February 4, 2022 9:00PM Viernes Calientes: A Latin Dance Party with Jibaro con Tumbao at WCL

 

First Fridays just got a lot spicier! Put on your dancing shoes and join us in The Lounge for our returning free monthly series, Viernes Calientes. Get ready to dine, drink, and dance the night away with live music from Jibaro Con Tumbao. Salsa​, Merengue, Reggae, Samba, Chacha, Bolero, Rumba, Funk… this Latin Dance Party knows no borders.

This event is FREE, no tickets required!  Reservations are highly encouraged.

The Lounge at World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

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January 29, 2022 11:00AM-4:00PM CultureFest! Lunar New Year Celebration at Penn Museum

 

CultureFest! celebrates the diversity of our region through tours, performances, discussions, crafts, and more. Join our signature in-person festival at the Museum and connect at home with themed virtual programs. Learn from local artists and community organizations as we explore global cultural traditions and illuminate our shared humanity.

The Penn Museum is thrilled to present our annual Lunar New Year celebration in partnership with Penn Lions! Many communities recognize Lunar New Year, including those who identify with Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Tibetan cultures. The holiday traditionally begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends 15 days later on the first full moon. This festive holiday originated as a time to rest from farm work and be with loved ones. The diverse customs of Lunar New Year include feasting, exchanging gifts, lighting exquisite lanterns, and making offerings to gods and ancestors.

Join us for virtual and in-person events that offer fun for the whole family, including a make-or-take arts activity, workshops, performances, and the beloved lion dance!

Included with Museum Admission

Penn Museum

3260 South Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

215.898.4000

January 28, 2022 6:00-10:00PM Latin Jazz Night at Izlas Latin Cuisine

 

January 27, 2022 7:00 & 9:00PM Pablo Batista's Latin Jazz Quintet at SOUTH Jazz Kitchen

 

Gerald Veasley’s Unscripted Series presents Pablo Batista’s Latin Jazz Quintet

Master percussionist Pablo Batista has performed, recorded and toured internationally for 30 years with some of the biggest stars in rhythm and blues, jazz, Latin, pop and gospel. These have included artists as diverse as Alicia Keys, Patti Labelle, Kirk Franklin, Jill Scott, Gerald Levert, Jeffrey Osborne, Phyllis Hy-man, Teddy Pendergrass, Diane Reeves, Norman Brown, Manny Oquendo and Libre, Eddie Palmieri, and Musiq. A drummer of unusually diverse talents, he is highly regarded for his professionalism, tireless work ethic and ability to listen and integrate his playing into almost any style at the highest level of musician-ship. He holds the rare distinction of having performed on Grammy-winning releases in jazz, R & B and gospel, but he has also been a guest with the Philadelphia Orchestra Percussion Ensemble.

Tickets for 7:00PM set

Tickets for 9:00PM set

South Jazz Club / Unscripted Jazz Series

600 North Broad Street

at Mt. Vernon

Philadelphia, PA 19130

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January 20-22, 2022 8:00PM Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca at Plays and Players

 

Announcing the much-anticipated return to live performance of
Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca
with an evening of works celebrating the Company’s emergence from isolation.

Plays & Players Theatre
Philadelphia, PA

THREE NIGHTS ONLY
January 20-22, 2022

January 13, 2022 9:00PM Jazz Jam with Omar's Hat at The Lounge at World Cafe Live

 

Join us for our free Jazz Jam residency with Omar's Hat, typically on the second Thursday of the month! Omar's Hat is a collective of musicians based out of Philadelphia. They host late night sessions featuring young local talent from across the city. Although many of them come from a background in jazz, their jam sessions often take the music everywhere from Latin and progressive rock to neo-soul and gospel.

COVID INFORMATION: Until further notice, all guests will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for entry to World Cafe Live. Masks must be worn by all attendees at all times except when eating or drinking. By purchasing tickets, you acknowledge that everyone in your party will follow any regulations in place at time of show (subject to change), and will not be entitled to a refund for noncompliance. Please check here for current venue protocol. Thanks for your support & cooperation in ensuring a safe return to live music!


All shows at The Lounge are General Admission and seating is not guaranteed. 
Click here to make a reservation and guarantee a seat or call our Box Office at 215-222-1400.

The Lounge at World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

January 13, 2022 7:00-11:00PM Jazz Fundraiser for The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts

 

All That Jazz! Chris’ Jazz Café Teams Up with the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts for Fundraiser to Benefit Historic Performing Arts Institution Two Dozen Jazz Musicians to Perform from 7 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, January 13, 2022 You could call it the ultimate Philadelphia musical duet – two legendary icons in the history of the city’s jazz scene are partnering to benefit the future of young artists and to help keep this genre alive. Chris’ Jazz Café, the longest continuously operating jazz club in the city, will host an unprecedented musical fundraiser on Thursday, January 13 from 7 to 11 p.m. to benefit the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts (PCC). The fundraiser, in the form of a live and livestreamed show, will showcase alumni of the Clef Club who have become musical luminaries and internationally acclaimed artists in their field. 100% of funds raised will be donated to the Clef Club to help its mission of preserving the legacy of jazz through accessible education.  “The Clef Club is such an integral part of Philadelphia’s jazz community. They’re nurturing the young talent that keeps the music alive, plus many of their students eventually make their way to our stage. We feel that it is one of the most important ways that we can contribute to this ongoing process of keeping jazz relevant in Philadelphia,” said Mark DeNinno, Chef/Owner, Chris’ Jazz Café. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Chris’ Jazz Café on this fundraiser,” noted Lovett Hines, Artistic Director of PCC. “When I first started the educational program, I had two students. Over the past several decades, the Clef Club jazz education program has grown to serve thousands of students in the Delaware Valley who have gone on to become successful professional musicians. Funds raised will also go towards our capital campaign to renovate and upgrade our cultural facility at 736 South Broad Street on the Avenue of the Arts.” The Clef Club, a tax-exempt, non-profit educational and cultural organization, has a rich history. It was founded in 1966 by members of Musicians' Protective Union Local #274, the American Federation of Musicians. Local #274 was chartered in 1935 as a separate Black Local because Black musicians were denied membership in the racially segregated Local #77. It was the longest surviving independent Black Musicians' Union in the United States. Membership rolls included jazz greats like John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Grover Washington, Jr. and Nine Simone, to name a few. The PCC has established a world-class music education program developed by Hines. Since 1985, youth and adults participate in a broad program of private instruction, master class, ensembles, summer jazz camp and performance. Alumni have included multi-Grammy winner Christian McBride, multi-Grammy nominated Orrin Evans and Joey Defrancesco, Jaleel Shaw, Immanuel Wilkens, Joseph Block and Yessah Furaha-Ali, among others.  The lineup for the January 13th event is a Who’s Who of noteworthy performers: Immanuel Wilkins (Saxophone) Jaleel Shaw (Saxophone) Daud El Bakara (Trumpet) Micha Graves (Piano) Kyree Rasheed (Drums) Orrin Evans (Piano) Bobby Zankel / Clef Club Ensemble Aiden McKeon (Saxophone) Leo Steinride (Guitar) Joe Block (Piano) Dylan Band (Saxophone) Monnette Sudler (Guitar) Nazir Ebo (Drums) Marcelle Bellinger (Trumpet) Ben Foster (Guitar) Justin Faulkner (Drums) Sherry Butler (vocals) Richard Hill (Bass) Arnetta Johnson (Trumpet) Michael Sperman (Trumpet) Nasir Dickerson (Saxophone) Brent White (Trombone) Jordan Williams (Piano) Alonzo Demetrius (Trumpet) The price of admission is $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/shows/160903. “Pay-As-You-Wish” streaming is also available via https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PhillyJazz or Venmo: @ChrisJazz-Café. All guests must show proof of vaccination with a photo ID to gain entry.  Chris’ Jazz Café, located at 1421 Sansom Street, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019, making it Philadelphia’s longest continuously operating jazz club. Enjoy live jazz Tuesdays through Saturdays. To learn more or to make reservations, call 215.568.3131 or visit http://www.ChrisJazzCafe.com. To learn more about the Clef Club, please visit https://clefclubofjazz.org/. # # # DONATE PHILADELPHIA CLEF CLUB OF JAZZ & PERFORMING ARTS | PCC  ‌  ‌

January 8 - April 18, 2022 Pasion Y Arte Flamenco Winter Classes Begin

 

Join us at the Overbrook Garage Studio for Winter classes beginning January 8! We have several exciting classes, including a new class, Improvisation por Tangos and Bulerias 1 taught by Elba Hevia y Vaca.

NEW CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Since flamenco is a conversation between the singer, dancer, guitarist, and palmeros, improvisation is very important skill to develop. We will learn the first three levels of improvisation. 

First, we will learn the structure of the tangos or bulerias. 

Stage One:

We will follow a choreography that we have learned por tangos or bulerias adapt it in the moment based on the cante.

Stage Two:

Create your own choreography and adapt it in the moment based on the cante.

In both levels one and two we will learn to improvise within a set piece by adapting parts of that choreography. We will do this by:

1.    adding steps

2.    subtracting steps

3.    making a step longer

4.    making a step shorter

Stage Three:

Follow a partial plan.

We will have in mind some moves (learned from others &/or created on your own) that you intend to do during certain parts of your dance, and allow for other moves to show up in the moment during the other parts. Classes are $15 for drop in; $78 for a 6 class card. Discount available for students or dance professionals. Payment via Venmo or cash. All classes are held at the Overbrook Garage Studio, 6411 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia. To register (or for questions), please email info@pasionyarteflamenco.org. Students ages 12+ must be vaccinated. We adhere to all CDC guidelines regarding Covid protocol.

To Register for a Class, please email info@pasionyarteflamenco.org

January 8, 2022 8:00PM Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Omar's Hat at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia

 

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND

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At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, which has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 50 years, all the while carrying it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history.

PHJB marches that tradition forward once again on So It Is, the septet’s second release featuring all-new original music. The album redefines what New Orleans music means today by tapping into a sonic continuum that stretches back to the city’s Afro-Cuban roots, through its common ancestry with the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti and the Fire Music of Pharoah Sanders and John Coltrane, and forward to cutting-edge artists with whom the PHJB have shared festival stages from Coachella to Newport, including legends like Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello and the Grateful Dead and modern giants like My Morning Jacket, Arcade Fire and the Black Keys.

OMAR'S HAT

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Omar's Hat started on the corner of 45th and Locust when a group of musicians gathered at Meskerem to spark a jam that’s never stopped since. This collective is our open act of rebellion, always expanding, never settling. This music is our love for Philadelphia, for a history of sounds that make and remake us every day. Our music is for Omar, whose dance never quit reminding us that each day is to be treasured; that you can always find magic in the everyday. This music is for you, come join in. All creative attitudes are welcomed and celebrated.

Omar's Hat is free to try on and wear out and pass off to a friend or a loved one or a sister or a stranger. We thank you for being a part of the vibe.

VENUE INFORMATION:
BROOKLYN BOWL PHILADELPHIA
1009 CANAL STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19123

Per current mandatory health requirements from the City of Philadelphia, effective January 3rd, 2022, all attendees ages 5 and older must present proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to enter the venue. You certify and attest that you and all individuals in your party attending the event will abide by the following regulations:  

All fans ages 5 and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least two weeks after second dose) and provide proof of vaccination prior to entering the venue. Masks will be required at all times except when actively eating or drinking. 

For those under 5 years of age, printed proof of a negative test within 24 hours will be required along with the appropriate exemption documentation.  These regulations will apply to all members of your party before they are allowed entry to the venue and to any users of the tickets purchased by you.

Entry requirements and venue protocols are subject to change. 

Valid photo ID required at door for entry.

This event is general admission standing room only.

$25GET TICKETS 

January 8, 2022 7:30PM Three Kings Day Celebration at Esperanza Arts Center

 

Three Kings Day is a sacred celebration deeply rooted in Puerto Rican cultural genealogy and the Latino community. For over two decades, Los Reyes Cantores has combined culture and faith, performing folk music in various genres that provide positive and inspiring messages for the Christmas season. Sponsored by Hispanic Community Counseling Services.

$5 Admission - seats are limited!

Tickets

Teatro Esperanza4261 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

January 8, 2022 8:00PM Urban Guerilla Orchestra's Tribute to The Sound of Philadelphia at City Winery

 

On January 8th, 2022 at 8 PM (EST) at City Winery Philadelphia, The Urban Guerilla Orchestra (UGO) will be performing LIVE all the hits you love and remember during a tribute to The Sound of Philadelphia.

Tickets: $32 - $20 plus fees

CITY WINERY PHILADELPHIA
990 FILBERT STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

January 7, 2022 9:00-11:30PM Viernes Calientes: Dance Party with De Tierra Caliente at The Lounge at WCL

 

This event is FREE, no tickets required!  Reservations are highly encouraged.

Event Details

First Fridays just got a lot spicier! Put on your dancing shoes and join us in The Lounge for our returning free monthly series, Viernes Calientes. Get ready to dine, drink, and dance the night away with live music from De Tierra Caliente. Salsa​, Merengue, Reggae, Samba, Chacha, Bolero, Rumba, Funk… this Latin Dance Party knows no borders.

De Tierra Caliente

De Tierra Caliente is 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.

Since its formation in 2014, this flavorful band from Philadelphia has released 2 full-length albums and played hundreds of shows throughout the US, Colombia, Brazil and Puerto Rico.

De Tierra Caliente delivers the sabor, spice and alegría of warm-weather countries to American audiences, where formidable winters and nose-to-the-grindstone work ethic sometimes overshadow simple pleasures like sharing a meal with friends or going out dancing. At a show you can't help but heat up as intoxicating songs in Spanish, English and Portuguese sing out the bright colors and familial warmth of a South American kitchen.

The Lounge at World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104