| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Family Concert: Beethoven Lives UpstairsPresented by Philadelphia Orchestra at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall February 4, 2012 The Philadelphia Orchestra: Cristian Macelaru, Conductor; Classical Kids live! Featuring: Beethoven Beethoven Lives Upstairs. What happens when a "madman" moves upstairs? Embark on the story of young Christoph and discover the genius of master composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who has taken the upstairs apartment of Christoph's Vienna home. In letters exchanged with his uncle, Christoph recounts his experiences with the eccentric composer and comes to... | Philadelphia Orchestra | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Tempesta di Mare Presents Italians in ViennaPresented by Tempesta di Mare, Inc. at Arch Street Meeting House February 4, 2012 Maniaci is back! Countertenor Michael Maniaci, lauded as "one of the greatest singers of his generation" (Toronto Globe and Mail), joins the Tempesta di Mare Chamber Players for cantatas and chamber music by Italian composers imported to Vienna by the glittering and sophisticated Harpsburg court.
Free pre-performance talk one hour prior to the concert by Princeton Professor Wendy Heller.
Want to get tickets for this event and others like it at half-price? | Tempesta di Mare, Inc. | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz BandPresented by Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater February 4, 2012 Eddie Palmieri, known for his charismatic power and bold innovative drive, has a musical career that spans over 50 years as a bandleader of salsa and Latin jazz orchestras. With a discography that includes 36 titles, this nine-time Grammy® award-winning powerhouse pianist “has been the most consistently innovative artist in Afro-Cuban music in the United States for the past 30 years” (Boston Globe). Don’t miss this legendary Latin music icon as he takes the stage with... | Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Laura Cheadle BandPresented by PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music at PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music February 4, 2012 Don't be fooled by her popstar looks. At a time when the music industry seems to churn out one identical female artist after the other, this young singer-songwriter breaks the mold. Laura Cheadle has got the funk.
This young artist writes about love, lust, and everything in-between. From beneath her graceful lyrics and sensual sound emerges Laura's soul, which enraptures her listeners as she effortlessly commands their attention. She calls herself a "funky white girl who's... | PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Thurston MoorePresented by New Hope Winery at New Hope Winery February 4, 2012 Thurston Moore is an established singer and guitarist, best known for his work with the alternative rock band Sonic Youth. In their early career, Sonic Youth was associated with the No Wave art and music scene in New York City. Part of the first wave of American noise rock groups, the band carried out their interpretation of the hardcore punk ethos throughout the evolving American underground that focused more on the DIY ethic of the genre rather than its specific sound. As a result,... | New Hope Winery | 02/04/12 | New Hope |
| Brown Recluse with Auctioneer and Acres of Diamonds | MilkBoy Philly | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Burgers and Brews" Presented by CureSearchPresented by CureSearch at Trust (formerly F.U.E.L. Collection) February 4, 2012 Philadelphians can help raise money for children's cancer research by experiencing live entertainment, and burger and beer pairing stations from the likes of Devil’s Alley, Smoking Betty’s, Triumph Brewing Company, Rembrandt’s, and more.
Burgers and Brews marks Philly’s inaugural fundraiser for CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, a national non-profit foundation whose mission is to fund and support children's cancer research and provide information... | CureSearch | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
| Allison Mars Project | Allison Mars Project | 02/04/12 | Essington |
Mozart's RequiemPresented by Symphony in C at Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts February 4, 2012 Mozart’s Requiem
Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia
Schubert: Symphony, D.759, B minor (Unfinished)
Mozart: Requiem, K.626
Two unfinished masterpieces, and yet some of the most profound music ever written. Schubert’s two-movement symphony is a musical gem, like so many of his vocal lieder. Mozart’s Requiem will feature fabulous soloists and Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia. The notes penned are literally the last efforts of this... | Symphony in C | 02/04/12 | Camden |
David “Fuze” Fiuzynski – Screaming Headless HendrixPresented by Painted Bride Art Center at Painted Bride Art Center February 4, 2012 David “Fuze” Fiuzynski and The Planet MicroJam Institute ensemble, with special guest Freedom Bremmer, celebrate Jimi Hendrix’s 70th birthday. Hard grooves with eastern-influenced melodies will put audiences into a colorful trance. Music will focus on arrangements of pieces like “3rd Stone from the Sun," “House Burnin Down," “Steppin Stone,” and original pieces influenced by Hendrix, featuring Turkish musician Utar Dundarartun on microtonal... | Painted Bride Art Center | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
XPN Welcomes Marc BroussardPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 4, 2012 Rooted in the strong currents of R&B, sanctified church and the many other flavors of his Louisiana bayou home, Marc Broussard achieves a depth in all aspects of his writing and singing through his love for and mastery of tradition. Great music, pulled from the heart, crafted impeccably and delivered with deep emotion, with the goal of every live performance “to make my audience cry, laugh, dance, and walk away emotionally spent.”... | The Colonial Theatre | 02/04/12 | Phoenixville |
Vanilla Fudge and The YardbirdsPresented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre February 4, 2012 Rock pioneers both! The Yardbirds blazed the path for psychedelia with the eclectic, risk-taking approach that spawned "For Your Love", "I'm a Man", "Heart Full of Soul" and more, and Vanilla Fudge was one of the few American links between psychedelia and what soon became heavy metal with classics like "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and more. | Keswick Theatre | 02/04/12 | Glenside |
| SOJA | Electric Factory | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Two of a Kind and the Give ‘Em a Hand BandPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 4, 2012 Two of a Kind and the Give ‘em a Hand Band presents an interactive family concert and album-release event, celebrating the release of their 8th CD, “Sing Me Your Story.” Two of a Kind is David & Jenny Heitler-Klevans, an award-winning, nationally-touring husband and wife duo based in the Philadelphia area. David and Jenny will be joined by “The Give ‘em a Hand Band” featuring Chico Huff (bass), Grant MacAvoy (drums), Hope Wesley Harrison (vocals), and... | The Colonial Theatre | 02/04/12 | Phoenixville |
PB&J with Bari KoralPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 4, 2012 Dubbed the “‘IT girl’ in kids/family music” by New York Magazine and the “Sheryl Crow for kids” by the New York Post, Bari’s songs are a huge hit with children and adults. Her catchy, pop friendly tunes, interactive live shows and top 10 songs on Sirius XM Kids Place Live have gained the band literally thousands of young (and not so young!) fans. Their latest album Rock and Roll Garden won the Nappa Gold and... | World Cafe Live | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Marriage Equality Cabaret - A Benefit for Freedom to MarryPresented by Five Minute Follies at The Rotunda February 4, 2012 Five Minute Follies presents The Marriage Equality Cabaret, a benefit for Freedom to Marry. All proceeds from ticket sales go to support the struggle for marriage eEquality
Performers include:
The Bearded Ladies
Comedian Jess Carpenter
Singer-songwriter Crystal Cheatham
Singer Nathan Nolen Edwards
The Lords of Liechtenstein
The Parodivas
Chrissy Pryor
The Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus
Comedian Robb...
| Five Minute Follies | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Premiere South Jersey and Philly Cover Band Dollar Drinks At Bobby Ray's Presented by Dollar Drinks band February 4, 2012 Dollar Drinks a premiere South Jersey and Philly area rock cover band will be rocking Bobby Ray's! | Dollar Drinks band | 02/04/12 | Pennsauken |
PRISM Quartet & Music from China: World PremieresPresented by PRISM Quartet at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia February 4, 2012 Music for saxophones, traditional Chinese instruments, and percussion by Bright Sheng, Fang Man, Huang Ruo, and Lei Liang.
The PRISM Quartet and the ensemble Music From China reunite after their groundbreaking 2009-10 tour and CD release (Antiphony), hailed by Chamber Music magazine for “shattering expectations” and “pioneering achievements of the highest order.” This time around, PRISM and Music From China present world premiere... | PRISM Quartet | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Chase Away the Winter BluesPresented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County February 4, 2012 The Ramada Inn of New Hope cordially invites you to an evening of Entertainment, Food and Drink to Chase Away the Winter Blues.
All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County.
Entertainment Provided By: Devyn Rush, American Idol Contestant, Town and Country Players. A Cash Bar will be available. | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County | 02/04/12 | New Hope |
Paul Cullen of Bad Company: Unplugged and UncorkedPresented by Kennett Flash at Kennett Flash February 4, 2012 Paul Cullen of Bad Company Unplugged and Uncorked. Join Paul Cullen and special guest Sweet Leda for a VERY special, intimate concert and sip on Paul Cullen's private label wine, Sonata Vino. Taste through his wide selection of releases from California's Amador County. | Kennett Flash | 02/04/12 | Kennett Square |
| Samantha Crain with Hezekiah Jones and Ben Weaver | Johnny Brendas | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
mrCharliePresented by Tin Angel at Tin Angel February 4, 2012 This Philadelphia-based band is redrawing music boundaries with a one-of-kind sonic blueprint which conjures up classic rock and soul music in a manner inspired by the Grateful Dead. mrCharlie re-imagines classic rock and Motown of the ‘60s and ‘70s in a way that makes the listener hear — and experience — them in new and surprising ways. Throw in the polyrhythmic, syncopated double-drummer attack that allows mrCharlie more adventurous possibilities with their uniquely... | Tin Angel | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
A Night of JazzPresented by Temple Beth Israel February 4, 2012 Fill a cold winter night with some hot jazz! Philadelphia jazz singer Maci Miller highlights a program that includes York’s own Five/Four, a jazz standards band. One reviewer said Miller’s “versatile voice ranges from whispery, a la Marilyn, to poignant and yearning, a la Lady Day, to clear and elegant as fine crystal, a la Ella.” Her recent performances in the Philadelphia area have included the well-known jazz club “Le Cochon Noir.” Five/Four consists of... | Temple Beth Israel | 02/04/12 | York |
The Fallen TroubadoursPresented by Tin Angel at Tin Angel February 4, 2012 Drunk on melody, high on musical history, but original and all their own nonetheless, the songs throb with great playing and singing. Timeless is the word for it. | Tin Angel | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Grey Reverend with Our Griffins Presented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse February 4, 2012 Grey Reverend is the solo project of singer/songwriter/composer L.D. Brown. Based in Brooklyn, New York, L.D. Brown was born in Pennsylvania and raised on a variety of music genres. After developing an affinity for jazz and the emerging indie rock sounds of the ’80′s, like My Bloody Valentine and Dinosaur Jr., he began studying music. Beginning with the saxophone, then later shifting his attention to the guitar under the instruction and guidance of his mentor, jazz guitar... | Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse | 02/04/12 | Newtown Square |
Peanut Butter and Jams welcomes Alex and KaleidoscopePresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen February 4, 2012 With 14 national awards for excellence in children's entertainment including a Parent's Choice Recommendation and Best Song for children from the Independent Music Awards, Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band uplift and engage audiences of all ages with their lively, interactive, and world-music infused performances. Songs about relationships, emotions, the natural world and just plain fun music making fill the hour! Audiences sing, clap and dance with the Kaleidoscope Band which includes... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 02/04/12 | Wilmington |
Paul LewisPresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen February 4, 2012 Paul Lewis enjoyed the kind of musical start most artists would have sold their souls for. In the 90s, the Eastern shore of Maryland saw Paul and his band, YNOT?! do what no other band had done before and none have done since: sellout after sellout. Even with a charting album, Billboard recognition, regional acclaim and financial comforts, the band eventually dismantled and Paul moved to Los Angeles. Following the release and success of his second solo endeavor, "Trading Horror... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 02/04/12 | Wilmington |
Singles Winter Dance Party Presented by Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) at Yardley Country Club February 4, 2012 Join us in the banquet room overlooking the golf course. PBSN’s DJ will be spinning your favorite dance hits from the 60's through the present. 50 Plus Age Group. Sponsored by Professional and Business Singles Network, PBSN. Dressy attire. Just drop in. Membership is not required. Cash bar. | Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) | 02/04/12 | Yardley |
UPenn African Rhythms Presents ÌBÈRÈ: Tales by a DjeliPresented by African Rhythms February 3-February 4, 2012 African Rhythms Drum & Dance Troupe would like to invite you to its spring production, IBÈRÈ: Tales by a Djeli. Join the troupe as theyportray the importance of storytelling in African tradition.
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ÌBÈRÈ: Tales by a DjeliPresented by University of Pennsylvania's African Rhythms at Iron Gate Theater February 3-February 4, 2012 UPenn's African Rhythms presents ÌBÈRÈ: Tales by a Djeli. | University of Pennsylvania's African Rhythms | 02/03/12-
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70s Theme Music NightPresented by The National Hotel February 4, 2012 Join us as Mike Pfeiffer will help us celebrate 2012 with our monthly music themed nights. We'll start with a great night of 70s music, with prizes given all night including one for best 70s-inspired costume. Come with music requests, come dressed in your best interpretation of the 70s dy-no-mite threads, mellow out to Mike's music, or just come down to have a great night filled with music, fun, and laughter.
Special drinks will mixed by Donna Jane Sampler starting at 8 pm... | The National Hotel | 02/04/12 | Frenchtown |
Party for a Cure!Presented by PARX Casino & Racing at 360 THREE SIXTY at parx February 4, 2012 Party for a cure! - CCFA fundraiser event. Zumbathon for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of American. Gather your family, friends and co-workers and join us for an event you won't want to miss! Dance, workout & have fun while raising money for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Customize your own webpage and raise valuable dollars for CCFA.
Registration is $25 per person. Raise $100 and receive a special event tank top. Raise $200 and receive an... | PARX Casino & Racing | 02/04/12 | Bensalem |
Pancakes & DJ BattlePresented by PNK Elephant February 4, 2012 DJ Five, Dj Suga Shay, DJ Jovi will battle for a pnkelephant gift card and a Michael Vick autographed item. Pancackes and unlimited mimosas will be served. | PNK Elephant | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
"Mahler 100 / Schoenberg 60 Project ConcertPresented by Dolce Suono Ensemble at Trinity Center for Urban Life February 5, 2012 Year two of Dolce Suono Ensemble's Mahler 100 / Schoenberg 60, the continuation of DSE's acclaimed project marking the centennial of Gustav Mahler's death and the 60th anniversary of the death of Arnold Schoenberg.
Celebrated soprano Lucy Shelton joins Dolce Suono Ensemble in Arnold Schoenberg's Pierrot lunaire in the centennial year of this iconic work, and the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Shulamit Ran's Moon Songs for soprano, flute, cello, and... | Dolce Suono Ensemble | 02/05/12 | Philadelphia |
Abbado Conducts the Berliner PhilharmonikerPresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute February 5, 2012 Almost ten years after Maestro Abbado left the Berliner Philharmoniker he returns to pay tribute to one of the greatest composers of the 19th century: Gustav Mahler. Claudio Abbado caused a sensation with his Mahler interpretations during his time as musical director of the Berliner Philharmoniker and is counted today among the best Mahler interpreters. Together with the well-known Mahler singer Anne Sofie von Otter and renowned tenor Jonas Kaufmann (Echo Award “Singer of the... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 02/05/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Sand Castle Winery's 2012 Bridal ShowPresented by Sand Castle Winery at Sand Castle Winery February 5, 2012 Tickets will include full wine tasting of all eleven Sand Castle Wines, savory samples from local caterers, and lots of prize giveaways! Featuring over thirty local vendors. | Sand Castle Winery | 02/05/12 | Erwinna |
A Musical Program for all ages at Temple Sholom in Broomall Presented by Temple Sholom in Broomall at Temple Sholom in Broomall February 5, 2012 A Superbowl Sunday Musical Program for all ages at Temple Sholom in Broomall With special guests Frances Rowell (cello) and Beth Robin (piano).
"All music either sings, dances, or tells a story." African drumming, Indian ragas, baroque waltzes and disco anthems all dance. Ancient traditions of religious chant, German lied, grand opera arias, and folk songs all sing. Opera, musicals, country songs, and epic orchestral tone poems (wordlessly!) all tell stories. There are... | Temple Sholom in Broomall | 02/05/12 | Broomall |
SPSO Benefit ConcertPresented by Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra at Arcadia University February 5, 2012 SPSO Winds & Brass Benefit Performance!
This exciting concert will be held at Arcadia University in the Great Room of the Commons.
Come out and experience the majesty, thrill and sheer power of sound and artistry as the fantastic SPSO Winds and Brass performs an evening of masterworks and rarely heard gems. The concert includes such masterworks as Dvorak's Wind Serenade, highlights from the Holst's Planets, and music by legendary Philadelphia... | Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra | 02/05/12 | Glenside |
Medieval FestivalPresented by Glencairn Museum at Glencairn Museum February 5, 2012 Travel back to a time when illuminated manuscripts and stained glass windows were made to kindle heavenly inspiration. Watch as stained glass windows are painted by hand and as manuscripts are illuminated by hand. Enjoy music played on period instruments, join a group on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, and try your hand at making your own “medieval” art. Explore the galleries on your own, take the cell phone audio tour, and then rejuvenate at the Castle... | Glencairn Museum | 02/05/12 | Bryn Athyn |
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| Ryu Goto in Recital | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel | 02/05/12 | Elkins Park |
Super Sunday XLVIPresented by The Hip Event at Citizen's Bank Park - McFadden's February 5, 2012 Super Sunday XLVI Join in on the fun, tailgate with the clan, and be a good fan! Meet Anthony Lombardi and Frank Buglione from Style Network's Jerseylicious. This event will be followed by the 2012 McFaddens Beer Tub Team Tryouts! Please visit for more information or to try out. Anthony Lombardi will award the "Lombardi Trophy" to the best beer tub tryout contestant.
Guests are also invited to stay for the Super... | The Hip Event | 02/05/12 | Philadelphia |
| Jack’s Mannequin with Allen Stone | TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts | 02/06/12 | Philadelphia |
Tokyo String Quartet with Pianist Jeremy DenkPresented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater February 7, 2012 The original members of the Tokyo Quartet all attended the Toho Gakuen during the 1960s and, inspired by the Juilliard Quartet, went on to form Japan’s first permanent string quartet. In recent years the group has gained an international flair with the addition of cellist Clive Greensmith and first violinist Martin Beaver. The quartet’s musical personality, however, has remained remarkably consistent, their interpretations distinguished by a determination to serve the music... | Philadelphia Chamber Music Society | 02/07/12 | Philadelphia |
Organ TuesdaysPresented by Music at Abington at Abington Presbyterian Church February 7, 2012 Co-sponsored by the American Guild of Organists, each Tuesday features an area organist in a 40- minute recital.
February 7 - Jonathon Riss, Director of Music, St. John's Lutheran Church, Melrose Park. | Music at Abington | 02/07/12 | Abington |
Music Monkey Jungle MoversPresented by Music Monkey Jungle LLC January 10-February 7, 2012 Music Monkey Jungle knows that the most effective ways for all primates to learn is through fun, engaging and interactive situations. Our Little Music Monkey Movers small group lessons teach care-givers "how-to-at-home" basics while giving hands-on opportunity for children to explore, understand and create. We'll focus on balance, coordination, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, muscle development, brain development, agility and flexibility through original songs, dances and... | Music Monkey Jungle LLC | 01/10/12-
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RumerPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 7, 2012 Seasons Of My Soul, Rumer’s debut LP, is influenced by her upbringing, which takes in a childhood spent in an enclosed, exotic expat colony in Pakistan. Here, her family would often sing and write songs together, determined to provide their own entertainment in the absence of TV or newspapers. Then, they relocated to the New Forest, where Rumer first saw a television, and married her love of the folk tradition with the sweeping melodies of the technicolor movie musicals. It is a... | World Cafe Live | 02/07/12 | Philadelphia |
The Intuitive DuoPresented by Zen Den, The at The Zen Den February 7, 2012 Try something alternative. Tarot card readings with Leeanne and Reiki Massage with Christine! | Zen Den, The | 02/07/12 | Doylestown |
| The Darkness with Foxy Shazam | Trocadero Theatre | 02/07/12 | Philadelphia |
| David Sanborn Trio | ArtsQuest/Bethlehem Musikfest | 02/07/12 | Bethelehem |
