Presented by Temple Contemporary, Black Like That: Our Lives As Living Praxis aims to encapsulate the dynamic and living nature of Black culture as an active expression of archival practice. Recognizing that Black history and contemporary Black life are inherently intertwined, this project highlights how the past continues to shape our present experiences. Each artist […]
Join Asian Arts Initiative and Friends of the Rail Park to keep the summer festivities going at the Block Party at the Rail Park, this year featuring SOUND TYPE Music Festival! This free family-friendly event will showcase our community through live performances, arts activities, and various cultural organizations. Come celebrate as we unveil our Play […]
Please join us for the opening reception of “WE ARE ALL DOING TIME”. This extraordinary art exhibition explores the creative visions & inner lives of 5 local artists impacted by America’s crisis of mass incarceration. Featuring artwork by Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Suave Gonzalez who served 31 years; Artist Eddie Ramirez wrongfully incarcerated for 27 years; […]
Please join us at the Opening Reception from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 8 to celebrate member artists Judith Shermer and Eli Smith’s new shows. 3rd Street Gallery is located at 610 S 3rd Street.
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia is proud to announce its first-ever "All-Philly Big Sing," a groundbreaking event that will unite diverse voices from across the city in a joyous celebration of music and community. Joining us as song leaders are some of Philadelphia's most esteemed choral directors and conductors, representing the city's diverse musical landscape. This […]
Ars Nova Workshop presents the abstract turntablist, sound artist and DJ Maria Chávez at Solar Myth on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Born in Lima, Peru and based in NYC, Maria Chávez’s approach is rooted in Deep Listening, a form of embodied listening developed by her late mentor Pauline Oliveros. Coincidence, chance and failures are themes […]
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation at Parkway Central Library for a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing, as told by authors and cast-members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The event begins at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 11th, and is a ‘Pay What You Wish’ event. With compelling […]
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present Secret Chiefs 3: UR, an incarnation of the shape-shifting avant-cult group led by Mr. Bungle guitarist/composer Trey Spruance, at Solar Myth on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The brainchild of Trey Spruance, best known as the guitarist for the legendary and infamous Mr. Bungle, Secret Chiefs 3 is an […]
Join The Print Center for a Gallery Talk and Opening Reception for a new exhibition, "ULAE: Prints for a New Generation." This show highlights works from Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE), the renowned lithographic workshop which has created groundbreaking prints since 1957. Works by Carroll Dunham, Bill Jensen, Suzanne McClelland, Elizabeth Murray, Susan Rothenberg and […]
When the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon must risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. Comic dynamo Jennifer Childs directs the Philadelphia premiere of this all-female farce – a hilarious homage to the […]
Art Exhibition in conjunction with the Feminist Futures Conference (September 12-13)
Join us for the opening of HANNE FRIIS / LYNDA BENGLIS, an exhibition of sculptures by two generations of artists driven by material exploration and a desire to merge process and form. Norwegian textile artist Hanne Friis will be joined by DJ Hellerman, Chief Curator of the Fabric Workshop and Museum, for a discussion on […]
Lombardi, a play written by Academy Award winner Eric Simonson, (2005 Documentary short) brings to life legendary football coach Vince Lombardi during a week in the 1965 NFL season when he coached the Green Bay Packers. The play, based on the book When Pride Still Mattered by David Maraniss, premiered in 2010 at Circle on […]
Now + Then Marketplace's first ever weekly occurring craft only market on Martha Street in Fishtown! 12pm-5pm every Saturday, rain or shine, family & dog friendly w/ alcoholic beverages in our side yard oasis🍹 and rotating local food trucks on site each week! Sept 7th: Bao & Bun Studio Sept 14th: Brokenfork September 21st: Melo […]
You Are Cordially Invited to: Iris’ “I’m Okay” Tea Party! Get ready to laugh, cry, and contemplate the complexities of life as Paper Doll Ensemble presents Iris’ “I’M OKAY” Tea Party, an absurdist tragicomedy that promises an unforgettable theatrical experience. Created and performed by Grayce Carson, co-founder of Paper Dolls, this unique (interactive) performance invites […]
Aliento corporal/Corporeal Breath Evan Dawson Lucia Garzón Joseph Lazaro Rodriguez Noemi Nieves-Hoblin José Ortiz Pagán Cesar Viveros September 14 - October 12, 2024 Saturdays 2-4pm Closing Celebration: October 12th 2-7pm “Another reason for reconsidering and the necessity of re-affirming the spiritual in art, or the spiritual possibilities of art, if you want to put it […]
Gradients of Growth, a solo exhibition by artist Deirdre Murphy, examines the impact of the Anthropocene climate on tree cavity-nesting birds and East Coast pollinator species through paintings and monoprints, focusing on ecological hope and environmental healing. Inspired by nest cavities found during her residency at the Lower Merion Conservancy, Murphy's paintings feature portal views […]
"Celebrating the sky-high hair of the 60’s!” Beehive Bash GayBINGO! is an evening of unbridled fun, complete with ridiculous musical numbers, hilarious drag queen antics, and chances to win fabulous prizes. Celebrating a different theme each month, hundreds of people pack the hall for a night of good old-fashioned Bingo… with a decidedly different twist! […]
