March 3, 2018 3:00-5:00PM Sherehe: A Celebration of African-American Arts & Culture

Sherehe A Celebration of African-American Arts & Culture

Sherehe means celebration is Swahili and we intend to do just that!

This event will include dynamic performances from local artists and fun activities that the entire family will enjoy! Join as we honor this rich heritage in true NLarts fashion for an afternoon of crafts, singing, dancing, storytelling and more.

Schedule of Performers

Kamara Arts- Arfican dance & drumming

Sheeshallcreate- storytelling and Afro-Caribbean dance with audience

Xpress Yourself Dance Troupe- dance

Noble Nation- Vocal ensemble and spoken word

Ruba Club
416 Green St.
Phila, Pa 19123

Tickets: $5 for a family of four

March 3, 2018 7:00PM Sistahs Laying Down Hands at The Listening Room

Sistahs Laying Down Hands lead percussionist & Artistic Dir, Karen "Magic Fingaz" Smith & special guests takes time to honor "Her-stories Month". Hear, Feel, Taste, Ingest & Be Moved by this Electrifying Experience!

The Listening Room
26 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144

March 2, 2018 6:00-8:30PM Hegazy at The Barnes Foundation

Tonight’s performance features the vocal harmonies of Hegazy, the brainchild of twin sisters and singer-songwriters Leila and Omnia Hegazy. The twins bring a unique blend of driving guitars, smoky keyboards, and infectious pop melodies.

Raised in Staten Island, New York, Leila and Omnia Hegazy began writing music together at age 11. As teens and adults, they pursued separate careers in music, with Leila focusing on R&B and Omnia on pop-rock. The sisters reunited in 2012 and began collaborating again, cultivating a fresh sound that blends the genres. Hegazy’s first EP, Young, will be released in February.

Tickets: $28; Patrons, Contributors, and member guests $10; Supporters and Sustainers free

The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215.278.7000

March 2, 2018 9:15PM AfroTaino Productions + Johnny Brenda's Present Combo Chimbita

Combo Chimbita - (Set time: 10:30 PM)
Rooted in Colombia and based in New York, Combo Chimbita lives in the future. After playing together for years, these first-generation New Yorkers—powerhouse vocalist Carolina Oliveros, synth and bassist Prince of Queens, guitarist Niño Lento, and drummer Dilemastronauta—began experimenting with different traditional musical styles during their late night residencies at Barbès in Brooklyn. Exploring the connections between visual identity and improvisational long-form trips, Combo Chimbita came together as a four-piece band after they started encouraging more vocals by Carolina Oliveros, who tightens the rhythm with her guacharaca. Although their backgrounds are in heavy rock, metal, and psychedelic funk and soul, they gleefully fuse elements from cumbia, 70s funaná from Cape Verde, kompa from Haiti as well as salsa & reggae, mixing the Guacharaca and futuristic-yet-retro synth sounds.

Rockers Galore - (Set time: 9:15 PM)
It’s a fresh and fist-pumping sound growing out of the wreckage of dilapidated tenements and washed-out pasts, intercut with jazz-infleunces like Buddy Rich and Wynton Marsalis – but this Philly maestro doesn’t pull any punches with an assertive brass-section chiming the air behind him, and introducing a strong hip-hop flavour to his lyrics.

DJ Rahsaan
NYC-born/Philly-based Producer & DJ Rahsaan has been on the forefront of the 'world beat' industry for over 20 years. Rahsaan's sets consist of dancefloor-ready international grooves and pulsing tropical rhythms. Whether it's designing soundscapes for art exhibitions or New York Fashion Week, or sharing the stage with global acts like Calle 13, Bomba Estereo, Manu Chao, and the Gipsy Kings: the people know Rahsaan elevates the energy through music.

Johnny Brenda's
1201 N. Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
215-739-9684
Tickets $10

March 2, 2018 8:00PM Havana Nights: Cuban Food and Music with Conjunto Philadelphia

FIRST FRIDAYS AT 8PM
HAVANA NIGHTS
A CELEBRATION OF CUBAN MUSIC & FOOD WITH CONJUNTO PHILADELPHIA

Join us for our monthly Cuban music & food series, which features authentic Cuban cuisine, cocktails, and music courtesy of Philly's most exciting Cuban band, Conjunto! The night is FREE to attend with a variety of food and drink specials. A perfect date night or just a night out with friends.

FREE!
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa

March 1, 2018 8:00-11:30PM March Mayhem : Hawk Tubley's Hullabaloo Returns!

March Mayhem : Hawk Tubley's Hullabaloo Returns!
The Hullaballoo (originally scheduled in December) is back!
Thursday, March 1st, at The Tusk in Philadelphia
(430 South Street, upstairs from Woolly Mammoth).
Hawk Tubley & The Ozymandians welcome special guests Planet.MD and Nick Millevoi's Desertion Duo for an evening of Afro-Futurist beats, jazz explorations, and "unexpectedly psychedelic" folk-rock music.
Music from 8 to 12.
$5.00 cover at the door.
21+.
It's a Credible Hatpin Festival!
430 South Street, upstairs from Woolly Mammoth

February 28, 2018 6:30-8:00PM Sekere Workshops with Omomola Iyabunmi at Penn Museum

Sekere Workshops with Omomola Iyabunmi

Come and play with master percussionists surrounded by ancient artifacts in the Penn Museum galleries.

Classes are all ages/all levels. BYOS (bring your own Sekere) recommended, but a limited number of Sekere will be provided.
Wednesday’s, February 7th-March 14th, 6:30 to 8:00pm

Penn Museum, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA

Admission (at door) $15.00; $10.00 Museum Members, Students with ID, and children 5-17 years old

Penn Museum
3260 South St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

February 24,2018 7:00-10:00PM Giovana Robinson at Tierra Colombiana

Enjoy a delicious meal at Tierra Colombiana during our performance! Dennis Guevara on piano, Wilson Andujar on bass and Arturo Stable on drums!

Tierra Colombiana Restaurant
4535 North 5th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140

February 24, 2018 8:00PM-2:00AM Jimmy Jorge and the Latin Express at Isla Verde Cafe

Let's Get Out and Celebrate In True Salsa Style!
This Weekend at Isla Verde Cafe experience the HIGH energy & sophisticated crowd enjoying the BEST Salsa Music by DJ Spanky

Jimmy Jorge and The Latin Express LIVE
*Drinks Specials
*BEST Tapas in town
*$10 cover

Isla Verde Cafe
2725 N. American St.
Phila, PA 19133
(215) 426-3600
Celebrate your Birthday with us!!!

February 24, 2018 2:00-3:30PM West African Guinea Dance with Yalani Bangoura at CEC

Saturdays at Community Education Center, Guinea Dance class with Yalani Bangoura.
3500 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, Pa

February 24, 2018 6:00-10:30PM La Bel Kreoll en Fuego: Closing Reception & Rumba Celebration

Saturday, February 24: the solo photography exhibit, 'La Bel Kreoll En Fuego' (courtesy of photographer Eddie Einbender-Luks) is coming to a close at the North Philadelphia gallery & salon, A Seed On Diamond Gallery.

Before it comes down from the walls, there will be a viewing party from 6pm-8pm, and then we send it off with a fiery Afro-Cuban rumba celebration, featuring some of the area's best musicians & dancers. Space is limited, so arrive early. Donations will be taken at the door.

AfroTaino Productions is a proud promotional partner. Special shout out to our co-partners Glbl Vllg

And thanks to A Seed on Diamond Gallery for hosting.

A Seed on Diamond Gallery
124 Diamond St.
Philadelphia, Pa

February 24, 2018 9:00PM Amari Rebel and the Movement‎: The Love Black Soirée

The Love Black Soireé is an intimate evening of live music, storytelling, and conversation about love, Black stuff, and loving Black stuff. Celebrate yourself. Celebrate Us. Celebrate the power of Black Love.

Performances by: Amari Rebel, Nadjah Nicole, Ish, and LaTreice V Branson.

A Poet Art Gallery
4032 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Tickets $10

February 24, 2018 6:00-9:00PM Zachademy & New Fusion Drum School at William Street Common

South Jersey's finest young musicians will play a special night of music covering a wide range of genres including funk, R&B, neo-soul, jazz fusion, and classic rock. 'Zachademy' is a performing group of advanced musicians led by Zach Lopresti (Out of the Beardspace, Hungry Ghost, Gnarbot, etc.) and Zack Smith (Nick Greeley & The Operators, Gnarbot, etc.). Zachademy has performed at festivals and venues in the Philadelphia and surrounding area such as Beardfest, Electric Halloween, Threestival, Ardmore Music Hall and more. 'The New Fusion Drum School' is a group of drummers led by Ethan Feinstein (Out of the Beardspace, Hungry Ghost, Dreamer on the Other Side, etc.) who will be collaborating with a wide range of other talented musicians for a special set of music. This night of music will feature songs from bands such as Vulfpeck, Michael Jackson, Led Zeppelin, Herbie Hancock, D'angelo, Hiatus Kaiyote, KNOWER, and many more!

William Street Common
3900 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pa 19104

Tickets $13.03-$18.41

February 24, 2018 11:00AM-4:00PM Celebration of African Cultures at Penn Museum

Modern African dance and traditional African music, an African marketplace, a mancala game station, craft making for families and more converge at the Penn Museum’s annual Celebration of African Cultures. Local storytellers and artists lead guests in an interactive exploration of traditions from across the African continent, set among the Museum’s collection of textiles, sculpture, and masks in the Africa Gallery, and among statuary and tomb materials from 5,000 years of Egyptian culture in the Egyptian galleries.
Free with Museum General Admission:
$15 general adult admission
$13 senior citizens (65 and above)
$10 children 6-17 and full-time students with college ID
FREE Museum members, active U.S. military personnel, children 5 and under, and PennCard holders (Penn faculty, staff, and students)

Penn Museum
3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

February 23, 2018 9:00PM-2:00AM Brazil Dance Studio presents Carnaval at Flame House Grill

Flame House Grill
7930 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19152

CONTACT
(215) 722-2216
(215) 740-4826

February 23, 2018 10:30PM-2:00AM Worldtown's Travel by Map feat. Mambisa

Worldtown Presents
Travel by Map
An international sonic safari

Sounds by residents Ben Arsenal and Oluwafemi
featuring special guest MAMBISA!!

21+
10:30-2am
Free before 11, $5 after!♥ ♥ ♥

Liaison Room at Front Street Cafe
1253 N. Front St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122

February 23, 2018 7:00PM JOHN VANORE & Abstract Truth at Rittenhouse Soundworks

Next in the series of our

Big Band Presentations

Rittenhouse Soundworks
presents

Friday February 23, 2018
7 pm

JOHN VANORE & Abstract Truth

John Vanore presents this uniquely instrumented large ensemble where the soloist is prominent, if not dominant. The ensemble draws on the traditions of the big band, but neither limited by nor imitating it.
The instrumentation creates a palette of color shared by none! Essentially structured as a jazz group plus! …4 trumpets, 2 trombones, and 2 French horns, 2 saxophones… provide additional color doubling on flutes and bass clarinet.
Orchestration takes on a character that goes from intimacy of a small group to the full explosive power of a big band.

www.johnvanore.net

Tickets: $10 at the door
Free Parking at the lot next door

February 23, 2018 7:00-9:00PM A Beautiful Thang: Black Arts Salon at AAMP

A Beautiful Thang: Black Arts Salon at AAMP
Friday, February 23, 7 p.m.

$5 Advance | $8 General Admission | $5 Students & Seniors | Free for Members

On Friday, February 23rd, you’re invited to the African American Museum in Philadelphia for a can’t-miss black music and poetry salon, "A Beautiful Thang."

“Because, being black is a beautiful thang…”

Inspired by the artistic spirit and salons of the Harlem Renaissance, "A Beautiful Thang" brings together some of the city’s most exciting jazz and performance artists on one stage, for one night only.

Anchored by jazz vocalist and pianist V. Shayne Frederick, and backed by an incredible house band, the February 23 show features performances by renown Philadelphia jazz vocalist Ella Gahnt, poet and actress Nikki Powerhouse, and poet Kirwyn Sutherland. The "A Beautiful Thang" house band includes Kendrah Butler-Waters (piano), Khary Abdul-Shaheed (percussion), Kayla Brewer (saxophone) and Nimrod Speaks (bass).

Don’t wait. Grab your tickets to "A Beautiful Thang" now! All are welcomed.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

February 23, 2018 8:30PM Vieux FarkaTouré at World Cafe Live PHL

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 | 8:30pm | Upstairs
VIEUX FARKA TOURÉ

Often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara”, Vieux Farka Touré was born in Niafunké, Mali in 1981. He is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré, who died in 2006. Vieux was initially a drummer / calabash player at Mali’s Institut National des Arts, but secretly began playing guitar in 2001.

World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa
Tickets: $18 ADV - $20 DOS + FEES

February 21, 2018 7:00-8:00PM Magdaliz and Her Latin Duo at Kimmel: Songs You Left Behind

Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol as a Latin Duo (Magdaliz Roura on guitar/voice and Christian Noguera on percussion) will be one of the performers at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Kimmel Center Presents: Songs You Left Behind
Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018; 7:00 PM - FREE event
Join the Kimmel Center as they present Songs You Left Behind, an opportunity for representatives from many Latino nations to share the pride of their homeland in the community.

Colombia | Artist: Miguel Reynoso
Puerto Rico | Artist: Magdaliz Roura
Costa Rica | Aritst: William Eduardo
Mexico | Artist: Marla Jimenez
Mexico | Artist: Banda Retoño

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102