chiptunes workshop & performance | 8static (8/22, 9/19, 10/10, 11/14)

Saturdays, August 22 (8 p.m.), September 19 (7 p.m.), October 10 (7 p.m.),
November 14, (7 p.m.)

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8static is Philly’s premier monthly chip music event. Whatever you call it — chiptunes, 8-bit,chip music — it is created from the sound chips of old computers and video game consoles. Sponsored by the Hacktory, 8static hosts artists from around the world each month at Studio 34. Every show features a free workshop or lecture, followed by open mic and the main show. Each event showcases three musical artists and one live visualist — all for just $5 with a flier, or $8 without.

Check www.8static.com for more information!


music, art, workshops | ArtBeat: Making it to Music (8/15)

Saturday, August 15 , 6 to 11 p.m.ARtbeatRevisedSmaller

Attention area artists and musicians: Handmade Philly, presents ArtBeat, Making it to Music. Bring sketchbooks, yarn and other (non-paint) supplies, and work on projects while musicians play at our open mic. Additional features: supply swap and a variety of workshops including Upcycled Pamphlet Journal and Basic and Advanced Knitting.

Event is open to artists of all ages and skill levels and the first 50 receive a free homemade cookie.

$5 admission. 20% of the proceeds from this event will support the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership.


workshop | Afro Brasilian & Afreestyle Dance (8/8)

Saturdays July 11 & August 8, 4 to 5:30 p.m.afrobasilian

An interpretation of Afro Brasilian and West African Movement Qualities facilitated Lela Aisha Jones & Alex Shaw. $15 for one session, $25 for both sessions. For more information contact flyground@gmail.com or 850.459.9021.


workshop | Mindfulness Meditation and Movement

Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Practice movement with the spirit of mindfulness, in a group, with guided instruction. This 2-hour offering is an opportunity to explore your experience of physical sensation, thought and emotion through movement with a goal of enhancing awareness and acceptance of whatever is found. Movement practice will be followed by sitting meditation. Cost: $20. [more]