Upcoming Events



Music in the Pavilion: Nelly's Songs

Featuring Tempesta di Mare
Apr 25, 2025 at - | Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center - Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Kislak Center, 6th floor, 3420 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

Hear songs and instrumental selections from the music room of Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis Lewis, George Washington’s step-granddaughter.

This event is free and open to the public, registration required.



Ode to Joy

Performance by Penn Symphony Orchestra with Penn Chorale and Penn Collegium Musicum
Apr 25, 2025 at - | Irvine Auditorium - Main Hall, 3401 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

Joined by the Penn Chorale (Elizabeth Braden, director) and Penn Collegium Musicum (Meg Bragle, director), the Penn Symphony will embark on a most joyous journey that is the last symphonic work of Ludwig van Beethoven.

This event is free and open to the public.



Penn Chamber Ensembles

Set 1
Apr 27, 2025 at - | Fisher-Bennett Hall, Room 419 - Rose Recital Hall, 4th Floor, 3340 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

Please join us for a celebration of the art of chamber music as Penn Chamber Ensembles play their first set of pieces in Rose Recital Hall.

This event is free and open to the public.



Penn Arab Percussion and Brazilian Samba

Apr 28, 2025 at - | Houston Hall - Bodek Lounge, 3417 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

Penn Arab Percussion and Penn Brazilian Samba perform their repertoire together in Bodek Lounge.

This event is free and open to the public.



Playing the Changes: Tracking Darius Brubeck

Documentary Screening with Darius Brubeck and Cathy Brubeck
Apr 29, 2025 at - | Penn Music Building - Lerner 101, 201 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

This event is free and open to the public.

In this documentary, Darius reflects on his life, career and the success of the student ensembles. Using archival footage and interviews, the film highlights his part in a music department that stood at the forefront of cultural opposition to apartheid, and became a flagship anticipating the ‘new’ South Africa



Penn Chamber Ensembles

Set 2
Apr 29, 2025 at - | Fisher-Bennett Hall, Room 419 - Rose Recital Hall, 4th Floor, 3340 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

Please join us for a celebration of the art of chamber music as Penn Chamber Ensembles play their second set of pieces in Rose Recital Hall.

This event is free and open to the public.



Penn Chamber Ensembles

Set 3
Apr 30, 2025 at - | Fisher-Bennett Hall, Room 419 - Rose Recital Hall, 4th Floor, 3340 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

Please join us for a celebration of the art of chamber music as Penn Chamber Ensembles play their third set of pieces in Rose Recital Hall.

This event is free and open to the public.