Feat.
Elliot Bild - Trumpet
Josh Walker - Tenor Saxophone
Silas Stewart - Vibraphone
Ben Karp - Guitar
Doug Drewes- Bass
Steve Perry - Drums
$10 Suggested Donation
1440 W Ritner Street, Philadelphia
On August 20, we are bringing the islands to you! Join us for the 37th Annual Philadelphia Caribbean Festival for a day full of island culture.
A rich celebration of 14 Caribbean islands will treat you to a wholesome family fun in a beautiful atmosphere with a line up of authentic island sounds of reggae, roots international beat, hip-hop and gospel, poetry, island skits and creative on-stage dances, the pulsating sound of the steel band; all that’s complimented by a marketplace of Caribbean fashions, souvenirs, arts and craft. additionally, a “tings” Caribbean workshop; and a children’s corner with exciting things to do.
Fragrant Aromas will surround the great plaza at Penn’s landing as vendors prepare a variety of island cuisine-jerk chicken and rice/peas, curried goat/chicken, codfish cakes, escovitched fish and “festival” bakes, roti, Caribbean slaw, Roasted corn, to name a few. While quenching your thirst with Island Lemonade, Ginger Beer, Coconut Water, Island punch in a dugout pineapple, you name it.
Featured performers include Kenny Sykes (Jazz), Julius (Soca), Tabernacle Reggae Band, Freedom Choir of Phila Ensemble (Gospel), Riddem Nation Band (Roots Rock Reggae), Bahamian Juliene Believe (Soca) Haitian Gwo Koze (Kompo music, WeUnited Band (Soca) Image Band (internationally known, from Washington, D.C.). MC for this special day will be DJ Scripture (WKDU 91.7 FM) who opens up with Devotional Remarks.
The Great Plaza, Penn’s Landing
101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA
Bethlehem and Sad Patrick combine soaring vocals, sparse guitar and driving percussion to deliver powerful songs, digging deep into themes of love (good, bad, and better off gone), life in the city, and struggling on the margins. Sad Patrick’s blend of folk, blues and jazz guitar mixes with Bethlehem’s powerful, fully immersive singing and nuanced melodies and unique tarima and body percussion.
1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia,
August 19, 2023
Brazilian Night features free, family-friendly, Brazilian performances including music, dance, and capoeira.
Free
Food and drink may be purchased from Oval vendors (outside alcoholic drinks not permitted)
Main stage at the Oval
5:30 - 5:40 p.m. DJ
5:40 - 6:20 p.m. Acaraje Drums
6:20 - 6:40 p.m. DJ
6:40 - 7:20 p.m. Samba Workshop with Malaika
7:20 - 7:40 p.m. DJ
7:40 - 8:15 p.m. Project Capoeira with capoeira and maculelê
8:15 - 8:30 p.m. DJ
Organized by Project Capoeira, a nonprofit that preserves, develops, and shares capoeira, a Brazilian folk and martial art and uses it as a vehicle to promote other Brazilian arts and preserve Brazilian culture.
Hematite Productions, Creative Productions, South Florida Beaches Entertainment, & OL Skool Entertainment
Presents
All Things Music Festival
August 19, 2023
Salem County Fairgrounds
735 Harding Highway
Woodstown NJ 08098
Start time is 12PM
After 7
War
Average White Band
Breakwater
Lady Alma
The Urban Guerilla Orchestra
Best Kept Soul
Hosted by Patty Jackson & Turae
THURSDAY AUGUST 17th welcome the incomparable Danielle Dougherty and Friends to Notsolatin! This show is not to miss as Danielle and crew showcase their incredible original compositions and fresh takes on old favorites. It all starts at 7, see you there.
$10 Suggested Donation
1440 W Ritner Street Philadelphia
Doors open at 6.
From 7 to 8, we’ll perform songs from the album & share stories & secrets of the journey from scribbles on paper & voice memos to the finished songs.
From 8 to 10, Thursday night regulars Gumbo Social Club will perform enchanting originals & jazz standards. (They're being kind enough to let us share their regular night at the Barry).
The Commodore Barry Club has a small menu of delectable food and refreshing beverages available for purchase at the bar. Revel in the cozy atmosphere and indulge your taste buds while you enjoy the music.
Mark your calendars, invite your friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
Reservations (free)
Commodore Barry Club 6815 Emlen Street Philadelphia, PA 19119
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Doors
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bethlehem and Sad Patrick
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Gumbo Social Club
TUESDAY AUGUST 15th, Notsolatin presents the R2 Quintet. Led by saxophonist Rob Rutigliano, the group will feature his favorite originals and newest arrangements! Come hear this groups for public performance in what is sure to be an incredible night of music. It all starts at 7, see you there.
Rob Rutigliano - Saxophone
Morgan Walbridge - Vibraphone
Lonell Johnson - Piano
Dan McCain - Bass
Donovan Pope - Drums
$10 Suggested donation
1440 W Ritner Street, Philadelphia
*Times subject to change
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico is a popular Puerto Rican band widely known as El Gran Combo. The band played their first show in San Juan in 1962 and became the island’s most popular salsa group. The band’s style of music has evolved through the past several decades. Ranging from boogaloo and merengue to tango and bomba.
The group creates lively arrangements for piano, bass, trumpets, saxophone, congas, timbales, and bongos. With catchy dance tunes such as “El Menu,” “Telefono” and “Goyito Sabater.” Their most popular song, “Brujeria” has over 50 million streams on Spotify. In 2002, the band received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Billboard.
The group celebrated a half-century together with 50 Aniversario, Vol. 1, their debut for EGC records. Three-quarters of the album are re-recorded songs from the entirety of the band’s career. The album placed in the Top Ten of Top Latin Albums. The album then hit number four on the Top Latin Albums chart.
Friday, August 11 · view days & times
Price: $10-$65 | Steel Terrace: $189
Venue: Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza
Cameron Sewell Snyder Quintet
The Northern California native has had the opportunity to be a member of the New York Youth Symphony large jazz ensemble for the 2021-2022 season, having had the opportunity to play at iconic New York venues such as Birdland, Dizzy’s Club, National Sawdust and The New York Times Center. Cameron has worked under and alongside artists such as Melissa Aldana, Shenel Johns, Benny Benack III, Mike Boone, and Mike Moreno.
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Doors open at 7pm. Performances begin at 7:30pm.
$10 suggested donation.
We hope to see you there!
Roxborough Pocket Park
6170 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Cordelia Blue Music
Wed 8/9, 11:30am-2pm, ClaveAché quartet, the Comcast Center Plaza, 1701 JFK Blvd - Come to enjoy your lunch alfresco and some live music!! (Free event)
Morgan's PIer
221 N. Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, Pa
I can't wait to share with all of you a few new Brazilian dance moves and drum breaks. Y'all betta get ready!
No experience necessary, all levels of movers are welcomed!
🗣️6 week Samba Series returns September 19th, Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm at Awbury Arboretum
Thank you Awbury Arboretum Wellness Group for partnering with PHonk!Philly for this free community arts program
10 am – 4 pm | Art Activities | ages 2+
10:30 – 11 am + 11:15 – 11:45 am | Storytime | ages 2+
12:30 – 1:15 pm + 2:30 – 3:15 pm | Percussion Performances
