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, January 30
8PM
  • Performance
Dromedaries x Alexoteric
Ars Nova Workshop presents Dromedaries x Alexoteric, the incendiary collaboration between improvising trio Dromedaries and vocalist-activist Alex Smith, at Solar Myth on Thursday, January 30.
February 5-6
8PM
  • Performance
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
Ars Nova Workshop welcomes legendary Chicago percussionist Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble to Solar Myth, for two nights on February 5-6.
Wed, February 12
8PM
  • Performance
Jaleel Shaw & Cameron Campbell Quartet
Ars Nova Workshop partners with The Jazz Gallery's Mentoring Series, pairing Philadelphia saxophonist Jaleel Shaw with up-and-coming pianist Cameron Campbell, at Solar Myth on Wednesday, February 12.
Feb. 21 - performs Get Up With It
Feb. 22 - performs Big Fun
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 for a two-night residency at Solar Myth, February 21-22.
March 2, 4PM (seated)
March 2, 7PM (standing)
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
New Masada Quartet
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for two very special performances by John Zorn’s New Masada Quartet at Solar Myth on Sunday, March 2.
Thu, March 6
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Matthew Shipp Trio
Ars Nova Workshop is excited to present the revered pianist Matthew Shipp and his acclaimed trio at Solar Myth on Thursday, March 6.
Sun, March 9
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Lucy Railton
Ars Nova Workshop presents British cellist and composer Lucy Railton to Solar Myth on March 9.
March 12-13
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Brandee Younger Trio
Ars Nova Workshop presents the acclaimed harpist Brandee Younger for a two-night residency at Solar Myth, March 12-13.
March 14-15
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Daniel Villarreal
Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of Panama-born drummer Daniel Villarreal at Solar Myth for two nights, March 14-15.
Sat, March 22
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Tara Clerkin Trio
Ars Nova Workshop and R5 Productions present Bristol, England’s Tara Clerkin Trio at Solar Myth on Saturday, March 22.
Sun, March 23
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Carlos Niño & Friends
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for a performance by the visionary producer, percussionist, composer and cosmic facilitator Carlos Niño at Solar Myth on Sunday, March 23.
Wed, March 26
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Steve Lehman Trio +1
Ars Nova Workshop presents the experimental saxophonist Steve Lehman and his Trio, joined by Mark Turner as they celebrate the 80th birthday year of Anthony Braxton at Solar Myth on Wednesday, March 26.
Mar 28-29
8PM
  • 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.
Fri, April 4
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
mssv
Ars Nova Workshop presents the adventurous avant-punk power trio mssv at Solar Myth on Friday, April 4.
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.
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
  • 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. 
Fri, May 2
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Happy Apple
Ars Nova Workshop presents the long-running Minneapolis trio Happy Apple, featuring The Bad Plus drummer Dave King, at Solar Myth on May 2.
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.
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, 2025.
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, 2025.
Fri, May 16
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Brandon Woody Upendo
Ars Nova Workshop presents rising trumpet star Brandon Woody, celebrating his Blue Note Records debut, at Solar Myth on Friday, May 16.
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.