Events from July 28, 2022 – July 30, 2022 › Arts & Performance › – Grid Magazine

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Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire

The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire, opens at The Stagecrafters on April 11. The play premiered on Broadway in 2006 and won multiple Tony Awards followed by being awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2007. It was later made into a film starring Nicole Kidman. The play is about grief, loss, change and how the five characters cope differently with a tragic event. Despite its dark premise, the play is filled with moments of humor as the characters begin to face reality with grace and joy. “Grade A! A transcendent and deeply affecting new play which shifts perfectly from hilarity

$26 – $30

An Evening of Jazz with Paul Geiss Trio

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, 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

Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire

The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire, opens at The Stagecrafters on April 11. The play premiered on Broadway in 2006 and won multiple Tony Awards followed by being awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2007. It was later made into a film starring Nicole Kidman. The play is about grief, loss, change and how the five characters cope differently with a tragic event. Despite its dark premise, the play is filled with moments of humor as the characters begin to face reality with grace and joy. “Grade A! A transcendent and deeply affecting new play which shifts perfectly from hilarity

$26 – $30

Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire

The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire, opens at The Stagecrafters on April 11. The play premiered on Broadway in 2006 and won multiple Tony Awards followed by being awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2007. It was later made into a film starring Nicole Kidman. The play is about grief, loss, change and how the five characters cope differently with a tragic event. Despite its dark premise, the play is filled with moments of humor as the characters begin to face reality with grace and joy. “Grade A! A transcendent and deeply affecting new play which shifts perfectly from hilarity

$26 – $30

Peru Negro

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

Peru Negro Priscila Navarro WORLD PREMIERE Saturday, April 26, 2025 3:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20 Students & Seniors (60+) FREE Pianist, Priscila Navarro leads a guided musical tour of composer Jimmy López’s homage to AfroPeruvian music. Including the premiere of Peru Negro in a two piano, two percussion version featuring six Afro-Peruvian dances in what Lopez calls a “personal desire to assimilate Peruvian folk music” to the point of blending it seamlessly with his own language. Featured Artists Priscila Navarro, piano Yiyang Chen, piano Arx Duo, percussion (Sijia Huang, Garret Arney) TICKETS EsperanzaArtsCenter.us Part of VOCES Series Lead support

$60

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

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