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.
Fri, November 14
8PM
  • Performance
Air Legacy Trio
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present the all-star Air Legacy Trio, performing the music of NEA Jazz Master Henry Threadgill, at Solar Myth on Friday, November 14.
Sun, November 16
7PM
  • Performance
Chad Taylor Quintet
Ars Nova Workshop presents master drummer Chad Taylor and his adventurous quintet at Solar Myth on Sunday, November 16.
Wed, December 3
8PM
  • Performance
Friends & Neighbors
Ars Nova Workshop presents the Norwegian / Swedish quintet Friends & Neighbors, at Solar Myth on December 3, 2025.
Thu, December 4
8PM
  • Performance
Matt Mitchell / Sara Serpa
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present two of the most creative and captivating voices in modern jazz, pianist/keyboardist Matt Mitchell and vocalist Sara Serpa, at Solar Myth on Thursday, December 4.
Fri, December 5
7PM
  • Performance
Saccata Quartet
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for the Philadelphia premiere of the Saccata Quartet, a new supergroup including members of Wilco, at Solar Myth on Friday, December 5, 2025.
December 6-7
8PM
  • Performance
Peter Evans Being & Becoming
Ars Nova Workshop presents the gifted trumpeter Peter Evans, a master of extended technique , and his new quartet Being & Becoming, featuring master drummer Tyshawn Sorey, for a two-night residency at Solar Myth, December 6-7.
Wed, December 10
8PM
  • Performance
Kneebody
Ars Nova Workshop presents the innovative, boundary-pushing band Kneebody at Solar Myth on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Thu, December 11
8PM
  • Performance
SML
Ars Nova Workshop presents the Los Angeles-based supergroup SML, featuring luminaries from the city’s jazz, improv, and indie music scenes, at Solar Myth, December 11, 2025.
Fri, December 12
8PM
  • Performance
Bitchin’ Bajas
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for a hypnotic performance by Chicago trio Bitchin' Bajas at Solar Myth, December 12.
December 17-18
8PM
  • Performance
Dezron Douglas Quartet
Ars Nova Workshop welcomes the esteemed bassist and composer Dezron Douglas and his Quartet to Solar Myth for a two-night residency, December 17-18.
Sun, December 21
8PM
  • Performance
Bobby Zankel
Ars Nova Workshop welcomes back the Philly-based saxophonist and composer Bobby Zankel, celebrating his 76th birthday at Solar Myth on December 21, 2025.