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Cherry Street Pier

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121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States Get Directions

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  • Born on the Bicentennial (Opening Reception First Friday)

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

    Seven Philadelphia artists born in 1976 Shawn Alleyne Anastasia Crisostomo-Dawan Justin Duerr Bonnie MacAllister Athena Astraea Scott Keni Thomas Michael N Thomas Philadelphia artists born in 1976 “Born on the Bicentennial,” an August exhibition at Cherry Street Pier curated by Bonnie MacAllister, 4th year resident artist. Exhibition is upstairs in the Terrace Gallery. Philadelphia artists born in 1976 “Born on the Bicentennial,” an August exhibition at Cherry Street Pier curated by Bonnie MacAllister, 4th year resident artist. Exhibition is upstairs in the Terrace Gallery. August 7 First Friday 5-7 terrace reception Runs through August 30 (closing at 4) Shawn Alleyne

    Free

  • Harvest Crown Flower Bar: Bouquet, Brooch, Fascinator (with Jamie Campbell)

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

    Buy, design, and make silk flowers from recycled textiles and leave with your own fascinator, floral brooch, flower crown, bouquet, and moreSpecial guest teaching artist Jamie Campbell will demonstrate and guide participants through original construction using recycled textiles, beading, and deconstructed jewely. Jamie created large scale sculptures and instablation work in the gallery at Cherry Street Pier during Phantastic Phibers. She has taught several workshops in Studio 16 including creating bats, light up jellyfish, felting fairiies,, and Delaware River Monsters. She exhibited a participatory installation in "Weaving on the Waterfront" in 2025 on the Terrace Gallery on Cherry Street Pier.

  • Exploring Liberty Bell History with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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

    A drop-in workshop making broadsides and buttons using reproductions of historical documents related to the Liberty Bell.Make your own broadside or a button (or both!) that declares what freedom and independence mean to you, to either take home or contribute to our archive.Join the Association for Public Art (aPA) and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) at this hands-on workshop exploring the history behind the symbol of the Liberty Bell as part of aPA’s 250th-themed Let Freedom Ring interactive bell tower by artist Paul Ramírez Jonas at Cherry Street Pier.Through a pop-up display of historical documents and photos, hear fascinating

  • Stitch and Bitch

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

    This is a meet up group for crafty people (not a class). Bring your craft and make some friends!Join Us for Stitch and Bitch!Come hang out at Cherry Street Pier on May 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a fun and relaxed stitching session. Whether you knit, crochet, or just want to chat with fellow craft lovers, this is the perfect spot to unwind and share your passion. Bring your projects, snacks, and good vibes — we can't wait to see you there!There is a bar on site for beverage.

  • Trailblazer Happy Hour at Cherry Street Pier hosted by Walk Around Philadelphia

    Trailblazer Happy Hour at Cherry Street Pier hosted by Walk Around Philadelphia
    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    "You're invited to a Trailblazer Happy Hour at Cherry Street Pier hosted by Walk Around Philadelphia! Stop by anytime 5:30-7:30 on 4th Tuesdays to learn more about this growing civic pilgrimage experience and 100+ miles of exploration of the city's furthest margins. This is an opportunity for the Walk-curious to learn more about the project, and for perimeter-veterans to reconnect. Food & drink will be available from the pier's vendors, and if you BYO-scissors to help cut trail blaze stickers, you'll go home with a few to help mark the way(s)!

    Free