PhilaMOCA — music venue

PhilaMOCA

PhilaMOCA in Philadelphia has 58 upcoming shows. Next: TOXIC MOON on Sun, Oct 4. Full calendar, lineups and tickets on Ckord.

If you are looking for one of the most uniquely weird, fiercely independent, and creatively fearless venues in Philadelphia, you have to spend a night at PhilaMOCA (the Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art).Located in the Callowhill neighborhood (often referred to by locals as the "Eraserhood" due to its historic connection to filmmaker David Lynch), the building itself is a piece of bizarre history. It is housed in a building that formerly served as a showroom for Finney & Son's mausoleums and tombstones! Today, the space has been transformed into a legendary, multi-purpose underground arts hub and music venue.With an intimate capacity of just 175 people, PhilaMOCA occupies a rare and beloved niche in the city's scene. It operates as an all-ages, BYOB venue that brings in an incredibly eclectic mix of underground indie rock, avant-garde punk, and experimental acts. But music is only half the story—they are equally famous for hosting obscure cult movie screenings, independent film festivals, and bizarre performance art pieces. It is unpretentious, incredibly welcoming, and guarantees a deeply memorable, completely off-the-wall night out.Local Tip: Because PhilaMOCA does not have a bar, it is strictly BYOB! Grab a six-pack from a local bottle shop or a bottle of wine before you arrive. Also, be sure to take a minute to check out whatever rotating, wonderfully weird local art exhibition is currently hanging on the gallery walls during the show.

Address: 531 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Phone: +12675199651

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