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Young, Queer, and Stupid is a show containing three short comedic plays about being (you guessed it) young, queer, and stupid. Dealing with topics like STDs, closet cases, sibling rivalry, and shitty self-produced theatre, this show is an exploration of the humor found in intimate queer moments.
Reduce, reuse, upcycle at Baby Gear Group's Pop-Up Swaptacular! Out with the old, in with the new baby clothes sizes Premie/Newborn-5T, as well as maternity clothing/gear, toys, books, and small baby gear items – no strollers, pack-n-plays, high chairs, etc, please. All clothing should be gently used to new, and other items in working/sanitary condition. We operate the swap on an honor system, asking that families take roughly the amount of items that they brought with them. An exception to this is expecting families! Expecting families are invited to take as-needed, especially as newborn items/clothing are so popular to pass
Join us for an art market featuring some of Philly's coolest artists, illustrators, and designers. We'll have prints, stickers, jewelry, shirts, paintings, fiber arts, and more! Swing by to check out the art and grab a drink or snack from StarBolt while you browse.
Young, Queer, and Stupid is a show containing three short comedic plays about being (you guessed it) young, queer, and stupid. Dealing with topics like STDs, closet cases, sibling rivalry, and shitty self-produced theatre, this show is an exploration of the humor found in intimate queer moments.
"Sessions with the Muse" offers a peek into my creative process, showcasing the documentation of my experiments, the pages of my journals, and an array of samples, messy prototypes, doodles, sketches, and pieces that are complete—for now—alongside those that remain works in progress. This collection emphasizes process and materials, each drawing me back to nature and, ultimately, to my own wild nature. These sessions are practices, pathways I’ve explored to find inspiration: looking to the light within, channeling source energy, and becoming quiet enough to hear the golden wisdom of ancestors. Through these pathways, I seek the glow of inner
Join The Print Center for an Artist Talk with photographer Gerald Cyrus, sponsored by the Darryl Chappell Foundation. Cyrus will discuss his work, his 40+ year career and sources of inspiration. 6pm – Reception with Cyrus and Chappell, light refreshments will be served 6:30pm – Artist Talk (presented in-person and on Zoom) This event is free and open to the public. Visit The Print Center’s website for more details and to register for Zoom. The Darryl Chappell Foundation’s mission is to empower Afrodescendant artists to achieve their highest potential, with a vision of a community of artists working together to
Join us during the DesignPhiladelphia 2025 Festival! Be curious, agile, and open to meeting new people + opportunities by taking a breather by decompressing with us through design play social hour. We've got games, toys, and activities! Age Requirement: All ages, any youth 14 and under should be accompanied by a grown up Design Level: Ranging from curious, enthusiast, converted + professional Design Discipline/Interest: all design, architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, landscape design, packaging design, graphic design, urban design
The Schuylkill Center and Indecorous Theater cordially invite you to a Halloween performance full of magic, mischief and murder! The Coven of the Chalice meet for their annual Samhain ritual when one of their number is mysteriously poisoned. Only you can help them find the killer. Join us for magical rituals, delicious potions, and a night of interactive theater. The night will involve light hiking, an outdoor interactive performance in the woods, games and an interactive murder mystery that you can solve! Each ticket comes with a complimentary cocktail. Due to the contents of this performance, we recommend guests are
The Schuylkill Center and Indecorous Theater cordially invite you to a Halloween performance full of magic, mischief and murder! The Coven of the Chalice meet for their annual Samhain ritual when one of their number is mysteriously poisoned. Only you can help them find the killer. Join us for magical rituals, delicious potions, and a night of interactive theater. The night will involve light hiking, an outdoor interactive performance in the woods, games and an interactive murder mystery that you can solve! Each ticket comes with a complimentary cocktail. Due to the contents of this performance, we recommend guests are
The event will begin with a silent reading of selections from Toni Morrison’s essay collection, The Source of Self Regard. Afterwards, Shakira King will lead a discussion connecting the readings with the artwork on display in InLiquid Gallery, in an exhibition also titled “The Source of Self Regard.” We hope you’ll join us for this insightfully unique gallery experience. The Source of Self Regard brings together 6 artists with roots in Philadelphia to examine the Black self in a powerful celebration and affirmation of belonging. Learn more here. Shakira King (She/Her) is an activist, educator, archivist, and West Philadelphian Native.
Handbuilding allows us to create almost anything we can imagine! Students will use handbuilding techniques to make unique and functional ceramic flower vases. Instruction will cover foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are looking to establish fundamental techniques or explore the bounds of your creativity and imagination, this class is for you! ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works
Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.
Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.
RevArt at Cherry Hill warmly invites you to celebrate the opening of Bloom: The Power of Nature in Color, a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist and photographer Nicole Martinelli. Nicole Martinelli is an Internationally Acclaimed Artist featured in prominent galleries throughout North America and Europe. Nicole transitioned from oil painting to photography, then created her new innovative medium, hand-painted e-paintings. The artist has showcased her work in prestigious galleries across the US and Europe from Gstaad, Switzerland to Lecce, and Rome Italy! The Artist Nicole Martinelli will share her personal life story, the challenges she overcame, and her achievements in
Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.
This class is perfect for intermediate to advanced students who are interested in fine tuning their wheel throwing skills. We will practice throwing more complicated forms including lidded jars, vases, closed forms, and more. We will also discuss techniques related to trimming, carving, glazing and surface decoration. If you have some wheel throwing experience and you are looking to grow and explore within the wonderful world of ceramics, this is the perfect class for you! Class will run Tuesday nights October 28th - December 2nd 6-9pm ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which
Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.
Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.
Join us for this week's activity: Design Your Own Disguise during Open Gym hours. You could design-build a mask, a headpiece, a hat, etc. with the assistance of our on-site Design Coach. We have some materials and tools available on-site for your use. If you have any promo merch/giveaway sunglasses or headbands laying around that want to be let go of OR materials you have collected for your own disguise; or to share, we will gladly receive them on-site to help construct disguises. Use as many sessions to complete and keep your work-in-progress at the studio.
The Land Alchemists follows Sunny, a Black genderqueer farm manager who was laid off for their teach-in on Palestine and the Congo. They return to a childhood home where they hope to heal and figure out what's next. They have the unconventional guidance from Shadow, Spirit, embodied aspects of Sunny, as well as revolutionary ancestors like Patrice Lumumba, Mahmoud Darwish, and Katherine Dunham. Most importantly, they have YOU, the audience. You are casted as "The Light Orbs" to Sunny. Together, through rituals of stillness and dance, rest and release, and even a foot soak, you journey with Sunny through several
This class is perfect for intermediate to advanced students who are interested in fine tuning their wheel throwing skills. We will practice throwing more complicated forms including lidded jars, vases, closed forms, and more. We will also discuss techniques related to trimming, carving, glazing and surface decoration. If you have some wheel throwing experience and you are looking to grow and explore within the wonderful world of ceramics, this is the perfect class for you! Class will run Tuesday nights October 28th - December 2nd 6-9pm ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which
This fall, Awbury’s AdventureWoods is the place to be for hands-on outdoor fun! Children ages 8–11 can join Intro to Archery & Wilderness Survival on Thursdays, Sept 25–Oct 30, 2025, from 4–6 PM, where they’ll learn the basics of archery, try their hand at carving, cook over a campfire, and practice core survival skills like foraging, knot-tying, shelter-building, and first aid. For older adventurers ages 11–15, the Intermediate Wilderness Survival program runs Tuesdays, Sept 23–Oct 28, 2025, from 4–6 PM, taking things to the next level with advanced archery drills, tool carving, matchless fire-starting, cooking, and more complex survival challenges.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show is hosting a preview party for its 49th year on November 6, 2025, from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Guests receive early access to view and shop all work that will be on display from 195 incredible artists from across the country. The night will feature an awards ceremony where artists are awarded prizes for excellence, as well as a cocktail buffet of food and drinks. Preview party ticket holders may also attend every day of the craft show, complimentary. Dress code for the evening is cocktail attire.
Join The Print Center for an Artist Talk with the New York-based Iranian artist Nazanin Noroozi, presented both in-person and on Zoom. Noroozi will discuss her career, the works in the exhibition, her artistic inspirations and her unique papermaking process. This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Nazanin Noroozi: False Dawn,” on view at The Print Center through November 22. This event is free and open to the public. Visit The Print Center’s website for more details and to register for Zoom. Registration not required for in-person attendance.
Free and Open to All. Enjoy art, light refreshments, and a celebration of healing through creativity. For many young people in Uplift’s grief services, a picture truly says a thousand words. Since our founding in 2000, Uplift’s clinicians have invited youth and caregivers to engage in creative expression of their grief through art and storytelling. These art-making activities help attendees explore their grief, reflect on the legacies of the people they grieve, and find community together. Uplifting Voices: Art That Speaks is a one-night art show that proudly displays art made by young people and caregivers during Uplift’s Family Art
Join us for the opening cocktail reception of our 10th Anniversary exhibition! FRIEDAcommunity has commissioned Madrid-based artist Mariano Martín to create 294 illustrations each capturing a special moment in FRIEDA / FRIEDAcommunity’s 10-year history of cultivating meaningful and memorable connections. Visitors will be able to scan QR codes to discover the inspiration for these works. All artwork is available for purchase and all proceeds support FRIEDAcommunity. Mariano Martín is a Spanish artist, designer, and architect whose work blurs the line between disciplines. Mariano captures the poetry of everyday life through lines and color. For him, art is a way of
Explore intuitive mark making & make your own artwork! Please join us outside the Artist Studio Gallery in the lower level of Towne Center at Park Towne Place on November 8th from 2-4 pm for a hands-on art workshop with Park Towne Place’s current Artist-in-Residence, AYGZ. Attendees will learn methods of intuitive mark making, letting their feelings, interests, and curiosity drive their artistic expression.
It's been a tough year to be a person with a conscience, huh? At Bad Art for Good, we're gonna get together and make some art to make things better. How can art make things better? Creating makes us feel good! Art moves people! And we need a LOT of people to move right now! We're going to use art and community to spread messages worth spreading, on climate change, biodiversity, and whatever issue is most important to you. Hosted by Philly squid biologist Sarah McAnulty, we'll get some inspiration on some ideas worth spreading, and even have some (super
Join us for a conversation with Mariano Martín in an intimate and relaxed setting. Mariano will share insights into his work and process, as well as his decision to collaborate with FRIEDAcommunity. Following the talk, dinner will be served allowing for more discussion with the artist and among guests. Mariano’s work moves freely across disciplines and spaces. His pieces have been exhibited in museums, galleries, NGOs, and nightclubs, reflecting a refusal to be confined by genre or convention. Guided by the belief that everything is easier with beauty, his art is an ongoing search for something just out of reach—and
This class is perfect for intermediate to advanced students who are interested in fine tuning their wheel throwing skills. We will practice throwing more complicated forms including lidded jars, vases, closed forms, and more. We will also discuss techniques related to trimming, carving, glazing and surface decoration. If you have some wheel throwing experience and you are looking to grow and explore within the wonderful world of ceramics, this is the perfect class for you! Class will run Tuesday nights October 28th - December 2nd 6-9pm ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which
Join The Print Center for a virtual conversation celebrating Tom Powers’ giant woodblock prints from his “Inferno” series. Powers will discuss these prints, inspired by the cantos of Dante Alighieri’s Inferno, with artist Jane Irish and master printer Cindi Ettinger. With symbolic imagery and hand-worked surfaces, Powers creates powerful landscapes that traverse the circles of sin, inviting viewers into a timeless journey through human fragility, its consequences and the hope of redemption. This program is presented in conjunction with “Dante in Philadelphia,” an exhibition of six monumental relief prints by Tom Powers, presented in two venues during the month of
Holistic Quantum Activation Art Expo Friday, Nov 14th 7 PM The Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street As autumn deepens and the veil between seasons grows thin, we invite you to embark on a spiritual journey unlocking ancient wisdom and divine technologies. Join us in awakening the Holistic Quantum Activation™ art expo! This event features Philadelphia’s most Cosmic Creatives advancing Bioresonant Architectures, promoting Energetic Grid Work, providing Transformative Mystical Initiations and ushering in the Golden Age of Quantum Consciousness. Will you join us on this sacred mission? Divine souls who are interested in the biggest parody new age art show of 2025
Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum to Exhibit Qualeasha Wood’s Tapestries that Draw on Social Media, Queer Culture, and Anti-Black Prejudice Glassboro, NJ (October 14, 2025) — Internationally celebrated, Philadelphia-based textile artist Qualeasha Wood will make her regional debut in a solo exhibition running November 10 to January 10 at Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum. Wood’s work explores her identity as a queer Black woman and a digital native, as well as racial stereotyping, social media, and internet culture. The Central Jersey native, who works and lives in Philadelphia, was drawn to textiles after her grandmother covered her with
Art Party 2025! Saturday, November 15th, 7-10pm. You’re invited to an evening of art, creativity, and celebration! Artmaking, Auction, Food & Fun at our annual fundraiser for Cheltenham Center for the Arts. Delicious bites and a musical surprise! Tickets $35 The Art Party pre-event ONLINE AUCTION is ready for bidding, Friday 11/7 through Friday 11/14 only! Can't come to the party, or just want first dibs at this shortlist of Art Party items? Visit our ONLINE AUCTION today and bid, bid, bid!
This class is perfect for intermediate to advanced students who are interested in fine tuning their wheel throwing skills. We will practice throwing more complicated forms including lidded jars, vases, closed forms, and more. We will also discuss techniques related to trimming, carving, glazing and surface decoration. If you have some wheel throwing experience and you are looking to grow and explore within the wonderful world of ceramics, this is the perfect class for you! Class will run Tuesday nights October 28th - December 2nd 6-9pm ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which
The Cancer Support Community is pleased toannounce Collage for Compassion, a fundraising benefit and exhibition in partnership with Philadelphia CollageWorks. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at the beautiful historic Ridgeland Mansion in West Fairmount Park on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Collage for Compassion will showcase a diverse and vibrant selection of original artwork by Philadelphia CollageWorks (PCW), a members' collective of collage artists. Highlights of the benefit exhibition will include traditional analog collages made from paper, fabric, and found materials, as well as photographic, digital, mixed-media, and
Step back into the Middle Ages at Mid Evil Art Show, featuring all original artworks, interactive installations, LIVE sword fighting, and free drinks! MID EVIL is a solo art exhibition by K-NOR celebrating the visual style of the Middle Ages, a time known for their violent brutality and opulent artworks. The show features a collection of drawings, paintings and animations paying tribute to the dark ages of human history, highlighting their beauty while also serving as a warning for future generations of the magnitude of evil we are capable of within our own hearts. K-NOR is a Philadelphia-based artist and designer known
The event will begin with a silent reading of selections from Toni Morrison’s essay collection, The Source of Self Regard. Afterwards, Shakira King will lead a discussion connecting the readings with the artwork on display in InLiquid Gallery, in an exhibition also titled “The Source of Self Regard.” We hope you’ll join us for this insightfully unique gallery experience.
Join us on the evening of Saturday, November 22nd at 6:30pm in the 1956 Workshop for a live performance of Colin Pezzano’s new project Umbra (2025). Umbra is the title of Pezzano’s second graphic novel in woodcuts, a mundane horror that follows a dog walk through South Philadelphia in 2020. The accompanying score composed by Colin Pezzano and Sam Gasparre will be performed by guitarists, a drummer, bassist, and saxophonist alongside images from the graphic novel. Pezzano will also be performing the score for his first graphic novel, Soma (2022). A limited edition poster by Colin, available exclusively at WEM,
This class is perfect for intermediate to advanced students who are interested in fine tuning their wheel throwing skills. We will practice throwing more complicated forms including lidded jars, vases, closed forms, and more. We will also discuss techniques related to trimming, carving, glazing and surface decoration. If you have some wheel throwing experience and you are looking to grow and explore within the wonderful world of ceramics, this is the perfect class for you! Class will run Tuesday nights October 28th - December 2nd 6-9pm ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
🎨✨ A Bit of the Arts: Holiday Fine Art Show & Sale ✨🎶 📍 The Historic 20th Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA 🗓 Friday, November 28 | 4 PM – 8 PM 🗓 Saturday, November 29 | 10 AM – 6 PM Kick off the holiday season at Lansdowne’s beloved arts celebration! The A Bit of the Arts Holiday Fine Art Show & Sale is back for two festive days of creativity, community, and holiday cheer. 🎁 ✨ What to Expect: 🖌 40 Local Artists & Makers – Shop unique, handmade gifts you won’t find anywhere else.
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
This class is perfect for intermediate to advanced students who are interested in fine tuning their wheel throwing skills. We will practice throwing more complicated forms including lidded jars, vases, closed forms, and more. We will also discuss techniques related to trimming, carving, glazing and surface decoration. If you have some wheel throwing experience and you are looking to grow and explore within the wonderful world of ceramics, this is the perfect class for you! Class will run Tuesday nights October 28th - December 2nd 6-9pm ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Please join us at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 3rd, for a two-person artist talk with Sophie Gleen and Lisa Marie Patzer in the Oar Pub, Park Towne Place. Light refreshments will be served.
Film has the power to bring us together, spark conversations, and fuel movements for collective liberation and that’s exactly what cinéSPEAK is all about! We’re inviting you to be part of this momentum: to gather, celebrate, learn, and dream with us, while fueling the future of community-centered cinema in Philly. On Thursday, December 4th, from 6–9 pm, we’re hosting an unforgettable evening with our beloved community at Forman Arts Initiative (2210 N. Philip Street, Philadelphia PA 19133), an ADA accessible space. You can expect an evening with a joyous and celebratory vibe: DJ, mocktails and cocktails, light bites, short films,
ESPERANZA ARTS CENTER presents Orlando’s Magical Realism Community Exhibit Opening Celebration & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony FREE EVENT Limited tickets available Friday, December 5, 2025 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Galería Esperanza Join us for the grand opening of Orlando’s Magical Realism art exhibit, featuring the renowned Cuban artist Orlando Quevedo. Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds and imagination becomes reality. This captivating collection features Quevedo’s most iconic masterpieces alongside several pieces showcased to the public for the very first time. Highlights include a personalized Mona Lisa and bold reimaginings of art history, all infused with Quevedo’s surreal storytelling.
Join us for a holiday market where neighbors can get holiday gifts from local artists! There will be an assortment of prints, stickers, books, glassware, fiber arts, ceramics, and more! Support Philly artists while getting cool unique gifts for the holidays.
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Join Scribe Video Center and Big Picture Alliance for a screening of "Searching for the Songs of Wanaragua" at Scribe on December 12, 7PM. This short documentary follows Cesar Vargas, a Garifuna language teacher and researcher from Honduras, and Eli LaBan, a documentary filmmaker from Philadelphia, as they record and translate traditional songs to use as teaching tools to support the revitalization of the endangered afro-indigenous Garifuna language in Honduras. Eli LaBan is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker who has worked on projects pertaining to social development, cultural preservation, and education across the world.
Join us to work through the design process with head coach + founder Erike and trying out tufting tools with Jayquan, owner of Crimson Threads. No doodads/pieces will be made, this is purely a session to get to know process and tools.
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Live music blends with classic film in this movie-concert by France’s Alcoléa & cie. A Philadelphia debut, Right in the Eye celebrates Georges Méliès, a pioneer of the cinema and inventor of special effects, by adding an original, multi-layered score to complement and interpret 12 of his otherwise silent films. A trio of musicians play an extraordinary range of 50 instruments, from the classics to the obscure, evoking the technical wizardry and playful creativity that defined Méliès’ work. This unique production puts music and film in perfect harmony to reimagine cinema’s early years.
By Simply Looking: The Art of Observation delves into the accuracy of detail and the depiction of the mundane for what it is: raw, frank, and ultimately human. These artists take the practice of observing their subjects seriously, capturing every nuance with unflinching precision. From traditional realism, superrealism, photorealism, and hyperrealism, these artists tell it how it is. HOURS By Appointment - Call 215-235-3405 or email programming@inliquid.org to schedule your visit!
By Simply Looking: The Art of Observation delves into the accuracy of detail and the depiction of the mundane for what it is: raw, frank, and ultimately human. These artists take the practice of observing their subjects seriously, capturing every nuance with unflinching precision. From traditional realism, superrealism, photorealism, and hyperrealism, these artists tell it how it is. HOURS By Appointment - Call 215-235-3405 or email programming@inliquid.org to schedule your visit!
By Simply Looking: The Art of Observation delves into the accuracy of detail and the depiction of the mundane for what it is: raw, frank, and ultimately human. These artists take the practice of observing their subjects seriously, capturing every nuance with unflinching precision. From traditional realism, superrealism, photorealism, and hyperrealism, these artists tell it how it is. HOURS By Appointment - Call 215-235-3405 or email programming@inliquid.org to schedule your visit!
The critically acclaimed Drunk Black History show has finally made it to "the city of brotherly love"! Comedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) hosts this event where you’ll hear from comedians, writers, and experts who are skunked out of their mind trying to recap the biography of a historical Black figure or event that hasn’t gotten the mainstream love they deserved. The upcoming show in honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History month will include appearances from Marquise Richards (Keepin' It a Bean), Monique Bonney (Well Crafted), Eric Cole (Hung Up Podcast), and more! Sunday, February 1st Punch
By Simply Looking: The Art of Observation delves into the accuracy of detail and the depiction of the mundane for what it is: raw, frank, and ultimately human. These artists take the practice of observing their subjects seriously, capturing every nuance with unflinching precision. From traditional realism, superrealism, photorealism, and hyperrealism, these artists tell it how it is. HOURS By Appointment - Call 215-235-3405 or email programming@inliquid.org to schedule your visit!
GAMES! GAMES! GAMES! We all enjoy games, but some games are meant to be experienced with other people, in-person, on-the-go, and at your destination. Play a game beyond screens and controllers, take this game with you on your travels. It'll fit right in your pocket, your fanny pack, or in the small pouch of your luggage. Join us and Goosepoop Games to design your very own TRAVEL GAME ZINE, and find out more about being a game designer! Join us for Design A Doodad: Travel Game Zine, 6:00-8:00pm with guest designer Goosepoop Games Registration: one (1) designer What to expect:
A painter of both glass and canvas, Mirjam has fused the two painting techniques in all her work. She was a glass painter for Willet Studio in Philadelphia for 20 years, painting stained glass windows for buildings all over the US. Mirjam left glass painting to dedicate herself exclusively to oil painting. By appointment - call 215.235.3405 or email programming@inliquid.org to schedule your visit!
Love Letters to Old Things A Sustainability Valentine’s Scrap Night On the eve of Valentine’s Day, 2nd Hand Circus invites you to fall back in love — with the things that have been left behind. Scrap Night is a curated evening of short circus works made from thrifted, passed-down, recycled, or once-forgotten objects. Eight circus artists each receive (or bring) a secondhand item and transform it into a brand-new act. Think juggling, contortion, aerial, fashion experiments, and delightful curiosity — all sparked by old stuff with a story. This Scrap Night leans into Valentine’s Day through a sustainability lens: 💘
Come on out to explore what the Philly art community has to offer! 20 local artists will be there selling their work. Shop a selection of prints, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and so much more. Featuring: Squid Facts, The666cat, HanFran, Desaturated Arts, Turnstyle Arts, Feast Jewelry, Baisun Candle Co., Sidewalk Press, City Pixie Shop, Jodi Faber, Maggie Martin, Custom Pet Portraits, Spools on Parade, Taylor Hultquist-Todd, Michele Scott, Jay McQuirns and more!
Join us on Wednesday February 18 from 6-7:30 pm, for a Meet & Greet with current Park Towne Place Artist in Residence Alex Spalding! Alex Spalding. We'll be celebrating Spalding's new exhibition and learning more about his practice! We'll be meeting outside the Art Studio in the lower level of Towne Center in the South Tower at Park Towne Place. There is no public parking at Park Towne Place, but there is street parking in the surrounding area. We recommend using public transportation or ride share.
Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! This class is a perfect introduction for students who have an interest in learning crochet. We'll establish a strong foundation holding a crochet hook, chain stitch, single stitch, double stitch, and making a magical circle. We will show you demos and help you through guided practice. This class is welcome for all levels of crocheters, but especially geared towards brand new beginners About the instructor: Elena Gans-Pfister (they/them/xe) is a fiber sculptor and installation-based artist. Their artwork is informed by micro and marine biology, with liking the concept of
A painter of both glass and canvas, Mirjam has fused the two painting techniques in all her work. She was a glass painter for Willet Studio in Philadelphia for 20 years, painting stained glass windows for buildings all over the US. Mirjam left glass painting to dedicate herself exclusively to oil painting. By appointment - call 215.235.3405 or email programming@inliquid.org to schedule your visit!
Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! This class is a perfect introduction for students who have an interest in learning crochet. We'll establish a strong foundation holding a crochet hook, chain stitch, single stitch, double stitch, and making a magical circle. We will show you demos and help you through guided practice. This class is welcome for all levels of crocheters, but especially geared towards brand new beginners About the instructor: Elena Gans-Pfister (they/them/xe) is a fiber sculptor and installation-based artist. Their artwork is informed by micro and marine biology, with liking the concept of
Join The Print Center on Zoom for an artist talk with Glen Baldridge. This program is presented in conjunction with the current exhibition “Glen Baldridge: The Pond,” on view at The Print Center January 23 – April 4, 2026. Baldridge will discuss his career, artistic inspirations and the unique processes employed to create the works on view.
A painter of both glass and canvas, Mirjam has fused the two painting techniques in all her work. She was a glass painter for Willet Studio in Philadelphia for 20 years, painting stained glass windows for buildings all over the US. Mirjam left glass painting to dedicate herself exclusively to oil painting. By appointment - call 215.235.3405 or email programming@inliquid.org to schedule your visit!
Philadelphia, PA — January 20, 2026 — The Arts League, West Philadelphia’s longstanding center for arts education and community building, is pleased to announce its 2026 Artist Convening Weekend, a multi-day celebration of artistic practice, collaboration, and support for expanding access to the arts. The weekend begins on Friday, February 27, 2026, with The Arts League Auction, a free community art auction supporting the Accessing the Arts campaign. The auction will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at The Arts League and will feature original work by local artists including Ben Woodward, Nicole Rodrigues, Alaina Ewins, and artwork
An annual print fair celebrating the diversity and richness of Philadelphia’s printmaking community. Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Print Consortium is pleased to announce the fourth annual printPHILLY! print fair. Join us on Saturday, February 28th at Parkway Central Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Showcasing over 40 vendors, including individual artists, print shops, collectives, schools, and non-profit spaces, this one-day fair is FREE and open to the public from 10 AM - 4 PM. Visitors can interact with a range of printmakers, print-publishers, print-focused galleries and nonprofits, with the opportunity to purchase
Philadelphia, PA — January 20, 2026 — The Arts League, West Philadelphia’s longstanding center for arts education and community building, is pleased to announce its 2026 Artist Convening Weekend, a multi-day celebration of artistic practice, collaboration, and support for expanding access to the arts. The weekend begins on Friday, February 27, 2026, with The Arts League Auction, a free community art auction supporting the Accessing the Arts campaign. The auction will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at The Arts League and will feature original work by local artists including Ben Woodward, Nicole Rodrigues, Alaina Ewins, and artwork
Join us for the opening reception of Divine Fragments, an exhibition in Haytt Centrics Meet the Maker Series. For Women's History Month, InLiquid is highlighting two of our artist members, Wendy Liss and Dolores Poacelli. Join us on Tuesday, March 3rd, from 5:30 - 7:30 to celebrate the new artwork and enjoy light bites from Patchwork Restaurant.
Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! This class is a perfect introduction for students who have an interest in learning crochet. We'll establish a strong foundation holding a crochet hook, chain stitch, single stitch, double stitch, and making a magical circle. We will show you demos and help you through guided practice. This class is welcome for all levels of crocheters, but especially geared towards brand new beginners About the instructor: Elena Gans-Pfister (they/them/xe) is a fiber sculptor and installation-based artist. Their artwork is informed by micro and marine biology, with liking the concept of
Join us for the opening cocktail reception on First Friday for our new exhibition featuring Yassi Deylami! Rooms for the Unconscious In a world of constant change, where identity is often defined through otherness in the pursuit of uniqueness, Yassi Deylami asks how spaces of safety and unity can still be found. Her mythological explorations strip away surface logic to connect with a deeper human narrative—one that repeats across time and geography. By removing cultural and societal conditioning, the work seeks to uncover the fundamental forces that have sustained communities for generations. With a Master of Fine Arts and Master
Join ASHM and SEAMAAC for a community celebration on the closing day of the Indivisible: Stories of Strength exhibition. Learn about art and culture through family-friendly art and nature activities hosted by SEAMAAC teaching artists including a collaborative mosaic project, a seed planting and pot painting activity, and a photography station. Food and beverage vendors will also be available. Indivisible: Stories of Strength is an exhibition exploring identity and culture among native and immigrant Philadelphians. This exhibit features a video series, collaborative art pieces, and new artwork in collage, ceramics, and photography created by artists and staff from SEAMAAC's art
Students will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft-sculptures. This workshop will cover the basics of needle felting, understanding barbed needles, angling, troubleshooting, and exploring additive and subtractive techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks, students will walk away with their own soft-sculptures made of wool.
Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! This class is a perfect introduction for students who have an interest in learning crochet. We'll establish a strong foundation holding a crochet hook, chain stitch, single stitch, double stitch, and making a magical circle. We will show you demos and help you through guided practice. This class is welcome for all levels of crocheters, but especially geared towards brand new beginners About the instructor: Elena Gans-Pfister (they/them/xe) is a fiber sculptor and installation-based artist. Their artwork is informed by micro and marine biology, with liking the concept of
ABBA’s iconic “Dancing Queen” turns 50 years old in 2026, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the American Swedish Historical Museum! As the Museum celebrates its own 100th anniversary in 2026, break out your bell bottoms and platform shoes as Philadelphia's own DJ Robert Drake spins the classics. 70’s attire encouraged, but come as you are to dance the night away! Highlights of the evening: • Dancing and costume contests • Drag Queen homage to ABBA performed by Summer St. Cartier, Miss Troy, Amerie Jameson, and Morgan Morgan Morgan • Swedish-inspired retro food buffet • Cash/credit bar with
ABBA’s iconic “Dancing Queen” turns 50 years old in 2026, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the American Swedish Historical Museum! As the Museum celebrates its own 100th anniversary in 2026, break out your bell bottoms and platform shoes as Philadelphia's own DJ Robert Drake spins the classics. 70’s attire encouraged, but come as you are to dance the night away! Highlights of the evening: • Dancing and costume contests • Drag Queen homage to ABBA performed by Summer St. Cartier, Miss Troy, Amerie Jameson, and Morgan Morgan Morgan • Swedish-inspired retro food buffet • Cash/credit bar with
Open and free to the Public. Every Second Thursday, the Crane Arts building comes alive. Join InLiquid and the N. American Street Arts Corridor as all the Galleries are open, United in celebrating the arts.
Greetings! We are pleased to share press information for the 77th Annual Chadds Ford Art Show and Sale on Saturday, March 14 from 10:00-5:00pm. We have over 70 artists confirmed to show and sell their work in support of Chadds Ford Elementary School. We appreciate your help in attracting a wide audience to this FREE event that is open to the public. Attached you will find our press release, save the date graphic, and images you are free to use. If you have any questions or need additional info, please feel free to contact me via email or phone. Jessica
Join us in the early afternoon for a Deisgner Trunk Show. Stay and meet the "Artists Members of InLiquid" at a Special Member Mixer.
Students will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft-sculptures. This workshop will cover the basics of needle felting, understanding barbed needles, angling, troubleshooting, and exploring additive and subtractive techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks, students will walk away with their own soft-sculptures made of wool.
Join us for a conversation with Yassi Deylami in a more intimate and relaxed setting. Following the talk, dinner will be served allowing for more discussion with the artist and among guests. Trained as an architect, Yassi Deylami approaches art as a form of spatial inhabitation. For her, architecture is not merely structure but also a logic that allows space to be lived into and activated by memory, imagination, and presence. With a Master of Fine Arts and Master of Architecture, Yassi creates work based on geometry and structural order, which becomes the framework through which creatures emerge: shadow selves
Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! This class is a perfect introduction for students who have an interest in learning crochet. We'll establish a strong foundation holding a crochet hook, chain stitch, single stitch, double stitch, and making a magical circle. We will show you demos and help you through guided practice. This class is welcome for all levels of crocheters, but especially geared towards brand new beginners About the instructor: Elena Gans-Pfister (they/them/xe) is a fiber sculptor and installation-based artist. Their artwork is informed by micro and marine biology, with liking the concept of
Join The Print Center on Zoom for an artist talk with with Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter, presented both in-person and on Zoom. This program is presented in conjunction with the current exhibition “Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter: Epilogues of the Black Madonna,” on view at The Print Center January 23 – April 4, 2026. Baxter will discuss her career, the works in the exhibition and her artistic inspirations.
The party to be at. The fete of the season. Join InLiquid in our 27th year with food, drink, art, and special surprises, while the excitement of the auction clock ticks down. VIP ticket includes PEEK ticket early entry to BASH SWAG Bag
LIGHT IN THE DARK: A World Storytelling Day Celebration Celebrate World Storytelling Day with the Patchwork Storytelling Guild at The Rotunda. "Light in the Dark" is an immersive afternoon of creativity and connection featuring an interactive workshop, a shared community lunch, and live storytelling performances. SCHEDULE: 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Mining Personal Stories Workshop with Karen Reiner. 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Shared Lunch (Pre-registration required). 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: "Light in the Dark" Story Concert. FEATURED STORYTELLERS: Hosted by Denise McCormack, featuring: Michele Belluomini, Carin Bonifacino, JR Denson, Paul Heery, Tesia Nicoli, Karen Reiner, Tannia Schrieber, Barbara
Students will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft-sculptures. This workshop will cover the basics of needle felting, understanding barbed needles, angling, troubleshooting, and exploring additive and subtractive techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks, students will walk away with their own soft-sculptures made of wool.
Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! This class is a perfect introduction for students who have an interest in learning crochet. We'll establish a strong foundation holding a crochet hook, chain stitch, single stitch, double stitch, and making a magical circle. We will show you demos and help you through guided practice. This class is welcome for all levels of crocheters, but especially geared towards brand new beginners About the instructor: Elena Gans-Pfister (they/them/xe) is a fiber sculptor and installation-based artist. Their artwork is informed by micro and marine biology, with liking the concept of
Spring is in the air and the first Germantown Art & Sound of 2026 is coming up on Friday, March 27 from 7pm - 10pm! We’re so excited to bring this creative kickback & art show back to the Philadelphia community, and we’re kicking the year off with an incredible line up of visual artists! This art show features Amon Amir, Dreadydee, el rizL, Kam DeLa, Lindsay Kovnat and Sean “SK” Kinsey. RSVP and join us in Germantown for an evening of incredible art and music. Complete with a food truck, DJ and complimentary wine we deliver your Friday night
Students will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft-sculptures. This workshop will cover the basics of needle felting, understanding barbed needles, angling, troubleshooting, and exploring additive and subtractive techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks, students will walk away with their own soft-sculptures made of wool.
An immersive night of projection mapping, light installations, live music, and DJs taking over East Kensington. Presented by Philly’s media art community in partnership with East Kensington Neighbors Association.
Students will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft-sculptures. This workshop will cover the basics of needle felting, understanding barbed needles, angling, troubleshooting, and exploring additive and subtractive techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks, students will walk away with their own soft-sculptures made of wool.
This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate wheel throwing students. Whether you've taken a pottery class before or this is your first time using the wheel, you will be able to develop your ceramic skills to create beautiful functional pieces. We will cover foundational topics including centering, handle making, throwing functional forms (cups, bowls, plates, etc.), trimming, and surface decorations. Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! Class will run Tuesday nights April 7th - May 12th 6pm - 9pm ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which is
Students will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft-sculptures. This workshop will cover the basics of needle felting, understanding barbed needles, angling, troubleshooting, and exploring additive and subtractive techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks, students will walk away with their own soft-sculptures made of wool.
This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate wheel throwing students. Whether you've taken a pottery class before or this is your first time using the wheel, you will be able to develop your ceramic skills to create beautiful functional pieces. We will cover foundational topics including centering, handle making, throwing functional forms (cups, bowls, plates, etc.), trimming, and surface decorations. Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! Class will run Tuesday nights April 7th - May 12th 6pm - 9pm ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which is