Featured Events
Summer Jazz Series: Honoring "Mr Jazz" Jeff Duperon
September 26, 2019
Owen Valentine and Friends performs September 26, 2019
Triangle Park, Upland Way
6:00-7:30PM
Owen Valentine Presents: Classique Cool Soul 2
September 08, 2019
Join Vocalist -Violinist Owen Valentine and Urban Classique as they bring you a night of Classic Soul and R&B!
Saluting the sounds of Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan and Earth, Wind and Fire. Plus original music!
This show sells out so get your tickets while they last!
Owen Valentine Presents: Strings Master Class
June 30, 2019
Jazz and Funk Violin Master Class
The Rotunda | University of Pennsylvania
4014 Walnut Street | Philadelphia
International Human Rights Festival: Featuring Owen Valentine
November 14, 2018
The International Human Rights Art Festival is thrilled to announce its 2018 Festival, co-produced by and held at the Wild Project, from November 12-18, 2018 in New York City. The Festival will comprise 30 events and 100+ artists, presenting advocacy performances and art which bring together beauty, sincerity, vulnerability and engagement to open a space for healing, discussion and social change.
Owen Valentine Presents: Classique Cool Soul
September 28, 2018
Funky Cool Classics from Owen Valentine and Urban Classique.
Don't miss this popular show from Philadelphia's own virtuoso, Owen Valentine and his unique ensemble of singers and players, Urban Classique.
This show SOLD OUT last year so get your ticket early!
Friday, September 28, 2018
8:00PM | Doors Open 7:00PM
The Rotunda (Univ. of Penn) | 4014 Walnut Street | Philadelphia
Early Bird $20 through August 25, 2018 | General $25 | Students/Seniors $15
Ira Bond Presents: Malidelphia
June 16, 2018
Malidelphia presents:
The music, the magic, the masquerade…
An evening of Malian and African Diaspora Music, Mask, Dance and Culture.
Saturday, June 16 at 7 PM - 1 AM
219 W Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144
The Music of Alice Coltrane: a Tribute by David Fishkin and Righteous Aquarium with Strings
April 05, 2018
The Music of Alice Coltrane: a Tribute by David Fishkin and Righteous Aquarium with Strings
Underground Arts
Thursday, April 5th, 2018
21+ | Doors: 8PM | Show: 9PM
David Fishkin: saxophone, arrangements
Carlos Santiago, Owen Brown, Jr.: violins
Veronica Jurkiewicz: viola
Rachel Icenogle: cello
Travis Woodson: guitar
Jesse Sparhawk: harp
Matt Engle: bass
Francois Zayas: drums
Celebrating Legacy: Saxophonist James Carter at Penn Museum
December 19, 2017
Back by Popular Demand. World-Renowned Saxophonist James Carter and Modern Renaissance Jazz Collective - Celebrating Legacy. Join us for a Celebration of Community Legacy with the AfroSphere Jazz Concert. A night of soulful jazz and unity. We are celebrating long-standing community- committed organizations in the awe-inspiring Ancient Egyptian Exhibit.. Museum exhibits are included in the price of ticket. Doors open at 6pm. Concert 7pm.
Afrosphere
October 19, 2017
Artvolution Cultural Innovation Project presents a special night of interactive global arts and unique design marketplace bringing together contemporary live music, art, dance, and fashions of the African diaspora on in Penn Museum’s awe-inspiring ancient Egyptian gallery and Chinese Rotunda. Cash bar. Featured performers and presenters - Philanthropist, Poet, Visual Artist Danny Simmons of Rush Arts Philly, World Renown Saxophone Virtuoso James Carter, Violinist/Vocalist Owen Valentine, The Goree Project from Senegal. Feel the rhythm with a special interactive dance and drum circle. Discover some of today's leading performing and visual artists from various countries working in various genres presenting African-inspired design trends in fashion, accessories and home decor. Admission to the Egyptian exhibit is included in tic
Storytelling & Spoken Word
September 24, 2017
Free after Pay What You Wish admission
Perelman Auditorium, Perelman Building
Storyteller Denise Valentine and poet Ursula Rucker premiere works inspired by Philadelphia Assembled and the oral histories of North Philadelphians. With musicians Owen Valentine and Tim Motzer.
Expect strong language during this program.
The Science of Sound 2: Groove-able Notions
September 09, 2017
Owen Valentine presents The Science of Sound 2: Groove-able Notions - a night of experimental, funky groove and avant-garde music. Featuring Urban Classique and Gabriele Guma.
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
Showtime: 7:30PM
This show is currently SOLD OUT!
Tap the Yard
July 12, 2014
Tap the Yard, a two-week festival of Rhythm and Beats began on Wednesday and runs through July 12, 2014. The festival brings back to the Island some of the best tap performers in the world. The festival features Jason Samuels Smith and The Owen “Fiidla” Brown Quartet, Sheetal Gandhi, Ephrat ‘Bounce’ Asherie and Michela Lerman performing from July 9 through 12.
Transformation: Rhythm’s Roots
February 14, 2014
Transformation: Rhythm's Root
Watch Emmy Award-winning tap dancer Jason Samuels dance to an original work by jazz and hip hop influenced Owen "Fiidla" Brown and his quartet.
When: Friday, Feb. 14, 2014
Location: Lincoln Center
Website:
Time: 7:30 p.m.