the twin-island state of Trinidad & Tobago in the Caribbean, his more personal film work explores the history, culture and experiences of Caribbean immigrants in North America.

Saturday, November 23, 2019, 7:00 PM

Steelpan Now! Notes on Where Pan Gone (USA, 2019, 45 Min excerpt) by Ryan Saunders and Aaron R. Astillero
SteelPan Now! delves into the world of the steel pan instrument, its innovators, its players and the music that reverberates from it. The film follows the steelpan movement and seeks to highlight the evolution of the steelpan, a unique 20th century invention developed by the disadvantaged and denigrated youth in 1940s Trinidad.

Operating Outside the Lines (USA, 2013, 24 Min) Community Visions Project Facilitators: Corey Chao, Ryan Saunders, and Valerie Keller
Operating Outside the Lines explores the history of Brandywine Workshop’s 40 years of printmaking and other visual art, including testimonials from artists. Founded in 1972 by Allan Edmunds, Brandywine is a national center for printmaking.

Scribe Video Center

3908 Lancaster Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19104

215 222 4201 

$5 admission

inquiry@scribe.org

November 22, 2019 7:00PM Film Screening: "Mother Dot's Philadelphia" at Scribe Video

Ryan Saunders is an award winning independent documentary filmmaker with deep roots in Philadelphia Collaborative Community Media. In his over 20 year relationship with Scribe Video Center, Saunders has taught numerous workshops and participated in various community history projects. “We are perhaps entrenched in the ‘4th wave’ of the Information Age, but the third wave highlighted a serious gap in information and technology that continues to leave many communities behind,” said Saunders when asked why he got involved with community media activism. “My involvement with Scribe showed me that there were communities of people who wanted to tell their stories, be it personal or about their communities.” In 2010, Saunders joined Philadelphia’s public access television network, PhillyCAM, as Technical Director. Born on the twin-island state of Trinidad & Tobago in the Caribbean, his more personal film work explores the history, culture and experiences of Caribbean immigrants in North America.

Friday, November 22, 2019, 7:00 PM

Mother Dot’s Philadelphia (USA, 2002, 26 Min) by Malkia K. Lydia and Ryan Saunders
Mother Dot’s Philadelphia follows Philly jazz legend Dottie “Mother Dot” Smith as she visits her contemporaries and old venues. The film aired on Philadelphia’s Public Television WYBE and its musical score, composed by Philadelphia’s own Rodney Whittenberg, won a regional Emmy.

Mother Dot’s Philadelphia: The Music Continues (USA, 2004, 26 Min) by Malkia K. Lydia and Ryan Saunders
Filled with music and candid conversations about faith and family,  The Music Continues is the follow-up to Mother Dot’s Philadelphia, included in Philadelphia Stories 4 series on WYBE.

Scribe Video Center

3908 Lancaster Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19104

$5 admission

November 22, 2019 7:30-9:30PM AMLA – Music from Puerto Rico, with Suzzette Ortiz

Esperanza Arts Center Ensemble-In-Residence
Folk and dance music of Puerto Rico with Suzzette Ortiz
Friday, November 22, 2019, 7:30pm

Conversation and Audience Q&A immediately following the performance

Tickets $10 Adults
Free Admission for children and students under 18.

Musica Puertorriquena will include a compendium of: danzas, musica Jibara (originally music from the mountain dwelling peasants), bomba, plena, boleros, salsa y regueton.  The concert will be multi-disciplinary, including audio-visual and dance. Esperanza Academy Dance Ensemble under the direction of Tania Ramos, will premiere original choreography of a new work composed by Suzzette Ortiz after Hurricane Maria entitled “Yukiyu” (the Taino Indian God that lives in “El Yunque”). Ortiz will share the stage with Juan Medina on bass, guitar and vocals, Pedro Zayas on timbal, Augusto Febres on congas, Iriana Alvelo on cuatro, Rene Ginett on vocals and Ortiz herself on vocals and piano. Waleska Lopez will also make an appearance as special guest bomba dancer.

Teatro Esperanza
4261 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Tel: (215) 324-0746

Email: patronservices@esperanza.us

November 21, 2019 7:00PM Film Screening: Ryan Saunders' "Bacchanal Time: The People's Carnival"

Ryan Saunders is an award winning independent documentary filmmaker with deep roots in Philadelphia Collaborative Community Media. In his over 20 year relationship with Scribe Video Center, Saunders has taught numerous workshops and participated in various community history projects. “We are perhaps entrenched in the ‘4th wave’ of the Information Age, but the third wave highlighted a serious gap in information and technology that continues to leave many communities behind,” said Saunders when asked why he got involved with community media activism. “My involvement with Scribe showed me that there were communities of people who wanted to tell their stories, be it personal or about their communities.” In 2010, Saunders joined Philadelphia’s public access television network, PhillyCAM, as Technical Director. Born on the twin-island state of Trinidad & Tobago in the Caribbean, his more personal film work explores the history, culture and experiences of Caribbean immigrants in North America.

Thursday, November 21, 2019, 7:00 PM

Bacchanal Time: The People’s Carnival (USA, 2003, 60 min)
Winner of Best Caribbean Themed Film at the 5th Annual Jamerican Film Festival in 2003, Bacchanal Time explores and documents the initial history and spread of the Trinidad Carnival to North America.

Scribe Video Center

3908 Lancaster Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19104

$5 admission