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  • 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 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave, 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

  • Sustainability in Motion

    Public Archaeology at Newlin Grist Mill
    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 Street, Fourth Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • The Secret Life of Ponds: Live Music with Bugs

    Bowerbird and LandHealth Institute are pleased to co-present a unique out-of-doors performance by musician-naturalist-philosopher David Rothenberg and the secret sounds of two of Philadelphia’s favorite lakes. Join David Rothenberg, interspecies musician, composer, naturalist-philosopher and author of over a dozen books and forty albums including “Why Birds Sing”, “Bug Music”, and “Survival of the Beautiful”. In 2024, Rothenberg released Secret Sounds of Ponds, a book/music/performance initiative which reveals the unknown music beneath the surface of even the most ordinary pond. Join him for an afternoon of aquatic vibrations, bug solos, and inter-species jamming. David uses hydrophones (underwater microphones) to tune into

    pay what you can

  • Philly Maker Faire

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

    Come see what Philly Makes! 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. Philly Maker Faire is a volunteer-organized, family-friendly celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, robots, crafts, tech, music, hands-on-activities, and more.

  • Easter Family Day

    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, April 6th, 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 Easter witches, enjoy face-painting, and take part in a traditional egg hunt. We will have two egg hunts, one for kids ages

    $15 – $35

  • Opening Reception of “The Dark Ages” by Ghada Khunji

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

    Join us for the opening reception of "The Dark Ages", an exhibition by celebrated Bahraini artist Ghada Khunji. This series delves into the depths of human experience, exploring themes of identity, memory, and the passage of time through surreal photomontages. Khunji's work is renowned for capturing the inherent dignity of her subjects, offering profound reflections on both personal and collective narratives. Ghada Khunji, born in Manama, Bahrain, is a graduate of Parsons School of Design and the International Center of Photography's Documentary Program in New York. Her career began in fashion photography, evolving into documentary work that has garnered international

    Free

  • printPHILLY! 2025

    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    printPHILLY! 2025 An annual print fair celebrating the diversity and richness of Philadelphia’s printmaking community. Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Print Consortium is pleased to announce the third annual printPHILLY! print fair. Join us on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Parkway Central Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Showcasing over 40 vendors, including individual artists, print shops, collectives, schools, and non-profit spaces, this one day fair is FREE and open to the public from 10 AM - 4 PM. Visitors can interact with a range of printmakers, print-publishers, print-focused galleries and nonprofi ts,

    Free

  • Power Politics: Oral History Series

    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A series to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews. The Power Politics Listen-Ins at the Free Library of Philadelphia is a series hosted by Scribe Video Center to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and community storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews and discussion. The April 14th oral history will focus on John Churchville (b. 1941). Churchville will be joining us for a screening of his interview as well as a Live Q&A session. ABOUT JOHN CHURCHVILLE: “Black Power stressed that Black people should be in control

    free

  • Philly Nature Journaling Club

    Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

    Join us for a loosely guided meet up of the Philly Nature Journaling Club. For April, 2025, we are meeting Fairmount Water Works on Saturday April 19th from 10am to 12pm. We ask that you fill out this form so we know how many people plan to attend. In the practice of nature journaling, we use words, pictures, and numbers to collect and record our observations, questions, connections, and explanations on the pages of a notebook. You do not need to be an artist or a naturalist to join. These skills can be learned by anyone, and you can develop

    Free

  • An Evening of Jazz with Paul Geiss Trio

    Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You're Invited to a Tuesday night Jazz escape, on Tuesday April 22 at 7:30pm ArtSmart and Artsi have teamed up to deliver a night of jazz featuring the incredible Paul Giess Trio, with special guest John Viscardi and some of Philadelphia’s most talented artists. Enjoy us for an evening of soulful rhythms, all while sipping on complimentary wine, beer, and indulging in delicious light bites. Every note played is not just entertainment—it’s supporting ArtSmart’s mission to provide tuition-free music lessons and mentorship to youth in under-resourced communities across Philly and beyond. Come for the beats, stay for the cause, and

    $40

  • Science After Hours: Booms & Blooms

    The Franklin Institute 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, Pa, United States Minor Outlying Islands

    The ultimate adults-only night at the museum is back—and this time, it’s exploding with color, cocktails, and curiosity! Get ready for an electric fusion of flowers and flames as science gets loud, bold, and downright dazzling. Wander through mind-blowing exhibits, sip on exclusive floral-inspired drinks, and dive into hands-on activities that’ll ignite your sense of wonder. This isn’t your average event—it’s a full-blown sensory experience with beats, brews, and botanical wonders. Dress to impress in your brightest florals, boldest sparkles, and most colorful fits. Science has never looked—or felt—this fresh! Your Ticket Includes: Full evening access to all exhibits and

    $40

  • Birds of a Feather: Art, Nature & Community at Tacony Creek Park

    Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120 Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for Birds of a Feather, a family-friendly celebration that blends graffiti art and nature—because art belongs in the places we love! 📅 Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM ☔ Rain Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025 📍 Tacony Creek Park, Whitaker Gateway, Whitaker Avenue & E Loudon Street, 19120 Happening on Circuit Trails Day and Earth Day weekend, this exciting event—imagined by local artist Jay Correano in collaboration with TTF Watershed Partnership—brings together live mural painting, local artists, and hands-on activities for all ages. What to Expect: 🎨 Live mural painting by the V.U.R.T Creative 🛍️

  • 2025 Temple University Bike Tour

    Temple University

    2025 Temple University Bike Tour Sunday, April 27, 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. Register now at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour. Early Bird Fee: $30 (Ends March 24) General Fee: $35 (Ends April 21) Student Fee: $15 (Ends April 21) Start: Temple University Main Campus (Diamond Lot), 1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 End: Temple University Ambler (Ambler Arboretum of Temple University), 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler PA 19002 It’s time to fly with the Owls! Join us for the 2025 Temple University Bike Tour on Sunday, April 27. Register now and learn more at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour! Registration for the Temple University Bike Tour will

    $15 – $35

  • #Cultivate_Kindness

    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    FRIEDAcommunity’s new participatory art project #Cultivate_Kindness sprouted from a year of fun workshops making hundreds of paper flowers. We will give the flowers to strangers, with the goal of inspiring them to pay kindness forward. Amid current drastic changes in our social climate, we are cultivating paper flowers and taking part in FRIEDAcommunity’s outreach efforts to foster new friendships while bringing joy and purpose to participants. Celebratory opening cocktail party First Friday, May 2 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Open to the public FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street

  • Earth Day at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, United States

    Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with our Earth Day volunteer event! Each year, we bring together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout troops, and youth groups, to work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife, protect important natural resources, and preserve the park’s plant and animal communities. Past projects have included planting trees, installing bird boxes, and stream cleanups. We will meet to plant trees, remove invasive plant species, repair trails, and improve habitat for wetland wildlife. Groups will be scheduled for 3 hour shifts (9am-12pm or 1-4pm). Register for a shift by emailing jshahan@newlingristmill.org.

  • [Reschedule] Birds of a Feather: Art, Nature & Community at Tacony Creek Park

    Whitaker Ave and Loudon St Philadelphia, PA 19120 Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Join us for Birds of a Feather, a family-friendly celebration that blends graffiti art and nature—because art belongs in the places we love! 📅 Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM 📍 Tacony Creek Park, Whitaker Gateway, Whitaker Avenue & E Loudon Street, 19120 Happening on Circuit Trails Day and Earth Day weekend, this exciting event—imagined by local artist Jay Correano in collaboration with TTF Watershed Partnership—brings together live mural painting, local artists, and hands-on activities for all ages. What to Expect: 🎨 Live mural painting by the V.U.R.T Creative 🛍️ Artist market featuring artwork, handmade goods, clothing

  • reFlea Vendor Market

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

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

    Free

  • Spring Ting

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

    Join the American Swedish Historical Museum (ASHM) for this fundraising dinner to celebrate our 2025 Outstanding Achievement Award Honoree, Swedish jazz musician Oskar Stenmark, plus—new for 2025—a live auction! Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a buffet dinner by Jeffery A. Miller Catering, as well as live music from acoustic duo “Take Two.” The silent and live auctions feature experiences in Philadelphia and beyond (including Scandinavian stays!), Swedish glass and antiques, artwork, basket bundles, and even a working sauna! The Spring Ting Dinner and Auction raises critical funding for exhibitions and educational programs at ASHM. Seating is limited; RSVP

    $125 – $1500

  • Candle Con

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

    For Candle Lovers Only! Candle Con returns on Sunday, May 4th from 12:00pm – 6:00pm at Location 215: 990 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Candle Con is a curated shopping experience held the week before Mother’s Day in Philadelphia to celebrate the Black Candle Community. Shop for Mothers Day gifts, have a family day, or a fun girl/guy outing at Candle Con. Enjoy 40 +Black Vendors, 2 rooms of black businesses, photo activations, custom jewelry bar, free wine tasting, non-alcoholic beverages, sweets, and DJ sets. Curated by All Black Everything Pop Up, an award-winning service based brand that curates

    $15

  • Philly Dreamin’ & Becoming

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

    Solo Show of Artist and Educator Dominique Samarco. Dreams are powerful—they shape our aspirations, offer direction, and serve as blueprints for a better future. To build the life we envision, we must first dare to dream. As educators, it is our responsibility to nurture and inspire students to transform their dreams into reality. Art educators, in particular, play a vital role in helping students manifest their visions, as dreams are the foundation of success. Dreaming has been central to my journey. Vivid, colorful images of my future have always guided me, a perspective reflected in my artwork. Growing up in

    Free

  • Live at Roots Garden Performance & Talk with Joseph Harrison

    Fisher Park 571 West Spencer Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on Sunday, May 4 at 6 pm for a performance and talk with Percussionist, Children's Book Author and Urban Agricultural Advocate Joseph Harrison as he launches Olney Culture Lab's third season of Live at Roots Garden. Roots Garden is a community vegetable garden on the lush grounds of Fisher Park, a neighborhood park in the Olney section of Philadelphia. This intimate and unplugged series of performances showcases Philly-area musicians and epitomizes the amazing cultural diversity found in the Olney community. Performance is free to the public. Parking is on the street. Please reach out to the team at

    Free

  • Intro to Collage

    Welsh Road Library 9233 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for an Intro to Collage program that will introduce the unique and original art form. Participants will have materials provided to create their own collages. Collages make for a wonderful and heartfelt Mother’s Day gift idea!

    Free

  • Artist Talk with Steven CW Taylor

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

    Join The Print Center and Steven CW Taylor to hear the artist and gallerist discuss his practice, his beautiful wood-bound artist book, his Germantown gallery space and the overarching philosophy of Ubuntu that guides his work. Taylor moves between photography, printmaking and material exploration. His photographs reflect his lived experience shaped by movement, observation and choice. In 2021, he founded Ubuntu Fine Art, a gallery grounded in the principle of Ubuntu – which means “I am an amalgamation of the people I’ve met along the way.” It operates as both a fine art space and a neighborhood anchor. Ubuntu is

    Free

  • Meeting New Circles

    box spring gallery 1400 N American Street, Suite 100C, Philadelphia, United States

    Box Spring Gallery presents Meeting New Circles in partnership with CFEVA (Center for Emerging Visual Artists) and in anticipation of their annual fundraising Art Party, happening on May 29. On Thursday, May 8, join Box Spring’s celebration of geometry in art and the colorful abstract works of three CFEVA artists: Paula Cahill, Andrew Chalfen and Duwenavue Santé Johnson. Duration of show: May 8 – 31 Opening Reception: May 8, 6–9pm

    Free

  • Classical Guitar from Latin America

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

    Classical Guitar from Latin America Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Saturday, May 10, 2025 3:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20 Students & Seniors (60+) FREE Emiliano Pardo-Tristán, Ana Vidovic, John Penn, Alejo de los Reyes, and others perform an intimate program of classical music for the guitar from Latin America – with music from Cuba, Argentina, Paraguay, Venezuela, and Mexico, along with a special performance by AMLA guitar students. 50% of all net proceeds from this event will support lessons for AMLA students by the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society. TICKETS EsperanzaArtsCenter.us

    $60

  • Free Community Day with SEAMAAC

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

    Join us for a free community day in partnership with SEAMAAC! Learn about this Philadelphia organization and take the opportunity to view the community exhibit Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community. SEAMAAC teaching artists from the exhibit will guide visitors in collaborative art projects in the ASHM galleries, and vendors from FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market will sell food and goods on the Museum Terrace. If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum before, this is the perfect opportunity! https://www.americanswedish.org/events/free-community-day-seamaac

    Free

  • HBCU Festival presented by TD Bank

    TD Pavilion at the Mann 5201 PARKSIDE AVE, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Back by popular demand, the Mann's FREE HBCU Festival presented by TD Bank returns to Philadelphia on May 17, 2025! Celebrate the vibrant culture and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with a college fair, career fair, Black-owned business market, marching bands, choirs, cheer squads, food trucks, family fun activities, wellness zone, master classes, live music, drumline battle, special guests, and more. This community-focused event will take place on the scenic grounds of the Mann Center and is perfect for families, students, and alumni alike. Admission is free with advanced registration; parking is free.

    Free

  • Exhibit Opening: Across the Atlantic: Sloopers and the First Organized Emigration from Norway to America

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

    Join us for the opening of the ASHM Balcony exhibit Across the Atlantic: Sloopers and the First Organized Emigration from Norway to America. Enjoy traditional Norwegian recipes, a special kransekake from MANDEL bakery, and the opportunity to meet Susan Satkowski, Honorary Consul General to Norway. Across the Atlantic explores the trans-Atlantic journey of the first organized group of Norwegian immigrants to sail to the United States. Traveling aboard a small sloop called the Restauration, the 1825 voyage took three months and challenged the strength and resolve of its passengers and crew from the very onset of the journey. The exhibit

  • cinéSPEAK Under The Stars 2025

    cinéSPEAK Under The Stars 2025
    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

    We’re thrilled to announce cinéSPEAK Under the Stars 2025, our annual FREE outdoor film festival at West Philly’s beloved Clark Park! 🎬✨ 🗓️ Fridays: May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13 (Rain dates = the following Saturdays!) ⏰ Event Flow: 7 PM — Community hangout with live music, food vendors, and local orgs. BYO chairs, blankets, picnics, and friends! 9 PM — FILMS under the stars 🌙 🎥 Film Lineup: May 23 — It Must Be Heaven Dir. Elia Suleiman — Short: Where the Wind Blows Dir. Hana Elias *Philadelphia Premiere* May 30 *Philadelphia Premieres* — River of Grass

    Free

  • Conversation with Cecilia Paredes

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

    Join The Print Center for a Conversation with Cecilia Paredes, presented both in-person and on Zoom. This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Cecilia Paredes: By my side or back of me, on view at The Print Center April 18 – July 19, 2025. Paredes will discuss her extensive career, the works in the exhibition and her artistic inspirations. This event is free and open to the public. Register for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_iDinl4DT1S62lQbaeDVMg#/registration Image: Cecilia Paredes, Wisdom, 2021, inkjet print, 59” x 60”

    Free

  • Shavon Norris:The Croning (solo.duet 48:25)

    Shavon Norris:The Croning (solo.duet 48:25)
    Laurel Hill West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, United States

    Shavon Norris is an Artist. Educator. Facilitator. She grew up in a Black Sci-Fi Christian home in the Bronx that sparked her curiosity about the magic, medicine, and meaning living within us. Shavon uses movement along with text, sound, and imagery to reveal the stories living in our bodies. Her work explores our relationship to our identities, our experiences, and to each other. An examination and celebration of what we feel, think, and believe. As an artist her work has been presented at venues in NYC and Philadelphia. As a performer, she has performed for Silvana Cardell, Leah Stein, Merian

    $10

  • Joiri Minaya: Venus Flytrap

    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    BlackStar presents a site-specific, newly commissioned performance series and installation at Bartram’s Garden, from artist Joiri Minaya. Curated by writer and editor Dessane Lopez Cassell, the series will reflect on the intertwined legacies of freedom, extraction, and ecology in North America's oldest surviving botanical garden. Much like a Venus flytrap, the plant this project is named for, Joiri Minaya's practice often employs beauty before its bite, utilizing sensuality, lush florals and hues to invite deeper reflection on thornier aspects of history and the impacts of colonialism. For this project, Minaya will craft a four-day performance series, custom textile elements, and

    Free

  • DonChristian Jones: The Politics of Mourning IV

    mayfield brooks: Viewing Hours
    Laurel Hill East 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    DonChristian Jones is a postdisciplinary artist and social sculptor whose practice blurs the boundaries between visual art, music, performance, and social intervention. Working across media and modes, his work engages architecture, community, and futurity—often emerging from spaces shaped by surveillance, abandonment, or resistance. Raised in Philadelphia and based in New York, DonChristian’s early years painting inside Rikers Island and other carceral institutions ground his work in both aesthetic experimentation and civic urgency. His installations, soundworks, and performances have appeared at The Whitney Museum, MoMA PS1, The Shed, New Museum, and Brooklyn Museum, among others. In 2020, he founded Public Assistants

    $10

  • The Mikado – Presented by The Savoy Company

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, United States

    Experience the enduring joy of The Mikado - Gilbert & Sullivan's most popular work since its premiere in 1885! The Savoy Company's fresh, creative revisioning of this classic show, presented in partnership with the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia and Japanese American Citizens League, provides an opportunity for audiences to enjoy this masterwork of comedic and musical genius through the groovy lens of the 1960s. By updating makeup, costumes, staging, and portions of the libretto with aesthetic and terminology that reflects a more modern feel, this topsy-turvy production is sure to fill every heart with joy. TWO PERFORMANCE WEEKENDS

  • Historic Rittenhouse Town Fair

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Historic RittenhouseTown for our 5th annual Town Fair! May 31st 11am-4pm. Town Fair is a free community event with tours, hearth cooking, hiking, activities, health and wellness, vendors, artists, craftsman, and so much more occupying our 20 acre site. Hopefully, we see you there! With over 20 vendors and more signing up come check out all that we have to offer!

    Free

  • Drumlines at the Symphony: An All-Star 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert

    Miller Theater 250 S Broad St, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Support the mission of making music education accessible to all by attending Musicopia's Drumlines at the Symphony: An All-Star 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert on May 31, 2025, from 3:00-4:30 PM, at The Miller Theater. The lineup includes passionate performances by the West Powelton Drummers, the Main Line Symphony Orchestra, and more, as well as an original composition by acclaimed American composer Andrea Clearfield. It's a celebration you won't want to miss! Tickets are now on sale at bit.ly/50th-tix.

  • Arts in the Park

    High School Park Montgomery Ave & High School Rd., Elkins Park, PA, United States

    30th Annual Arts in the Park Craft Show & Festival offers crafts, music, food, beer, sponsors, children’s activities, and fun for the whole family on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 11am to 4pm, rain or shine! Artists, musicians, and the community at large will join for family fun when the Friends of High School Park presents its 30th Annual Arts in the Park Craft Show and Festival Sunday, June 1, 2025 at High School Park in Elkins Park. The festival fundraiser benefits native plant restoration at award- winning High School Park. The event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

    $1 – $11

  • DonChristian Jones: The Politics of Mourning IV

    mayfield brooks: Viewing Hours
    Laurel Hill East 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    DonChristian Jones is a postdisciplinary artist and social sculptor whose practice blurs the boundaries between visual art, music, performance, and social intervention. Working across media and modes, his work engages architecture, community, and futurity—often emerging from spaces shaped by surveillance, abandonment, or resistance. Raised in Philadelphia and based in New York, DonChristian’s early years painting inside Rikers Island and other carceral institutions ground his work in both aesthetic experimentation and civic urgency. His installations, soundworks, and performances have appeared at The Whitney Museum, MoMA PS1, The Shed, New Museum, and Brooklyn Museum, among others. In 2020, he founded Public Assistants

    $10

  • Shavon Norris:The Croning (solo.duet 48:25)

    Shavon Norris:The Croning (solo.duet 48:25)
    Laurel Hill West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, United States

    Shavon Norris is an Artist. Educator. Facilitator. She grew up in a Black Sci-Fi Christian home in the Bronx that sparked her curiosity about the magic, medicine, and meaning living within us. Shavon uses movement along with text, sound, and imagery to reveal the stories living in our bodies. Her work explores our relationship to our identities, our experiences, and to each other. An examination and celebration of what we feel, think, and believe. As an artist her work has been presented at venues in NYC and Philadelphia. As a performer, she has performed for Silvana Cardell, Leah Stein, Merian

    $10

  • Abington Township Public Library’s PrideFest

    Everyone is invited to Abington Township Public Library's PrideFest! Enjoy music, food trucks, crafts, community organizations, vendors, and more! Food trucks will include Babalouie BBQ, Humpty's Dumplings, and Frios Gourmet Pops. Should it rain, we will bring the celebration inside the Library. Thank you to Wawa, Inc for providing free bottles of water. Questions? Contact: Sara Huff, Head of Young Adult Services, at shuff@mclinc.org or 215-885-5180, ext. 147 Jessica Olzak, Children's Librarian, jolzak@mclinc.org or 215-885-5180, 128 Abington Township Public Library 1030 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001

    Free

  • Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two

    Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This is for a free dance performance series by the artist and choreographer Brendan Fernandes, coinciding with Pride Month. The performances will take place Friday–Sunday, June 6–8 at The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Center City.

    Free

  • SPIN Philadelphia First Fridays – “Dare to Play As You Are”

    SPIN Philadelphia 211 S 15th St., Philadelphia,, N, United States

    Bringing the party and the pride to your city, join SPIN Philly on the first Friday of June for a celebration of ping pong, play, and unapologetic self-expression. SPIN’s First Fridays returns June 6th with the Dare to Play As You Are event - an all-out Pride Month celebration of queer joy, individuality, and community. This month, we're transforming our clubs into vibrant playgrounds of glitter, glam, and good vibes – because Pride deserves a party as bold and inclusive as the people it celebrates. Throughout the night, rally with friends and chosen family while our DJs spin queer icons,

    $1 – $11

  • Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two

    Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This is for a free dance performance series by the artist and choreographer Brendan Fernandes, coinciding with Pride Month. The performances will take place Friday–Sunday, June 6–8 at The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Center City.

    Free

  • Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two

    Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This is for a free dance performance series by the artist and choreographer Brendan Fernandes, coinciding with Pride Month. The performances will take place Friday–Sunday, June 6–8 at The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Center City.

    Free

  • Jazz on the Green at Fisher Park 2025

    Fisher Park 571 West Spencer Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Jazz on the Green will bring live music to the Olney section of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 7. This multi-generational showcase will present four distinguished groups of musicians including the venerable Professor Randy J. Gibson & the Double Portion Ensemble, Singer Paris Marie, Saxophonist Hiruy Tirfe, and Jazz Tap Dancer Pamela Hetherington Quintet. The event will be held from 3 pm - 7 pm. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors at Gibson School of Music at 5425 North 5th Street. Jazz on the Green is produced by the Olney Culture Lab (of the CultureTrust

    Free

  • Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two

    Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This is for a free dance performance series by the artist and choreographer Brendan Fernandes, coinciding with Pride Month. The performances will take place Friday–Sunday, June 6–8 at The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Center City.

    Free

  • Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two

    Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This is for a free dance performance series by the artist and choreographer Brendan Fernandes, coinciding with Pride Month. The performances will take place Friday–Sunday, June 6–8 at The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Center City.

    Free

  • Surviving in Silence Out Loud- Art Show

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

    Join Philadelphia-based artist Monique for Surviving in Silence Out Loud, a powerful solo exhibition exploring the quiet resilience and bold reclamation of identity after sexual assault. Through mixed media and storytelling, Monique transforms silence into visibility—offering a space for reflection, healing, and dialogue. This deeply personal yet widely resonant show invites the community to witness survival as both a quiet act and a loud declaration.

    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

    🎉 West Park Arts Fest 2025 | Celebrate Creativity, Culture & Community! Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: South Concourse Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA Cost: FREE | All ages welcome 🌟 Join us for one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant cultural celebrations – the 2025 West Park Arts Fest! 🌟 Presented by West Park Cultural Center, the West Park Arts Fest brings together people of all ages to experience the richness of arts and culture in beautiful West Fairmount Park. This beloved annual festival features a day full of live performances, visual art,

    Free

  • Modern Printmaking Networks: Wharton Esherick, Wanda Gág, and the Weyhe Gallery

    Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Wharton Esherick Museum is delighted to team up with the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Prints, Drawings, and Photographs Department for an exclusive curator-led walkthrough of the new exhibition Wanda Gág: Art for Life’s Sake and visit to the PMA’s Print Study Center where we’ll look at prints by Esherick and his contemporaries. During the program, we’ll talk with WEM curator Emily Zilber and PMA curators Laurel Garber, Em Dombrovskaya, and Colin Fanning about Wharton Esherick and Wanda Gág’s shared printmaking network and explore the ways that Esherick and Gág’s prints and illustrations were circulated to consumers and the broader

    $45 – $55

  • Beethoven’s Fifth with The Philadelphia Orchestra

    TD Pavilion at the Mann 5201 PARKSIDE AVE, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Pack a picnic and join us for a night of Beethoven's music under the stars as The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Lina Gonzalez-Granados, returns to TD Pavilion at the Mann on June 17. The evening will begin with Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, which is inspired by the story of Roman general Coriolanus and was written for Austrian dramatist Heinrich Joseph von Collin’s tragedy, Coriolan. This will be followed by Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, with pianist Jonathan Biss playing alongside the Fabulous Philadelphians. Following intermission, we will be treated to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, one of his most famous symphonies with

  • Philly Juneteenth Celebration Featuring: Dr. Leonard & Rosalind Jeffries

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

    JOIN US for a CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Family Fun, Guest Speakers, Fashion & Talent Showcase Vendors,Food, Vendors, EDUTAINMENT & RESOURCES (All Age Event)‼ Juneteenth FREEDOM Celebration 2025 is Philadelphia’s premier cultural event honoring Black freedom, resilience, and excellence. Spearheaded by renowned community leader and event curator Bigga Dre (Amun Sen Hotep Re), this annual celebration has become a vital space for connection, empowerment, and cultural expression in the city. Rooted in the legacy of Juneteenth—the historic commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans—this event is a vibrant reflection of Philadelphia’s Black community and its ongoing contributions to art, activism, and

    $19

  • Now + Then Marketplace Oval Opener

    Eakins Oval 2541 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, United States

    Now + Then Marketplace returns to Eakins Oval for its 4th year, hosting a one of a kind market in front of the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. The market takes place during the Oval's opening weekend, Sunday 6/22, and hosts over 100 local vendors. Soak up Summer in Philly, enjoying local entertainment & mini golf at the market, topped off with an iced cold beer in the beer garden. As always the market is free to attend, dog & family friendly.

    Free

  • And Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia Opening

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

    Join ASHM and the National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN) for the grand opening reception of And Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia. This exhibition, curated by NMUSN, explores the production of American naval ships in the Delaware Valley, tracing the roles which the people of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas had in developing America’s Navy over the past 250 years. NMUSN Curator Gordon Calhoun and ASHM Curator Brett Peters will circulate in the exhibit throughout the evening to discuss this fascinating aspect of industrial naval history and its Swedish connections. The

    Free

  • Songs of Hope

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

    Esperanza Arts Center presents SONGS OF HOPE Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Reggie Mobley, leader and countertenor Friday, June 27, 2025 7:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20 Students & Seniors (60+) FREE Experience the captivating voice of countertenor Reggie Mobley as he performs a program of uplifting songs, arias, and spirituals with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. Highlights include Dowland’s Flow My Tears, Deep River, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, and Handel’s Eternal Source of Light Divine. PROGRAM CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF PHILADELPHIA Reginald Mobley, leader and countertenor Sancho Songs and Dances Handel Selected arias Purcell Selected arias Williams Flow

    $60

  • Kensington Queer Circus Fest

    Philadelphia Brewing Company 2440 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    We’re the East Kensington Arts Committee (EKAC), a volunteer-run group working in partnership with the East Kensington Neighbors Association (EKNA), and we’re thrilled to announce the first annual Kensington Queer Circus Fest—our neighborhood’s own PRIDE celebration! Join us on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for a free, family-friendly event that centers and celebrates queer artists, circus performers, and creators—right in the heart of East Kensington, Philadelphia, on Martha Street between York and Hagert. This isn’t just a festival. It’s a vibrant celebration of diversity, inclusion, creativity, and community—a joyful space where queer voices and circus arts come together to create something

  • Independence Historical Trust Presents Movies on the Mall: Independence Day (1996)

    Independence Mall 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join Independence Historical Trust and the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation for “Movies on the Mall,” an outdoor movie series celebrating the themes and history of Independence National Historical Park. Before the movie begins, enjoy family-friendly activities like 18th-century games, arts and crafts, Park Ranger programs and more! Pre-show activities will begin at 5:30 pm. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks. Additional concessions are available at the nearby Liberty Garden. The event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is encouraged. Walk-ups are also welcome.

    Free

  • July RFC Historic House Tour & Lecture- Living/Working: 6 Home/Studios of Antonin & Noémi Raymond

    Raymond Farm Center for Living Arts & Design 6355 Pidcock Creek Road, New Hope, PA, United States

    House Tour of the Raymond Farm 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM RFC co-director John DeFazio AIA will lead a historic tour of the Raymond Farm House. 120 acres currently make up the Raymond Farm, which were purchased by Antonin and Noémi Raymond in 1938. The Raymonds were attracted to the property due to the sturdy construction of both the bank barn and Quaker farmhouse. Within a few years, the Raymonds had a bustling modern farm, which also served as an atelier where architects and artists came to hone their craft. Lecture: Living/Working: 6 Home/Studios of Antonin & Noémi Raymond 2:45 PM-

    $25

  • TIMELINE

    Laurel Hill Mansion 3487 Edgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia Sculptors, in partnership with Women for Greater Philadelphia, announces the outdoor sculpture exhibition TIMELINE at historic Laurel Hill Mansion in East Fairmount Park. The show opens with a free public reception on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6-8 pm. TIMELINE is a dynamic group exhibit that offers a wide-ranging look at the Laurel Hill site and its layered history along the Schuylkill River. Artists, selected by jurors Nancy Agati and Rachel Zimmerman, proposed works that respond to the complex timeline of the property, the mansion itself, and the many individuals who have lived on, cared for, and shaped the

    Free

  • Design A Doodad: COOKIE GARDEN

    Design Gym SUMMER HOURS
    Design Gym LLC 1714 N. Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    How much do you know about the native plants here in Philadelphia? Find out how we can best contribute to our ecosystem with this delectable workshop that brings together landscape design and cookie decorating. Bring home a beautifully decorated half dozen cookies, packaged to give, or to enjoy on your own. Then start designing your very own garden! ABOUT DESIGNER(S) Samantha Lam is the owner of Moonflour Bake Shop and is excited to share her knowledge in decorating beautiful cookies. Lola Serrano is a multi-disciplinary designer shaping brands, spaces and experiences that tell a story. Working everywhere, Lola take projects

    $75

  • Design A Doodad: COOKIE GARDEN

    Design Gym SUMMER HOURS
    Design Gym LLC 1714 N. Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    How much do you know about the native plants here in Philadelphia? Find out how we can best contribute to our ecosystem with this delectable workshop that brings together landscape design and cookie decorating. Bring home a beautifully decorated half dozen cookies, packaged to give, or to enjoy on your own. Then start designing your very own garden! ABOUT DESIGNER(S) Samantha Lam is the owner of Moonflour Bake Shop and is excited to share her knowledge in decorating beautiful cookies. Lola Serrano is a multi-disciplinary designer shaping brands, spaces and experiences that tell a story. Working everywhere, Lola take projects

    $75

  • Design A Doodad: COOKIE GARDEN

    Design Gym SUMMER HOURS
    Design Gym LLC 1714 N. Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    How much do you know about the native plants here in Philadelphia? Find out how we can best contribute to our ecosystem with this delectable workshop that brings together landscape design and cookie decorating. Bring home a beautifully decorated half dozen cookies, packaged to give, or to enjoy on your own. Then start designing your very own garden! ABOUT DESIGNER(S) Samantha Lam is the owner of Moonflour Bake Shop and is excited to share her knowledge in decorating beautiful cookies. Lola Serrano is a multi-disciplinary designer shaping brands, spaces and experiences that tell a story. Working everywhere, Lola take projects

    $75

  • Arte en las Calles: Timbalona

    Marz 4518 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, United States

    Esperanza Arts Center presents Arte en las Calles Fiesta de Verano: Timbalona Featuring TIMBALONA Blaze Born (AMLA Rock Band) in partnership with Artcinia Hosted by Anjoli Santiago and Rumba 106.1’s Jose Urdaneta Saturday, July 19, 2025 4:00pm-7:00pm Marz Auto Central (5th & Annsbury) Join us at Marz Auto Central for our first Arte en las Calles event of the summer with live music by Timbalona. Featuring Latin food, merchant fair, dancing, and fun activities for all ages. Public Transportation: Marz Auto is located along SEPTA Bus Line 47. Parking: Free parking available at Rite Aid on 5th & Annsbury Free

    Free

  • North Philadelphia History Festival

    North Philadelphia 1100 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The North Philadelphia History Festival (NPHF) is a cultural celebration of the African American and Puerto Rican communities in North Philadelphia. Across four days, historic sites along Ridge Avenue, North Broad Street, and other locales will be transformed into living exhibits created by artists, historians, curators and other cultural workers. These multimedia projects and events will explore the emergence and impact of these communities in the 19th and 20th centuries. All events will be free and open to the public. Registration for select events and activations is open now!

    Free

  • Germantown Sound Sessions

    Our House Culture Center 6380 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Germantown Sound Sessions is an intimate night of live music, art, and good vibes inside a cozy historic building in Germantown. With three live sets featuring powerhouse vocals, dreamy instrumentation, and a smooth blend of soft jazz, indie soul and acoustic R&B , it’s the perfect night for good company and great music. You’ll also find visual art on display, complimentary wine, light bites, and a laid-back BYOB atmosphere, all designed to help you discover your new favorite local artists and settle into a beautiful, creative night out. Germantown Sound Sessions delivers your Friday night vibes just right.

    $15 – $20

  • KidStock Summer Festival 2025

    NLArts 700 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, P, United States

    KidStock Summer Festival is a FREE, family-friendly event celebrating youth creativity with live music, interactive art activities, food, drinks, and community spirit. Live Music Lineup Johnny Shortcake • Batala Philly • Rock to the Future • Taylor Kelly • Wildey Flowers • Brittany Ann Tranbaugh • Philadelphia School of Rock Free Street Activities Group drawing table, rock painting, sensory play with Unless Kids, and fun for all ages VIP Kid Tent – Just $10 Includes face painting (ifacepaint), beaded keychains (Craft Coven), patch painting (Nimble Craft), paper mâché with NLArts, and more! Food & Drink Vendors
Urban Village • Stateside • Slow & Low

    Free