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.
December 17-18
8PM
  • Performance
Dezron Douglas Quintet
Ars Nova Workshop welcomes the esteemed bassist and composer Dezron Douglas and his Quintet to Solar Myth for a two-night residency, December 17-18.
Sun, December 21
8PM
  • Performance
Bobby Zankel’s Warriors of the Wonderful Sound
Ars Nova Workshop welcomes back the Philly-based saxophonist and composer Bobby Zankel, celebrating his 76th birthday at Solar Myth on December 21, 2025.
Sat, January 3
8PM
  • Performance
UB-313
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present UB-313, an exploratory new supergroup from Philly by way of the outer limits of the galaxy, at Solar Myth on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Thu, January 8
8PM
  • Performance
Shahzad Ismaily x Greg Saunier x Maria Chavez
Ars Nova Workshop presents the genre-defying trio of Shahzad Ismaily, Greg Saunier and Maria Chavez at Solar Myth on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Sun, January 11
8PM
  • Performance
Bex Burch
Ars Nova Workshop presents a performance by the percussionist, composer and instrument maker Bex Burch at Solar Myth on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Tue, January 13
8PM
  • Performance
Ches Smith’s Clone Row
Ars Nova Workshop is excited to present Clone Row, the staggeringly uncategorizable new project from drummer/composer Ches Smith, at Solar Myth on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Sat, February 14
8PM
  • Performance
Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons
Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of centenarian powerhouse Marshall Allen and his ever-changing Ghost Horizons ensemble, at Solar Myth on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Mon, February 23
8PM
  • Performance
أحمد [Ahmed]
Ars Nova Workshop presents [Ahmed], the exploratory quartet of Pat Thomas, Seymour Wright, Joel Grip, and Antonin Gerbal, at Solar Myth on Monday, February 23, 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.
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.
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.
April 1-2
8PM
  • Performance
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, 2026.