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![]() Fire Museum Presents: Mourning [A] BLKstar Multi-generational, gender, genre non-conforming amalgam of Black culture, Mourning [A] BLKstar, is dedicated to sharing stories and songs of America’s unfolding apocalypse. Their music melds live instrumentation with hip-hop production creating sonic frequencies that illuminate the African Diaspora. Founded in Cleveland, the US-based Afrofuturist collective continues touring their music globally across Europe and the US, playing festivals from Crossing Border in Berlin with Lonnie Holley to Big Ears Festival and Le Guess Who? in Utrecht. A band whose importance is fast becoming evident', wrote Wire Magazine's Neil Kulkarni on Mourning [A] BLKstar. The collective, made up of musicians, writers, and multimedia artists, has a bountiful track record, amassing several releases under its belt since 2015. Their music is for both eulogies and revolutions, as they expand upon contemporary Black consciousness by forging ongoing dialogues between hip-hop production techniques and live instrumentation.Free/donations appreciated. Advance registration is not required but is appreciated. Please register HERE |
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Join us for a night of reunion and entertainment. This event is all about fundraising and celebrating talent and creativity that has been in our community for over a decade. Audience members will judge the pieces showcased by Philly Reincarnated Slam Team as a way of preparing for going to Knoxville, Tennessee to represent Philly in Southern Fried National Slam. This fundraiser show will also consist of special guest artist features from various PYPM alumni. Join us for an unforgettable poetry reunion as we send this team off to nationals fully funded and grounded in community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something special. See you there!Tickets are 2 for 1 until May 26. Click HERE for more info!
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![]() The West Philadelphia Sanctuary invites you to Arts+Food! Come enjoy fun, connection, and community—no experience needed, just bring yourself! We'll have clay, knitting supplies, and paint supplies for a relaxing and engaging time. When: Tuesday, June 3rd, 10am-1pm (you don't need to be here for the whole time!) Link to sign up [not required]: https://forms.gle/7gjfvy1KdQc8yWX49 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. Everything is free! All are welcome!
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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Weekly Improvised Music Session. All are welcome to come and jam if you like to play improvised music. Every Wednesday 12pm-2pm
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![]() Fire Museum Presents: An evening with Toshi Makihara: Toshi Makihara pursues non-idiomatic free improvised music using percussion and found objects / sound sites. Makihara studied drums and improvisation with Sabu Toyozumi and Butoh with the master Kazuo Ohno in Tokyo. His approach to free improvisation is founded on the process of “Becoming the Sound” without seeking any particular accomplishment. Toshi will be performing with a variety of improvisors in three different ensembles this evening. Jack Wright & Toshi Makihara duo: Jack Wright is a saxophonist in the Philadelphia area, one of the originals of American free improvisation, and still actively touring. Called "Johnny Appleseed of Free Improvisation" by guitarist Davey Williams, his playing consists of distorted pitches, precise timing, intrusive multiphonics, sudden changes of direction, obscene animalistic sounds, and occasional "real" notes. He published a book The Free Musics in 2017. Jonah Gelbart, Henry Allen & Toshi Makihara trio: Jonah Gelbart is an improviser and composer whose primary instruments are the trumpet and the shofar. He studied improvisation with Jonathan Ragonese and John Swana, and trumpet with George Rabbai and Robert Skoniczin at WCU. His work is guided by a trans-idiomatic, trans-spiritual position, and draws from innovations in contemporary creative music, European postwar modernism, and various global traditional musics. Henry Allen is a Philadelphia-based multi-instrumentalist with a focus on improvisation that aligns with and transcends idiomatic concepts found in rock, jazz, and 20th-century classical music. While heavily involved with the world of experimental and often highly technical rock and jazz music on the electric guitar, he also studies Western art music and the French horn. Relentlessly seeking to push the boundaries of his own understanding of all music and its creative process, Henry Allen draws inspiration from improvisatory rock and jazz music, the visual arts, the history of Western esotericism, personal meditation practices, and, above all, his fellow improvising musicians. intermission Fuzai (Victor Vieira-Branco + Toshi Makihara): Victor Vieira-Branco is a Brazilian/American vibraphonist, having spent the 2010s in the vibrant São Paulo music scene. While Bark Culture is Vieira-Branco’s primary vehicle as a leader, his performances include work with Rob Mazurek’s Exploding Star Orchestra, the Chad Taylor Quintet, and as active as an improviser having performed with Toshi Makihara, Ken Vandermark, Dorothy Carlos, Ben Hall, Jaribu Shahid and others. Toshi Makihara photo by Ken Weiss Admission is FREE/donations accepted. |
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![]() Explore your voice and practice taking up space in this affirming, trans-only workshop. To experience play, to be silly, joyful, relaxed, and expressive is an act of resistance in a time when we are being silenced. We will not be silenced! We will take up physical and sonic space. We will speak up with joy, embody confidence, and celebrate ourselves and each other, even as the world tells us we don’t exist. We will embrace mistakes, and the complex, messy, multi-dimensional experience of existing as a human being. Your whole self is welcome here! No experience necessary. 18+. “Experimenting with sound was delightful and freeing.” -Past workshop participantFacilitated by Julie Lipson and Miles Crabtree, music therapists, performers in Ants on a Log, and long-time creators of community-music shenanigans. @antsonalogmusic @innerrhythmsphillyGrant funding provided by the Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation and the Marrazzo Family Foundation. Questions? Email InnerRhythmsTherapy@gmail.com |
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![]() The West Philadelphia Sanctuary invites you to Clay Studio at The Rotunda! Come enjoy fun, connection, and community—no experience needed, just bring yourself! Learn clay art with our friends at The Clay Studio, who will bring their Claymobile, which is a “pop-up” ceramics studio! When: Tuesday, June 10th, 10am-1pm (you don't need to be here for the whole time!) Where: The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street Link to sign up: https://forms.gle/vUZW6Y6dSeKPevdM6 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. Everything is FREE!
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. Every Wednesday 12pm-2pm
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Bucket List Live Performance Competition. Up to 8 artists can win cash. 7:30pm Sharp. $15
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![]() Join cinéSPEAK, Queer Asian Social Club, and The Dazey Phase for the Philadelphia Premiere of DESIRE LINES (2024)!Event Flow:Doors: 6:30 PMRemarks: 7:00 PMFilm: 7:05-8:30 PMQ&A with Director Jules Rosskam and lead actor Aden Hakimi After the discussion, mix and mingle with QASC and the cinéSPEAK team at Renata's Kitchen for some late-night drinks and bites (the kitchen remains open until 10 PM). *Pay-as-you-go*
Film Info: Dir. Jules Rosskam / 2024 / US / English / 1 hr 21 min An Iranian American transman portals through the LGBTQ+ archive on a dizzying and erotic quest to unravel his own sexual desires.
Ticketing: Tickets are sliding scale and no one will be turned away for lack of funds; 25% of ticket sales benefit GALAEI —Serving the Latinx community while widening our embrace, GALAEI now provides services, support and advocacy for all Queer, Trans, Indigenous and People of Color (QTBIPOC) communities. Purchase HERE |
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Open House/Info Session for United Block Captains Association Hospital Summer Fun Program
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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. Every Wednesday 12pm-2pm
![]() Poet-tree en Motion returns Wednesday, June 18th to light up the Summer Solstice with art, music, and fire! Join us 7–9ish for a FREE multidisciplinary showcase that’ll ignite your senses and feed your soul. Performer Lineup: Plum Dragoness – spoken word, dance & meditative movement KillerWhale – high-energy funk, 80s synth-pop & hip-hop fusion Angi Vita – live painting Lucid Melody – soulful singer-songwriter vibes B.A.D. Blaze – blazing fire show w/ Ambra Renee, Bryce Adams & special guest Jules Weingart Big Cuz – dancefloor-ready DJ beats Valentina Raffaelli – indie-folk singer-songwriter
Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your summer spirit. It’s FREE, open to all, and not to be missed!
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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. Every Wednesday 12pm-2pm
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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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![]() WELL.YES LGBT+ Youth Symposium: Stigma to Strength. 10am-4:30pmThe Symposium indoor activities are geared towards Black and Brown LGBT+ students ages 13-24; outdoor activities are open to the public. Please register HERE ![]() Join Us for the WELL.YES Dunk & Pumps: KiKi Lounge! 6PM–11PMA bold fusion of style, health, and culture—this FREE evening event celebrates Black & Brown LGBTQIA+ folks of all ages through runway, performance, wellness, and joy. Categories: Walk a Mile in My Louis Vuittons - OTA Runway: Strut in an all-red look that celebrates the beauty of HIV advocacy. Your fit should reflect a journey—from stigma to strength. Kiss My Kicks, Clock My Mug - OTA Face: Face card stays valid—and your sneakers must match the message. Think ribbon laces, glittered slogans, or glow-in-the-dark condoms for a full glam-to-ground prevention serve. Activated by Access in "The Statement Look” - GNC Best Dressed: Show us what thriving looks like in a fit rooted in care and access. Wear PrEP blue, pill-bottle orange, or pharmacy yellow. Come laced with intention. Full Court Press - OTA Performance: In sportswear-inspired fashion with a visible message about sexual health. This is ballroom meets game day—score on stigma, don’t fumble prevention. Handle with Consent - OTA Hand Performance: Serve precision and story through your hands—but your tens require more than technique. Gloves must feature a consent-affirming message, painted, printed, or sewn with purpose. Sophistication @ Every Step - Trans Man – Executive Realness: You’re the president of the board, serve corporate realness with a sneaker twist and answer aloud: What does trans-masculine sexual health mean to you? Hey Sole-SISTERS - Tag Team Realness: Two femmes. Two twin looks. One unshakable bond. Walk the runway repping peer support through HIV care—sisterhood, solidarity, and stomping out stigma. Boots on the Ground - Butch Queen Realness: You’re not just marching—you’re moving mountains. Come as the peer navigator, the street outreach icon, or the grassroots king—boots mandatory because real change takes real steps. Reeboks with the Straps: Bizarre: Construct your look using real sneaker parts—straps, tongues, soles, or logos—and let your outfit deliver the message. This is where prevention meets performance art: wearable sculpture meets public health PSA. GRAND PRIZE: We’re Live: Dunks, Pumps, & Public Health! Your house is the campaign crew—featuring a Trans Woman, Trans Man, and Trans Nonbinary/GNC team member as Anchor, Camera Op, and Director of Photography. The Anchor must deliver one STI prevention method and a fact about its effectiveness—on-air and in character. Dressed for the camera with sneakers or heels that speak just as loud as your stats.
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