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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.
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.
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
The Global Water Alliance's (GWA) 18th Annual Conference Levers for Progress to Strengthen Water Sustainability and Public Health, co-hosted by the Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University, will be held on March 26, 2026 at Drexel University. This one-day hybrid conference will bring together practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students from around the world to explore how new technologies, responsible investments, and community engagement can strengthen water sustainability and public health outcomes. Participants will be challenged to think and explore the challenges and options towards water-smart management and improved informatics, including AI, to deliver on improved water services, the
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.
The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) is pleased to host Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Tacony LAB Community Art Center Northeast 250: Threads of History community arts project on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:00 PM at the Society’s library/museum at 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia. This project, part of the City's US Semiquincentennial celebrations, will shine spotlights at several venues on the history of Northeast Philadelphia and the many small organizations that keep that history alive. Using the US flag as the organizing principle and creative inspiration, hands-on artmaking activities at each event will engage communities with the idea of individual
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
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.
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
Discover how you can help deepen our understanding of American history by transcribing original post–Civil War documents. Your work will uncover stories of family, resilience, and community in the years following Emancipation. In this Acts of Science: Connected program, Smithsonian experts will introduce the Freedmen’s Bureau records, explain their significance, and share why your participation matters. Together, we’ll explore how these documents illuminate the lives of formerly enslaved people during Reconstruction and why preserving them is vital for research and education. This nationwide effort—led by the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Smithsonian Transcription Center, and the
You Don’t Have to Go Home, But . . .by Aidan Un (USA, 2024, 78 min) is an ode to dancing bodies, a grimy love letter to Philly, a story about what to do when the DJ has played the last song, the club’s lights come on, and you gotta go . . . somewhere. Following dancers at different stages of their artistic lives, with legendary party Second Sundae as backdrop, this film examines the possibility of spiritual fulfillment in a socioeconomic configuration that ultimately doesn’t value the practices that make us free. The evening will also feature the next
The ultimate adults-only (21+) night at the museum is back, and it’s all about the music. Electric or euphoric, raucous or relaxed, think spring music festival meets science museum energy. A mix of live bands and DJs will set the night soundtrack, so dance your way through exhibits, sip sun-soaked drinks, and dive hands-first into activities inspired by music and sound and produced by partners and creators. Then, just as the beat drops, cue the explosive, heart-pounding live science “booms” at the hands of The Franklin Institute team. So, dress like you’re headed to your favorite festival. Make a statement.
Esperanza Arts Center in partnership with Philadelphia Chamber Music Society & WRTI FM presents ensemble132 with Anjoli Santiago TEATRO ESPERANZA 4/11/26, 3:00pm $15 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) ensemble132 will be joined by Philadelphia storyteller Anjoli Santiago to perform a reimagined bilingual version of Igor Stravinsky’s Petrushka. Experience a classic tale woven with ancestral stories to explore magic, love, belonging, and purpose – featuring original narration, written and performed by Santiago to complement the score and a performance of chamber works by Latine composers. Food and Beverages are available for sale in the Teatro lobby courtesy of
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 cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Movie Mondays—a monthly gathering every 2nd Monday celebrating innovative Black filmmakers! In April, we’re celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month with Eugene Ashe's Sylvie's Love and Anyabwile Love's Speakn' Trane (local short). Following the program, culture writer, John Morrison will be in conversation with Anyabwile Love. You don't wanna miss this! Event Flow: Enjoy happy hour at 5-7 PM ($9 sangria, $1 off beer & wine, $10 bartender's special cocktail!) Film at 6-8:30PM (you'll have fun AND be home and in bed before 10!) Food: BYO-Dinner (bring your dinner or have it
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
Cannonball’s Miniball returns April 16 – 19 at Christ Church Neighborhood House and Icebox! A four-day microfestival of multi-genre performances, Miniball features Cannonball encores and new works with fourteen distinct offerings between the two venues. Get a sneak peak of all-new performances from Philly performance legends alongside roofshaking out-of-town projects and hidden gems from emerging artists. General Admission tickets are $25 with sliding scale tickets from $5-$50. Get all the info here: https://www.cannonballfestival.org/miniball-2026 Highlighted performances include: //shrouded\, a new work from Jaamil Olawale Kosoko described as “a living poetic sculpture and an immersive dance work” which will premiere at Lincoln
We're thrilled to announce a new year-long collaboration: cinéSPEAK x Vox Populi present 3rd Thursdays! For April, we’re presenting powerful short films from the Third World Newsreel retrospective (1968-1972), documenting grassroots movements for land sovereignty both domestically and around the world. This program showcases movements in the Dominican Republic, Palestine and New York City. Since 1968, Third World Newsreel (TWN) has been at the forefront of advocating for media that champions cultural and social justice, highlighting the narratives of historically marginalized and diverse communities. TWN is committed to fostering unity and solidarity through powerful storytelling that drives change. 📍 Vox
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
MISFIT VARIETY SHOW tours to Philly for one night only! Hop on to this joyride of heartwarmingly irreverent comedy for the weirdos, rebels, and the misunderstood. Host Lauren LoGiudice (dubbed “fierce” by the New York Times) assembles a rotating cast of eclectic comedy performers to celebrate the beauty of not fitting in. Hosted by Lauren LoGiudice (HBO) Directed by Kate Sisk Produced by Amelia Gorman Featuring: Arantxa Chávez and Michael (Dola) Amendola (Pig Iron) Kirk Griffiths (Opened for Mike Birbiglia, Michelle Buteau, and Chris Gethard) Dr. Harley (Murray Hill’s This is Burlesque) Formaggi (Idiot's Hour) Lexi Lewis (The Bird's Nest)
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
Our season ends with an exciting and engaging program for choir, orchestra, and organ. Experience a vibrant variety of music—from opera overtures, works for choir and organ, Dvorák’s rarely performed monumental Psalm 149, plus the epic finale of Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony - just to name a few. With over 150 musicians participating, this carefully curated concert promises a thrilling afternoon of music, presented in a way that only MCCO can. Sunday, April 19, 2026 3:00 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church 1000 W Main St, Lansdale, PA 19446 General Admission: $25 Group Discount (6 or more): $20 Students: $5.00 Children 12
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
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
Celebrate Earth Day with a fun new technique! 🌎✨ Earth Day Fiber Workshop: Weave with Recycled Materials with fiber artist Elena Gans - Pfister Celebrate Earth Day by turning discarded materials into something beautiful. In this creative, hands-on workshop, fiber artist Elena Gans - Pfister will guide participants through the basics of tapestry weaving using a variety of recycled and repurposed materials. Learn simple weaving techniques while experimenting with texture, color, and pattern. Fabric scraps, yarn remnants, and other found fibers become the building blocks for your own small woven tapestry—proof that sustainability and creativity can go hand in hand.
The Pennsylvania Antiques Show is a new event highlighting the best of Americana as well as fine art, folk art, garden antiques, jewelry, European and Chinese decorative arts, along with standout pieces of 20th-century art and design. The show will be held at the convention center at Valley Forge Casino Resort, just minutes away from Valley Forge National Historical Park. Proceeds from the show will benefit Historic Trappe’s educational programs, including living history demonstrations, hands-on workshops led by traditional artisans, and free events such as Kids Dig History! And a popular lecture series.
The Pennsylvania Antiques Show is a new event highlighting the best of Americana as well as fine art, folk art, garden antiques, jewelry, European and Chinese decorative arts, along with standout pieces of 20th-century art and design. The show will be held at the convention center at Valley Forge Casino Resort, just minutes away from Valley Forge National Historical Park. Proceeds from the show will benefit Historic Trappe’s educational programs, including living history demonstrations, hands-on workshops led by traditional artisans, and free events such as Kids Dig History! And a popular lecture series.
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
Join us for the opening reception of An Adoptees Artistic Journey with wine and hors d'eouvres at the Kiosk Gallery Featuring: Emma Sarr Show Dates: April 17, 2026 - May 23, 2026 Reception: April 25, 3pm - 5pm Kiosk Gallery @ Utility Works 32 E. Baltimore Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050 Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, noon - 6pm This exhibit displays Emma Sarr’s first step of her artistic journey. In this project, Emma deeply considered her past and how her adoption has impacted her. Depictions of discovery, awe, Chinese American culture, and self-understanding are displayed throughout the artwork. The core
Celebrate Philly Jazz Month with an unforgettable evening of rhythm, creativity, and community along the Delaware River. Join us on Friday, April 25 at 6 PM at Borski Park for a live performance by internationally recognized percussionist Dendê Macêdo and his innovative Recycled Sounds project. This unique musical experience transforms everyday objects into instruments, creating vibrant Afro-Brazilian rhythms while sharing a powerful message about sustainability, creativity, and the value of reusing materials. Using handmade instruments crafted from found and repurposed materials—everything from buckets and bottles to tires and scrap metal—Macêdo layers sounds live using a loop pedal to build rich,
The Pennsylvania Antiques Show is a new event highlighting the best of Americana as well as fine art, folk art, garden antiques, jewelry, European and Chinese decorative arts, along with standout pieces of 20th-century art and design. The show will be held at the convention center at Valley Forge Casino Resort, just minutes away from Valley Forge National Historical Park. Proceeds from the show will benefit Historic Trappe’s educational programs, including living history demonstrations, hands-on workshops led by traditional artisans, and free events such as Kids Dig History! And a popular lecture series.
🎨 Experience the Fairmount Arts Crawl Sunday, April 26 from noon-4pm. Head to 23rd St. and Fairmount Ave. for vendors, music and family fun, and explore art popping up in businesses all across the Park to Broad District. Restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars are transforming into showcases of local artists and creativity.
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
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!
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!
8127 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA May 1st | 6–9PM Free parking after 6PM This First Friday, we’re bringing together two distinct but connected bodies of work—photography by Allan Ali and a focused presentation of abstract works by EZV. Allan Ali’s black-and-white photographs reflect on life as a series of paths—some shared, others walked alone. Many of these images were created in moments of solitude, where observation becomes sharper and the world feels both expansive and deeply personal. Rooted in memory and influenced by his family’s creative legacy, his work carries a quiet sense of connection across time. In a separate
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.
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.
Join Bill Covaleski, co-founder of Victory Brewing Co, for a remarkable seated and guided beer tasting experience that explores an uncommon dimension of beer pairings in collaboration with The New Philly Sound, a jazz quartet, and local drinks author Marnie Old. As the evening's beer guide, Bill will select and pour a different local craft beer with each performance on the set list, where each beer is chosen to pair well with the mood and complexity of the music. Sourcing locally to provide you with freshness and product integrity, Bill will serve traditional beer styles that demonstrate brewing history as
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
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.
Bring the whole family for a fun, creative afternoon at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Family 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.
Join us for cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Movie Mondays—a monthly gathering every 2nd Monday celebrating innovative Black filmmakers! In May, we’re centering workers and labor organizing by showcasing the work of the brilliant Boots Riley and his 2018 indie hit, Sorry to Bother You. Be sure to keep an eye on his next highly anticipated feature, I Love Boosters, which hits theaters on May 22! Event Flow: Enjoy happy hour at 5-7 PM ($9 sangria, $1 off beer & wine, $10 bartender's special cocktail!) Film at 6-8:30PM (you'll have fun AND be home and in bed before
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
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."
Studio 31 on the Chester County Studio Tour — The Field of Radiance is a two-day art exhibition and live Rumi concert at the historic Green Barn in East Fallowfield Township, Chester County's Brandywine Valley. May 16–17. Six contemporary artists transform a 19th-century barn into a gallery of painting, photography, mixed media, and illuminated text — rooted in the natural world and the contemplative life. On Sunday, May 17 at 2pm, the barn hosts a free Rumi poetry reading and live music concert. Suzzette Ortiz — whose collaborators include Bobby McFerrin — performs on harp and piano alongside Amira Dvorah
Studio 31 on the Chester County Studio Tour — The Field of Radiance is a two-day art exhibition and live Rumi concert at the historic Green Barn in East Fallowfield Township, Chester County's Brandywine Valley. May 16–17. Six contemporary artists transform a 19th-century barn into a gallery of painting, photography, mixed media, and illuminated text — rooted in the natural world and the contemplative life. On Sunday, May 17 at 2pm, the barn hosts a free Rumi poetry reading and live music concert. Suzzette Ortiz — whose collaborators include Bobby McFerrin — performs on harp and piano alongside Amira Dvorah
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!
It’s that time again folks! For ONE NIGHT ONLY! Our talent show is back and better than ever this year with faces old and new. It's like your middle school talent show but older and weirder and there's beer and 70’s metal all night long. It's not a dream... it's Kensington's Got Talent! Some have called it the hottest talent show this side of Lehigh, but we’re just happy to be able to show off such a variety of sensational talents all in one place . Plus, the audience gets to vote for the winner of a $300 cash prize
Studio 31 on the Chester County Studio Tour — The Field of Radiance is a two-day art exhibition and live Rumi concert at the historic Green Barn in East Fallowfield Township, Chester County's Brandywine Valley. May 16–17. Six contemporary artists transform a 19th-century barn into a gallery of painting, photography, mixed media, and illuminated text — rooted in the natural world and the contemplative life. On Sunday, May 17 at 2pm, the barn hosts a free Rumi poetry reading and live music concert. Suzzette Ortiz — whose collaborators include Bobby McFerrin — performs on harp and piano alongside Amira Dvorah
The Festival of Many Colors is a free outdoor festival showcasing three festive Philadelphia traditions - the Mummers, Philly Caribbean Carnival and Carnaval de Puebla en Philadelphia. It features craft vendors, food truck and performances including Quaker City String Band, Philly Pan Starts Steel Orchestra, Banda La Poblanita and other acts from the three traditions.
🎨 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
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
Esperanza Arts Center presents SanSe Filadelfia Tony Mendez & Los Bomberos de la Calle in partnership with American Composers Forum TEATRO ESPERANZA, GRAN SALON & PLAZA 5/30/26, 3:00pm $15 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) EAC Artist in Residence, 2024 Philadelphia Cultural Treasures Artist Fellow, Tony Mendez and Los Bomberos de la Calle present the world premiere of a new work modeled after the widely celebrated annual Fiesta de la Calle de San Sebastián in Puerto Rico. Mendez celebrates Plena and Bomba musical traditions through an evocative, multidisciplinary experience that immerses the audience and offers a guided tour
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.
Precious Places Premiere Montgomery Auditorium, Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street Since 2003, Scribe Video Center’s Precious Places Community History Project has facilitated the production of 124 short documentaries about the spaces that hold the memories of our communities and define where we live. Precious Places teaches the video production process to participating groups, fostering projects authored by those who intimately know the featured neighborhoods best. Join Scribe in premiering 6 new films in the Precious Places Community History Project, including documentaries on the African American Museum of Philadelphia in Old City, East Mt. Airy Neighbors in East Mt. Airy,
In a climate emergency, is any idea too risky to explore? As the impacts of climate change increase, novel technologies are getting attention and gaining traction from researchers, funders, and policymakers - but how fast (or slow) should we go? Join us for one of three FREE Philadelphia screenings of the new feature documentary PLAN C FOR CIVILIZATION directed by Philadelphia’s Ben Kalina. Part thriller, part wake-up call, PLAN C FOR CIVILIZATION reveals the hidden world of climate tech, and asks whether or not we can still afford to ignore one of the most controversial ideas on Earth. Watch
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
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
Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.
Kick off the summer with four amazing live bands! Jazz on the Green will bring live music to the Olney section of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 6. This multi-generational showcase will present four distinguished groups of musicians including the venerable Professor Randy J. Gibson & the Double Portion Ensemble, Composer & Pianist Sumi Tonooka, Roy Suarez Quintet and a performer to be announced. The event will be held from 3 pm - 7 pm. In case of inclement weather forecast, the event will be moved indoors at Gibson School of Music at 5425 North 5th Street.
H&H Books and Future Days Beer Company are hosting a PRIDE BOOK FAIR on June 7 from 2-6 PM! We’ll have books by amazing queer authors from Philly and beyond, prints by Kimi Tallant, H&H tote bags, extremely cute stickers, and more. Admission is free, and 10% of beer sales will be donated to The Head and The Hand. Whether you’re looking for an introvert-friendly alternative to Philly’s huge Pride festival or planning to party nonstop all weekend, we hope you’ll stop by!
Join us for cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Movie Mondays—a monthly gathering every 2nd Monday celebrating innovative Black filmmakers! In June, we’re celebrating Pride with queer heist films: F. Gary Gray's Set It Off (1996) and Nana Duffour's award-winning short, Rainbow Girls (2025). Eat the rich! Event Flow: Enjoy happy hour at 5-7 PM ($9 sangria, $1 off beer & wine, $10 bartender's special cocktail!) Film at 6-8:30PM (you'll have fun AND be home and in bed before 10!) Food: BYO-Dinner (bring your dinner or have it delivered) Free movie theater style popcorn by cinéSPEAK Tickets: This event
To celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026, Social Impact Studios is taking over an empty storefront at 641 South Street, Philadelphia for the month of July for a retrospective pop-up exhibit and line-up of guest events that starts on First Friday, July 3rd and ends on July 28th. Under the umbrella theme “Say it. See it. Be it.,” the pop-up celebration will include: a retrospective exhibit of 30 years of work with more than 500 groups; a calendar of events that put a spotlight on collaborative partners, organizations, and other social entrepreneurs; hands-on art-making; live music by the SIS houseband
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
Using a spectrum of basic to more involved sculptural stitches, practice on an embroidery hoop and guided sewable patterns. Experience a portable lesson in a variety of important embroidery stitches. Create a sampler book using sewable tutorials and practice on an embroidery hoop. We will sew in Studio 16, tour the pier, and move outside next to the bridgescape on Cherry Street Pier. All materials included. All ages and abilities. Bonnie MacAllister iis a fourth year Resident Artist at Cherry Street Pier. Her studio practice involves interactive collaborative workshops demonstrating her studio practice of embroidery, felting, natural dyeing, and recycled
Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.
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
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
Join us for a laid-back workshop learning how to sculpt pinch pots. Unwind, get your hands dirty, and connect with your creativity and your community! Tiernan will guide you through fun, beginner-friendly projects like toys, shakers, or simple cups. Pieces will be fired and ready for pick up after 2 weeks. No experience necessary. Demo + Workshop: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Adults and teens ages 12 and up welcome) Price included: All materials and instruction will be provided. By reservation only. Please sign up at least 2 days prior to the event. Tiernan Alexander is an artist, educator, historian,
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
🎤✨ Calling all artists, performers, and community members! Join Climate Action PA on June 18th for an Open Mic Night celebrating Juneteenth and uplifting Black voices through art, music, poetry, comedy, and storytelling. Juneteenth is a time to reflect on freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice. Through creativity and community, we'll explore the connections between race, the environment, and the stories that shape our collective future. Whether you're stepping up to the mic or coming to support local talent, we'd love to have you there. Come celebrate, connect, and be inspired by the incredible voices in our community.
Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.
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!
Join us on from 6-7:30 pm, for a Meet & Greet with current Park Towne Place Artist in Residence Lori Evensen! 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 Art Studio
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future. Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then be added to the wall to encourage further discussion, and to display the diversity of lived experiences, stories, and desires of our community. The Free Library encourages patrons to make their voice heard and delve deeper into civic engagement. By advancing literacy, guiding learning, and inspiring curiosity, the Free Library of Philadelphia can provide avenues
"Join vibraphonist Harvey Price and Vibe-A-Delphia for an evening of music at the Rail Park. This Philadelphia-based organ jazz trio blends beloved jazz standards with original compositions, creating a soulful, groove-filled soundtrack for a summer night in the city. Celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary with this special outdoor performance from 7–8 p.m., as the sun sets over the skyline and the temperatures (hopefully) begin to dip. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, gather some friends, and settle in for an hour of great music and good vibes under the open sky."
To celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026, Social Impact Studios is taking over an empty storefront at 641 South Street, Philadelphia for the month of July for a retrospective pop-up exhibit and line-up of guest events that starts on First Friday, July 3rd and ends on July 28th. Under the umbrella theme “Say it. See it. Be it.,” the pop-up celebration will include: a retrospective exhibit of 30 years of work with more than 500 groups; a calendar of events that put a spotlight on collaborative partners, organizations, and other social entrepreneurs; hands-on art-making; live music by the SIS houseband
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
Join us Wednesday, July 8 at 6 PM to hear biologist & author Joseph Osmundson discuss his intimate new memoir, Spawning Season: An Experiment in Queer Parenthood. Philly-based author Joseph Earl Thomas and translator Carina del Valle Schorske will join Joseph in conversation. A Q&A and book signing will follow their discussion. Copies of Spawning Season will be available for purchase at the event. Registration is pay-what-you-want and highly recommended. (Registration helps us plan the arrangement of our space and know how many books to order!) Questions? Email events@theheadandthehand.com, and follow @theheadandthehand on Instagram for events, book clubs, updates, and
Back for year two, Stroll After Hours returns to Manayunk this July—bigger, better, and buzzing every Thursday evening! After an incredible debut last summer, we’re expanding this open-air night market into an even more dynamic experience. Head down to Main Street to enjoy live music, food trucks, local artists and vendors, movie nights, plus activities for all ages! This is the perfect way to spend a summer night. July 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th. 6PM-10PM
Celebrate Mantua 2026 brings a full day of movement to Miles Mack Playground in West Philadelphia on Saturday, July 11 —a free outdoor event open to everyone. Start your morning with community movement classes led by internationally recognized artists spanning Zumba, ballet, African styles, and more. High-spirited drill team performances fill the afternoon, followed by youth and emerging company showcases. The evening's Main Stage concert features PHILADANCO!, DANCE IQUAIL!, Native Nations Dance Theater, and more. In between, there's a community dance party with line dances and giveaways, food trucks, and local vendors throughout the grounds. Celebrate Mantua grew out of
Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.
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,
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
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
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.
Back for year two, Stroll After Hours returns to Manayunk this July—bigger, better, and buzzing every Thursday evening! After an incredible debut last summer, we’re expanding this open-air night market into an even more dynamic experience. Head down to Main Street to enjoy live music, food trucks, local artists and vendors, movie nights, plus activities for all ages! This is the perfect way to spend a summer night. July 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th. 6PM-10PM
Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.
Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. 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
Back for year two, Stroll After Hours returns to Manayunk this July—bigger, better, and buzzing every Thursday evening! After an incredible debut last summer, we’re expanding this open-air night market into an even more dynamic experience. Head down to Main Street to enjoy live music, food trucks, local artists and vendors, movie nights, plus activities for all ages! This is the perfect way to spend a summer night. July 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th. 6PM-10PM
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,
Experience the epic story of Moses in THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, brought to life in Conshohocken's Mary Wood Park with breathtaking music and powerful storytelling. From the grandeur of ancient Egypt to a journey of courage, faith, and freedom, this unforgettable production will inspire audiences of all ages. This outdoor performance is free to attend. Please bring your own chair or blanket. THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.
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
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
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
Experience the epic story of Moses in THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, brought to life in Conshohocken's Mary Wood Park with breathtaking music and powerful storytelling. From the grandeur of ancient Egypt to a journey of courage, faith, and freedom, this unforgettable production will inspire audiences of all ages. This outdoor performance is free to attend. Please bring your own chair or blanket. THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).