October 4, 2025
Makaya McCraven
Ars Nova Workshop cultivates connection and curiosity through deep listening, improvisation, and joyous creative expression.

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What’s On
Mon, June 23
8PM
  • Performance
Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons
Marshall Allen's Ghost Horizons returns to Solar Myth on Monday, June 23 with another once-in-a-lifetime ensemble.
Wed, June 25
8PM
Sold Out
  • Performance
Matmos
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present the pioneering electronic duo Matmos at Solar Myth on Sunday, June 22.
July 18-19
8PM
  • Performance
Karl Evangelista / Bobby Bradford / Andrew Cyrille / Rei Scampavia / Luke Stewart
Ars Nova Workshop presents the experimental guitarist Karl Evangelista leading a quintet with special guest jazz legends Andrew Cyrille and Bobby Bradford, for two nights at Solar Myth, July 18-19.
Sun, July 27
8PM
  • Performance
Jeremiah Chiu + Marta Sofia Honer
Ars Nova Workshop presents the duo of Jeremiah Chiu and Marta Sofia Honer at Solar Myth on Sunday, July 27.
Thu, July 31
8PM
  • Performance
Rich Ruth
Ars Nova Workshop presents Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist Rich Ruth at Solar Myth on Thursday, July 31.
Wed, September 3
8PM
  • Performance
Kassa Overall
Ars Nova Workshop presents Grammy-nominated drummer/producer/MC Kassa Overall and his innovative blend of jazz and hip-hop at Solar Myth on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Thu, September 18
8PM
  • Performance
Tara Clerkin Trio
Ars Nova Workshop and R5 Productions present Bristol, England’s Tara Clerkin Trio at Solar Myth on Thursday, September 18. This is the rescheduled date for 3/22 event.
Sat, September 20
8PM
  • Performance
Mary Halvorson: Amaryllis
Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of innovative guitarist Mary Halvorson and her thrilling sextet Amaryllis at Solar Myth on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Tue, September 30
8PM
  • Performance
Marc Ribot: Map of a Blue City
Ars Nova Workshop presents one of creative music’s most prolific and wide-ranging musicians, guitar innovator Marc Ribot as he celebrates the release of his new album, Map of a Blue City, at Solar Myth on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
October 4, 3PM & 8PM
October 5, 8PM
October 6, 8PM
  • Performance
Makaya McCraven
Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of game-changing drummer, producer and beat scientist Makaya McCraven, for four performances at Solar Myth, October 4-6.
Wed, October 8
8PM
  • Performance
Rafiq Bhatia
Ars Nova Workshop presents the daring avant-garde guitarist Rafiq Bhatia at Solar Myth on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Sun, October 19
8PM
  • Performance
Nazir Ebo / Daniel Villarreal
For the closing night of the 2025 Philly Music Fest, Ars Nova Workshop presents the unique pairing of two boundlessly creative, Philadelphia-based drummers - Nazir Ebo and Daniel Villarreal - at Solar Myth on Sunday, October 19.

 

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News
March 2, 2025
Ars Nova Workshop and Otherly Love Records to release MARSHALL ALLEN’S GHOST HORIZONS “Live in Philadelphia”
NEA Jazz Master Marshall Allen, 100-year-old bandleader of the iconic Sun Ra Arkestra, announces new live album by his all-star project Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons Album to be released on May 23, 2025 by Otherly Love and Ars Nova Workshop Live in Philadelphia features nine…
October 15, 2024
Lovett Hines: A Legacy of Music and Mentorship
By John Morrison Musician and teacher Lovett Hines is the Artistic Director/Founder of the Music Education Program at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts. A committed educator, Hines’ story reminds us of the power and necessity of mentorship in jazz. Hines studied music at Combs College of…
January 9, 2024
Ars Nova at 2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest!
Hailed as “Philadelphia’s most reliable and ambitious presenter of new jazz and improvised music” by The Wire, Ars Nova Workshop (ANW) has connected creative music’s most exploratory and forward-looking artists with adventurous audiences in the City of Brotherly Love for more than…
October 14, 2022
A home of our own!
Ars Nova Workshop announces a new home venue located at the old Boot & Saddle bar in Philadelphia, and a partnership with Solar Myth, a new cafe and listening room slated to open at the location in November 2022.
March 8, 2022
Please Welcome Anthony Tidd!
Ars Nova Workshop is excited to announce Anthony Tidd as a new member of our team, joining us as Chief Creative Catalyst.
March 3, 2022
Dangerous Sounds with WRTI FM and JazzDanmark
WRTI celebrates the U.S. launch of the Dangerous Sounds podcast, with a series of live performances and a Philadelphia engagement presented by Ars Nova Workshop.
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