Arts & Culture

Interconnected features artwork by members of local women’s arts group, Artessa Alliance, reflecting each artist’s relationship with the more-than-human world. Some works are based on close observation of nature; others are inspired by natural forms and systems. Many incorporate foraged and natural materials. Through a variety of styles and media, Interconnected is a creative meditation on the web of life.

With over 300 commissions to its credit, the intrepid PRISM Quartet (Timothy McAllister, Zachary Shemon, Matthew Levy, Taimur Sullivan) presents a portrait of Bang on a Can‘s visionary co-founders in an all-saxophone program featuring the premiere of In a delirium by Michael Gordon alongside performances of Cha by Julia Wolfe and Revolutionary Etudes by David Lang. Both PRISM and Bang on a Can were founded in the 1980s with a common dedication to new music, and both evolved independently over decades to present programs of powerful contemporary work on tour and in self-produced concert series and festivals; to establish robust

What's the Buzz Productions will be back at City Winery on Sunday February 12th for Buzz Gworls "My Chocolate Valentine Drag Brunch”: a celebration in honor of Black History Month. Gather with us to celebrate and recognize the key roles, contributions and sacrifices of African Americans throughout US History. The event aims to lift up performers of color as well as trans and non-binary artists while celebrating Black History Month.

Orchestra 2001 presents an ENCORE PERFORMANCE of the SOLD OUT Philadelphia premiere of the mid-century fusion of jazz and classical music, “Birth of the Cool,” on Wednesday, April 19, at the Mummers Museum. Musicians, composers, and arrangers from the original nonet included Miles Davis, Gil Evans, J.J. Johnson, Gunther Schuller, Lee Konitz, John Lewis, Gerry Mulligan, and Max Roach. This performance will feature Orchestra 2001’s jazz players, including eight musicians from The Philly Pops. These concerts take place approximately 75 years after the creation of this ground-breaking musical hybrid. Its informal evolution by leading jazz and classical artists during the

InLiquid welcomes you to join artists Jaime Alvarez, Donna Backues, Chantal Westby, and Rhonda Babb, for an interactive discussion of their works. These artists are currently featured in Glass House + Meddow, the latest exhibition on view in the InLiquid Gallery. A reception with refreshments will begin at 6:00 PM, with the artist talk beginning at 6:15 PM. By focusing on this particular spot on the planet, Glass House + Meddow examines the human impact on the local environment, engaging the local community with a global issue in order to make sustainable action more accessible. In pursuit of perspective, and

Get ready to move and groove to the Caribbean Beats as we celebrate a night full of food, dancing and good vibes at the Germantown Art District's (GAD) July Fourth Friday: Caribbean Rhythms! In an effort to support and help the Germantown community and their thriving arts and culture scene, the Germantown Arts District holds its monthly Fourth Friday events to provide a space for aspiring artists, musicians, and the community, to share their talents and come together as one. The GAD as well as participating artists, performers, and vendors are bringing a little slice of paradise to Philadelphia on

Museum for Art in Wood presents its annual summer exhibition as it represents the culmination of the Windgate Wood Arts Residency Program (WARP-Wood). This two-month art residency program brings together a diverse group of international artists, which emphasizes research, exploration, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. Now in its twenty-sixth year, this renowned residency offers artists specializing in the material of wood the opportunity to test their vision and skill, while developing connections with colleagues, collectors, and the city of Philadelphia. Don't miss the chance to witness the artistry and talent on display, as we celebrate another