Week of Sat 05/30
The Week.
Seven nights,
22 listings,
one city.
Sat, May 30
ALLISON, CARDENAS & NASH
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Ben Allison - bass · Steve Cardenas - guitar · Ted Nash - saxophone Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
Wolf Eyes
TicketedSolar Myth·South Broad
Ars Nova Workshop presents the Detroit-based experimental noise duo Wolf Eyes at Solar Myth on May 30, 2026.
Sun, May 31
Sunday Jam
JamlikelyLa Rose Jazz Club·Olney
sit-in · open signup
Long-running North Philly tradition. Call ahead to confirm.
Sunday Jazz
ResidencylikelyHeritage·Northern Liberties
Mellower than Wednesday. Often a working quartet running originals.
Ars Nova Workshop presents — see venue calendar
TicketedunverifiedSolar Myth·South Broad
Programmed by Ars Nova; check the Solar Myth calendar for the headliner.
Mon, Jun 1
Monday Night Jazz
ResidencylikelyTime·Center City
Long-running Monday upstairs. Pianist + horn + rhythm.
Tue, Jun 2
We Get Requests
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
We Get Requests is an engaging live music night led by Philadelphia trumpeter and GRAMMY-nominated artist Josh Lawrence. Each performance features Lawrence and a rotating trio of some of Philadelphia’s most respected musicians, with special guest artists joining the second set. Audience members can submit song requests in person or online between sets, shaping a spontaneous and memorable evening where the band brings those selections to life on stage. Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
Tuesday Jam Session
JamunverifiedSouth Jazz Kitchen·North Broad
sit-in · house band first, then open
House trio runs the first set, sit-ins after.
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, Jun 3
Declan Cashman Quintet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Vocals, Declan Cashman · Piano, Aidan Ward-Richter · Bass, Paul Briggs · Drums, Greg Masters Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
Wednesday Jam
JamHeritage·Northern Liberties
sit-in · house band first, then open
House band plays the first set, signups for the second.
Thu, Jun 4
Matt Kahn Organ Trio
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
Wonderful Sound 3
TicketedSolar Myth·South Broad
Please join Ars Nova Workshop on Thursday, June 4 at Solar Myth for Wonderful Sound 3 featuring Bobby Zankel, Cooper-Moore, and Chad Taylor.
Thursday Funk + Jazz DJs
ResidencyunverifiedTrestle Inn·Callowhill
Not strictly jazz, but the funk-jazz vinyl set lands here. Bring patience.
Fri, Jun 5
Pianist/Vocalist Danny Sinoff and His Trio Performing the American Songbook
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm · General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $25 · Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $100 · VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $120 · (Beverages not included) Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.