What’s On
Since 2000, Ars Nova Workshop has been “Philadelphia’s most reliable presenter of jazz and new music” (The Wire). We believe in the power of creative music to help us imagine and create the future. In 2025, Ars Nova celebrates our 25th anniversary. Join us.
Sun, February 22
11AM
  • Talks
Eternal Rhythm: Conversations & Travelations with Don Cherry
Please join Ars Nova Workshop (ANW) in conjunction with The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry, for a very special discussion celebrating the release of the new book Eternal Rhythm: Conversations and Travelations with Don Cherry.
Fri, February 27
8PM
  • Performance
Chad Taylor Quartet
In conjunction with The Living Temple, the ongoing exhibition celebrating the life and work of Swedish visual artist and designer Moki Cherry, Ars Nova Workshop presents the Chad Taylor Quartet performing The Avant-Garde, the 1966 album that brought together Don Cherry and John Coltrane, at Solar Myth on Friday, February 27.
Sun, March 1
8PM
  • Performance
The Early
Ars Nova Workshop hosts the record release party for I Want To Be Ready, the latest from Philly-based post-rock experimentalists The Early, at Solar Myth on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Thu, March 5
8PM
  • Performance
Jason Rigby’s Mayhem feat. Mark Guiliana & Chris Morrissey
Ars Nova Workshop presents the singular tenor saxophonist Jason Rigby and his trio Mayhem at Solar Myth on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Mon, March 9
8PM
  • Performance
Angel Bat Dawid & Naima Nefertari
In conjunction with The Living Temple, the ongoing exhibition celebrating the life and work of Swedish visual artist and designer Moki Cherry, Ars Nova Workshop presents Cherry’s granddaughter, artist/musician, Naima Nefertari, for a special performance with spiritual jazz soothsayer Angel Bat Dawid at Solar Myth on Monday, March 9.
Tue, March 10
8PM
  • Performance
Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons
Join us for another evening with centenarian powerhouse Marshall Allen as he reconvenes his ever-changing Ghost Horizons ensemble at Solar Myth on Tuesday, March 10.
Wed, March 18
8PM
  • Performance
Kresten Osgood with Bobby Zankel, Marshall Allen & Dave Burrell
Ars Nova Workshop brings Danish drummer Kresten Osgood to Solar Myth for a summit of Philly jazz giants featuring Bobby Zankel, Dave Burrell and Marshall Allen on Wednesday, March 18.
Thu, March 19
8PM
  • Performance
GEORGE
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for the return of drummer/composer John Hollenbeck and his eclectic, category-defying quartet GEORGE at Solar Myth on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Mon, March 23
8PM
  • Performance
Orcutt Shelley Miller
Ars Nova Workshop welcomes the explosive power trio Orcutt Shelley Miller to Solar Myth on March 23, 2026.
March 25
7:00PM & 9:30PM
  • Performance
Shabaka
Ars Nova Workshop welcomes the extraordinary British multi-instrumentalist Shabaka to Solar Myth, for two shows on Wednesday, March 25.
Fri, March 27
8PM
  • Performance
Irreversible Entanglements
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to welcome back the Philadelphia-born free jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements, celebrating the release of their bracing new album at Solar Myth on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Sat, March 28
8PM
  • Performance
Irreversible Entanglements
In conjunction with The Living Temple, the ongoing exhibition celebrating the life and work of Swedish visual artist and designer Moki Cherry, Ars Nova Workshop presents the Philadelphia-born free jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements, exploring the ecstatic  music of Don Cherry’s groundbreaking Organic Music Society at Solar Myth on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
April 1-2
8PM
  • Performance
Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño & Friends
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for a performance by the visionary producer, percussionist, composer and cosmic facilitator Carlos Niño for two nights at Solar Myth April 1-2.
Wed, April 8
  • Screening
The Magic City
Ars Nova Workshop partners with Lightbox Film Center to present the Philadelphia premiere of a new documentary about the early years of Sun Ra at Bok Auditorium on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Sat, April 11
8PM
  • Performance
Chris Speed Yeah NO
Ars Nova Workshop is excited to welcome back Chris Speed’s Yeah No, with Cuong Vu, Skúli Sverrisson, and Jim Black, to Solar Myth on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Tue, April 14
8PM
  • Performance
Amir ElSaffar New Quartet
Ars Nova Workshop presents the boundary-crossing trumpeter, santurist, vocalist and composer Amir ElSaffar with his New Quartet at Solar Myth on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Sun, April 19
8PM
  • Performance
Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for a special performance by two modern masters - pipa player Min Xiao-Fen and bandura player Julian Kytasty - at Solar Myth on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Tue, April 21
8PM
  • Performance
Olivia Block
Ars Nova Workshop presents experimental composer and sound artist Olivia Block, at Solar Myth on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Wed, April 22
8PM
  • Performance
Takuya Kuroda
Ars Nova Workshop presents Japanese-born jazz fusion trumpeter Takuya Kuroda at Solar Myth on Wednesday, April 22.
Fri, May 1
8PM
  • Performance
Sam Prekop
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present Chicago-based composer and sound artist Sam Prekop at Solar Myth on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Fri, May 8
8PM
  • Performance
The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis
Ars Nova Workshop presents punk-jazz power trio The Messthetics, joined by fire-breathing saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, at Solar Myth on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Thu, May 14
8PM
  • Performance
Will Calhoun’s Mali Project
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present Living Colour drummer Will Calhoun and his Mali project at Solar Myth on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Sun of Goldfinger (Tim Berne, David Torn, Ches Smith)
Fri, May 15
8PM
  • Performance
Sun of Goldfinger
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for the return of Sun of Goldfinger, the dauntless trio featuring three of modern creative music’s most visionary minds: guitarist David Torn, saxophonist Tim Berne, and percussionist Ches Smith.
Sat, May 16
8PM
  • Performance
Walter Smith III Trio
Ars Nova Workshop presents world-renowned saxophonist Walter Smith III and his trio at Solar Myth on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
May 21-23
8PM
  • Performance
Get Up With It
Ars Nova Workshop celebrates the electric music of Miles Davis with The War on Drugs drummer Charlie Hall’s longstanding Get Up With It project, delving into three classic albums during a three-night residency at Solar Myth, May 21-23, 2026. 
Sun, May 24
8PM
  • Performance
Marshall Allen 102nd Birthday Celebration
Please join Ars Nova Workshop in celebrating powerhouse saxophonist, Sun Ra Arkestra bandleader and NEA Jazz Master Marshall Allen on the historic occasion of his 102nd birthday at the RUBA Club on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Sat, June 13
8PM
  • Performance
Anthony Tidd’s Mono-Stereo
Ars Nova Workshop is excited to present Anthony Tidd's all-star unit Mono-Stereo at Solar Myth on Saturday, June 13.