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still alive at 25!
It's a wrap! Thanks to everyone that performed, attended and helped out in any way on the Fire Museum Presents 25th Anniversary celebrations.

1) Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury & Naren Budhakar @ The Rotunda 2) Iva Bittová & Antonin Fajt @ The Rotunda 3) Dave Burrell @ The Perch
January 26, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Thursday February 5th 8PM at Atonement. Sam Wenc + Friends & Victor Vieira Branco/Sam Yulsman duo. Philly record release show.

Sam Wenc pedal steel, Sam Yulsman piano, Joey Sullivan drums, John Moran bass, Victor Vieira Branco vibraphone, Will Henriksen violin & Matthew Lee bass clarinet/saxophone.
January 26, 2026 at 9:39 PM
THIS IS IT!

We have 3 events to celebrate 25 years of FMP this week!

1/20 7PM at The Rotunda Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury (sitar) & Naren Budhakar (tabla).

1/21 at The Rotunda 8PM Iva Bittová & Antonin Fajt duo, The Other Side of a Dream opens.

1/22 8PM at The Perch Dave Burrell.

See you there!
January 18, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Thursday January 22nd 8PM at The Perch located at 2008 E. Arizona Street (2 1/2 blocks from the York/Dauphin MFL/L1 station) the legendary Dave Burrell performs the third of of 25th Anniversary celebration concerts.

more info and tickets link in bio

See you there!
January 8, 2026 at 7:24 PM
IVA BITTOVÁ: PULLING MUSIC FROM THE AIR BY KURT GOTTSCHALK is in the January 2026 issue of The New York City Jazz Record.

Iva Bittová & Antonin Fajt duo perform on Wednesday, January 21st 8PM at The Rotunda located at 4014 Walnut Street More info in comments.

See you there!
January 8, 2026 at 7:18 PM
We are celebrating our 25th anniversary with 3 events. First up at The Rotunda on the big day - January 20th at 7PM Hindustani sitarist Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury for this performance he will be accompanied by Naren Budhakar on tabla) perform. More info in comments.

Looking forward and see you there!
January 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM
25th anniversary t-shirts on the way! This time we are bringing it to the people - should we go with the Erik Ruin design, the original logo or run both! Weigh in here for the next three days in the comments.

Please keep in mind that these are mock ups and not the absolute final designs.
December 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I'll admit the word count affects my use of this platform. Going forward I'll try to get the monthly listings posted at least...
Like everyone we are currently in year end fundraising time, thanks to all who have donated! I'll try to post some of the musician testimonials here, donate in comments.
December 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Free Improv Workshop for Kids
Monday, November 10 | 5–6 PM
The Perch Music & Arts Workshop
Ages 5–12 | Free

Join Philadelphia musician Carlos Santiago for an hour of creative sound play and musical exploration. Kids will listen, experiment & collaborate together.

RSVP: elisesmark@gmail.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
November in fliers part 2. Shows at The Rotunda - both are free/donations greatly appreciated. More info and registration:

www.firemuseumpresents.com/upcoming

Thanks Matt O'Hare for the fliers!
November 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
November in fliers part one - the shows happening in Fishtown & Kensington. 11/7 sold out, tickets and info for the others here:
www.firemuseumpresents.com/upcoming
November 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Friday 11/7 show is sold out - get on the waiting list here:

www.firemuseumpresents.com/upcoming/akc...
November 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

Unfortunately we have to move the Friday November 7th Ak’chamel, Julius Masri & Derek Monypeny show to 2223 Fish located at 2223 E. Dauphin Street from the Calvary Community Center. This was not our decision.

The good news is that more tickets are available.
October 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Last show of October is tomorrow October 23rd. First show of November is the 7th and tickets are selling fast. Both shows are at Calvary Community Center in West Philly. Info and tickets at www.firemuseumpresents.com/upcoming
October 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Haven't been keeping up here I'll admit - will try to get the occasional update in. This is tonight Sunday October 12th 8PM at the new large room of The Perch, the Marshall Allen Trio with the Ade Ilu Ensemble - Record Release show. Tickets and info link in comments
October 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
three more shows left in September - the 28th is our bay area homecoming!

www.firemuseumpresents.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
September in flyers part two - since the word count doesn't allow us to go into detail head over to

www.firemuseumpresents.com/upcoming

to find out more!
August 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
September in flyers part one - since the word count doesn't allow us to go into detail head over to

www.firemuseumpresents.com/upcoming

to find out more!
August 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Tomorrow night Friday 8/15 6PM FREE! Las Mariposas Galácticas at Eakins Oval. More info : www.firemuseumpresents.com/upcoming/las...
August 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
If you haven't read it the Inky story from about a year ago is a good way to find out more about Las Mariposas Galácticas - link to the story at the link in comments.

Las Mariposas Galácticas perform at Eakins Oval on Friday August 15th at 6:30PM. more info at the link in comments.

See you there!
August 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Wheatie Mattiasich, Wrinkle, Sam Wenc Trio & Luciana Bass tomorrow night Saturday 8/9 7PM at Maas Building. Tickets and info link: www.firemuseumpresents.com/upcoming/whe...
August 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Sahba Motallebi and Reza Mohsenipour Saturday 8/2 8PM tonight at UnLu located at 3637 Chestnut Street. tickets and info link: www.firemuseumpresents.com/upcoming/sah...
August 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
River Full of Fruit support Shoko Nagai & Satoshi Takeishi’s Vortex at Asian Arts Initiative this Saturday 7/26 8PM.

www.firemuseumpresents.com/upcoming/vor...
July 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
a couple of reels for Saturday's show at Asian Arts Initiative, here's Shoko Nagai & Satoshi Takeishi’s Vortex!

www.firemuseumpresents.com/upcoming/vor...
July 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Tomorrow night 7/13 8PM! The Philly debut of Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp with support from Upholstery. Show takes place at the (air conditioned) Calvary Community Center located at 4740 Baltimore Ave) on the 34/T2 trolley line. Tickets and info link in comments.
July 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM