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Virtual Rain Barrel Workshop

Join us for this FREE webinar on rain barrels, and what you can do to better manage stormwater at home! Rain barrels store rain to be released in drier weather, helping our creeks by decreasing the impact of pollution and reducing demand on our stormwater system. Barrels also save you money because you’ll use less tap water. Use stored water for gardens and lawns, or to wash your patio furniture and cars. Learn more about rain barrels at this workshop, including tips about installation. This webinar will take place on Zoom. Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdO6gqjotGd0w2RXqg2x1_0oj9JcrOuWv Questions? Contact Ryan at [email protected]

Free

Brown Brainy Brilliant Book Festival

We’re excited to announce the return of the Brown Brainy Brilliant Book Festival to the Garden! This is an annual free literary event showcasing a diverse group of independently published authors from around the country—particularly those of color and from the LGBTQ community. Meet the authors and enjoy book vendors, food, fun activities, and more! Although children’s literature is the main attraction, this event is open to various genres and is designed for readers of all ages in the surrounding community and Philadelphia area. The aim of the Brown Brainy Brilliant Book Festival is to highlight familiar and emerging voices,

Love Your Park Week

There are more than 300 neighborhood parks across the City of Philadelphia, and this spring over 90 of them will be hosting clean-up service days Saturday, May 13 through Sunday, May 21, for Love Your Park Week. Love Your Park is a program of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, in partnership with the Park Friends Network, made up of volunteer groups who steward their neighborhood parks. Every spring, thousands of volunteers come out to clean and green their parks, plant trees, clean up litter, and more to help prepare parks for the summer. To lend a hand

Free

Mission Story Slam

Yards Brewing Company 500 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

PWPvideo presents Mission Story Slam to gather the best mission-driven storytellers in Philadelphia to highlight their organizations and sustainable businesses. Mission Story Slam is hosted twice a year and this month’s theme is “The Next Chapter.” Grant Blvd’s Kimberly McGlonn will be joined by other well-known Philadelphians to share their next chapter story with a live audience at Yards Brewing on May 23 at 6 PM. Storytellers compete by telling a 5-minute true story on the theme of "The Next Chapter.” A panel of 3 judges selects the best story to win a $250 donation to their favorite nonprofit. The

$10 – $15

Germantown Arts District – May Fourth Friday Event

Ubuntu Fine Arts Gallery 5423 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get ready for another night of art, music, and community at our May Fourth Friday event! Join us on May 26th at Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery and The Kinesics Dance Dynamics Theatre from 6-9 pm for an evening of fun and creativity as we showcase the incredible talent of Germantown's art scene with DJ WayV from Musiqology. Discover unique works of art, connect with local artists, and enjoy live music, refreshments, and a Q&A about culture and the arts in the Germantown Area. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply looking for a fun night out, we've got something for

Free

RittenhouseTown Fair

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

Join Historic RittenhouseTown at our 2nd Annual Town Fair! This is a free event hosted on our 20-acre parks & rec site nestled in the heart of the Wissahickon Valley of Philadelphia. The event features local vendors, food and drink, hands-on activities, hearth cooking & papermaking, along with an assortment of wellness classes throughout the day - rain or shine!

Free!

Walk Around Philadelphia – 2023 Exhibit Closing, Film Screening and Q&A @ Studio 34

Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia is large and contains multitudes. This exhibit, curated by longtime Studio 34 collaborator JJ Tiziou, features images from the city’s edge created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s margins on foot. Since 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has evolved into a citywide public program that has facilitated the exploration of the city’s furthest (and wildest) reaches for hundreds of Philadelphians. Join us on June 4th 7-9pm for last chance to check out the exhibit, film screening of footage from the walk, and conversation / Q&A between JJ Tiziou & Morgan Andrews at 8pm.

Museum for Art in Wood presents Belly Dance: A Space for Personal Expression

Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for a captivating evening of Belly Dance: A Space for Personal Expression. Guided by Habiba, an internationally recognized performer, choreographer, teacher, and lecturer on dances of the Middle East, the audience will be invited to “become” music through movements of the torso, hips, and arms, while tracing the deep history of belly dance. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience this ancient art form, traditionally the domain of women. Belly Dance: A Space for Personal Expression will be offered for this one night only!

Free

STRUT! A Harlem Renaissance Cabaret

world cafe live 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

World Cafe Live and Opera Philadelphia are teaming up to present STRUT! A Harlem Renaissance Cabaret. Philadelphia-based artist Cookie Diorio takes the audience on a musical journey that celebrates creatives from the Harlem Renaissance and their impact on the cultural landscape today. Music highlighted as part of the event includes works performed by Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, and Billie Holiday, as well as several unpublished works by Margaret Bonds and Florence Price newly arranged for voice and band. This hour-long cabaret will take place at The Lounge at World Cafe Live, with two shows at 8:30pm and 10:30pm. Cookie Diorio

$25

Art for the Cash Poor

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

Join InLiquid Saturday, June 10th from 12 - 6 pm for our annual affordable art fair, Art for the Cash Poor! Enjoy local art at the 23rd annual installment of this art fair that directly benefits visual artists, designers, and craftspeople. InLiquid invites the public to experience and support an accessible and thriving Philadelphia creative community, on the 1400 + 1500 blocks of N. American St. Enjoy art, crafts, music, and more! With more than 100 artists, all work is priced under $250 and all proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. For more information please visit https://www.inliquid.org/aftcp/aftcp2023

Free

Contemplative Nature Photography

The Barn at Historic RittenhouseTown 208 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a contemplative approach to photographing nature using smartphones. The emphasis will be on the process, not the product. Walking meditation, mindful breathing, and contemplative appreciation of nature will be the doorways into a reflection on our relationship to nature. What images do we see? What stories do we create about what we observe? Can we learn to see familiar sights with new eyes?

$27

Open Gallery: Three of a Kind Part 2: Abstractions | artwork by DuiJi Mshinda, Kara Mshinda, and Dahra Mshinda

Stop by the Barn during the Garden’s Juneteenth Celebration for a viewing of Three of a Kind Part 2: Abstractions. Three of a Kind Part 2: Abstractions is an exhibition that highlights the creative practices and artworks of family members DuiJi, Kara, and Dahra Mshinda. In this second family exhibition, the Mshindas share a collection of abstract artworks produced between 2015 and 2023. This body of artwork, which ranges from digital photo collages to paintings and mixed-media works,  celebrates the unnamable, kinetic, and emotive immediacy of creative imagination.  By focusing on abstraction rather than representational or figurative subject matter, the

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia presents Ben Franklin’s Fiddle

Biber Battalia Mark O’Connor Emily’s Reel Telemann Overture to Les Nations anciens et modernes Jessie Montgomery Strum Geminiani Concerto grosso no.12, D minor, after Corelli Mark O’Connor Appalachia Waltz Rameau Forêts paisibles from Les Indes Galantes Transport yourself back in time with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia’s garden concert, celebrating the rich musical heritage of early America. Experience the convergence of Baroque elegance and intricate ornamentation, along with the dancing melodies of fiddle music that formed part of the foundation of America’s musical identity. Immerse yourself in the sounds of the past as we take you on a journey through the musical history of our nation in

Museum for Art in Wood presents A Concert with Mid East Ensemble

Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for a captivating and immersive musical experience featuring Philadelphia's renowned Mid East Ensemble! Comprised of the region's most talented Middle Eastern musicians and dancers, the Mid East Ensemble presents energetic performances with a diverse array of instruments accompanied by vibrant dance traditions, including belly dance and debka, a folk dance from the Levantine and Anatolian regions. The Ensemble traces its origins back to the early 1990s, when it emerged from the iconic Middle East Restaurant, a cherished Old City establishment owned by the Tayoun family—whose sons perform in the Ensemble—that celebrated Middle Eastern

$10 – $15

Sunrise Ceremony

Upper Meadow

Join us as we greet the Sun and celebrate the beginning of Summer with drumming and songs. Feel free to bring drums or shakers and take in the beauty of the first moments of the day. All are welcome! Meeting spot: Meadow between the sweat lodge and beehives. Just follow the path that winds behind the parking loop and red shipping container towards the River.  

Gnome Core: Experimental Art Performance

Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Spend some quality time with our Gnome in Residence. This year’s Performing Artist in Residence is our own Professional Hermit, Alex Tatarsky. Alex’s performances will take place on the grounds of Glen Foerd and will inhabit a space somewhere in between eco-lecture, object dance, and foraged dinner theater. Although the concept of the professional hermit faded away at the end of the 18th century, it has not left us entirely. It has evolved from the antiquarian druid to its current reincarnation in the person of Alex Tatarsky: Garden Gnome. This performance will be located near the water tower and will

Free

Resistance Garden Community Celebration & Fundraiser

One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for our community gathering in honor of Painted Bride's Resistance Garden project! This past year, our Resistance Garden project saw over 2,350 Philadelphians engage with the vibrant urban gardens of our city in fun, creative ways – including foraging tours, educational zines, and youth arts programming. We’ll celebrate our year’s work together with food, drink, family-friendly activities, and live music. Performances include SNACKTIME, Ursula Rucker & Tim Motzer, and Oluwafemi. Admission is free, but donations are much appreciated. Your contribution would support our celebration of our partners’ vital cultural work, as well as our future growth as a

Free
Event Series Unholy Wars

A Midsummer Gala Celebration – Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival

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

Join the Philadelphia Women's Theatre Festival for a fundraising gala celebrating women in the arts and the playful, colorful and beautiful gender spectrum of our world! 🎉 WHEN: Tuesday, June 27th, 7:30pm WHERE: The Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN: Emceed by the captivating and illustrious Eric Jaffe (https://www.theericjaffe.com), the evening will include performances from this award winning drag queen, PWTF alum Sarah Gafgen and Meredith Beck with an excerpt from their touring show, "Merman and Martin: Together Off-Broadway", and multi talented theater artist Jenna Kuerzi! OPEN BAR! 🥂Food! 🍇 Dancing!🕺🏻 Live performances! 🎤

$55

Taking a Line for a Walk – Artist Reception

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

Please join us on June 28th at Park Towne Place in celebration of our latest exhibition, Taking a Line for a Walk. The opening reception will begin in the North Tower, moving on to the West Tower, and finally the South Tower. Each tower will offer an opportunity to hear short remarks from a featured artist or curator, and a chance to mingle. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. We look forward to seeing you at this next installment of art at Park Towne Place! About the Exhibition: Taking a Line for a Walk is an exhibition of artwork

Free
Event Series Cheese & Wine at Old Pine

Museum for Art in Wood presents Tea and Game Night

Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for an evening of backgammon and shesh besh. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this game night is for everyone. Guests are invited to bring their own boards or use one provided by the Museum. Get ready for an enjoyable and exciting night of friendly competition and laughter. During Tea and Game Night, attendees are welcome to explore the Museum’s latest exhibition, The Mashrabiya Project: Seeing Through Space, a multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring commissioned, never-before-seen works from six international artists. The exhibition is the first effort in the U.S. to

Free
Event Series Madame Butterfly

Germantown Arts District June Fourth Friday

The Kinesics Dance Dynamics Theatre 5427 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 5427 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable night of art, fun, and Culture at Germantown Art District's June 30th Fourth Friday Event! The GAD believes Germantown's historical, cultural, educational, and community contributions continue to shape and evolve the city of Philadelphia, and that is why GAD will be hosting monthly Fourth Fridays programming. Here’s what you can expect in June: ​​There will be fun activities, food/drinks, music, networking and more. 6 pm - 9pm Inside Kinesics Dance Dynamics Theatre (5427 Germantown Ave) Fourth Friday Party Headquarters - Musiquology in the Box Outside Kinesics Dance Dynamics Theatre (5427 Germantown Ave) Food and Refreshments

Free

Without a Cue presents: Who Cracked The Liberty Bell? A Historical Mystery

Red Rūm Theater 601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States

America just won its Independence from Great Britain and the new nation is abuzz with talk of liberty! The old “State House Bell” has been rehung and now rings out to signify important events, the coming of news…and the start of classes for students at the University. YOU are now one of those students and you are eager to get to class. Shockingly you’re not sure when class will begin because the great big bell that has tolled so faithfully all school year has been CRACKED! Who could it have been? A fellow student playing a prank? Someone who works

$20

29th Annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival

Downtown Haddonfield along Kings Highway between Washington Avenue and Haddon Avenue, along Tanner Street to Euclid Avenue and on Kings Court, Haddonfield, NJ, United States

Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival returns for its 29th year with more than 200 artists showcasing the best of fine art and craft from the region and beyond. This two-day outdoor festival, sponsored by Subaru, will be held Saturday, July 8 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, July 9 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. along Kings Highway between Washington Avenue and Haddon Avenue, along Tanner Street to Euclid Avenue and on Kings Court. Learn more at downtownhaddonfield.com.

FREE
Event Series Bluebird Nesting Box Tour

Second Saturdays at Cliveden: Citizenship

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cliveden’s next Second Saturday event on July 8th, from 9am to 4pm, and the theme is Citizenship! Local organization Victoria Urban Outreach Tutoring Service (VUOTS) will host a civic engagement and legislative conversation with Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. From 9am to 12pm, community members are welcome to volunteer in the gardens and assist the Preservation Director in maintaining the greenspace. Tools and directions will be provided, no experience is necessary. Volunteers should come to the Carriage House and Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119, to meet with Libbie.

Free

Christmas in July

Jack Curtis Stadium at Cooper River Park 1301 North Park Dr, Pennsauken, NJ, United States

Opera Philadelphia brings its multitalented singers, orchestra, and chorus to the Twilight Concert Series at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken for a family-friendly night of opera conducted by Collingswood’s Elizabeth Braden. The free, 90-minute concert begins with some of opera’s most beloved and popular songs and concludes with a full performance of Gian Carlo Menotti’s magical holiday classic Amahl and the Night Visitors, about a little shepherd boy who encounters the Three Kings on their way to Bethlehem. Dubbed Opera Philadelphia's Christmas in July, the concert is part of a special 2023 Twilight Concert Series lineup to commemorate the 100th

Free

Cob Oven with Misty Sol and the Museum of Black Joy

Join Tiny Farm Wagon for the first in their event series: Indigenous altar building, bread baking, and drumming at the cob oven near Sankofa Community Farm! *Guests should arrive and park via the 56th St entrance.  

The Turmoil of Transition: A Dramatic Experience – James Smith

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Step back in time and meet one of the characters from Cliveden’s tumultuous past on Saturday, August 5th, from 12pm to 4pm. Visitors will meet James Smith, a free African American who was a coachman and servant at Cliveden. The tours take place in the Main House, are an hour long and begin on the hour at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Tickets are $20 and on sale now through our website: https://cliveden.org/the-turmoil-of-transition-james-smith/. Tour groups will be limited to 15 people per tour. For the full schedule of each tour, visit https://cliveden.org/dramatic-experience/. The Turmoil of Transition: A Dramatic Experience is

$30

Greenwood Joy Experience Exhibition Open Gallery

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Come immerse yourself in the Greenwood Joy Experience and see the art of Dawn Tree in the Barn, from now through Sunday 8/13! This adventure allows you to reflect on what joy feels like while dissecting issues that continue to plague African American communities. The art is reflective of what joy looks like if these issues are addressed and sustained in real-time. The art is meant to make you feel and explore your emotions toward a medium that could feel unfinished with something like a controlled paint drip technique rooted in abstract expressionism. Immerse yourself in the idea of imagination.

Greenwood Joy Experience Exhibition Artist Talk & Open Mic

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Come immerse yourself in the Greenwood Joy Experience and see the art of Dawn Tree in the Barn, from now through Sunday 8/13! This adventure allows you to reflect on what joy feels like while dissecting issues that continue to plague African American communities. The art is reflective of what joy looks like if these issues are addressed and sustained in real-time. The art is meant to make you feel and explore your emotions toward a medium that could feel unfinished with something like a controlled paint drip technique rooted in abstract expressionism. Immerse yourself in the idea of imagination.

Price your Work for a Profit Workshop with Jessica Abel

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

In this hands-on workshop at NextFab, participants will be asked to complete a brief assessment of their business using Jessica Abel’s business model template prior to the workshop. In this open forum format, Jessica will select 2 – 3 businesses to review in depth with the group. She will suggest options for increasing revenue, improving the demand for your products, and the overall strategy of your business. Through this discussion, participants will be able to gain real-time advice for strategic decisions and understand better how your unique skills and talents can pay for the life you are looking to achieve.

$45

Greenwood Joy Experience Exhibition & Screening of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street: A Modernized Revelation

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Come immerse yourself in the Greenwood Joy Experience and see the art of Dawn Tree in the Barn, from now through Sunday 8/13! This adventure allows you to reflect on what joy feels like while dissecting issues that continue to plague African American communities. The art is reflective of what joy looks like if these issues are addressed and sustained in real-time. The art is meant to make you feel and explore your emotions toward a medium that could feel unfinished with something like a controlled paint drip technique rooted in abstract expressionism. Immerse yourself in the idea of imagination.

Greenwood Joy Experience Exhibition: Open Gallery

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Come immerse yourself in the Greenwood Joy Experience and see the art of Dawn Tree in the Barn, from now through Sunday 8/13! This adventure allows you to reflect on what joy feels like while dissecting issues that continue to plague African American communities. The art is reflective of what joy looks like if these issues are addressed and sustained in real-time. The art is meant to make you feel and explore your emotions toward a medium that could feel unfinished with something like a controlled paint drip technique rooted in abstract expressionism. Immerse yourself in the idea of imagination.

Piano at the Pearch

#philly folks, don't you love how alive our city is with talent? We are hosting a fundraiser to raise money for SBN! Please join us. We have something super special in store for you and there are limited tickets available. Alex Posmontier is a Philadelphia area-based pianist with international performance experience and a growing list of studio credits as a session player, arranger, producer, and teacher. Alex’s strong background in classical and jazz has provided him with opportunities such as performing at the Montreux and Istanbul Jazz Festivals, as well as playing alongside notable musicians like Duane Eubanks and Chris

$50.00

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents Twilight in the Gardens

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

Join the Philadelphia Magic Gardens for an enchanting evening at Twilight in the Gardens! Groove to the vibrant beats of Pop Trap artist REGOTHERESHEGO (REGO) as she takes the stage in the mesmerizing, mosaicked courtyard. Embrace creativity at the art tables, where artist Jihan Thomas will guide you in crafting Compassion Collages using fabric and textiles on small mirrors. These mirror collages will inspire self-reflection, softness, grace, and compassion. Don't miss the opportunity to view the captivating exhibition "In Unison: Ceramic Sculptures by George Rodriguez" in our galleries. Please note that all Twilight in the Gardens events are BYOBBS (Bring

$25

Cob Oven with Misty Sol and the Museum of Black Joy (Rescheduled from July 29)

1Join Tiny Farm Wagon for the first in their event series: Indigenous altar building, bread baking, and drumming at the cob oven near Sankofa Community Farm! Guests should arrive and park via the 56th St entrance. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled to the following day, September 10  

DAN WEISS TRIO

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

Ars Nova Workshop presents the adventurous drummer Dan Weiss and his long-running trio with Jacob Sacks and Thomas Morgan at Solar Myth on September 18, 2023. Drummer, composer and tabla player Dan Weiss has long been acclaimed as a startlingly original voice in modern jazz, stretching the music’s boundaries into the realms of contemporary classical, extreme metal, Indian music and progressive rock. But Weiss himself has never failed to acknowledge his wide-ranging influences and the jazz tradition in which his music remains rooted. With his latest album, Dedication, Weiss pays explicit homage to nine of his most vital inspirations, from

The Germantown Arts District September Block Party

5400 Germantown Ave 5400 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, United States

In celebration of Germantown by the people of Germantown, the Germantown Arts District invites the Germantown community and Philadelphia area to attend their first GAD Block Party on September 22, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. The Germantown Arts District Block Party aims to expand the visibility of the Germantown Arts District with creative activities and art exploration. The event will allow the GAD and Germantown community members to connect and get to know one another better. Live music and dance performances, food trucks, local vendors, artists & games will allow guests and Philadelphia neighbors to immerse themselves in

Free
Event Series Artisan Series- Reserve Tasting

Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Event Series Artisan Series- Reserve Tasting

Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Event Series Artisan Series- Reserve Tasting

Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Event Series Artisan Series- Reserve Tasting

Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Event Series Artisan Series- Reserve Tasting

Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Event Series Artisan Series- Reserve Tasting

Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Event Series Artisan Series- Reserve Tasting

Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Event Series Night of Lights

Night of Lights

Germantown Avenue

Chestnut Hill Conservancy, the educational center and advocate organization for the appreciation and preservation of the architecture, open space, and history of Chestnut Hill and the surrounding communities, is thrilled to announce that it's much-loved Night of Lights returns to Chestnut Hill on Friday, October 6, for a nine-evening run—this year's event will spotlight Germantown Avenue between Willow Grove Avenue and Bethlehem Pike. Night of Lights will again transform Chestnut Hill's main street into a vibrant nightly streetscape exhibition of local histories and illuminated architecture, projecting archival images from the Conservancy's and other archives through eight storefront windows. Colorful lights

Free
Event Series Artisan Series- Reserve Tasting

Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Art for the Cash Poor

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

The 23rd annual installment of InLiquid’s Art for the Cash Poor is a Philly-centric affordable art fair – a free and public art sale directly benefiting local artists and craftspeople. All artwork is sold for $250 or less. The festival on North American Street is a featured event of the robust arts corridor that is taking shape along the street. Local arts and community organizations will provide free programming for visitors that day including art and craft-making demonstrations, workshops, and more. Art for the Cash Poor brings together a wide array of artists from diverse backgrounds and voices. Celebrating the

Free
Event Series Night of Lights

Night of Lights

Germantown Avenue

Chestnut Hill Conservancy, the educational center and advocate organization for the appreciation and preservation of the architecture, open space, and history of Chestnut Hill and the surrounding communities, is thrilled to announce that it's much-loved Night of Lights returns to Chestnut Hill on Friday, October 6, for a nine-evening run—this year's event will spotlight Germantown Avenue between Willow Grove Avenue and Bethlehem Pike. Night of Lights will again transform Chestnut Hill's main street into a vibrant nightly streetscape exhibition of local histories and illuminated architecture, projecting archival images from the Conservancy's and other archives through eight storefront windows. Colorful lights

Free
Event Series Artisan Series- Reserve Tasting

Delco Arts Week

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Over nine inspiring, thought-provoking and memorable days, Delaware County will host more than 60 events—including many free to the public—during the fifth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 30 – Sunday October 8, presented by the Delaware County Arts Consortium. Delco Arts Week includes: • Concerts • Dance performances • Festivals • Films • Gallery exhibitions • Kid-centric activities to educate and entertain • Workshops Enjoy events throughout the county, with something for all ages, as Delco artists and performers share their talent, love of

Event Series Adventure Aquarium | Fintastic Fall Days ft. Glowing Pumpkins

Chestnut Hill presents the Fall for the Arts Festival

Chestnut Hill 8000-8600 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 38th annual Fall for the Arts Festival returns to Chestnut Hill, transforming Germantown Avenue into an outdoor arts and craft marketplace. The popular family-friendly, pet-friendly event features live demonstrations, children's activities, live music, culinary delights, and boutique shopping. The streets between the 8000 and 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic to provide ample space for visitors and vendors. An urban village, Chestnut Hill is well-known for its lush gardens and trees lining the cobblestone streets of Germantown Avenue, as well as architecture spanning three centuries. “The Fall for the Arts Festival” offers the perfect

Free

Indigenous People’s Day Celebration

Come out for dance performances, live music and lectures, vendors, family activities, and more!   Sponsors & Partners John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum Clean Water Action Alliance for Watershed Education, as part of their River Day’s 2023 Programming Gente De Tierra Ollin Yolitzli Calmecac Native Nations Dance Theater Claymobile Masa Cooperativa Do Centro De Mae Terra Grey Cloud Singers

Sankofa Harvest Fest

Come celebrate, bring in the season’s harvest, and uplift Sankofa Community Farm! This will be a day of community joy and healing with music and dance, wellness workshops, and seasonal plantings.

GAD October Fourth Friday: Autumn Night

5400 Germantown Ave 5400 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, United States

As the days grow shorter and the autumn settles over the city, Philadelphia transforms, bringing in the exciting spirit of the fall festivities season. Amid this seasonal shift, families in Philadelphia are eagerly looking for fun and safe activities for the entire family to enjoy. Germantown organizations are joining forces this October to provide a safe space for children, their families, and the community to come together and enjoy various Halloween festivities. The Germantown Arts District, in partnership with St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Germantown, will be hosting the GAD October Fourth Friday Autumn Nights on October 27, 2023, from

Free

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!

Philly Cider Week Finale Fall Street Fest

outdoors on 7th Street between South St & Fitzwater 7th Street, South St to Fitzwater St, Philadelphia, United States

Philly Cider Week is an annual weeklong series of events celebrating orchard-driven cider, with a focus on cideries based out of Pennsylvania and highlighting PA-grown apples. PCW’s goals are to continue to expose the Philadelphia region to the ever-growing world of cider. To raise industry and consumer awareness of the diversity of this historical beverage. We strive to cultivate an appreciation of the sense of place tied to agriculturally-driven beverages, specifically ciders, that share an honest connection to the land on which the fruit is grown, and the importance that such products hold for the future of the planet. This

We Come from Mermaids I: African Diaspora and Water (Classroom)

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Led by Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School. Bartram’s Garden is partnering with Oshun Swim School this fall to offer a series of swimming and water-related workshops for Southwest Philadelphia residents. This classroom-based workshop is an invitation to immerse yourself in the rich history of the African Diaspora and water!  Learn more about the ways our ancestors engaged with water for resistance and joy during slavery times and during the Middle Passage, as well as the multitude of rich aquatic traditions in pre-European Atlantic African cultures. Through games, conversation, readings, lectures, and meditation, we will tap into the joy, liberation,

MISSION Story Slam

national mechanics 22 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, United States

PWPvideo's MISSION Story Slam gathers mission-driven storytellers in Philadelphia to highlight their organizations, sustainable businesses, or activism projects. The event is hosted twice a year and this month’s theme is “Movin’ Right Along.” Street’s Dept. founder Conrad Benner will be joined by Trenae Nuri from City Cast Philly and other well-known Philadelphians to share their story about overcoming obstacles with a live audience at National Mechanics on December 5th at 6 PM. Storytellers compete by telling a 5-minute true story on the theme of "Movin’ Right Along.” A panel of 3 judges (Michelle Histand, Executive Director of the M. Night

$10

Rock Da Mic: Youth Concert & Mixer

MQFactory - Ricky Codio Studio 126 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Rock Da Mic is a free annual concert event that brings together the community to break stigmas surrounding HIV/AIDS and raise awareness in honor of World AIDS Day. Our mission is to bridge the gap between our youth and adults, providing a realistic and open approach to topics surrounding positive sex education through creative arts. It's a vibrant celebration with live music, networking, and free, confidential HIV testing..

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

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

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

“Playing Through” Movie Screening Starring Philadelphia Singer and Actress Julia Rae

Cinemark 4012 Walnut St, philadelphia, United States

Playing through movie screening at Cinemark University City 6 (Philadelphia). “Playing Through” is a feature-length fictional film honoring the real-life sports and civil rights heroine Ann Gregory, the first woman of color to enter a USGA tournament. In the film, Ann Gregory (Andia Winslow) collides in the USGA Women's Amateur with Babs Whatling (Julia Rae), a privileged white woman from the South.

$19.99

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

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

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

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