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Mural Arts Philadelphia: Getting to Green Month-Long Exhibition

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

This month-long exhibition celebrates the Getting to Green project by highlighting the artistic and multimedia creations generated over two years. This showcase, featuring artwork, videos, resources, and materials, will be displayed at Cherry Street Pier for one month, commencing on First Friday. Throughout this period, we will offer various opportunities for audience engagement, with specifics to be determined. Getting to Green: Routes to Roots is a multi-disciplinary public art project in Philadelphia that encourages residents to explore the city’s green spaces through public transit, promoting the discovery and rediscovery of these areas and how to access them. The artist team

Free

Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Sheep Shearing Day

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Sheep Shearing Day Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm as you tour the historic house. Check out the sights and smells of an open-hearth cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen. Stop by our demonstrators’ stalls to learn about important crafts like woodworking, basket-weaving, candle-dipping, and

Free

Earth Day Pop-Up with Bario Neal & The Rittenhouse

The Rittenhouse Hotel Mary Cassatt Tea Room at The Rittenhouse 210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, United States

Join us in The Rittenhouse hotel's Mary Cassatt Tea Room for an Earth Day tea blending and sustainable jewelry event in partnership with Bario Neal, Philadelphia's sustainably-made and women-owned jewelry brand. Celebrating the bounty of Mother Nature, The Rittenhouse's tea experts will host an interactive tea blending session where guests will choose from a variety of herbaceous ingredients, aromatic flowers, and spices sourced from all over the world to develop their own creations to taste and take home. While you're making tea magic, the team from Bario Neal will fit you with your own custom permanent bracelet — their Lei

$175

Butterfly Conversations: Conversation with Creators and Artists

phildelphia ethical society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Modern productions and interpretations of Madame Butterfly often aim to challenge or subvert the Orientalist and exoticist elements. Directors strive to humanize characters, avoid reinforcing stereotypes, and delve into the complexities of cross-cultural relationships while still maintaining Puccini’s masterwork. In this roundtable conversation, hear from the artists and creative team about Opera Philadelphia's new production of Madame Butterfly. Moderator: Dr. Derrell Acon, Vice President of People Operations and Inclusion Panel: Yuki Izumihara (Production Designer), Karen Chia-ling Ho (Cio Cio San), Kristen Choi (Suzuki), and Ethan Heard (Director) Part of Butterfly Conversations, Opera Philadelphia's series that aims to foster open and

Pay What You Wish

WOLF EYES & MARSHALL ALLEN

Solar Myth 1131 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, United States

Ars Nova Workshop presents the Detroit-based experimental noise duo Wolf Eyes along with the Sun Ra Arkestra’s Marshall Allen and DMHotep at Solar Myth on April 20. Formed in 1996 by Nate Young, the corrosive and blistering Wolf Eyes has mutated through a number of different forms, built around the core duo of Young and John Olson. Collaboration has been a constant throughout their quarter-century-plus history, including meetings with experimentalists like Anthony Braxton, Merzbow, Raven Chacon, and Richard Pinhas.

$35

Maker Faire Philadelphia

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

The 2024 Philly Maker Faire brings back talented makers/crafters/doers from Philadelphia and surrounding area. Makers will reveal their most grand work at the airy Cherry Street Pier. This fourth Philly Maker Faire returns with new makers and some returning favorites. Expect to encounter: ● Innovative demonstrations ● Interactive workshops and hands-on activities ● Design projects and entrepreneurial networking ● Engagement for all ages from K-12 and university level ● Business opportunities for local manufacturers and angel investors

free with suggested donation

Philadelphia Maker Faire

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

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.

$6 – $24

The Cosmic Foundation 1st Annual Art & Craft Market

Cosmic cafe 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, United States

Cosmic Cafe is hosting an Art & Craft Market on the patio. There will also be a Silent Auction benefiting The Cosmic Foundation. There will be a variety of vendors and live music all day. Local artists have donated paintings, handcrafted baskets and a wonderful children's book about rowing. for the Silent Auction. The Cosmic Foundation supports the work at the cafe assisting people with developmental disabilities to learn marketable skills that lead to meaningful employment and a fulfilling life.

Free

The Philadelphia Marketplace 2024

Support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2024! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. This pop-up market is brought to you by the organizers of Christmas Village in Philadelphia and the Center City District. Every Friday and Saturday, a group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t miss these weekly pop up shops from May 3 through June 29, 2024 and from September 6 through October 5,

Free

Roxborough Art And Music Fest

Summit Park Communities 723 Port Royal Ave, PHILADELPHIA, PA, United States

Join us for a celebration of art and music at Roxborough's liveliest apartment complex! The Roxborough Art and Music Fest is an extraordinary fusion of local art, unique music, and community. Hosted at Summit Park Communities, this festival has something for everyone! What’s in store for you? 🖌️ Over 30 Local Art Vendors 🎸 A music stage overlooking the event featuring live music, local bands and solo artists 🎁 Art Contest and Giveaway: Participate in our local art contest or cast your vote for your favorite piece. Everyone who votes will be entered to win a one of a kind

Free

reFlea Vendor Market

1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Resource Exchange's reFlea Vendor Market is for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect event for you!

Free

Candle Con 2024

Location 215 990 Spring Garden Street, #1st floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Calling all candle lovers and Mother's Day gift shoppers! Don't miss the first ever Candle Con on Sunday, May 5th from 12:00pm – 6:00pm at Location 215 (990 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123). This is a unique marketplace featuring luxury, novelty and specialty candles, candle making workshops, wine & spirts and entertainment. Curated by All Black Everything Pop Up, an award-winning service based brand that curates commerce spaces introducing ALL nationalities to dope black businesses, shoppers will support national Black companies as well as local small businesses. It's going to be LIT! General Admission is 2 Tickets for $20:

$2 – $20

Harp’N Hoedown

BLDG39 at the Arsenal 5401 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, United States

Hoot n’ holler with music-lovers! The Lyra Society, a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural equity through access to harp education, will host an anniversary celebration Wednesday, May 15 from 6-9pm. Performances will include a live bluegrass-classical band featuring musicians from The Philadelphia Orchestra. The event will feature mini harp lessons, games, foods, libations and photo ops.

$150

West Park Arts Fest

West Fairmount Park South Concourse Drive (entrance near 42nd and Parkside Avenue) between East Memorial Hall Drive and 41st Street in West Fairmount Park., Philadelphia, United States

The West Park Cultural Center in conjunction with the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Mural Arts Philadelphia are excited to present the 12th Annual West Park Arts Festival! A Day of FREE Performances & Activities for the Entire Family! This free event will feature live music and dance on two stages, storytelling, and special events for children. All ages will enjoy artist installations, art making activities, the guided trolley tour and browsing the many art, craft and food vendors. Come join the fun. Live Music Dance Performances Art Making Activities for All Ages Historical Trolley Tours Heritage Storytelling Food Vendors Who's

Free

GENERATE MUSIC (World Premiere) – PRISM Quartet with Ursula Rucker, Tyshawn Sorey, David Gilmore, David Krakauer, Diane Monroe, and Susan Watts.

world cafe live 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

GENERATE MUSIC A new body of work exploring the ties between Black and Jewish Americans “There are formal and cultural qualities that Black and Jewish musical traditions share in relation to their folk roots and their roles in community, from dance music to ritual to the use of virtuosic improvisation.”—Helen Haynes, Curator “Generate Music’s artists create a new way of meeting in this tumultuous era—a reflection of our multifaceted and beautiful humanity.”—Matthew Levy, PRISM Quartet — CURATED BY PRISM Quartet & Helen Haynes EIGHT NEW WORKS BY Yotam Haber, David Krakauer, Myra Melford & Erica Hunt, Diane Monroe, Ursula Rucker,

$10 – $35