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  • 3:00 PMOnline! Ask A Sex Abuse Survivor
    • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Ask a Sex Abuse SurvivorThis virtual event will be on Zoom. Please register at the link below in order to receive the Zoom link. Survivor Michael Broussard tells the story of the abuse he experienced as a child and of his path to healing. He does this in a series of vignettes, pausing after each vignette for attendee questions and comments.Psychologist Margaret D. Sayers called the play “an excellent illustration of the healing power of art and community" and Survivor Dave O’Regan of SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) said “I came away from the performance uplifted, braver, and will always remember Michael’s courage and draw strength from it when needed in my own life.”TRIGGER WARNING: This show includes references to and descriptions of abuse.FREE TICKETS at https://survivorplay.eventbrite.com
  • 8:00 PMIn-person! Psychic/Body Sound System Record Release & Re-Encounters Night 2: Ritual/Dance w/ Dan Blacksberg, Ishtar Sr, Julius Masri, Nick Millevoi, Karen Smith
    • 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Dan Blacksberg mini-residency at The Rotunda! Psychic/Body Sound System Record Release & Re-EncountersPsychic/Body Sound System to come to life - 3 nights, Jan 31, Feb. 1 & 2. Each night, Dan Blacksberg will be playing a different solo set exploring the sounds on the latest album, followed by a set of improvised music with some of Philly’s most wonderful and creative people from across the classical, jazz, noise, and hip-hop scenes. All nights start at 8PM and all are welcome. We are asking for a $10-20 donation to further support all these amazing musicians, but no one turned away for lack of funds i.e. NOTAFLOF (best acronym)Night 1: Tales/StoriesDan Solo + DB & Arcx Quartet:Carlos Santiago: ViolinMelinda Rice: ViolaTom Kraines: CelloMatt Engle: BassNight 2: Ritual/DanceDan Solo + DB &Ishtar Sr: Beats & VocalsJulius Masri: Percussion, ElectronicsNick Millevoi: Guitar, Drum MachineKaren Smith: PercussionNight 3: TransformationDan Solo DB &Sour Spirit + Zique Larue PowellAll nights start at 8PM and all are welcome. We are asking for a $10-20 donation to further support all these amazing musicians, but no one turned away for lack of funds i.e. NOTAFLOF (best acronym)
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  • 8:00 PMIn-person! Psychic/Body Sound System Record Release & Re-Encounters Night 3: Transformation w/ Dan Blacksberg, Sour Spirit + Zique Larue Powell
    • 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Dan Blacksberg mini-residency at The Rotunda! Psychic/Body Sound System Record Release & Re-EncountersPsychic/Body Sound System to come to life - 3 nights, Jan 31, Feb. 1 & 2. Each night, Dan Blacksberg will be playing a different solo set exploring the sounds on the latest album, followed by a set of improvised music with some of Philly’s most wonderful and creative people from across the classical, jazz, noise, and hip-hop scenes. All nights start at 8PM and all are welcome. We are asking for a $10-20 donation to further support all these amazing musicians, but no one turned away for lack of funds i.e. NOTAFLOF (best acronym)Night 1: Tales/StoriesDan Solo + DB & Arcx Quartet:Carlos Santiago: ViolinMelinda Rice: ViolaTom Kraines: CelloMatt Engle: BassNight 2: Ritual/DanceDan Solo + DB &Ishtar Sr: Beats & VocalsJulius Masri: Percussion, ElectronicsNick Millevoi: Guitar, Drum MachineKaren Smith: PercussionNight 3: TransformationDan Solo DB &Sour Spirit + Zique Larue PowellAll nights start at 8PM and all are welcome. We are asking for a $10-20 donation to further support all these amazing musicians, but no one turned away for lack of funds i.e. NOTAFLOF (best acronym)
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  • 7:00 PMIn-person! SOLEFULL Vol. 13 Dance Competition
    • 7:00 PM - 11:59 PM SOLEFULL Vol. 13Come and join us THIS FRIDAY 7pm -12 am at @the_rotunda_philly for 5 hours of HOUSE MUSIC AND DANCE with our Resident DJ and cultural gem @djlonelythebronxonian ! This is an ALL AGE party! $10 Gen Ad, $5 for College Students with a VALID ID and Kids 12 and under are FREE !!! It’s great to see you at the battles, but this is where it came from! Clubbing! The love of being yourself to great music! Pull Up! See you there!
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  • 11:00 AMIn-person! Animal ACTivists of Philly Pre-Valentine's Day Flea Market
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Animal ACTivists of Philly Pre-Valentine's Day Flea Market 11am-3pmHave a heart for animals this February and indulge in free vegan snacks, a visit from Scary Cupid, and all to support a good cause!Examples of new or gently used items available: vintage items, jewelry, games, collectibles, vinyl albums, cds and dvds, and many other items that will steal your heart. All funds raised will be donated to an animal sanctuary that is chosen by volunteers the day of the event.Last year, we raised over $3,000 for sanctuaries through our flea market fundraisers!February 2024 Scary Cupid - $500 Rancho RelaxoApril Uhuru Flea Market - $500 Fluffy ButtMay Uhuru Flea Market - $220 Indraloka Animal SanctuaryJune Uhuru Flea Market - $400 Uncle Neil's HomeAugust Uhuru Flea Market - $300 Henry's HavenSeptember Uhuru Flea Market - $335 Skylands Animal SanctuaryOctober Uhuru Flea Market - $200 Uncle Neil's HomeOctober Pre-Halloween Flea Market -$237 Sarama Animal RescueDecember Holiday Bizarre -$572 Abandoned Angels Animal RescueTotal funds raised in 2024: $3264Please join us on February 8 for another opportunity to help animals while having fun!! If you are interested in vending, please contact Animal ACTivists of Philly at philly4animals@gmail.com. All items must be vegan.
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  • 7:00 PMOnline! The Bigger Picture presents a FREE virtual Artist Statement Workshop featuring Kalina Harrison
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    The Bigger Picture presents a free virtual Artist Statement Workshop featuring Kalina Harrison

    ​This workshop is designed to help artists craft a compelling and professional artist statement. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this workshop will provide you with the tools and guidance to effectively communicate your artistic vision and purpose. So, come along and let's create some magic together!Registration is FREE and required in order to receive the Zoom link. Please register HERE

     

     
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  • 6:00 PMIn-person! Vogue Drop-in Session
    • 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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  • 7:00 PMIn-person! DUNE (1984, dir. by David Lynch, 137 min) and SLEEP DEALER (2008, dir. by Alex Rivera, 90 min, U.S./Mexico)
    • 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM Thursday February, 13th 2025! 7PM!Sci-Fi Double Feature! David Lynch Tribute!Films to be Screened:DUNE (1984, directed by David Lynch, 137 minutes)SLEEP DEALER (2008, directed by Alex Rivera, 90 minutes, U.S./Mexico)A fascinating one-off in the celebrated career of the late David Lynch. The rich Victorian atmosphere of Lynch's second film THE ELEPHANT MAN, convinced storied producer Dino DeLaurentis that the upstart director should helm the 40 million dollar epic DUNE, based on the beloved sci-fi novel by Frank Herbert.Kyle MacLachlan is perfectly cast as Paul Altreides, messianic prince of Caladan, born to ride giant sandworms and battle over valuable spices. The sprawling cast includes the unforgettable Kenneth McMillan as the floating Baron Harkonnen, Virginia Madsen as the Princess as well as Max Von Sydow, Sean Young, Brad Dourif, Patrick Stewart and hyperactive Police frontman, Sting.While outer space adventure may not seem to play to Lynch's strengths, the master's hand is felt in the grotesque production design, the supernatural undertow and appearances by Lynch regulars, Jack “Eraserhead” Nance, TWIN PEAKS Everett McGill and of course Kyle MacLachlan, who would join Lynch for BLUE VELVET before becoming the stoic Agent Dale Cooper of TWIN PEAKS. Seen in the context of Lynch's later work, the original DUNE is a richer experience today than upon its original release.“David Lynch doesn't direct movies; he dreams them, and this one, the long awaited adaptation of Frank Herbert's pop classic, is a dark and troubling nightmare, whose messianic mysticism is neither pretty nor palatable.”- Eleanor Ringel Cater, Atlanta Journal Constitution- - - -Shot throughout Mexico, including in a Tijuana that resembles the Los Angeles of BLADE RUNNER, the Sundance award-winning SLEEP DEALER sees its near-future world through the eyes of a twenty-something Mexican man named Memo (Luiz Fernando Pena). When tragedy strikes his village, he flees to the border where a grueling physical process allows him to use his labor for virtual work sites. He also meets a young woman (Leonor Varela of BLADE 2) who, unbeknown to Memo, is a journalist documenting his story. Hovering outside this scene is the drone pilot who carried out the attack on Memo's village, investigating the consequences of his actions.While Rivera's script has its political points to make, he never loses sight of the drama at its heart. Rivera took advantage of the SLEEP DEALER's long gestation period to finesse all the film's details and its visual scheme, brilliantly portraying the characters' memories in vivid, liquid smears. Rivera lets his love of sci-fi film history show as well, with references to everything from the silent classic METROPOLIS to THE MATRIX. Rivera has also discussed discussed the parallels between his film and STAR WARS, where Luke Skywalker is a rural farmboy whose tragedy forces him to cross borders and confront the empire.“The combination of rusty amateurism, future technology, and clear-and-present politics creates a trippy time-space kick: This dusty little movie feels like yesterday, today, and tomorrow. ”- Wesley Morris, Boston GlobeBRIGHT BULB SCREENINGS, Free Double Features Every Second Thursday of the Month @ The Rotunda (4014 Walnut, Philly)Follow Bright Bulb Screenings on Facebook, Instagram
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  • 7:00 PMIn-person! Ronnie’s Lovers Ball
    • 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM

    Ronnie’s Lovers Ball is a romantic day dance party dedicated to exploring the vast landscapes of Black queer loving (romantic, platonic, you name it!), enfolding all into sonic bliss coming February 14th at 7pm to the Rotunda.Elevate your valentine’s, transforming the saccharine into resonant sweetness and intimacy amongst community we call our own! Join us for special performances revisiting our exploration of the low and slow (word to Downtempo’s Lovers Ball) with a special focus on the lovers (and loving), romance, and storytelling to sweep you off your feet.Our activation will feature a photo booth, a conversation pit, a hot drink bar (teas n thangs) and more! This event is a dry space. Masks are required at all times folks aren’t drinking.

    Admission is $15-40. Please purchase tickets HERE
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  • 8:00 PMIn-person! People's Music Supply presents * 9 x 9
    • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    People's Music Supply presents * 9 x 9 Nine Sets, each Nine Minutes Long. Each group loving crafted and curated by Aaron Pond. Expect an eclectic mix of electronics and acoustics. True joy.In 9 minutes- all worlds are possible, little crystals which float before and into our ears. That's the goal, the lingering gleam of consciousness which lasts long after the light. Or maybe its a tasting menu, modeled after the high falutin restaurants where a $150 gets you precious moments of "perfect bites." But this is better than a series of seconds, a marble of flavor once rolled through the organs of gratification. This change, this is who we are, this is a cascading series of togetherness. And importantly, it's much cheaper than fine dining.

    Musicians drawn from the venerable People's Music Supply and all over our city's many scenes collide. Notable (non-supply) improvisors include the famed 4th and Market saxophonist David Puryear, the rip roaring drummer/electronicist Julius Masri, new music ace Tessa Ellis, professor Walter Gershon, ambient queen Alyssa Almeida.

    Doors 7:30 pm Show 8pm

    Sliding Scale $5 to $20

    Walter Gershon- drums and saxophones 

    Bert Harris- Contrabass

    Ihba Baskette- Reeds and Drums 

    RJ McGhee- Trombone and Electronics 

    Julius Masri- Electronics and Drums

    Melinda Rice- Violin/Viola/Voice

    Tessa Ellis- Trumpet 

    Mattie McDonnell- accordion

    Abram Mamet- Horn

    Alyssa Almeida- Cello/ electronics

    David Puryear- Alto Saxophone

    Ann Adachi- Flute

    Aaron Pond- Horn/Melodica
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  • 6:00 PMIn-person! Vogue Drop-in Session
    • 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 PMIn-person! Vogue Drop-in Session
    • 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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  • 6:30 PMIn-person! XION NETWORK MEETUP! Create N Chew, a 2-hour live comic book themed event featuring food, drawing, writing, networking and workshops
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM XION NETWORK MEETUP!!!This will be a special "Create N Chew" 2-hour live comic book themed event featuring food, drawing, writing, networking and workshops.Featuring a new "Open Mic" style segment where you get to pitch any ideas you're working to the audience. Open to all skill levels, but aimed towards people who want to take their craft to the next step.It's also open to anyone who might have a general interest in comics...whether you're a cosplayer, casual reader, or just want to meet some cool people, make sure you come through.Make sure to bring some writing and drawing supplies. If you're a creator, bring your portfolio and any of your projects. If you're a reader, bring some comics to share with the class.Time: 6:30-8:30pmFree* (suggested donation starting at $5)
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  • 8:00 PMIn-person! Bowerbird is pleased to present a special screening of Guns of the Trees by filmmaker Jonas Mekas and original musical score by Lucia Dlugoszewski
    • 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

    Bowerbird is pleased to present a special screening of Guns of the Trees by filmmaker Jonas Mekas and original musical score by Lucia Dlugoszewski.

    Jonas Mekas’s first feature—which he wrote, produced, directed, co-photographed and edited—is an entrancing snapshot of the counterculture in the early 1960s and a work of beatnik existentialism concerning the fine line between generational hope and despair. Past and present intertwine as a young woman (Frances Stillman) searches for a reason to go on living amid a bout of paralyzing depression; she encounters a succession of characters (including a cynical intellectual, played by Mekas’s brother and frequent collaborator, Adolfas) who seem to represent some chance at salvation, but the dark cloud overhead refuses to dissipate. In Mekas’s own words, his scrappy yet ambitious and above all lyrical film “deals with the thoughts, feelings, and anguished strivings of my generation, faced with the moral perplexity of our times.”

    Guns of the Trees | Jonas Mekas | 1962 | 35mm (digitized) | 75 minutes

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Jonas Mekas was born in 1922 in the farming village of Semeniškiai, Lithuania. In 1944, he and his brother Adolfas were taken by the Nazis to a forced labor camp in Elmshorn, Germany. After the War he studied philosophy at the University of Mainz. At the end of 1949 the UN Refugee Organization brought both brothers to New York City, where they settled down in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

    Two months after his arrival in New York he borrowed money to buy his first Bolex camera and began to record brief moments of his life. He soon got deeply involved in the American Avant-Garde film movement. In 1954, together with his brother, he started Film Culture magazine, which soon became the most important film publication in the US. In 1958 he began his legendary Movie Journal column in the Village Voice. In 1962 he founded the Film-Makers’ Cooperative, and in 1964 the Film-Makers’ Cinematheque, which eventually grew into Anthology Film Archives, one of the world’s largest and most important repositories of avant-garde cinema, and a screening venue.

    During all this time he continued writing poetry and making films. To this date he has published more than 25 books of prose and poetry, which have been translated into over a dozen languages. His Lithuanian poetry is now part of Lithuanian classic literature and his films can be found in leading museums around the world. He is largely credited for developing the diaristic forms of cinema. Mekas has also been active as an academic, teaching at the New School for Social Research, the International Center for Photography, Cooper Union, New York University, and MIT.

    Mekas’ film The Brig was awarded the Grand Prize at the Venice Film Festival in 1963. Other films include Walden (1969), Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania (1972), Lost Lost Lost (1975), Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol (1990), Scenes from the Life of George Maciunas (1992), As I was Moving Ahead I saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000), Letter from Greenpoint (2005), Sleepless Nights Stories (2011) and Out-takes from the Life of a Happy Man. In 2007, he completed a series of 365 short films released on the internet — one film every day — and from then continued to share new work on his website.

    From 2000, Mekas expanded his work into the area of film installations, exhibiting at the Serpentine Gallery, the Centre Pompidou, Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, the Moderna Museet (Stockholm), PS1 Contemporary Art Center MoMA, Documenta of Kassel, the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, and the Venice Biennale.

    On January 23, 2019, Mekas passed away at the age of 96 at his home in Brooklyn.

    Admission is FREE
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  • 1:00 PMIn-person! The Legacy of Malcolm X: The Last Message 60 Years Later
    • 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Legacy of Malcolm X: The Last Message 60 Years Later1pm-7pm

    The year 2025 will be the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X's birth, and We Charge Colonialism will be hosting a program in commemoration. The program will be a significant event that will explore the life and legacy of one of the most influential leaders and organizers in history. It will also shed light on Malcolm's speech, "The Last Message," given days before his assassination. 

    This interactive program is designed to foster open dialogue, critical discussions, and profound reflections on Malcolm X's enduring impact on the Black Power Movement, social justice frameworks, and the Black community in America and beyond. We encourage your active participation in this event.

    Our program, unique in its diverse participation and comprehensive exploration, will bring together scholars, activists, community members, and individuals passionate about promoting human rights and organizational unity. It will feature panel discussions, artists, and a keynote address, all contributing to a multifaceted understanding of Malcolm X's life and philosophy, from his days as a 'street hustler' to his role as Minister Malcolm, the organizer.

    This program is a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Malcolm X's historical significance and to appreciate his legacy as a catalyst for social development. By examining his life's work, we aim to foster an engaging dialogue that brings together diverse perspectives, fostering a united front in the ongoing struggle for human rights and dignity. The program will also offer networking opportunities to stay connected in ongoing community organizing efforts.

    Admission is FREE. Please RSVP HERE

     
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  • 6:00 PMIn-person! Vogue Drop-in Session
    • 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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  • 9:00 PMIn-person! The Gathering
    • 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. 
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