Join Ars Nova Workshop and The Woodlands for a celebration of the summer solstice and the kickoff of New Grass, a collaborative series of programs celebrating rebirth, healing, community, and music.
This daylong event will feature performances led by Philadelphia percussionist Karen Smith, vendors, yoga and mindfulness activities with Spirits Up!, and a special performance from iconic bassist and composer William Parker with an all-star quartet.
BYO chairs and blankets!
All ages free with RSVP!
Please respect the Woodlands space, leaving no trace behind you.
https://www.arsnovaworkshop.org/programs/new-grass-william-parker-quarte...
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haggus | 7:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
| Hana Stretton / Jana Horn / Danielle Nia | 7:30pm | The Perch | All Ages |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cor de Lux / Washer / Puddled / Bimbo | 7:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
| Cardinal Bloom | 8:00pm | Milkboy Philly | 21+ |
| The Schizophonics / Descartes A Kant / Dale Crover of Melvins | 8:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulda / Idiot Mambo / Circuit Cult | 7:30pm | Upstairs at Abyssinia | 21+ |
| Odie Leigh | 7:30pm | Philadelphia Ethical Society | All Ages |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oso Oso / Leisure Hour / Bad Luck | 7:30pm | First Unitarian Church: Basement | All Ages |
| Robert Lester Folsom | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Ryman Leon / Sam Nicholson | 8:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
| Horse Lords | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starz / Gripper / Classic Traffic | 7:00pm | Ruba Club | 21+ |
| Panopticon / Catharsis | 8:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
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