1440 W. Ritner St. (SE corner of 15th and W. Ritner Sts.)
$10 donation at the door
5539 Germantown Ave.
Our Festival is bigger and better this year, filling three blocks. Come pick up information and materials to help you and your family, listen to some great music, and eat some great food!
We will also have a children’s area with face painting, balloon animals, and DIY carnival games!
The Festival honors the historic significance of the sugarcane crop for generations of Puerto Ricans and recognizes the sugarcane workers who migrated from the Island to Philadelphia to work in the refinery. We will again have pavas and sugarcane to hand out to Festival attendees. Come early to get yours!
The Festival is free and open to the public.
Sistahs Laying Down Hands is a multi-artistry collective that utilizes the rhythms of the drums, spoken word, prose, storytelling, dance and movement to encourage and engage with the community; having interactive moments which includes an open mic; assist with writing poetry and learning an African folk song; all these activities supporting our mission of the importance of keeping our legacy alive and passing the lessons to our future generations.
The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy is proud to support this free event through the Neighborhood Arts Programs.
It’s not a cover band, it’s not a tribute band… it’s Philly Undercover! We’ve asked some of our favorite artists to pay homage to their favorite artists for this series. You may not recognize these local acts as they take the stage playing full sets in their best musical disguise for one night only.
Arthur Thomas & the Funkitorium take on the Godfather of Soul James Brown, featuring special guests Zeek Burse, Carla Gamble, and more TBA.
Arthur Thomas & The Funkitorium
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“The Funkitorium” was birthed in Philadelphia, PA in March 2019. After a few months of filtering, the band finally found a crew that fits. Those Artists are Lead Vocalist "Arthur Thomas", Vocalist "Re-Mus", Guitarist "Zavetis", Bassist "The Jusman", Drummer "Chops", DJ "Ndot", Dan "The Man" on keys, and last but not least, Cam on Percussion/Drums. The Funkitorium was assembled like one of the superteams that you see in sports by front man Arthur Thomas. The band became a group with a chemistry that you don’t see that often - the brotherhood between them all plays a huge part in their success. Individually all 8 of these music artists are incredibly dope, but together Arthur Thomas and The Funkitorium are a force to be reckoned with. The music and their live performances show that funk music is a genre that is enjoyable to people of all ages and races."
Zeek Burse
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COVID INFORMATION: Unless otherwise stated, World Cafe Live will follow the City of Philadelphia’s current Covid-19 Response Level. By purchasing tickets, you acknowledge that everyone in your party will follow any regulations in place at time of show (subject to change) and will not be entitled to a refund for noncompliance.
TICKETS: $20-28 advance // $22-30 day of show + fees
*On Sale Tuesday 4/5 at 12pm*
Doors 7pm // Show 8pm
Join us for dinner & drinks before the show in The Lounge, our full-service restaurant & bar which opens at 6pm. Check out the menu & make reservations here. Mezzanine ticket holders will be able to order from The Lounge menu right from their seat.
World Cafe Live is a nonprofit independent venue where artistry meets social impact. Every purchase helps support our free music education & community programs. Click here to learn more.
3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Big Push will be performing at the Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll at the corner of 48th and Baltimore Ave.
The festival finale! Enjoy an interactive music concert with Solomon Temple and friends. Live band and painter, food, and drinks.
Festival Lineup: Up Next...
Day 11: Songs for the Soul • Saturday, June 25th • Doors open at 4:30pm, Show from 5pm - 8pm • Sera Phi, 939 N Front Street. The festival finale! Enjoy an interactive music concert with Solomon Temple and friends. Live band and painter, food, and drinks in partnership with Sol Garden.
'Fest for fun. Live with love.
Love Now Media presents 11 Days of Love Stories, an 11-day festival of community events throughout Philly running June 15th-25th. Events range from soulful live concerts to transformational storytelling workshops, exciting interactive experiences, and compelling television broadcasts.
All of the events are designed to spark positive action around social justice, wellness, and equity.
Featuring Yasser Tejeda & Palotré
A Partnered Presentation with MALPICA & AFROTAINO
The fusion group Yasser Tejeda & Palotré is making a name for themselves by blending Dominican roots sounds like salve, palo and sarandunga with jazz and rock. They recently released the album Kijombo which pays homage to these folkloric sounds.
In the Dominican Republic, there is a rich and diverse array of folkloric and roots music that spreads across different parts of the country. These rhythms reign in rural areas, and are often tied to cultural or spiritual practices. And while globally, the genres that have come to define the country are merengue and bachata, Afro-Dominican roots music is part of the nation’s soul.
Yasser Tejeda & Palotré are hoping to bring visibility to these local sounds and reimagine what it means to be Dominican, through electrifying fusions and heartfelt lyrics. One of the songs in the album titled “Amor Arrayano,” featuring Grammy-winning artist Vicente García, takes on the Dominican-Haitian border through a love story.
Commonwealth Plaza Is Located Within The Kimmel Center
300 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
FREE!
West Park Cultural Center and Fairmount Park Conservancy are pleased to present the 14th annual West Park Arts Fest on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
LOCATION: South Concourse Drive (entrance near 42nd and Parkside Avenue) between East Memorial Hall Drive and 41st Street in West Fairmount Park.
Beautiful West Fairmount Park provides the site and backdrop for this annual festival that brings all ages together and draws praise from festival-goers. West Park Arts Fest embraces partnership and has over the years been made possible in significant part to the participation of many arts, cultural, and community partners from across Philadelphia.
Located on South Concourse Drive between East Memorial Hall Drive and 41st Street. Google Please Touch Museum for nearby landmark.
Music Stage : Funkfest on the Music Stage will feature performances headlined by Philly’s favorite seven-piece brass band, SnackTime. The music stage includes a range of funk-inspired music, from Funk and Fusion to Rock and Soul. Funkfest will captivate audiences with impressive performances and legendary artists, including Badd Kitti, Philly Gumbo, Philly Fusion Project, Batala Philly, and My Funky Brethren. Batala Philly plays 12:30 to 1:00pm.
Dance Stage: Performances on the Dance Stage include a diverse entertainment lineup, including Sound Space Performing Arts, Penn Chinese Dance Club, rap by Young Flames, Kun-Yang Lin Dancers, Three Aksha, Akuma Dance Ensemble, West Park Cultural Center's danceLogic students, and participate in line dancing with Ray Sensei Boyd.
Activities for children and all ages, art/craft marketplace and food vendors.
Free event
Dance the night away to the sounds of ORQUESTA DEL BARRIO, featuring EVELYN ACEVEDO starting at 8 pm. No cover charge up until 8 pm.
$8. cover after 8pm
