Saturday, June 29, 2024
July 5, 2024 5:00-11:00PM The Jawn at Pentridge Station with Omar's Hat
This Friday, July 5th we will be joining forces with @thejawn215 lead by @drouse 🎹 to bring you a summertime jam session! Bring your instruments, voices and come vibe with us ✨🎇
July 5, 2024 8:30PM Brazilian Fridays with Paganini's Band at World Cafe LIve
Get ready to drink, dine, and dance the night away at our free first Friday dance party! The night kicks off at 8:30pm with a curated mix of Brazilian dance favorites to get you warmed up. Live music starts at 9:30pm with Paganini’s Band (filling in for Dendê & Band this month), showcasing their unique flavor of Afro-Brazilian, Samba, and Funk. Vamos dançar!
Admission is FREE! RSVP does not guarantee entry. To make a reservation and guarantee a seat, click here or call 215-222-1400.
July 5, 2024 8:00-10:00PM Three Aksha Bharatanatyam with Praveen D. Rao and Sai Vamshi Carnatic Musicians
Thursday, June 27, 2024
July 3, 2024 7:30PM Pastorius Park Concerts: Philly Gumbo
The Chestnut Hill Community Association's Pastorius Park Concert Series is a beloved summer tradition that has been entertaining Philadelphians for over 70 years. The series was first established in 1949 and has since become a hallmark of the Chestnut Hill community, attracting residents and visitors alike with its free, outdoor concerts featuring a diverse range of musical genres.
The series takes place in Pastorius Park, a beautifully landscaped green space located in the heart of Chestnut Hill. The park is named after Francis Daniel Pastorius, an early German settler in Pennsylvania who founded Germantown, and features a pond, walking paths, and a large stage area that serves as the centerpiece of the concert series.
Each year, the Chestnut Hill Community Association puts together a lineup of talented musicians and bands to perform at the series, with styles ranging from classical to jazz to rock and roll. The concerts are held on Wednesday evenings in June and July, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy while they listen to the music.
The Pastorius Park Concert Series is a testament to the power of community and the importance of preserving public spaces for the enjoyment of all. It provides a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together, share a love of music, and appreciate the beauty of the natural world. So mark your calendars, grab your friends and family, and head to Pastorius Park this summer for an unforgettable evening of music under the stars.
Ride the Train to Pastorius Park Concerts - Take the Chestnut Hill West Line to Highland Ave Station and walk 4 blks to the amphitheater. Or take the 23 Bus to Germantown and Hartwell.
Pastorius Park is 2 blocks west of Germantown Ave. on Millman Street. Street Parking is available nearby, please be respectful of driveways and lawns. Those who need assistance to reach the amphitheater should park on Millman St. (it is the closest parking to the amphitheater)
Monday, June 24, 2024
June 30, 2024 7:30-11:00PM Siempre Salsa Philly's Orquesta del Barrio at Liberty Point
FREE EVENT:
Dance or otherwise enjoy the sounds of salsa band, ORQUESTA DEL BARRIO, at scenic LIBERTY POINT on the Delaware River at Penn's Landing.
June 30, 2024 3:00-7:00PM Urban Guerilla Orchestra Last Sundays Dance at Germantown Social
One of the best R&B and funk bands in the region, Urban Guerilla Orchestra- UGOFUNK.COM is in residency on the last Sunday of every month, starting at 3p, at Germantown Social. If you love high energy, popular (and deeper cuts) full out horns, vocals, guitars and bass that will slap you back, and still have your dance shoes, this is the band for you.
Germantown Social (formerly known as Temptations)
220 W. Chelten Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
Tickets: $30
Sunday, June 23, 2024
June 29, 2024 4:00-9:00PM Arte en las Calles at Esperanza
Únase a Esperanza para "Arte en las Calles – Venezuelan Expressions" el sábado 29 de junio, de 4:00 pm a 9:00 pm en 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140. Disfrute de presentaciones en vivo de Eduardo Betancourt y sus Amigos y La Luz del Son, deliciosa comida latina, actividades para niños, un torneo de dominó y una feria de comerciantes locales. ¡La entrada es GRATIS! Traiga a sus amigos y familiares para una celebración de verano inolvidable.
June 29, 2024 5:00PM Worldtown Soundsystem, Chill Moody, Jah People , & Ben Arsenal at Spruce Street Harbor Park
Chill Moody & friends (Hiruy Tirfe, Mus Matos, Hudson River) 6:30-8
Worldtown Soundsystem 8:30-10pm
June 29, 2024 12:00-7:00PM Kimmel Center Free Party on the Plaza
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Saturday, June 22, 2024
June 28, 2024 7:00-9:00PM Sunset Music on the Porch: Bethlehem & Sad Patrick, KMack, and Dr. B's Groove
The series kicked off on May 17, 2024, with Kimpedro's NU GRuV Network and will continue monthly until September 20, 2024
June 28, 2024 7:00PM Not So Latin Concerts: La Luz Del Son
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
June 25, 2024 7:00PM Not So Latin Concerts: The São Paulo Connection
Monday, June 17, 2024
June 23, 2024 6;00-7:30PM Live at Roots Garden: Youba Cissokho Kora Music
Olney Culture Lab is proud to bring back the performance series at Roots Garden in Fisher Park. This new series of outdoor performances held in the lush green space of the Roots Community Garden in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia was a breath of fresh air for attendees and performers alike.
June 23 - Youba Cissokho (on West African kora)
July 21 - URIOL우리얼 Korean Percussion Ensemble
August 18 - Zami Inez (singer-songwriter)
The event will also feature catering by local chefs who will offer light snacks and refreshments.
Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets. There will be some folding seats available. Parking is on the street at West Spencer.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in the main sanctuary of St. Paul's Lutheran Church which is two blocks away at 5900 North 5th Street.
This series is produced in partnership with the Fisher Park Community Alliance and the Roots Community Garden. It supported from a generous grant by the William Penn Foundation.
Visit olneyculturelab.org to learn about all our programs, events and activities.
Free admission
Location
Fisher Park
571 West Spencer Street Philadelphia, PA 19120Sunday, June 16, 2024
June 22, 2024 7:00-10:00PM Kakilambe at The Nile Cafe
Tickets: $20 + $2 fee
Join us as our community drum class celebrates their second annual performance themed after the Kakilambe mask dance fro the Baga people of Guinea West Africa.
Kakilambe is known to have been the most important spiritual mask of the Baga. Its rhythm is played every year when the mask appears from the forest to the people in the village. This would be when the mask would reveal important present and future revelations. A priest of the mask would interpret this information, for the mask does not speak directly to people. It is a big day when the Kakilambe mask appears and everyone will come to listen. When everyone bowed, the mask would grow up to a height of five meters tall. Ropes are attached to the mask at the top, and the elders of the village hold the ropes at the bottom. The Kakilambe mask is known to fight bad spirits to protect villagers and their harvests. Mamady Keita
The Nile Cafe
6008 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia Pa 19144
June 22 - 23, 2024 2:00-8:00PM Concilio's Annual Hispanic Fiesta at 20th St. and JFK Blvd
This two-day festival, supported by PECO, unites people of all ages through food, dance, and music to celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage. New this year – Philadelphia’s largest event of its kind will move to the John F. Kennedy Bridge at 20th & John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Both days are jam packed with great performances, including legendary artist Joseph Fonseca, an icon of merengue music, and Huey Dunbar, one of the most prominent representatives of the history of salsa in all the Hispanic countries.
While you’re there, be sure to delve into cultural cuisine at the Oasis Waterfront Food Market supported by the Philadelphia International Airport and explore the many vendors and activations, including the Well-being on Wheels presented by Independence Blue Cross, featuring free health screenings, wellness information, and nutrition takeaways.
Saturday, June 15, 2024
June 21, 2024 Make Music Philly: An All-Day Open Access Music Festival
Make Music Philly is an all-day, open-access, free “do it yourself” festival taking place in various neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA and its surrounding suburbs on June 21st every year. Participation is encouraged from all ages, genres, and abilities…from indie rock to bluegrass to a cappella, from music students to professional artists and everything in-between.
Make Music Philly’s primary goals are to provide an equal platform for musicians of all skill levels, interests, and walks of life, and to inspire the next generation of musicians through innovative outreach programming.
This celebration is not limited to residents of Philly, but invites music enthusiasts from everywhere to come participate by performing, attending, or volunteering.
Join us to ring in the Summer Solstice, as part of an international event with its heart and soul in our local creative community!
Performance listings at Make Music Philly
June 21, 2024 6:00-8:30PM Juneteenth & Black Music Month Celebration at Philadelphia Museum of Art
Friday, June 21, 5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
In partnership with the Philadelphia Juneteenth Family and African Cultural Alliance of North America, we’re celebrating Juneteenth and Black Music Month with a live performance by Rashaan Rich & The JuneB All Stars.
June 21, 2024 7:45-10:30PM El Caribefunk at Tracks at the Vale with Ryan Tennis and Youba Cissokho
June 21, 2024 4:00-9:00PM Kidchella: A Kids' Music Festival at Smith Memorial Playground
We’ve got your plans for Friday! Make your way to Smith Playground for FREE music and fun and support our kids of Philadelphia Youth Tap at the same time! Philadelphia Youth Tap trains ambitious youths in tap technique, music theory, and improvisation, while also offering performance opportunities around the city. The program fully integrates jazz music education into youth tap education. PHYT also importantly preserves and sustains the legacy of the vast yet largely unwritten cultural history of tap dance in Philadelphia. The program is a youth outreach program of the Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble and is permanently housed at the Athletic Recreation Center in North Philadelphia. |
INFO AND RSVP! SMITH MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND & PLAYHOUSE3500 Reservoir Drive, East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA 19121 |
Friday, June 14, 2024
June 20, 2024 7:30-11:00PM Samba/Soulstice at the Black Squirrel Club
Ready to welcome the official start of summer? Join us at Fishtown's Black Squirrel Club for an evening of spirit-forward instrumental explorations of samba, soul, R&B, bossa nova and more. Featuring @EnsembleNovo and @JayRodriguezSierra's Muthaflower 3! 7:30!
June 20, 21, and 22, 2024 7:30PM The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance
The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance is an invitation to a house party, where five Philadelphia-based, generation-crossing, genre-defying artists will be your hosts. This party blends storytelling with choreography, performance, and multimedia to tell the story of social dance and its impact on people and culture. Created by Raja Feather Kelly and Yolanda Wisher, this one of a kind experience illuminates the timely power of these communal, propulsive gatherings as channels for cultural expression, freedom, and ultimately, change.
Featuring artists Germaine Ingram, Lela Aisha Jones, Nikki Powerhouse, Vitche-Boul Ra, and Mark Wong, this is one house party you won't want to miss.
Tickets: $20 + $3.18 fee
Christ Church Neighborhood House
20 N. American Street Fourth Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106
Thursday, June 13, 2024
June 19, 2024 12:00-5:00PM Juneteenth Block Party and Free Museum Day at AAMP
Culture, history, liberation, and celebration take center stage at the 2024 Juneteenth Block Party with the African American Museum in Philadelphia!
Consider joining AAMP by becoming a JUNETEENTH SPONSOR and help us continue the legacy of Juneteenth and celebrate our anniversary as the first institution by a major city dedicated to the heritage of African Americans.
Join AAMP as we continue the legacy of Juneteenth and celebrate our 48th anniversary as one the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. In partnership with Wawa and Welcome America, AAMP will host an all-day, family-friendly outdoor festival with several hosts from W.U.R.D. Radio, with entertainment, activations, games, and education for everyone to enjoy!
This year, AAMP will welcome hip-hop living legends Kid 'n Play. Courtesy of Wawa, guests will have free admission to the museum to explore the new exhibition, “Imprint: Dox Thrash: Black Life, and American Culture.
Celebrants can expect a community Vendor Village featuring Black-owned businesses, community resources, giveaways, art making, food trucks, and line dancing, with more acts and special guests to be announced!
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
June 18, 2024 7:00PM Not So Latin Concerts: Electric Kif