UMA has been privileged to have 2 weeks of lovely concerts during our Noize Freak happy hour series. Micah Graves, on Wednesday, August 10th, will undoubtedly keep the bar high.
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Micah is one of Philly's most exciting young musicians. We have the distinct privilege to vibe to his expression up close and personal. Come along for the sounds, sips and snacks at Noize Freak Happy Hour Concert Series.
Noize Freak Happy Hour Concert Tickets $10
Urban Movement Arts
2100 Chestnut St, 2nd floor (entrance on 21st St.)
7100 Ogontz Ave.
Taina Asili
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TaÃna Asili is a New York-based Puerto Rican singer, composer, and activist carrying on the tradition of her ancestors, fusing past and present struggles into one soulful and defiant voice. Asili’s Afro-Latin fusion songs of love and liberation have inspired audiences at venues across the globe – From the Women’s March on Washington to Carnegie Hall to the mainstage of San Francisco Pride. Her freedom anthems and music videos inspired by social movements for racial, gender, and climate justice have been lauded by the likes of Rolling Stone, Billboard, Huffington Post, Paste, and NPR. Asili uses a multi-genre and multilingual approach to connect with a diverse array of audiences, confidently weaving between rock, reggae, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and hip hop to give her music a texture that’s unique yet rooted. With powerful vocals and infectious rhythms, Asili’s music urges people to dance to the rhythm of rebellion.
COVID INFORMATION: Unless otherwise stated, World Cafe Live will follow the City of Philadelphia’s current Covid-19 guidelines. Click here for more info. 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.
All shows at The Lounge are General Admission and seating is not guaranteed.
Click here to make a reservation and guarantee a seat or call our Box Office at 215-222-1400.
Puerta Abierta Summer Music Series
Puerta Abierta is a new series from World Cafe Live centering and celebrating the diasporic sounds of Latinx culture. This summer, we’ll welcome artists across a variety of genres and regions to our stages for a mix of live music and educational events.
Puerta Abierta focuses on programs that reflect the diverse communities found in Philadelphia. From May through August, we'll host performances by emerging and established artists in both the Lounge and Music Hall at World Cafe Live. Each night will feature a unique food & drink menu from Executive Chef Rob Cottman influenced by specific Latinx culinary traditions. We'll also bring in new teaching artists to develop and premiere a Bridge Session exploring Latinx music and culture, further expanding our free music education programs.
3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Alma del Mar will be open for dinner on Tuesday for a special evening with 3 musicians visiting from Veracruz, Mexico.
Join us for a day of Lucumi orisha songs and AfroCuban bata drumming. The music is an essential part of the Lucumi religion, originating in Southwest Nigeria and then brought to Cuba by enslaved Africans. Singing, drumming, and dancing are all part of the religious ceremonies.
In this performance, Kehinda Graham will demonstrate what he has learned during his year-long apprenticeship with master artist, Kenneth "Skip" Burney.
Lady Alma
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The second installment of Gimme That Music at World Cafe Live is here. The month of July represents freedom, celebration, and independence. Lady Alma, accompanied by Philly’s own Vertical Current performing high-energy Jazz-House fusion sounds from her hand-selected catalogue on her birthday weekend. Vertical Current is an extraordinary international award-winning band with a history of complimenting Philadelphia’s musical royalty. Lady Alma wants to share a special performance with her long-time supporters on this occasion. Join us as we prepare to be Almatized!
*A portion of ticket sales will support The Women's Coalition for Empowerment, Inc.*
Vertical Current
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COVID INFORMATION: Unless otherwise stated, World Cafe Live will follow the City of Philadelphia’s current Covid-19 guidelines. Click here for more info. 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.
TICKETS: $17-22 advance // $20-30 day of show + fees
ADA Accessible seats may be purchased by anyone regardless of ability. We respectfully request that those who do not need accommodations select other seats if available.
Doors 7pm // Show 8pm
Join us for dinner & drinks before the show in The Lounge, our full-service restaurant & bar which opens at 6pm. Check out the menu & make reservations here. Mezzanine ticket holders will be able to order from The Lounge menu right from their seat.
World Cafe Live is a nonprofit independent venue where artistry meets social impact. Every purchase helps support our free music education & community programs. Click here to learn more.
3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Krudxs Cubensi
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Oday Odaymar Cuesta (Havana, Cuba 1973) studied Fine Arts at the Higher Pedagogical Institute in Havana. Oli Prendes (Guantanamo, Cuba 1971) studied at the National School of Music (1986- 1990) and at the Higher Institute of Art in Havana Cuba (1990- 1996). From 1999 until the present they have been working uninterruptedly offering art and knowledge as performers, composers, artivists and educators with over two hundred original songs, more than five hundred performances and more than two hundred workshops and talks in more than one hundred and fifty Schools, Colleges, Universities and Cultural Centers, like Columbia University, UMASS, Wake Forest University, Salem College, Davidson College, University of California-Santa Cruz, New York University, University of Texas Austin, University of Texas San Antonio, Kansas University, University of New Mexico, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Lehigh University, University of Mexico and many more.
Interminable
Interminable is a Philly-based futuristic fusion project that explores our connections as diasporic peoples through original music in Spanish and English, weaving together the common threads of improvisation and swing from Mexican traditional son jarocho music, jazz, rock, funk, and electronic music.
This innovative tapestry of sounds is expressed through the band’s unique combination of instruments. Ximena Violante (Vivir Quintana, Renee Goust) sings and plays the electric guitar and jarana, a guitar-like instrument from the afroindigenous son jarocho tradition of Mexico. Marty Gottlieb-Hollis (Martronimous) on trumpet and St. Clair Simmons on trombone join forces as a horn section. Matt Jernigan on drums and Yeho Bostick (Circadian Rhythms, Darlingtyn) on bass solidify the rhythmic backbeat.
COVID INFORMATION: Unless otherwise stated, World Cafe Live will follow the City of Philadelphia’s current Covid-19 Response Level. 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.
TICKETS: $20 advance // $22 day of show + fees
*On Sale Friday 4/15 at 12pm*
ADA Accessible seats may be purchased by anyone regardless of ability. We respectfully request that those who do not need accommodations select other seats if available.
Doors 7pm // Show 8pm
Join us for dinner & drinks before the show in The Lounge, our full-service restaurant & bar which opens at 6pm. Check out the menu & make reservations here. Mezzanine ticket holders will be able to order from The Lounge menu right from their seat.
World Cafe Live is a nonprofit independent venue where artistry meets social impact. Every purchase helps support our free music education & community programs. Click here to learn more.
3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
