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Who says you need alcohol to raise a glass?! We’re turning up the excitement at Dancing With the Ancestors! Rise & Ritual Apothecary is bringing the power of plants to the party with their botanical teas and handcrafted mocktails! Rooted in plant medicine, they’re bringing something special to the celebration! And for our sober guests, we’ve got you covered! November 7 | Rivers Casino Philadelphia The countdown is ON! The experience is getting better and better! Grab your tickets before they’re gone!
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The energy is building, and November 7 is almost here Tavis RedTail Hawk sits down with King Charles at Bartram’s Garden during Indigenous Peoples Day for a moment of music, culture, and connection. Watch this two-minute conversation until the end! November 7, King Charles brings his sound to the Dancing With The Ancestors Gala at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. We’re in the final stretch of ticket sales. Come in your finest, bring your people, and share a beautiful evening honoring our roots and celebrating who we are. The night is calling. Will you be there?
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I really need to learn how to play this squeezebox of mine before Quilombo de Philadelphia April 2027 🪗🪗🪗 Heading to Lafayette for @festsacadiens to bask in the warm sun, consume as much boudin as humanly possible, and meet some zydeco musicians. Quilombo de Philadelphia April 2027 where Zydeco + Forro = ✨
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To the ones who said, “But Why?” The scene 🎬🎥 August 2023. I had just spent a week at a Brazilian immersion camp on the West Coast with my samba siblings from Boston and Austin. On the drive back to San Francisco, before flying home to Philly, I couldn’t stop thinking about my experience at camp and what it means to study these traditions as someone with skin in the game. 🗣️ In the US, money gives you access to these traditions. 🗣️ When do we start openly talking about the African roots of Brazilian music? We can’t assume everyone does their own research. 🗣️ Where are the Black people? In that moment, I knew: I’m going to do my own thing. I’m grateful to the tradition bearers who believed in my vision and my commitment to uplifting Black Philadelphians, giving us the opportunities to learn, play and participate together in a piece of our African & Brazilian musical history. QUILOMBO DE PHILADELPHIA April 2027
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The gloomy weather has been a huge bummer, but reminiscing on our incredible Saturday spent with @phonk215 @esholts is lifting our spirits! On Saturday Sept 19th, the Leeway staff joined our Leeway x @nextfab_phl art + technology artist in residence, Elaine Smith for her culminating parade event! It was a beautiful afternoon of cultural exchange and celebration! 🥳 We are so grateful to be a part of @esholts journey and discovery of how to make parade culture more physically accessible! Take us back to a Saturday with @phonk215 @jubileeschool4211 @ficaphillycapoeira and @iglesiasgardens please!
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It was a joy to welcome Elaine Smith, our 2026 Leeway x NextFab art and technology resident, as she kicked off a beautiful day of music, movement and community with Bloco Oyá. Led by the powerful sounds of the intergenerational community Bloco Afro, the parade brought neighbors of all ages into the streets, complete with Samba Foundation dancers and the debut of Elaine’s new surdo parade contraption. We loved seeing this project begin at NextFab and come alive in the community!
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🗣️ “Que Bloco É Esse!” My jubilee school sambistas @jubileeschool4211 completed their 1st samba stroll 🥁🥁🖤🖤🖤 #ontothenextone #blocoafro #communityblocoday
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An elegant night. A powerful gathering. The East Coast is showing up. Dancing With The Ancestors 2026 takes over Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Saturday, November 7 from 6–10 PM for an evening of culture, celebration, live music, dancing and the red carpet. Black tie or your own cultural attire. Live performances by King Charles FNYK, MaDarrius Maximus, Red Blanket & Young Cedar Drum, and the Lenapehoking Reestablishment Project, plus our 2026 honorees and special guests representing Indigenous communities across the East Coast. EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $125 Elders & Students: $75 Carload Special: Buy 4, Get 1 FREE Table Special: Buy 8, Get 2 FREE 18+ event Last year SOLD OUT, and this year we’re going bigger. Get your people together, dress up and come spend an unforgettable night with us. Sponsors and East Coast Indigenous vendors are still being accepted. And make a weekend of it! Native American House Alliance Powwow is happening the very next day, Sunday, November 8, at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. Dancing With The Ancestors 2026 November 7 | 6–10 PM Rivers Casino Philadelphia The East Coast is showing up
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THE FORECAST FOR SATURDAY LOOKS PERFECT for a @phonk215 gathering and celebration! Join @esholts and the entire Leeway staff for a community stroll beginning at @nextfab_phl led by by Bloco Oyá, our intergenerational community Bloco Afro, and Samba Foundation dancers! Take to the streets with parade choreography and and the debut of Elaine's brand-new surdo parade contraption! Make it a family affair and join us at the end for a BBQ, a DJ, arts & crafts for all ages, and a joyful community samba de roda to close out the day at @iglesiasgardens ! Saturday, Sept 19th beginning at 1pm 📍Beginning at NextFab, 1800 N American St 📍 Join anytime 1-5pm at Iglesias Gardens, 425 Arlington St 💃 Let us know you're coming luma.com/leeway-onuo OR via the link in our bio!
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DANCING WITH THE ANCESTORS 2026 THE EAST COAST IS SHOWING UP. Saturday, November 7 | 6–10 PM Rivers Casino Philadelphia An elegant evening celebrating Indigenous culture, community and excellence on the Philadelphia waterfront. LIVE MUSIC • DRUMMING • DANCING • RED CARPET • DINNER • AWARDS Featuring King Charles FNYK • Shinnecock MaDarrius Maximus • Mashpee Wampanoag Red Blanket & Young Cedar • Drum Lenapehoking Reestablishment Project • Live Singing & Dancing Plus our 2026 Honorees, special guests and Indigenous community from across the East Coast. NEW TICKET SPECIALS 4 + 1 FREE Bring your crew. Buy 4 tickets and get the 5th FREE. TABLE SPECIAL: 8 + 2 FREE Buy 8 tickets and receive 2 FREE. That’s a full 10-seat table! ELDERS $75 • STUDENTS $75 18+ EVENT This year we’re going bigger. Come dressed in black tie or your own cultural attire and get ready for a beautiful night overlooking the Delaware River, with an incredible red carpet, waterfront views and a heated balcony made for those gala-night pictures. INDIGENOUS VENDORS WANTED We are now accepting vendor inquiries, with a special call for East Coast Indigenous vendors. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE GET YOUR TICKETS. GET YOUR TABLE. BRING YOUR PEOPLE. DANCING WITH THE ANCESTORS 2026 This is our night
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Samba Stroll Route September 19, 2027. Step-off at 1pm. See ya in the streets! SAMBA STROLL ROUTE •Gather at NextFab🥁🪘 •Walk to Philabundance (North 3rd Street) to join the route start •Head north on North 3rd Street •Cross West Berks Street >>>>First stop: 3rd & Norris Playground — pick-up spot •Head West on W Norris Street •Turn south on 4th Street •Right on West Hewson Street >>>>End at Arlington Street and Iglesias Gardens 🎉
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THIS WEEKEND IS FULL OF THINGS TO DO! If you’re looking for something to get into this weekend, here are a few events happening in Philadelphia and Delaware: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Root2Fruit Festival 2026 Fernhill Friends Play Village Ribbon Cutting | 12–4 PM 48th Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow | 10 AM–6 PM Descendanze: In Full Effect! | 7 PM at the Philadelphia Clef Club SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 48th Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow | 10 AM–6 PM Descendanze: In Full Effect! | 5 PM at the Philadelphia Clef Club There’s plenty happening, so get out, support community, enjoy the culture and have some fun this weekend! AND DON’T FORGET… Dancing With The Ancestors 2026 is coming November 7 to Rivers Casino Philadelphia! Early Bird tickets are $125, but quantities are limited. Last year we sold out, so don’t wait until the last minute. Get your Early Bird tickets while they’re still available!
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