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  • May
    10 Fri
    Shadowplay [GOTH NIGHT]

    Shadowplay [GOTH NIGHT]

    Philadelphia, PA
    United States
    Doors at 9:00 PM, Show at 9:00 PM
    TICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
    INDIVIDUAL: $10.00
    ADVANCED: $5.00

    TICKET SALE DATES
    INDIVIDUAL / ADVANCED Public Onsale: April 24, 2024 8:30 PM to May 10, 2024 11:00 PM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
    SHADOWPLAY
    Dark Danse Party
    ++MAY 10th 2024++
    Featuring DJ's:
    G I N A & ARVIN T. [NYC]
    PLAYING
    GOTH // NEW WAVE // DARK DISCO // POST-PUNK // 80's // INDUSTRIAL
    9PM-2AM
    $5 EARLY/$10 DOOR

    $5.00 - $10.00
  • May
    11 Sat
    ABBARAMA: 70s ABBA Dance Party w/DJ David Atlas

    ABBARAMA: 70s ABBA Dance Party w/DJ David Atlas

    Philadelphia, PA
    United States
    Show at 9:00 PM
    TICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
    NORMAL: $15.00
    ADVANCED: $10.00

    TICKET SALE DATES
    NORMAL / ADVANCED Public Onsale: May 2, 2024 4:39 PM to May 11, 2024 9:00 PM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
    ✦ LET'S DANCE TO:
    ✦✦ ALL THE HOT ABBA TRACKS
    ✦✦✦ 70s POP DISCO CUTS
    ✦✦ ALL VINYL w/DJ David Atlas
    ✦ 70s DRESS ENCOURAGED

    $15 online / at the door

    Limited $10 tickets online

    9PM - 2AM

     

    $10.00 - $15.00
  • May
    15 Wed
    Sweet Juice Fundraiser

    Sweet Juice Fundraiser

    Philadelphia, PA
    United States
    Show at 7:00 PM
    TICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
    ADVANCED: $12.00
    DAY OF: $15.00

    TICKET SALE DATES
    ADVANCED Public Onsale: March 28, 2024 11:59 PM to May 14, 2024 11:59 PM
    DAY OF Public Onsale: May 15, 2024 12:00 AM to May 15, 2024 9:00 PM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

    Mister Right:


    THE bruno mars of Philadelphia! Mister Right has only been doing drag for a year and a half but is taking this city by storm! He’s got the moves/looks/ and the voice. You can never go wrong with Mister Right.


    Popcorn Daddy:

    Popcorn Daddy is a pop-folk duo created by Melina Harris and Shona Carr.


    With an immense appreciation for harmony, these two artists mix earnest, vulnerable songwriting with tongue in cheek social commentary to develop musical performances that are both deep and whimsical. Through their engaging and catchy tunes, Popcorn Daddy aims to share the chemistry and passion of their friendship - or their 'poppity-pop' as they like to call it - with audiences everywhere


    The Lunar Year:

    The Lunar Year is a rock and roll band from Philadelphia and Katie Hackett is the psychedelic rock and roll poet of The Lunar Year. 


    Hackett was first drawn to songwriting and poetry as an escape from her fundamentalist childhood. After leaving religion in 2016, she entered into a period of reclusiveness, releasing her first two albums in the indie folk/post rock genres (Herodias, 2017) (katie bird, 2020). The project was reborn in 2022 in its current form: an art rock band exploring queerness, environmentalism and the surreal.


    The band went on 3 full length tours in 2023 in support of their new single Don't Kiss Strangers. 


    Sarah Knittel 

    Sarah Knittel is a theater artist, festival co-founder, event producer, and clown. She helped found Free Fringe Philly festival, which creates accessibility to Fringe work in Philadelphia by eliminating costs and ticket prices while supporting the artists. Free Fringe Philly won a coveted arts spot on the Best Of 2021 list from Philly Magazine. Sarah on a stage has been described as “totally engaging” and “the work of a pro, fearlessly engaging the audience from start to finish, until we are all practically co-stars, or at least co-conspirators.” (Broad St Review) Hailed “Philly Actors Who Are Better Than You (at acting)…” (Phindie) The creator of Ben Franklin Sex Party and NIGHTMARE FUEL, a brutal clown show, which won the “Spirit of the Fringe” award in 2019 at Cincinnati Fringe. It was also one of the recipients of 1812’s Jilline Ringle Fund. It garnered four stars in Edinburgh Fringe and was lauded as “a quintessential niche fringe experience” by the Wee Review. She produces a multitude of events throughout Philadelphia including a monthly variety show called HELLRIDE, Mischief Night, and Hellride Freak Mic (the only alt mic in Philly). 


    doll.redacted 

    Although DJ doll.redacted has only been on the scene for a year and a half, he has quickly become one of the go-to house selectors in the Philly underground scene. While he considers disco his first love, his speciality is combining his love for house, techno & pop to create powerful & playful dancefloor moments. When doll.redacted is in control of the dancefloor, you can expect heavy 90s house vocals, cheeky pop edits, disco classics, lush techno and more. He runs a monthly party, Diva Worship, at Dolphin Tavern first Thursdays of the month, which focuses on Femme-Forward dance music.


    Sug Daniels

    Sug Daniels is a Delaware born, Philadelphia based, singer-songwriter story-teller, and producer who is using the tools around her to capture the emotions of an era. Daniels’ work is as colorful, vulnerable, and charismatic as her personality. She thoughtfully combines elements of folk, R&B, and soul alternatives to create personal and tender music interlaced with messages of truth and positive change.


  • May
    17 Fri
    JET w/ Gina Turner & Friends

    JET w/ Gina Turner & Friends

    Philadelphia, PA
    United States
    Show at 9:00 PM
    TICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
    NORMAL: $15.00
    ADVANCED: $11.00

    TICKET SALE DATES
    NORMAL / ADVANCED Public Onsale: April 24, 2024 1:46 AM to May 17, 2024 9:00 PM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

    This month’s JET at Dolphin Tavern features some incredible talent.


    Join Gina Turner, Gvantsky, and CRSPY on Friday May 17th from 9pm to 2am!


     


    JET is a monthly event curated and hosted by Gina Turner.


     


    Gina Turner is a genre-fluid musician known for her eclectic tastes in music, ranging from tech house to drum and bass. She has collaborations in the works with artists like Benga, Getcosy, Steve Darko, and Mija. She will also be releasing a song each month starting April 2024. Gina blends yoga and music seamlessly, offering unique experiences worldwide at festivals like Ultra, EDC and more. Co-founder of The Divine Movement, she leads yoga immersions globally, balancing her practice with Restorative Yoga. She embodies a message of inclusion, guiding others to embrace all aspects of life. That message rings true in her DJ sets and her original productions as they range multiple genres and “include it all”


     


     


     


    Gvantsky originally from Tbilisi Georgia, now a Philadelphia resident since 2017.


    Growing up in the underground scene of Tbilisi and Philly exposed her to a quality music from a young age. 


    Her sound covers from deep house ,house to minimal , electro and techno, often bringing it all together with her own touch .


     


     



    $11.00 - $15.00
  • May
    18 Sat
    GOODIE #140 w/ Garret David
    Goodie

    GOODIE #140 w/ Garret David

    Philadelphia, PA
    United States
    Show at 9:00 PM
    TICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
    NORMAL: $15.00
    ADVANCED: $10.00

    TICKET SALE DATES
    NORMAL / ADVANCED Public Onsale: April 9, 2024 1:43 PM to May 25, 2024 9:00 PM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION


    Groomed for greatness in the Windy City, Chicago! Known for its much-storied history and inspirational pioneers, Garrett David cut his teeth under the mentorship of Chez Damier and was heavily influenced while working at the legendary Gramophone Records by Michael Serafini. A resident of Chicago’s infamous Sunday Night Soiree (It’s latest & greatest iteration of “Boom Boom Room”); Queen at Smart Bar, he was fortunate to DJ alongside one of the best and our favorite, Derrick Carter!


    We can’t get enough of Garrett’s production; he is without a doubt one of our favorite producers. His distinct, swingy, bubbly, and lush sound has gained international acclaim. Releasing hit after hit on imprints like Balance, Smaville, Residual, and his very own label, Global Swing! Ty Salone, the newest member of The Shakedown, one of Philly’s youngest and most talented DJs, rocks the early set!




     



    $10.00 - $15.00
  • May
    24 Fri
    GOLD LION INDIE DANCE PARTY

    GOLD LION INDIE DANCE PARTY

    Philadelphia, PA
    United States
    Doors at 9:00 PM, Show at 9:00 PM
    TICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
    INDIVIDUAL: $10.00
    ADVANCED: $5.00

    TICKET SALE DATES
    INDIVIDUAL / ADVANCED Public Onsale: May 3, 2024 7:00 PM to May 24, 2024 9:00 PM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

    The classic night of throwback Indie Electronic dance music we have all been missing. 

    Jesse Tyler providing the music [Tigerbeats]

    Friday, May 24th
    Dolphin Tavern
    9pm
    $10 all night


    $5.00 - $10.00
  • Jun
    22 Sat
    GOODIE #141 w/ Alexis Curshé
    Goodie

    GOODIE #141 w/ Alexis Curshé

    Philadelphia, PA
    United States
    Show at 9:00 PM
    TICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
    NORMAL: $20.00
    ADVANCED: $15.00

    TICKET SALE DATES
    NORMAL / ADVANCED Public Onsale: May 6, 2024 7:08 PM to June 22, 2024 9:00 PM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION


    Being deeply indulge in Atlanta’s underground scene, Alexis Curshé is known for having her hands in all things creative. The deep sounds of Atlanta is her root, but her love affair with music leads her to blend euphoric, ultra-percussive and sexy sound that ranges from techno to soulful house. Alexis has quickly established herself as a driving force in the city’s dance music scene, holding down residencies with Deep South, as well as finding her way onto class lineups in Chicago, Detroit, LA and NYC. 


     

    Growing up in PG County, Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, DC shaped Baronhawk Poitier's life. Listening to local radio stations and sorting through records while working at The Record Exchange heavily influenced his pursuit of a career as a producer and DJ. Working at The Record Exchange, he delved into music, heavily influencing his path as a producer and DJ. Recognized alongside mentor Kris Klayton aka Karizma with a grant from the National Endowment of Arts, he expresses his passion for cultural preservation through Urban Artistry, Inc. Additionally, as a member of "The NeedleExchange," a DC-based queer artist collective, he's known for independent events, raves, and DJ residencies within the LGBTQIA+ dance music community.


    $15.00 - $20.00

1539 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
United States