Philadelphia Folksong Society Monthly Member Concert
The folksong society's monthly member night puts two bands and an open mic on the Easton Road stage. Free for PFS members, and the room is small enough that everyone hears everything.
More at The Royal Music & Arts Center
Michael London & Friends at The Royal
Guitarist Michael London plays Rumi-inspired originals with sax player Ken Ulansey, bassist Dylan Taylor and drummer Bill Marconi. Doors at 7:30, $20 ahead or $25 at the door, $10 for kids.
Open Mic Night at The Royal
Doors at 7:15, lottery sign ups at 7:30, first act at eight. Musicians, poets and comics each get ten to twelve minutes on a full backline. Free to sit and listen.
Open Mic Night at The Royal
Free every Wednesday at the nonprofit music room on South Easton Road. Doors at 7:15, lottery sign-up, first performer at 8. Bring an instrument or just a seat.
Around the same time
Gay Street Open-Air Market
Four blocks of Gay Street close to cars so restaurants push tables into the road. Walk down the middle of the street, eat outside, and browse the shops on either side.
Live Music Returns at Continental Tavern
The tavern's weekend music takes the summer off and starts back this Friday night. Porch overlooking Lake Afton, sixteen taps, and a bar restored to its 1875 layout.
Nurturing Minds Gala at the Merion Tribute House
A ticketed benefit night at the Merion Tribute House for girls' education in Tanzania, honoring three members of the 1830 Family Foundation. Tickets run $125.
