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Come out to support arts education and have a night to remember at Musicians For Musicians: Philly Bands Supporting Settlement Music School. Featuring Performances by: Four Lean Hounds (Grateful Dead Tribute), Uncovered (Rock/Funk B-Sides & Rare Covers), No Sailor (Original Indie Folk Rock), and Settlement Music School students!
** After 9PM: 21+ Unless Accompanied by Parent or Legal Guardian
Calling all food lovers! 🍽️ The Taste of Fairmount is BACK November 21st from 6-9 PM at Girard College's Founder's Hall! Join the 25th Anniversary Edition of one of Philly’s most awaited culinary events! What's on the Menu? ✨ Signature dishes - the best mouth-watering creations from 15+ neighborhood restaurants & bars. ✨ Unlimited drinks - beer, wine, and specialty crafted cocktails you'll want to sip and savor! ✨ Vote on the best dish, drink, dessert, and more! ✨ Exclusive raffle - win local goods and services! ✨ Every ticket sold strengthens the Fairmount Community Development Corporation’s efforts to beautify our neighborhood, empower local businesses,
Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. During the market, shoppers can experience the Lucia children’s program twice daily. The Market will take place in our heated tent outside, and Lucia performances will be in the Grand Hall. Shoppers can enjoy the day, rain or shine! Tickets are available at the gate or pre-purchase online. Saturday: $10
Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. During the market, shoppers can experience the Lucia children’s program twice daily. The Market will take place in our heated tent outside, and Lucia performances will be in the Grand Hall. Shoppers can enjoy the day, rain or shine! Tickets are available at the gate or pre-purchase online. Saturday: $10
Foodman (食品まつり/Takahide Higuchi) is a Japanese electronic producer, DJ, and painter. He has been releasing music since 2011 and is based in Yokohama. His work first gained traction in the early 2010s when he was recognised as a leading name in Japan's footwork and juke scene. His ever-evolving and mutating musical vocabulary draws from every kind of music he stumbles across, from Chicago footwork to Okinawan folk music of his roots, ambient to J-pop, Talvin Singh's Indian classical music/drum 'n' bass fusion to classic video game soundtracks, then twists them all with his playful psychedelia. This extends to his remixes
James Reese and Daniel Overly will present Franz Schubert's song cycle Die schöne Müllerin (The Beautiful Maid of the Mill) at the Hill-Physick House on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7PM. In this hourlong collection of songs with poetry by Wilhelm Müller, we follow an earnest and terribly naive young man as he meets and falls in love with the daughter of the mill where he works. As the piece unfolds, so does their relationship; unfortunately for the young man, it does not unfold happily. We meet other characters in the story: the vibrant green field, the forget-me-not flower, and
Esperanza Arts Center presents AfroRican State of Soul Inspired by the book “My AfroRican State of Soul” Lucas Rivera Saturday, January 24, 2025 7:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20, Adults Children & Seniors FREE Inspired by the culturally dynamic tradition of Afro-Puerto Rican poets such as Piri Thomas and Pedro Peitri, Lucas Rivera draws upon their unfiltered approach in this decades-spanning body of work, performing his original poetry with a Latin musical ensemble illuminating and grounding his stories in musical traditions of salsa, bomba, and plena. Part of VOCES Series . TICKETS EsperanzaArtsCenter.us
A Main Line Singers concert featuring songs from your favorite movies! Join us on February 8, 2025 at 1:30pm at St. Katharine of Siena, located at 104 S. Aberdeen Ave. in Wayne. Performers from Acting Without Boundaries Senior and Junior groups are thrilled to be collaborating with Main Line Singers for this special concert. Acting Without Boundaries (AWB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization transforming lives and building self-esteem in an empowering community of people with physical disabilities through programs that celebrate ability. Tickets, which include a post-concert reception with refreshments, are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
This solo harpsichord program features intimate 17th-century harpsichord repertoire, contemporary works by Bernard Fouccroulle and Johann Sebastian Bach’s mighty Partita No. 2. Inspired by the idea of the “entretien des dieux,” or conversation among the gods, experience the infinite capacity of the harpsichord to cross time and space. The concert will be at the Hill-Physick House on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Light refreshments will be provided before the start of the concert.
Esperanza Arts Center presents Harlem Samba | Philly Salsa featuring Edmar Castañeda & Curtis Stewart Saturday, March 22, 2025 3:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20, Adults Children & Seniors (60+) FREE Hosted and curated by Grammy-nominated artists Edmar Castañeda and Curtis Stewart, Harlem Samba/Philly Salsa spotlights two Latino dance and music traditions that blossomed to two separate cities in the 20th century: Samba in New York City and Salsa in Philadelphia, and celebrates the cultural legacy of the Brazilian and Puerto Rican residents responsible for cultivating and sustaining these traditions. Featuring performances by Harlem Samba and Siempre Salsa Philly. This
Peru Negro Priscila Navarro WORLD PREMIERE Saturday, April 26, 2025 3:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20 Students & Seniors (60+) FREE Pianist, Priscila Navarro leads a guided musical tour of composer Jimmy López’s homage to AfroPeruvian music. Including the premiere of Peru Negro in a two piano, two percussion version featuring six Afro-Peruvian dances in what Lopez calls a “personal desire to assimilate Peruvian folk music” to the point of blending it seamlessly with his own language. Featured Artists Priscila Navarro, piano Yiyang Chen, piano Arx Duo, percussion (Sijia Huang, Garret Arney) TICKETS EsperanzaArtsCenter.us Part of VOCES Series Lead support
Join us on Sunday, May 4 at 6 pm for a performance and talk with Percussionist, Children's Book Author and Urban Agricultural Advocate Joseph Harrison as he launches Olney Culture Lab's third season of Live at Roots Garden. Roots Garden is a community vegetable garden on the lush grounds of Fisher Park, a neighborhood park in the Olney section of Philadelphia. This intimate and unplugged series of performances showcases Philly-area musicians and epitomizes the amazing cultural diversity found in the Olney community. Performance is free to the public. Parking is on the street. Please reach out to the team at
Classical Guitar from Latin America Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Saturday, May 10, 2025 3:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20 Students & Seniors (60+) FREE Emiliano Pardo-Tristán, Ana Vidovic, John Penn, Alejo de los Reyes, and others perform an intimate program of classical music for the guitar from Latin America – with music from Cuba, Argentina, Paraguay, Venezuela, and Mexico, along with a special performance by AMLA guitar students. 50% of all net proceeds from this event will support lessons for AMLA students by the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society. TICKETS EsperanzaArtsCenter.us
Experience the enduring joy of The Mikado - Gilbert & Sullivan's most popular work since its premiere in 1885! The Savoy Company's fresh, creative revisioning of this classic show, presented in partnership with the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia and Japanese American Citizens League, provides an opportunity for audiences to enjoy this masterwork of comedic and musical genius through the groovy lens of the 1960s. By updating makeup, costumes, staging, and portions of the libretto with aesthetic and terminology that reflects a more modern feel, this topsy-turvy production is sure to fill every heart with joy. TWO PERFORMANCE WEEKENDS
Support the mission of making music education accessible to all by attending Musicopia's Drumlines at the Symphony: An All-Star 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert on May 31, 2025, from 3:00-4:30 PM, at The Miller Theater. The lineup includes passionate performances by the West Powelton Drummers, the Main Line Symphony Orchestra, and more, as well as an original composition by acclaimed American composer Andrea Clearfield. It's a celebration you won't want to miss! Tickets are now on sale at bit.ly/50th-tix.
Rittenhouse Sound, Philadelphia's premier lower-voice a cappella chorus, presents Sing Your Way Home: a concert celebrating harmony, humanity, and belonging. The program features poignant choral works, arrangements of popular tunes like John Denver's "People Get Ready," and classic barbershop favorites like "Over The Rainbow." Sing Your Way Home offers a moment of peace and reconnection—an invitation to breathe, reflect, and recall that home is found not in a place, but in the presence of love and community.
Pack a picnic and join us for a night of Beethoven's music under the stars as The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Lina Gonzalez-Granados, returns to TD Pavilion at the Mann on June 17. The evening will begin with Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, which is inspired by the story of Roman general Coriolanus and was written for Austrian dramatist Heinrich Joseph von Collin’s tragedy, Coriolan. This will be followed by Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, with pianist Jonathan Biss playing alongside the Fabulous Philadelphians. Following intermission, we will be treated to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, one of his most famous symphonies with
Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music and evening access to the gardens. Grab a seat on the terrace or bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn. Pack your own picnic or purchase local food truck fare, beer and wine. No outside alcohol permitted.
World Cafe Live is celebrating International Music Day, June 21st, with a FREE family Bridge Session, an interactive, educational music performance! Beginning at 11:30am, families can browse our Philly partner organizations' tables with interactive activities, books, local resources, or take pictures at our paper flower booth, after making a paper flower to add to the arrangement! At 12:30pm the Bridge Session begins, with participants getting to hear music and be led in dance from the Son Jarocho and Cumbia traditions. The show will end around 1pm. This bilingual Bridge Session, “Fandango” is presented by Latin American fusion band Guachinagos, and
Esperanza Arts Center presents SONGS OF HOPE Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Reggie Mobley, leader and countertenor Friday, June 27, 2025 7:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20 Students & Seniors (60+) FREE Experience the captivating voice of countertenor Reggie Mobley as he performs a program of uplifting songs, arias, and spirituals with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. Highlights include Dowland’s Flow My Tears, Deep River, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, and Handel’s Eternal Source of Light Divine. PROGRAM CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF PHILADELPHIA Reginald Mobley, leader and countertenor Sancho Songs and Dances Handel Selected arias Purcell Selected arias Williams Flow
Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music and evening access to the gardens. Grab a seat on the terrace or bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn. Pack your own picnic or purchase local food truck fare, beer and wine. No outside alcohol permitted.
Esperanza Arts Center presents Arte en las Calles Fiesta de Verano: Timbalona Featuring TIMBALONA Blaze Born (AMLA Rock Band) in partnership with Artcinia Hosted by Anjoli Santiago and Rumba 106.1’s Jose Urdaneta Saturday, July 19, 2025 4:00pm-7:00pm Marz Auto Central (5th & Annsbury) Join us at Marz Auto Central for our first Arte en las Calles event of the summer with live music by Timbalona. Featuring Latin food, merchant fair, dancing, and fun activities for all ages. Public Transportation: Marz Auto is located along SEPTA Bus Line 47. Parking: Free parking available at Rite Aid on 5th & Annsbury Free
Germantown Sound Sessions is an intimate night of live music, art, and good vibes inside a cozy historic building in Germantown. With three live sets featuring powerhouse vocals, dreamy instrumentation, and a smooth blend of soft jazz, indie soul and acoustic R&B , it’s the perfect night for good company and great music. You’ll also find visual art on display, complimentary wine, light bites, and a laid-back BYOB atmosphere, all designed to help you discover your new favorite local artists and settle into a beautiful, creative night out. Germantown Sound Sessions delivers your Friday night vibes just right.
Enjoy adventure-filled documentaries that inspire audiences through film, art, and ideas. Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrate adventure, activism, social justice, environment and indomitable spirit. Mountainfilm on Tour in Malvern, PA will feature a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and engaging documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film,
Join us for an Environmental Book Club event where we will dive into a powerful, thought- provoking book called The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He that explores climate change and the challenges facing our planet. Whether you’re passionate about climate action, curious about sustainability or just looking for a meaningful conversation, this event is for you. No prior reading experience or environmental knowledge is needed! We’ll come together to discuss key themes from the book, share our perspectives and reflect on how stories can impact real change. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded peers and
Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music and evening access to the gardens. Grab a seat on the terrace or bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn. Pack your own picnic or purchase local food truck fare, beer and wine. No outside alcohol permitted.
Esperanza Arts Center presents Arte en las Calles Fiesta de Verano Featuring Dendê & Band Forrópera (Chrystal E. Williams & Felipe Hostins) Blaze Born (AMLA Rock Band) Hosted by Rumba 106.1’s Johanny Rodriguez Saturday, August 16, 2025 6:00pm-9:00pm Esperanza Parking lot (4th & Bristol) This summer, feel the rhythm, flavor, and joy – Latino style! Join us this August for a vibrant celebration featuring Latin food, live music, dancing, a local merchant fair, balloons, and fun for all ages. Public Transportation: Esperanza is located along SEPTA Bus Line 47. Parking: Free parking available at 4th and Bristol Free and open
Experience the enchantment of jazz like never before with the Mann’s Jazz Under The Stars series presented by Cadillac! Taking place on the Presser Foundation Stage in the TD Pavilion, the series highlights contemporary jazz artists, a beloved subgenre for enthusiasts and the perfect introduction for newcomers. Jazz Under The Stars is curated by the Mann’s first ever Jazz Curator-In-Residence, Gerald Veasley. Join us August 23 for an ethereal performance by celebrated pianist and composer Keiko Matsui. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com or the Mann Ticket Office. About Downstage @ the Mann Downstage @ the Mann places both
Celebrate the enduring, vibrant culture of a people that fights for freedom! Celebrate The Ukrainian American Sport Center’s 75th Anniversary! ($2 of each paid admission donated to Humanitarian Relief of Victims of War in Ukraine) Horsham, PA - Sunday, August 24; 12:00 – 8:00 PM. The Ukrainian Folk Festival & Summer Concert 2025 will be held at the Ukrainian American Sport Center (www.tryzub.org), County Line and Lower State Roads, Horsham, PA. Exciting, spectacular, dazzling, breathtaking, exhilarating, spirited, soulful, enchanting, captivating, and intriguing – modest words which describe but by no means capture the essence of Ukrainian folk art, music, song
Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music and evening access to the gardens. Grab a seat on the terrace or bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn. Pack your own picnic or purchase local food truck fare, beer and wine. No outside alcohol permitted.
The 1st Annual Substance Fest Cookout, hosted by FakeFree KP, is a FREE celebration of music, art, community, and Philly. Slated for Labor Day Weekend Sunday, August 31, from 3 PM to 8 PM, this gathering features live performances from FakeFree KP and friends in a beautiful outdoor atmosphere that brings the city to life.
A NEW DIMENSION Captivating, overwhelming and fantastically cinematic, The World of Hans Zimmer is a top-class show highlight and a real treat for fans. From September 2025, the internationally acclaimed A New Dimension will tour North Americas arenas for the first time! Audiences can look forward to an emotional journey through the legendary composer’s most famous scores, presented in a breathtaking setting. Zimmer’s unique new orchestral suites will be combined with visually stunning projections, powerful sound arrangements and moving solo performances to create an unforgettable experience for all the senses. With The World of Hans Zimmer concert series, multiple Academy
Meet the Farmer Series: Exploring the Craft of Local Farming & Sustainable Practices This fall, join us at Philadelphia Distilling for our Meet the Farmer Series—a collection of intimate, educational tasting experiences that connect guests with the farmers and makers shaping our region’s food and agricultural landscape. Each event celebrates local producers dedicated to sustainability, craftsmanship, and the unique character of their farms. Through guided tastings, hands-on workshops, and thoughtful Q&A sessions, you’ll experience the creativity, care, and expertise that define these farming traditions. Each ticket includes: A welcome Bluecoat Gin cocktail, crafted by our bar team A curated tasting
Special pre-release screening of the first episode of Barcos de Esperanza Be among the first to experience this powerful new series that follows the inspiring mission of Mercy Ships, a floating hospital that provides free surgeries and medical training in underserved countries. The evening will include: • A special pre-release screening of the first episode of Barcos de Esperanza • Discussion and Q&A highlighting the remarkable humanitarian work behind the series Screening and Q&A: 7:00 – 8:30 PM (Teatro Esperanza – Ground Floor) This is a free event. Reserve your tickets today. https://tinyurl.com/barcosdeesperanza
Love the arts? Hate landfill? Show your commitment to improving the local environment, enhancing arts and education, and supporting an equitable, sustainable economy by supporting The Resource Exchange, Philadelphia’s nonprofit creative reuse center! Make an entrance & strike a pose on the revamped green carpet in your most fantastic avant-garde recreations, glamourous eco-garb, upcycled costumes, and fabulous vintage finery! Festivities will include: - Eco Quizzo! - Karaoke-for-a-Cause (creative reuse!) - Special reCreate Gallery "Full Circle" Exhibition - Light fare + local libations - Silent auction Visit the link below & in our bio for info & tickets: 🔗 tinyurl.com/revelre2025 🗓️
Join us for a concert with musician and humanitarian Farah Saraj, featuring special guest Susan Abulhawa (Founder, Playgrounds for Palestine) on Sunday, October 5th, 8PM. This event will take place at The Fallser Club 3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia PA. Tickets are available for purchase here. Books will be available for purchase by Mavey Books at the event. Farah Siraj Named Jordan’s Musical Ambassadress, Jordanian virtuoso Farah Siraj balances a career that spans the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Farah has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious platforms, including the United Nations, Nobel Prize Hall, the World
Curtis Symphony Orchestra launches its 2025–26 series with a dynamic program tracing the evolution of orchestral music. The evening opens with Overture to The School for Scandal, Curtis alumnus Samuel Barber’s witty and fast-paced overture inspired by Sheridan’s 18th-century comedy. Grammy-winning conductor Christoph Eschenbach leads Krzysztof Penderecki’s Concerto Grosso for Three Cellos, featuring Curtis alumni Nicholas Canellakis, Yumi Kendall, and Christine Jeonghyoun Lee—a striking work that blends lyrical beauty with bold dissonance and rhythmic intensity. The program culminates in Anton Bruckner’s monumental Symphony No. 3, a sweeping and heroic masterpiece that unfolds in waves of majestic brass chorales, soaring themes,
PRISM Quartet, a world-renowned all-saxophone ensemble, presents a far reaching concert of new music by several of American’s most revered composers. The program, named after Nina C. Young’s otherworldly composition, Tarnish, features a series of seminal works composed just for PRISM, including Yarn by Marcos Balter, Graffiti II by Roberto Sierra, Keen by Roshanne Etezady, and select movements from Fair and Balanced by Frank J. Oteri. TICKETS This concert is presented on a pay-what-you-wish basis, with three levels of tickets for general admission — $10, $22.50, and $35 — in order to make it affordable to the widest possible audience.
Sing Democracy 250 is a nationwide musical initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence: A movement of resilience, a chorus of hope, and a celebration of the values that define us as Americans. Through two newly commissioned choral works, the project offers a musical lens on American democratic ideals, encouraging thoughtful collective engagement with the nation's founding principles. Launching in October 2025 in Philadelphia, often seen as the cradle of American democracy, Sing Democracy 250 will unfold through four signature choral concerts across cities important to the founding of America—Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. for
Get ready for a spooky night you’ll never forget from the crossover collab you didn’t know you needed. Thunderbird Salvage x Labor of Love present Mischief Night Mayhem 4: Grave Consequences. Held at up-and-coming event space Thunderbird Hall, festivities begin as the sun sets with a nighttime market featuring local vendors, plenty of food, and drinks to keep spirits high all night long. Bring your outdoor voices for the main event, pro wrestling! Watch your local hero’s battle out long time rivalries, and witness moves you’ve never seen before by new faces from all around the world. If that’s not
Rushadicus the infamous Cello Goblin from the land of Sneth jicks forth with his immersive, experimental - cello and kazoo fueled - performance art extravaganza. An evening of cello metal, masterful goblin tricks, virtuosic multi-instrumental feats, and chaotic merriment. With local support from Null. 21+
Join us on the evening of Saturday, November 22nd at 6:30pm in the 1956 Workshop for a live performance of Colin Pezzano’s new project Umbra (2025). Umbra is the title of Pezzano’s second graphic novel in woodcuts, a mundane horror that follows a dog walk through South Philadelphia in 2020. The accompanying score composed by Colin Pezzano and Sam Gasparre will be performed by guitarists, a drummer, bassist, and saxophonist alongside images from the graphic novel. Pezzano will also be performing the score for his first graphic novel, Soma (2022). A limited edition poster by Colin, available exclusively at WEM,
Independent Hip Hop Artist @Wheres_Flaco presents the 4th installment of the Flac n Friends Multi Genre Music Festival. I started this show as a way to give myself more stage time than an open mic while also highlighting some of my talented friends. That was in July. Our 2nd show was at World Cafe Live, where we've since earned a monthly residency! Witness the power of independent artistry and enjoy Philly's #1 Live Music Experience, with artists performing Hip Hop, RnB, Pop, Punk, Soul, Rock, Blues, Jazz and more! Tix are $10 + Fees online, $15 at the door. We
ESPERANZA ARTS CENTER presents Orlando’s Magical Realism Community Exhibit Opening Celebration & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony FREE EVENT Limited tickets available Friday, December 5, 2025 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Galería Esperanza Join us for the grand opening of Orlando’s Magical Realism art exhibit, featuring the renowned Cuban artist Orlando Quevedo. Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds and imagination becomes reality. This captivating collection features Quevedo’s most iconic masterpieces alongside several pieces showcased to the public for the very first time. Highlights include a personalized Mona Lisa and bold reimaginings of art history, all infused with Quevedo’s surreal storytelling.
Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra Presents: Festival of Carols Join us for our popular Festival of Carols concert — a celebration of the season featuring vibrant new arrangements of traditional carols, seasonal favorites, and reflective readings woven throughout the program. In addition, this concert will present the world premiere of Wake Up for choir, orchestra, and organ by internationally acclaimed Philadelphia-based composer Melissa Dunphy. Commissioned through MCCO’s Michael Kemp Fund for New Music, this piece is sure to be a memorable conclusion to this exciting concert. Saturday, December 6, 2025 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2025 3:00 p.m. Trinity Lutheran
Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra Presents: Festival of Carols Join us for our popular Festival of Carols concert — a celebration of the season featuring vibrant new arrangements of traditional carols, seasonal favorites, and reflective readings woven throughout the program. In addition, this concert will present the world premiere of Wake Up for choir, orchestra, and organ by internationally acclaimed Philadelphia-based composer Melissa Dunphy. Commissioned through MCCO’s Michael Kemp Fund for New Music, this piece is sure to be a memorable conclusion to this exciting concert. Saturday, December 6, 2025 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2025 3:00 p.m. Trinity Lutheran
Join Rittenhouse Sound, Philadelphia’s premier a cappella chorus, at our upcoming “Sounds of the Season” concert on Sunday, December 7th, 2025. We’re spreading holiday cheer for all to hear, with chapter quartets and special guests The Penn Pipers. See you at 4PM at the Philadelphia Ethical Society on beautiful Rittenhouse Square!
Let your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with our annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs and the thrilling sounds of popular Christmas songs. The evening promises surprises and warm cheer for all!
Let your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with our annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs and the thrilling sounds of popular Christmas songs. The evening promises surprises and warm cheer for all!
Celebrate the magic of the season with an unforgettable afternoon of music, dance, winter garden tours, ornament-making and more! Explore the beauty of winter interest throughout the gardens with exclusive off-season access before enjoying two sets of some of the most exciting performers in acoustic and traditional music: the dynamic Charm City Junction, beloved father-son duo Ken & Brad Kolodner, and legendary members of Helicon, including wooden-flute virtuoso Chris Norman and hammered-dulcimer master Ken Kolodner. Blending Celtic, Bluegrass, Old Time, and global folk influences, these artists create a sound that is both timeless and joyfully alive. Expect driving fiddle tunes,
City Winery Philadelphia presents Vopli Vidopliassova "40th Anniversary Tour" With support from Leonid Foundation live on Tuesday, January 13th at 7:30pm. As part of their 40th Anniversary World Tour, Ukraine’s legendary band Vopli Vidopliassova returns to Philadelphia on January 13 for a powerful evening of music, freedom, and celebration. For four decades, VV has stood at the forefront of Ukrainian rock, fusing punk, folk, and global rhythms into a genre-defying sound that resonates across generations. After a sold-out North American tour in 2025, the band continues its celebration with this winter edition of the tour, featuring a festive Malanka theme
HE PUBLICK PLEASURE PRESENTS: The FIRST British Invasion Sunday, January 18th at 3pm Old Swedes’ Church • 916 S Swanson Street, Phila PA 19147 Tickets: $30/regular, $15/student with ID with Special Guest Sylvia Berry, fortepiano In the late 18th century Philadelphia saw a large influx of musicians from London and other areas of the British Isles – many coming at the personal invitation of the theater impresario and composer, Alexander Reingale. Musicians who performed with Joseph Haydn and Johann Peter Salomon, who played at the Drury Lane and Saddler’s Wells Theatres, church musicians, and musicians of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens converged on the capital of
Live music blends with classic film in this movie-concert by France’s Alcoléa & cie. A Philadelphia debut, Right in the Eye celebrates Georges Méliès, a pioneer of the cinema and inventor of special effects, by adding an original, multi-layered score to complement and interpret 12 of his otherwise silent films. A trio of musicians play an extraordinary range of 50 instruments, from the classics to the obscure, evoking the technical wizardry and playful creativity that defined Méliès’ work. This unique production puts music and film in perfect harmony to reimagine cinema’s early years.
Embark on a musical odyssey with renowned Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä. The evening begins with Missy Mazzoli’s Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres), a swirling, celestial work inspired by planetary motion and the roiling drone of the medieval stringed instrument, the hurdy-gurdy. Henry Dorn’s powerful Transitions follows, a deeply personal tone poem reflecting on loss, transformation, and resilience. The program features the world premiere of a new concerto for woodwinds and orchestra by David Serkin Ludwig, performed by Grammy-winning quintet and Curtis faculty Imani Winds. The concert concludes with Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, a virtuosic showcase that transforms each section of the
East Passyunk After Hours is here! East Passyunk comes alive at night! We’re taking over a business storefront at EPA & Mifflin and throwing a DIY show on Thursday, January 29th! Groove with us and explore your neighborhood while supporting late-night business and a vibrant East Passyunk at all hours. Lineup: @sugdaniels_ @blush.philly @coneillmusic VENUE: Capri Dessecker REMAX, 1842 East Passyunk Ave ARTWORK: @mydogspider DOORS 7PM SHOW 7:30PM END BY 10PM $15 ADV $20 DAY-OF NOTAFLOF (no one turned away for lack of funds) ALL AGES ARTIST BIOS Sug Daniels Sug Daniels is a Delaware born, Philadelphia based, ukulele player,
AMOUR ET MÉMOIRE: A Salon of French Philadelphia Friday, Feb 13th at 7pm Hill-Physick House • 321 S 4th St, Phila PA 19106 Tickets: $25 Philadelphia has always been alight with French influence. Indeed, 18th century Philadelphia was lavish with French culture: French language, dance, food, clothing, boarding houses and names. After the French Revolution and the Slave Rebellion in the French colony of St. Domingue, Philadelphia became a landing place for a large number of French refugees. Join us for a concert that explores love and memory - modeled as a salon of an 18th c French home in