Black Squirrel Club

f you find yourself near Fishtown and spot an old 19th-century brick building with tall windows glowing in colors and some musical commotion inside — step in it inside.

This fall — cold or warm, damp or dry — feels perfect for hiding somewhere cozy, smoking a cigarette, and thinking.

If you find yourself near Fishtown and spot an old 19th-century brick building with tall windows glowing in colors and some musical commotion inside — step in it inside
Chances are, it’s Black Squirrel Club

t’s a place you can get lost in — you’re never quite sure if it’s a museum or just what hoarding would look like if it had taste.

And even if it feels like a fever dream, your heart will start beating faster: the mix of triggers, tangled rhythms, fascinating people, and strange objects around every corner can make your head spin — and you won’t want to go back to your office the next morning.

Every Monday — Monday Night Jam Session
Open jazz jams, live improvisation, local and guest musicians | $5–10

Oct 16 — West Philadelphia Orchestra | Balkan-funk-punk brass energy | $20
Oct 18 — Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society | hot jazz, vaudeville, 1920s vibes | $20–25
Oct 21 — Profs & Pints: Japan’s Monsters | talk on Japanese folklore & creatures | $10–15
Oct 25 — Bluegrass Night w/ Wood Flower + Midnight Flyer | bluegrass jam | $15–20
Oct 26 — Profs & Pints: A Guide to Witches | lecture on witches, culture, symbolism | $10–15
Oct 30 — Lizdelise + Lexxie Mathis + Elly Kace | experimental pop / performance | $15–20
Oct 31 — Root Settaz: All Hallows Reggae Bash | Halloween reggae party | $15–20

Location: 1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA 19125