A live performance and celebration of bandoneonist and composer Shinjoo Cho’s first solo album Abriendo y Cerrando, Works for Bandoneon.
Canadian-Folk supergroup Genticorum take the MAAS stage to grace us all with their world-renowned energy and superb traditional arrangements. Not to be missed! TICKETS $30 >
Duo María San Miguel and Galen Fraser blend heartfelt vocals, intricate string arrangements, and the lively charm of the cittern to redefine folk music, creating something entirely new and entirely enchanting. TICKETS $25 >
The culminating concert from a series of workshops led by 2024 Latin Grammy winner Guillermo Rubino, showcasing tango for strings, from tradition to the present. TICKETS $25>
Joining us from Portland, OR, author Seth Lorinczi joins The Threshold Collective in a discussion about and reading from his new book Death Trip: A Post-Holocaust Psychedelic Memoir : a marriage story, a search for meaning in the wake of the Holocaust, and a struggle to release the weight of ancestral trauma.
Vibing on a mix of covers and original tunes, Combo Melaza is the hottest salsa band in town. Come to dance, dance, and dance a little more. DJ VSpice joins on the decks! TICKETS $20>
Max’s House is a musical puppet show about reconnecting with the things that bring us joy (in this case, singing and dancing) and returning to the child-like curiosity we once had before making it a part of our career.
Drawing from Gregorian chants, Mediterranean folk, and ancient music from Crete, Corsica, Mallorca, and Menorca, Tarta Relena transcend generations and geographies to sing powerful, mythical stories. It’s not to be missed.
In her new, musical and darkly funny collection, Eleanor Standford’s poems take the reader from Mexico City to West Philadelphia to Karachi - and wade into the difficult joys of mothering, self-exploration, and romantic entanglement in midlife. Come for a reading by the author, and stay for live music & refreshments.
Deeply rooted in Afro-Caribbean and Latin American folklore, the dynamic percussion ensemble will captivate you with their rhythmic prowess, compelling storytelling and dance. TICKETS $20 >
It's beginning to look a lot like our 4th Annual Holiday Makers' Market. You know the score - cozy drinks, cozy fire, handmade crafts and wares for your last-minute buys!
Weird and lovely sounds from vibraphonist Chris Dingman in this “sound bath”-style performance. TICKETS START AT $15 >
An evening of Philly music! Featuring folkie-pop legend Birdie Busch, groovsters Le Fits and more more more.
Sound Studio 4’s incredible lineup features the entrancing, audio-visual spectacle of Molto Ohm, the intoxicating darkness of Kat Nzingha and the luminous prisms of LXV. Come and be forever changed.
Composer and bassist Brandon Lopez teams up with improv-saxophonist Steve Baczkowski for an evening of music that plays on the fringes of jazz, noise and new music. Joined by minimalist jazz-folk friends, Special What.
Delve into the sound worlds of places beyond human reach with experimental Philly ensemble Unseen Rain, and instrumental art-rocker Mike Kennedy.
Join Chef Iryna for an unforgettable evening of Ukrainian cuisine on October 24th, 2024. This BYOB event features a carefully curated menu inspired by the rich traditions of Ukraine's Carpathian region, blending old-world ingredients with modern flavors.
Philly's own Astro Nautico are celebrating 15 years of being a super serious record label. All day, all ages, all good.
A night of laughter and tears, featuring some of Philly's finest performers, artisans, and service providers in an immersive evening surrounding and accepting GRIEF in all of its variations.
The third album from Big Bend has been described as "reflective, elemental folk-meets-freeform that evokes rich 90s acoustic rock and jazz influenced British post pop songwriting." Space-chamber-pop at it's finest. Joined by soundscapers Systolic Murmurs and the wonderful musical worlds of trumpeter Koof Ibi.
Trance inducing microtonal fiddle-drone from duo Tongue Depressor, avant-garde instrumentalist Full Size and sound artist Patrick Gallagher.
Philadelphia based vocal chamber music ensemble Variant 6 presents RE/FRAME, showcasing virtuosic acapella music spanning from the 1500's to music that was written in the last five years.
A mashup night of contra folk and theatrical, performance poetry.
Join world-renowned Georgian folk music ensemble Zedashe make a rare stop in Philly to host an incredible evening Supra: a traditional Georgian feast, complete with food, drink, dancing and singing.
The renowned Georgian folk ensemble make a rare stop in Philly to lead a workshop in Georgian traditional polyphonic singing. It will be unforgettable!
A spectral, beyond-the-pale night of liminal contemporary-traditional music from trio Faoileán & ensemble SPRY.
Join new, Baltimorean instrumental duo Tramuntanas and friends for an evening of rhythmic beats, shifting soundscapes, and ambient vibes. In the Garden!
An afternoon of traditional fiddle, contemporary folk & jazz!
An ecclectic line-up of folky musical delights on the patio this week starting with traditional Scandinavian folk tunes followed by the beautiful sounds of folk duo Brian Dolphin & Elizabeth LaPrelle, followed by the multi-talented Kenny Raskin ukulele duo - and ending with 20’s swing - banjo tuba style with the Red Hot Ramblers. Music starts at 7pm, bar and pizza from JiuDough starting at 6pm!
It’s balkan brass band that needs no intro! Music starts 7pm - come earlier to grab a drink and a fresh slice or three from pizza master Char!
Swing-jazz-Hawaiian-hybrid Slowey & The Boats kick off Garden Bar season: come by for cold drinks, great music and pizza, fresh from the oven.
The 5th Side gates are open once again for live music, cold drinks and wood-fired pizza open to all!
In this multidisciplinary, immersive experience, The Threshold Collective host 5 different artists, each of whom will explore a different form of grief through music, sound, performance and visual art.
In this multidisciplinary, immersive experience, The Threshold Collective host 5 different artists, each of whom will explore a different form of grief through music, sound, performance and visual art.
In this multidisciplinary, immersive experience, The Threshold Collective host 5 different artists, each of whom will explore a different form of grief through music, sound, performance and visual art.
Last chance this year(!) to see a showcase of WIP pieces from Philly’s brightest performing artists - feed back, share your thoughts & shape some exciting new work. Plus donation bar & cozy campfire!
Can you believe it, it’s the 40th installment of our beloved monthly BYO jazz night. Come and join @use_trio (aka 🎷@andrewurbinamusic🥁@mattscaranodrums 🎻@sandyeldredbass ) and special guests for musical treats.
A spectral, beyond-the-pale night of liminal Scandinavian and Irish folk tunes from contemporary-trad trio Faoileán, plus a duo performance by Folk & ambient winds player Craig Schenker and experimental Hardanger fiddler Zosha Warpeha.
