August 6, 2022 6:00PM Vertical Current at Super Saturday Resource Festival

 

Festival runs from 12:00PM-8:00PM, with Vertical Current playing at 6:00PM.

7100 Ogontz Ave.

August 6, 2022 7:45-10:30PM Tracks at The Vale with Ryan Tennis and El Caribefunk

 

Please join us for a beautiful evening of music at The Vale, a pluricultural hideaway in West Mt. Airy!

Doors at 7, music at 7:45, Last act finishes at 10:30.

It's con mucha alegria that we welcome back our favorite boys from Colombia, El Caribefunk! This year, on the heels of a recent Latin Grammy nomination, they're celebrating their 10th year as a band. Come dance the night away with their Caribbean fusion that captures the rhythm and flow of their hometown, Cartagena, Colombia.

Performing first with his band will be your host, Ryan Tennis (that's me). Hailing from Philadelphia, America's City of Brotherly Love, Ryan Tennis' music is all about dismantling boundaries and bringing people together. Genre-defiant by nature and with diversity at its core, his rousing songs are infused with the rhythms from the many countries he’s visited during his extensive tours. While his performances are dynamic and danceable, Tennis’ voice and songs have a disarming sweetness that lowers your defenses and lets you breathe easy.

Drinks and light snacks will be provided, and we’ll be asking for $25. To reserve a space, send payment via Venmo to @ryantennismusic or PayPal (friends and family method) to ryantennismusic@gmail.com. We're expecting this to sell out, so make your reservations early!

***PARKING: PLEASE PARK ON CRESHEIM ST., which is just a block from my house, and not on Sedgwick St.***

When coming and going, please be respectful of our neighbors and keep conversations at a reasonable volume. 

The Vale

Tickets

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August 6, 2022 11:00AM-6:00PM Indonesian Festival - The East Side at Fleisher Art Memorial

 

Modero is back with our annual festival supported by Fleisher Art Memorial and Gapura Philadelphia! This year our theme is The East Side! We will be showcasing the eastern part of Indonesia but of course, we will have a variety of delicious authentic Indonesian food from all over Indonesia.

Cultural performances, games, children's activities, live entertainment, and arts and crafts will be happening!

Fleisher Art Memorial

719 Catherine St.

Philadelphia, PA

August 5, 2022 9:00PM Viernes Calientes Dance Party with De Tierra Caliente at World Cafe LIve

 

Viernes Calientes
Put on your dancing shoes and join us in The Lounge for our free First Friday series, Viernes Calientes. Get ready to drink, dine, and dance the night away with live music from Philly fusion band De Tierra Caliente. Salsa, Merengue, Reggae, Samba, Chacha, Bolero, Rumba, Funk… this dance party knows no borders.

De Tierra Caliente
De Tierra Caliente is a 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.

The Lounge at World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19104

Free admission

August 5, 2022 7:00PM Steve Weiss Mallet Festival at Settlement Music School

 

August 4, 2022 7:00-9:00PM York Street Hustle in Free Concert at Gorgas Park

 

Gorgas Park

6300 Ridge Ave.

August 4, 2022 7:00PM Thinkin' Big featuring Taylor Kelly at Not So Latin

 

Originated in Boston by then-Berklee student Jonah Francese, Thinkin' Big is an 18-piece big band that has traveled the Northeast and Canada numerous times, was named "Local Rising Star in Jazz" by Rockport Jazz Festival in 2016 and have recorded and released four albums. It has been 3 years since Jonah's Thinkin' Big has made a public appearance and for one night only, the band will be revived in Philadelphia with all Philadelphia-based musicians. Come enjoy a night of groovy and eclectic music written and/or arranged by Jonah Francese featuring Philly's own Taylor Kelly on vocals.

*The night will be comprised of two sets. The first set will be Jonah's originals and/or arrangements and the second will be Taylor Kelly's original music set to big band. You don't want to miss this!

Thinkin' Big feat. Taylor Kelly
Thursday, August 4th at 7PM
Notsolatin (1440 W Ritner St.)
$10 Suggested Donation | BYOB
*some libations + snacks will be provided*

August 4, 2022 8:30PM Taina Asili at World Cafe Live

 

Taina Asili

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Taína Asili is a New York-based Puerto Rican singer, composer, and activist carrying on the tradition of her ancestors, fusing past and present struggles into one soulful and defiant voice. Asili’s Afro-Latin fusion songs of love and liberation have inspired audiences at venues across the globe – From the Women’s March on Washington to Carnegie Hall to the mainstage of San Francisco Pride. Her freedom anthems and music videos inspired by social movements for racial, gender, and climate justice have been lauded by the likes of Rolling Stone, Billboard, Huffington Post, Paste, and NPR. Asili uses a multi-genre and multilingual approach to connect with a diverse array of audiences, confidently weaving between rock, reggae, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and hip hop to give her music a texture that’s unique yet rooted. With powerful vocals and infectious rhythms, Asili’s music urges people to dance to the rhythm of rebellion.

COVID INFORMATION: Unless otherwise stated, World Cafe Live will follow the City of Philadelphia’s current Covid-19 guidelines. Click here for more info. 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.

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.

Puerta Abierta Summer Music Series

Puerta Abierta is a new series from World Cafe Live centering and celebrating the diasporic sounds of Latinx culture. This summer, we’ll welcome artists across a variety of genres and regions to our stages for a mix of live music and educational events.

Puerta Abierta focuses on programs that reflect the diverse communities found in Philadelphia. From May through August, we'll host performances by emerging and established artists in both the Lounge and Music Hall at World Cafe Live. Each night will feature a unique food & drink menu from Executive Chef Rob Cottman influenced by specific Latinx culinary traditions. We'll also bring in new teaching artists to develop and premiere a Bridge Session exploring Latinx music and culture, further expanding our free music education programs.

The Lounge at World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

Free event; no tickets necessary

August 2, 2022 6:00-8:00PM Los Vega at Alma Del Mar

 

Alma del Mar will be open for dinner on Tuesday for a special evening with 3 musicians visiting from Veracruz, Mexico.

July 31, 2022 8:00PM-11:00PM Siempre Salsa All Stars at Liberty Point

 

Come for an evening of dancing at Liberty Point Restaurant (outside of the Seaport Museum)!

$10 cover

July 31, 2022 3:00-8:00PM South Philly Barbacoa Block Party

 

South Philly Barbacoa is celebrating 10 years of serving the community on July 31st with a free block party from 3-8pm.

See friends, listen to music, enjoy summer time vibes and check out Amber Art’s exhibit in the new @casamexicophl space!

South Philly Barbacoa

1140 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA

July 30, 2022 1:00-2:30PM Orisha Drumming and Dancing at Philadelphia Folklore Project

 

Join us for a day of Lucumi orisha songs and AfroCuban bata drumming. The music is an essential part of the Lucumi religion, originating in Southwest Nigeria and then brought to Cuba by enslaved Africans. Singing, drumming, and dancing are all part of the religious ceremonies.

In this performance, Kehinda Graham will demonstrate what he has learned during his year-long apprenticeship with master artist, Kenneth "Skip" Burney.

July 30, 2022 8:00PM Lady Alma and Vertical Current at World Cafe Live

 

Lady Alma 
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The second installment of Gimme That Music at World Cafe Live is here.  The month of July represents freedom, celebration, and independence.  Lady Alma, accompanied by Philly’s own Vertical Current performing high-energy Jazz-House fusion sounds from her hand-selected catalogue on her birthday weekend. Vertical Current is an extraordinary international award-winning band with a history of complimenting Philadelphia’s musical royalty.   Lady Alma wants to share a special performance with her long-time supporters on this occasion.  Join us as we prepare to be Almatized!  

*A portion of ticket sales will support The Women's Coalition for Empowerment, Inc.*

Vertical Current
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COVID INFORMATION: Unless otherwise stated, World Cafe Live will follow the City of Philadelphia’s current Covid-19 guidelines. Click here for more info. 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.

TICKETS: $17-22 advance // $20-30 day of show + fees

ADA Accessible seats may be purchased by anyone regardless of ability. We respectfully request that those who do not need accommodations select other seats if available.

Doors 7pm // Show 8pm

Join us for dinner & drinks before the show in The Lounge, our full-service restaurant & bar which opens at 6pm. Check out the menu & make reservations here. Mezzanine ticket holders will be able to order from The Lounge menu right from their seat.

World Cafe Live is a nonprofit independent venue where artistry meets social impact. Every purchase helps support our free music education & community programs. Click here to learn more.

The Music Hall at World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

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July 29, 2022 8:30PM West Philadelphia Orchestra, Johnny Showcase, and the Mystic Ticket w/ Orquesta Del Barrio

 

Underground Arts

1200 Callowhill St.

Philadelphia, Pa

Tickets: $25 + $7.22 fee

July 29, 2022 8:00PM Krudxs Cubensi with Interminable at World Cafe Live

 

Krudxs Cubensi 
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Oday Odaymar Cuesta (Havana, Cuba 1973) studied Fine Arts at the Higher Pedagogical Institute in Havana. Oli Prendes (Guantanamo, Cuba 1971) studied at the National School of Music (1986- 1990) and at the Higher Institute of Art in Havana Cuba (1990- 1996). From 1999 until the present they have been working uninterruptedly offering art and knowledge as performers, composers, artivists and educators with over two hundred original songs, more than five hundred performances and more than two hundred workshops and talks in more than one hundred and fifty Schools, Colleges, Universities and Cultural Centers, like Columbia University, UMASS, Wake Forest University, Salem College, Davidson College, University of California-Santa Cruz, New York University, University of Texas Austin, University of Texas San Antonio, Kansas University, University of New Mexico, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Lehigh University, University of Mexico and many more.

Interminable

Photo: Koof Ibi
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Interminable is a Philly-based futuristic fusion project that explores our connections as diasporic peoples through original music in Spanish and English, weaving together the common threads of improvisation and swing from Mexican traditional son jarocho music, jazz, rock, funk, and electronic music.

This innovative tapestry of sounds is expressed through the band’s unique combination of instruments.  Ximena Violante (Vivir Quintana, Renee Goust) sings and plays the electric guitar and jarana, a guitar-like instrument from the afroindigenous son jarocho tradition of Mexico.  Marty Gottlieb-Hollis (Martronimous) on trumpet and St. Clair Simmons on trombone join forces as a horn section.  Matt Jernigan on drums and Yeho Bostick (Circadian Rhythms, Darlingtyn) on bass solidify the rhythmic backbeat.  

COVID INFORMATION: Unless otherwise stated, World Cafe Live will follow the City of Philadelphia’s current Covid-19 Response Level. 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.

TICKETS: $20 advance // $22 day of show + fees
*On Sale Friday 4/15 at 12pm*

ADA Accessible seats may be purchased by anyone regardless of ability. We respectfully request that those who do not need accommodations select other seats if available.

Doors 7pm // Show 8pm

Join us for dinner & drinks before the show in The Lounge, our full-service restaurant & bar which opens at 6pm. Check out the menu & make reservations here. Mezzanine ticket holders will be able to order from The Lounge menu right from their seat.

World Cafe Live is a nonprofit independent venue where artistry meets social impact. Every purchase helps support our free music education & community programs. Click here to learn more.

The Music Hall at World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

July 28, 2022 7:00-8:45PM Raul y su ClaveAché at Bok Bar

 

Enjoy an evening of captivating and melodic Cuban music and dance the night way with Raul y su ClaveAché!

The Bok Bar is a seasonal rooftop bar located atop the historic BOK building in South Philadelphia.

Bok Bar

800 Mifflin St.

Philadelphia, PA

July 26, 2022 12:00-1:00PM Karen Smith & Weez The Peeples Collective at The Porch at 30th St. Station

 

Karen Smith and the Weez the Peeples Collective
A portal into the universe of peace and harmony, with music, poetry and sounds that connect to the masses. 

The Porch, located on the south side of 30th Street Station, is one of Philadelphia's premier public spaces. The Porch features lunch from rotating food trucks, pop-up performances, lush landscaping, outdoor drinks in warmer weather, and plenty of places to relax.

July 26, 2022 5:30-8:00PM Urban Guerilla Orchestra at Morris Estates

 

Councilwoman Cindy Bass Summer Event Series

Join Councilwoman Cindy Bass for her Summer Event Series on July 26th from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM with The Urban Guerilla Orchestra. Hosted by Patty Jackson of WDAS FM and music by DJ Gary-O. This event is free.

July 24, 2022 6:00-11:00PM Fly High Philly II at Pentridge Station Pop-UP

 

MOBBLUZ will be hosting the second installment of Fly High Philly at Pentridge Station!! This time they wanted to host bigger bands and have even more vendors to entertain and engage with the community that has molded them! WEST PHILLY!!!
Last festival at The Pharmacy is STILL being talked about as being the most positive energy, perfect fitting music, highly elevated festival they've ever experienced. So they HAD to run it back!!
Some friends that wanted to join us for our music stage are: MOBBLUZ, THE LEVITES, BLACK BUTTAFLY & JOEY STIXX !!!
Our beloved and trusted vendors will be back: FRESH BATCH, HONEYBIS, DRUNK N HAZE, OUTTASPACE_BAKERY.
BUT WAIT!
The best part about the entire event is that tickets are ONLY $10!!!! Thats right, we've dropped the price to ensure EVERYONE can make it out this time!! So mark your calendars! Get your eyes, ears and lungs together for an UNFORGETABLE experience!! 

Pentridge Station Pop-Up

Tickets

July 23, 2022 10:00PM-2:00AM Philly Love: A Dance Party for All of Us at Taller Puertorriqueño

 

RSVP 

Taller Puertorriqueño

2600 N. 5th St.

Philadelphia, PA

July 22, 2022 7:30PM-10:30PM Tracks at the Vale w/Rachel Andie, MH the Verb, & Ryan Tennis and Friends

 

Please join us for a beautiful evening of music at The Vale, a pluricultural hideaway in West Mt. Airy!

Doors at 7, music at 7:30, last act finishes at 10:30

Vale all-star, Rachel Andie, will be celebrating her birthday with us, and along with her stellar band will be gracing us with a beautiful set of her ambient folk music! Next Ryan Tennis and lots of friends (Emily Drinker, Elliot Garland, Rachel Andie, Joe Keim, Keaton Thandi, Yamil Chagui, Ceilidh Madigan, and more) will play an upbeat set of funk, soul, and Caribbean music. And finally, MH the Verb will close the night with a set of live band/DJ/MC fusion to get you moving!

Opener to be announced soon.

Drinks and light snacks will be provided, and we’ll be asking for $15-25 at the door (based upon how abundant money is for you right now). To reserve a space, send payment via Venmo to @ryantennismusic or PayPal (friends and family method) to ryantennismusic@gmail.com.

If you’re having trouble coming up with the $15 but would still love to come, message me at least 24 hours before the event and we can work something out.

***PARKING: PLEASE PARK ON CRESHEIM ST., which is just a block from my house, and not on Sedgwick St.***

When coming and going, please be respectful of our neighbors and keep conversations at a reasonable volume.

The Vale

229 W. Sedgwick St. Philadelphia, PA 19119

July 21, 2022 7:00-9:00PM Worldtown Soundsystem at Abington Arts Center

 

A high energy global infused funk band transcending barriers with their outrageous blend of psycho-funk grooves, these world citizens transfer their message of oneness through their high voltage sonic love waves.

Grounds open at 6:00PM

Concert is 7:00-9:00PM

Grounds close at 10:00PM

Abington Art Center features a summer soundtrack of togetherness each Thursday in July as part of our free annual outdoor summer concert programming.

Alverthorpe Manor, the home of Abington Art Center, transforms into a live venue for all-ages complete with live bands from throughout the region, food trucks and refreshments provided by Moss Mill Brewing Co. + Mermaid Spirits.

Guests are encouraged to come early and picnic on the lawn. Bring your own or enjoy delicious food and beverages from our onsite vendors. Grab your blanket or lawn chair and relax with the whole family while discovering your new favorite band!

Things to know:
Grounds open at 6pm | Band hits the stage from 7pm – 9pm  

Parking is limited, but there is additional parking conveniently located across the street at the Triangle Parking Lot on the corner of Meetinghouse and Jenkintown Rd 

Abington Art Center will be following all current COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, as outlined by the CDC.

Abington Art Center

515 Meetinghouse Road

Jenkintown, PA 19046

July 19, 2022 6:30-8:00PM Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol at St. Peter's Churchyard

 

Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol in Concert

FREE concert open to the public
“St Peter’s Church Churchyard Summer Concert Series”
Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
St Peter's Church, 300 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, your kids, and your dog for live music and free refreshments! St. Peter’s invites you to come and enjoy our churchyard—a green oasis with beautiful scenery and rich history.

St Peter's Church, 300 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

July 17, 2022 6:00PM Zeek Burse in Free Concert at The Oval XP

 

Zeek Burse
Sunday July 17, 2022
at Eakins Oval XP

6pm | Free Event!
theovalphl.org

July 16, 2022 12;00-7:00PM Lancster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival

 

This year's FREE festival promises to be the best yet, with Leo Gadson of The Producer's Guild of Philadelphia curating an amazing line up. Check back here for updates, or follow the festival at LancAveJazzFest on Facebook! We hope you'll join us on July 16 for our 16th open to the public, West Philadelphia, Jazz extravaganza!

The event is rain or shine! Food is pay as you go, or pack your own snacks. Bring a chair to relax and enjoy the day!

Featuring Orrin Evans Quartet on the Main Stage

Other performances include: Glenn Bryan & Friends, Hailey Brinnel, MJS Trio (West Philadelphia High School Trio), Nazir Ebo’s Youth Ensemble, Alan Nelson, Dylan Band, and Kendrah Butler-Waters.

July 16, 2022 7:30PM Kevin Diehl's Ashe Allstars with Donald Harrison, Jr. and Lucumi Youth Choir

 

Alto saxophonist, NEA Jazz Master, Donald Harrison, Jr. joins Kevin Diehl and the Ashé All Stars, celebrating Afro-Cuban musical traditions and their impact on the current day.

Donald Harrison along with the artists assembled have performed or recorded with some of the iconic names in jazz, Latin, and folkloric music.

THE INSTRUMENTALISTS
Kevin Diehl - leader, composer, drums, synth drums, percussion
Matt Engle - Bass
Veronica Jurkiewicz –violin
Elliot Levin – tenor sax
Jameka Gordon – flute
Matt Lavelle – trumpet, alto clarinet

THE AFRO CUBAN CULTURAL PERFORMERS
Gene Golden – Drummer, percussionist
Skip “Brinquito” Burney – Singer, Drummer, percussionist
David Campanioni – Lead Singer, Drummer, percussionist
Ade Love – Drummer, percussionist,
Joe Toledo – Singer, Drummer, percussionist
Shakoor Hakeem – Singer, Drummer, percussionist
Ama Schley – Dancer

THE LUCUMI YOUTH CHOIR

This new youth choir sings the Afro-Cuban Canon and is based at OMO ORISHA ILE OSHUN TEMPLE, Philadelphia

New Orleans born DONALD HARRISON JR. is a musician and composer who master musicians consider a master of every era of jazz, soul, funk, and a composer of orchestral classical music. In the HBO drama Treme, Emmy winning director David Simon created two characters to portray how Harrison innovated new styles of music. Harrison has appeared as an actor/musician in 9 episodes of Treme, Oscar- winning director Johnathan Demme’s film Rachel Getting Married, Spike Lee’s When The Levee’s Broke documentary, and Marvel’s Luke Cage.

Tickets: $25

The Clef Club of Jazz

735 S. Broad St.(at Fitzwater St.)

Philadelphia, Pa

Proof of vaccination and masks are required.

July 16, 2022 5:30PM Filming Day of La Gran Fiesta at Iglesias Garden

 

On Saturday, July 16th starting at 5:00 PM, join La Guagua 47 crew, dancers and actors to be part of the filming of La Gran Fiesta, La Guagua 47’s culminating scene celebrating Philadelphia’s Latinidad. The scene will represent community, unity, Latino culture, arts, and finding home in one another. Members of Philadelphia’s diverse Latino community, family and friends are invited to hop on the bus and come dance, wear clothing representative of their cultures and bring flags, sing, bring musical instruments and play along with the music, enjoy some light Latino fare, and be part of this magical realism-inspired film experience in Philadelphia’s Latino community.

Admission is free, but capacity is limited so registration is required, at www.laguagua47.com, or eventbrite.

The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy is proud to support this free event through the Neighborhood Arts Programs.

Cesar Andreu Iglesias Garden

425 Arlington Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122 United States + Google Map