Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/27/2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Uptown Theater
Categories
Dive into the history of the Uptown Theater at the famous venue’s PA 250 Community and Uptown Black Music Month Celebration. In its 1960s heyday, it was a crown entertainment jewel in the United States, as many Black pop and soul royalty graced the stage — Ray Charles, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Stevie Wonder, the Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye, BB King, Martha Reeves, The Supremes, the Jackson Five, and more. To capture the storied history, enjoy a visit to a pop-up museum featuring virtual tours and artefacts donated by historians, archivists, musicians, record labels, and community members. All of the treasures tell the Uptown’s pivotal role in American entertainment since its inception as a movie house in 1929. Take part in the Community Garden celebration with workshops featuring songwriting, sound recording, musical instrument lessons, and film screenings. Vibe to a concert by the Uptown Got Talent Vocal Coaching program’s local rising artists, as well as the sounds of The Scratch Brothers, DJ King and E The DJ.
Free, but a $20 donation is encouraged. Pre-register, 10 a.m. EST to 3 p.m. EST. Uptown Theater, 2240 N. Broad St. Email: info@philadelphiauptowntheater.org, www.philadelphiauptowntheater.org