February 5, 2025 7:00PM Fishtown Milonga at Philadelphia Argentine Tango School

 

Wednesday Nights Are Tango Nights! 

Join us every Wednesday at the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School for an unforgettable evening of tango, music, and community! Here's what's happening:

 7-8 pm: Intermediate Tango
Polish your skills and take your tango to the next level!

 8-9 pm: Beginner Tango
New to tango? No problem! Start any week and learn the basics in a welcoming environment.

 9 pm-midnight: Palermo Fishtown Milonga
The night heats up with our legendary milonga! Dance the night away to the beats of in-house and guest DJs, enjoy refreshing drinks, and soak in the warm, inclusive vibe. Whether you lead, follow, or do both, you'll find a super-friendly crowd ready to share the dance floor. Plus, keep an ear out for special nights with live music!

 No partner? No worries! Many of our dancers switch roles, so everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

 Where: Philadelphia Argentine Tango School
 When: Every Wednesday
 Cost: $10 for the Milonga (Class pricing available upon request)

Come for the classes, stay for the milonga, and leave with new friends and memories! Let’s make Wednesday the highlight of your week. 

#TangoNight #Milonga #PhillyTango #DanceCommunity #BeginnerFriendly #LiveMusic #PalermoFishtown

Tag your dance buddies and share the love! See you on the dance floor!

2030 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 

February 2, 2025 3:00-6:00PM Roda de Samba E Choro at The Black Squirrel Club

 

The first Sunday of every month is "Philly Roda de Samba e Choro". Taking place in the intimate back lounge at Black Squirrel Club in Fishtown, it's a celebration of Brazilian culture with live music, dancing, food and drink!  Last month's debut was a truly special experience and we're so excited for the return of the Roda!  Spend your Sunday afternoon sipping delicious caipirinhas while gathered round the finest musicians from Philly and beyond as they explore some of the most captivating rhythms and melodies on earth! Samba is community, Samba is a way of life! Come, experience Samba! Every first Sunday.  Guest musicians will be Mark Stehle, vocalist Fernanda Bravo, and guitarist Cesar Garabini.

$10 cover

Doors open 5pm

The Black Squirrel Club

1049 Sarah St.

Philadelphia, PA

February 2, 2025 5:00-9:30PM Viva La Salsa featuring Clave Legacy at The Fringe Bar

 

Vspice Productions presents

VIVA LA SALSA at FRINGE BAR!
VIVA LA SALSA Philly returns ! Join us on Sunday, February 2nd at Fringe Bar for those day party vibes, this time featuring HECTOR RODRIGUEZ'S CLAVE LEGACY!

This event is the *official* after-party for RUEDX Delaware !!!

5pm - Lesson with Eddie Alba of Albasario Dance Company
6-9:30pm - live music and DJ sets with CLAVE LEGACY and DJ VSPICE
$20 // advance
$25 // at the door

TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../114650.../invite-and-promote/

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 

February 2, 2025 3:00PM Community Concert Celebrating Afro American Composers at Nazarene Baptist Church

 

February 1, 2025 7:30-10:00PM La Luz del Son at the Black Squirrel Club

 

Dance to Cuban son music provided by La Luz del Son at The Black Squirrel Club!

La Luz Del Son is a collaborative ensemble of premier Cuban and Philadelphian musicians that builds upon the legacy of musical exchange between the United States and Cuba. Featuring powerhouse rhythm and brass seoctins and presenting a dynamic mix of traditional Cuban music and original compositions, La Luz Del Son is dedicated to uniting the highest quality performance and preservation of Cuban music with the spirit of Philadelphia.

1049 Sarah St.

Philadelphia, PA 19125

Tickets:

General Admission  $20 + $2 fee

Students                   $5 + $1.25 fee

January 31, 2025 6:00-10:00PM Ernesto's Club Quartet at Cellar Dog Philly

 

Ernesto’s Club is the piano and percussion duo of Rob Curto and Gregg Mervine. They specialize in choro, samba and other Brazilian music. On January 31, they will be joined by vocalist Fernanda Bravo and by bassist Josh Machiz. 

$10 cover after 6pm

Cellar Dog Philadelphia

258 S. 15th Street

Philadelphia, PA 

January 31, 2025 7:00-10:00PM Friday Juerga with Pasión y Arte

 

It's time for our First Juerga of 2025! Please join us as we celebrate this new year with a night full of free food, music and dance at out studio located at 6411 Overbrook Ave. 

January 25, 2025 10:00AM-4:00PM Penn Museum CultureFest! Lunar New Year

 Ring in the Year of the Snake at our 44th annual Lunar New Year celebration. Bring the whole family to experience vibrant Asian traditions during a full day of festivities, including storytelling, art-making, live music and dance performances, and a traditional Lion Dance finale.

Lunar New Year is observed by various Asian communities, including those of Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Tibetan descent. The festivities traditionally commence with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and conclude 15 days later on the first full moon. Originating as a time for respite from agricultural work and togetherness with loved ones, Lunar New Year incorporates customs such as feasts, gift exchanges, lantern lighting, and offerings to deities and ancestors.

Included with museum admission

Penn Museum

3260 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

215.898.4000 

CultureFest! Lunar New Year Saturday, January 25, 10 am–4 pm Included with Museum Admission

Ring in the Year of the Snake at our 44th annual Lunar New Year celebration. Bring the whole family to experience vibrant Asian traditions during a full day of festivities, including storytelling, art-making, live music and dance performances, and a traditional Lion Dance finale. Admission is free for Members, PennCard holders, and Penn Medicine Patients & Staff

January 24, 2025 8;00-10:30PM World Music Night with Triad and Barraka at The Fallser Club

 

Prepare to be transported on a musical journey with Triad and Barakka. Experience the power of music to heal and inspire. World Music reminds us of the beauty and richness of human creativity and the importance of embracing our shared humanity. Let the fast tempo and catchy rhythms of this upbeat music boost your energy levels, lift your spirits and lower your stress! Tickets: $20 online, $25 at the door (online ticket sales end at 6:30 pm on the night of the show)  The Fallser Club 3721 Midvale Ave Philadelphia, PA 19129 USA Featuring: Raji Malik: A renowned guitarist deeply influenced by Indian music and renowned fingerstyle guitarists. Shawn Hennessey: A Latin Grammy-nominated percussionist known for his work with El Caribefunk and collaborations with renowned artists. Radha Gopinath Das: A masterful percussionist trained by legendary tabla maestros, and a founding member of Spoken Hand. Barakka: A multi-ethnic band led by Istanbul native Barış Kaya, blending diverse influences for a unique and captivating sound.

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January 24, 2025 7:00-9:00PM AfroRican State of Soul - Lucas Rivera at Esperanza Arts Center

 AfroRIcan State of Soul – Lucas Rivera (V)

AfroRIcan State of Soul – Lucas Rivera (V) 

January 24, 2025, 7:00pm

$20 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors

Inspired by the culturally dynamic tradition of Afro-Puerto Rican poets such as Piri Thomas and Pedro Peitri, Lucas Rivera draws upon their unfiltered approach in this decades-spanning body of work, performing with Los Bomberos de la Calle, Dr. Jay Fluellen and Kyle JustSole Clark, illuminating and grounding his stories in musical traditions of salsa, bomba, and plena.

Teatro Esperanza4261 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

January 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 09:00 pm

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January 24, 2025 7:00PM African Dance Class with Damon Foster at CEC

 

Please mark your calendar and RSVP!

Happy 2025!

Calling ALL African Dancers.

Join us on Friday, January 24, 2025

Time: 7:00 pm

Location:

Community Education Center

3500 Lancaster Ave

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

Featuring:

DAMON FOSTER

Teacher, Dancer, Choreographer

Donation: $20 in Advance, $25 at the door.

I trust to see you there!

Have an INCREDIBLE Day on Purpose!

January 23, 2025 6:00 & 8:30PM Hip Hop on Strings at Bok Auditorium

 

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Philadelphia. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hip-Hop on Strings at Bok Auditroium under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Tickets: $45-$55

General Info
📍 Venue: Bok Auditorium
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 60 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Philadelphia

Tentative Program

• 2Pac Medley
• Drunk in Love - Beyonce
• I Like It - Cardi B
• Gangsta's Paradise - Coolio
• Dr. Dre Medley
• Passionfruit - Drake
• Eminem Medley
• 
  
• Jay-Z Medley
• Swimming Pools - Kendrick Lamar
• Lauryn Hill and Fugees Medley
• Outkast Medley
• The Notorious B.I.G. Medley

Performers

• Listeso String Quartet

• Bok

  800 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia, 19148, 19148

January 22, 2025 7:00-9:00PM Bethlehem and Sad Patrick at Char and Stave

 

from the WXPN Local : "Jazz-tinged duo Bethlehem and Sad Patrick write about love and other struggles, making music that softly rests upon the fragility of life: falling in and out of love, finding peace in the day to day, and staying positive despite the often touch-and-go nature of Philadelphia. "

Char and Stave (Chestnut Hill)
Coffee and Cocktails. And coffee-based cocktails!
Wednesday, January 22 | 7:00 - 9:00 | Free
8441 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
https://www.charandstave.com

January 19, 2025 2:00PM Free Hand Drum Workshop at The Rotunda

 

This Sunday, we proudly present a complimentary workshop. Free! Free! Free! The event on Sunday will be an informal gathering, providing ample opportunities for community engagement, play, and education, all free of charge. To reiterate, admission is free. Come and indulge in a leisurely Sunday afternoon within the majestic Rotunda in Philadelphia.

January 18, 2025 4:00PM Philadelphia Freedom Band Winter Concert: Love Will Keep Us Together

 

Join the Philadelphia Freedom Band on January 18th for our Winter 2024 concert: Love Will Keep Us Together.

Featuring the debut of our new Wind Ensemble, in addition to our classic Symphonic Band!

The two bands will play selections from Aaron Copland, Katahj Copley, Julie Giroux, Gustav Holst, Daniel Montoya Jr., and more.

🎟 Get your tickets now at philaband.org!

🗓️ Saturday, January 18, 2025
⏰ 4:00PM
📍Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral (19 S 38th St, Philadelphia, PA)

January 16, 2025 6:00PM Screening of "Tracing Sacred Steps: The Cinematic Experience" at Temple University

 

In collaboration with Brownbody, we're starting 2025 with a special screening of "Tracing Sacred Steps: The Cinematic Experience" at Temple University's Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Stella Elkins Gallery, on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6 pm.

Directed by Deneane Richburg and Aidan Un, the film centers on Brownbody's "Ring Shout," a performance blending dance, theater, figure skating, embodied by a professional cast of Black skating artists. Watch the film trailer here.

"Tracing Sacred Steps: The Cinematic Experience" is followed by a discussion facilitated by Sandra Richardson (Brownbody's Undoing Racism, Healing, and Organizational Consultant), with:

• Co-Director and Choreographer, Deneane Richburg (Brownbody)
• Associate Artistic Director, Lela Aisha Jones (Brownbody)
• Composer & Sound Designer, Alex Shaw
• Several artists featured in the work

This screening is part of "Keep it Moving," a program honoring choreographer Merián Soto's 25 years of creative research at Temple University's Department of Dance. Early arrival is suggested.

Admission is complimentary with RSVP.

RSVP here

January 16, 2025 8:30PM MARUJA LIMÓN at World Cafe Live

 

MARUJA LIMÓN is a six-member band from Barcelona that mixes flamenco, pop, and Latin rhythms. Their debut album 'Más de ti' (2018) was acclaimed by magazines such as Mondo Sonoro and Muzikalia, and the band won the 'Best Emerging Artist' award at the Premis ARC 2018 and a LAUS Award for their music video 'Aprender'. In 2019, they released 'Ante Mí', considered one of the best Spanish albums of the year and nominated at the MIN 2020 Awards. In 2022, they presented their third album 'Vidas', which blends various genres with lyrics that reflect life stories. They have performed over 200 concerts and participated in prestigious international festivals. In 2023, they presented ''Esta noche no me acuesto'', a show that celebrates popular culture and collective connection. That same year, they were selected for the prestigious ʻVISA FOR MUSICʼʼ festival in Rabat. In 2024, the band presents ʻTe como la caraʼ part A, an EP where the Barcelonans delve into rumba in all its forms. We will release the part B this October. They toured Germany, France, Austria, and they visited NEW YORK for the first time this July thanks to LAMC; their show at DROM was a blast. Thanks to that, the band was featured in ʻOn the Radar' Latinʼs Billboard section.

Tickets: $15 + fee in advance; $20 day of show + fee

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Doors: 6pm | Show: 8:30pm

$15 advance | $20 day of show

 The Lounge at World Cafe Live/3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA

January 12, 2025 7:30PM Tarsha Fitzgerald Presents: MLK Celebration with Eban Brown former Lead Vocalist of the Stylistics

 

Eban Brown, Former Lead Vocalist of the Stylistics, Musician, Jazz Guitarist, Producer, Actor

Born and Raised in Newark, New Jersey, Harold Eban Brown is a World -Renowned Guitarist, Composer and Singer. In 1991, Eban Brown became the Lead Vocalist for his idol artist group Ray, Goodman & Brown (Betterknown as the Moments), He continued to perform with the group for two and a half years. Later Eban would become a member of the one time grammy-award winning group: the Manhattans (featuring Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett) His Stay was Short lived Due to future accomplishments. In 1993, Eban became the lead vocalist of the delfonics, and was the first lead vocalist of the delfonics to be inducted into the 98.7 Kiss FM Hall of Fame in new York City, the Naacp Hall of Fame,in Atlanta, GA, and in 1996, received a NAACP.

Tickets: $30-$50 + fee

City Winery Philadelphia

990 Filbert St.

Philadelphia, PA  19107

267-479-7373

January 11, 2025 7:00-10:00PM Timbalona with DJ VSpice at the Maas Building

 

Deeply rooted in Afro-Caribbean and Latin American folklore, the dynamic percussion ensemble TIMBALONA will captivate, mesmerize and get you moving with their rhythmic prowess. Salsa extraordinaire DJ VSpice joins on the decks - dancing shoes mandatory! The night begins with a salsa lesson from Eddie Alba of Albasario Dance Company!

TIMBALONA Collective is a dynamic percussion ensemble rooted in the vibrant traditions of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American folklore. Their primary goal is to captivate audiences with a rich musical journey, seamlessly blending rhythmic prowess, compelling storytelling, and captivating dance performances. The Collective was established by co-directors and musicians Andrés Cisneros and Christian Noguera.

Saturday Jan 11
7-10pm
Lesson w/ Eddie Alba
Live Music from TIMBALONA collective
DJ sets w/ DJ Vspice

Tickets $20 and more info:

https://www.maasbuilding.com/.../maas-presents-timbalona...

January 10, 2025 8:00PM Devotion: An Earth, Wind, and Fire Experience at World Cafe Live

 

Friday, January 10, 2025

Doors: 6:30pm | Show: 8pm

$35-$45 advance | $40-$50 day of show

 Music Hall at World Cafe Live/ 3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA

DEVOTION takes you on a musical journey remembering musical ICON, Maurice White, and the timeless hits of the one of the greatest bands in music! You’re a shining star, no matter who you are. Shining bright to see what you can truly be. Favorite songs include “Shining Star”, “September”, “Can’t Hide Love”, “That’s the Way of the World”, “Let’s Groove”, “Be Ever Wonderful” and more. A Spectacular Night of Music to Remember!

TARSHA FITZGERALD PRODUCTIONS is very profound in creating magical musical performances with extraordinary talented musicians and singers. Phenomenal magical experiences in MUSIC. The music, the vibe, the experience. Unforgettable concerts to REMEMBER…thank you for coming along
on the musical journey. LET’S GROOVE & have a CELEBRATION kicking off 2025!

Tickets: $35-$45 + fee

215-222-1400

January 9, 2025 7:00 & 9:00PM Raul Midón at SOUTH Jazz Kitchen

 

Blind singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón is nothing if not prolific. His 14th and latest album Lost & Found is a blend of what he calls “smooth folk,” “alt-pop,” and “jazz.” A master at combining genres, the New York Times says “his music suggests a three way fusion of Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin and José Feliciano.” Midón debuted the album’s first single, the uplifting bluesy pop song “Keep On Keeping On,” on The Jennifer Hudson Show in December of 2023.

Joining him on this body of work are his friends and industry veterans: Andres Forero (Hamilton, Phish, U2), drums and percussion; Richard Hammond (Hamilton), bass; Federico Pena (Black Lives), keyboards and piano.

7:00-8:15PM  Tickets $44 + $4.80 fee

9:00-10:15PM Tickets: $39 + $4.45 fee

South Jazz Club / Unscripted Jazz Series

600 North Broad Street at Mt. Vernon Philadelphia, PA 19130