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05/14/2026
This week at Dahlak Paradise 🌙✨
Thursday we start with Poets Who Translate, a night of words, storytelling, and expression, followed by an Open Jam with Text Rich Ali and The Cassius Clays. Pull up, tap in, and catch the vibe 🎶
Friday it’s Suanaribbean Party hosted by AZU¡TO! Bringing together Arabic, Latin, AfroBeat, and global sounds for a dance floor experience that moves across cultures all night long 🌍🔥
Saturday we Slide Thru with Dj Ayo and Anshi the Rae spinning hip hop, Afro beats, NOLA bounce, and Miami bass. High energy, nonstop movement, and all the vibes 🌀
Sunday we Wine Down with Happy Hour from 4–6 PM. Ease into the evening with good drinks, good food, and good company 🍷✨
See you at Dahlak all weekend long
05/07/2026
This week at Dahlak Events
Thursday we’re bringing the vibes with the Pcktflwrs Community Jam. Live music, creative energy, open expression, and beautiful community connections all night long. Pull up and tap in 🎶
Friday we enter the portal with AfroPortal Pop Up Party featuring Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip Hop, House, and more. A party for the movers, dancers, and rhythm lovers. Come catch the energy and move all night 🌍🔥
Saturday we begin with Fireside Chats, our community conversation series designed for meaningful dialogue, reflection, and connection. Limited seating available, arrive early to join the conversation.
Later Saturday night we celebrate Strawberry Bubblegum: Poetik Selektions Birthday Bash 🍓💖
Expect open decks, a photo station, temp tattoos, dancing, surprises, and nonstop vibes all night long. Pink attire suggested!
04/22/2026
Dahlak, where every night hits different
Wednesday we set the tone with Wednesday Night Live, smooth live jazz over dinner from 6–9, then we turn it up with One Frequency by HoodFolx, a curated live music showcase and open mic starting at 9
Thursday it’s The Function Pt. 2 with DJ Delish, high energy, heavy vibes, and the mic is open. All categories welcome, just come ready to bring it!!!!!
Friday we get into Fools Paradise Comedy Open Mic with Charles Steele and Dezzie, comedy, vibes, and DJs keeping the party going all night
Saturday it’s Femmcee Type Beat presented by ChrysChrys and LoveTypebeat, all your favorite divas on repeat all night long
Pull up, bring your people, and catch a vibe all week at Dahlak Paradise🥳🥳
04/09/2026
Dahlak weekly lineup is here and it’s lit all week long
Wednesday Night Live sets the vibe with smooth live music and intimate dining, the perfect midweek link up
Thursday we celebrate Chris Perri with an Open Jam and birthday vibes, pull up, hop on the mic or just catch the energy
Friday it’s Fools Paradise, a comedy open mic hosted by Charles Steele and Dezzie with sounds by DJ BlkMdna. come laugh, vibe and maybe even grab the mic
Saturday we go all the way up with The Clappers by DJ Poetik Selektions, nonstop twerk, bounce and dancehall, bring your crew and your best moves
Sunday we wrap it up with Ayo Slide with DJ Ayo, a feel good day party vibe with nonstop hits, crowd interaction, dancing, and the kind of energy you don’t want to miss. the perfect way to close out the weekend
good vibes only all week at Dahlak
04/01/2026
Your weekly lineup at Dahlak
Wednesdays start smooth with Wednesday Weeknights Live, live music and intimate dinner vibes from 6 to 9
Then turn it up at Easter Egg Karaoke, sing your heart out, you might get a trick or a treat
Thursdays we keep it creative with Pcktflwrs Open Jam, pull up and vibe with the talent
Fridays it’s Slide Thru with DJ Ayo and Heiress Moon
Afrobeats, hip hop, dancehall and more all night
Saturdays we close strong with Fresh Vibes Open Mic featuring FreshthaLegend, real talent and real energy
Good vibes, great music, and something for everyone all week long
03/31/2026
We are so excited to announce our participation in Week Nights Live Wednesday! Join us every Wednesday from 6-9pm for Live Music and Entertainment alongside an intimate dinner and great vibes!!
03/25/2026
we outside at Dahlak 🔥
Wednesday we set it off early with Hump Day Happy Hour
Hip hop classics by Chris Perri from 4–6
then we turn UP with Shamrock Jamrock Karaoke 🎤 hosted by Tmitch 9–1
Thursday it’s all about community + creativity 🎶
Open Jam vibes with TextRichAli, pull up & plug in
Friday we outside for Yalla Habibi 🌙
A q***r, women-centered SWANA dance party 💃🏽
featuring Leila Delicious bringing the energy
Saturday it’s PHILLY all night 🔊
Philly Club Type Beat with
DJ ChrysChrys
Heiress Moon
DJAyeV
📍 Dahlak
03/17/2026
WEDNESDAY
Hump Day Happy Hour with Chris Perri
Hip hop classics from 4–6 to set the tone
THURSDAY
Open Jam with Pcktflwrs
Live energy, raw talent, pull up and vibe
FRIDAY
Fresh Vibes Open Mic : Singers Only!
Sounds by DJ Ni 🎤✨
SATURDAY
YAY by Anshi the Rae
R&B, Hip Hop, nostalgia and everything you love
SUNDAY
GrownFolx Control Q***r Day Party 🌈
Presented by ThirdEyePhilly + celebrating Teila’s birthday 🎉
Then we close it out with
Fools Paradise Comedy Open Mic
Hosted by Charles Steele & Dezzy 😂
All week. All vibes. Only at Dahlak. Pull up
03/11/2026
This Week at Dahlak🥂🌊🎊
Wednesday
Her Story Open Mic: Shake Sum with DJ Anilimars. Women and femmes featured on the mic, poetry, music, and energy in the room. Everyone welcome.
Thursday
Stellar Bars and Jams with Chris Perri. Live instruments, cyphers, spoken word. Pull up and jump in.
Friday
Tropical Punch with DJ El International. Caribbean dance party all night. Soca, dancehall, afrobeats.
Saturday
Girls Girl with DJ Poetik Selektions and Anshi Rae. For the girls, the dance floor, and the music.
Every night a different vibe. Meet us at Dahlak.
03/06/2026
The vibes keep rolling at Dahlak this week
Thursday we tap in with Open Jam hosted by pcktflwrs. Live instruments, creative energy, and community vibes. Musicians, singers, poets and listeners all welcome.
Friday Slide Thru and get lite with DJ Ayo and DJ Jock spinning NOLA bounce, club music, Miami bass and all the sounds that keep the floor moving.
Saturday it’s Dance With Comrades featuring DJ Jamz and DJ Sunryze plus a special performance by Leila Delicious. Pull up ready to dance.
Sunday we close the week with Fools Paradise Comedy Open Mic hosted by Charles Steele. Good laughs, good drinks, good people.
See you at Dahlak this week ✨
02/27/2026
You’ve got plans at Dahlak this week🥂🎊
Thursday
Open Jam with Text Rich Ali. Come play, sing, vibe, or just catch the magic.
Friday
Afro Groove with DJ El Internarional. Warm rhythms and nonstop dancing.
Saturday
I Love Love Type Beat with Chrys Chrys Poetik Selektions and ZaZa. R&B, nostalgia, and all the feels.
Sunday
AirPlay Hip Hop Performance Event. Real bars, real energy, real community.
02/20/2026
This week at Dahlak🥂
Wednesday: Ayo Slide RnB Night with DJ Ayo setting the mood nice and smooth
Thursday: Open Jam with Pcktflwrs pull up, bring your instrument, your voice, your bars
Friday: Plastic on the Sofa diaspora beats to get cozy to with DJ Destroyuh and Uncle Berrie all night long
Saturday: YAY by DJ Anshi Rae R&B, hip hop and pure nostalgia energy
Sunday: Fools Paradise by Charles Steele comedy open mic come laugh it out with us
Good music. Good people. Real community. See you at Dahlak 💛
02/12/2026
This week at Dahlak🥳🎤🥂
Wednesday
DJ Anilimars & DJ Heiress Moon on the decks. Good music, good people, all night.
Thursday
Stellar Bars & Jams with Chris Perri. Live instruments, cyphers, real musicians tapping in. If you’ve been meaning to come out and share, this is your night.
Friday
Fresh Vibes Open Mic with DJ Ni. New voices, familiar faces, always a solid crowd.
Saturday
Pillow Talk 💘 our Valentine’s Day pajama party with DJ PoetikSelektions. Cute, cozy, a little flirty. Wear your best set.
Sunday
Love Hangover featuring R&B, funk, house & afrobeats by DJ Aura & Steve Ferrell. Smooth grooves to close the week right.
See you at Dahlak💗🎊
01/29/2026
This week at Dahlak
Wednesday
Karaoke with TMitch
No pressure, just vibes. Sing your heart out!!
Thursday
Open Jam with Text Rich Ali
Instruments out, doors open. Come play, listen, or just hang.
Friday
Blessed with DJ Dommis
House, disco, gospel + more. One of those nights you feel in your chest.
Sunday
Dawta with DJ Delish
A real dance party. High energy, turnt, nonstop vibes. Pull up ready to move.
Always free. Always community.
Always Dahlak
01/27/2026
Thankful to be featured alongside so many other longstanding & loved Philly bars and restaurants!
we will let mom know that “dive bar” was meant as a compliment!
01/23/2026
This weekend at Dahlak
Friday: Love Type Beat
Our favorite DJs spinning Paramore mixes all night. Emo, pop-punk, dance it out energy.
Saturday: Thrive Philly
A community fundraising event supporting growth, care, and collective power.
Sunday: Fools Paradise
Hosted by Charles Steele, an open mic comedy show bringing the laughs and the chaos.
Always free. Always community. Always Dahlak.
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01/07/2026
🎉✨ Happy New Year from Dahlak ✨🎉
We’re ringing in 2026 with a full week of community, music, laughs, and good energy. Pull up, bring your people, and start the year with us 💫
🎤 Wednesday : Karaoke with Sweet Song Talk
Grab the mic, sing your heart out, or just vibe with the crowd
🍹 Thursday : Happy Hour from 4–6
Come through after work, unwind, and sip something nice
🎧 Friday : DJ TheeBlackChris presents Chrys Chrys
A night for dancing, feeling good, and letting loose
🎶 Saturday : DJ Poetik Selektions presents
Music Is the Only Way I Can Communicate
featuring DJ ItzyBitzyy
Sounds that speak for themselves
🎬 Sunday : Double feature vibes
12–5 Sweater Weather by Third Eye Philly
A 30+ q***r party, cozy and grown
9–12 Fools Paradise open mic comedy with Charles Steele
Come laugh it out
Always free. Always community. Always Dahlak 🖤
See you this week.
12/24/2025
🎄 CHRISTMAS WEEK AT DAHLAK 🎄
Always free. Always community. Always Dahlak.
Wednesday | Christmas Eve
DJ AyoSlide presents Santa Baby Jams
Slow jams, Christmas classics, Quiet Storm, New Jack Swing
Come get cozy before the big day ✨
Thursday | Christmas Day
Holiday Hours 7PM – 2AM
We’re opening up for anyone looking to sip, vibe, and share some holiday spirit 🍷
Friday
DJ ElInternational presents :Tropical Punch
Whine down after the holidays with warm island energy and global sounds 🌴
Saturday
FreshthaLegend returns
Fresh Vibes Open Mic and Cypher
All music welcome. Artists, poets, and lovers of sound, pull up 🎤
Sunday
Sooftheradiokid presents B Side
DJ sets, live music, and community-centered vibes to close the week right 🎶
Pull up with love. Bring a friend.
Dahlak. Always free. Always community.
12/18/2025
✨ This Week at Dahlak ✨
Always free. Always community. Always Dahlak.
Thursday 🌱
🎸 Pcktflwr Open Jam
Pull up, plug in, vibe out. Musicians + music lovers welcome.
Friday 💃🏽
🔥 Yalla Habibti
A dance party celebrating SWANA women & q***rs.
Joy, resistance, movement, and love on the floor.
Saturday 🎶
🪩 Anshi Rae: YAY
R&B • Hip-Hop nostalgia • Soca
Throwbacks, sing-alongs, and feel-good energy all night.
12/10/2025
✨ This week at Dahlak ✨
Always free. Always community. Always Dahlak. 💚
WED -Sag-Aquarism
ft. DJ Anilimars, DJ Magenta & DJ Electro — cosmic blends, astro beats, big energy. ♒️♐️
THURS -Mariposas Galácticas EP Release
Celebrate the drop with a night of genre-bending sound + beautiful vibes. 🦋🚀
FRI -LoveTypeBeat
ft. SubZeroPHL — deep cuts, warm rhythms, and the feels you’ve been waiting for. ❤️🔥
SAT -Poetik Selektions x DJ Fancy: The Mistletones
Holiday groove, sexy soul, and dance-floor magic all night. 🎄✨
Pull up, bring a friend, and stay a while — the vibe is home. 🌿
12/04/2025
This week at Dahlak ✨
Thursday: Open Jam with Text Rich Ali, bring your voice, your instrument, your energy. Let’s build something together.
Friday: Slide Thru with DJ Ayo Slide & DJ Marz, remixes, mash-ups, edits, and all the “oh wait run that back” moments.
Saturday: House Feels with DJ Jamz & DJ Aura, Afro house, soul house, classic house… all the rhythms that make the room glow.
And all weekend long we’re playing the Sixers games 🏀pull up, grab some food & drinks, and root for the squad with your neighbors.
Always free, always community, always Dahlak. 🖤🏡
Address
4708 Baltimore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19143
For those using public transport, take the SEPTA trolley route 34 to Baltimore Avenue and get off at the nearest stop. Alternatively, take the Market-Frankford subway line to 46th Street Station and then take Bus Route 21 to Baltimore Avenue.
For drivers, drive along Baltimore Avenue until you reach the intersection of Baltimore Avenue and [redacted] Street. There are several parking options nearby including metered street parking or a pay-to-park lot located [redacted].
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
7pm - 2pm |
| Thursday |
4pm - 2am |
| Friday |
4pm - 2am |
| Saturday |
4pm - 2am |
| Sunday |
4pm - 2am |
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What people say
Ethiopian restaurants are known for their flavorful and aromatic dishes that are meant to be shared with friends and family. Dahlak Paradise, located on Baltimore Avenue in Philadelphia, is no exception. This award-winning restaurant offers authentic Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
One of the highlights of Dahlak Paradise is their finger-licking good Yedoro Watt, a chicken dish that falls off the bone. Their veggie combination dish is also a must-try, as it features vegetables prepared using a recipe passed down through generations. The food at Dahlak Paradise is not only delicious but also authentic, making it a great spot for those looking to explore new cuisines.
In addition to the food, Dahlak Paradise is also a social hotspot in West Philly. With weekly karaoke, live acts, and late-night jam sessions featuring local talents, this restaurant provides an all-around experience for its customers. And if you're looking for a venue to host your next event or gathering, Dahlak Paradise is available for booking.
What's more impressive about Dahlak Paradise is that they serve food and liquor from both their full menu and nightly fusion menu specials until 2 am every night! This means you can satisfy your cravings any time of the day or night.
Overall, Dahlak Paradise has been feeding the community by hand for over 30 years and continues to welcome a diverse crowd with open arms. If you're looking for an authentic Ethiopian dining experience coupled with great entertainment options, then look no further than Dahlak Paradise on Baltimore Avenue in Philadelphia.
