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.
Thu, May 14
8PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Marshall Allen’s 102 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.
Sat, May 30
8PM
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Wolf Eyes
Ars Nova Workshop presents the Detroit-based experimental noise duo Wolf Eyes at Solar Myth on May 30, 2026.
Thu, June 4
8PM
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Wonderful Sound 3
Please join Ars Nova Workshop on Thursday, June 4 at Solar Myth for Wonderful Sound 3 featuring Bobby Zankel, Cooper-Moore, and Chad Taylor.
Fri, June 12
8PM
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Kalia Vandever
Ars Nova Workshop welcomes the Grammy-winning trombonist and composer Kalia Vandever at Solar Myth on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Sat, June 13
8PM
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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.
Sat, June 20
8PM
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Alden Hellmuth ‘Tether’
Ars Nova Workshop presents saxophonist and composer Alden Hellmuth, performing music from her new project Tether at Solar Myth on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Sun, June 21
8PM
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Kahil ElZabar / David Murray Duo
Ars Nova Workshop is honored to present a meeting of two avant-garde legends, as percussionist Kahil El’Zabar and saxophonist David Murray join forces at Solar Myth on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Wed, June 24
8PM
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DoYeon Kim Quartet
Ars Nova Workshop presents gayageum innovator DoYeon Kim and her Quartet at Solar Myth on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Fri, June 26
8PM
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Blacktronika: Moor Mother presents Rockers!
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for a special evening revisiting Moor Mother’s essential Rockers! series, presented as part of King Britt’s Blacktronika: Now & Then series at Solar Myth on Friday, June 26, 2026. 
Sun, June 28
8PM
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Teiku
Ars Nova Workshop presents the Chicago and Detroit based creative music ensemble Teiku at Solar Myth on Sunday, June 28, 2026. 
Tue, June 30
8PM
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ResoNation Trio
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present the return of maverick trumpeter Steven Bernstein with his striking new acoustic trio at Solar Myth on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 
Fri, July 24
8PM
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Sasha Berliner
Ars Nova Workshop presents the acclaimed vibraphonist Sasha Berliner at Solar Myth on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Jul 30-31
8PM
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Nduduzo Makhathini
Ars Nova Workshop is excited to present the South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini at Solar Myth for two performances on Thursday and Friday, July 30-31, 2026.