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Mister John’s Halloween Block Party

South 8th and Fulton Street 761 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, United States

You're Invited To Mister John's Halloween Block Party! We're excited to open the doors of our brand-new building in South Philly, and to celebrate, we're throwing a giant Halloween Block Party, Mister John's style! Please join us in costume on Sunday, October 29th from 10am - 4pm at South 8th & Fulton Street for a day of fun for the whole family. There will be nonstop live music, raffle prizes, arts & crafts, drag storytime, a costume parade, student performances, a giant dance party and SO MUCH more. We will have light refreshments but feel free to BYOB!

FRIEDAcommunity – Artist talk : Manuel Hernandez

FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

Join us for a conversation with Manuel Hernandez in a more intimate and relaxed setting. Following the talk, dinner will be served allowing for more discussion with the artist and among guests. Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Talk 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Dinner 7:00pm Price Talk & Dinner: Members: $25 (service and tax included) Guests: $35 (service and tax included) Guests “30 or under”: $15 (service and tax included) *RESERVATIONS REQUIRED at least 2 days prior to the event. For detailed information and to sign up, please check: https://frieda.community/programs/manuel-hernandez-artist-talk/

$15 – $35

CraftNOW presents Craft Works Symposium

Moore College of Art & Design 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join CraftNOW Philadelphia for its free annual symposium, a signature CraftMONTH event where scholars, curators, and artists highlight current topics in contemporary craft. Under the theme of Craft Works, the symposium examines the work of making things, craft practice as labor, craft’s relationship to the needs of working people, and the power of craft to enact transformative work through communities. Hear lectures discussing craft’s role in building community, participate in a presentation highlighting three major Korean art shows in Philadelphia, and shorter talks from emerging scholars. The Craft Works Symposium pays tribute to gallerists Ruth and Rick Snyderman for their

Free

Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Harvest Festival

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

November 4th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Harvest Festival For a colonial farm family like the Wentzes, the fall harvest was the most important time of the year. Join us as we prepare for the cold 18th century winter during our Harvest Festival! Watch demonstrations of traditional farming practices like cider pressing, corn shelling, and cultivating a field. Visit our group of talented craftspeople from basket makers to tape weavers to woodworkers and more. Step into the shoes of a colonial farmer with a variety of hands-on activities. Featuring a special magic show from The Colonial Conjurer. It’s fall

Free

Layers of Authenticity Opening Reception

Rowan University Art Gallery 301 High Street West, Glassboro, NJ, United States

In this group show five artists create work by altering imagery pulled from print, the internet, or their own photography. Utilizing unique processes of production they reveal authentic and insightful statements about our current political and social landscape and the ambiguousness and misconceptions about historical events, places, and people. Opening Reception: November 9, 5:00-7:00 PM RSVP

$25
Event Series La La Lil Jidar: 20 Years Behind the Apartheid Wall in Palestine

La La Lil Jidar: 20 Years Behind the Apartheid Wall in Palestine

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

Dr. Aisha Mershani’s work documents nearly 20 years of the Israeli Apartheid Wall, Israeli violence, and Palestinian resistance. This exhibit is a gateway to bearing witness to what the news ignores – the people directly affected by the Wall. This multimedia experience includes photography of and audio storytelling by numerous Palestinian people living behind the Wall. This exhibit aims to educate the wider public, all while using the gallery space to build a broader solidarity community. Weekly events will be organized by the La La Lil Jidar Collective to engage audiences towards the realities on the ground through artistic expression.

Free

Karin Larsson Free Family Day!

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

Join us for a free family day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Try out different crafts like weaving, clothing design, and furniture making through fun activities in our galleries. Explore impressive tapestries, art, and furniture in the new Karin Larsson exhibit, and watch demonstrations from master craftspeople.

Free

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents PECO Family Jams: Found-Object Sculptures

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens 1020 South Street,, Philadelphia, United States

Discover the magic of art environments at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens! Explore the world of artist Clarence Schmidt, who transformed his Woodstock, New York home into a colossal masterpiece using discarded materials. Bring the family to craft Schmidt-inspired sculptures, perfect for taking home. Enjoy free tours of the fully mosaicked basement at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 PM, and learn how Schmidt's creativity influenced PMG creator Isaiah Zagar from an early age.

$8 – $15

Taste of Fairmount

Divine Lorraine Hotel 699 N Broad St., Philadelphia, United States

Get ready, foodies! The ultimate culinary celebration is back. Taste of Fairmount - 19th Edition! 📅 Date: November 16th ⏰ Time: 6-9pm 📍 Location: Divine Lorraine Hotel Savor the rich culinary scene of the Greater Art Museum District, enjoy free drinks, sample dishes and beverages from the neighborhood's top businesses and vote on your favorite in four categories. By joining, you're also supporting the Fairmount Community Development Corporation's mission. Every ticket contributes to: 🌳 Neighborhood beautification 🏢 Business support 🎉 And community events all year round! Don't miss out on this flavorful experience and the chance to uplift our community.

$85

Miracle On American Street Holiday Gift Market

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

NextFab and Olde Kensington Boutique have once again partnered to bring you the third annual “Miracle on American Street” Holiday Gift Market! Shop local and handmade this holiday season, with our biggest market yet, from over 100 vendors, while enjoying delicious food and drinks from vendors and cuisine from Sor Ynez. Tour the beautiful NextFab facilities and meet the makers in the actual studio spaces they use to produce the fantastic work available for purchase. Enjoy demonstrations, giveaways, and make-and-take activities within the makerspace. Enjoy demonstrations, giveaways, and make-and-take activities for all ages, including the make your own ornament at

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free

FRIEDAcommunity – Movie Night & Dinner – The Last One

FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join FRIEDAcommunity to raise awareness to AIDS World Day. FRIEDAcommunity will show The Last Quilt, a documentary by Nadine C. Licostie. The Last One: Unfolding The AIDS Memorial Quilt In the eighties and nineties, as AIDS ravaged the United States gay community, the AIDS Memorial Quilt was born out of a public battle for treatment and understanding. The Last One is a feature-length documentary tracing its history as an international art project and the role it continues to play as a response to a disease that still imperils vulnerable communities around the world. The Last One Genre: Documentary Director: Nadine

$15 – $35

Firebird: Built to Burn Theatrical Premiere

The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

A Story That’s Waited Eighteen Years To Be Told! Firebird: Built to Burn delves into a year in the making of the beloved Firebird Festival, where a tight-knit community gathers every December to ignite a giant wooden phoenix. Fueled by their rustbelt spirit, a diverse group of volunteers persevere through pandemic restrictions, local government negotiations, and months of arduous building to orchestrate a cathartic come-back festival after their absence in 2020. Told through intimate interviews and fly-on-the-wall verité, Firebird: Built to Burn is a wholesome look into an unconventional tradition. The premiere of ‘Firebird: Built to Burn’ is Wednesday, November 29th, at 7:00 PM.

$11 – $14
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free

Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free

FRIEDAcommunity – Opening Reception: A closer look by Gerri Spilka

FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

FRIEDAcommunity is proud to announce the show A closer look by Gerri Spilka. Join us and the artist on Friday, December 1, First Friday, during the opening reception from 6pm to 8pm. Gerri Spilka considers herself to be an alchemist who takes ordinary pieces of cotton and transforms them into larger-than-life shapes of glorious, luminous colors. Her work fuses seemingly disparate elements: modern figurative abstraction, the grittiness of urban life, and decades of observing people. She uses these elements to re-imagine traditional quilts, making them into visual stories on the human experience. Gerri’s work has been widely exhibited in the

$5 – $25

Botanical Arts Program: Putting the FUN in Fundamentals

PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

Interested in entering the Botanical Arts (formerly Jewelry) section of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show? Learn the fundamentals of Botanical Arts and how entries are critiqued. The presenters will show examples of past award-winning entries and demonstrate tips and tricks that will help take your entries to the next level. This is event is free, but advance registration is required. COST Free ACCESSIBILITY PHS McLean Library is ADA compliant. On-street parking and parking lots are located nearby.  

Lucia & Outdoor 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 daily Lucia processions and live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. 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!

$5
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free

The Resource Exchange reFlea Vendor Market

The Resource Exchange 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Resource Exchange's reFlea is a vendor market for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect event for you! reFlea Vendor Market Saturday, December 2nd 12pm-5pm, Rain or Shine FREE! The Resource Exchange at 1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 in Kensington (just a few blocks from the MFL Berks Station) - VENDOR INFORMATION - Are you an artist? A maker? A DIY extraordinaire? A purveyor of sustainable goods? Do you reuse the disused, or

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free

WINE+WHINE // Advocacy, Sips, and Networking

BlacOak Tasting Room 6139 Ridge Avenue #B, Philadelphia, PA, United States

After election season, there's no better way to regroup and prepare for the year ahead than by gathering with like-minded individuals who are committed to uplifting their community. On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 5:30pm the NExT Philadelphia Advocacy Committee will be hosting WINE+WHINE | Advocacy, Sips & Networking at BlacOak Tasting Room (6139 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia PA 19128). Letters are an extremely effective way of communicating with your elected officials. Many legislators believe that a letter represents not only the position of the writer but also many other constituents who did not take the time to write. At this

$10
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free

West Craft Fest

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

West Craft Fest returns to The Rotunda4014 Walnut Street, PhiladelphiaSaturday and Sunday, December 9 + 10, 202310 to 4 each dayTwo DIFFERENT days of local wares handmade with care, like artisan jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, art prints and originals, home wares, clothing, cozy hand knits, natural bodycare, candles, stationery, toys, and all sorts of unique holiday gifts.

Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free

Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show in Philadelphia PA

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show in Philadelphia PA ✦ Join us for Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show, celebrating collections by 7 independent designers with environmentally conscious practices in the Greater Philadelphia area! Event Details: Date: December 9th, 2023 Time: 6 PM, show will start at 6:30 PM sharp Location: Asian Arts Initiative,1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Masks are mandatory! Port— a sustainable fashion show in Philadelphia, PA is prioritizing BIPOC, QUEER, and independent designers with environmentally conscious practices in the Greater Philadelphia area. Our first iteration of the show will be held on December 9th, 2023 at 6 PM

$20

Trans Art Market

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

Trans Art Mart is thrilled to announce its Winter Trans Art Market, an exciting event showcasing the creative brilliance of over 50 trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive makers. This event is a celebration of artistic trans creativity, community, and joy. Trans Art Mart is dedicated to its mission of creating safe, collaborative, and creative spaces that increase visibility and opportunities for local trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive artists and makers. The Winter Trans Art Market embodies this mission and aims for: - Artistic Diversity: Explore an exciting range of artistic mediums, from paintings to photography, digital art, and more. Each vendor's art

$5
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free

Historic Waynesborough Holiday Open House

Historic Waynesborough 2049 Waynesborough Road, Paoli, PA, United States

Join the family fun at the Holiday Candlelight Tour and Open House, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Historic Waynesborough in Paoli. The historic mansion has been beautifully decorated for the season by the Suburban and Springfield Garden Clubs. Take a tour, craft festive ornaments for the holiday tree, and enjoy refreshments, music, and more. Students from Conestoga High School Tri-M Music Honor Society and St. Norbert Elementary School will perform carols throughout the event. The Tree Lighting is at 5 p.m in the Carriage House. Admission is $10 for adults $5 for children $25 for families and groups of

$5 – $25
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series DEEP CUTZZ: HOLIDAZE 2023 LAST CHANCE MARKET

Design a Doodad #002: Beer Can Label Design Workshop

Triple Bottom Brewing 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at Triple Bottom Brewing to design your own beer can label! First, we will take you on a short design adventure by getting to know how much inspiration and intention it takes to bring a label to life. Meet Marian Bailey, the creator of the Triple Bottom’s Hazy IPA, Training Montage label. Then, YOU become the designer of your own beer can label, using provided supplies and templates. Lastly, we’ll put your label on a can for you to use as a vessel or a planter (yes, we will have succulents). Registration includes: + One (1) beverage +

$45
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free

2nd Thursday Reception for Between Us is a Namelessness

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

Please join us on Thursday, December 14, from 6 - 9 pm for a free reception for Between Us is a Namelessness. The three artists in Between Us is a Namelessness, Megan Biddle, Julianna Foster, and Rick Salafia, all work around the poetics of observation. Through invented tools and observational practices, each artist proposes methods to record and quantify the intangible. What does measuring the space between oneself and a memory or an idea mean? Through cyclical and repetitive processes, all three artists engage with nonlinear time and complex relationships to space. Rick Salafia offers a series of ‘Instruments’ ruled

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free

Holidays in the Park: Celebrate America Family Weekend!

Lemon Hill 3298 Sedgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a series of family-friendly holiday activities at Lemon Hill Mansion! DATE Sunday, December 17, 2023 TIME 10:00am - 4:00pm LOCATION Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 Fairmount Park Conservancy is excited to welcome the public to Lemon Hill Mansion in East Fairmount Park from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM on select dates in December for one of the most beloved traditions – decorating for the holidays! After undergoing an extensive three-year renovation led by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Lemon Hill Mansion will honor Philadelphia’s diversity and celebrate its reopening by literally inviting the world through its doors.

Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free
Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free

First Friday at Vox Populi Gallery

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

Vox Populi Gallery is celebrating the first First Friday of 2024 with free opening receptions for four new exhibitions: - My Palestine Keeps on Growing is a text-based visual art show featuring the work of Palestinian poet and performer Farah Chamma فرح شمّا curated by Ali Rufrano-Ruffner - Incubation Veils is an acousmatic sound listening room curated by Jim Strong - This is your sign to keep going is a collection of arts & cultural work from the Philippine liberation movement curated by KT Pe Benito - Transcendent mess to resist representation is a show of 5 artists that frames

Free

FRIEDAcommunity – Artist talk with Gerri Spilka

FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a conversation with Gerri Spilka 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 Gerri Spilka Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Talk: 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Dinner: served at 7:00 pm Location: FRIEDA, 320 Walnut Street Price (talk & dinner): Member: $25 (service and tax included) Guests: $35 (service and tax included) Guests “30 or under”: $15 (service and tax included) For more information and to sign up, please visit https://frieda.community/programs/gerri-spilka-artist-talk-1-17-24/

$5 – $25

WOLF EYES & ANTHONY BRAXTON

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

Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present the limitless pairing of experimental noise duo Wolf Eyes and iconic saxophonist/composer Anthony Braxton, at Solar Myth on Friday, January 19. It may seem like an unlikely pairing, but the collaboration between noise pioneers Wolf Eyes (Nate Young and John Olson) and the revered saxophonist and composer Anthony Braxton has lasted now for nearly two decades. The meeting of forward-searching minds bridges two generations of avant-garde radicalism. The volcanic Wolf Eyes are known for their bizarre and otherworldly approach to music, creating a sound that is both disturbing and hypnotic and garnering them

$40

Pea Soup Dinner

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

Shake off the cold with a hot bowl of Swedish pea soup at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Ärtsoppa, or Swedish yellow pea soup, is the traditional Thursday night supper in Sweden during the winter that dates back to medieval times. ASHM’s Pea Soup Dinner is served with sharp Swedish cheese, bread, and Swedish pancakes and coffee for dessert. There will also be a cash bar. You do not want to miss out on this delightful meal! Pre-registration is required by January 22nd.

Free

Geographic Perspectives on Climate Change Mitigation in Urban and Rural Environments

The first edition of the Geographic Perspectives on Climate Change Mitigation in Urban and Rural Environments conference aims to discuss and elaborate on topics pertaining to climatic mitigation in urban and rural environments in nations and cities, specifically in a geographic context. These geographic contexts include Hydrology, Climatology, Digital Geography, and more. The conference will aggregate research that innovates and disseminates upon topics pertaining to climatic mitigation in urban and rural environments, weather forecasting, atmospheric pollution, governmental policies affecting climate change, geographic cultural shifts due to climate change, sustainable transit systems, and more.

$350

Color Fields Opening Reception

The National Apartments 121 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, United States

Color Fields features the vibrant and colorful work of painters Chris Cox and Zifeng Zang. Chris Cox explores the interconnectedness of our lives through intuitive mark-making and a cosmic perspective. The tactility in Cox’s paintings invites viewers to meditate on their depths. Zifeng Zang's dynamic compositions celebrate movement and color, capturing the unpredictable nature of pigments. Drawing inspiration from nature and everyday moments, Zang's vibrant works invite contemplation of spirituality and imagination. Through Color Fields, viewers are immersed in the lively energy and bright movements that define Cox and Zang's work.

Free

World Affairs Table: Georgia

Duane Morris LLP 30 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, United States

The World Affairs Table events feature discussions on topics pertaining to bilateral relationships between the U.S. and other countries. Each discussion is followed by a culinary tasting event with cuisine and drinks from the country of focus. The World Affairs Table allows audience members to both engage in substantive foreign policy discussions and experience culture and cuisine, all in the span of one evening. Ambassador David Zalkaliani of Georgia will join us to discuss foreign policy, international diplomacy, and Georgian politics over food and beverage.

ETHNIC HERITAGE ENSEMBLE

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

Ars Nova Workshop celebrates the 50th anniversary of legendary Chicago percussionist Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble on Wednesday, February 7 at Solar Myth. A leading proponent of the AACM’s “ancient to the future” philosophy, multi-instrumentalist Kahil El’Zabar is widely acknowledged as one of the leaders of spiritual & afrofuturistic jazz, collaborating with such heavyweights as Pharoah Sanders, Nina Simone, Archie Shepp, Lester Bowie, Billy Bang, Hamiet Bluiett & David Murray. El’Zabar has led various incarnations of the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble since 1973, one year after returning from his studies at the University of Ghana. His goal was to combine concepts

$25

Ravel by Krista Dedrick-Lai – Opening Reception

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

A solo exhibition by Philadelphia-based artist Krista Dedrick-Lai. February 10 – March 23, 2024 Ravel is an interesting word. A contranym. It can be both a noun and a verb. It can mean both tangle and untangle. And isn’t that how life can be sometimes? We find ourselves in a great big mess. And the more we try to tease the mess apart and get everything back in order, the more jumbled it becomes. In the end there is no reweaving the unraveled tapestry, not really. There is simply taking the threads you have at your feet and starting again.

Free

Art of Resistance with Beehive Design Collective

Making Worlds Bookstore & Social Center 210 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

You are invited to join the Beehive Design Collective as they present their newly released 10 Year Anniversary edition of “MesoAmerica Resiste!”, their new book, “The True Cost of Coal”. The Bees use their massive, collaboratively produced, and intricately detailed fabric murals to tell complex global stories of stories of resistance, resilience, and solidarity. Packed with nature metaphors, peoples histories, and teeming with biodiversity, these images offer the foundation for an event of participatory discussion, poetic storytelling, and popular education. The Beehive storytellers will guide you through their huge graphic illustrations, telling dozens of stories from the frontlines of destructive

donation suggested but free

Now + Then Marketplace Make Love Market Extravaganza

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

It's almost that time of year again, our annual Make Love Market is back, with an extra special spin to it 💞 Our curated market for lovers will take place at Philly's epicenter of affection, LOVE PARK as part of a FULL DAY EXTRAVAGANZA featuring... 💝 noon - 5pm: 18 local vendors selling gifts with your lover in mind 🎹 5pm - 6pm: a live musical performance aka serenade from Philly's own Suzanne Sheer 💞 6pm - 8pm: Speed Dating for Philly singles inside the spaceship building at Love Park from 🎟️Grab a $25 ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/789479122307?aff=oddtdtcreator 💐 in the

Free

Nature Journaling: Winter Workshop

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

Capture a moment in time to revisit later through nature journaling. Observe and document the surroundings at Mt. Cuba with Kathy leading participants through workshop activities. Dress for the weather as a unique opportunity to experience the gardens in the winter will be included in the workshop. Select a journal that suits your tastes and bring it to class along with a #2 pencil. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, February 17, 2024 (Rain Date: Saturday, February 24). About the Instructor: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s

$29

Drift- Reception/ Meet and Greet with Richard King

Park Towne Place The Great Lawn, 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

During his 2024 residency at Park Towne Place, Philadelphia-based artist Richard King built on his fascination with the ignored and invisible aspects of the world around us. He’s explored Park Towne Place and its surrounding urban environments, in terms of their history, spatial character, textures, and form. Using this research, and his engagement with the surrounding communities, King is creating a new series during his residency. Come see some of his finished work and works in process, and hear more about his thoughts, techniques, and inspiration. Light refreshments will be provided.

Free

Creative Conversations with Artist, Peter Van Dyke

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

Thank you to all who participated in our Critique Day series with visiting artists which was started in 2019 at Cheltenham Art Center. A new series is launching this February 25, 2024, now called Creative Conversations (CC). Our CC continues to be a wonderful opportunity to meet with artists who work in various mediums and talk about the joys, struggles, questions, inspirations, and technical issues all artists confront in our creative journey. There are opportunities to share your work and receive sensitive and constructive feedback. This series is not designed as a lecture, but rather an exciting opportunity for artists

Free

FRIEDAcommunity Participatory Art Project- POMBAA

FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

FRIEDA and FRIEDAcommunity offer a welcoming space to people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds brought together around a curated program of activities and events focused on food, art and culture. Our large-scale participatory art projects are opportunities for everyone to collaborate on installations that bring joy and wow to community members and visitors alike! Join us for the reveal of Pombaa on March 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm. For almost two years, young and old, visitors, guests and members, gathered around our community table, volunteering their time to make hundreds of pom poms from plastic shopping bags that

Free

The River Revisited: A Collaboration Between the Philadelphia Ballet and AAMP

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

The River Revisited Featured Panelists Guthrie Ramsey, Angel Corella, Chaya Masazumi, and Antonio Douthit-Boyd, moderated by Sylvia Waters. Wine and Cheese reception featuring The Clef Club Jazz Ambassador's Youth Ensemble Thursday, March 7, 2024 5:00 PM–7:15 PM Join Philadelphia Ballet, the African American Museum in Philadelphia and the Clef Club for a panel and performance celebrating the work of Alvin Ailey, an American Dance icon. For the second time in Philadelphia Ballet’s history, Ailey’s iconic choreography will be performed in Dance Masterpieces. Join us for a captivating panel discussion featuring esteemed dance luminaries Angel Corella, Sylvia Waters, Antonio Douthit-Boyd, Chaya

$20

The Disappointed Tourist: Ellen Harvey

301 West High Street Gallery 301 High Street West, Glassboro, NJ, United States

Ellen Harvey: The Disappointed Tourist Closing Event Just Added !! Artist Meet and Greet and Talk Join us for a meet and greet and artist’s talk with Ellen Harvey Saturday, March 9th 1 – 4 pm Talk begins at 3:00 pm The Disappointed Tourist is an ongoing project for which Ellen Harvey is making paintings of lost sites suggested by members of the public in response to the question: Is there a place that you would like to visit that no longer exists? This international exhibition has been traveling and growing since 2019 with 300 sites painted thus far. Painted

Free

Women in Horticulture (Online)

Mt. Cuba Center - Online 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

In this lecture, timed to coincide with Women’s History Month, author Jenny Rose Carey gives a historic overview of American women in horticulture and landscape design. Using archival images and the words of the female horticulturists of the time, Jenny paints a picture of a movement that brought women to the forefront of the burgeoning gardening movement in the early part of the twentieth century. Jenny will discuss authors, educators, garden designers, the garden club movement, and conservationists. You might be surprised to learn that the early roots of our passion for native plants and protecting birds was alive and

$19

Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve

Studio Incamminati 1901 S 9th Street; 7th Floor, Philadelphia, United States

Studio Incamminati and Natural Lands invite you to an exciting exhibit of original art: Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve. This special evening celebration will mark the commencement of the dazzling exhibit, which features 40+ works, large and small, inspired by Natural Lands’ Stroud Preserve and created by artist Gregory Blue over the last several years. Studio Incamminati, which will host the exhibit, has been at the forefront of the contemporary realist art movement for two decades. Founded by Nelson and Leona Shanks, it is now recognized internationally for its rigorous curriculum, accomplished instructors, and diverse outreach efforts.

free

Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home 1750-1840 Preview Night

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

Join us for a sneak preview of Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home! This exhibition features rare and artful cushions and bed covers woven by women for their dowries and households. Dating between 1750 and 1840, these textiles reflect the influence of trade and depict everything from exotic birds to Roman mosaics. The exhibition preview is free to the public with light refreshments served. RSVP online. Philadelphia, PA- This spring, step into the rural Swedish countryside of the 18th and 19th centuries when the exhibition Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home 1750-1840 opens at the American

Free

Footsteps of the First People: Guided Hike + Meditation

Belmont Plateau Parking Lot 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Start your day with a peaceful hike and meditation along the Trolley Trail! DATE Saturday, March 16 TIME 9:30 am - 11:30 am LOCATION Belmont Plateau   Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and ecotherapist/Lenape nature healer Krista Nelson for a two-mile guided hike and meditation along the Trolley Trail on Saturday, March 16 from 9:00-11:30 AM. This hike will help you rekindle your love of nature and find strength and companionship in a community of fellow nature lovers. As a sixth-generation Lenape grandmother, Krista honors the Lenape tradition of interconnectedness and reverence for nature. A Lenape language keeper, Krista is working

Now + Then Marketplace Pure Gold Market

2300 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Now + Then Marketplace makes its South Philly debut at 2300 Arena this St. Patrick’s Day weekend with over 60 local vendors inside & out including food & alcoholic beverages from Bar 2300 Following our first large market of the season is a FREE Live musical showcase curated by local musical group Blck Teeth 7:00 pm - Dream by Dream 7:30pm - Joshua Mitchell 8:00pm - Blck Teeth w/ guest performers 9:00pm - Zach Atom b2b Billy Bevevino 10:00pm - Explotits 10:30pm- Blck Teeth

Free

Creative Conversations with Guest Artist Joan Becker

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

What is your biggest struggle you deal with as an artist? Register Now! Guest Artist: Joan Becker. Creative Conversations series is a wonderful opportunity to meet with artists who work in various mediums and talk about the joys, struggles, questions, inspirations, and technical issues you are dealing with in your creative journey. There will be opportunities to share your work and receive sensitive and constructive feedback. This series is designed as a an exciting opportunity for artists to come together to talk and share ideas and open new pathways and perspectives.

To Sit and Dream

Timdley Temple UMC 750-62 S Broad St, Philadelphia, United States

The Opera Philadelphia Chorus, in partnership with Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Philadelphia soprano Karen Slack, performs a concert of music by Black composers centered on four choral settings of the poetry of Harlem Renaissance icon Langston Hughes. The 90-minute concert is conducted by Opera Philadelphia’s Elizabeth Braden and Theodore Thomas, Jr., Director of the Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Minister of Music at Tindley Temple, and includes compositions by Roland Carter, Christopher H. Harris, Undine Smith Moore, Rosephanye Powell, Florence Price, Michael Reid, André J. Thomas, and Nolan J. Williams, Jr. Tickets are free or pay-what-you-decide. Runtime is approximately 90 minutes

Free and pay-what-you-decide

Easter Family Day at ASHM!

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

Celebrate Easter like a Swede at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Easter Family Day! Join us on Sunday, March 24th, from 2-4 pm to experience Swedish Easter traditions. In Sweden, Easter kicks off with a trick-or-treat-like candy hunt on Maundy Thursday. Children dress up as Easter witches with long skirts, headscarves, painted red cheeks, and freckles and go from house to house, wishing people Happy Easter. At our celebration, children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Swedish Easter witches, enjoy face painting, and take part in an egg hunt! Free for members and children under 2, $10 for

$10

THE MESSTHETICS AND JAMES BRANDON LEWIS

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

Ars Nova Workshop presents punk-jazz power trio The Messthetics, joined by fire-breathing saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, at Solar Myth on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Drummer Brendan Canty and bassist Joe Lally were the rhythm section for the iconic D.C. punk band Fugazi from its inception in 1987 to its period of hiatus in 2002. They reunited for the first time to form The Messthetics with the eclectic guitar wizard Anthony Pirog. One half of the duo Janel & Anthony, Pirog has emerged as a primary figure in the city’s out-music community. Together they’ve crafted a band approach dedicated to the

$25

A Benefit Cabaret To Save Philadelphia From Climate Change

FringeArts 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sure, we’ve all heard about climate change, but with a little music and a little money we can save our city from what everyone is calling “the existential threat of our time!” Join Betty Smithsonian, John Jarboe, Jess Conda, Cookie Diorio, and Sam Rise March 30 at 8:30p at Fringearts for the most important benefit concert you’ll ever buy a ticket to. Part of the Miniball Festival. Welcoming all overwhelmed but concerned cabaret lovers for a sparkly intro to direct action taught by comedians, clowns, and drag queens.

Sliding Scale

ARTHUR ROSS GALLERY PRESENTS DIFFICULT GRACE A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY GRAMMY-NOMINATED CELLIST SETH PARKER WOODS AT PENN LIVE ARTS

Annenberg Public Policy Center 202 S 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Difficult Grace is a multimedia concert tour de force exploring identity, history, and personal growth featuring Grammy-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods and dancer Roderick George. The performance draws inspiration from the Great Migration, archival research, immigration, and the poetry of Kemi Alabi and Dudley Randall. Seth Parker Woods takes on multiple roles in the performance, which seamlessly blends artistic genres across music, film, spoken text, dance, and visual arts (featuring artwork by Jacob Lawrence, Barbara Earl Thomas, Zoë McLean, and Freida Abtan). The performance features music written for and with Seth by Freida Abtan, Monty Adkins, Fredrick Gifford, Nathalie Joachim,

$18.00

QWANQWA

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

QWANQWA SATURDAY, APRIL 13 8:00PM TICKETS Ars Nova Workshop presents a special performance by QWANQWA, a five-piece improvisatory ensemble based in Addis Ababa and dedicated to furthering Ethiopia’s unique musical traditions, on Saturday, April 13 at Solar Myth. Inspired by a shared passion for Ethiopian music, the group brings together some of the most accomplished traditional players in the country; creating a space to explore new sounds and break the rules in an otherwise conservative musical culture. QWANQWA takes its name from the Amharic word for “language,” dedicated to creating musical dialogues between cultures and the proposition that music is

$25

Now + Then Marketplace Ready, Set, Bloom Market

Star|Bolt 1936 N Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A curated marketplace that happens now and then highlighting artists, artisans, makers, and resellers in Philly. Indoor & outdoor, free and open to the public, and kid-friendly. Located at Star|Bolt, 1936 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, on Sunday, April 14th, from 11AM-4PM. There will be a DJ set from 5-9PM.

Free

Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Sheep Shearing Day

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

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

Free

Earth Day Fair: Live More Marketplace

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

On this Earth Day, we are planting the seeds of sustainability in the heart of Philadelphia. Micro-businesses, musicians, and artists are gathering at Love Park, making a special pledge to introduce one sustainable change into their businesses, promising a greener and cleaner Philly in 2024 and beyond.

Free

Earth Day Pop-Up with Bario Neal & The Rittenhouse

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

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

$175

Butterfly Conversations: Conversation with Creators and Artists

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

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

Pay What You Wish

WOLF EYES & MARSHALL ALLEN

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

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

$35

Maker Faire Philadelphia

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

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

free with suggested donation

Philadelphia Maker Faire

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

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

$6 – $24

The Cosmic Foundation 1st Annual Art & Craft Market

Cosmic cafe 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, United States

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

Free

Roxborough Art And Music Fest

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

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

Free

reFlea Vendor Market

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

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

Free

Candle Con 2024

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

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

$2 – $20

Pair in Process: Opening Reception for Queer Artist Couple Jorge Caligiuri and Chris Curchin

Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia 1620 Chancellor Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Visual artists and married couple Jorge Caligiuri and Chris Curchin began creating artwork together in 2020, forced by the pandemic to share a studio space. They have never shown their work side by side; the upcoming Hyatt Centric exhibit, Pair in Process, will be their first-ever combined exhibit, presenting their reflections on proximity and molding their respective creative processes to make space for collaboration. The InLiquid-curated exhibit, which will be on display for all of May and June, includes a body of work Curchin and Caligiuri created alongside each other.

Free

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