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Live @ Roots Garden 2026 Performance Series
Olney Culture Lab is proud to bring announce the line-up for the 2026 performance series at Roots Garden in Fisher Park. This series of outdoor performances held in the lush green space of the Roots Community Garden in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia was a breath of fresh air for attendees and performers alike.
May 17 – Daud El-Bakara Trio – (jazz)
June 13 – Mama Carla Wiley (storytime for families & children) – special Saturday morning event – (A Spanish language interpreter will be on hand.)*
June 28 – Elizabeth Steiner (harp) – this special solo performance will be held indoors at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 5900 North 5th Street in Olney.
July 19 – Alex Shaw & Friends (Afro-Brazilian Percussion)
August 16 – TBD
The event will also feature catering by local chefs who will offer light snacks and refreshments.
Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets. There will be some folding seats available. Parking is on the street at West Spencer.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held at a location to-be determind.
This series is produced in partnership with the Fisher Park Community Alliance and the Roots Community Garden. It is supported by William Penn Foundation, Olney Community Collaborative, Councilman Anthony Phillip’s Office and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
Visit olneyculturelab.org to learn about all our programs, events and activities.