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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

Now + Then Greensgrow Market

Greensgrow Farms 2501 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia, United States

Our first all outdoor Now + Then Marketplace of the year, taking place at the recently reopened Greensgrow Farm, that has been closed for over 2 years in Fishtown. The NKCDC is resuming activity at the farm with programming and our market is the first big event since the gates have reopened. The market is from noon to 6pm and features over 60 local vendors including food & drink. Plants vendors like Nori Plants and Greenly Plant Co will be on site selling houseplants to green up your space and La Raclette & NiniBSweets are on site with food all

Free

Small Space Gardening

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Even a small yard can include native plants that fit neatly into your neighborhood style and provide ecological benefits. This class will provide practical examples of easy-to care-for colorful perennials, compact shrubs, vines, and small flowering trees that can transform your tiny bit of paradise into a beautiful and functional garden. A list of hardy native plants for sunny, shady, wet, or dry sites is included with the class. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, May 18, 2024. About the Instructor: Nancy Bell is the Education and Garden Coach Coordinator at Gateway Garden Center

$29

Nurture with Nature: Memory Pockets

Nature's Sanctuary at Laurel Hill West 340 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, United States

Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Through activities that combine plant materials with eco-mindfulness and creative tools, the workshops in this therapeutic horticulture series explore the five senses to support connection with ourselves, one another, and the natural environment of Nature’s Sanctuary, Laurel Hill’s native plant garden and green burial area. Sessions are led by Kate Irvine, a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a certificate in Horticultural Therapy, joined by guest speakers. Participants are invited to attend one, some, or all of the sessions.

Sliding Scale

Expand Renewable Energy in our Community: Clean Energy Co-op

Zoom, Online Only

Learn how you can help expand renewable energy in our community. The Clean Energy Co-op takes the lead by expanding renewable energy through a collective investment model. A new solar installation is planned for the roof of Weavers Way Co-op in Germantown by using this collective investment model. Learn how you can make this project a reality.

SCREENING: “Out There: A National Parks Story” – Philadelphia Premiere

Philadelphia Film Center 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the exclusive Philadelphia premiere of Out There: A National Parks Story, a feature-length documentary following a 10,000 mile road trip through the U.S. national parks to tell the stories of the incredible people within them. This is an evening celebrating national parks, generational stewardship, and an ode to the open road. After an award-winning film festival run and private screenings at institutions including The Explorer’s Club and Pixar, filmmaker Brendan Hall and Philly native composer/songwriter Elizabeth P.W. present a special screening of the film, honoring the preservation of public lands through music and storytelling. In their post-film

FRIEDAcommunity Movie Night – Little Girl

FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

FRIEDAcommunity & Alliance Française welcome you to Soirée Cinéma Français (French Movie Night) on Wednesday May 22nd for Little Girl. The touching portrait of eight-year-old Sasha, who questions her gender and in doing so, evokes the sometimes disturbing reactions of a society that is still invested in a biological boy-girl way of thinking. Little girl (French: Petite Fille) Genre: Documentary Release date: September 17, 2021 (USA) Director: Sébastien Lifshitz Language: French / English subtitles Running time: 1 h 28 min WEDNESDAY 5/22/2024 5:30 pm – Pre-film dinner 6:30 pm – Film screening PRICE: FRIEDAcommunity & Alliance Française Members $25 (service

$15 – $70

FRIEDAcommunity Pasta Workshop & Dinner

FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join Gabriella, Anthony and David for a fun evening of pasta making followed by dinner at FRIEDA. Some attendees may choose to do (1) the pasta workshop followed by dinner, or (2) join for dinner only (no workshop). This evening is divided into 2 parts. A small group (up to 14) will participate in a pasta workshop. Attendees will learn with a demonstration by the FRIEDA team how to make the pasta dough. Afterwards the participants will move to workstations to make pasta, and ravioli with various fillings. They will not only learn through this hands-on workshop but also be

$15 – $70

Henbo Henning – Opening reception

FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

FRIEDAcommunity is proud to announce the show A closer look by Brooklyn based Tattooist/ Artist Henbo Henning. Join us and the artist on Friday, June 7, First Friday, during the opening reception from 6pm to 8pm. Henbo Henning is a tattooist, illustrator, animator, and painter. His work is heavily influenced by Traditional and Japanese tattooing. Henning’s world is inhabited with strange creatures: octopuses, polliwogs, axolotls, monsters great and small, real or fictional. These imaginary characters come alive whether on a piece of paper, skin, canvas, textile, wall, or on a screen. Henbo Henning’s creative work straddles the design and art worlds.

Art for the Cash Poor

1400 - 1500 N American Street 1400 -1500 North American Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join us at Art for the Cash Poor 2024! Saturday, June 8th • 12-6pm 1400 + 1500 block of N American Street, Philadelphia PA We’ll be joined by over 100 local artists and craftspeople selling a variety of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and more, all priced at $250 or less! This free, family-friendly arts festival is a treasured annual event, and we can’t wait ‘til June 8! All proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. Learn more and RSVP at inliquid.org/aftcp

Free

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

reCreate Gallery Summer Reception

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

The reCreate gallery features local artists & makers who incorporate various forms of sustainability & material reuse into their creative process. The gallery is free and open to the public during our retail hours by design, so that the works & wares are seen by a diverse range of customers & donors, inspiring them to make meaningful connections between what they buy, make, and do in their everyday lives. Come be inspired by this Summer’s group exhibition, featuring over 20 creative re•users!

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

WALK THE CITY’S EDGE: CHERRY STREET PIER TOWARDS GRAFFITI PIER

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

Join artist & Walk Around Philadelphia organizer JJ Tiziou to walk a short segment of the city’s perimeter from Cherry Street Pier past Penn Treaty Park and towards Graffiti Pier. This is a 2-3 hour / 5-6 mile out & back experience and will proceed in any weather. After the walk we can continue the conversation at Cherry Street Pier’s beer garden if you’d like! Learn more & RSVP at http://www.WalkAroundPhiladelphia.org

Free

Green Burial: Sustainability After Life

Laurel Hill West, Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

Have you considered sustainability after life? Join us to explore an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial. Hear from Emily Maroni, the Friends of Green Burial PA; Laurel Hill's senior horticulturist, Gregg Tepper; and Tom Cavanaugh, Laurel Hill; to learn about sustainable burial practices and how the green burial areas are nurtured as local habitats, benefiting ecosystems and the community. Tour Bala Green's native plants and take home one for your own garden! for an enlightening panel discussion and guided tour, where experts will discuss sustainable burial practices and how these sites can benefit local ecosystems and the community. Schedule of

$10 – $15
Event Series Ecosystems and Plant Communities

Ecosystems and Plant Communities

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Explore the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. This program takes place three Thursdays: 6/13 through 6/27 (Rain Date: Thursday, July 11). Lunch included for days 1 and 2, which take place at Mt. Cuba Center. The third class consists of a field

$369

Dedication ceremony for Coleman’s bas-relief at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia

National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

The William T. Coleman, Jr. Foundation will honor the legacy of William T. Coleman, Jr., with a private dedication ceremony. This event celebrates the permanent display of Coleman’s bas-relief at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Crafted by renowned international artist Zenos Frudakis, the sculpture stands as the first memorial in Philadelphia to commemorate the distinguished African American Civil Rights Attorney and Cabinet Officer. The initial founders of the Foundation are the Coleman family, Dilworth Paxson LLP law firm, Independence Blue Cross, PECO Energy Company, and the Raynier Foundation. Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 12 to ensure we can prepare

Juneteenth Dinner

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at Awbury Arboretums Francis Cope House on Wednesday June, 19th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm to celebrate the legacy of Juneteenth! Come celebrate and learn about the history of Juneteenth and the continued fight for liberation. The evening will consist of a Q&A led by Germantown Infohub's Rasheed Ajamu with speakers Gwen Ragsdale of the Lest We Forget Slavery Museum, journalist Cassie Owens, and Juneteenth Festival Founder Cornelia Swinson! Following the talk, Chef Gail will provide a delicious meal inspired by the Juneteenth era infused with a rich history of Black culture! And to close out the evening, multi-dimensional

Philly Juneteenth Celebration Featuring: Dr. Leonard & Rosalind Jeffries (Wednesday June 19, 2024 5pm-9pm at The Rotunda )

The Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Family Fun, Guest Speakers, Fashion & Talent Showcase Vendors,Food, EDUTAINMENT Hosted: Bigga Dre "Amun Sen Hotep Re" Over 60 years, first begining as individuals and later in marriage, Dr. Rosalind and Leonard Jeffries have began their Great and Majestic Walk with African Peoples and our Great Culture. Their Walk has spanded more than 25 African Countries and Hundreds of African Leaders and at the same time they were instrumental in fusing the African American Experience with their African Continental Experience ! 1865 people were not interested in immigration into the United States. In fact, the United States

Donation

Henbo Henning Artist Talk

FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a conversation with Henbo Henning in a more intimate and relaxed setting. Following the talk, dinner will be served allowing for more discussion with the artist and among guests.   A talk with Henbo Henning Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Talk: 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Dinner: served at 7:00pm Format: at FRIEDA, 320 Walnut Street Fee: Talk&Dinner for Member: $25 (service and tax included) Talk&Dinner for Guests: $35 (service and tax included) Talk&Dinner for Guests “30 or under”: $15 (service and tax included) Menu *** Beet & goat cheese salad Quinoa salad *** Chickpeas & apricot tagine (vegan) Rice pilaf (vegan) Roasted vegetables

Event Series Ecosystems and Plant Communities

Ecosystems and Plant Communities

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Explore the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. This program takes place three Thursdays: 6/13 through 6/27 (Rain Date: Thursday, July 11). Lunch included for days 1 and 2, which take place at Mt. Cuba Center. The third class consists of a field

$369

Midsommarfest

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Join us on June 22nd for ASHM’s Midsommarfest! Midsommar is one of Sweden’s most important holidays and a day to rejoice in the coming of summer at a time when daylight is at its longest. Following tradition, Swedes decorate with greenery and flowers as they sing songs and dance around the maypole, celebrating the start of the summer with family and friends. Hoist the maypole at ASHM’s Midsommarfest this year! The event is fun for the entire family with traditional Swedish food, live music provided by the Last Chance duo, and games and activities. Flower crowns and refreshments will be

$10
Event Series Ecosystems and Plant Communities

Ecosystems and Plant Communities

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Explore the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. This program takes place three Thursdays: 6/13 through 6/27 (Rain Date: Thursday, July 11). Lunch included for days 1 and 2, which take place at Mt. Cuba Center. The third class consists of a field

$369

10th Annual Brews & Bites

Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, United States

On June 29, the 10th annual Brews & Bites twilight tasting event at Pennsbury Manor will kick off the Independence Day holiday week. Held al fresco at the idyllic riverfront home of Pennsylvania’s founder William Penn, this fundraiser features local beer tasting, food trucks, and live music by classic rock /motown band August. Historic Highlights: 17th century beer brewing demonstrations by brewers in period attire Tastings of three historic recipe beers made by Pennsbury’s Brewing Club: Gulielma Penn's Apple Beer March Beer (peas and oatmeal give this a brew a wheat beer vibe) Pepper & Coriander Spiced Beer (a dark

Phantastic Phibers Opening Reception

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

Opening reception for exhibition running July 5-28. Cherry Street Pier Resident Bonnie MacAllister (Studio 16) juried an open call to find fellow Philly artists working in non-traditional fibers. Phantastic Phibers creates an atmosphere of industrial, fiber optic, hyperbolic, puppetry, soft sculpture, no waste weaving, and non traditional textiles. The exhibition transports the pier into a nautilus full of suspended materials including recycled electronics and bicycle parts, a nine foot tunnel, a series of birds, a cursed sweater, a quilt poem, enormous weavings, a tower of electrical cord baskets, giant fish, deconstructed silks, and sea monsters. Two and three dimensional work

Free

Capturing the Surreal

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

Capturing the Surreal highlights the work of three artists inventing bright and new realities. Vibrant, color-forward, and an explosion of energy, each artist’s work is a commentary on society that begins with the question: what is real and what isn’t? Through photography, artificial reality, and animation, the artists evoke dream-like fantasies that intertwine their lived experiences with their interaction between the physical and the virtual world. Immersive and powerful, their work dives into a space of light and color that threads humorous narratives of the visually and conceptually surreal. Kelli Williams and Charmaine Caire bring puppets, dolls, and figurines to

Free

Recklessly Optimistic by Adrian Hatfield – Opening Reception

Chimaera Gallery 3502 Scotts Lane #2113, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Adrian Hatfield makes work addressing his anxiety about our current environmental crisis, balanced by hope that humanity can rise to meet the challenge. The paintings convey those experiences in tension: dread, splendor, joy, terror, wonder and the absurdity of human inaction. Their iconography samples and ?recombines elements from art history, scientific illustration, pop culture and satire, with a goal of existing somewhere between a requiem, a science fiction fever dream, and a call-to-arms. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Closing Reception: Saturday, August 31, 6-8:30 p.m. Gallery Hours: Saturdays 12-4 p.m., or by appointment chimaeragallery.com hello@chimaeragallery.com 3502 Scotts Lane,

Free

Free Craft Fair and Textile Family Day

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Join us for a free Craft Fair and Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Inspired by the textiles of the Swedish Folk Weavings exhibition, vendors will demonstrate and sell their handcrafts of all kinds in our craft fair held in our outdoor tent. Light lunch fare, snacks, and baked goods will also be available for purchase. Bring your family and try out different textile crafts like stitching and weaving through fun activities in our galleries and check out brand new craft kits available in the Museum Shop! If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum

Free

Landscapes on the Edge of Abstraction II

Save the Date! Meet Philadelphia artist, Deborah Zuchman at @bennascafe Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 2-4pm. Deborah was an Art Demonstration Teacher and taught in the Philadelphia Public Schools for thirty-five years. She also worked as a Project Manager for the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for several years. Zuchman paints en plein air and from her imagination. She explores the fine line between landscape and abstraction. Show runs from July 1 through July 31, 2024. #bennas

Landscapes on the Edge of Abstraction II

Benna's Cafe 1236 S 8th Street, Philadelphia, United States

Meet Philadelphia artist, Deborah Zuchman at @bennascafe (at the corner of *th & Wharton Sts.) Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 2-4pm. Deborah was an Art Demonstration Teacher and taught in the Philadelphia Public Schools for thirty-five years. She also worked as a Project Manager for the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for several years. Zuchman paints en plein air and from her imagination. She explores the fine line between landscape and abstraction. Show runs from July 1 through July 31, 2024. BENNA'S CAFE OPEN 7 DAYS MONDAY - FRIDAY 7AM - 2 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 8 AM - 2 PM

Profs & Pints Philadelphia: How We’re Watched

Black Squirrel Club 1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “How We’re Watched,” on the long history and chilling future of the surveillance of faces and bodies, with Sharrona Pearl, associate professor of bioethics and history at Drexel University and author of Do I Know You? From Face Blindness to Superrecognition. Many of us associate facial recognition technology with sci fi depictions of a dystopian future. The reality, however, is that technology intended to track our faces and bodies has already been with us for a very long time. Learn about the fascinating and fraught history of biometric surveillance, and where it might be headed,

$13.50 – $17

Smörgåsbeer

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Spend a gorgeous summer evening at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park enjoying regional and international beers alongside Swedish-inspired eats! SmörgåsBeer party-goers can play trivia and lawn games as well as a traditional Swedish “tipsrunda” or quiz walk through the museum. There is no better way to pass a summer evening than tasting new beers, ciders and more, challenging friends to unique games, and dancing the night away to great music. Amazing prizes will also be raffled throughout the evening to support the museum. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. A discounted designated driver

$29

Rembrandt Beer at Pennsbury Manor

Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, United States

Quakers Behaving Badlye Brewing Co., Pennsbury Manor's historic brew club, will be demonstrating a recipe for “Rembrandt beer,” which was created to approximate the shade of beer that Rembrandt depicted in “The Prodigal Son in the Tavern." This event is perfect for art enthusiasts and beer lovers alike! Who said a Dutch Golden Age painting and beer don't go together? Please note that this event is for demonstration purchases only. We do not give out samples of the beer. Admission is purchased at the door. $9 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), and $5 for kids (12 and under) This

$5 – $12

Philadelphia Folk Festival

Old Pool Farm 1323 Salford Station Rd, Harleysville, PA

The Philadelphia Folk Festival, presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, continues its storied tradition with the triumphant return to the historic Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania. Promising a weekend of exceptional music, community, and culture, the Festival invites attendees to join in the celebration from August 16th to 18th. Ticket sales are ongoing at folkfest.org.

Crayfish Party!

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Summer means spending time in nature, getting together with friends and family, and of course, putting on funny hats and bibs to eat crayfish! What, you have never tasted a crayfish or decorated your outdoor space with red crustaceans and paper lanterns? Well, the Swedes would say you are missing out on one of the most enjoyable traditions of summer: Crayfish Party! Please join us on the Museum’s stunning terrace overlooking FDR Park for a crayfish dinner on Friday, August 16th to experience our take on the Swedish crayfish tradition! Enjoy a buffet of crayfish and Swedish meatballs, along side

$60 – $70

A New World of Peace Concert

Church of Holy Trinity 1920 Walnut Ave 1920 Walnut Ave, Philadelphia, United States

This free concert presents the powerful, meditative music and poetry of Indian composer and spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy, artfully arranged and conducted by British musician Sahadeva Torpy and performed by an international ensemble of musicians and singers. The concert is offered to celebrate hope, harmony and the interconnectedness of all life, transcending the boundaries of politics, culture and creed. Where better to reaffirm this vision than in Philadelphia – the city of brotherly love that Sri Chinmoy hailed as the ‘spiritual capital of America’. Free admission. Tickets required - visit newworldofpeace.com or call 215-383-3663.

Free

Event Series Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us during fall migration season and practice your wildlife photography with a seasoned professional. In this series of walks through the Morris Arboretum & Garden’s Wetland, you will have the opportunity to practice the basics of digital wildlife photography and learn ways of applying manual setting adjustments in the field. Instructor Troy Bynum is a naturalist and wildlife photographer located in the Philadelphia area. Learn more on Troy’s photography page, TB Wildlife Photography on Facebook and Instagram. Bring your camera and wear shoes that are good for walking off-path. Option to select date and pricing for a single session, or receive a

The Purple Tour – Daybreaker

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

This election year, we’re bringing dance parties to polling places around the country for our biggest tour in Daybreaker history: 50 events in 15 states. When we return to Philly for the second time on this tour, we’re bringing the only party that matters. Uniting Red, Blue, and everything in between at Cherry St. Pier, a gorgeous reflection of Philadelphia today — creative, diverse, historic, adaptable, and inspired, for a celebration of unity and joyful remembrance that we have the power here. This is how we get the future we’re dreaming of — hand-in-hand, eye-to-eye. Let’s work together to get

$10 – $30

Holistic Quantum Activation Art Expo

Vox Populi 319 N 11th Street, Third Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Holistic Quantum Activation Art Expo Friday, Sept 20, 2024 7 PM Vox Populi 319 North 11th Street #3 Philadelphia, PA 19107 As we approach the Autumnal equinox, a time of new beginnings and energetic transformations, we invite you to embark on a spiritual journey unlocking ancient wisdom and divine technologies. Join us in awakening the Holistic Quantum Activation™ art expo! This event features Philadelphia's most Cosmic Creatives advancing Bioresonant Architectures, promoting Energetic Grid Work, providing Transformative Mystical Initiations and ushering in the Golden Age of Quantum Consciousness. Will you join us on this sacred mission? Divine souls who are interested in the biggest parody

Free
Event Series Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us during fall migration season and practice your wildlife photography with a seasoned professional. In this series of walks through the Morris Arboretum & Garden’s Wetland, you will have the opportunity to practice the basics of digital wildlife photography and learn ways of applying manual setting adjustments in the field. Instructor Troy Bynum is a naturalist and wildlife photographer located in the Philadelphia area. Learn more on Troy’s photography page, TB Wildlife Photography on Facebook and Instagram. Bring your camera and wear shoes that are good for walking off-path. Option to select date and pricing for a single session, or receive a

Author Event: The Ballad of Roy Benavidez

Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St, Fourth Floor, Room 405, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cost: FREE Room 108 University of Pennsylvania historian William Sturkey will discuss his latest book, which tells the dramatic life of Vietnam War hero Roy Benavidez, revealing how Hispanic Americans have long shaped US history, from "a major new voice lyrical powers as a biographer” (David W. Blight) In May 1968, while serving in Vietnam, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez led the rescue of a reconnaissance team surrounded by hundreds of enemy soldiers. He saved the lives of at least eight of his comrades that day in a remarkable act of valor that left him permanently disabled. Awarded the Medal of

Free

Delaware River Festival

Penn's Landing

Connecting both the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts, join us for an annual event that features family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning opportunities. Whether you want to enjoy free ferry rides, museum visits, pedal boat opportunities, face painting, or scavenger hunts, there is something for everyone.

Event Series Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us during fall migration season and practice your wildlife photography with a seasoned professional. In this series of walks through the Morris Arboretum & Garden’s Wetland, you will have the opportunity to practice the basics of digital wildlife photography and learn ways of applying manual setting adjustments in the field. Instructor Troy Bynum is a naturalist and wildlife photographer located in the Philadelphia area. Learn more on Troy’s photography page, TB Wildlife Photography on Facebook and Instagram. Bring your camera and wear shoes that are good for walking off-path. Option to select date and pricing for a single session, or receive a

Darksome Art & Craft Market: Every Day is Halloween

Mount Moriah Cemetery 6201 Kingsessing Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

On Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., join us for the 5th annual “Every Day is Halloween'' market presented by Darksome Art & Craft Market and hosted at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Rain date: October 6th. Limited free parking is available at 6201 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142. Darksome Art & Craft Market has curated an outdoor Halloween shopping experience in the most unusual of venues. 100 weird and spooky, local and out of state artists will be gracing the grounds of historic Mount Moriah Cemetery, where you can shop with vendors such as Gravestone Girls, Witchy

$29
Event Series The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour

Open Studio Party

Pandemic Design Studio 908 Dekalb St, Bridgeport, P, United States

Join us on October 5th from 6 to 10 PM for an Open Studio Party at Pandemic Design Studio located just outside of Philly, in Bridgeport, PA. Cocktail Attire preferred and there will be light food / drink and music. Pandemic design Studio and owner, David Rozek, is know for creating Philly's most iconic green wall system, The Node Wall Planter which graced this year's Flower Show Entrance. Come check out our 10' sculptural living column, crazy cool vintage industrial lighting installations, and of course, the shop space and production facility where its all made!

Free
Event Series Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us during fall migration season and practice your wildlife photography with a seasoned professional. In this series of walks through the Morris Arboretum & Garden’s Wetland, you will have the opportunity to practice the basics of digital wildlife photography and learn ways of applying manual setting adjustments in the field. Instructor Troy Bynum is a naturalist and wildlife photographer located in the Philadelphia area. Learn more on Troy’s photography page, TB Wildlife Photography on Facebook and Instagram. Bring your camera and wear shoes that are good for walking off-path. Option to select date and pricing for a single session, or receive a

A Book a Day’s “Community Voices” Fundraiser

The Study at University City 20 South 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 20 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join us for an evening of inspiration, impact, and community conversation at A Book a Day's “Community Voices” Fundraiser! 🗓️ Date: October 10, 2024 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 Location: The Study, 20 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 🎟️ Early bird tickets available for $95 until September 14. Regular pricing $125 after September 15. A Book a Day proudly presents "Community Voices," a fundraiser celebrating the power of community, storytelling, and art to promote creative learning and lifelong curiosity among children in diverse and underserved communities. What to Expect: Community Dialogue: Beloved children’s book author Thembi

Free

SustainPHL

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

Get ready to join the sustainability movement in Philly at the annual SustainPHL Awards – a vibrant celebration of local changemakers and visionaries making a true impact in our city! 🌱 Connect with influential sustainability leaders, network with like-minded individuals and discover the coolest visionaries in Philadelphia. What to Expect: 🍽️ Savor local cuisine and drinks 🎤 Be inspired by the stories of Philadelphia's changemakers 🏆 Witness the live announcement of award recipients, who will receive beautiful reclaimed wooden trophies 👗 Dress code: Cocktail Attire recommended. 🎟️ Tickets: General Admission ($80 Early Bird; $90 after 9/20) 🍴 Heavy hors d’oeuvres

Free
Event Series Wayne Art Center Pottery Sale

AAMP Family Fun Day: History is Alive! Sojourner Truth Storytime

African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, United States

On October 13, 2024, from 1 to 3 PM, get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we step into history with the legendary Sojourner Truth! Start your visit off by meeting Sojourner in the Conversations Gallery 2 at 1 PM for a Black History pop quiz game. Stop by the front desk and grab your materials for the scavenger hunt to uncover clues hidden throughout the museum’s galleries. At 2 PM, we invite our youngest guests and their families to gather in the Jack T. Franklin Auditorium for an electrifying storytime. Listen and learn as Sojourner delivers a dramatic reading

Included with Admission

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents: ‘Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection: Tracing Families in Social Services Records

Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Updated Event Description: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, is excited to share the archive exhibit, ‘Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection: Tracing Families in Social Services Records’. The exhibit, organized by genealogists Katy Bodenhorn Barnes and Valerie-Anne Lutz, reveals the stories of families who received assistance from local charities and social services in the 1800s. Dive into the archives of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in this free public event to learn about how these records can answer important social questions about 19th-century Pennsylvania families and social issues.

Free

Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland Preview Night, Thursday, October 17, 2024 5-8pm Celebrate Finnish culture at this sneak preview of Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland! The act of taking a sauna is an inherent part of Finnish culture. Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland explores the Finnish sauna tradition with a model sauna and sauna objects as well as stories, photos, and videos shared with us from home and abroad. To celebrate the exhibit, ASHM will host the Finlandia Foundation National's performer of the year, Miska Kajanus! Miska is a Finnish-American actor, comedian, musician, and

Free

Midnight Pasta Co. Pasta Shaping Class

Bok Building 821 Dudley Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a pasta shaping party with Natalia Lepore Hagan of Midnight Pasta Company! You'll learn how to turn homemade pasta dough into a variety of beautiful shapes, then be able to take your fresh pasta home to turn it into a feast. Tickets are $50 per person.

Free

Bok Open Studios

Bok Building 821 Dudley Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

BOK OPEN STUDIOS - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024 FROM 5-9PM Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse inside Bok and meet over 100 businesses, artists, and community organizations during this season’s Open Studios, a free & family-friendly event. (PHILADELPHIA) — SEPTEMBER 25 2024 — Fall into inspiration at Bok! Bok’s popular bi-annual event, Open Studios, returns on Friday, October 18th from 5-9PM. You’re invited to explore all nine floors of the building while you shop and sip with the artists, makers, and small businesses who work at Bok, the largest concentration of creative businesses in Philadelphia. This free, family-friendly event welcomes you into

Free

Nichos

Esperanza Arts Center presents NICHOS WORLD PREMIERE Tanaquil Márquez | Ximena Violante | Calo Rosa October 17-27, 2024 What is the cultural essence that endures in Mexican identity? Tanaquil Márquez , Ximena Violante, and Calo Rosa present NICHOS, a multidisciplinary theater creation that traces the evolution of Mexican culture through 500 years of conquest, colonization, exile, assimilation, and cross-cultural generations. Poetic, humorous, and painful, Nichos is an epic play, celebrating Mexico’s complexities, color, and magic. Inspired by interviews and oral histories from the Philadelphia migrant community and their respective families in Mexico, Nichos explores the question, “When one leaves their

$60

Voter Registration at InLiquid Gallery

About the event: One PA is joining InLiquid Gallery for one final push to get Philadelphians registered to vote! Join us on Saturday October 19th from 12p – 6p to register to vote, enjoy light refreshments, and get a first look at InLiquid’s newest exhibition The Voice of The People. This exhibition highlights work by InLiquid Member Artists that are creating pieces about the current political landscape in our country. All participating artists have unique voices and perspectives on how this landscape affects them, their lives, and their loved ones. We’re partnering with One PA, an organization that has been

Free

RECIPE FOR RESILIENCE: The COVID1619 Project

Mount Airy Art Garage (MAAG) 7054 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, United States

Come join us for Refreshments, Screening, Panel Discussion. The event will feature a powerful documentary series that explores the intersection of COVID-19 and systemic racism as experienced by frontline workers and organizers. Filmmakers: Nikki Harmon, Lois Moses, Eboni Zamani & Melissa Beatriz

Gallery Talk with Artist and Juror Scott Noel

Wayne Art Center 413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne, P, United States

Scott Noel will share his experience with the work selected for The Figure: Portraiture & Narrative on view at Wayne Art Center as well as discuss the work in Eternal Recurrence, a solo exhibition of Noel's large figure compositions on display through November 16, 2024.

Materialize

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

About the Exhibition: Da Vinci Art Alliance is proud to partner with Craft Movie Club to present “Materialize,” an exhibition that showcases sixteen artists, all working in their chosen material of ceramics, wood, fiber, metal and glass to respond to James Whale’s 1933 classic, “The Invisible Man.” In the film, scientist Jack Griffin uses an extraction from an obscure flower—originally used to bleach textiles—to render himself invisible. How, “Materialize” asks, do the artists on display mirror the scientist at the heart of the film? How do they manipulate the natural world to transform their raw materials into powerful, symbolic objects?

Free

Flourish

Chimaera Gallery 3502 Scotts Lane #2113, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Flourish, a solo art experience featuring emerging artist Tahirah Coleman at her debut solo exhibition. Featuring a curated selection of her latest works, blooming with themes of growth and renewal. Each piece reflects a journey of transformation using floral imagery to symbolize personal and emotional development. This show highlights her unique perspective and innovative approach to art. Tahirah’s vibrant colors and intricate details invite viewers to witness and engage with her unique vision of growth. Dive into her dynamic compositions and discover the fresh, imaginative vision of a promising new talent in the art scene.

Free

Owl Howl

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Many people have heard an owl, but few have ever seen one. Mt. Cuba’s varied landscapes and topography provide the ideal habitats for three of Delaware’s native owl species – the barred, great horned, and Eastern screech – and winter is the best time to spot them roosting in our trees. Owls are nocturnal so join us as we search for them just after dusk. Following a brief introductory lecture, we’ll head into the garden and listen for their unique calls. Dress for the weather. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

$29

Riverwards Chapbook Series Release Party

2046 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 2046 N Front St, Philadelphia, United States

On November 8, 2024 from 7 to 9 PM, The Head & The Hand (H&H Books) will be hosting a release party at american grammar for the publication of three chapbooks as the finale to its 2023-2024 Riverwards Arts & Letters Series. These chapbooks are visual-literary collaborations between artist Manuela Guillén and poet Pthalo, artist Nora E Luks and poet Mary Zhou, and artist Rushawn Stanley, or “Scum Lizard,” and poet Gabriel Ramirez. We'll celebrate with readings, artist talks, refreshments, prints and books for sale, live music from Universal Rhythm, and MORE!

Free

A DVAA Screening of “The Invisible Man” (1933)

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at DVAA for a special screening of James Whale’s 1933 classic “The Invisible Man”. Popcorn and candy will be provided at the event. DVAA uses art to connect people and build collective resilience in spaces across Greater Philadelphia. Please consider a donation of $10 to support this event and more like it! About the Movie: While researching a new drug, Dr. Jack Griffin stumbles on a potion that can make him invisible. When he reveals his new ability to his old mentor and his fiancée, it's clear that a side effect of the potion is insanity. Jack goes

Free

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring Irish Ancestors

Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania continues its ground-breaking, in-depth series Peopling Pennsylvania in its next and final installment, presenting the journey of one Irish family that emigrated to western Pennsylvania as part of a chain migration between 1825 and 1845. Discover the meticulous research connecting siblings and their descendants, tracing their roots back to County Tyrone. This genealogical exploration is featured programming during HSP’s yearlong celebration of 200 years of documented history. Certified Genealogist and co-editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly Mary Kircher Roddy, presents these finding and their context and shares research strategies for family historians with Irish

Free

Made at Bok Market

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States +1 more

Made@Bok hosts Markets in the Bok Building in South Philly featuring dozens of artists that have made Bok home for their creative careers. The Markets will have food trucks outside, Bok Bar on the stunning auditorium stage and a Gymnasium filled with fine arts and people to connect and shop directly with the artists. Come sip, shop and get into that Holiday cheer with finding the perfect gift for your loved one- or you! Free and open to the public! PAYG

Free

WILD FOOD FORAGING WALK WITH LADY DANNI

Land Health Native Plant Nursery

Learn how to gather free medicine and food from many of Philly's wild plants with the wise and wonderful Lady Danni. Lady Danni (she/her/crone) calls herself a good lady forager. She is a crafter of herbals helping people reconnect with the healing power of nature and explores the edible and medicinal qualities of the "plants formerly known as weeds." She hosts urban foraging tours in Philadelphia, often as part of Wild Foodies of Philly, and she is an advocate for urban green spaces, community gardens and land sovereignty. She, along with seven other farmers and urban gardeners comprise the Painted

Closing Reception

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

November Closing "Come on out to celebrate the closing of our November exhibitions with an artist talks on Colin Pezzano’s “Materialize” and Sammy Kovnat’s “Finding Healing in the Remnants”. Join us Sunday, November 17 from 12 - 2 PM at 704 Catharine Street! Learn more about the exhibitions at davinciartalliance.org.

Free

Taste of Fairmount

Founders Hall at Girard College 2101 South College Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Calling all food lovers! 🍽️ The Taste of Fairmount is BACK November 21st from 6-9 PM at Girard College's Founder's Hall! Join the 25th Anniversary Edition of one of Philly’s most awaited culinary events! What's on the Menu? ✨ Signature dishes - the best mouth-watering creations from 15+ neighborhood restaurants & bars. ✨ Unlimited drinks - beer, wine, and specialty crafted cocktails you'll want to sip and savor! ✨ Vote on the best dish, drink, dessert, and more! ✨ Exclusive raffle - win local goods and services! ✨ Every ticket sold strengthens the Fairmount Community Development Corporation’s efforts to beautify our neighborhood, empower local businesses,

Hand Turkey Plush Workshop!

915 Spring Garden St 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Craft a Classic with a Cozy Twist! 🧡🖐️🦃🤎 Celebrate the season with THECOLORG's Hand Turkey Plush Workshop, where creativity meets nostalgia! Inspired by the classic hand-traced turkey, this workshop lets you design your own fabric and sew your very own plush turkey friend, perfect for Thanksgiving decor or as a fun seasonal gift. Open to all skill levels and ages, this hands-on session is a cozy way to kick off the holiday spirit with family and friends. 🏡💟 🧵What’s Included: -All materials provided: fabric, materials for designing & decorating, stuffing, and more -Guidance from an experienced artist -Mix of hand

$15
Event Series A Bit of the Arts

A Bit of the Arts

Twentieth Century Club 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Join us for A Bit of the Arts at the Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne, PA! Held the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, this two-day event features over 35 artists and vendors showcasing a wide range of fine arts and crafts. In addition to the vendors, there will be live musicians and a student gallery highlighting emerging talents. This year’s event takes place on Friday November 29th, 4-8 pm & Saturday, November 30th, 10am - 4pm. Enjoy delicious food provided by a Lansdowne favorite, Camellia Coffee House, as you peruse the artwork and find unique, handcrafted pieces perfect for holiday

Event Series A Bit of the Arts

A Bit of the Arts

Twentieth Century Club 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Join us for A Bit of the Arts at the Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne, PA! Held the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, this two-day event features over 35 artists and vendors showcasing a wide range of fine arts and crafts. In addition to the vendors, there will be live musicians and a student gallery highlighting emerging talents. This year’s event takes place on Friday November 29th, 4-8 pm & Saturday, November 30th, 10am - 4pm. Enjoy delicious food provided by a Lansdowne favorite, Camellia Coffee House, as you peruse the artwork and find unique, handcrafted pieces perfect for holiday

Small Business Saturday Market at Bok

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States

Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Bok. Popping up in the West Gym, our Made @ Bok market will be stocked with jewelry, pottery textiles, beauty products, and more!

Free

Event Series Ecological Landscape Design

Emerging Art Collectors Preview for The Print Center’s Benefit Auction

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

Join The Print Center for a special free evening where guests can preview the artwork up for bid in our 2024 Benefit Auction and hear about the works from some of the artists who created them. Guests can also ask questions about buying and caring for artworks, and learn about approaches to collecting. The Print Center’s 2024 Benefit Auction is our major fundraising event of the year! Proceeds support a full year of excellent and compelling exhibitions, public programs, educational activities and publications. This year’s Benefit will honor two outstanding contributors to our city’s cultural life: Sarah McEneaney, artist and

Free
Event Series Wayne Art Center CraftForms 2024

Wayne Art Center CraftForms 2024

Wayne Art Center 413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne, P, United States

Wayne Art Center is excited to announce the 29th anniversary of CraftForms, the International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft. CraftForms 2024 will debut with a ticketed Preview Party on Friday, December 6 from 6-10pm. The exhibition will be open to the public from December 7, 2024 through January 25, 2025. Dedicated to enhancing the public’s awareness of fine contemporary craft, CraftForms 2024 provides an exquisite venue for established and emerging artists to share their creative endeavors with the Wayne Art Center community and the greater Philadelphia area. Located in the Davenport Gallery, the exhibition features work created by 102

Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Do you have invasive vines growing in your yard? Join Riverbend staff for the first event in our Sustainable Living Series to learn how to remove vines and turn them into something beautiful. We’ll begin the workshop outside with some easy-to-follow instructions on removing invasive vines like English Ivy and five-leaf akebia. Clippers and work gloves will be provided. Next we’ll move inside Riverbend’s barn to turn the vines into a decoration you can enjoy in your own home or gift to a loved one. Every participant will receive a wooden wreath frame and have access to tools and supplies

$40
Event Series Lucia & Christmas Market

Lucia Christmas Market

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. During the market, shoppers can experience the Lucia children’s program twice daily. The Market will take place in our heated tent outside, and Lucia performances will be in the Grand Hall. Shoppers can enjoy the day, rain or shine! Tickets are available at the gate or pre-purchase online. Saturday: $10

$5 – $10

Dot Dot Dot

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

You see an … (An ellipsis, that is.) Is it a pause? A trailing thought? A suggestion of something unsaid? In a lingual system made up of definitions, the ellipsis defies defining—so what are we to make of these three dots? In “...”, an exhibition proudly presented by Da Vinci Art Alliance, artists Daisy Diamond and Olivia Guarnieri explore this symbol of ambiguity, and the myriad meanings it can contain. This exhibition will be on view from December 5 - December 22, with an opening reception on Saturday, December 7 from 4-7 pm.

Free
Event Series Lucia & Christmas Market

Lucia Christmas Market

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. During the market, shoppers can experience the Lucia children’s program twice daily. The Market will take place in our heated tent outside, and Lucia performances will be in the Grand Hall. Shoppers can enjoy the day, rain or shine! Tickets are available at the gate or pre-purchase online. Saturday: $10

$5 – $10

Made at Bok Winter Market

BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States

Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Bok.

Free

Naomi Shihab Nye Prize 2024 Award Ceremony

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture 310 Master Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture (located at 310 W Master St.) on December 14th at 1 PM to celebrate the winners of our inaugural Naomi Shihab Nye Prize, honoring Arab American and Arab Canadian voices in middle-grade fiction! Our First Place winner, Alia Yunis, will share from Making Miracles in Minnesota, and Second Place winner, Pauline Kaldas, will read from A Place So Far Away. The event will also feature a special reading by Naomi Shihab Nye herself, the renowned poet for whom the prize is named. These readings showcase captivating stories for young readers ages 8-12, but adults will

Event Series The Philadelphia Rare Book and Print Fair

Profs & Pints Philadelphia: What Awaits the Naughty

Black Squirrel Club 1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “What Awaits the Naughty,” a guide to supernatural beings around the world who keep kids in line and Christmas weird, with Linda Lee, lecturer in folklore and fairy tales at the University of Pennsylvania. The song says “Santa Claus is coming to town,” not “Santa Claus is coming specifically to your house.” In many parts of the world, children who misbehave expect entirely different visitors, unwelcome bringers of punishment and fear. Come to Fishtown’s Black Squirrel Club to get the lowdown on strange beings that prowl the long nights during the Christmas and Yule season.

$13.50 – $17

MAMBO LEGENDS: THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS

Galeria 4261, P, United States

MAMBO LEGENDS: THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS WHYY/EAC Latin Rhythm & Reels Miniseries Latin Food, Live Music, Screening, and Conversation Thursday, December 19, 2024, 6:00pm 6:00pm Reception, Live Music & Dancing 7:00pm Film Screening 8:00pm Conversation and Q&A GRAN SALON & PLAZA, GALERIA ESPERANZA FREE: General Admission The Mambo Legends Orchestra is committed to keeping the sounds of the great Afro Cuban bandleaders Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez alive for future generations. Comprised of several former members of these legendary orchestras, The Mambo Legends provide a link to the golden era of music in New York in the early 1940s, when the Machito Orchestra fused the

Free

PRISM Quartet with Miguel Zenón – World Premiere of El Eco del Tambor (pay-what-you-wish)

Settlement Music School, Mary Louise Curtis Branch 416 Queen Street, Philadelphia, United States

PRISM Quartet joins forces with the Grammy Award-winning composer/saxophonist, MacArthur Fellow, and long-time collaborator Miguel Zenón for the world premiere of Zenón’s newest work, El Eco del Tambor (The Echo of the Drum). Zenón writes, “El Eco del Tambor is an extended, multi-movement saxophone quintet that draws on rhythmic traditions from around the globe, focusing specifically on drumming from West Africa and its extension into Afro-Caribbean music. The title is an allusion to both the percussive elements within the piece and to the idea of music as an ancient language that is in constant evolution.” The program also includes Zenón’s

$10 – $35

AfroRican State of Soul

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

Esperanza Arts Center presents AfroRican State of Soul Inspired by the book “My AfroRican State of Soul” Lucas Rivera Saturday, January 24, 2025 7:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20, Adults Children & Seniors FREE Inspired by the culturally dynamic tradition of Afro-Puerto Rican poets such as Piri Thomas and Pedro Peitri, Lucas Rivera draws upon their unfiltered approach in this decades-spanning body of work, performing his original poetry with a Latin musical ensemble illuminating and grounding his stories in musical traditions of salsa, bomba, and plena. Part of VOCES Series . TICKETS EsperanzaArtsCenter.us

$60

Cassies Craft Coven Old City Grand Opening

Cassies Craft Coven 10 North Third Street, Philadelphia, United States

Come join us in celebrating our brand new Olde City location! Look forward to: Gallery Retrospective: a selective showing of work made by Craft Coven CEO (Craft Experience Organizer) Cassie Jones over the years of her creative career. Work will span from her time as an AP Art student at Pennridge High School, to her time at The Savannah College of Art and Design double majoring in Accessory Design and Fiber Arts, on to Cassie's position at Victoria Leather Handbag Factory, managing the Center City Philadelphia Painting With a Twist, as well as running her own leather brand CUSP by

Free

Tavern Night

Historic Rittenhouse Town 208 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Historic Rittenhouse Town for Tavern Night! Outside the church, the tavern was the most important institution in most towns. Taverns were used for political assemblies, markets, and, of course, a place to enjoy a good meal and learn the news of the day. Come join us as the buildings and grounds of our historic 18th-century homestead are transformed into a tavern from the 1770s, where the simple pleasures of good food, drink, and fellowship collide. Tavern Night will feature an evening of storytelling and merriment, complete with 18th-century beer and cocktails and hearth-cooked food prepared in our Bake House.

Color from Nature: Botanical Ink Workshop

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Make your own ink for drawing and fine writing from natural materials using plants growing in our green spaces and simple ingredients found in your kitchen! Bottle experiences of connection with natural places and experiment with your own plant-based ink in this workshop. You will leave this workshop with a bottle of your own handmade botanical ink; a reference zine on ink making; a collection of your own drawings and ink samples; and knowledge to create your own collection of natural inks from homegrown and foraged botanicals. All ink making tools and botanical supplies will be provided. Instructor Nicole Duprée

$10 – $49.00

Play Reading – Ushers in the House

20*20 Gallery 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Please join BLACK MAGIC WOMAN Productions on Monday, February 10, at 6 pm for a script-in-hand reading of “Ushers In The House,” a new one-act drama by Joseph P. Blake. Admission is free, light refreshments provided. PLAY SYNOPSIS: At 85, Oscar Thomas is a Vietnam Veteran, former Black Panther, widower, father, and a grandfather. He’s also worked as a farm laborer, spent four decades as a postal worker. In the sunset of his life he's begun to contemplate his legacy and the possessions he wants to leave his family. The latter has forced him to grapple with the painful fact

Free
Event Series Public Archaeology at Newlin Grist Mill

Sustainability in Motion

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

Ready to help solve Philly’s biggest sustainability challenges? Join Green Philly for “Sustainability in Motion,” an interactive event giving you the chance to collaborate with like-minded individuals and take a dive deep into local issues, from waste reduction to climate change. Facilitated by sustainability leaders and local experts, engage in thoughtful discussions around solutions focused on policy, business and communities that impact our everyday lives. Facilitators include: EcoWurd Green Building United Trash Academy PA Fibershed and more to be announced soon!

Free

2nd Thursday @ Box Spring Gallery reception on Feb 13, 6–9pm.

Crane Arts Building 1400 N American St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Box Spring Gallery is starting the year off with a close-up analysis of other-worldly, fantastical specimens, that are actually right here on Earth. Gregory Brellochs’ intricate graphite drawings and Marguerita Hagan’s detailed ceramic studies, enlarge what can only be seen under a microscope for all of us to experience. Organic symmetry and patterns in growth, validate Mother Nature as the ultimate divine designer. Close Encounters will be on view Jan 9 – Feb 22.

free

José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

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

Esperanza Arts Center presents José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire Latin Food, Live Music, Screening, and Conversation Thursday, February 20, 2025, 6:00pm 6:00pm Reception, Live Music & Dancing 7:00pm Film Screening 7:30pm Conversation and Q&A GRAN SALON & PLAZA FREE: General Admission The life of Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949), a life filled with drama, adversity and triumph, is one of the great stories of the modern era. Despite poverty, childhood rheumatic fever that damaged his heart and an explosion in his youth that cost him his left hand, Orozco persisted in his wish to become an artist. Featuring

Free

Object Memory Gallery Opening

20*20 Gallery 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA, United States

The LEDC's Art Committee invites you to join us for the opening reception for Object Memory on Saturday, February 22, from 5-8 PM at the 20*20 Gallery in Lansdowne, PA. In Object Memory, artists Jen Blazina and Ashley Catharine Smith collect, mend, and reinterpret objects—some inherited from family, others discarded by strangers—to explore how heirlooms become mythic, shaping our understanding of the past, each other, and ourselves. By turns playful and poignant, their charged objects evoke cherished memories and honor past lives while grappling with intergenerational trauma and the ever-shifting nature of the stories we pass along generation after generation.

Free

Creative Conversations with Guest Artist Paul Dusold

Cheltenham Center For The Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham Township, PA, 19012, United States

Creative Conversations (CC) is a program bringing emerging and established artists together to engage in conversation in a welcoming and relaxed environment. CC is an opportunity to meet with artists who work in various mediums and talk about the joys, struggles, inspirations, and technical issues artists deal with throughout their creative journey. Participants have the opportunity to share their work and receive sensitive and useful feedback from the visiting artist. Paul Dusold Paul DuSold studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and privately with Arthur DeCosta and in fresco with B.F. Long. He has taught for thirty years

$15 – $40

Brazilian Adventure at Welsh Road Library

Welsh Road Library 9233 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, United States

Welsh Road Library will host Minas for a small music program. Minas introduces students to the country of Brazil through its music, Samba and Bossa Nova. After performing examples of Brazilian music and presenting historic, geographical and educational references, they introduce Brazil’s famous festival Carnaval, demonstrating authentic Brazilian percussion instruments - surdo, tamborim, repinique, agogô, reco-reco, ganzá, pandeiro, and cuíca. Participation is enhanced by engaging students to sing in Portuguese (the language of Brazil), scat, and play Brazilian samba percussion (instruments supplied). Students learn while being engaged and having fun.

Free

2025 International Women’s Day Festival Workshops

Christ Church Neighborhood House 20 N American St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, Philadelphia, United States

Seven Workshops One in Three: Overview of Domestic Violence in Pennsylvania 10:00am - 11:00am Presenter: Kimberly Hollenback, Esq. What’s the Story Behind Scottish Highland Dancing? 10:00 am - 11:00am Presenter: Elizabeth Cook-Asal To Write is Rite Presenter: Dana Kinsey 11:15am - 12:15pm Strategy Spotlight: Grassroots Marketing for Busy Artists 12:30pm - 1:45pm Presenter: Grayce Carson Flying Solo: getting off the ground Presenter: Celeste Walker 2:00 - 3:00 pm Strength in the Signs Presenter: Francesca Muscatello 3:15 - 4:15 pm The Serious Art of Being Silly Presenter: Danielle Levsky 4:15 - 5:15pm Saturday, March 8th 10:00 am - 5:15pm Christ Church

Pay-What-You-Want

Visible Mending Workshop

Twentieth Century Club 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Visible mending is an art of repair and sentimentality. Whether you’re interested in offsetting the negative effects of fast fashion, preserving meaningful objects, or simply enjoy the meditative act of sewing and embroidering, this workshop will provide a space for you to do so. This three-hour workshop is a place to commune, connect and share with others as you learn mending techniques for reviving old clothes, linens, and fabrics. Participants should bring things that need mending. Fabric, thread, and basic sewing tools will be provided. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to bring their own tools and any fabric or thread

Free

2025 March For Art

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States +1 more

Join us next week for the 2025 March for Art, InLiquid’s reimagined Annual Benefit & Auction. Our annual celebration, located in the Crane Arts Building, showcases over 300 works of art from artists, designers, and craftspeople from across all mediums. In addition to an experimental video installation and a pop-up cash-and-carry jewelry boutique, with several events happening over the next two weeks! UNITE: Join at the NextFab parking lot as we bring together the Greater Philadelphia arts and cultural sector for a peaceful unity procession down the N. American Street Corridor. Feel free to stop at the galleries along the

$100,

Lansdowne Winter Market

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

Come join us at Lansdowne's winter farmers market! This week's market will also featured a seed planting event.

Di Buenos Dias Si Es De Noche

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

Esperanza Arts Center presents Di Buenos Dias Si Es De Noche Keila Cordova | 3 Pony Show WORLD PREMIERE Saturday, March 15, 2025 3:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20, Adults Children & Seniors FREE Lauded as a “thoroughly distinctive voice who sculpts multi-tiered tableaus teeming with vivid imagery” Esperanza Arts Center Artist In Residence’ Keila Cordova performs the world premiere of her new multidisciplinary work colliding fragments of Panamanian heritage, culture, and resistance featuring performances by Yesenia Escobar-Espitia, Venrick James, Cory Seals and Vyette Tiya, and music by Panamanian composer and guitarist, Emiliano Pardo-Tristán Part of VOCES Series TICKETS EsperanzaArtsCenter.us

$60

Artist Talk with Alanna Airitam

Online/Virtual

Join The Print Center for an Artist Talk with Alanna Airitam. This program is presented in conjunction with the current exhibition “Alanna Airitam: Black Diamonds: The Black Outlaw Bikers,” on view through April 5. Airitam will discuss the works in the exhibition and her artistic practice. This program is free and open to the public. Zoom registration required. Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMucuGsqz4iGNeWHjogdEnwopSTwoUvWbgA#/registration Image: Self portrait of Alanna Airitam and “Nikon, Chosen Few Tucson,” 2022

Free
Event Series Beards On Ice!

Beards On Ice!

Laura Sims Skate House 210 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, P, United States

What's more impossible: solving the climate crisis or teaching drag queens to ice skate? Watch us do BOTH in Beards On Ice! This hour-long icecapade comes in two dazzling variations: fun for the whole family and PG13 (a little more edge). Featuring resources from Philly’s climate justice organizations and a free skate after the show, it’s sure to be a “fracking” good time. Produced by The Bearded Ladies Cabaret | In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department

Pay What You Want

Deep Water: A Concert of Uncharted Stories in the Oral Tradition

The Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate World Storytelling Day with an unforgettable afternoon of masterful storytelling! Deep Water: A Concert of Uncharted Stories in the Oral Tradition Join Patchwork Storytelling Guild for Deep Water: A Concert of Uncharted Stories in the Oral Tradition, an afternoon of captivating storytelling exploring the depths of human experience—both real and mythical. Expect a rich mix of voices, perspectives, and styles as esteemed tellers bring compelling stories to life. Hosted by Denise McCormack, the concert also features masterful performances by Michele Belluomini, Tiffani Dean, Gigi McGraw, Christina Sturgis, Nancy Wexler Taylor, and Barb Sherf, each bringing their own unique lens

Event Series Beards On Ice!

Beards On Ice!

Laura Sims Skate House 210 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, P, United States

What's more impossible: solving the climate crisis or teaching drag queens to ice skate? Watch us do BOTH in Beards On Ice! This hour-long icecapade comes in two dazzling variations: fun for the whole family and PG13 (a little more edge). Featuring resources from Philly’s climate justice organizations and a free skate after the show, it’s sure to be a “fracking” good time. Produced by The Bearded Ladies Cabaret | In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department

Pay What You Want

The Paintings & People at Cliveden

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A Mt. Airy Learning Tree Winter Class Learn about famous artists from the 18th and 19th centuries including John Smibert, John Wollaston and Germantown locals James Reid and George Cochran Lambdin while exploring the portraits at Cliveden. Participants will learn about the artists, period painting styles and the people in the portraits and then have an opportunity to look at many of the paintings up close. The class fee is $25. Advanced registration is required; to sign up visit https://aceweb.mtairylearningtree.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=25WTW03. This class will be held in the Cliveden Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119. The Carriage House is

$25

Intro to Embroidery: Spring Sewing Sampler

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

Using a spectrum of basic to more involved sculptural stitches, practice on an embroidery hoop and a guided sewable pattern book. All ages 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 going into her third year a a Resident Artist at Cherry Street Pier. Her studio practice involves interactive collaborative workshops demonstrating her studio

$25