The MAAS Building & 5th Side

Name: The MAAS Building & 5th Side
Address: 1325 N Randolph Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, US
Telephone: (267) 239-2851
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

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The MAAS Building & 5th Side

A creative cultural hub, event space & urban oasis in the S Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.
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12/05/2024

❄️Winter listings! Music for cold weather & dark days. Tix in bio! ❄️

*12/8* bowerbird presents: chris dingman
Weird & lovely soundscape from the vibraphone. bring a yoga mat!

*12/21* MAAS Makers’ Market
Cozy fire, cozy drinks, cozy snacks & LPs spinning while you browse handmade wares for last-min buys

*1/11* maas presents: TIMBALONA w DJ Vspice
Dance into 2025 guided by the rhythmic prowess of the dynamic Caribbean Afro Latino percussion ensemble

*1/31* maas presents: GENTICORUM w Midnight on the Water
Canadian-folk supergroup grace us with their world-renowned traditional arrangements

*2/04* maas presents: SAN MIGUEL FRASER w Box & String
A blend of soaring, dancing Castilian-Celtic strings that creates something entirely new & entirely captivating

*2/08* maas presents: GUILLERMO RUBINO
A showcase of tango for strings, from traditional tunes to present-day stylings

*2/15* maas presents: COMBO MELAZA w DJ Vspice
Vibe on a mix of covers and original tunes from the hottest salsa band in town

*3/26* fire museum presents: TARTA RELENA
A ca****la that reimagines song traditions across generations and geographies, blending modern and ancient sounds into spellbinding harmony

….more to come ❄️

11/20/2024

*artists - come stay with us*

10(ish) days left to apply for one of our two WINTER ARTIST RESIDENCIES. Offering three weeks’ access to the Upstairs Studio Space and onsite accommodation in the MAAS Cottage, we’re welcoming artists from far and near to start 2025 by living, dreaming and creating in Philly.

Run in collab with , we have an open call residency, as well as one dedicated to work exploring loss, grief, death and dying.

More info via link in bio, or on our site. DMs open for questions. 💚

11/12/2024

This Thursday! MAAS 5th Side! 7pm!

The multi-talented graces our stage, along with and (led by MAAS’ very own dear , mais oui)! It’s going to be a perfect cozy night complete with bonfire, piano, camaraderie and warming beverages to boot.

Tickets via link in bio or on the door. ❤️‍🔥

11/08/2024

APPLICATIONS FOR 2925 MAAS ARTIST RESIDENCIES ARE OPEN!

Back for another year, MAAS is offering two, three-week Winter Artist Residencies between January and March 2025. For the first time, we’re opening up our mission of cold-weather connection and creativity to nationwide applications, and offering onsite accommodations in the lovely (and cozy!) MAAS Cottage.

One residency will be open-call, and the other is in collaboration with our friends The Threshold Collective, which will be granted to an artist or group that are specifically looking to create work centered on themes of loss, grief, death and dying.

Find out more and apply: https://www.maasbuilding.com/resident-artist-application

10/25/2024

tonight at MAAS: delve into the sound worlds of places beyond human reach. Unseen Rain celebrate the release of their new album Drift with the help of instrumental art-rocker Mike Kennedy. Upstairs! 7pm! Tix link in bio.

10/18/2024

Tonight @ Maas! present a Grief Cabaret @ Maas. 6-9pm $25

10/10/2024

TOMORROW 10/11/24 - 7PM - UPSTAIRS @ MAAS

Big Bend -
Will Owen -
Systolic Murmurs -
Koof & Friends -

Space chamber pop! Soundscapes! Soulful worlds of sound! Tickets in bio.

10/01/2024

🍁***OCTOBER AT MAAS!*** All ticket links in the bio! 🍁

*10/3 - Live at MAAS: Flamingo Sketches + Ray Jackson*
Flamingo Sketches blend folk dance music with modern musical stylings, throwing everything from Stevie Wonder to Taylor Swift into the mix. Ray Moose Jackson is a performance poet whose work is not content to live in poetry readings and literary events. This evening is a very special mashup of the two.

*10/4 - Variant 6 Presents: RE/FRAME*
Philadelphia based vocal chamber music ensemble Variant 6 presents RE/FRAME, showcasing virtuosic acapella music spanning from the 1500’s to music that was written in the last five years.

*10/9 - Live at MAAS: Tongue Depressor + Full Size + Patrick Gallagher*
Trance inducing microtonal fiddle-drone from duo Tongue Depressor, avant-garde instrumentalist Full Size and sound artist Patrick Gallagher.

*10/11 - Live at MAAS: Big Bend + Will Owen + Systolic Murmurs + Koof & Friends*
The third album from Big Bend (aka pianist/composer Nathan Phillips) has been described as “reflective, elemental folk-meets-freeform that evokes rich 90s acoustic rock and jazz influenced British post pop songwriting.” Space-chamber-pop at it’s finest.

*10/18 - R&T Productions: GRIEF CABARET & CLOWN FUNdraiser!*
A night of laughter and tears, featuring some of Philly’s finest performers, artisans, and service providers in an immersive evening surrounding and accepting GRIEF in all of its variations.

*10/20 - ASTRO NAUTICO Festival: Celebrating 15 Years*
Music collective and “serious record label” Astro Nautico celebrates 15 years of sonic community organizing and music industry disruption. Come and be fortified by food, handcrafted drinks, free narcan distribution, and a merchandise boutique featuring curated highlights from Astro Nautico’s vinyl, tape, and VHS catalogs, fall apparel, and rare one-off releases, test pressings, demo tapes, and more.

*10/2 - UNSEEN RAIN + MIKE KENNEDY*
Delve into the sound worlds of places beyond human reach with experimental Philly ensemble Unseen Rain, and instrumental art-rocker Mike Kennedy.

08/22/2024

We’ll be back with a full roster of Fall programming real soon, but in the meantime here’s a little more late-summer fun.

Join new, Baltimorean instrumental duo and friends .vil.eyes & for an evening of rhythmic beats, shifting soundscapes, and ambient vibes. In the Garden!

Music starts 7:30pm. 1320 N5th Street. Tickets at our link in bio or on the door!

06/05/2024

Last week was A-MAZING and we’re keeping it going this Friday with another stellar lineup in the glorious Garden.

On the tunes: swing’n’jazz meets folky Americana from Red Hot Ramblers *and* Kenny Raskin *and* Liten Platen *and* Brian Dolphin with Elizabeth LaPrelle! What!

On the pizza: will be firing it up with plenty for all.

And, as always, the bar will be serving up cool libations in exchange for your donations. All bar proceeds go to our MAAS Cultural Fund for supporting developing work by new artists. ❤️❤️❤️

05/29/2024

Yessssss - the Garden is open once more! Summer mode has well and truly been activated so stop by this Friday to partyyyy. Tunes this week from the balkan brass ensemble that needs zero intro! Drinks and starting at 6pm, dancing at 7pm. Tickets in bio and at the door! ☀️☀️☀️☀️

05/17/2024

Garden Bar on pause again this week, and next week too. Boo cloudy skies! Here’s to brighter days ahead 🌦️🌦️🌦️

05/10/2024

RAINCHECK. No Garden Bar tonight pals, due to the extremely unsummery weather out there. Stay warm and dry this weekend, and we’ll see ya soon. (Also watch out for a new TBD date for on the patio, later this year.) 🌦️

04/29/2024

GARDEN BARS ARE GO 💚💚 Yes, the 5th Side gates are open once again for live music, cold drinks and wood-fired pizza open to all.

Kicking off THIS FRIDAY, hit the patio with some unequivocal summery sounds to help you slide into the season… and every week brings a new musical treat, so definitely make plans to come back for more.

Our friend returns in May to churn out all the pizza your heart could desire. In June, we’re welcoming new friend and pizza artiste to the oven - expect slices par excellence.

Tickets $15, beer & pizza PAYG.

Garden Side! 1320 N5th Street, 19122.

Feels good to be BACK! ☀️🍕🎶🌿🍹🍺☀️

04/04/2024

APRIL @ MAAS! Swipe for listings!! 👉 Get yer tix at link in the bio.

*sun 4/7 - What do you ENDoor? A Community Wellness Workshop*
A unique community event designed to promote mental and physical well-being, while also addressing important safety issues felt by our city and neighbors. Hosted and facilitated by and this is a space for artistic self-expression led by a therapist who will guide the group as we create a mural about mental wellness and safe travel. Art materials supplied, all emotions welcome 💚

*sun 4/7 - Alexander / Systolic Murmurs / Hot Luggy & Ring Sour*
An evening of fingerpicking, American-primitive guitar from New Haven legend David Shapiro (aka ) plus strings’n’things friends Systolic Murmurs / Hot Luggy and audio-visual stylings from Ring Sour.

*tues 4/16 - Faoileán and Schenker + Warpeha*
A spectral, beyond-the-pale night of liminal Scandinavian and Irish folk tunes from contemporary-trad trio plus a duo performance by Folk & ambient winds player and experimental Hardanger fiddler

*wed 4/17 - USE Trio - Creative Concepts in Jazz #40*
Can you believe it, it’s the 40th installment of our beloved monthly BYO jazz night. Come and join (aka 🎷🥁 🎻 ) and special guests for musical treats.

*fro 4/26 - Kindling / Works In Progress*
Last chance this year(!) to see a showcase of WIP pieces from Philly’s brightest performing artists - feed back, share your thoughts & shape some exciting new work. Plus donation bar & cozy campfire!

*mon & weds, all month long - Albasario Salsa Lessons!*
MAAS is now home to ! Every Monday and Wednesday, master of the craft brings his passion for movement to the beautiful Upstairs studio. Beginner Lessons start at 7pm, Intermediate at 8pm. Absolute 🔥.

03/06/2024

MARCH @ MAAS! As ever, tix & info in the bio 💚

*thur 3/7 - Steampunk, Strings & Storytelling Songs*
From murder ballads to goth folk to steampunk-inspired vaudeville: an evening of songs that’ll haunt, enchant & entertain! Feat. & !!

*fri 3/8 - ANTIFASCIST FEMME SOIRÉE!*
It’s International Women’s Day! What better way to celebrate feminist solidarity than with the best & most brilliant cumbia-klezmer punkbods, ? Also featuring burlesque from the incredible edible and interactive art by

*fri 3/15 - An Evening with Geoff Kaufman*
Gather round for an evening of songs of social justice, ancient ballads, and tunes of the heart. Folk singer & storyteller Geoff Kaufman has been leading audiences to find truth, humor & beauty in music for over 40 years - and now he’s coming to MAAS.

*sun 3/17 - fire museum presents: naDuvil / in-between*
Through the lens of South Asian poetry that spans from centuries ago to modern times, naDuvil / in-between is a showcase of live Bharatanatyan & Carnatic music that explores a variety of dual concepts.

*weds 3/20 - USE Trio & Channel Collective*
It’s creative! It’s mellow! It’s BYOB! You know it, you love it. This month join the for a chill evening of cutting-edge jazz.

*fri 3/22 - Kindling / Works In Progress*
Come by and watch a showcase of WIP pieces from a new set of performing artists - there’s ample chance to feed back, share your thoughts & support/shape some exciting new work. There’s a donation bar & a campfire, too!

02/24/2024

Your weekend wrapped up: tonight at 7:30, hosts release party for Impatient, the new record from our fave post-rock jazz minimalists . Plus! Solos and a duo from Anne Ishii & Clint Takeda, plus the ever-ambient M.E. Tix at our link in the bio!

Tomorrow! 5pm! Kindling is back with some wintery, community-building warmth. Come by and watch a showcase of WIP pieces from Philadelphia performing artists - there’s ample chance to feed back, share your thoughts and support and shape some exciting new work. There’s a donation bar and a bonfire, too. Free to attend, masks required. 💚

02/08/2024

FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS!

*Fri 3/9 - The Sway of Rivers / Matt Davis Record Release Show*
Written during the deep pandemic, this folky, freeform and all-acoustic tribute to passing time, kids growing up and the cycles of life. All the good stuff.

*Weds 3/14 - the feels, valentine edition*
Following two incredible events in 2023, the IRL singles experience returns to bring you a new kinda v-day experience. Drop into a new level of connection, and leave feeling seen.

*Thur 3/15 - Planet of Sound: Sound Journey & Sacred Cacao Ceremony*
Embark on a guided, heart-opening journey toward peace, processing and release.

*Weds 3/21 - U.S.E Jazz Trio*
The boys are back for their regular MAAS-based infusion of creative jazz stylings. As ever, bring your fave libation and settle in for a chill evening.

*Sat 3/24 - fire museum presents: the early*
The always excellent fire museum is back with a record release show for post-rock jazz minimalists The Early, with support from friends Annie Ishii/Clint Takeda, and the ambient M.E.

*Sun 3/25 - Kindling: Works In Progress*
We’re Kindling for another year! On three eves in Feb, March and April, come by to join Philly artists as they gather to share their WIP projects, gain & give feedback and support the creative process. All welcome!

Address

1325 N Randolph Street
Philadelphia, PA
19122

Telephone

(267) 239-2851

Website

http://www.maasbuilding.com/

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