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.
March 28 & 29
8PM
Sold Out
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Thurston Moore
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present guitar innovator and Sonic Youth founder Thurston Moore, with drummers Tom Surgal and William Winant, for a two-night residency at Solar Myth, March 28-29.
Mon, March 31
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
MESTIZX
Ars Nova Workshop presents the exploratory group led by vocalist Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti and drummer Frank Rosaly at Solar Myth on Monday, March 31.
Wed, April 2
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Still House Plants
Ars Nova Workshop presents the British post-rock trio Still House Plants at Solar Myth on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Fri, April 4
8PM
Sold Out
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
mssv
Ars Nova Workshop presents the adventurous avant-punk power trio mssv at Solar Myth on Friday, April 4.
Mon, April 7
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Brìghde Chaimbeul
Ars Nova Workshop presents Scottish experimental piper Brìghde Chaimbeul at Solar Myth on Monday, April 7.
Wed, April 9
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Jenny Scheinman’s All Species Parade
Ars Nova Workshop presents the acclaimed, eclectic violinist-composer Jenny Scheinman with her latest project, All Species Parade, at Solar Myth on Wednesday, April 9.
Thu, April 10
6PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Ben Ratliff
Ars Nova Workshop presents renowned author and music critic Ben Ratlif, discussing his latest book Run the Song at Solar Myth on Thursday, April 10.
Fri, April 11
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis
Ars Nova Workshop presents punk-jazz power trio The Messthetics performing guitar innovator Sonny Sharrock’s landmark album Ask the Ages at Solar Myth on Friday, April 11.
Sat, April 12
8PM
Sold Out
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Nels Cline Consentrik Quartet
Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of Wilco guitarist and legendary six-string groundbreaker Nels Cline with his all-star Consentrik Quartet at Solar Myth on Saturday, April 12. 
April 18-19
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Roscoe Mitchell & Tyshawn Sorey
Ars Nova Workshop is honored to present a very special cross-generational collaboration pairing two of creative music’s most innovative minds, as AACM icon Roscoe Mitchell and drummer-composer Tyshawn Sorey converge at Solar Myth for two performances, April 18-19.
Tue, April 22
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Zoh Amba Sun Ensemble
Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of rising star saxophonist Zoh Amba and her mesmerizing Sun Ensemble at Solar Myth on Tuesday, April 22. 
April 23-24
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Ancients
Ars Nova Workshop presents The Ancients, the intergenerational coalition of Isaiah Collier, William Hooker and William Parker at Solar Myth on April 23-24, 2025.
Sat, May 3
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Lee Ranaldo / Leila Bordreuil
Ars Nova Workshop presents the duo of experimental cellist Leila Bordreuil and Sonic Youth guitarist Lee Ranaldo at Solar Myth on Saturday, May 3.
May 4 - Sold Out
May 5, 8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Body / Head
Ars Nova Workshop is excited to present Body/Head, the experimental guitar duo of Bill Nace and Sonic Youth co-founder Kim Gordon, for a two-night residency at Solar Myth, May 4 & 5.
Tue, May 6
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Valentina Magaletti
Ars Nova Workshop presents the versatile and investigatory drummer Valentina Magaletti at Solar Myth on Tuesday, May 6.
Thu, May 8
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Macie Stewart
Ars Nova Workshop presents the Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and composer Macie Stewart, celebrating the release of her International Anthem debut at Solar Myth on Thursday, May 8.
Sat, May 10
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Pheeroan akLaff Global Mantras Quartet
Ars Nova Workshop presents the legendary drummer Pheeroan akLaff, revisiting the music of his Asian-inspired 1998 album Global Mantras at Solar Myth on Saturday, May 10.
Wed, May 14
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Sharada Shashidhar
Ars Nova Workshop presents vocalist Sharada Shashidar, a vital member of the fertile, genre-fluid L.A. scene orbiting Carlos Niño and his collaborators, at Solar Myth on Wednesday, May 14.
Wed, May 21
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Onilu
Ars Nova Workshop welcomes Onilu, the all-percussionist trio featuring master drummers Kevin Diehl, Chad Taylor, and Joe Chambers, to Solar Myth on May 21.
Fri, May 23
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons
Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of centenarian powerhouse Marshall Allen and his ever-changing Ghost Horizons ensemble, celebrating the release of the project’s debut album with special guest at Solar Myth on Friday, May 23.
Wed, June 4
8PM
  • Performance
PRISM Quartet: Guitar Heroes
Ars Nova Workshop partners with the renowned PRISM Saxophone Quartet for a program of new music featuring three of modern music’s most eminent guitarists at Solar Myth on Wednesday, June 4.
Mon, June 9
8PM
  • Performance
James Brandon Lewis Quartet
Ars Nova Workshop presents the fiery tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and his remarkable Quartet at Solar Myth on Monday, June 9.
Wed, June 11
8PM
  • Performance
Dan Weiss Quartet
Ars Nova Workshop presents the acclaimed drummer Dan Weiss and his stunning new quartet with Peter Evans, Patricia Brennan and Miles Okazaki at Solar Myth on Wednesday, June 11.
Fri, June 13
8PM
  • Performance
Stephan Crump’s Passerine
Ars Nova Workshop presents the Grammy-nominated bassist Stephan Crump with his new quartet Passerine at Solar Myth on Friday, June 13.
Tue, June 17
8PM
  • Performance
Bex Burch/Peter Zummo/Che Chen
Ars Nova Workshop presents the mesmerizing improvisational trio of percussionist Bex Burch, trombonist Peter Zummo, and Che Chen at Solar Myth on Tuesday, June 17.
Wed, June 18
8PM
  • Performance
Kahil El’Zabar & David Murray
Ars Nova Workshop presents a duo performance featuring two living legends of the avant–garde - David Murray and Kahil El’Zabar - at Solar Myth on Wednesday, June 18.
Sun, June 22
8PM
  • 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, 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.