The Rotunda has been closed to the public since March due to COVID-19, but the pandemic has not stopped the popular West Philly venue and arts organization from offering many virtual events this summer: performances, classes & workshops and even festivals! All events are free and available to the public via Zoom or Facebook.

The list of events for the rest of the summer is below. On September 19 and 20, The Rotunda is hosting Philadelphia’s 14th Annual Black Women’s Arts Festival and is currently seeking participants – singers, dancers and other performers and poets, storytellers and other artists who can live stream (by Zoom) from their home or studio. Short film submissions and workshop presenters/speakers/panelists are also wanted. Artists will receive a stipend which will be decided based on fundraising. Volunteers and interns of all colors and genders are also sought to assist in planning and organizing for this event. Artists, presenters, and volunteers/interns can contact Cassendre Xavier, Founder & Director by email: BWAFphilly@gmail.com.

Donations can be sent via Paypal to cxmusic@gmail.com (Please use the Friends & Family option) or use this link. 

Saturday, July 18 @ 11 a.m.

The Rotunda and Bowerbird present a Tuvan throat-singing demo with Alash. Register here (one spot per household).

Thursday, July 23 @ 6 p.m.

Vision Driven Artists Series presents: Website Design Basics. Facilitated by Rana Fayez on Zoom. Register here.

Saturdays July 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 8 @ 3 p.m.

Moder Alejrifes “Reincarnations from the Future” Recycled Art: a 3-part class taught by Brujo de la Mancha. Please commit to attending all three classes. Register here.

Saturday, Aug. 1 @ 12 p.m.

Jay Sand, founder and lead teacher of All Around This World presents a participatory world music jam featuring songs and rhythms from several countries and continents. Register here.

Monday, Aug. 10 @ 6 p.m.

Vision Driven Artists Series presents: Creating an Artist Statement. Facilitated by Michele Kishita on Zoom. Register here.

Saturday, Aug. 22 @ 12 p.m.

Join Farah Siraj for a free livestream interactive concert sponsored by The Rotunda, featuring music from her albums Dunya and Nomad. The concert will livestream directly from Farah’s Facebook artist page:
www.facebook.com/farahsirajmusic.