May 12, 2016 9:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight Trinidelphia and Leana Song at Franky Bradley's

Trinidelphia Presents : Caribbean Jazz Night, May Edition featuring Leana Song
The first of a monthly series of Caribbean and World Music at Franky Bradleys, hosted by Steelpan-based Caribbean Jazz ensemble Trinidelphia. This club is awesome! It features a diverse palette of stuff ranging from Burlesque to World Music. The first edition of this series will feature Afro-Cuban Orisha song ensemble Leana Song with a Bata Drums demonstration, along with Trinidelphia. $7 at door, Doors 8:30, music runs from 9-12. The third set will feature an open latin jazz jam session, horn players/percussionists welcome to sit in!

May 10, 2016 8:30-11:30PM Jazz Jam Tuesdays at Calabash

Cover: $12. ($7 + 1 drink)

May 9, 2016 6:00-8:00 PM New Series of African Drum and Dance Classes Begins

MONDAYS 6 to 8pm

Starting MAY 9th!

@ Franny Lou's Porch Coffeehouse
2400 Coral St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19125
(215) 739-2357
http://frannylousporch.org/

6-7pm West African Drum Class w/ Jay Beck

7-8pm West African dance class w/ Blew Kind

(drummers come to the first class, learn the rhythm and stay and play for the dancers! It's the best way to learn!)

Some drums provided, but bring your own if you have one.
$10 drum class
$10 dance class

(beginners welcome, no experience necessary)

June 8, 2016 8:00 PM La Inédita + Buddy Roc & The HeartBreak Kids at Voltage Lounge

Direct from Lima, Peru La Inédita brings its flavorful mix of Peruvian Cumbia with Raggamuffin and Dancehall. Peru meets Jamaica. Feel the fire!
http://www.lainedita.com/

With a versatile R&B and rock vocal abilities plus musical influences that include Nas, Boyz II Men, Prince, and Jeff Buckley as well as gospel, Latin Freestyle, and the epic quirkiness of video game scores, Buddy Roc and the Heartbreak Kids will blow your musical mind with this amazing concert.
http://www.buddyrochbk.com/

$10.00
18 to Enter - 21 to Drink

Voltage Lounge
421 N. 7th St.
Philadelphia, Pa 19123

May 8, 2016 12:00 PM Minas Mother's Day Brunch at World Cafe Live PHL

Minas Mother’s Day Brunch
Going on its seventh consecutive year, Mother’s Day Brunch with Minas is a classic event here at World Cafe. Treat your favorite Mom to a delicious brunch while being serenaded by delightful Bossa nova sounds performed live by Orlando & Patricia. This event sells out, so make your reservation early.

Featuring core-members Orlando Haddad and Patricia King, internationally acclaimed Minas is one of the longest established Brazilian Jazz musical groups in the US today. With over three decades experience performing and recording, the music of Minas creates an intimate and unforgettable musical tapestry that transports and inspires listeners. Indicated for 3 Grammy awards in 2010 for the CD Bossa Nova Day, Minas has performed in major national venues such as Lincoln Center in New York, Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and the Kimmel and Mann Centers in Philadelphia.

Drawing from Brazilian traditions of samba, bossa nova, baião, axé, combined with American jazz, blues, and folk, as well as classical music, Minas mixes north and south seamlessly.

Please note: ticket price of $15 + fees does not include brunch.

World Cafe Live - Upstairs
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA

May 7, 2016 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM 4th Annual South Street Spring Festival

South Street kicks off Philly's summer festival season with a totally free, all day, all-ages celebration of the city's best sights, sounds, tastes and sips. There will be tons of surprises this year - don't miss out.

Festivities will take over South Street between Front and 8th Streets, plus continue onto 2nd Street Plaza between South and Pine. All activities are FREE and open to the public. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Rain or shine! #SouthStFest

HIGHLIGHTS:
* 40 bands rocking three stages and seven performance areas
* 30+ restaurants/bars serving outside
* 125+ boutiques and businesses catering to your style and shopping needs
* Dozens of artists selling their handmade wares

LAWN CONCERT:
Headhouse Plaza will again be transformed with real grass, lawn chairs, games, beach balls and, of course, rocking tunes.

MAIFEST:
In conjunction with the Festival, Brauhaus Schmitz will host the third annual German Maifest on the 700 block of South Street, with German beers, dancers, music, food, flower headbands and even a Maypole.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY:
Outside of Atomic City Comics (638 South Street) look for free giveaways and character appearances during Free Comic Book Day.

FAMILY FUN:
Children of all ages will enjoy free family fun in the expanded Kids Zone.

May 7, 2016 1:00-6:00 PM Alma/Sol: An Afro-Latin Dance Party at Philly's House of Music

Kicking off the Summer Season with Alma Sol! A new daytime Afro-Latin Dance party hosted @Philly's House Of Music & Entertainment on South Street!

Every first Saturday afternoon resident DJ John Morrison - DJ/Producer will be welcoming some of the cities finest selectors to play some of the best Afro-Latin Diasporic sounds.

Deep House, Salsa, Afro-Beat, Latin-Jazz, Boogaloo and more, Alma Sol will be bringing the perfect flavor for the Summer Season.

Come party with us!

Saturday (Afternoon!) May 7th
(1pm-5pm)
HOME (Philly's House of Music & Entertainment) 818 South St.
This month's Special Guests: The Sofistifunk Crew (DJ Aura & Duiji 13)
Cover: $7
Byob + Delicious Afro-Latin Food will be served.

May 7, 2016 10:00 PM Frankie Negron and Tony Vega at District N9NE

May 7, 2016 10:00AM to 4:00PM May Fair in Clark Park with Live Music

Spruce Hill Community Association presents its annual May Fair!

Once again the fair will have lots for kids of all ages: the petting zoo and pony rides will be back, along with an obstacle course and a bounce house. There will be music from local groups (see line up below) and delicious offerings from some of the top vendor trucks in University City. There will be a plant sale by the University City Garden Club, a $1 used book sale with lots of great titles, and a raffle – the top prize this year will be an Apple watch, donated by the University Family Fun Center. Many local artisans and crafts people will be offering their wares at the vending booths.

Clark Park, at 43rd St. and Chester Ave. There is no rain date for the May Fair.

10:30 Ants on a Log
www.antsonalogmusic.com
11:30 City Love
www.muchcitylove.com
12:30 Unidos da Filadelfia
https://sites.google.com/site/unidosdrumming/
1:30 Square Dancing Set 1
2:30 Square Dancing Set 2
The Four Prophet String Band
https://fourprophetstringband.bandcamp.com/

The fair is also an excellent opportunity for groups and causes based in University City to do community outreach by getting a vending table – only $30 for non-profits and $40 for groups doing fund-raising or those selling crafts and other wares. If interested, leave a message at the SHCA center (215-349-7825) or send an email to ma.wa@verizon.net.

May 7, 2016 10:00PM - 2:00AM The Jam Jawn with Joey Stix at Dahlak Paradise

SATURDAY!!! MAY 7th | 10pm-2am
THE JAM JAWN | MAY EDITION
FEATURING Joey Stix
as " Conductor of the Jam"

OPEN JAM SESSION
ALL INSTRUMENTS AND TALENT WELCOME
9:45pm Instrument Load-in
(Bring EVERYthing)

This jam is going to be wildly percussive!
GET READY!

Dahlak Paradise
4708 Baltimore Ave
Phila, Pa
FREE admission

May 7, 2016 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Mother's Day Salsa Party with Anthony Colon at Isla Verde Cafe

"Mother's Day Salsa Party"
Sat May 7th

Come join us for a night of dinning, dancing & LIVE Entertainment to celebrate Mother's Day!

* Performing LIVE, "Anthony Colon"
* Mixing Live DJ Poli
* $10 cover

Isla Verde Cafe
2725 N. American St.
Phila, PA 19133
(215) 426-3600
For Table Reserv's: Maria (267) 949-6401

May 7, 2016 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Belfield Ave 20th Annual Family Fun Day with Unidos da Filadelfia

Unidos da Filadelfia Brazilian Percussion Ensemble will perform at around 3:00 PM.

May 7, 2016 8:00 PM Juan de Marcos & The Afro-Cuban All Stars at The Annenberg Theater

May 7, 2016 · Zellerbach Theatre
A unique ensemble, devoted to the past, present and future of Cuban music. Founded by Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, the group features the finest Cuban expatriate musicians in the world today, all alumni of Cuba’s greatest bands. Each dynamic performance captures the undeniable spirit of Afro-Cuban music with a potent mix of driving percussion, a powerhouse horn section and incomparable vocals.
Saturday, May 7 @ 8 PM · TICKETS
Annenberg Center Live
3680 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.898.3900

Juan de Marcos & The Afro-Cuban All Stars

May 7, 2016 · Zellerbach Theatre
A unique ensemble, devoted to the past, present and future of Cuban music. Founded by Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, the group features the finest Cuban expatriate musicians in the world today, all alumni of Cuba’s greatest bands. Each dynamic performance captures the undeniable spirit of Afro-Cuban music with a potent mix of driving percussion, a powerhouse horn section and incomparable vocals.

PERFORMANCES
Saturday, May 7 @ 8 PM · TICKETS

INSIGHTS EVENTS
Pre-show Panel Discussion: WURD Speaks Event
6:30-7:45 PM

Join us before the performance for a reception and panel discussion moderated by Sara Lomax-Reese, President & CEO of WURD. Focusing on Cuban arts and the impact on and intersection with global political relations, the discussion will feature the following panelists:
- Sandra Andino, Ph.D., LALS Associate Director, Latin American and Latino Studies Program
- Sabrina Vourvoulias, Managing Editor, AL DIA
- Arturo Stable, Cuban Master percussionist and composer

6:30-7 PM: Reception
7-7:45 PM: Panel Discussion

WURD Speaks event sponsors: Comcast, Universal Companies, Philadelphia Energy Solutions, PECO and Always Best Care

The Annenberg Center
3680 Walnut St.
Philadelphia Pa
215.898.3900

May 6, 2016 5:00 - 8:45 PM Art After Five: From Mod to Motown: Martha Graham Cracker Invades the 1960's

In honor of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's much-anticipated Pop art exhibit (International Pop, February 24, 2016 - May 15, 2016), the world's tallest and hairiest drag queen and her band are putting together a night of music from the 1960s. It will be a hirsute happening.

Martha will perform two different sets in the Grand Stair Hall from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p. and 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

The performance is included in the cost of admission, which also includes access to the galleries. This is an all-ages, family friendly show, and kids 12 and under are free. Food and alcohol will be available for purchase.

Admission:

* Adults: $20
* Seniors (65 & over): $18
* Students (with valid ID): $14
* Youth (13–18): $14
* Children (12 & under): Free
* Members: Free

The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret is:
Dito van Regersberg (Martha)
Victor Fiorillo (piano)
Andrew Nelson (bass)
Ned Sonstein (drums)
Rich Hill (guitar)
Max Brown (wardrobe and makeup)

Don't miss this show!
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, Pa

May 6, 2016 8:00PM - 1:00AM Carlos Sanchez Y Un Toque de Cache at Trattoria Giuseppe

Salsa dance party with DJ and live salsa band at Trattoria Giuseppe in Edgemont, Pa. Come celebrate the weekend!

May 6, 2016 7:30-10:30 PM First Friday Rent Party: V. Shayne Frederick at Arch St. Meeting House

You are invited to attend:

First Friday-Rent Parties

Friday, May 6, 2016 thru Friday, August 5, 2016

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

$25 admission includes food, drink and entertainment
FREE Parking, first come first serve

Celebrating the Great Migration!

The Philadelphia Jazz Project and the Arch Street Meeting House present: First Friday Rent Parties! 5 fun-filled Fridays that celebrate the “rent party”, a creative response by Great Migrationeers to the financial struggles of their new lives. These rent parties solved some pressing economic problems.

On the first Fridays from April through August, we celebrate by representing the five states that most Black Philadelphians' families migrated from during the Great Migration: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.

Each party will feature, a live Jazz band and pre-recorded music, dance instruction and free dance, a buffet of themed dishes created by Chef Valerie Erwin of Geechee Girl Restaurant, wine/beer, other beverages, and fun! In addition, there will be special guests and the exclusive PJP vendors, Books & Stuff and The Silk Tent.

First Friday-Rent Parties At Arch Street Meeting House
320 Arch Street - Philadelphia, PA 19106
7:30pm to 10:30pm
Tickets: https://firstfridayrentparties.eventbrite.com
For more information: www.philajazzproject.org

May 6th
Theme State: North Carolina
Guest Performer: V. Shayne Frederick Group
Chef: Valerie Erwin of Geechee Girl Restaurant

May 5, 2016 8:00 PM BARAKKA and Special Guests at Franky Bradley's World Music Night

Come join us for an amazing night of Turkish Rock.
A great line up for the night with special guests and friends.

Franky Bradley's
1320 Chancellor St.
Philadelphia, Pa
$10 cover

May 5, 2016 9:00 PM - 12:30 AM Hector Rosado Y Su Orquesta Hache at Sands Casino in Bethlehem

Molten Lounge at Sands Casino
77 Sands Blvd
Bethlehem, PA
(877) 726-3777

May 5, 2016 5:00-11:00 PM Cinco de Mayo Party at Connie's Ric Rac

Connie's Ric Rac and Kenty Love are bringing you great music with Calle D' Luna, Buddy Roc & The Heartbreak Kids, Marla Jimenez & Andres Arciniega, and Jay Rico. All this to celebrate one of the biggest battles from Mexico... La batalla de Puebla!

Connie's Ric Rac
1132 S. 9th St.
Philadelphia, PA

Admission $10
Age 21+

Buddy Roc and The Heartbreaker Kids
Marla Jimenez & Andres Arciniega
Jay Rico

May 4, 2016 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM Drum Like a Lady presents: The T.A.B.U. Reunion at Dahlak

Drum Like a Lady Presents
"Women's Wednesday" @ Dahlak Paradise
Featuring a special, women-only, reunion jam session for Philly's own, T.A.B.U.
(Taking All Bands Under)

Tabu

T.A.B.U. is a local all-female R&B band formed in May of 1997. Members were keyboardist Rhonda Lancaster, who has worked with The Delfonics, The Joe Frazier Band, C.C. Peniston and other local groups; drummer Tracey Duncan, a former Washington High School hoop starr; and bassist Linda McNeil, who has worked with Major Harris, The Intruders and Billy Paul.

Ya'll know how it works -bring your voices & instruments, and get it on the fun!

This is women-only jam will highlight the awesome musicianship of Philly's finest! Come support women in music, because it's just an awesome thing to do

ALL are welcome & invited to attend!
Invite a friend! Spread the word!

The women are going to be in the house come Wednesday night!

A Drum Like a Lady event.
Co-produced by Barbara Duncan

Dahlak Paradise
4708 Baltimore Ave
Phila, Pa
No cover