Performance Garage
Performance Garage
It’s an underdog story with impossible odds. In 1862, a small group of soldiers in Puebla, Mexico banded together with everyday citizens to defeat the French army, the strongest military force of the time. Through folkloric and contemporary dance, live music and elaborate costumes, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company explores this unexpected victory from the now-famous date of May 5. Creating a “colorful land of music and dance,” (The New York Times) this Philadelphia premiere celebrates the culture and people of Puebla while revealing the true meaning behind Cinco de Mayo.
“It won’t be hard to coax your little ones onto their feet for some dancing with these seasoned pros.” (Time Out New York Kids)
The performance on May 5 features live music!
For Tickets for May 6-7:
School groups should contact Anne-Marie Mulgrew at 215.462.7720 or amulgrew@upenn.edu. All others should contact the Box Office at 215.898.3900 or pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Friday May 3rd
Notsolatin Concert Series
The Argentine Jam / Tocatta Argentina
hosted by
Shinjoo Cho and Alejo de los Reyes
The Argentine Jam at Notsolatin is back! Shinjoo Cho and Alejo de los Reyes host a peña, which brings together musicians of a wide range of experience to partake in playing music from Argentina and beyond.
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Doors open at 7pm / performances begin at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.
$10-20 suggested donation.
Hennessey Bonfire’s music is a soulful tapestry of world rhythms, folk harmony, electronic sensibilities, and innovative songwriting. Fresh off of a tour to SXSW in Austin Texas, Shawn will play songs from “A Wake on the Boulevard,” his fourth studio album released in 2023, plus older tunes and a few covers JUST ANNOUNCED: The 100th Generation Kora Master, Youba Cissokho, will grace the stage with an opening set at 8pm! It’s going to be a sonic fusion like no other! The last time Shawn and Youba shared the stage it was an unbelievable fusion.
The Fallser Club
3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19129
Tickets: $20
Fri, May 3, 2024 12:00 p.m.Add to your calendar
Music Department at Parkway Central Library
Jazz up your lunch hour with the Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble! Join this award-winning Philadelphia tap dance company in the Music Department for a short and sweet tap dance and jazz music pop-up concert that will conclude with interactive audience participation and whole-body percussion. All ages. FREE! www.philajazztap.org
Learn more about at www.sattriya
Allens Lane Art Center is thrilled to present Solo Solito iMPeRFeCT @Allens Lane Art Center, a night of celebration of an amazing community arts organization, and their fierce leaders, Renny Molenaar and Rocio Cabello. Founded in 2012, the iMPeRFeCT Gallery was established in Germantown with the “intention and hope of becoming a voice in the community and in the ongoing conversation with the art world.”
Tomas Rodriguez explores the origins of the Spanish guitar in Africa, briefly touching upon 16th-century vihuela music and early flamenco guitar compositions. As these root traditions combine with African, Indigenous, and European musical influences in the Americas, a fresh framework for solo guitar emerges. The program highlights compositions from Brazil, Cuba, and Venezuela, showcasing new rhythmic and harmonic textures, along with Rodriguez’s personal interpretation of this evolution through his original solo guitar compositions.
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On Sunday, April 21, join us at the FringeArts Bar for a preview of our new explorations into Donald Byrd and Bobbi Humphrey. With Tim Brey on keys, Madison Rast on bass and special guest, Alexandria “Brinae Ali” Bradley on shoes and vocals. Doors open at 6:30, the music starts at 7 pm. Reserve a bar seat for $19 and and table seat for $23. Seats are limited, so grab your friends and snag those tables! Food and drink available for purchase.
Admission is FREE! Join us for a day of music exploration and an evening of electrifying performances!
Join us for an electrifying celebration of Latin Jazz at the Teatro Esperanza in Philadelphia, PA, on April 20, 2024, at 7:30 PM! Presented by renowned Artists and Musicians from Latin America (AMLA), this FREE concert promises to be an unforgettable evening of vibrant melodies and infectious rhythms.
Led by the exceptionally talented pianist and arranger Suzette Ortiz, the AMLA All-Stars 2024 ensemble brings together a dynamic lineup of musicians collaborating with AMLA’s esteemed music education program. These artists are not just performers but ambassadors of Latin music, dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich musical heritage of the Puerto Rican and Cuban diaspora.
Since its inception in 1982, AMLA has been a shining light in Latin music, nurturing talent and fostering a deep appreciation for the genre. In 2024, we invite you to join us as we pay homage to this legacy with an evening of soul-stirring performances and exhilarating improvisations.
This concert celebrates National Jazz Heritage Month by paying tribute to the enduring legacy of Latin Jazz. It blends traditional rhythms with innovative arrangements to create a truly immersive musical experience.
Take your chance to be part of this cultural celebration! Please mark your calendars for April 20, 2024, and join us at the Teatro Esperanza at 4261 N 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA. Admission is FREE, but the memories will be priceless. See you there!
Join Karen Smith and the Free Library's Music Department for another season of percussion and drum workshops every third Saturday of the month!
Program starts at 12:00 PM, drop in anytime before 1:30 PM! Musicians at any skill level are welcome and encouraged.
Reserve your spot for these FREE workshops here: tinyurl.com/flp-percussion4
Professional percussionist Karen Smith is founder, artistic director and lead percussionist of The Karen Smith Experience and Sistahs Laying Down Hands Collectives. A Pew Fellow, Ms. Smith has collaborated with artists, production companies, studios, breast cancer awareness researchers and more, and is the recipient of Leeway Foundation' Art and Change, and Illuminate the Arts grants
Music Department, Free Library of Philadelphia
Parkway Central Library, First Floor
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
April 20, 2024
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Friday April 19th
NotsoOpera Concert Series
Valentina Sierra and Kyle Chastulik
accompanied by
Sirapat Jittapirom
Valentina Sierra (soprano) and Kyle Chastulik (bass-baritone) present an evening of art songs old and new, along with some of opera's greatest hits! Featuring the marvelous Sirapat Jittapirom at the piano.
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Doors open at 7pm / performances begin at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.
$10-20 suggested donation.
We hope to see you there!