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Malelani Café

Our collaboration with employees and patrons has been instrumental in growing Malelani from a simple restaurant into a cultural touchstone. At nighttime, the café doors open up, and we support community-building programs. Malelani provides a safe, stable place for people to just be themselves. We nourish people's souls through the visual arts, music, dance, political activism, poetry, comedy, small business, social events, and personal development. All interested in booking a performance should come to our regular Thursday Open Mic or email us at Malelani.mtairybooking@gmail.com

Regular Events
Special Events
Knit Night in Mount Airy!
Introducing a new knitting event! Every 3rd Monday grab your knitting and come relax and knit with Luv2Knit! Grab some dinner or just a drink/snack and hang out with others who also love to knit! Luv2Knit & More is a local yarn store in Jenkintown, PA with a vast selection of high quality yarns and notions for a variety of price ranges. Luv2Knit focuses on the mental health benefits of fiber art and shares this wonder with folks through individual lessons, group classes and free weekly social events. Every ounce of support for Luv2Knit also supports our nonprofit, Therapeutic CraftCare, a literacy and fiber art teaching program that works with the Philadelphia school district and the boys and girls club. Learn more about Luv2Knit & More on socials, @luv2knitandmore, our website or by stopping in! www.luv2knitandmore.com 267-886-2000
Musical Mondays! Open Mic w/ Benny P.
Musical Monday Open Mic hosted by Benny P! Open Mic is the 1st Monday of every month from 7 - 9 PM! Please inquire if you are interested in booking a featured spot!
Musical Mondays! Jazz Night w/ Bill Schenk
The 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 6 - 9 PM! A rotating ensemble of jazz musicians and singers led by saxophone extraordinaire William Schenk. Come to listen or possibly join if you are a musician or singer!
Thursday Open Mic w/ Rusty & Jan
Our regular Thursday open mic! Every Thursday from 6:30 - 9:30 PM. Walk-Ins Welcome! OR to sign up in advance join the Facebook group "Malelani Open Mikers"
Say It Wit' Ya Chest Poetry Open Mic
The 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7 - 9 PM! Say It Wit Ya Chest Poetry Open Mic!
Sweet Stanzas Poetry Open Mic
Late night Poetry Open Mic! The 2nd Saturday of every month from 9 to 11 PM! If you've been to Sweet Stanzas before, you already know-it's more than an open mic. It's a vibe, a safe space, a stage for storytellers, poets, musicians, and dreamers. Hosted by Reagan Watkins aka Sugar Poems. $10 entry / BYOB / Kitchen Open Late
Jun
20
Sat
dr. cyfi
5:30 pm
Saturday, June 20th at 5:30 PM! dr. cyfi, also known as Cy, is a self-taught musician and songwriter, as well as producer. They tend to write music in the indie pop/folk/rock genres. Music and acting are their biggest passions and they can't wait to perform at Malelani Cafe for everyone!
Jun
27
Sat
The Last Saturday Sessions with Michael London
5:00 pm
Part of a monthly series featuring Michael London with different Collaborators. In this version of the Last Saturday Sessions at Malelani, I'll be collaborating with the one and only Rolly Brown. Rolly Brown is a guitarist living in Bucks County PA. He has been a Nat’l Guitar Fingerpicking Champion and a Philadelphia Music Award nominee. Over a long and checkered musical career, he has been a solo performer, sideman, studio musician, radio producer, and teacher. His musical passions have included folk, blues, jazz, swing, bluegrass, and original fingerstyle guitar. He is adept at both fingerpicking and flatpicking. He is particularly known for his clear, concise teaching style. Rolly is also an acupuncturist and T’ai Chi Ch’uan instructor, and a dog lover. For a less music-centric look at Rollyworld, visit rollybrown.com.
Jun
28
Sun
Antar Goodwin
1:00 pm
Antar Goodwin, a Philadelphia-based roots and blues artist, blends the grit of classic blues with the soul of Americana in his music. Before gaining recognition with his band, Antar Goodwin & The Faithful Sinners, he spent 15 years as a bassist in New York City’s vibrant music scene. During this time, he served as a musical director, co-writer, performed , and/or recorded with several national touring artists, including Sting, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Bruce Katz, Sean Chambers, Ruth Brown, Benny Golson, and co-wrote songs that made The Billboard Top 10 (Blues). His raw honesty and emotional depth create a powerful invitation for listeners. With a deep well of storytelling and masterful guitar work, Antar takes audiences on a journey of truth and transformation through his timeless sound.

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