fire museum’s “Dialogues: A Conversation and Performance” is a series of events in which artists discuss their creative process and present their work. For Edition #5, Baltimore-based musician Georgia Beatty talks the "The Book of Stars", a magic lantern show set to original music.

Liminal States guides audiences to that magic space between wakefulness and sleep - listeners to lie down, close their eyes, and immerse themselves in sound. Sink in, bliss out. This edition features Neel Murgai’s Harmonic Infinity Loops, a solo performance with sitar, overtone singing, frame drums, live looping and effects.

morning trancedeluxe is the new alfresco sound assemblage of Chris Powell and Pete Angevine, who patiently swirl up a sizzling, serene improvisational interplay of modular synthesizers and small pitched percussions for world peace. BYO blanket, snacks and coffee provided.

A night of intimate, experimental sounds! tilt exists in the space between improvisation and song, elastic and flowing, their music emerges from a shared love of words and experimentation. Dan Blacksberg is a maestro who effortlessly hops between—and, ultimately, deconstructs—genres with abandon. A good time for all.

Giant Day marries psych, art rock, post-punk and dream pop influences into a distinctive new sound. Buffalo Stance is exotic synth squelches and groovy rhythms. 5th World creates ambient textures, riffs and basslines, synced with electronic drums and live percussion. Come by and groove.

A night of unique fiddle that travels diverse landscapes: Omar Ruiz-Lopez marries Americana with the Caribbean folk that reflects his cultural roots, and Lyle De Vitry seamlessly integrates the comfort of folk with the shattering emotion of classical music.

Elkhorn music unfolds at its own pace: music with a point of view and momentum. Joined by upstate-NY pedal-steeler New Orthodox, and Purling Hiss frontman & Birds of Maya shredder Mike Polizze's solo glassychord project. More here!

Roomtone (aka multi-instrumentalist Alexander Yaker) describes itself as an "Indie Bossanova GooseBump Machine". Which is just about perfect. Yaker's lounge-y marriage of New-Wave/Bossanova and fluid way around a guitar summons the ultimate bedsit-band vibe, but spaceage. Listen on Bandcamp.

Pakistani-American drummer and composer Qasim Naqvi (founding member of acoustic trio Dawn of Midi) teams up with dynamic trumpet-innovator Steph Richards to create something bold, inventive and entirely adventurous. 

Reality, the afterlife, and the fine print of divine intervention collide in the most unexpected ways in Abigail' Bruley’s darkly comedic trilogy. Join for a one-night only screening with standup, music, drinks and general weirdness.

Step right up to celebrate Lightning Rod Special's thirteenth year! Try your luck at Philadelphia's most pearl-clutching, fantasy-inducing cabaret show of the year. Indulge games of chance, sumptuous food, sinful libations, and see a sneak peek of what's next for LRS.

Drawing from Gregorian chants, Mediterranean folk, and ancient music from Crete, Corsica, Mallorca, and Menorca, Tarta Relena transcend generations and geographies to sing powerful, mythical stories. It’s not to be missed.

Bowerbird presents guitarist and driver of Berlin’s fertile contemporary music scene, Jules Reidy, performing works from their recent album Ghost/Spirit. Tickets $15 - $25 here>

Emily Robb has been part of the Philly rock underground and experimental scenes for over a decade. She’s joined for the evening by hushed, minimalist trio The Caribbean and duo Walnut Brain. Tickets $15 >

A night of American string-band music: good old-time feeling with a contemporary twist from Vandalia and femme-folk band Cornflower Jam.

More weird and lovely sounds from bowerbird: this time, interdisciplinary sound-artist C.Lavender takes the helm in this soundbath performance - bring a mat, blanket or other comfy of choice. Tickets $10-$25

The Ettingoff/Hinds/Lyons trio combines pretty deconstruction with Appalachian Trance Metal and floating melodic collage. This will be their premiere performance which will feature solos and duos in addition to the trio.  Tickets $10 >

Back for a fifth edition, this IRL singles event will help you unlock tools for better relating, experience a new wave of more thoughtful dating, + connect with values-aligned humans.

Max’s House is a musical puppet show about reconnecting with the things that bring us joy (in this case, singing and dancing) and returning to the child-like curiosity we once had before making it a part of our career. 

A live performance and celebration of bandoneonist and composer Shinjoo Cho’s first solo album Abriendo y Cerrando, Works for Bandoneon.

Vibing on a mix of covers and original tunes, Combo Melaza is the hottest salsa band in town. Come to dance, dance, and dance a little more. DJ VSpice joins on the decks! TICKETS $20>

Join Artsi for a special evening with live music, poetry, and two films celebrating love in all its forms. BYOB and enjoy a night of mingling, creativity, and connection.

Joining us from Portland, OR, author Seth Lorinczi joins The Threshold Collective in a discussion about and reading from his new book Death Trip: A Post-Holocaust Psychedelic Memoir : a marriage story, a search for meaning in the wake of the Holocaust, and a struggle to release the weight of ancestral trauma.

The culminating concert from a series of workshops led by 2024 Latin Grammy winner Guillermo Rubino, showcasing tango for strings, from tradition to the present. TICKETS $25>

Duo María San Miguel and Galen Fraser blend heartfelt vocals, intricate string arrangements, and the lively charm of the cittern to redefine folk music, creating something entirely new and entirely enchanting. TICKETS $25 >

Canadian-Folk supergroup Genticorum take the MAAS stage to grace us all with their world-renowned energy and superb traditional arrangements. Not to be missed! TICKETS $30 >

In her new, musical and darkly funny collection, Eleanor Standford’s poems take the reader from Mexico City to West Philadelphia to Karachi - and wade into the difficult joys of mothering, self-exploration, and romantic entanglement in midlife. Come for a reading by the author, and stay for live music & refreshments.

Deeply rooted in Afro-Caribbean and Latin American folklore, the dynamic percussion ensemble will captivate you with their rhythmic prowess, compelling storytelling and dance. TICKETS $20 >

It's beginning to look a lot like our 4th Annual Holiday Makers' Market. You know the score - cozy drinks, cozy fire, handmade crafts and wares for your last-minute buys!