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SUMMARY:Open Mic at the Dawson
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up at 7\, music starts at 8
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/open-mic-at-the-dawson/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Dawson Street Pub\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,RoxYunk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180832
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T212712Z
UID:10002096-1769630400-1769639400@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:The Grape Open Jam
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday is a Grape signature – @thegrapeopenjam. A sorely missed staple and it’s cool to watch\, and you can participate! Let’s get weird. BYO instrument unless you can’t! Drummers BYO sticks! It’s Free!
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/the-grape-open-jam/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Grape Room\, 105 Grape Street
CATEGORIES:community,Free,Music related,Open Mic,RoxYunk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180832
CREATED:20260125T172111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T173015Z
UID:10002356-1769713200-1769724000@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Local Music Night at Scanlon's - Russ Knight and Nylon Ghost
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/local-music-night-at-scanlons-russ-knight-and-nylon-ghost/
LOCATION:Scanlon’s Saloon\, 4201 Manayunk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180832
CREATED:20260130T175921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T175921Z
UID:10002358-1769799600-1769806800@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Quidnunk and Friends Free Live Music at the Foodery
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/quidnunk-and-friends-free-live-music-at-the-foodery/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:The Foodery on Ridge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180832
CREATED:20260130T180116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T180116Z
UID:10002411-1769799600-1769814000@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:The Naked Sun Record Release: Mirror In The Hallway and Bitter  Bitter Weeks at the Fallser
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/the-naked-sun-record-release-mirror-in-the-hallway-and-bitter-bitter-weeks-at-the-fallser/
LOCATION:The Fallser Club\, 3721 Midvale Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19129\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260130T175355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T175608Z
UID:10002357-1769803200-1769814000@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:m.sys + GORF + Tall Bones + Powerhouse of The Cell @ The Grape
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/m-sys-gorf-tall-bones-powerhouse-of-the-cell-the-grape/
LOCATION:Grape Room\, 105 Grape Street
CATEGORIES:Live Music,RoxYunk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260130T180240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T180240Z
UID:10002412-1769803200-1769814000@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Fairfax Roadshow with The Miners at the Dawson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/fairfax-roadshow-with-the-miners-at-the-dawson/
LOCATION:Dawson Street Pub\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19127\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260114T213914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T041734Z
UID:10002156-1769857200-1769875200@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Founders Philly Freezeout
DESCRIPTION:“Manayunk has teamed up with Founders Brewing to turn Main Street into a winter wonderland. Bundle up and come to Main Street to catch live ice carving demonstrations\, incredible ice sculptures\, Founders beer specials in restaurants and bars\, lion dancing\, a snowy igloo\, the Manayunk Chowder Crawl\, giveaways\, a Winter Market\, and more! This is a family-friendly event\, so bring the whole gang.”
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/founders-philly-freezeout/
LOCATION:Manayunk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,community,Festival,Food related,Outdoor Activity,RoxYunk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260130T180411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T180411Z
UID:10002413-1769868000-1769878800@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Founders Freezeout Matinee ft. Millennial Pause @ The Grape
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/founders-freezeout-matinee-ft-millennial-pause-the-grape/
LOCATION:Grape Room\, 105 Grape Street
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260131T184837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T184837Z
UID:10002471-1769887800-1769898600@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Did I meet you both at Union tap yesterday?
DESCRIPTION:And you showed me you can suscribe to \nthe calender? \nif you see this and it doesn’t seem weird\, send me an email at eliot@roxyunk.org \nI have one more question
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/did-i-meet-you-both-at-union-tap-yesterday/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Art related,Free,RoxYunk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260130T181106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T181106Z
UID:10002416-1769889600-1769900400@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:The Olger Band and The Shadow Puppets at Dawson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/the-olger-band-and-the-shadow-puppets-at-dawson/
LOCATION:Dawson Street Pub\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19127\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260130T180931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T180931Z
UID:10002415-1769889600-1769902200@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:The Planets and Emmet Drueding at the Fallser
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/the-planets-and-emmet-drueding-at-the-fallser/
LOCATION:The Fallser Club\, 3721 Midvale Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19129\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260130T180754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T180754Z
UID:10002414-1769891400-1769900400@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Dual Discovery (Women and Girls only) at Venice Island Performing Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/dual-discovery-women-and-girls-only-at-venice-island-performing-arts-center/
LOCATION:Venice Island Performing Arts Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://roxyunk.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dual-Discovery.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260130T182341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T182341Z
UID:10002470-1769947200-1769965200@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Human Dog Sled Races on the Ivy Ridge Trail - details TBD
DESCRIPTION:Keep an eye on the main page for annoucements.
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/human-dog-sled-races-on-the-ivy-ridge-trail-details-tbd/
LOCATION:Manayunk Bridge Garden\, 100 Dupont St\, Philadelphia\, 19127
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260124T155959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T170932Z
UID:10002351-1769954400-1769983200@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Against The Grain All Day Vinyl at Umbria Arts
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/postponed-til-feb-1-against-the-grain-all-day-vinly-at-umbria-arts/
LOCATION:Umbria Arts\, 5100 Umbria Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art related,community,Dance,For kids,Free,RoxYunk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260115T042840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T043333Z
UID:10002158-1769958000-1769965200@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Roxborough Symphony Orchestra at VIPARC
DESCRIPTION:Presents Brahms’ Symphony #3 and Brahm’s Violin Concerto \nThe Roxborough Orchestra is your community orchestra! \nWe are a symphony orchestra comprised of a diverse group of musicians living in Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs. Our talented musicians and esteemed musical director Michael Ludwig bring classical works to life and serve as an integral part of the region’s cultural fabric. \nAs a non-profit organization\, we rely on donations to fund our ongoing operations and to help keep our music accessible to all!
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/roxborough-symphony-orchestra-at-viparc/
LOCATION:Venice Island Performing Arts Center
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Concert,Music related,RoxYunk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260106T154807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T154807Z
UID:10002031-1770019200-1770022800@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Groundhog Day\, RoxYunk Style...
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/groundhog-day-roxyunk-style/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260130T181659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T181907Z
UID:10002417-1770057000-1770066000@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Trivia Night at Twisted Ginger with Brewtanant Dan
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/trivia-night-at-twisted-ginger-with-brewtanant-dan/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Twisted Gingers\, 4317 Fleming\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260106T153107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T020021Z
UID:10001982-1770057000-1770069600@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic at Wissahickon Brewing
DESCRIPTION:What’s not to love about this? \n1 – Open Mics are amazing. Like an epic journey into the human psyche. The community that gathers around a good open mic (like this one) is manna to the soul. \n2 –  The brewery is terrific. Top Notch Beer and a great selection of food trucks. Breakfast! \n3 – You get to hear trains! \n 
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/open-mic-at-wissahickon-brewing-6-2/
LOCATION:Wissahickon Brewing Company\, 3705 W. Schoolhouse Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Falla,Music related,Open Mic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260120T183100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T183622Z
UID:10002285-1770141600-1770148800@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:3D Printing for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays in February at 6:00pm Join Nivita from Girls Who Code and learn to use a MakerBot 3D printer to make art and create prototypes. This program is aimed at middle schoolers (in grades 5 – 8). Materials will be provided.
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/3d-printing-for-kids/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Roxborough Library\, 6245 Ridge Avenue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260108T145833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T042158Z
UID:10002044-1770145200-1770156000@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic Comedy Night at the Grape Room
DESCRIPTION:IT’S OPEN AGAIN!
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/open-mic-comedy-night-at-the-grape-room/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Grape Room\, 105 Grape Street
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Free,Open Mic,RoxYunk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260203T134603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T134603Z
UID:10002477-1770145200-1770156000@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Stone Cold Grace EP Release Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/stone-cold-grace-ep-release-show/
LOCATION:Harmonie Hall\, 4372 Fleming\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260203T134902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T134902Z
UID:10002479-1770145200-1770156000@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Harmonie Hall Spelling Bee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/harmonie-hall-spelling-bee/
LOCATION:Harmonie Hall\, 4372 Fleming\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260119T223244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T223629Z
UID:10002232-1770231600-1770242400@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic at the Dawson
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up at 7\, music starts at 8
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/open-mic-at-the-dawson/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Dawson Street Pub\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,RoxYunk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260108T150058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T212712Z
UID:10002097-1770235200-1770244200@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:The Grape Open Jam
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday is a Grape signature – @thegrapeopenjam. A sorely missed staple and it’s cool to watch\, and you can participate! Let’s get weird. BYO instrument unless you can’t! Drummers BYO sticks! It’s Free!
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/the-grape-open-jam/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Grape Room\, 105 Grape Street
CATEGORIES:community,Free,Music related,Open Mic,RoxYunk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260206T221415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T221508Z
UID:10002359-1770404400-1770411600@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - Quidnunk and Friends Free Live Music at the Foodery
DESCRIPTION:Not tonight. Next week.
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/quidnunk-and-friends-free-live-music-at-the-foodery-2/
LOCATION:The Foodery on Ridge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180833
CREATED:20260115T051334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T051552Z
UID:10002161-1770408000-1770415200@roxyunk.org
SUMMARY:The Fallser Pressnts - African Friends: Bakithi Kumalo\, Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa\, and Youba Cissokho
DESCRIPTION:African Friends: A chance meeting developed into a deep friendship and a beautiful musical partnership. \nThis five-piece band will warm your heart and get your feet moving.\n\n \n \nTanyaradzwa Tawengwa\n   \nTanyaradzwa is a visionary leader committed to African liberation. She is a scholar\, healer\, composer\, singer\, and Zimbabwean gwenyambira (mbira player) \nShe holds a Doctorate of Music in Voice Performance\,  a Master of Music in Voice Performance and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition (cum laude) with minors in Voice Performance and French. \nTanyaradzwa did her undergraduate studies at Princeton University and her graduate studies at the University of Kentucky.  At both institutions\, she was the first Zimbabwean in history to graduate with degrees in music. \nShe recently returned to Princeton University where she was awarded the prestigious Hodder Fellowship by the Lewis Center for the Arts. This is a creative fellowship that was previously awarded to Danai Gurira and Nora Chipaumire – two immensely gifted ZImbabwean artists who inspired her. It is such an honour to be following in their artistic footsteps. \nShe is now an inaugural START Fellow at Princeton University. \nGrowing up in Harare\, Zimbabwe as the granddaughter of entrepreneur George Chirume Tawengwa – founder of the Mushandirapamwe Hotel\, the first Black-owned hotel in Highfield\, Harare (formerly Salisbury) – Tanyaradzwa was inspired by a spirit of entrepreneurship and collaboration from a young age. She was also surrounded by music; her maternal great-grandfather had been a choral conductor\, and both sides of her family enjoyed music-making. \n“I perform for audiences all over the world\, but my songs are for my people. When I call on the ancestral melodies that are held in our soil\, our trees\, our hearts\, and our blood\, I know that we are all healing – one note at a time. ” \nLinkedin \nFacebook \n  \n  \nBakithi Kumalo\n \nBassist Bakithi presents a joyful musical journey from the Roots and Rhythms of South Africa. Bakithi Kumalo always brings the most talented artists together for the ultimate musical experience that promises to move you in multiple ways.  He has just completed a US tour with his lifelong friend\, Paul Simon. \nFound at the heart and soul of modern-day anthems that have shaped our sense of music and culture as we know it\, award-winning\, multi-instrumentalist Bakithi Kumalo (Bah-Gee-Tee Koo-Ma-Low) is ranked among the top 50 bass players in the world by Bass Player Magazine. \nBorn in the Soweto township of Johannesburg\, South Africa\, and surrounded by relatives who loved music and actively performed\, with traditional African rhythms and acappella vocal groups all around him. Kumalo learned to follow the groove of the bass lines and developed licks based on the left-hand work of accordion players in the township bands. Landing his first job at the age of seven filling in for his uncle’s bass player\, he continued to work as a session musician in South Africa during the 1970s and early 1980s and was soon recognized as a top session bassist\, accompanying international performers during their South African tours. \nIntroduced to Paul Simon through producer Hendrick Lebone during recording sessions for the Graceland album in 1985\, Kumalo traveled with Simon to New York to finish the record. Following accompaniment on the premier tour\, he spent several years commuting between Soweto and New York City before permanently settling in the United States. \nWith a career spent touring alongside artists including Hugh Masekela\, the Grateful Dead\, Sting\, Stevie Wonder\, John Legend\, Gloria Estefan\, Derek Trucks\, Miriam Makeba\, and many others\, his abilities extend to his solo work as a singer\, percussionist\, pianist\, and songwriter—in addition to his bass playing—presenting a culmination of diverse influences from throughout his life. Touring regularly with Simon throughout his career\, Kumalo has recorded with and performed alongside artists including Joan Baez\, Cyndi Lauper\, Hugh Masekela\, Herbie Hancock\, Tedeschi Trucks Band\, Randy Brecker\, Grover Washington Jr.\, Mickey Hart\, and Disney’s The Lion King. \nBest known for his groundbreaking bass line in “You Can Call Me Al\,” pocket grooves from “Boy In The Bubble” and “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes\,” and his overall big bass sound\, Kumalo has also released several solo albums. His most recent project had him working alongside producer Maxfeld Gast and Militia Hill to create What You Hear Is What You See. \n  \nYouba Cissokho\n\nYOUBA CISSOKHO plays the kora\, a type of harp made from a calabash gourd. West African kings commissioned the kora to recount songs of folklore and love. \nYouba fluently plays traditional Mandinka and Wolof music as well as a modern style made up of jazz\, reggae\, and Afro beats. His lilting sound and expansive range come from a lifelong exposure to rich musical diversity. His father is Issa Cissokho\, the saxophone player for the legendary world music group Orchestra Baobab\, which blended Latin and Caribbean music with West African styles. \nYouba has performed solo all over Africa\, Europe\, and the United States including Paris\, New York\, and Dakar. He also joined Artist-In-Residence and LINES Ballet dancer Adji Cissoko on Center Stage at the Vail Dance Festival and frequently accompanies the Temple University ballet classes and orchestras. Youba has played at venues such as The Philadelphia Art Museum and World Cafe Live as well as on the main stages at Harmonic Earth Festival\, Cisko Centre\, and Odunde Festival\, the largest African American street festival in the U.S. with over 500\,000 attendees. \nYouba currently resides in Philadelphia. \n       \nFacebook  \nInstagram \n  \nAbou Lion Diarra\n \nAbou “Lion” Diarra is a Malian musician known as a master of the n’goni\, a traditional Malian harp-guitar\, who blends traditional sounds with modern influences like blues\, jazz\, and reggae. He has also worked as a drummer\, performing with notable musicians and creating music for theatre. His journey began in West Africa\, traveling between cities like Abidjan and Bamako\, and he is celebrated for his innovative playing style and his ability to use the n’goni as a guitar\, bass\, or even a drum. \nMaster Drummer\, Music Producer\, Teacher\, Songwriter – Endorsed by Chicago Drum and Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals.  High-energy live performer\, having shared the stage with some of the greats\, including jazz trombonist Roswell Rudd and jazz guitarist Leonel Loueké. He was the drummer on a South American tour with The Original Wailers! \nOther tours have been with Times magazine’s African diva’ Angélique Kidjo\, Leon and The People\, Charanga Soleil\, and Grammy award winner Charles Neville\, ‘the horn man from the Neville Brothers’. \nFacebook \nInstagram \n  \nVictor Gould\n \nBorn in Los Angeles and residing in New York City\, Victor Gould began playing piano at the young age of four. Gould began his career as one of the first ever recipients of the Herbie Hancock Presidential Scholarship at Berklee College of Music. After completing his bachelor’s degree there\, Gould studied at the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz at Loyola University\, where he received a Master’s in Music. \nGould’s honors include the 2009 ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Award and 2006 semi-finalist in The Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. Victor has performed and or recorded with Esperanza Spalding\, Terence Blanchard\, Branford Marsalis\, Nicholas Payton\, Ralph Peterson\, Wallace Roney\, Donald Harrison\, Buster Williams and many others. \nVictor’s debut album\, Clockwork was voted number 1 debut Jazz album in NPR Music’s 2016 Jazz Critics Poll. Gould followed up was his sophomore project Earthlings\, and is set to release his third project Thoughts Become Things in spring 2019. Victor currently tours with Jazzmeia Horn and Jeremy Pelt and is set to begin touring his with trio following the release of Thoughts. \nhttps://www.victorgouldmusic.com/ \nFacebook \nInstagram
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/the-fallser-pressnts-african-friends-bakithi-kumalo-tanyaradzwa-tawengwa-and-youba-cissokho/
CATEGORIES:Concert,East Falla,Music related
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SUMMARY:Jump\, Jive and Jam
DESCRIPTION:Jump Jive & Jam’s mission is to introduce children under the age of 6 to the joys of music in a safe\, fun\, and educational environment\, one that will be enjoyable for parents as well as kids. This program is designed for little ones ages 0 to 4 years old. Sponsored by the Friends of the Roxborough Library\, a volunteer organization.
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/jump-jive-and-jam/
LOCATION:Roxborough Library\, 6245 Ridge Avenue
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SUMMARY:Cancelled Due to Weather! - Pretzel Park Farmers Market Winter Market will return in March
DESCRIPTION:Too cold for humans. Check back in March.
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/pretzel-park-farmers-market-winter-market-3-3/
LOCATION:Pretzel Park\, 4300 Silverwood St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 1912y7\, United States
CATEGORIES:community,Farmers Market,RoxYunk
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of Philadelphia House Music with Lady Alma\, Ursula Rucker\, Carla Gamble\, & DJ Sylo at the Fallser
DESCRIPTION:Lady Alma\nHouse Music mainstay LADY ALMA is one of the many reasons Philadelphia’s sonic scene is so world-renowned\, her uplifting anthems are considered instantly infectious wherever they’re heard. The Philly songstress has made a worldwide name for herself with her eclectic and uplifting musical repertoire. LADY ALMA is known for a range of uniquely inspirational jams – among them “Happiness”\, “Believe”\, “Chances”\, “Hold It Down”\, and “Peace You’ll Find”. Fans of LADY ALMA recognize not only the magic of her skillful vocal arches but also her amazing songs\, and motivating messages amid a firm foundation for the extensive musical and vocal instruction gleaned from illustrious Philadelphia institutions such as the Girard Academic Music Program\, Settlement Music School and the renowned Freedom Theater\, where she also studied theater and dance. Count that among the top reasons “Gimme That Music”\, her virtual residency at World Café Live named after her jam with Peter & Tyrone\, rocks its crowds so well with such consistency\, complemented by the presence of Vertical Current. And now comes the release of her new single\, “JOY (Hallelujah)” produced by Grammy Award winner DJ Marley Marl\, 88 Fingaz\, and written by LADY ALMA. \n“Even if you’re into something completely different — punk\, indie rock\, bluegrass — you won’t be able to resist the Power of the Pipes: She just blows you away\,” opines the Philadelphia Weekly. “And the more she sings — and scats and wails and whispers — the more excited the audience gets until you’ve got a full-on revival-style meeting. LADY ALMA is the real deal.” \nArmed with critical global acclaim\, standing-room-only shows\, and a discography that rivals the music industry’s heaviest hitters\, LADY ALMA has made an artistic impact that even she can’t yet fathom. It’s the effortless mix of fire\, humility\, and poise that serves as the foundation that’s catapulting her to dizzying heights. \n  \n\nhttps://theladyalma.com/ \nInstagram \nSpotify \n  \nUrsula Rucker\nUrsula Rucker is a celebrated Philadelphia-born spoken word artist\, poet\, and activist known for her powerful\, genre-blending performances that explore themes of womanhood\, social justice\, love\, and resilience. A Temple University graduate\, she launched her career in 1994\, gaining fame for her collaboration with The Roots on “The Unlocking” and her own club hit\, “Supernatural\,” leading to numerous albums and international tours where she uses her art as a catalyst for healing and social change. \n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/urucker \nhttps://www.facebook.com/ursula.rucker.3 \n  \nCarla Gamble\n \nCarla Gamble is a singer\, songwriter from Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania. \nAt the age of 13\, Carla released her first poetry album\, “From My Lips to Your Ears”. By age 14 Carla was voted Poet Laureate of Philadelphia. In 2018 Carla released her first single\, “Pretty Girl Magic”\, which was featured in “For Colored Girls” stage play (Directed by Frankie Darcell). \nIn June of 2022\, Carla released her music compilation titled “She Is”\, which received local and national acclaim. \nJuly 2022\, Carla received a citation from The City of Philadelphia\, for Excellence in Music\, for her contribution towards the culture of the arts in Philadelphia. Carla was invited to join the 2023 new member class for the National Recording Academy (Grammys) as a voting member. \nIn 2023 Carla created “Voices of Philly Soul” ladies edition concert\, celebrating Women’s History Month. \nIn 2024 Carla expanded “Voices of Philly Soul”\, to include a Women’s Edition Comedy Show (Punch Line Philly)\, a Free Mental Health Panel (Ensemble Arts Philly\, Kimmel Center Building – Hamilton Garden)\, and a Ladies Edition Concert (World Cafe Live – Main Hall). \nCarla released her newest EP project\, January 2024\, titled “Soulsthetic” (R&B). A five track\, 20 minute\, Philadelphia R&B/Soul/Jazz inspired musical journey. Songs such as “Ode to Philly”\,  gives recognition to Philadelphia’s rich historic musical culture. With lyrics that captures the essence of what it was like growing up listening to “The Sound of Philadelphia”\, 2000’s hip-hop/neo-soul era. \nCarla has graced the stage for companies such as\, The Please Touch Museum\, WeBuyBlack\, Forbes Magazine\, and Wooder Ice; Most recently\, Wawa Welcome America\, Nicethings (Chill Moody)\, World Cafe Live\, The Oval\, The Delaware Waterfront\, City Winery Philadelphia\, City Winery NYC\, The Rail Park (Philadelphia) and others. \n\nhttps://www.therealcarlagamble.com/ \nInstagram \nSpotify \n  \nDj Sylo\n \nFacebook \n  \n10% off  Taqueria Cresta with your Fallser Club ticket!!
URL:https://roxyunk.org/event/the-legacy-of-philadelphia-house-music-with-lady-alma-ursula-rucker-carla-gamble-dj-sylo-at-the-fallser/
LOCATION:The Fallser Club\, 3721 Midvale Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,East Falla
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