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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
West Philly Sanctuary open hang/drop-in: crafts/board games/food. Free. Everyone welcome. 1pm-4pm. Every Tuesday in Spring 
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
MacProud’s 7 Funny Bits 7 Funny Bits are all enhanced readings. We will have a different play each night. Pay what you can or pay cash at the door. There will be free snacks and refreshments too! Help us pick one play for the 2025 Fringe! Get your tix now before they sell out: www.t.ly/Get.Tix 5 nights: April 1, 3, 7, 9, 13. Doors open at 7:15 each night. Tue Apr 1st: FUNNY STINK: A writer. A women. A honey trap.PINTER HOMAGE: A Note On Shakespeare and GIRL Thu Apr 3rd: NOT HER, NOT HERE: Darkness, kink dreams, & a sunny rest-home Mon Apr 7th: LOUIS, SEE KAY: Stand-up comedy bleeds out. Wed Apr 9th: LIZ, LOVES DICK (SO DOES GUY): Love, death & drinking with Liz Tayler, Dick & Guy. Sun Apr 13th: DRACULA!! THE PANTO!!!: Comedy. Aunts. Nieces. A super-wench. Bad jokes. Silliness. Naughtiness. Vampires. For ages 9 to 99! Family friendly. |
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Weekly Improvised Music Session. All are welcome to come and jam if you like to play improvised music. Almost every Wednesday 12pm-2pm
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7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
MacProud’s 7 Funny Bits7 Funny Bits are all enhanced readings. We will have a different play each night. Pay what you can or pay cash at the door. There will be free snacks and refreshments too! Help us pick one play for the 2025 Fringe! Get your tix now before they sell out: www.t.ly/Get.Tix 5 nights: April 1, 3, 7, 9, 13. Doors open at 7:15 each night. Tue Apr 1st: FUNNY STINK: A writer. A women. A honey trap.PINTER HOMAGE: A Note On Shakespeare and GIRL Thu Apr 3rd: NOT HER, NOT HERE: Darkness, kink dreams, & a sunny rest-home Mon Apr 7th: LOUIS, SEE KAY: Stand-up comedy bleeds out. Wed Apr 9th: LIZ, LOVES DICK (SO DOES GUY): Love, death & drinking with Liz Tayler, Dick & Guy. Sun Apr 13th: DRACULA!! THE PANTO!!!: Comedy. Aunts. Nieces. A super-wench. Bad jokes. Silliness. Naughtiness. Vampires. For ages 9 to 99! Family friendly. |
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bigga Dre presents Juneteenth Freedom CelebrationsPre-Audition for talent & registration for vendors for Juneteenth Freedom CelebrationATTENTION ‼ Philadelphia & Surrounding Area JOIN US Friday April 4, 2025 from 2pm-5pm to find out how you can GET INVOLVED with this year's Historical Event FEATURING our CULTURAL ICONS #DrLeonardJeffries and #DrRosalindJefferies VENDING OPPORTUNITIES, PERFORMANCE SLOTS, Children's Village, GUEST SPEAKERS and More For more info, please email trueandfaithful1@hotmail.com or call 215-259-8003.
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM – 5:00 PMPeople's Music Supply is proud to offer this workshop from living legend Joe Morris, an outstanding educator and world renowned musician. This workshop will last roughly 3-4 hours and will be followed in the evening by a concert featuring Joe and friends. FROM JOE!In this workshop we will examine the non-harmony based materials that are consistently used and redefined by improvising musicians. Includes the study of four seminal methodologies, (Unit Structures, Harmolodics, Tri-Axiom Theory and European Free Improvisation), with the focus on how they inform individual and group improvisation. Students will perform compositions that reveal improvisational properties and use that material to improvise. Tickets will be available shortly, sliding scale $25 to $50. Ticket sales will be capped at 20, so please act fast. Workshop tickets include complimentary entrance for the concert. This program is presented with support from The Rotunda, Philly Music Factory, and Free Range concert series.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Joe Morris Trio + Inverse and Obverse Presented by People's Music Supply Joe Morris will be joined by former student and philly klezmer/experimental crossover star Dan Blacksberg. The always wily Carlos Santiago rounds out the trio. Their set will be played freely. Joe Morris- Guitar Dan Blacksberg- Trombone Carlos Santiago- Violin Inverse and Obverse is a quartet rooted in a phenomenological approach to creative music. like the great philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty, we are examining the skin of the world, the very nature by which objects and sensations emerge from an interconnected web of being. It is this tenderness to the moment, and each other, which allows us to play poly-idiomatically. Tickets are $5-20, no one turned away for lack of funds. This concert is sponsored by Philly Music Factory.
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7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
MacProud’s 7 Funny Bits7 Funny Bits are all enhanced readings. We will have a different play each night. Pay what you can or pay cash at the door. There will be free snacks and refreshments too! Help us pick one play for the 2025 Fringe! Get your tix now before they sell out: www.t.ly/Get.Tix 5 nights: April 1, 3, 7, 9, 13. Doors open at 7:15 each night. Tue Apr 1st: FUNNY STINK: A writer. A women. A honey trap.PINTER HOMAGE: A Note On Shakespeare and GIRL Thu Apr 3rd: NOT HER, NOT HERE: Darkness, kink dreams, & a sunny rest-home Mon Apr 7th: LOUIS, SEE KAY: Stand-up comedy bleeds out. Wed Apr 9th: LIZ, LOVES DICK (SO DOES GUY): Love, death & drinking with Liz Tayler, Dick & Guy. Sun Apr 13th: DRACULA!! THE PANTO!!!: Comedy. Aunts. Nieces. A super-wench. Bad jokes. Silliness. Naughtiness. Vampires. For ages 9 to 99! Family friendly. |
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CANCELLED THIS WEEK. CHECK OUT NEXT WEEK!West Philly Sanctuary open hang/drop-in: crafts/board games/food. Free. Everyone welcome. 1pm-4pm. Every Tuesday in SpringCANCELLED THIS WEEK. CHECK OUT NEXT WEEK!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Practice for the balls! Vogue drop-in. All are welcome. These [almost] weekly sessions are free unless the event is a ball in which case the admission price will be stated in the event info. 6pm-9pm.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Weekly Improvised Music Session. All are welcome to come and jam if you like to play improvised music. Almost every Wednesday 12pm-2pm
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
MacProud’s 7 Funny Bits7 Funny Bits are all enhanced readings. We will have a different play each night. Pay what you can or pay cash at the door. There will be free snacks and refreshments too! Help us pick one play for the 2025 Fringe! Get your tix now before they sell out: www.t.ly/Get.Tix 5 nights: April 1, 3, 7, 9, 13. Doors open at 7:15 each night. Tue Apr 1st: FUNNY STINK: A writer. A women. A honey trap.PINTER HOMAGE: A Note On Shakespeare and GIRL Thu Apr 3rd: NOT HER, NOT HERE: Darkness, kink dreams, & a sunny rest-home Mon Apr 7th: LOUIS, SEE KAY: Stand-up comedy bleeds out. Wed Apr 9th: LIZ, LOVES DICK (SO DOES GUY): Love, death & drinking with Liz Tayler, Dick & Guy. Sun Apr 13th: DRACULA!! THE PANTO!!!: Comedy. Aunts. Nieces. A super-wench. Bad jokes. Silliness. Naughtiness. Vampires. For ages 9 to 99! Family friendly. |
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7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
BRIGHT BULB SCREENINGS, Free Double Features Every Second Thursday of the Month @ The RotundaFollow Bright Bulb Screenings on Facebook, InstagramGene Hackman Tribute Double Feature!Films to be Screened:SCARECROW (1973, directed by Jerry Schatzberg, 112 min., U.S.)RIOT (1969, directed by Buzz Kulik, 96 min., U.S.)Gene Hackman plays Max, an ex-con with ambitions. Al Pacino plays the innocent Francis Lionel aka “The Lion,” a sailor just back from sea. The unlikely pair meet while hitch-hiking outside of San Francisco, where Max recruits The Lion two join him on a cross-country ramble, on their way to opening a carwash in Pittsburgh.One of Hackman finest showcases, SCARECROW is full of the sort of scrappy realism people love in 1970's cinema, loaded with unglamorous locations and quirky characters. Hackman and Pacino emerge at the end as one of cinema's unforgettable screen couples. Shot by the legendary Vilmos Zsigmond (cinematographer of DELIVERANCE and THE DEER HUNTER).“This is a jewel of American cinema.”- Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian“Hollywood movies have rarely spoken such tough and tender truths.”- Keith Uhlich, Time Out- - - -The classic prison break-out film spiced with the era's spirit of protest, 1969's RIOT brings together Hackman with football legend turned actor Jim Brown. Red (Hackman) is the big cheese among the prisoners of an Arizona prison. One day guards are taken hostage in an attempt to protest prison conditions but this is only a ruse so Red can lead an inmate escape. Cully (Brown), only serving a short stint, wants no part of action but gets drawn in by the manipulative Red.Loosely-based on an actual incident and featuring inmates of Yuma Territorial Prison, RIOT finds Hackman gaining authority as a screen presence and features one of Jim Brown most-convincing roles as the ambivalent recruit to Hackman's scheme.Follow Bright Bulb Screenings on Facebook, InstagramAdmission is FREE
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Monthly Fund featuringUpholsteryChristina WardKP + MERachel O'Hanlon-RodriguezAll donations will support Sunrise Mvmt Philly
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6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
"Relocating Grains of Sand" Featuring performances by Wade Wilson, Miggs Sonny, Wave Generators, and The Taste of Vomit (joined by Height Keech and a few special guests!) The Taste of Vomit is a rap artist and songwriter from Philadelphia, who uses interpersonal stories, clever wordplay, and multi-sylabic rhyme patterns to tackle subjects such as mental health, love, and grief. With records such as 'The Indoorsman', 'Saudade', 'Carp and Tree', and many more, TOV is no stranger to tapping into and harnessing the full range of his emotions. Through his music, he aims to bring hope to both others and himself; while simultaneously honoring and pushing the boundaries of hiphop as an art form. On his latest project, 'Relocating Grains of Sand', Vomit finds himself teaming up with, Bronx by way of Baltimore beat maker and artist, Height Keech. The album is concept piece about time passing, growth, and change. Emcee, The Taste of Vomit, uses his signature vulnerability, complex rhyme schemes, and wit, to muse on topics like mortality, getting older, chasing your dreams, gentrification, therapy, love, relationships, and healing; while producer, Height Keech (Wave Generators, Cold Rhymes Records), lays a foundation of unique beats that blend a mix of psychedelic rock, soul, and 60s/70s pop samples, with often hard hitting early Def Jam reminiscent drums (and the occasional spacey synth). TOV and Height find themselves joined by a crew of underground legends including, vocal guest appearances by Curly Castro (ShrapKnel, Wrecking Crew, Backwoodz), Blueprint (Soul Position, Rhymesayers, Def Jux, Weightless), Andrew (Sleeping Dogs, Three Dollar Pistol, Swimming Costume), Emyne The Superstar, Wade Wilson (Dreadpool Parker, Cold Rhymes Records), Miggs Sonny (Four Elements and Beyond), and of course, Height Keech, himself; with DJ cuts by Orlando's own, SoundTec. 'Relocating Grains of Sand' tells the story of that in-between space of youthful curiosity and the wisdom of old age; where everything starts to change and one begins to truly become a part of their own destiny and understanding. Its an optimistic and hopeful take on the process of becoming comfortable in your own skin, and truly discovering who you are. All the while never losing sight of the foundation of dope rhymes and stink face inducing beats.Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 d.o.s. | All Ages. Purchase advance tickets HERE
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7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
MacProud’s 7 Funny Bits7 Funny Bits are all enhanced readings. We will have a different play each night. Pay what you can or pay cash at the door. There will be free snacks and refreshments too! Help us pick one play for the 2025 Fringe! Get your tix now before they sell out: www.t.ly/Get.Tix 5 nights: April 1, 3, 7, 9, 13. Doors open at 7:15 each night. Tue Apr 1st: FUNNY STINK: A writer. A women. A honey trap.PINTER HOMAGE: A Note On Shakespeare and GIRL Thu Apr 3rd: NOT HER, NOT HERE: Darkness, kink dreams, & a sunny rest-home Mon Apr 7th: LOUIS, SEE KAY: Stand-up comedy bleeds out. Wed Apr 9th: LIZ, LOVES DICK (SO DOES GUY): Love, death & drinking with Liz Tayler, Dick & Guy. Sun Apr 13th: DRACULA!! THE PANTO!!!: Comedy. Aunts. Nieces. A super-wench. Bad jokes. Silliness. Naughtiness. Vampires. For ages 9 to 99! Family friendly. |
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A Work of Art with Momma Fatimah12pm-4pmAn all-ages creative happeninglight snacks and beverages providedWrite a poem, song, or short story!Paint a small canvas!Make a drawing!Follow your intuitionMake it YOURSAdmission is FREE. Donations accepted
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Bigger Picture presents a FREE virtual workshop on Zoom: Securing Community Partnerships Part 1 ft. Tenara Calem Unlock the power of collaboration in the arts with our two-part interactive workshop, "Securing Community Partnerships" led byCommunity Partner Tenara Calem. These workshops are specifically for artists eager to forge meaningful connections with local businesses and strengthen their community presence. In the first session, Tenara Calem will guide you through the essentials of identifying potential business partners, crafting a compelling pitch, and establishing mutually beneficial relationships. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please register HERE |
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
West Philly Sanctuary open hang/drop-in. Free. Everyone welcome. 1pm-4pm. Every Tuesday in Spring.Today: Knitting + Falafel !in partnership with Healing Hearts Knitting Club with catering from Manakeesh
Come together for an afternoon of fun, conversation, and connection at this West Philadelphia Sanctuary Pop-Up! No experience needed—just bring yourself! What is the West Philadelphia Sanctuary? WPS represents a physical space for all people of the West Philadelphia community to gain respite and engage with one another. We aim to reduce stigma and loneliness and create a generative space in which people of all backgrounds can engage with each other.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Practice for the balls! Vogue drop-in. All are welcome. These [almost] weekly sessions are free unless the event is a ball in which case the admission price will be stated in the event info. 6pm-9pm.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Weekly Improvised Music Session. All are welcome to come and jam if you like to play improvised music. Almost every Wednesday 12pm-2pm
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Penn Africana Studies Artist In Residence: Dr. Gladys Ijeoma Akunna, Ph.D. Introducing the Power of Africanized Dance/Movement Therapy in CommunityMaster Class in DanceWed April 16, 6pm-8pm: Master Class #1Mon April 21, 6pm-8pm: Master Class #2 Dr. Gladys Ijeoma Akunna, Ph.D. is an inspiring teacher, researcher, psychotherapist, author, and artist driven by an innovative pioneering spirit. With her deep understanding of Western-oriented Dance Therapy and Indigenous African and African Diasporic Thoughts and psychotherapy, she bridges the gap between historical traditions and contexts, offering unique transformative approaches to mental and emotional well-being to the Black community across the board. Dr. Akunna conducted the first clinical trial of DMT as psychiatric treatment in Nigeria. She was a visiting Scholar to Drexel University and was honored with an Award by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) as a 2020 AAUW International Fellow, producing the documentary: The Deep Call Into Itself: Healing Africa Through Creative Arts Therapies. Her Poetic Memoir, Please, Adopt Me America, by Austen Macaulay Publishers, USA was released on December 6, 2024. An African-centered thinker, her Africanized / Dance Movement Therapy contributes to equity in global health ideas, community engagement & empowerment, education and professional practice. Registration is required and FREE. Please register for Master Class #1 HERE. Please register for for Master Class #2 HERE. |
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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Bowerbird and Fire Museum present the duo of Iranian vocalist Kamyar Arsani (Faraway Ghost) and Indian-born percussionist/producer Ravish Momin (Sunken Cages) with an opening set by Savan DePaul aka Ishtar Sr. Their collaboration combines Persian poetry with Mumbai street rhythms, layered over intricate electronic soundscapes. Arsani’s mastery of Persian classical modes (dastgahs) and his evocative vocals merge seamlessly with Momin’s polyrhythmic live-looping and electronic drumming. Together, they create a unique sound described as “Digital Sufi Music.” ABOUT THE ARTISTS Ravish Momin (Sunken Cages)Ravish Momin is a drummer and electronic music producer whose work draws on Indian and Black music traditions as well as global underground dance music. He has performed internationally for over two decades, including appearances at the Kennedy Center, Big Ears Festival, and Le Guess Who? Festival. As Sunken Cages, Momin integrates live-looping and electronic drums into his performances. He has collaborated with a wide range of artists and is signed to Akuphone Records (France). Kamyar Arsani (Faraway Ghost)Kamyar Arsani is an Iranian multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter based in Washington, D.C. A performer and teacher of the daf, Arsani’s music bridges classical Persian traditions with experimental electronic sounds. He has performed at venues such as the Kennedy Center and the Library of Congress and is the lyricist and singer for the punk band Shadow Riot. Arsani’s work explores a diverse range of musical styles while remaining deeply rooted in Persian musical heritage. Savan DePaul Savan DePaul (they/them, she/her, dey/dem), who also goes by the future pop moniker Ishtar Sr., is a singer, rapper, producer, engineer, and visual artist living in West Philadelphia. DePaul’s music encompasses many styles, from abstract hip hop polemics to futuristic R&B experiences to dance pop anthems. The Ishtar Sr. project specifically consists of an Afrofuturistic blend of glitch pop and club/rave-centric R&B nestling various odes to Blackness, sexual autonomy, and queer revenge/retaliation. Ishtar released the “HOLYHOUSE b/w/ Fourth Planet Funk” single with Astro Nautico in 2020 and two projects with Grimalkin Records (the 2021 debut album Divine Ecdysis and the 2022 mixtape Ecdysis Incomplete) in addition to some self-released singles and EPs. She is currently working on her second and third studio albums. Admission is FREE/pay-what-you-wish. Registration is not required but it is appreciated. Please register HERE
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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Circle Gathering presented by Circle CollectiveCome enjoy art, music, poetry, and more by the Circle Collective, a non-hierarchical collective of multidisciplinary artists. We will have interactive artworks and rich conversations too. Dinner will be served. We look forward to seeing you!
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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
420 Vegan Mac&Cheese Bake-Off, a FNB benefit. 4pm-7pmFree, donations highly encouraged. Proceeds to all Food Not Bomb chapters in Philadelphia.Grab a cup and utensil from us OR bring a small cup/bowl for a chance to
sample dozens of vegan mackie treats! Then, once we try some cheesy
dishes we will cast our vote on whose Mac will bring home a trophy!
Categories include:Traditional Mac Innovative Mac Dessert Mac People's Choice All
dishes must be vegan and come with a list of ingredients for folks with food allergies/aversions.Make sure to
make enough for about 100 small portions.While supplies last! Submissions end April 13, 2025.Remember to be on time. This is a tasting not a feast. Folks at the end of
the line might not taste as much or have as much as the first folks that
go through. We are most likely going to make a big batch of Mac just in
case folks at the end have less to sample. If you would like to volunteer, please let us know!Reasons to make Mac for the bake off 1. Testing your recipe means eating lots of Mac 2. Chance to Win rad prizes 3. You get to taste all the macs at the event4. You get to be first in line(and it can be like a Disney world type line)5. It feels good to feed peopleIf you'd like to compete, please register HERE
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Penn Africana Studies Artist In Residence: Dr. Gladys Ijeoma Akunna, Ph.D. Introducing the Power of Africanized Dance/Movement Therapy in CommunityMaster Class in DanceWed April 16, 6pm-8pm: Master Class #1Mon April 21, 6pm-8pm: Master Class #2 Dr. Gladys Ijeoma Akunna, Ph.D. is an inspiring teacher, researcher, psychotherapist, author, and artist driven by an innovative pioneering spirit. With her deep understanding of Western-oriented Dance Therapy and Indigenous African and African Diasporic Thoughts and psychotherapy, she bridges the gap between historical traditions and contexts, offering unique transformative approaches to mental and emotional well-being to the Black community across the board. Dr. Akunna conducted the first clinical trial of DMT as psychiatric treatment in Nigeria. She was a visiting Scholar to Drexel University and was honored with an Award by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) as a 2020 AAUW International Fellow, producing the documentary: The Deep Call Into Itself: Healing Africa Through Creative Arts Therapies. Her Poetic Memoir, Please, Adopt Me America, by Austen Macaulay Publishers, USA was released on December 6, 2024. An African-centered thinker, her Africanized / Dance Movement Therapy contributes to equity in global health ideas, community engagement & empowerment, education and professional practice. Registration is required and FREE. Please register for Master Class #1 HERE. Please register for for Master Class #2 HERE. |
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The West Philadelphia Sanctuary, Walls for Justice, and the Rotunda invite you to Screen-Printing + Food! Come enjoy fun, connection, and community—no experience needed, just bring yourself! We’ll have delicious catering and screen-printing supplies for a relaxing and engaging afternoon.When: Tuesday, April 22nd, 10am-1pm (you don't need to be here for the whole time!)Link to add to your google calendar! https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Nmg4YnMxcDNtb2ltMmRxcGprdG0xcTFla3Agd2VzdHBoaWxseXNhbmN0dWFyeUBt&tmsrc=westphillysanctuary%40gmail.comWhat is the West Philadelphia Sanctuary?WPS represents a physical space for all people of the West Philadelphia community to gain respite and engage with one another. We aim to reduce stigma and loneliness and create a generative space in which people of all backgrounds can engage with each other.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Practice for the balls! Vogue drop-in. All are welcome. These [almost] weekly sessions are free unless the event is a ball in which case the admission price will be stated in the event info. 6pm-9pm.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Weekly Improvised Music Session. All are welcome to come and jam if you like to play improvised music. Almost every Wednesday 12pm-2pm
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Why Not Now? Why Not You? Be bold and unapologetic with our creativity. We mustn’t wait for life to allow art, we must let our art allow for life. Why not us why not now. 5:30pm-10pm Celebrate your creativity in an inspiring space! For the whole family! Bios Cinque (Host)- “my name is Cinque (“Sin-Q”). I would love to thank inspiration station for hosting me, let alone being able to host you. You will never know if this message was AI generated or not, but you will just have to trust me. I am a Philly native and lived in its surrounding areas. I certainly cannot draw so I am more of an artist with my words
Karon: A New York Native/Philadelphia Transplant, Karen is a percussionist, playwright, director, producer, and poet. She is also the founder and leader of two musical collectives: The Karen Smith Experience, and Sistahs Laying Down Hands (SLDH). Jake Doggett is a spoken word artist born and raised in city of brotherly love. Spending his days as a general contractor, Jake draws inspiration for his spoken word pieces from fragments of the ordinary experiences of everyday life. Extrapolating those fragments out into abstract ideas, Jake aims his words to bridge the ordinary to the divine. Through this, Jake hopes to show both himself, and the audience that the beautiful Gospel of Christ and the Kingdom of Heaven can be experienced anywhere, and by anyone.
Alexa Lahr (lucidmelody) is a Philadelphia creative and yogi. Also Cofounder of Inspiration Station. She strives to cultivate creative spaces for people to inspire each other. She also loves to create jewelry, candles and clothing. She always works to stay well rounded in her arts. Stephen Wise is a multi instrumental /vocalist. A spiritual "new thought/ancient wisdom" recording artist, he plays saxophones, flutes,native drums, didgeridoo, keys and composes and produces his own music. He expresses his soul through his beautiful noise. Stephen Wise aka Ras Katriel is a multi-instrumentalist/vocalist. A spiritual "new thought/ancient wisdom" recording artist, he plays saxophones, flutes, native drums, didgeridoo, keys and composes and produces his own music. "Wise one" expresses his soul through his blending of a variety of genres from pop, soul, jazz, reggae, funk & world then add meditative to that. His lyrics express high conscious, positive messages that reflect his yearning to see Oneness become main stream. "Not only fashionable but true global understanding that divine is within when we bring our consciousness to it." Ras Katri has worked with some of the biggest names in music such as; Stevie Wonder, Patti Labelle, Kenny Gamble, Teena Marie, Ritchie Havens, Boyz II Men and the Roots to name a few. Wise has completed 7 cds and as he puts it: "I'm here to serve humanity through the beautiful noise my music makes and I'm just getting warmed up."
AVG is a Haitian pastor's kid born in Massachusetts, raised in Ohio & now living in Philly. He's been writing poetry since the 4th grade and uses this medium to wrestle with faith, spirituality, romance, and social issues. With 2 books and publication in an anthology called Our Hope Remains, he hopes to continue writing mirrors, hoping people see themselves in his poetry.
Sai Crosscombe (Sai of relief): I am a Philadelphian folk singer/songwriter and visual artist. I am also co-founder of Inspiration Station. My work is deeply shaped by the world around me and my own personal growth. I strive to pour my life experiences into every note and brushstroke, creating art that is both raw and deeply authentic.With every song and piece of art, I invite others into my journey and into my world, a testament to the power of perseverance and creative expression.
Plum Dragoness: Native to West Philadelphia, Plum Dragoness (aka Gabrielle de Burke) is a multi-talented thespian, dancer, martial artist, instructor, poetess, and writer who has been involved with performing arts since childhood. She is known for her poetic style, vocal performance, fire dance, flow arts, and choreographic flair throughout Philadelphia and abroad
Sista K: Sista Keilana, an essential female Muslim - Hijabi artist born in The City of Brotherly Love; her melodic messages has inspired the world with her words of wisdom- in each song she delivers versatile flows, brings a softness to the atmosphere, and reminds our people to spread peace & love for all walks of life! Her new hit single "Rosa Parks" touches on real life issues in our city and how she dreams to be the change our city needs! She’s opened stages for Krs 1, Trina, Rocky, Showtime DOM, Philly Freeway, The Intruders, Zahsosa, D Sturdy, 2Raree, & Rest in Peace PNB Rock and many more! Follow our sister on all platforms @sistakeilana
Taajuldiin (of Khalifaa): Playwright, vocalist, lyricist, composer, drummer, producer, songwriter, filmmaker, screenwriter, poet, av tech and soundhealer, life coach, Philly lifer, Founder of the Philadelphia Peace Initiative. His resume is extensive, working with the likes of Wu Tang Clan, Bernie Mac, pharcyde, souls of mischief, Phyllis Hyman, and Stephen Wise as well, and serves as AV Tech for The Rotunda since 2008.
Danny Hirsch: lived in Philly since I was a child. And music has been such a tool for my life. I started out by playing drums and a piano around the age of ten, then as I got older music became more therapeutic, and my creativity grew. I play by ear… Guitar,piano, and drums. And I make my music on the spot/improvised. The music comes to me in my head then onto paper or just the sound waves. The music I create is like visuals to me. Not only do I hear the music but I feel and see it as well, thus my “stage name” Vision101.
Cicada Killer is an indie rock band based in Philadelphia. Composed of drummer Liam Dun, bassist Moustapha Balde, lead guitarist Frank Delane, and singer/guitarist Jimmy Waltman, they take inspiration from emo, jazz, and folk music. Inspiration Station is an art collective built on the belief that creativity thrives in community. We are more than just a collective—we are a movement, a safe space for artists and musicians seeking a place where they can truly be themselves. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: to cultivate safe, inclusive spaces where creativity can flourish, voices can be heard, and visions can come to life. Inspiration Station exists to support and uplift your craft. Here, collaboration replaces competition, and every member of our collective is encouraged to explore their passions freely. We aim to foster an environment of growth, connection, and boundless inspiration, a station where creativity doesn’t just pass through but takes root and transforms lives.Presented In conjunction with and sponsored by the Philadelphia Peace Initiative and DiMe Foundation We at The Philadelphia Peace Initiative invite you to join with us as we realize our mission of partnering and uniting community based organizations committed to ending violence on the streets of Philadelphia. By partnering with PPI you will also support an entire network of organizations dedicated to making peace possible in our city. The Philadelphia Peace Initiative exists to provide a much needed umbrella under which all in service to the Philadelphia community can organize, network, and provide mutual support. In order to strengthen and expand this network of peace, we need partners like you who are able to provide volunteers, consultation and other vital resources. Specifically, your support will help us in the following areas of our multi-pronged approach: Collectively addressing legislation that adversely affects our community at large. Commemorating the diligent work of all who work to keep the peace in our city. Sharing resources and information on how to remedy the problems facing our community. Organizing awareness rallies and other forms of peaceful public assembly. Together we can make possible a peaceful Philadelphia. Taking responsibility, changing lives…Please contact us at ppi.philly4peace@gmail.com Join us today, we need you!Returning soon: PHILLY DAY 2025 |
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9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
The Gathering! breakin, DJs, ciphers, and more. So pull up! 9pm-1am. Admission is $3 before 10pm, $5 after. The most ill, most raw, most authentic since 1996. Every last Thursday of the month.
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7:00 PM - 11:59 PM
#SOLEFULL Party Vol.14 is going down Friday, April 25, 2025 7pm-12am. As we celebrate 14 years of Street Dance Education, Community Service, and Cultural Preservation through @funkysolefundamentals, we are excited as always to bring it back to how it all started! The party/club! Come here one of the best DJ’s in Philly @djlonelythebronxonian spin 5 hours of HOUSE MUSIC! This is an ALL AGE EVENT! All kids under age 12 are FREE! See you there!
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8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Event Horizon concert series features Electronic, Avant Garde, and Experimental music along with the work of live video, laser and analog projection artists. The concerts are always free and open to all.WeirdSmith, aka Dan Gray, is a retired Navy Aviation Electronics Technician who repaired audio technology, amongst many other systems, involved in the hunting of submarines, now seeks to provide journeys of aural crevasses he calls “Sonic Spelunking”. He looks for interesting sonic spaces and shares the exploration of them. Having never played the same thing twice, each journey is a new and hopefully enjoyed shared experience.Dimension Step is the synth focused version of Dorety Brothers. It is much about moods, atmospheres, some noise and melodies too, deriving our sounds from standard synths, modular analog synths, digital piano and even some electronic percussion. Ambience to syncopation and arpeggiation, we tend to improvise within a loose framework of tempo, key, mode and time signature or maybe absence of time signature and tempo. Collective influences come from the spacier moments found in prog giants like YES, ELP, Genesis, Pink Floyd and King Crimson as well as textures and moods from Tangerine Dream, Hawkwind, Kraftwerk, Eno and even some jazz rock space jammers like Ozric Tentacles. Even more we find we influence each other when we jam. That’s the root of the creativity which stems into ideas we can use as a basis to recreate, yet it is never exactly the same music produced even if the base idea remains the same. It keeps it fresh for the audience and us.Ombient, aka Mike Hunter, focuses on ambient/drone/experimental music that is improvisational in nature, representative of the feeling of the moment in which it is performed and of the subtle feedback between the audience and the performer. He uses various vintage and contemporary analog synthesizers, and modular synthesizers. Mike is also the host of the radio show Music With Space on WPRB 103.3 FM out of Princeton, NJ, the vice-President of The Electro-Music Performers Organization (TE-MPO) and the current President of the Board of Directors at The Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project based in Montgomery County, PA.Admission is FREE
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Women's Coalition for Empowerment, Inc. presents the Creative Chat Series 2025Mark your calendars for Sundays April 27 {4PM - 6PM}, June 29 {4PM - 6PM}, & September 28 {4PM - 6PM}, and get ready to dive into inspiring discussions, gain valuable industry insights, and connect with a powerful network of creatives! Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or industry professional, this event is designed to empower, educate, and elevate your creative journey. Live Music | Free Food | Unmatched Networking
Don’t miss this chance to fuel your creativity, build meaningful connections, and be part of a transformative experience! Secure your FREE spot HEREAbout The Women's Coalition for Empowerment, Inc.: Founded in 2010 by BIPOC women artists and art enthusiasts, our mission is to enhance financial support, creative workforce opportunities, and assistance for emerging artists, musicians, and performers facing financial challenges. Since its inception, the WCE has cultivated numerous programs that promote self-sufficiency, artistic expression, and opportunities for personal and professional creative growth. |
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Bigger Picture presents a FREE virtual workshop on Zoom: Securing Community Partnerships Part 2 ft. Tenara Calem Unlock the power of collaboration in the arts with our two-part interactive workshop, "Securing Community Partnerships" led byCommunity Partner Tenara Calem. These workshops are specifically for artists eager to forge meaningful connections with local businesses and strengthen their community presence.The second session focuses on turning your newfound connections into lasting partnerships. Discover how to create and present value propositions that resonate with business owners, and explore strategies for maintaining and growing these relationships over time. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please register HERE |
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
West Philly Sanctuary open hang/drop-in: crafts/board games/food. Free. Everyone welcome. 10am-1pm. Every Tuesday in Spring
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Weekly Improvised Music Session. All are welcome to come and jam if you like to play improvised music. Almost every Wednesday 12pm-2pm
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fire Museum Presents: Akkarai SistersCo-presented with Penn Arts & Sciences South Asia Center & Sruti Akkarai Sisters: The Akkarai Sisters, S Subhalakshmi and S Sornalatha, are among India’s most distinguished musicians today. Hailing from a family with a rich musical background and having learnt under illustrious gurus, they hold the unique distinction of being amongst the foremost artistes in the field as both vocal & violin duelists, as well as accompanists for many eminent musicians. The Akkarai Sisters are amongst the most celebrated names in Carnatic music. Their music have taken them to every corner of India and every part of the world. They have released numerous albums, debuting with Subhalakshmi’s unprecedented ‘Abhishta Varada’, featuring her vocals recorded over with her own violin accompaniment at age 15. The sisters have also carried forward the family’s legacy of imparting Carnatic music to several disciples, many of whom are skillful performing artistes themselves. The Akkarai Sisters will be accompanied by K. U. Jayachandra Rao on mridangam. Additional support for this event provided by mediaThe foundation.Pay-what-you-wish. Suggested donation $10-25. Advance registration is not required but is appreciated. Please register HERE |
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Event Categories
- Education
- Poet-tree en Motion
- Philly Youth Poetry Night
- Bright Bulb Screening Series (formerly Andrew's Video Vault)
- Ars Nova Workshop
- Bowerbird Presents Gate
- The Gathering
- Open Mic
- Philly Fringe Festival
- 40th Street Summer Series
- Event Horizon
- Bowerbird Liminal States Series
- The Bigger Picture (TBP) workshop series (formerly Vision Driven Artist Workshop Series)
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