11 am
→ 3 pm
Sunday Jazz Brunch
BrunchlikelySouth Jazz Kitchen·North Broad
Two seatings. Reservations recommended.
Week of Sun 08/16
The Week.
Seven nights,
20 listings,
one city.
Sun
Sun, Aug 16
7 pm
→ 11 pm
Sunday Jam
JamlikelyLa Rose Jazz Club·Olney
sit-in · open signup
Long-running North Philly tradition. Call ahead to confirm.
7 pm
→ 8:30 pm
Sounds of April & Randall
TicketedSouth Jazz Kitchen·North Broad
Showtimes vary by day, see venue.
8 pm
→ 11:30 pm
Sunday Jazz
ResidencylikelyHeritage·Northern Liberties
Mellower than Wednesday. Often a working quartet running originals.
Mon
Mon, Aug 17
Tue
Tue, Aug 18
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Nate Hook Quintet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Nate Hook, Ben Karp, Ryan Tomski, Jordan Berger, Paolo Canarella
Nate Hook, saxophone · Ben Karp, guitar · Ryan Tomski, keys · Jordan Berger, bass · Paolo Canarella, drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
8:30 pm
→ 11:30 pm
Tuesday Jam Session
JamunverifiedSouth Jazz Kitchen·North Broad
sit-in · house band first, then open
House trio runs the first set, sit-ins after.
11 pm
→ 2 am
Tuesday Night Late Jam
JamlikelyChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
sit-in · open signup
After the ticketed Tuesday set. Bring an instrument, sign up at the door.
Wed
Wed, Aug 19
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra led by Joe Bongiovi
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
9:30 pm
→ 1 am
Wednesday Jam
JamHeritage·Northern Liberties
sit-in · house band first, then open
House band plays the first set, signups for the second.
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Thu
Thu, Aug 20
7 pm
→ 8:30 pm
Alyson Williams
TicketedSouth Jazz Kitchen·North Broad
Showtimes vary by day, see venue.
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Two Great Guitars: Frank DiBussolo & Phyllis Chapell
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
8 pm
→ 9 pm
Jazz Under The Stars: Marion Meadows
TicketedMann Center for the Performing Arts·West Fairmount
Jazz Under The Stars: Marion Meadows August 20 | 8:00 PM Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts 5201 Parkside Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131
9 pm
→ 2 am
Thursday Funk + Jazz DJs
ResidencyunverifiedTrestle Inn·Callowhill
Not strictly jazz, but the funk-jazz vinyl set lands here. Bring patience.
Fri
Fri, Aug 21
7 pm
→ 8:30 pm
Vanessa Rubin
TicketedSouth Jazz Kitchen·North Broad
Showtimes vary by day, see venue.
7:30 pm
→ 11:30 pm
PELTED / CRABWALK / CORNER POCKET
TicketedKhyber Pass Pub·Old City
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pelted-the-pocket-corners-milkspiller-tickets-1997646134363?aff=oddtdtcreator
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
2026 Juilliard Graduate Aidan McKeon & His Quartet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Pianist — William Hill III · Bassist — John Murray · Drummer — Vinton Hines Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
Sat
Sat, Aug 22
7 pm
→ 11:30 pm
BOYHOOD / MARA WILD / CHEVROLET PILE / JIM STRONG
TicketedKhyber Pass Pub·Old City
7 pm
→ 8:30 pm
Vanessa Rubin
TicketedSouth Jazz Kitchen·North Broad
Showtimes vary by day, see venue.
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
Saxophonist Ken Fowser & His Quartet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Ken Fowser, Matthew Rotker-Lynn, Brian Charette, Byron Landham
Ken Fowser - Saxophone · Matthew Rotker-Lynn - Guitar · Brian Charette - Organ · Byron Landham - Drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.