Wednesday, November 29, 2023

December 5, 2023 7:00PM Not So Latin Concerts: Elena Lipman and Friends

Elena Lipman and Friends

Vocalist Elena Lipman and friends come together to play some standards and a few originals!

Doors open at 7pm / performances begin at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

$10-15 suggested donation.

We hope to see you there!

(and please visit our website)

Monday, November 27, 2023

December 3, 2023 10:00AM-4:00PM Holidays in the Park: Winter Around the World at Lemon Hill Mansion /Celebrate Mexico

After three long years of extensive renovations led by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, we are so excited to announce that Lemon Hill Mansion in East Fairmount Park is opening to the public this winter!!!

From 10:00 AM–4:00 PM on select dates in December, the mansion will honor Philadelphia’s diversity by hosting Winter Around the World. The theme will feature seasonal traditions of several international cultures. Here are the dates and participating groups!

Sat, 12/2: Celebrate Ukraine!
with The Ukrainian League of Philadelphia

Sun, 12/3: Celebrate Mexico!
with Mexican Cultural Center, artist Cesar Viveros, and the Mercado de Latinas

Sat, 12/9: Celebrate Sweden!
with The American Swedish Historical Museum

Sun, 12/10: Celebrate Southeast Asia!
with the Vendors Association of FDR Park

Sat, 12/16 & Sun, 12/17: Celebrate America Family Weekend

Tickets: Free to $5. plus fee

LEMON HILL MANSION

1 Lemon Hill Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19130

December 3, 2023 10:00AM-5:00PM Barnes Foundation's Free First Sunday: Los Bomberos de la Calle

It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. Get ready to swing and sway today to musical performances by Los Bomberos de la Calle, presented in partnership with Musicopia. Learn about the music and dance traditions of Puerto Rico with members of Los Bomberos, and enjoy fun art activities and free access to the collection and Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris.

1 – 1:30pm; 2:30 – 3pm
Performances: Los Bomberos de la Calle

Los Bomberos de la Calle is an Afro–Puerto Rican music and dance ensemble directed by Anthony Mendez or “Mr. Tony.” The mission of Los Bomberos is to preserve bomba and plena music and to bring good vibes and positivity to local communities. Put on your dancing shoes: Mr. Tony and Los Bomberos will teach you the steps for bomba and plena!

Registration opens Thursday, November 30, at 10am.

Free; capacity is limited, and registration is required.

LOCATION

2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.278.7000

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

December 2, 2023 7:00PM "Beyond the Bridge" at Vinyl Revival Records with Greg Osby and Bethlehem and Sad Patrick

Join us for a special evening as we help J. Michael Harrison continue his 30-year on-air celebration with a special event “Beyond The Bridge” at Lansdowne record store Vinyl Revival Records. The Bridge, founded by WRTI 90.1 FM radio host J. Michael Harrison in 1996, is his award-winning radio show – “a blend of jazz that takes you from the mainstream to the edge of the art.”

This evening of reflections and recollections will feature music by us and a conversation with the acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator, curator and entrepreneur Greg Osby, which will revisit his influential 1993 release 3-D Lifestyles. The event will also include a fun filled musical journey through 30 signature jazz and hip-hop album releases marking 1993 as a memorable and pivotal year in music.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 7:00
Vinyl Revival
26 N. Lansdowne Avenue
Lansdowne, PA
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December 2, 2023 8:00PM-12:00AM Movement & Melanin Dance Party at The Painted Bride

Movement & Melanin is a celebration of the global indigenous diaspora to elevate culture, tradition, and spirit of self determination. Hosted by DJ Reezey, this Movement & Melanin will bring dialogue and dance to the Painted Bride and ask participants the question “how we can elevate the culture?”. For those coming to dance, be expecting the best of Philly, Jersey & Baltimore Club Music, Afrobeats, House Music and more.

Free admission

5212 Market St.

Philadelphia, Pa

Saturday, November 25, 2023

December 1, 2023 6:00-10:00PM Live Music with Lady Alma and Vertical Current at Penn Museum

Artvolution Cultural Innovation Project presents an exciting evening of House, Soul & Jazz Music with the Legendary Lady Alma. Start the night touring the New Africa Galleries, or socializing in one of the cool museum spaces then head into the theater for the performance. Enjoy the show, have a seat or dance the night away. There will be an artist meet & greet with Lady Alma after the performance

Lady Alma International singer and songwriter Lady Alma is bringing her soaring, searing vocals back to eager audiences who desire her incomparable funk-house-soul stylings. From her dynamic live shows that left critics and fans alike breathless across the globe for two decades, to the recent revival of her hit single produced by The Rainmakers entitled “Let It Fall”, Lady Alma continues to be a widely praised source of true sonic satisfaction since her introduction.

Penn Museum

3260 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

November 28, 2023 7:00PM Not So Latin Concerts: Brandon Evan Moulden

Tuesday November 28th

Notsolatin Concert Series

Brandon Evan Moulden

Brandon Evan Moulden is a singer-songwriter and song stylist of substance and eclecticism. Rooted in the jazz idiom, soul influence, and pop sounds of old and new, his voice and music captivate with the ability to place both the lyric and the listener in a bed of thought and emotion.

Doors open at 7pm / performances begin at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

$10-15 suggested donation.

We hope to see you there!

(and please visit our website)

Sunday, November 19, 2023

November 25, 2023 2:00-8:00PM Philadelphia Undefeated Jazz Festival at The Clef Club

Undefeated Jazz! LifeLine Music Coalition (LMC) is celebrating its 10th Philadelphia Undefeated Jazz Festival and is going back to the venue where it all began – The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts (PCC). Sit back and enjoy 6 hours of world-class music from some of Philly’s finest artists. Tickets only $35!

The festival is being dedicated to saxophonist Umar Raheem

may he rest in music!

The Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts

736 S. Broad St.

Philadelphia PA

Alfie Pollitt Trio with special guest Eric Kamau Gravatt
Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble
Val Ray
Suzanne Burgess
Project Capoeira: Brazilian Dance

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November 25, 2023 3:00 & 7:00PM Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble in "Entities" at the Performance Garage

Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble celebrates its 54th Anniversary with the presentation of✨

“ENTITIES"--- Separate but distinct existence✨#WestAfrican #Afro-Cuban

Time 🕰: Saturday, November 25th ✨ 3:00PM & 7PM

📍@Performance Garage,
1515 Brandywine Street, Phila.
TWO shows🪘💃🏾✨

Founded in 1969 by the late Baba Robert “Ibikunle” Crowder, Kùlú Mèlé is the oldest continually-performing African dance and drum ensemble in the nation.

Kùlú Mèlé attracts diverse audiences of all ages, and is about educating the public and passing African Diaspora culture to the next generation. Several students from Omo Kulu Mele @omo_kulumele , the CHILDREN ENSEMBLE, ARE ALSO PART OF THE SHOW.

Music 🎶:
Dundunba ~ Palms Down
Elegua ~ Obbatuke

November 25, 2023 2:00-8:00PM Philadelphia Undefeated Jazz Festival at The Clef Club

November 25, 2023

Philadelphia Undefeated Jazz Festival 2 pm - 8 pm

Undefeated Jazz! LMC is celebrating its 10th Philadelphia Undefeated Jazz Festival and is going back to the venue where it all began – The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts (PCC). Sit back and enjoy 6 hours of world-class music from some of Philly’s finest artists including:

Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble

Val Ray

Alfie Pollitt Trio

Suzanne Burgess

Project Capoeira: Brazilian Dance

Tickets: $35

Thursday, November 16, 2023

November 22, 2023 8:00PM Vertical Current at The Lounge at World Cafe LIve

Vertical Current is a band on the rise, a name on the lips of music lovers in one of the greatest musical cities in America, Philadelphia. The band was started in 2009 by local trumpeter and composer Christopher Michael Stevens, while pursuing a music degree from Temple University. Since then, Vertical Current has become the go to band for visiting artists from the likes of Grammy Award winners Chrisette Michele and Kelly Price to the awe-inspiring Frank McComb. Additionally, the band has opened for a number of notable artists including The Robert Glasper Experiment, Raheem DeVaughn, and Eric Roberson to name a few.

Individually, the members of Vertical Current have traveled throughout the world, performing and recording with an array of celebrated and award winning artists including Roberta Flack, John Legend, Jazmine Sullivan, Jill Scott, The Roots, Lady Alma and more. It’s no surprise that their interaction with such amazing artists and composers has further kindled Vertical Current’s passion to create and perform at the highest level.

Tickets: $20 + fee

Doors at 6:00PM, Music at 8:00PM

World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St.

Philadelphia, PA

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

November 21, 2023 7:00PM Not so Latin Concerts:

Tuesday November 21st

Notsolatin Concert Series

São Paulo - Philly Connection

São Paulo - Philly Connection explores the history of musical exchange between the United States and Brazil. Drawing on the repertoire of American jazz and folk songs, Brazilian popular music, and original compositions, the group pays tribute to the cultural contributions and musical dialogue between both countries.

John Swana - EVI

Willie Morris Jr. - tenor sax

Dylan Band - tenor sax

João Bueno - piano

Jake Kelberman - guitar

Sam Harris - bass

Byron Landham - drums

Doors open at 7pm / performances begin at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

1440 W. Ritner St.

$10 suggested donation.

We hope to see you there!

(and please visit our website)

Monday, November 13, 2023

November 19, 2023 4:00PM Jazz Vespers with Minas trio at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion

November 19, 2023, 4:00pm

Jazz Vespers

Trio with Andrew Neu

Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion

2110 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Free

November 19, 2023 3:00PM Drexel Percussion Ensemble & Experimental Music Ensemble Fall Concert

Join the Drexel Percussion and Experimental Music Ensembles for their fall concert! The ensemble brings together the ancient with the modern in percussion instrument applications.

Sunday, November 19, 2023

3pm

Creese Student Center

3210 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Sunday, November 12, 2023

November 18, 2023 11:00AM-12:00PM Art on Broad: Indonesian Connections at PAFA

Modero, an Indonesian traditional dance group based in South Philadelphia, will lead us in an international experience of Determined To Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden. Sinta Penyami Storms and Detty Permanasari, Modero's master artists, will help us connect to the culture and history of Indonesia, where John Rhoden spent two formative years of his artistic career. All ages are invited to experience an immersive hour enjoying Indonesian culture, history, and traditional dance amidst the magnificent sculptures of John Rhoden.

Museum admission is included in the registration. Seats are limited.

Modero started as a community dance group, then with a passion of bringing the community together, Modero’s focus is now traditional dance, food and quality events. Modero strives to be as inclusive as we can to support our Indonesian community in South Philly.

November 18, 2023 - 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Fisher Brooks Gallery

Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building

JOIN US

Advance registration is required.

General Public

$20

PAFA Members: $15

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November 18, 2023 5:00-10:00PM Los Bomberos de la Calle 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

Los Bomberos De La Calle will celebrate their 10 year anniversary with the community, friends and family by throwing a cultural celebration including live music, Vejigantes, Cabezudos zanqueros/stiltwalkers musical and dance workshops,
arts & craft tables,face painting,food,
drinks, vendors, photo booth and much more. Hope to see everyone there to celebrate the past 10 years of Los Bomberos De La Calle and their work in preserving Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena music throughout the Tri-State area.

Taller Puertorriqueño

2600 N. 5th St.

Philadelphia, PA

Saturday, November 11, 2023

November 17, 2023 7:00PM Not So Latin Concerts: Ana Rossi and Federico Diaz

Friday November 17th

Notsolatin Concert Series

Ana Rossi and Federico Diaz

Ana Rossi and Federico Diaz met a few years ago in New York through a dear friend of the music. On a night of guitar playing they realized that they not only shared songs, but also a similar way of making music. This time at Notsolatin, they will cook again the essence of that beautiful encounter using as main ingredients a cluster of Argentine folkloric melodies and a handful of songs from Ana's latest album. This is going to be another magical night of music you don’t want to miss!

1440 W. Ritner St.

$10 suggested donation at the door