October 14, 2025 7:00PM Not So Latin Concerts: Lelia Adu

 

Join us tuesday, October 14th as we welcome the mesmerizing Lelia Adu and her trio to Notsolatin! Her music explores her own roots (she is from New Zealand, Britain and Ghana), but Adu is always inspired by where she is, so Bali, France and Italy, and New York (where she lives now) manifest in her music. She has been compared to Nina Simone and Joanna Newsome by John Schaefer at New York’s WNYC, who described her as “a genuinely good singer, with a velvety, soulful voice.”

We are honored to have Lelia and her trio make notsolatin stop on their nation-wide tour.

Doors at 7, show at 7:30
1440 W Ritner St. Philadelphia Pa

October 13, 2025 10:30AM-5:00PM Indigenous Peoples' Day at Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty) Park

 

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Philly 2025, is coming soon!

On Monday Oct 13th from 10:30am-5pm, we will once again return to the historic Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty) Park. We are anticipating talented new and returning artists, artisans, and speakers. We will be announcing the inspiring line up throughout September, leading up to the day of the event.

EVENT NAME: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Philly 2025

IN-PERSON LOCATION: Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty) Park – 1301 N Beach St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

LIVESTREAM: (Like this event to receive updates)

FULL PROGRAM: TBA in late September

PAY-AS-YOU-WISH Suggested Donation at the door:
$12 for adults 21+, and $5 for elders-65+ and youth-12-17

This is a family-friendly event and wheelchair accessible.

Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty) Park 1301 N. Beach Street, Philadelphia PA 19125

October 12, 2025 7:00PM Not So Big Band Concerts: Josh Lee & The Extended Family

 

THE EXTENDED FAMILY IS BACK IN OCTOBER!!! 10/12!!

Join us for a very special edition of Notsobigband with the Extended Family as we collaborate with @wrtimusic for a live recording!! Celebrate the music of and originals inspired by the swing era during a night that will go down in history!

Doors at 7, show at 7:30pm

October 11, 2025 1:00-1:30PM Performance of "Hacia La Luz" at Philadelphia Museum of Art

 

Hacia La Luz Performance
October 11, 1:00–1:30 p.m.

Pasión y Arte, Philadelphia’s contemporary feminist flamenco company, presents Hacia La Luz. Choreographed by Artistic Director Elba Hevia y Vaca, this new work weaves Andean tradition with modern flamenco.

Free for members; no reservations required.

Saturday, October 11, 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hacia La Luz combines traditional Andean cosmology and contemporary flamenco in a dance performance featuring 5 dancers, exploring connection and healing. This new work is choreographed by Elba Hevia y Vaca, Artistic Director of Pasión y Arte, a contemporary dance company in Philadelphia that embraces artistic excellence in performance, education, and community engagement focused on modern feminist flamenco.

Things to Know:

• Performance is approximately 25 minutes
• Free; no registration required
• Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to find a seat.
• Performances will take place in the Williams Forum
  

About Pasión y Arte:

For the last twenty years, Pasión y Arte, Philadelphia’s premier all-female contemporary flamenco dance company under the direction of Artistic Director Elba Hevia y Vaca, has been embracing artistic excellence in performance, education, and community engagement focused on modern feminist flamenco. Pasión y Arte continues to strengthen flamenco’s legacy as a classical form but expands the trajectory of modern feminist flamenco through its conservatory classes, performances, and national tours. In nine original productions and its presentation of the 2012 and 2014 Philadelphia Flamenco Festivals, PyA empowers women through self-expression by embracing bold experimentation that challenges traditional flamenco gender stereotypes.

Main Building

2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-763-8100

October 11 -November 1, 2025 2:00-3:30PM Afro-Brazilian Percussion Classes with Dendê Macêdo

 

Join master percussionist Dendê for the next edition of this
introductory class in Afro-Brazilian percussion.

Classes will be held on Saturdays from 2-4 pm at Dendêzieros Studio in Germantown at 224 W. Walnut Lane
October 11 – November 1, 2025

Attendees will learn to play timbal, caixa, surdo, repique, xequere, tamborim, pandeiro and much more with a former member of Timbalada! Dendê will teach you proper technique, exercises, tuning and maintenance, improvisations and soloing, traditional rhythms from candomblé and samba de roda as well as the original rhythms and breaks from bands like Timbalada, Ilê Aiyê, and Olodum.

Cost: $80 for the 4-week series or $25/class

Register here

October 11, 2025 8:00-10:00PM Puerto Rican Band Chuwi at Taller Puertorriqueño

 

Saturday, October 11 from 8pm – 10pm | Doors Open at 7pm | General Admission $20 | 2600 N. 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19133

Come experience Chuwi, a genre-blending Puerto Rican band redefining the sound of the island with a bold mix of plena, indie, and Caribbean rhythms LIVE at Taller Puertorriqueño in Philadelphia as part of their USA Tour! Tickets go on sale on August 15 at 10am EST.

Hailing from Isabela, this dynamic quartet—featuring siblings Lorén Aldarondo, Wester, and Willy and family friend Adrian Lopez—has quickly built a loyal fanbase through their infectious energy, heartfelt lyrics, and magnetic live performances. With over 10 million monthly listeners and a headline-making collaboration with Bad Bunny on the track “WELTiTA,” Chuwi is not just riding the wave—they’re making it.

Doors open at 7:00pm

Headliner goes on at 8:00pm

October 10, 2025 5:00-8:30PM Friday Night Latin Lounge at Philadelphia Museu of Art

 

OYE! Friday, Oct 10th 5-8:30pm see you at the PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART for a special evening celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month!

-5pm RUEDA de CASINO LESSON with Treinta y Tres Delaware!
-Performances by: K.O. Latin Arts, Ritmos Unidos Dance Studio, and Treinta y Tres Delaware!
-Dance party until 8:30pm with DJ Vspice!

PAY-WHAT-YOU-WISH! See you there!!

Philadelphia Museum of Art

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA

October 10, 2025 7:00PM Not So Latin Concerts: Humano Imperfecto

 

Join us Friday, October 10th for a very special night of music featuring Humano Imperfecto! Una brisita chilena en Philly…. original cumbia, salsa and more by Chilean singer-songwriter Manuel Morales, with Vivian Lehrer on bass, Gabi Grimaldi on violin, and percussionists Simón Martínez and Wander. You don’t want to miss it!!

Doors at 7, show at 7:30
1440 W Ritner St. Phialdelphia Pa

October 10, 2025 7:30PM Mali Music at City Winery Philadelphia

 

City Winery Philadelphia presents Mali Music live on Friday, October 10th at 7:30pm (6:00pm doors)

The evolution of Mali Music is quite evident, and it’s remarkable to witness. The charismatic and talented GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter/musician/producer has been blessing the world with his prolific and provoking songs over hypnotic and melodic beats since he officially came on the scene nearly 10 years ago. Now he is a little more seasoned and ready to resonate with listeners even more with his signature contemporary gospel and R&B sound. But Mali is more than his inspirational sound and his phenomenal catalog. Mali Music is a feeling, an experience, and he’s only getting better with time.

Tickets: $45 - $65 + fee

$25 per person food and drink minimum

990 Filbert St.

Philadelphia, Pa

October 9, 2025 7:30-10:30PM Som Bacana Brazilian Music at The Black Squirrel Club

 

A night of improvisation based, vibrant syncopation as classic Brazilian Samba and Bossa meet that distinctive Philly jazz sound! Brazilian vocalist Fernanda Bravo joins Luis Bravo (guitar), Kyle Struve (Bass), Mark Stehle (percussion) and Andrew Urbina (sax).

The Black Squirrel Club

1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, US

+1 267-571-9125

https://www.blacksquirrelclub.com

Tickets: $10 + $1.20 fee

October 8, 2025 12:50PM-1:50Pm Los Bomberos de la Calle at Holy Family University

 

October 7, 2025 5:00-8:00PM Special Rumba Celebration at Rittenhouse Soundworks

 

Join iMPeRFeCT Gallery on TUESDAY, Oct. 7th, 5–8pm at Rittenhouse Soundworks (219 W Rittenhouse St, Philly) for a special Rumba Celebration 

They’ll be celebrating the pre-launch of the “Philly Rumba” documentary. 

This will be an open rumba, and they’ll be filming the event for the documentary — your chance to be part of Philly history on screen!

They will also take the opportunity to honor rumbero, Baba Yinka on his birthday! 

Rittenhouse Soundworks

219 W. Rittenhouse Street

Philadelphia, PA 

October 7, 2025 7:00OM Not So Latin Concerts: Jonathan Saraga Quintet

 

THE INCREDIBLE JONATHAN SARAGA, OCTOBER 7TH!!

Join us next tuesday as we host Grammy-winning trumpeter Jonathan Saraga!! Based in New York City, his music has been called “inventive” by JazzWise-U.K., “brilliant and technically spot-on” by Debbie Burke-Jazz Author, and has been said to exhibit “astonishing maturity” by Jazz Magazine-France will be performing on (date). Saraga, a Doctor of Musical Arts whose work has garnered international recognition from 25 different organizations will be accompanied by (names of musicians/instruments) and will perform an array of his award-winning compositions and arrangements.

Doors at 7, show at 7:30
1440 W Ritner St. Philadelphia Pa

October 5, 2025 6:00PM EAC & Boricorridor Present: Tite Curet Alonso

 

As the centennial of one of salsa’s greatest composers, Tite Curet Alonso, approaches, award-winning actor and playwright Josean Ortiz brings his story to life in this moving performance inspired by folklorist Norma Salazar’s book.
Al acercarse el centenario de uno de los más grandes compositores de la salsa, Tite Curet Alonso, el galardonado actor y dramaturgo Josean Ortiz da vida a su historia en esta emotiva presentación inspirada en el libro de la folclorista Norma Salazar.

Catalina “Tite” Curet Alonso — regarded as one of the most prolific and influential salsa composers of all time — wrote over 2,000 songs, including more than 200 hits and at least 50 timeless classics performed by legends such as Héctor Lavoe, Ismael Rivera, Cheo Feliciano, Rubén Blades, Celia Cruz, and Willie Colón. His music gave salsa not only rhythm, but also conscience, honoring Afro-Caribbean identity and social justice.
Catalina “Tite” Curet Alonso — considerado uno de los compositores de salsa más prolíficos e influyentes de todos los tiempos — escribió más de 2,000 canciones, incluyendo más de 200 éxitos y al menos 50 clásicos atemporales interpretados por leyendas como Héctor Lavoe, Ismael Rivera, Cheo Feliciano, Rubén Blades, Celia Cruz y Willie Colón. Su música le dio a la salsa no solo ritmo, sino también conciencia, honrando la identidad afrocaribeña y la justicia social.

Ortiz, known for his powerful portrayals of illustrious Black figures, has also distinguished himself as an actor, director, and producer in New York theater.
Ortiz, conocido por sus poderosas interpretaciones de grandes figuras negras, también se ha distinguido como actor, director y productor en el teatro neoyorquino.

This program will be conducted fully in Spanish. Este programa se presentará completamente en español.

Esperanza
4261 North 5th St.  | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140
215-324-0746 | info@esperanza.us

October 5, 2025 3:00PM Ensemble Novo: Exploring a Century of Brazilian Song

 

Join us in North Philly with Ensemble Novo. Ensemble Novo explores the uplifting, endlessly rhythmic music of Brazil through the lens of improvisation. On this program, the 5-piece group celebrates classic samba, bossa nova and Musica Popular Brazileira in a spirit of spontaneous adventure.

About Ensemble Novo:

Ensemble Novo celebrates the windswept melodies and perpetual-motion rhythms of Brazilian music. The five-piece band has been performing in the Philadelphia region for a decade, and has recorded a series of mini-albums that have been played on WXPN-FM and WRTI-FM as well as stations in Rio de Janeiro and across the globe. Its sound is a balance of moods and textures: The crystalline clarity of the vibraphone is crossed with the husky introspection of the tenor saxophone, lively sparks from nylon-string guitar are animated by the crisp pulse of percussion. In its review of This Is Ensemble Novo, The Vinyl District raved that Ensemble Novo puts "a playful spin on some of the world’s most welcoming music, Brazilian pop from the 1960s and 1970s. The music is executed with a jazz touch and musical virtuosity by musicians who may not be household names, but deserve to be.

Tickets: $5-$15 + fee sliding scale

Resurrection of Our Lord Church

2000 Shelmire Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152

October 5, 2025 3:00-6:00PM Philly Roda de Samba e Choro at The Black Squirrel Club

 

Samba is a style of music and dance, a community celebration, and a way of life. The “Philly Roda de Samba e Choro” presents samba and choro as they are traditionally performed in Brazil: with friends gathered around a table, playing tunes, singing along, dancing, eating, drinking, and filling the souls of all with joy.

With a core group comprised of Fernanda Bravo (voice/pandeiro), Gregg Mervine (cavaquinho), Rob Curto (piano), Mark Stehle (percussion) and Marcos Oliveira (percussion), the Philly Roda plays every first Sunday at the Black Squirrel Club, and features a guest artist each time.

This has grown into Philly's most amazing Sunday afternoon event! Drink a caipirinha, immerse yourself in beautiful melodies, get swept up in the dance and join the community spirit! Come experience the vibrant culture and pure joy of the Roda!

Black Squirrel Club has a full bar but does not sell food. You are welcome to bring your own food in to the venue or have something delivered and re-entry is permitted if you want to run out and grab food at any time.

$10 cover charge

Reserve Paid Parking Here (lot 1 block from venue)

There is also free parking available at the Rivers Casino parking lot (3 blocks).

This event is now 21+.

1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, US

+1 267-571-9125

https://www.blacksquirrelclub.com

October 5, 2025 7:00-9:00PM Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music with Wazumbians from Ghana at The Black Squirrel Club

 

Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music Festival 2025 goes global featuring world music sensation Wazumbians direct from Ghana in collaboration with Black Squirrel Club Philadelphia PA .

Outsiders fest continues its mission of celebrating the contributions of mavericks and trailblazers, in a celebration of the universal language of music.

The 2025 Outsiders Fest series continues with the Wazumbians on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, at Black Squirrel Club , 1049 Sarah St. Philadelphia, PA 19125. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime is 7:00 p.m.

Admission is $30. + $1.30 fee

Tickets are available online and at the door, free parking at Rivers Casino is 3 blocks away and premier paid limited reserved parking is available one block away just follow the ticket link to reserve your parking space.

The Afro fusion Group Wazumbians is a Ghanaian music group whose sounds echo the famous Ghanaian group Osibisa; famous for their pioneering role in world music around the globe. With musical directions from accomplished producer Wazumbi, this new band of musicians is a spicy mix of catchy tunes served with ornamented rhythmic grooves steeped in African traditions into one soul-satisfying broth. The encore will feature a fully improvised jam led by Tacuma, embodying the true Outsiders fest tradition. It will celebrate the universal language of music that transcends borders and touches hearts, leaving the audience supercharged and soaring high.

The Black Squirrel Club

1049 Sarah St.

Philadelphia, Pa

October 5, 2025 8:00-10:30PM Farah Siraj in Concert at The Fallser Club

 

Tickets have tiered pricing because our goal is to raise funds for Gaza. The base price is $45.  Donations tickets are $65 and $100. Other donations are graciously accepted at the door along with purchase items available including Palestinian olive oil and the book, We are Not Numbers: The Voices of Gaza’s Youth. 

Tickets: $25 - $100 sliding scale

The Fallser Club

3721 Midvale Avenue

Philadelphia, PA  19129

 

October 5, 2025 6:00 & 8:30PM Edgardo Cintron Plays the Jazz Side of Carlos Santana at SOUTH

 

Percussionist Edgardo Cintron is a second-generation Puerto Rican and a second generation musician. Known as much for his affable personality and generous spirit as for his tasty musicianship, Edgardo attributes his musical influences to his Father, Pablo, who played guitar in the U.S. military band and also to Charlie Parker, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana and Tito Puente.

600 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa  
Sunday Showtimes 6:00PM & 8:30PM

• Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
• $25 per person
• $3.95 Processing Fee

October 4, 2025 1:00-5:00PM Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival

 

Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia and Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership is happy to present the 5th edition of the Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival!

The festival returns on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 1 pm - 5 pm.

It will be held at the Big Field in Tacony Creek Park, located on East Olney Avenue at East Clarkson Avenue.

(In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to Grover Washington Jr. Middle School 201 E. Olney Avenue.)

There will be music performances by:

Jaffna (Middle Eastern/South Asian Fusion)

Minas (Brazilian/Bossa Nova)

Kyeis Henry & NuERA Collective (Soca/Caribbean)

DJ June Lopez

In addition, there will be arts & crafts, nature games, bike rides along the park trail, giveaways and donuts and cider to ring in the fall!

Come out! It will be great!

Please register to let us know you are interested in attending so that we can also share event updates.

The Festival is sponsored by William Penn Foundation, Forman Arts Initiative, Office of Councilwoman Anthony Phillips, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Philadelphia Foundation, Alliance for Watershed Education, The Circuit Trails, Philadelphia Water Department and others.