The weather forecast this weekend predicts plenty of rain. Fortunately, you’ll be able to hide out inside at West Philly’s Golden Tea House or Nacho House for most of the weekend when OK FEST takes over the makeshift concert spaces. Johnny Brenda’s/DIY promoter Barrett Lindgren has put together a few sweet lineups for the fest’s inaugural run, which is anchored by some rising stars from our local music scene and beyond. On Friday at Golden Tea House, the stacked bill will be headlined by infectiously catchy, pop-punk trio Cayetana with support from the always impressive songwriting of Radiator Hospital, buzzing Siltbreeze signees Amanda X, Katie Crutchfield and Kyle Gilbride’s Great Thunder, The Ambulars, and Worriers. On Saturday evening at the beloved DIY space, there will be the one-two punch of Speedy Ortiz and Swearin’ along with Pile, The Holidays, Hound, Gunk, and Pinkwash. And for those who like to get an early start on their partying, Nacho House will be hosting a Saturday matinee with Mannequin Pussy, Sheer Mag, and Marge. Now, my only question is: Between all these rad bands and rabid indie music fans, how is everyone going to fit in both houses? I guess – come early and find out for yourself! OK FEST – Golden Tea House & Nacho House, (Please contact BarrettLindgren@gmail.com for more info.), 3pm (matinee) & 7pm, $5 (matinee)/$8 – $12 (sliding scale), All Ages – Alexis V.
Other places to hide out from the rain this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT Martha Graham Cracker’s 9th Anniversary Spectacular, Johnny Showcase
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Juston Stens & The Get Real Gang (Record Release), Goodnight Lights, SAT Song Dogs, The Bigness, Cold Roses, SUN Sore Saints, Kids
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Cardillo, Bird Watcher, Tin Horses, SAT The Plums, Momma Hankton, GRIP, SUN Beelzefuzz, Brain Candle
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) FRI Noah Breakfast
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SUN Tabor Rocks: Heavy Temple, The Nosebleeds, Wizard Eye
Bourbon and Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI The Abandos, Twinks, SAT The One2s, The Black Market Opera, SUN AyeAye, Weekender
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI (Balcony) David Hoagie and His Heroes, The Wanderers, Kingfisher, Tasty Face, SUN (Balcony) Sing, Bird of Prey
TLA (334 South St.) FRI Suzann Christine
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Box of Rain, Pure Jerry (Upstairs) Lloyd Alexander
The Barbary (951 N. Frankford Ave.) SUN Our Waking Deception, Nations, Orpheus Sets Fire
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Dockument, Tippy and the Shy Guys, SAT Old Scratch, SUN Little Big League
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI KeN, Howling Fantods, SAT Phreak N’ Queer Arts & Music Festival: Icon Ebony Fierce, Gin Saint Germaine, H.I.M. Lee SUN The Pretty Greens
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Man About a Horse, Midwestern Exposure, Matt Spitko
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Hannah Zaic & The Damaged Goods, Chalk & The Beige Americans, boog, Solus Rex, SAT Molly Rhythm, Ang & The Damn Band, Wonder & Fury, The Loud Company
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Andrea Nardello
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI (Upstairs) Melissa Clampferr, John Dutton/Dark Continent, Tree Rats (CD Release), SAT Andrew and the Rhythm Hounds, SmoKe/Joe Corabi, Mark Evans, SUN Paul Kurrey, Laura Cheadle, Valentina & The Vanishing Points
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Reckless Dodgers
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) SAT Herostreet, De Tierra Caliente
2nd Street Festival (Germantown Ave.) The Quixote Project, The Late Saints, Hennessey Bonfire, The Downtown Shimmy, Lovers League, No Good Sister, The Hello Strangers, New Sound Brass Band, (Fairmount Ave.) Shape Breaker, Needle Points, Pine Barons, Joe Sweeney & The Long Hair Arkestra, DRGN King, Mock Suns, TJ Kong & The Atomic Bomb, Weird Hot, Black Landlord, (Piazza) Natalie Chapkis, School of Rock, Mach 22, All Volunteer Army
The Grape Room (105 Grape St) FRI Catullus, SAT Buddy Roc, Adam Travis, Joshua Popejoy
Ardmore Music Hall SAT Somewhere South, The Golden Monkeys
The Pharmacy (1300/02 S. 18th St.) FRI DRONEZ
Little Berlin (2430 Coral St. FRI Cars Will Burn, Fade Sunshine, Bananas Symphony, Bennett Daniels
Nacho House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT OK Fest Day 2: (Matinee) Mannequin Pussy, Sheer Mag, Marge
Milhouse (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Post Season, Bad Heat
A House Named Virtue (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Jay Purdy
1427 Frankford Ave. SUN Gretchen Lohse