-Courtesy of Philly PR Girl
City Winery Philadelphia is making sure the February holidays are celebrated the right way with show offerings for Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras, and select shows to kick off their two-month fundraising initiative for Black History Month and Women’s History Month.
At the start of the month, City Winery will be launching their two-month fundraiser for Black History Month in February and Women’ History Month in March. “Still I Rise” is the first part of the initiative, featuring several shows throughout February in which a portion of programming proceeds will be donated in honor of Black History Month. The three beneficiaries of “Still I Rise” are Black Feminist Future, Black Voters Matter, and In Our Own Voice. Participating shows include:
- Brian Courtney Wilson on February 1 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sheila E and the E-Train on February 8 at 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
- Mister Mann Presents: Youth Jam Session on February 12 at 7 p.m.
- Buzz Gworls – My Chocolate Valentine Drag Brunch on February 12 at 12 p.m.
- Comedy and R&B Hosted by Lawrence Killebrew and Shanell Renee on February 13 at 7:30 p.m.
- Valentine’s Day with Breakwater on February 14 &15 at 7:30 p.m.
- The Jeff Bradshaw and Glenn Jones Experience – An Evening of Jazz & Classic Soul on February 16 at 7:30 p.m.
- Zo! And Tall Black Guy on February 17 at 8 p.m.
- Neo Soul/Pop/Rock Songstress and Philly’s Own RES on February 18 at 7:30 p.m.
- Gospel Brunch with Tamika Patton on February 19 at 12 p.m.
- An Evening with Charles Jenkins on February 19 at 8 p.m.
- CeCe Peniston on February 21 at 7:30 p.m.
- Teedra Moses on February 24 at 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
- Acute Inflections – “A Change Is Gonna Come” on February 26 at 6 p.m.
City Winery Philadelphia is also pulling out all the stops for Valentine’s Day this year, offering shows for the perfect romantic outing. The shows during the week of Valentine’s Day include:
- Sheila E and the E-Train on February 8 at 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
- Denny Laine of The Moody Blues – Songs and Stories on February 11 at 7:30 p.m.
- Valentines Weekend with Unloveable – The Smiths/Morrissey Tribute Band on February 11 at 7:30 p.m.
- Buzz Gworls – My Chocolate Valentine Drag Brunch on February 12 at 12 p.m.
- Comedy and R&B Hosted by Lawrence Killebrew and Shanell Renee on February 13 at 7:30 p.m.
- Valentine’s with Breakwater on February 14 & 15 at 7:30 p.m.
- Ariel Posen – The Solo Tour on February 15 at 7:30 p.m.
- The Jeff Bradshaw and Glenn Jones Experience – An Evening of Jazz & Classic Soul on February 16 at 7:30 p.m.
- Ben Seltzer & Friends Present: Love Songs Featuring Whit Lane on February 17 at 7:30 p.m.
The end of February brings more exciting celebrations at City Winery Philadelphia including a special Mardi Gras show featuring Philly Gumbo on Saturday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. Philly Gumbo has pioneered New Orleans Music and Mardi Gras celebrations in Philadelphia, thrilling audiences with their party-hearty, dance-inducing mix of New Orleans R&B, blues, funk, soul, and reggae for more than three decades.
For more info on “Still I Rise,” Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras shows, or other offerings, visit their website. Keep up to date with City Winery Philadelphia’s many exciting events on Instagram, @citywineryphil, Twitter, @citywineryphil, and Facebook, @citywineryphil.
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