Monday, January 5, 2026

January 11, 2026 5:30-9:30PM Viva La Salsa at The Fringe Bar /Live Music by Ivan Llanes Band

 

๐ŸŽ‰We're starting this NEW YEAR off right!! 2026 is coming to you with that ๐Ÿ”ฅ as we welcome @ivanllanesmusic to VIVA LA SALSA on Sunday Jan 11! Don't wait, get those tickets now!!

VIVA LA SALSA at FRINGE BAR @viva.la.salsa.philly
๐Ÿ—“Sunday Jan 11th | 5:30-9:30pm
๐Ÿ“Fringe Bar @fringebarphilly
๐Ÿช‡Salsa lesson with PHILLY FUSION @eortiz220 @djvspice
๐ŸŽถ Live Music from Ivรกn Llanes Band (Cuba/NYC)
๐ŸŽง DJ sets from DJ Vspice
๐Ÿ“ธ by @whisper.shutter
SCHEDULE:
-5:30PM- Lesson with PHILLY FUSION aka Edward+Veronica
-6:30-9:30PM LIVE MUSIC from IVAN LLANES BAND and DJ sets from DJ VSPICE
$15 // ONLINE IN ADVANCE before Jan 11 // $15 arrive before 6pm!
$25 // ONLINE day-of + at the door after 6pm
๐ŸŽŸ www.vivalasalsaphilly.com
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Ivรกn Llanes is a Cuban-American percussionist, vocalist, and composer based in New York City. His music weaves Afro-Cuban traditions with jazz, Brazilian rhythms, and contemporary influences, creating a vibrant and distinctive sound. His debut album La Vida Misma earned a Cubadisco Award nomination for its artistic impact. Llanes has appeared at Joe’s Pub, National Sawdust, The Bronx Museum, Times Square with Jazz at Lincoln Center, PASIC 50, the Jazz Plaza Festival in Havana, Cuba, and Brazil’s Festival 2 de Julho in Salvador, Bahia. In 2026, he will perform as part of the Carnegie Hall Citywide Series with his ensemble.
This is a family-friendly event! Just remember to bring ear protection for the little ones!
>PARKING INFO: Discounted parking is available at PARKOMINIUM located at 231 N. 2nd St, just a 
few blocks from Fringe Bar 

January 11, 2025 3:00-5:00PM Taiko Drumming Taster Workshop with KyoDaiko

 

Well, the "last Taiko Taster of 2025" was snowed out, so here's another opportunity to experience the joy of Taiko drumming with KyoDaiko while (maybe) working off some winter blues!
Reach out for more information (kyodaiko.info@gmail.com) and/or to receive registration info. We hope to see you there!  

Friday, January 2, 2026

January 8, 2026 8:00-10:00PM Ghanaian and Afro-Cuban Group Drumming Classes with Shawn Hennessey

 

Calling all who love to drum, want to drum, and need to drum together! I'm teaching classes at my studio in Mt. Airy on Thursday nights. Beginners through Advanced, just check what students say... Everyone plays a part. Focused on Ghanaian Ewe drumming and Afro-Cuban Bata and Congas. Message me or just show up. Info on the flyer.