Black Squirrel Club
A Performing Arts Venue at 1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia
"Best jazz jam in the city. That's each Monday." - Philadelphia Magazine
Upcoming Events

SEP 4
Bobby Zankel and the Sound of Sangha
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The Sound of Sangha is collaboration between People’s Music Supply and Bobby Zankel, uniting 12 improvisors to serve as a catalyst for compositions. While the orchestra is centered in creative music, the band is drawn from the hotbeds of free-improvisation, indie rock, classical, and jazz. While centered in creative music, the band is drawn from the hotbeds of free-improvisation, indie rock, classical, and jazz. The goal is to bring forward and hold the joyous contradiction. The many threads of being, woven together.
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Kelly Green Quartet
7:59 PM - 10:30 PM
“Kelly Green does something few artists can, she redraws the contours of jazz itself” (Paris-Move)!
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SEP 7 SERIES
Philly Roda de Samba e Choro - Sep 7
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In Brazil, samba is a style of music and dance, a community celebration, and a way of life. The “Philly Roda de Samba e Choro” presents samba as it is most often performed in Rio de Janeiro, with people gathered around a table, playing tunes, singing along, drinking, and having fun.
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SEP 8 SERIES
The Monday Night Jam Session
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday's are truly the best! Come to Philadelphia's hottest weekly jam session for a steady stream of phenomenal musicians from around Philly and beyond. Bassist Richard Hill Jr. is your guide on this journey, assembling a different house band each week, composed of some of the area's most creative and versatile musicians. Each week, take this delightfully unpredictable adventure in jazz. You never know who will show!
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SEP 12
The Smooth Show
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
A Philadelphia-based band blending jazz, funk, R&B, hip-hop, & soul to create a unique experience & a fun time!
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SEP 14
Hansen-Protasi Group
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The Hansen-Protasi Group is a jazz sextet comprised of four horns, bass and drums. They bring fresh,
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SEP 15 SERIES
The Monday Night Jam Session
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday's are truly the best! Come to Philadelphia's hottest weekly jam session for a steady stream of phenomenal musicians from around Philly and beyond. Bassist Richard Hill Jr. is your guide on this journey, assembling a different house band each week, composed of some of the area's most creative and versatile musicians. Each week, take this delightfully unpredictable adventure in jazz. You never know who will show!
SEP 15 • SEP 22 • SEP 29
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SEP 18 SERIES
West Philadelphia Orchestra - Sep 18
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The Premier Avant Folk Village Dance Party Brass Band! A Philadelphia Institution! Balkan beats, klezmer classics, New Orleans funky brass, punk, hip-hop, frevo, ska and more!
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SEP 20
Edgardo Cintron's Mambo Magic
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Get ready for an electrifying night of intoxicating Latin rhythms with this incredible, soulful 10-p
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SEP 22 SERIES
The Monday Night Jam Session
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday's are truly the best! Come to Philadelphia's hottest weekly jam session for a steady stream of phenomenal musicians from around Philly and beyond. Bassist Richard Hill Jr. is your guide on this journey, assembling a different house band each week, composed of some of the area's most creative and versatile musicians. Each week, take this delightfully unpredictable adventure in jazz. You never know who will show!
SEP 22 • SEP 29
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SEP 28
Isaac Felix
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Hailing from Caguas, Puerto Rico, Isaac carries the torch of jazz's timeless legacy, infusing it wit
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SEP 29 SERIES
The Monday Night Jam Session
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday's are truly the best! Come to Philadelphia's hottest weekly jam session for a steady stream of phenomenal musicians from around Philly and beyond. Bassist Richard Hill Jr. is your guide on this journey, assembling a different house band each week, composed of some of the area's most creative and versatile musicians. Each week, take this delightfully unpredictable adventure in jazz. You never know who will show!
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OCT 3 SERIES
Nicholas Krolak [Voice = Power: 5th Anniversary Concert] - Oct 3
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
"Somewhere between Charles Mingus and Johnny Greenwood there is a sound that bassist/composer Nicholas Krolak seeks."
OCT 3 • OCT 4
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OCT 4 SERIES
Nicholas Krolak [Voice = Power: 5th Anniversary Concert] - Oct 4
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
"Somewhere between Charles Mingus and Johnny Greenwood there is a sound that bassist/composer Nicholas Krolak seeks."
Get TicketsAbout Us
Step into our historic 1890s steam plant in the heart of Fishtown, where we host musical performances, special events, and private gatherings. Our venue features two distinct spaces with vintage chandeliers, exposed brick walls, and authentic cobblestone areas.
Weekly Jazz Jam Session
Every Monday 7:00-10:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)
Join Philadelphia's finest musicians for our acclaimed jazz jam sessions
Speakeasy Atmosphere
Immerse yourself in the ambiance of exposed brick, vintage chandeliers, and the warm glow of stage lights.
Live Jazz & Events
Two distinct spaces featuring musical performances, special events, and private gatherings.
Craft Cocktails
Expertly crafted drinks served at our repurposed vintage bars, each with its own story.
Our Venue


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Location
1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Hours
Hours vary by event, please check our schedule for door times. We look forward to seeing you!