Open Mic & Mateada Mixer

Overview

Join Jack Faracchio, Yerba Crew, and Old City Kava for a daytime open mic mateada with live music, yerba mate, botanicals, and community.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of live music, yerba mate, and botanical drinks at Old City Kava Company in Philadelphia.

This daytime gathering brings together musicians, creatives, and community members for a welcoming open mic and yerba mate experience hosted by Jack Faracchio of Adventure Lost and Yerba Crew, with a featured performance from Lydia Blair.

The afternoon blends the energy of a traditional open mic with the community aspect of yerba mate, creating a space where people can listen, perform, connect, and enjoy the atmosphere of one of Old City’s most unique community cafés.

Guests are welcome whether you want to perform, listen, meet new people, or simply enjoy the vibe.

Event Timeline

11:00 AM – Arrival & Yerba Mate Preparation
Guests are welcome to arrive early, settle in, and experience yerba mate with Yerba Crew. If you’ve never tried mate before, this is a great time to learn how it’s prepared, ask questions, and get comfortable in the space before the music begins.

12:00 PM – Open Mic Sign-Ups Begin
Musicians who would like to perform can add their name to the lineup. Most performers typically share two to three songs, depending on how many people sign up.

12:30 PM – Live Music Begins
The open mic session hosted by Jack Faracchio kicks off, featuring performances from local musicians and a featured set from Lydia Blair.

Afternoon – Music, Mate, and Community
Throughout the afternoon, guests can continue enjoying mate, listening to music, and connecting with others as performances rotate through the lineup.

What to Expect

• Live acoustic music and open mic performances
• Featured performances from Jack Faracchio and Lydia Blair
• A relaxed and welcoming creative community environment
• Yerba mate preparation and samples with Yerba Crew
• Kava and botanical drinks available from Old City Kava
• Opportunities to meet musicians, artists, and new friends

New to Yerba Mate?

A mateada is simply a social gathering centered around sharing yerba mate, a traditional South American drink known for its smooth, steady energy and social nature.

If you’ve never tried it before, this event is a great place to experience it for the first time. Yerba Crew will have supplies available and will help guide anyone curious about the tradition.

You’re also welcome to bring your own mate gourd and yerba if you already drink mate.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Old City Kava Company
40 S. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA

This is a free community event. Feel free to stop by for a bit or stay for the entire afternoon.

Come hang out, drink mate, listen to music, and connect with others in a relaxed creative space.

Follow @yerbacrew , @jackfaracchio, and @oldcitykava on Instagram for event updates and highlights after the event.

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