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  • Germantown Sound Sessions

    Our House Culture Center 6380 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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

    $10

  • Introduction to Needle Felting

    Introduction to Needle Felting
    The Arts League 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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.

    $275

  • Illuminate Kensington

    philadelphia brewing co 244O FRANKFORD AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125, Philadelphia, PA

    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.

    Free

  • Introduction to Needle Felting

    Introduction to Needle Felting
    The Arts League 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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.

    $275

  • Intro to Wheel Throwing

    Intro to Wheel Throwing
    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    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

    $250

  • Introduction to Needle Felting

    Introduction to Needle Felting
    The Arts League 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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.

    $275

  • Intro to Wheel Throwing

    Intro to Wheel Throwing
    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    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

    $250

  • Esperanza Latin Jazz Showcase with Pablo Batista

    Teatro Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Esperanza Arts Center presents Esperanza Latin Jazz Showcase Curated by Award-Winning Percussionist Pablo Batista TEATRO ESPERANZA 4/17/26, 7:00pm $15 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) Complimentary Livestream EAC launches our new annual Latin Jazz series, led and curated by series director, Grammy-winning Philadelphia-based percussionist and recording artist, Pablo Batista. This inaugural concert will feature the first Latin big band in Philadelphia comprised of twenty acclaimed regional musicians, donned in vibrant coordinated formal wear from the 40’s and 50’s, and seated on multi-tiered platforms evocative of the big band era, premiering new arrangements by bandleaders Jimmy Lopes and Tony

  • Now + Then Ready, Set, Bloom Market

    Star Bolt 1936 N Front Street, Philadelphia, PA

    Taking over North Front Street for the third time, Now + Then Marketplace's Ready, Set, Bloom Market returns to Star|Bolt and Five Sisters with 50 local vendors. Vendors are springing up inside and outside Star|Bolt, where shoppers can find food & drink specials all day. Vendors range from vintage clothing to local artwork and so much more. The market is free to attend, dog & kid friendly!

    Free

  • Earth Appreciation Day – Plants and Poetry

    The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Temple University at the Discovery Center as we work to maintain our habitats and conservation work for Earth Day! This site is home to over 170+ species of birds, many species of insects and mammals, and up to thousands of visitors per year. Our efforts can aid in the livelihood of these animals and stewardship for the people. We'll focus on removing invasive bushes and plants around the trailhead so we can plant native shrubs in the future, as well as fill our seed packets for the public seed library. Afterwards, we open our space to

    Free

  • Design A Doodad: Travel Game Zine

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    BARRIO TELEVISION (work in progress) by Christina DiPasquale (USA, 2026, TBD) BARRIO TELEVISION uncovers the story of Puerto Rican activists who produced the first bilingual Latino television series to air nationwide called “Realidades.” After tracing U.S. complicity in the 1973 coup in Chile, “Realidades” received backlash and the Nixon administration moved to cut public-media funding, knocking the show off the air. Undeterred, the creators mounted a comeback—training media makers in Philadelphia, organizing a media coalition, and sparking a fight for media power that continues to this day. Christina DiPasquale is a Colombian-American storyteller based in Philadelphia dedicated to advancing participatory

    $35

  • Intro to Wheel Throwing

    Intro to Wheel Throwing
    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    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

    $250

  • TMoms @ 29: A Tattooed Mom Themed Art Show!

    Tattooed Mom 530 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    It’s Tattooed Mom’s 29th birthday! To celebrate, we’re throwing a one-night-only party & open call art show featuring TMoms-themed & TMoms-inspired art! Every year, hundreds of artists from around the world visit Tattooed Mom to put their work on the walls and see the art of other creatives who have recently passed through. This event is a celebration of the uncurated & uninhibited community behind Tattooed Mom, featuring art of all forms, including photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, and multimedia pieces (all relating to Tattooed Mom)!

    Free

  • Conversations with Artists I

    The Print Center 1614 Latimer St, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Join The Print Center either in-person or Zoom for the first of two conversations presented in conjunction with “America Today: Voices in Contemporary Print.” Artists and representatives from three community-focused, mission-driven printshops around the US will talk about their unique communities and how collaboration feeds the making of socially relevant prints. Moderated by Lauren Rosenblum, artists Melissa Govea, Sedrick Huckaby and Lehuauakea will be joined by collaborators from Brandywine Workshop & Archives (Philadelphia, PA), Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts (Pendleton, OR) and Self Help Graphics & Art (Los Angeles, CA). Image: Melissa “Tochtlita” Govea, “Migration is Natural,” 2022, printed

    Free

  • Intro to Wheel Throwing

    Intro to Wheel Throwing
    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    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

    $250

  • Immigrant Rights Film Screening, Live Cumbia Band, and Barbacoa at Bartram’s Garden

    Immigrant Rights Film Screening, Live Cumbia Band, and Barbacoa at Bartram’s Garden
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    JourneyArts' Table Sessions is back at Bartram’s Garden on April 29th and 30th, curated by award-winning Philly filmmaker Kristal Sotomayor! Catch a screening of Expanding Sanctuary, which tells the story of Linda, a Mexican immigrant mother who joins local activist organization Juntos to fight against ICE in Philadelphia, enjoy a live performance from local cumbia band Mariposas Galacticas AND catering from award-winning Chef Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa!

    $28

  • Immigrant Rights Film Screening, Live Cumbia Band, and Barbacoa at Bartram’s Garden

    Immigrant Rights Film Screening, Live Cumbia Band, and Barbacoa at Bartram’s Garden
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    JourneyArts' Table Sessions is back at Bartram’s Garden on April 29th and 30th, curated by award-winning Philly filmmaker Kristal Sotomayor! Catch a screening of Expanding Sanctuary, which tells the story of Linda, a Mexican immigrant mother who joins local activist organization Juntos to fight against ICE in Philadelphia, enjoy a live performance from local cumbia band Mariposas Galacticas AND catering from award-winning Chef Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa!

    $28

  • Novels in Progress, ft. Linda White and Misty Sol

    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Novels in Progress is a showcase for local working novelists. Free and open to the public, each event will offer a salon-style reading and conversation featuring two writers deep in the process of a long project. Light refreshments will be provided. The event will take place in the Heim Room (131), which is wheelchair-accessible. Masks are optional, but encouraged! This series is curated and hosted by Blue Stoop, a nonprofit “Home for Philly Writers,” in partnership with The Literature Department at The Free Library of Philadelphia.

    Free

  • NORTHEAST 250 THREADS OF HISTORY

    Tacony LAB Community Art Center and the Friends of Ryerss Present: NORTHEAST 250 THREADS OF HISTORY. Join Tacony LAB and the Friends of Ryerss at Ryerss Museum & Library for a FREE afternoon of fun as part of their series of events in honor of our country's 250th anniversary. Participants will learn about the history of Northeast Philadelphia, make a special kite, and help on a community art project.

    FREE

  • Intro to Wheel Throwing

    Intro to Wheel Throwing
    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    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

    $250

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • St Phil’s Youth Show

    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Call for Young Artists: Middle School Kiosk Show Utility Works is now accepting submissions for the Lansdowne Middle Schoolers Kiosk Show, a juried exhibition celebrating young artists in our community. Open to students ages 10–13 (or currently in middle school), this free opportunity invites submissions of drawings, paintings, photography, and more. All skill levels are welcome. Selected works will be featured in a public exhibition this summer.

    Free

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • Intro to Wheel Throwing

    Intro to Wheel Throwing
    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    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

    $250

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • Brownin’ May Reception

    InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Brownin’, showcases five Philadelphia-based artists whose work studies the Black figure and celebrates black identity by redefining the meaning of beauty. Curated by InLiquid in collaboration with Zindzi Harley, who says, "This exhibition explores and exalts the musings of melanated communities and explodes the myth of a singular Black beauty."

    Free

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • East Kensington Spring Fest

    Philadelphia Bewing Company 2440 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Presented by Fire Museum Presents @fire_museum_presents and East Kensington Arts Committee @east_kensington_arts Featuring music by: Dogo Du Togo & The Alagaa Beat Band @dogodutogo and Beach Cheetah @beachcheetah Plus KENZO FLEA! A collection of vendors hawking the most interesting crap and fantastic finds Philly has to offer, flea market style! It’s hard to get up in the morning, go to the flea market at night! Also After the bands Screwball Screenings @screwball_screenings curates KAIJU THUNDERDOME! What could possibly be life size rubber monsters and goof-tastic sci-fi beasts of all sorts rain down radioactive destruction in epic battle scenes! We’ll be

    Free

  • reFlea Spring 26

    1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA 19122 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA 19122, PA, United States

    The Resource Exchange's reFlea is Philadelphia's vendor market uniquely focused on local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. If you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then come join us for a day of deals!

    Free

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue

    30 N Lansdowne Ave 30 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    🎨 Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival – A Free Celebration of Creativity, Craft & Community 📍 30 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, PA 🗓 Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 12–6 PM (Rain Date: Sunday, May 31) Join us for a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community in the heart of Lansdowne. Since 2003, the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation has brought this free, all-ages festival to life, transforming our historic downtown into a lively, open-air gallery where local makers, visual artists, performers, and neighbors come together. What you’ll discover: 70+ juried artists working in painting, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, jewelry, and

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • A closer Look: Michael Rex – Artist Talk & Dinner

    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for a conversation with Michael Rex in a more intimate and relaxed setting. Following the talk, dinner will be served allowing for more discussion with the artist and among guests. Rex’s artistic inspiration is deeply personal and two-fold. As a child, he watched his mother and grandmother knit yarn into intricate patterns, an early introduction to the power of line and form. Later, a transformative encounter with the work of artist Ruth Asawa in a 2017 exhibition expanded his vision of what wire could become. With a lifelong background in the arts, including dance, music, and professional television

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • Co-op 101

    Parkway Central Library BRIC Center 1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway), Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance for an informative session that will cover the basics of cooperatives, their benefits and purpose, models and membership structures, and a brief history. Whether you're new to the concept of cooperative businesses or looking to deepen your understanding, this is the perfect opportunity to dive in and learn about this community ownership structure which works to build democratic community control, participation, and wealth. Get ready to explore the world of cooperative businesses and their impact on communities. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals!

    Free

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • Spring Cleaning Art Market

    Love City Brewing, 1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States

    Spring Cleaning is a pop-up art market where 18 fine visual artists from the Philly metro region are cleaning out their studios of original work to make space for their next big idea! You'll find paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography, collage, art jewelry, and more! Every dollar goes back into the artists' pockets so you know you are supporting local while finding something human-made that you'll love. The event is free to attend and open to the public.

    Free

  • Meet the Maker Series: Transcendent Musings – Reception

    Transcendent Musings features two InLiquid Artist Members, Steven Alles and Ernesto Beckford, as a part of Hyatt Centric’s Meet the Maker Series’ Pride Month highlight. This exhibition showcases artists who have found their identity through exploration and self-invention. Through bright colors and portraiture, Steven and Ernesto show what it means to be visibly and proudly queer.

    Free – $10

  • Reception for At Its Root and Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Please join us at the Opening Reception on Wednesday, June 3, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Philadelphia’s historic Park Towne Place Apartment Homes. This event will feature a tour of each gallery and insights from the participating artists, starting at the North Tower. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by AVANA.

    Free

  • THE BIG REVEAL – FRIEDAcommunity Art Project 2026

    FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join FRIEDAcommunity for a celebration of creativity, connection and the unexpected joy that happens when people come together to make something beautiful. This large-scale collaborative installation is the surprise culmination of a 10-month long project of FRIEDAcommunity. Composed of hand-strung disposable cutlery by volunteers, who gathered weekly around our community table (and were unaware of the final form), and assembled by artist P.W. Prichett. THANK YOU to P.W. Prichett for 1000+ hours of creative volunteering. Mark, for sharing his construction and engineering skills without whom this installation would not be lounging comfortably. THANK YOU to all the volunteers who participated

  • Art For the Cash Poor

    InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Art for the Cash Poor 2026 will be inside and outside! Learn more and connect with our vendors below. Purchase works from 100+ artists, crafters, and designers both inside the Icebox Project Space and outside the Crane Arts Building! The Art for the Cash Poor festival is an affordable art fair that activates and brings together North American Street's robust arts corridor. ‍ Artist vendors sell original works for $250 or less and local arts and community organizations will provide free programming for visitors that day, including arts and crafts-making demonstrations, workshops, and more! Art for the Cash Poor brings

    $135

  • Traditional Crafts Fair

    Penns Wood Winery 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford, P, United States

    Live Music, Local Wine & Historical Craft Demonstrations Demonstrations from 12:00-4:00pm | Watch history come to life in this hands-on artisan showcase! Experience the sights, sounds, and skills of traditional crafts with live demonstrations in blacksmithing, basket making, wood turning, and spoon making. Guests can meet talented makers, learn about historic techniques, and explore the craftsmanship behind each trade. Pottery will also be available for purchase. FREE & open to all ages. Live Music on the Lawn: Adam McCue playing 2:00-5:00pm Food Truck: The Haven Social, 12:00-4:00pm

    Free

  • The 37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival

    Main Street Manayunk Main Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Manayunk is celebrating the 37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival this year! Since 1990, the show has built itself into being the tri-state area’s largest outdoor juried art festival featuring approximately 300 different local and nationally known artists and crafters. The show is free to the public and features artists from eight different disciplines: fiber, glass, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, painting & drawing, photography, and wood & sculpture. The show also hosts The Emerging Artist Tent which features local and up-and-coming talent. Throughout the weekend, visitors can take in the art, enjoy food and beverages from Manayunk’s renowned restaurants, and cool

    Free!

  • Make Your Own Button

    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on Wednesday, June 10th in the Print and Picture Collection and on Saturday, June 27th in the Rare Book Department to create your own pins based on images from the Free Library's Special Collections. Events will run from 1 pm - 3 pm. Stop by anytime to make a button!

    Free

  • Meet & Greet with Lori Evensen, Park Towne Place Artist in Residence

    Park Towne Place Oar Pub, Towne Center, 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on 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 Evensen's new exhibition and learning more about her practice! Our residency program offers artists the opportunity to create work inspired by the vibrant life and beauty of our campus, supported by both the community and the residents of Park Towne Place! From the artist: “I want viewers to understand that the world is not merely a banal and depressing place, but a complex labyrinth of beauty ready to inspire.” We'll be meeting outside the

    Free

  • Members Only Preview: As You Like It

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Experience Shakespeare’s comedy, of romance, mistaken identity, and endless shenanigans as you never have before in this immersive production in the woods!

    Free

  • Free art show- The Tales Told Us So

    Free art show- The Tales Told Us So
    Black Moth Gallery 2209 E High St Suite 3 Suite 3, Pottstown, PA, United States

    July 1st – August 31st The exhibition will showcase a range of styles and perspective on the theme of mythologies. Artworks will celebrate aspects from across great cultures that influence us still today, as they inherently illuminate humanities universal archetypes. Expect visual interpretations inspired by the early Americas, ancient Greeks, the Norse, from Oceania, Africa, Asia and many other appreciations of the subject. Invited Artists: • Bob Doucette • Anya Gladun • Billy Haines • Casey Lynch • Alecia Miller • Ben Patterson • Brian Reedy • William Thidemann • William Volz Join us for the reception Friday, July 10th,

    Free

  • As You Like It

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Experience Shakespeare’s comedy, of romance, mistaken identity, and endless shenanigans as you never have before in this immersive production in the woods!

    $30

  • Print Your Voice: An Interactive Print Event

    Brandywine Workshop and Archives 730 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join The Print Center and Brandywine Workshop for a fun afternoon of hands-on printmaking activities for all ages – no experience needed! Explore many kinds of printmaking – including screenprinting, letterpress and woodblock printing, presented by Brandywine Workshop, BYO Print, Common Press, The Print Center, Second State Press, The Soapbox and Taller Puertorriqueño. “Print Your Voice” is offered in conjunction with The Print Center’s current exhibition, “America Today: Voices in Contemporary Print,” on view through July 25. Free and open to the public, The Print Center is open Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11am – 6pm, and on June Sundays. Registration requested,

    Free

  • As You Like It

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Experience Shakespeare’s comedy, of romance, mistaken identity, and endless shenanigans as you never have before in this immersive production in the woods!

    $30

  • Now + Then Marketplace Love Park Market

    JFK Plaza (Love Park) Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Now + Then Marketplace takes over Love Park this Sunday 7/12 from Noon to 5:00pm with over 40 local vendors selling everything from art prints and jewelry to t-shirts and locally brewed coffee. As always the market is free to attend, dog and kid friendly.

  • A closer Look: P.W. Prichett – Artist Talk & Dinner – 7/15/26

    October Gallery 6353 Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    FRIEDAcommunity - A talk with P.W. Prichett - July 15 Join us for a conversation with artist P.W. Prichett, creator of this year's large-scale participatory art project, The Big Sloth.Many of you volunteered by helping to hand-string the disposable cutlery that became part of the installation. Now, artist Pam Prichett will take you behind the scenes and share what has unfolded over the past ten months in her South Bronx studio, offering insight into the creative process that brought The Big Sloth to life. Artwork by RISD alum and native New Yorker, Pamela Prichett has been featured in The Provincetown

    Free

  • Make Your Own WPA Poster

    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate America's 250th by making your own poster of Independence Hall! Stop by the lobby of Parkway Central Library between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for a free hands-on screen printing workshop. All ages welcome and no experience required. A teaching artist from Posters for the People will guide you in making your own print based on the Independence Hall W.P.A. poster from the Print and Picture Collection.

  • As You Like It

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Experience Shakespeare’s comedy, of romance, mistaken identity, and endless shenanigans as you never have before in this immersive production in the woods!

    $30

  • As You Like It

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Experience Shakespeare’s comedy, of romance, mistaken identity, and endless shenanigans as you never have before in this immersive production in the woods!

    $30

  • Nature at Noon at Academy of Natural Sciences – The Art of Nature: Drawing from our Collections

    Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the Academy of Natural Sciences, 19th St. Entrance security desk. Bring your own art supplies, or use our tempera paint sticks, color pencils, markers, watercolor paper, and collage materials to recreate insects and birds from our collection. We will have a variety of native pinned insects and a variety of preserved birds from our collection. This event is for any level artist, and intended to inspire awe through close observation of native species we easily miss in the wild. We also invite word-artists, and non-visual art mediums! Access Features: Surface/Terrain: Elevator access

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • MontCo Coffee & Chocolate Festival

    SoulJoel's at Sunnybrook 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown, PA, United States

    Coffee. Chocolate. Celebrities. ☕🍫✨ Montgomery County’s most indulgent event of the year is here—and it’s bringing caffeine, cocoa, and celebrity star power together for one unforgettable day. Get ready to sip, savor, and snap photos at The MontCo Coffee & Chocolate Festival, a high-energy celebration featuring the region’s best gourmet roasters, artisan chocolatiers, bakeries, wineries, distilleries, and specialty vendors—all under one roof. But this isn’t just a tasting event… It's also a Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebrity Experience! For the first time ever, four of ABC’s General Hospital stars are appearing together at one event in Montgomery County: * Rena Sofer * Laura

    $50

  • MontCo Coffee & Chocolate Festival

    SoulJoel's at Sunnybrook 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown, PA, United States

    Coffee. Chocolate. Celebrities. ☕🍫✨ Montgomery County’s most indulgent event of the year is here—and it’s bringing caffeine, cocoa, and celebrity star power together for one unforgettable day. Get ready to sip, savor, and snap photos at The MontCo Coffee & Chocolate Festival, a high-energy celebration featuring the region’s best gourmet roasters, artisan chocolatiers, bakeries, wineries, distilleries, and specialty vendors—all under one roof. But this isn’t just a tasting event… It's also a Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebrity Experience! For the first time ever, four of ABC’s General Hospital stars are appearing together at one event in Montgomery County: * Rena Sofer * Laura

    $50

  • 7-Week Adult Wheel Course

    Blue Skies Pottery 933 W Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, United States

    Our All Levels wheel courses are perfect for students ranging from beginners to potters who have spent substantial time on the wheel. This course's projects will be sourced by the interests of the class. This class can be taken multiple times. Our multi-week courses meet once weekly for 2 hours of instruction and include unlimited open studio time for you to practice independently. Open studio sessions are booked in 1-3 hour sessions, and are offered daily. You must reserve space for open studio online beforehand, and can schedule these sessions according to your personal schedule. Unlimited clay is included in

    $80.00

  • Family Art Day

    Family Art Day
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Art Day is a completely free, all-ages event designed to get everyone making art together. Enjoy our monthly make & take art activity—perfect for budding artists of all ages. Explore the Museum, try out new materials, and take home your very own creation. ✂️ Artmaking starts at 1 PM 🎟️ Pre-registration is required 🖼️ Free Museum admission included Come make something special with us! Admission to the museum is included with this free program; advance registration is required.

    Free

  • Arte en las Calles: LaGuaGua 47 in concert

    Teatro Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Esperanza Arts Center presents Arte en las Calles LaGuaGua 47 in concert Featuring LaGuaGua47 Orquesta Blaze Born (AMLA Rock Band) Hosted by Rumba 106.1’s Johanny Rodriguez Saturday, July 25, 2026 6:00pm-9:00pm Esperanza Parking lot (4th & Bristol) Feel the rhythm, flavor, and joy of summer – Latino style! Join us this July for a vibrant celebration with an outdoor concert performance of La Guagua 47 featuring the LaGuagua 47 Orchestra & Singers, Latin food, dancing, a local merchant fair, balloons, and fun for all ages. La Guagua 47 is a one-of-a-kind community cultural production by Alba Martinez that tells a

    Free

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • BlackStar Film Festival

    BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the global majority, showcasing films by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people from around the world. The 15th BlackStar Film Festival will take place from August 6-9 on Broad Street in Philadelphia as well as online around the world. There will be screenings, panels, parties, and other events. Passes are now on sale for the 15th annual @blackstarfest! Explore the packed film list, grab your passes, and join them this summer for four days of powerful films, panels, parties, good energy, and community. More info at: blackstarprojects.org/festival

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • Born on the Bicentennial (Opening Reception First Friday)

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Suite 13, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Seven Philadelphia artists born in 1976 Shawn Alleyne Anastasia Crisostomo-Dawan Justin Duerr Bonnie MacAllister Athena Astraea Scott Keni Thomas Michael N Thomas Philadelphia artists born in 1976 “Born on the Bicentennial,” an August exhibition at Cherry Street Pier curated by Bonnie MacAllister, 4th year resident artist. Exhibition is upstairs in the Terrace Gallery. Philadelphia artists born in 1976 “Born on the Bicentennial,” an August exhibition at Cherry Street Pier curated by Bonnie MacAllister, 4th year resident artist. Exhibition is upstairs in the Terrace Gallery. August 7 First Friday 5-7 terrace reception Runs through August 30 (closing at 4) Shawn Alleyne

    Free

  • Future/Past/Present – July Reception

    InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us to celebrate Future/Past/Present at InLiquid Gallery! @ InLiquid Gallery, 1400 N American St, Philadelphia PA, 19122 Reception: July 9th, 6p – 9p Featuring artists: Randall Cleaver, Billy Colbert, Carolyn Harper, Candace Karch, James Labold, Carole Loeffler, Benjamin B. Olshin This multi-media exhibition features seven InLiquid Artist Members making work about the United States’ past, present, and future. Using photos, sculpture, painting, and other mediums, these artists bring various cultural phenomena to coexist on a single plane. Through this exhibition, we’re reminded that the American political landscape is intersectional and extends beyond our immediate line of sight, our present.

    Free – $10

  • Family Art Day

    Family Art Day
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Art Day is a completely free, all-ages event designed to get everyone making art together. Enjoy our monthly make & take art activity—perfect for budding artists of all ages. Explore the Museum, try out new materials, and take home your very own creation. ✂️ Artmaking starts at 1 PM 🎟️ Pre-registration is required 🖼️ Free Museum admission included Come make something special with us! Admission to the museum is included with this free program; advance registration is required.

    Free

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • Arts and Crafts Supply Swap

    Arts and Crafts Supply Swap
    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Do you have gently used or new art and craft supplies that are collecting dust? Are there things you bought for projects you're never going to get to or lost interest in? Do you want to try a new hobby but need inspiration and means? Let's share materials that are in good condition! The Art Department and Special Collections invite you to come by the library with supplies that you no longer want or need and pick up something else in exchange. You do not need to bring materials to take something. Join us at Parkway Central in the Heim

    Free

  • Art Under The Stars IV

    The Sculpture Courtyard 1717 Hancock Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “Art Under the Stars” Returns for Its Fourth Annual Celebration of Living Artists. In a world where artists are often celebrated only after they’re gone, Art Under the Stars honors them now. This annual show returns on Saturday, August 22, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the lush Sculpture Courtyard for an evening celebrating living artists, creativity, and life together under a glowing night sky. Founded by Visual Artist and Event Curator Jona Shreeves-Taylor (@J.Taylor), this celebration was created from the belief that “artists deserve to receive their flowers while they’re alive to smell them,” a sentiment reflected in

    $30.00

  • Ukrainian Folk Festival 2026

    Ukrainian American Sport Center 1 Lower State Road, North Wales, P, United States

    UKRAINIAN FOLK FESTIVAL & SUMMER CONCERT 2026 Celebrate the enduring, vibrant culture of a people that fights for freedom! Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday Horsham, PA - Sunday, August 23; 12:00 – 8:00 PM. The Ukrainian Folk Festival & Summer Concert 2026 will be held at the Ukrainian American Sport Center (www.tryzub.org), County Line and Lower State Roads, Horsham, PA. Exciting, spectacular, dazzling, breathtaking, exhilarating, spirited, soulful, enchanting, captivating, and intriguing – modest words which describe but by no means capture the essence of Ukrainian folk art, music, song and dance. From the rich color and deep symbolism of the delicate

    $15 – $20

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • Book Arts Open House

    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on Wednesday, August 26 to see highlights from the Print and Picture Collection's Book Arts Collection. The Book Arts Collection has over 650 artists' books created by hundreds of artists. The collection includes miniature books, accordion books, flag books, books with unique bindings, and more. Drop by anytime between 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This open house is open to all!

    Free

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • Alchemical: Story of a Lineage Transformed

    Paradigm Arts Building 3rd Floor 12 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please reserve your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alchemical-story-of-a-lineage-transformed-tickets-1989861192392?aff=oddtdtcreator Join Clair Oaks and her family for an unforgettable evening of film, music, art, and community at Paradigm Gallery in Philadelphia. Alchemical: Story of a Lineage Transformed is a deeply personal multimedia experience exploring lineage, grief, resilience, recovery, creativity, and the transformative power of love and artistic expression. Following the suicide of her former husband and the father of her eldest son, Clair spent seven years creating a remarkable series of paintings documenting her healing journey. These works will be exhibited alongside the film chronicling her story. Their son, Elijah Tucker, will perform original

    $5.00

  • TrailOff Story-walk and Writing & Crafting Workshop with The Philly Pigeon

    John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Swim Pony, The Philly Pigeon and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum present a day of creative activities. Walk a 1.5 mile section of the trail at Heinz as you listen to the community-inspired TrailOff immersive audio story, The Land Remembers by Jacob Winterstein. Cool off indoors with a writing and crafting workshop led by The Philly Pigeon’s Kai Davis, 2024 & ‘25 Philadelphia Poet Laureate. Saturday, August 29th, 10am-1pm Story-walks depart at 10:15am and 11:15am Free and open to the public, snacks and water will be provided Download the FREE TrailOff app and bring your headphones: https://trailoffquicklook.com/ Support

    Free

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • Transportation Open House in the Print and Picture Collection

    Free Library of Philadelphia (Parkway Central Branch) 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us before Jake Berman's talk about SEPTA's subway and regional rail lines for a special transporation-themed open house. Visit us on the second floor of Parkway Central Library to see selections from the Print and Picture Collection, Map Collection, and Government Publications - drop in anytime between 4:30 and 5:30 pm Tuesday, September 1st. This event is part of Philadelphia: For the People, an exhibition that explores Philadelphia’s public infrastructure through the lens of the Declaration of Independence and its affirmation of government that exists to serve the people.

    Free

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe

    “Possession: Body, Memory, Home ” Gallery at Scribe
    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 4 - 6:30 PM This exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas, Efi Green, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing, identity, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting, mixed media, abstraction, and symbolism, the artists transform experiences of grief, motherhood, migration, mental health, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color, expressive gesture, and layered storytelling, Possession considers home not only as a physical place, but as something carried within the body, memory, and spirit. Together, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability,

    Free

  • Jade Chloe

    Performance Garage 1515 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Jade Chloe” is a self entitled performance which is part of the all media arts festival known as the Philly Fringe. It is a celebration of self expression and self determination. This performance has a total runtime of thirty minutes and encompasses a brilliant cast of dancers who strengthen viewer’s understanding in addition to sharing a new perspective on empathy,individuality, and artistry. Jade Chloe is an emerging artist whom currently trains through Philadelphia Ballet’s new Contemporary Division. She is formerly a graduate of Alvin Ailey’s high school program in collaboration with Professional Performing Arts School. At the Alvin Ailey school,

    Free

  • Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag

    Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag
    Asian Arts Initiative, Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An award-winning documentary, a photo exhibition celebrating rural LGBTQ+ life, and a homegrown drag show converge in one unforgettable night. Amish Country Queer is a film about Lancaster's queer nightlife and drag culture, and a story about what it means to be visibly, joyfully, unapologetically queer in a place the world told you wasn't built for you. Tulle Queer is an ongoing portrait series by trans artist Brady Pappas that honors the queer icons of the 717 region. Using tulle as a recurring visual motif, the project creates a vibrant, community-rooted celebration of visibility and resilience. The Angel Hour is

    $5 – $25

  • Artist Talk with Dyani White Hawk

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Dyani White Hawk brings her groundbreaking practice—where traditional Lakota design meets bold abstract painting—into conversation with A Nation of Artists, exploring how Indigenous artists have always been essential to the American story, even when institutions failed to recognize them. White Hawk's monumental works challenge viewers to reconsider what American art means. By weaving together star quilts, geometric abstraction, and materials that carry cultural memory, she creates a visual language that honors ancestral knowledge while pushing contemporary art forward. Her work asks essential questions: Whose traditions count as "American"? How do artists maintain cultural continuity while innovating fearlessly? What happens when

    Free

  • Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag

    Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag
    Asian Arts Initiative, Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An award-winning documentary, a photo exhibition celebrating rural LGBTQ+ life, and a homegrown drag show converge in one unforgettable night. Amish Country Queer is a film about Lancaster's queer nightlife and drag culture, and a story about what it means to be visibly, joyfully, unapologetically queer in a place the world told you wasn't built for you. Tulle Queer is an ongoing portrait series by trans artist Brady Pappas that honors the queer icons of the 717 region. Using tulle as a recurring visual motif, the project creates a vibrant, community-rooted celebration of visibility and resilience. The Angel Hour is

    $5 – $25

  • We Are the Seeds Philly + Powwow 2026

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Suite 13, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us September 19–20 at Cherry Street Pier for a weekend celebrating contemporary Indigenous arts, cultures, and community. Saturday features the Seeds Philly Powwow, Indigenous artists, El Mercado Cultural, and hands-on art activities including corn husk doll making and paper tipi art making. Sunday brings music, dance, artist talks, storytelling, and workshops. Canpatlaneci Danza Azteca del Anahuac, We Are the Seeds Dance Troupe, singer Jennifer Kreisberg, composer Zachariah Julian, and more, along with a creative writing and improvisation workshop with Nicholson Billey and Indigenous Caribbean gourd painting and an artist talk with Priscilla Bell.

    Free

  • Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Papermaking with the Plants Around Us

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Making paper from foraged materials can yield beautiful, interesting, and surprising results. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of hand papermaking, creating sheets from locally grown materials. The session includes a walk around the Morris to observe plants used in papermaking and other paper-related crafts such as surface dyeing. Attendees will go home with a small stack of handmade sheets whose unique character reflects the botanical environment. Led by Emily Tipps of the Book Arts Program at the University of Utah. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 156.

    $30 – $35

  • Artist Talk: Cavin Jones

    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2 PM in the Art Department for a talk by Philadelphia artist Cavin Jones. Cavin Jones is a painter, muralist, and collagist whose figurative work is inspired by American history, particularly the African American experience. Jones has said that his work is "a catalyst to stimulate thought and promote discussion about various issues prevalent in society." His dynamic compositions often feature contrasting elements that as he says, "infuse the paintings with layers of meaning and associations." Cavin will talk about his art journey, including his public mural work. After the talk in

    Free

  • A Magical Journey with the Bugibatukis!

    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    A Magical Journey with the Bugibatukis! Live Art, Storytelling & Creative Workshop for Kids Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm Ages 5–10 | 1-5 hours | Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout their presence at the event Join Philadelphia-based international artist and visual storyteller Carlotta Schiavio, aka YaTii Talisman, for an imaginative adventure into the extraordinary world of the Bugibatukis! Carlotta created the fantastical Bugibatukis, adorable, fun-loving alien inhabitants of planet YaTii Talisman who mysteriously appear on Earth, landing in water basins around the world. Through a lively in-person reading and art-making experience based on her new

    Free

  • TASTING AS MINDFULNESS

    The Random Tea Room 713 N 4th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Slow down and experience flavor with intention during this unique collaborative tasting led by Becky of The Random Tea Room and Nick from Parentheses. This immersive evening is designed to help you explore taste through curiosity rather than expertise. You'll discover how aroma, texture, acidity, bitterness, sweetness, and umami work together to create memorable drinking experiences and why you already have everything you need to appreciate them. The evening includes two guided four course tastings for a total of eight unforgettable flavors. Each guest will also receive a bottle of Parentheses After to take home. Whether you're a tea enthusiast,

    $85.00

  • Russell Brodie- Paintings 2001–2026

    Black Moth Gallery 2209 E High St Suite 3 Suite 3, Pottstown, PA, United States

    Moderated by Elizabeth Spungen, Tarver, Bullock and Burton will reflect on their lifelong journeys shaped by Black cowboy culture, their commitment to preserving its vital cultural history, and how they have come together for The Long Ride Home project. Ron Tarver was a staff photojournalist at The Philadelphia Inquirer for more than 30 years, where he received a Pulitzer Prize and numerous other awards. Tarver has also been awarded Guggenheim Foundation, Independence Foundation, NEA and Pew Fellowships. His work has been widely exhibited in numerous exhibitions nationally and internationally and is included in many public collections. Jordan Bullock is a

    Free

  • First Friday on Percy Street

    1300 Block of South Percy Street 1300 South Percy Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Percy Street's luminous "Electric Street" will host a First Friday block party this Friday, October 2nd, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., on the 1300 block of S. Percy Street in Passyunk Square. Hosted by Nice Things Handmade and Percy Street Project, this event will feature more than 40 vendors, including handmade goods, artwork, jewelry, and more. Live painting will also take place throughout the evening, with artists creating murals on a four-sided community mural wall presented by Rose Bear Arts. Music is scheduled all evening, with performances by banjo player Houston West, Jacob Waters, and DJs Linz and Mars.

    Free

  • Illuminate Passyunk

    singing fountain S 11th St & E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, United States

    Iluminate Passyunk is a free projection arts festival in East Passyunk, transforming public spaces into canvases for local artists through projection mapping, interactive installations, and live audiovisual performances. The event will feature artists from the Philadelphia Region and create an accessible platform for emerging creatives to experiment, perform, and connect with the community. Illuminate Passyunk is part of the larger Illuminate Philly initiative. Our mission is to illuminate neighborhoods throughout the city, making projection art accessible outside of traditional gallery spaces while supporting Philadelphia’s growing community of digital and immersive artists.

    Free

  • Arts and Crafts Supply Swap

    Arts and Crafts Supply Swap
    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Do you have gently used or new art and craft supplies that are collecting dust? Are there things you bought for projects you're never going to get to or lost interest in? Do you want to try a new hobby but need inspiration and means? Let's share materials that are in good condition! The Art Department and Special Collections invite you to come by the library with supplies that you no longer want or need and pick up something else in exchange. You do not need to bring materials to take something. Join us at Parkway Central in the Heim

    Free