April 9 & 10, 2022 The Public Orchestra at Cherry Street Pier in Free Concert

 

Experience The Public Orchestra, a newly founded orchestra that seeks to represent the cultural and sonic diversity of Philadelphia and challenge western concepts of what a symphony orchestra can be, look and sound like.

Fifty musicians present five new works expressly composed for them by five commissioned artists. These performances take the form of open public rehearsals over two evenings and an afternoon at the Pier. The orchestra includes instrumentation and musical practices from bandoneon to the oud, from DJing to French horn, from electric guitar to Korean percussion.

Anthony Tidd serves as The Public Orchestra’s musical director, with new commissions by Ann Carlson, Ari Benjamin Meyers, Sun Ra Arkestra (Marshall Allen & David Middleton), Ursula Rucker, and Xenia Rubinos.

Performance Schedule
Saturday, April 9 at 8 pm
Sunday, April 10 at 3 pm

Visit rehearsingphiladelphia.com to learn more about the public performances, artists, and times, and to RSVP.

April 9, 2022 11:00AM-3:00PM Opening Fairhill Celebration at Taller Puertorriqueño

April 8, 2022 8:00PM Urban Guerilla Orchestra at World Cafe Live

 

URBAN GUERILLA ORCHESTRA
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The URBAN GUERILLA ORCHESTRA is simply untouchable. Consummate professionals with decades of experience, World class musicians that record and tour with major label artists. Undoubtedly they are one of the best bands performing throughout the United States today. Directed by trumpeter Henri McMillian, The URBAN GUERILLA ORCHESTRA is comprised of instrumentalists and vocalists who have worked with artist such as Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Boyz II Men, Alicia Keys, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Kool & the Gang, The Roots and countless others.

Event Details

COVID INFORMATION: Per venue policy, all guests will be required to show proof of completed Covid vaccination OR a negative Covid test result (lab-administered PCR or Antigen test within 48 hours) for entry. At-home tests will not be accepted. Masks must be worn by all attendees at all times except when eating or drinking. 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. Please check here for current venue protocol. Thanks for your cooperation!

$30-35 ADV // $ 32-37 DOS + FEES

Doors 6:30pm
Show 8:00pm

The Music Hall at World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

April 7, 2022 5:30-9:00PM National Liberty Museum at Night with Los Bomberos de la Calle

 Join us as we celebrate our newest exhibition La Brega: Art for Reimagining the World featuring the work of renowned artist Johnny Irizarry. In an evening inspired by Irizarry’s art and the Puerto Rican history and culture it reflects, take in the sights, sounds and tastes of Puerto Rico.

 

Explore our galleries while enjoying a piña colada, the official cocktail of Puerto Rico, and a variety of regional snacks. At 6:30, join in an exclusive artist-led workshop where Johnny Irizarry will share his skills and inspiration as guests make their own artworks in the style of the art featured in La Brega (limited capacity, additional registration required.) Cap off the evening at 7:00 with a performance from Los Bomberos de la Calle, a Philadelphia-based musical ensemble that brings the traditional Puerto Rican musical styles of bomba and plena to life.

 

ABOUT JOHNNY IRIZARRY

Johnny Irizarry’s work spans from teaching at universities to being director of La Casa Latina at the University of Pennsylvania and community centers. In the 1990s, he served as Executive Director of Taller Puertorriqueño. As a cultural worker, he has been at the forefront of Puerto Rican and Latinx civil rights struggles and fights for criminal justice.

ABOUT LOS BOMBEROS DE LA CALLE

Together since 2013, Los Bomberos De La Calle is a local Philadelphia Puerto Rican Bomba & Plena education & performing ensemble led by Anthony Mendez, familiarly known as Mr. Tony. Their mission is to promote cultural preservation by collaborating with schools and organizations to offer their knowledge and appreciation of Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena. These programs include Bomba and Plena Community Workshops for adults and children from ages 5 and above, as well as in-school residencies and after-school programs and assemblies. They are well known for engaging the audience and students in an energetic and interactive lesson or jam on the history, song and dance of traditional Bomba & Plena from Puerto Rico.

VENUE

National Liberty Museum

321 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States + Google Map

Phone:

215 - 925-2800

Tickets: $10-$15

April 7, 2022 7:30PM Zakir Hussain: "Treveni" at Penn Live Arts

Zakir Hussain, Kala Ramnath and Jayanthi Kumaresh have come together for the first time as a trio for the 2022 Triveni tour. Leading Indian classical exponents of their respective instruments—tabla, violin and Saraswati veena—each is also renowned as virtuoso collaborator, pathbreaker and educator, advancing the art of their particular instruments to remarkable levels in the context of their classical traditions and beyond. Feted and honored in India and abroad with numerous awards, each has successfully toured all over the world with their own acclaimed solo projects. Triveni is the mythical site of the union of three sacred rivers in India, and the name aptly represents the confluence of the varied musicalities which the three maestros bring to this collaboration. A hallmark of Zakir Hussain’s iconic career has been his groundbreaking work at the forefront of brilliant musical dialogues between Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian) music. With Kala Ramnath, an innovative representative of North Indian raga tradition, Jayanthi Kumaresh, the leading exponent of the ancient South Indian veena, and Zakir Hussain seamlessly stitching North and South Indian rhythm traditions to provide a bridge for veena and violin to meet, Triveni promises to be a fluent, joyous and entirely original musical conversation, a sonic experience of the highest order.

Penn Live Arts
Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219
For tickets, call 215.898.3900.

April 5, 2022 6:00-8:00 PM First Tuesday Latin Jazz at CEC

 

Come to experience live Latin Jazz with Greg Moore and Actual Proof Band. Your support is needed and appreciated!
To purchase tickets in advance send $20 (per ticket) to Greg Moore via cash app $havedrum, include name for will call.

Community Education Center

3500 Lancaster Ave.

Philadelphia, PA

April 2, 2022 8:00PM Lido Pimienta w/ Combo Chimbita at World Cafe Live

 

Lido Pimienta 
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Lido Pimienta's new album 'Miss Colombia,' the anticipated follow-up to 'La Papessa,' which was awarded the Polaris Music Prize in 2017, is available now. The Colombian-born, Toronto-based global beats trailblazer recorded the album in her home studio, with some additional recording done in the historic Colombian town of San Basilio de Palenque. Miss Colombia boasts 11 new and original songs that boldly celebrate Lido’s ecstatic musical hybridity of electronic meets cumbia, and is at once defiant and delicate, exploratory and confrontational. All of the songs were written and arranged by Lido, and she co-produced the album with Matt Smith aka Prince Nifty.

Combo Chimbita
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Through her folkloric mystique, otherworldly psychedelia, and a dash of enigmatic punk, Ahomale by Combo Chimbita catapults the sacred knowledge of our forebears into the future. Their second studio album and Anti- Records debut sees the visionary quartet drawing from ancestral mythologies and musical enlightenment to unearth the awareness of Ahomale, the album’s cosmic muse. Comprised of Carolina Oliveros’ mesmeric contralto, illuminating storytelling and fierce guacharaca rhythms, Prince of Queens’ hypnotic synth stabs and grooving bass lines, Niño Lento’s imaginative guitar licks, and Dilemastronauta’s powerful drumming, the lure and lore of Combo Chimbita comes into existence.

COVID INFORMATION: Per venue policy, all guests will be required to show proof of completed Covid vaccination OR a negative Covid test result (lab-administered PCR or Antigen test within 48 hours) for entry. At-home tests will not be accepted. 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. Please check here for current venue protocol. Thanks for your cooperation!

$20 - $30 ADV // $22 - 33 DOS + FEES

Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm 

The Music Hall at World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

April 2, 2022 1:00-3:00PM Dancing in the Streets: A West Philly Block Party with WPO and Oberlin Steel Pan

A special block party performance this Saturday April 2nd @ 1pm featuring the West Philadelphia Orchestra Balkan brass band and Oberlin Steel Trinidadian steel pan ensemble!

From J.j. Tiziou: It's long been a dream to have West Philly Orchestra play one of our block parties, and what a treat to have them joined by an 18-piece steel pan ensemble! 

This will be a unique show not to be missed, although you can also catch WPO playing a Ukraine benefit show with Sing Slavic at The Rotunda on Friday April 8th. And of course there'll be another special block party show for West Philly Porch Fest (that's June 4th)

THIS SATURDAY April 2nd, ~1-3pm @ 4529 Osage, contributions welcome with a potluck/BBQ continuing on into the evening. 

 RSVP on Eventbrite

April 2 & 3, 2022 3:00-9:00PM Women's Weekend of Music at Attic Brewing

 

Women's Weekend of Music at Attic Brewing

Come hang out with us, Beth Arnold Gilbert, Birdie Busch, Joy Ike, Kelsey Raftis, Lauren & the Homewerckers, Sister Blue, and Valentina Sounds in the beer garden at Attic Brewing in Germantown as we join in their Women's Weekend of music. Attic's a great place, the people there are friendly and fun, and the beer is deeeelicious. We'll be joined by the super-duper Andrea Nardello! Here we are together.

Saturday, April 2 | 3:00 - 9:00
Sunday, April 3 | 3:00 - 8:00
Note: Bethlehem and Sad Patrick on Sunday, 3:00-3:45
Attic Brewing, 137 Berkley St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
No Cover

April 2 - 5, 2022 Raquel Heredia Flamenco Workshop

Join us for our first, in person Flamenco workshop with a visiting guest artist! We are so thrilled that Raquel Heredia will be coming to the PyA Conservatory on April 2-5. Be sure and register early to securing your space and receive a discount if you sign up for all 4 of her classes. Raquel Heredia La Repompilla was born in Malaga into a family of gypsy artists, niece of the celebrated singer La Repompa de Málaga, a name that after her death her mother Rafaela Reyes adopted. At the age of 8 her family moved to the U.S. where they toured the US.  It was in New York where Heredia made her debut as a dancer working in tablaos in Manhattan. At the age of 18 she began a tour of Japan with Juan Andrés Maya, and a year later she settled in Madrid and continued to work in the tablaos of the capital city. A self taught dancer, Heredia has performed in numerous theaters and Flamenco festivals around the world, and has worked with artists such as Antonio Canales, el Farru, Antonio Molina, el choro, Pepe Torres, and others. Currently she is still a guest artist of Flamenco tablaos such as El Cordobés, La Casa del Arte, Jardines de Zoraya and is considered one of the greatest dancers of the current tablao scene.

Register HERE

April 1, 2022 9:00PM Viernes Calientes: Free Latin Dance Party with De Tierra Caliente at World Cafe Live

 

Viernes Calientes
First Fridays just got a lot spicier! Put on your dancing shoes and join us in The Lounge for our returning free monthly series, Viernes Calientes. Get ready to dine, drink, and dance the night away with live music from De Tierra Caliente. Salsa​, Merengue, Reggae, Samba, Chacha, Bolero, Rumba, Funk… this Latin Dance Party knows no borders.

De Tierra Caliente is a Latin party band whose music fills the air with bright colors and gets everybody up and dancing. Catchy melodies and unaffected lyrics fuse with Latin, Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms to inspire an irresistible North/South American party.

Since its formation in 2014, this flavorful band from Philadelphia has released 2 full-length albums and played hundreds of shows throughout the US, Colombia, Brazil and Puerto Rico.

De Tierra Caliente delivers the sabor, spice and alegría of warm-weather countries to American audiences, where formidable winters and nose-to-the-grindstone work ethic sometimes overshadow simple pleasures like sharing a meal with friends or going out dancing. At a show you can't help but heat up as intoxicating songs in Spanish, English and Portuguese sing out the bright colors and familial warmth of a South American kitchen.

This event is FREE, no tickets required!  Reservations are highly encouraged.

The Lounge at World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

April 1, 2022 6:00-9:00PM First Fridays at The Barnes: Trumpeter Josh Lawrence

 

Enjoy an evening of art, live music, cocktails, and light fare at our monthly First Friday! mixer. Tonight’s event features New Jersey native Josh Lawrence, a Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter and composer. Lawrence combines his formal training from the University of the Arts and Juilliard with colorful inspirations and playful harmonies. He has recorded with Erykah Badu, Boyz II Men, Laurin Talese, and Captain Black Big Band, and his ensemble Color Theory was called “an all-star outfit” by the New York Times.

Live music sets:
6:30 and 7:45pm

First Friday! at the Barnes includes access to the collection galleries and Water, Wind, Breath: Southwest Native Art in Community.

$28; National, Patron, and Contributor members & students $10; Supporters and Sustainers free

2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.278.7000

Get directions

March 30, 2022 6:00-10:00PM Urban Guerilla Orchestra: Party For a Purpose

 

Come party with UGO and meet State Representative Candidate Yusuf Jackson. Click here to purchase tickets here

Event: Yusuf Jackson 4-PA2022

Date: March 30, 2022

Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Place: Treasures 5549 Germantown Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19144

March 29, 2022 8:00PM Omar's Hat - Philadelphia Music Collective at City Winery

 

“Omar's Hat started on the corner of 45th and Locust when a group of musicians gathered in a place called Meskerem to spark a jam that’s never stopped since. This collective is our open act of rebellion, always expanding, never settling. This music is our love for Philadelphia, for a history of sounds that make and remake us every day. Our music is for Omar, whose dance never quit reminding us that each day is to be treasured; that you can always find magic in the everyday. This music is for you, come join in. All creative attitudes are welcomed and celebrated. Omar's Hat is free to try on and wear out and pass off to a friend or a loved one or a sister or a stranger.

​We thank you for being a part of the vibe.” 

-Isaac Silber, founding member of Omar's Hat & PHD Candidate at NYU

General Admission tickets $10

CITY WINERY PHILADELPHIA
990 FILBERT STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

6:00PM Doors: 8:00pm start

March 28, 2022 7:00PM Madame Saito's Monday Open Mouth with Bethlehem and Sad Patrick

 

Madame Saito's Monday Open Mouth

Join Bethlehem and Sad Patrick, Bryant Eugene Vazquez (visiting from Arizona), and host with the most Tubey Frank at the hoppin'est new open mic in town. Bethlehem and Patrick will be playing a feature set of 5 songs or so - and sharing the night with Bryant, Tubey, and a bunch of other talented local musicians.

Monday, March 28 | 7:00 - 10:00
Madame Saito French Japanese Thai & Sushi
122 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
FREE - 2 drink minimum or sushi

March 28, 2022 7:30PM Philly Drum Project's Virtual Beats, Brews, and Banter

 

We are back and excited to be hosting not one, but two amazing drummers at our next Virtual Beats, Brews, and Banter event! Join us on March 28th at 7:30 pm for an interactive clinic with both Alex Cohen and Sherrie Maricle. This virtual event is free to attend, but you must register in advance as space is limited!

Click here to register for the Zoom event!

Click here to view the Facebook Event Page

Alex Cohen has emerged as one of the new voices in forward-thinking, technical drumming with the release of his book, ‘Ultimate Progressive Drumming’. Praised by drummers from Charley Drayton, to Derek Roddy, to Billy Rymer, and Jason Bittner, it was hailed as a new piece of boundary-pushing literature for the drum set. In addition to being a prolific educator, Alex has also worked with: Mac Miller, National Geographic, Mike Keneally, members of Peter Gabriel’s band, Malignancy, Pyrrhon, Imperial Triumphant, Pyrexia, Nader Sadek, Cognitive, and a host of other artists. He is also a writer for Drumhead Magazine, and has interviewed Morgan Agren, Ari Hoenig, Billy Drummond, and many others! www.alexcohendrumsnyc.com

Sherrie Maricle, has been recognized as “a fascinating, adept drummer with notable athleticism” with “skills so considerable as to place her in the pantheon of greats with names like Krupa, Bellson, Rich, Roach and Blakey himself”. Sherrie is a “incredibly gifted drummer who has super human technique combined with first class musicianship”. From the drum set Sherrie leads The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, her quintet FIVE PLAY and coleads the 3Divas. From Carnegie Hall, she performs with The New York Pops and she is also music director for Broadway star Maurice Hines. Sherrie’s bands have performed at many of the world’s most acclaimed music venues; from Lincoln Center to the Hollywood Bowl and Jazz Festivals around the globe. DIVA was featured on TCM’s broadcast of the 25th Anniversary of the Kennedy Center and is prominently featured in the award-winning documentary film The Girls in the Band. www.sherriemaricle.com

Philly Drum Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Percussive Collective dedicated to making drumming more accessible  in the Philadelphia area. Our community helps drummers in our region share Knowledge, Beats, and Gear.  Donate to Philly Drum Project

March 24, 2022 7:00 & 9:00PM Nina Dilet Rodriguez and The Mysphitz Band at SOUTH

 

Thursday, March 24, 2022 7 and 9pm   South Jazz Club 600 N. Broad St. Phila, PA www.southjazzkitchen.com 267.225.8018   Nina Dilet Rodríguez is known to be a vocal powerhouse whose sacred song with African-Caribbean-inspired jazz will have you wanting more.   New York City-based, The Mysphitz, are top Latino musicians who’ve joined forces with Nina to create a harmonious symphony of unexpected sounds.   Exciting. Moving. Makes you wanna dance! Tickets/Info Tickets on Eventbrite – or call 267-225-8018  https://unscripted-jazz.eventbrite.com