POEMS & A MOVIE: SOMETIMES I DREAM IN FARSI

Plays and Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The inaugural event of Poems & A Movie will take place on August 8th at 6pm at Plays and Players Theatre in Philadelphia with a screening of Sometimes I Dream in Farsi, the award-winning film by indie filmmaker Dr. Pirooz Kalayeh, preceded by readings from Porochista Khakpour (author of Tehrangeles, 2024), Alina Pleskova (author of […]

24 hour quilt-a-thon performance

Fleischer Art Memorial 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a 24-hour quilt-a-thon at Fleischer Art Memorial's sanctuary August 9th from 5:30pm-11pm and August 10th 7:30am to the end. There will be live scoring, $5 raffles, and more. Open to all ages and is ADA accessible.

Celebrate 10 Years of Philly Womens Theatre Festival Aug 9 -18

Theater Exile 1340 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come Celebrate 10 Years of Philly Womens Theatre Festival at Theater Exile August 9-18 ​ Find tickets and more information here: TICKETS! Below is the list of Staged Performances this season. Staged Readings of: Eden 2.0 by Kimberly Shimer ​ Goldie and the Green Mountains by Reva Stover One person shows: To Mz Sabriaya: Mothering […]

Omens of Empire / Francisco Guevara

GARCO Gallery Calle 2 Oriente No. 1402, Barrio de la Luz, Puebla, Pue, United States

Unveiling "Omens of Empire": A Journey Through Time and Violence at Arquetopia’s 15th Anniversary Exhibition In the dark reflection of a mysterious looking glass, the gazes of Elizabeth I of England and Moctezuma II of Mexico-Tenochtitlan met. This historic encounter marked the emergence of Empire as a destructive force that unleashed unprecedented violence into the […]

The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour

Philly Magic Tours 4th and Ranstead Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Looking for cool "things to do"? Check out one of Philly's most unique attractions, a walking tour that is also a moving magic show. You are led by an award winning magician to historic and offbeat locations. The importance of each location is the inspiration for a comedic and mind-bending magic trick. Learn why we […]

The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour

Philly Magic Tours 4th and Ranstead Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Looking for cool "things to do"? Check out one of Philly's most unique attractions, a walking tour that is also a moving magic show. You are led by an award winning magician to historic and offbeat locations. The importance of each location is the inspiration for a comedic and mind-bending magic trick. Learn why we […]

“Immortal Photograph” Art Exhibition

Philadelphia Sketch Club 235 S Camac St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

I am excited to announce my upcoming solo art exhibition "Immortal Photograph", taking place from August 4th through August 28th at the Philadelphia Sketch Club (235 S. Camac St.). My series is a collection of watercolor paintings and mixed media etching prints inspired by Victorian era “tintype” photography. The opening reception will be on August […]

Queer Spaces: Domestic ⎹ Communal ⎹ Imaginary

Camden FireWorks 1813 S Broadway, Camden NJ 08104, Camden, NJ, United States

William Way LGBT Community Center's 18th Annual Group Exhibition at Camden FireWorks Moya Ferenchak, Peri Law, & Jamison Mead Queer spaces aren’t just bars, bookstores, and community centers. Queer Spaces: Domestic ⎹ Communal ⎹ Imaginary, features three artists whose works present us with different types of spaces that LGBTQIA+ people occupy, beyond our traditional brick-and-mortar […]

Philadelphia Folk Festival

Old Pool Farm 1323 Salford Station Rd, Harleysville, PA, United States

The Philadelphia Folk Festival, presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, continues its storied tradition with the triumphant return to the historic Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania. Promising a weekend of exceptional music, camping, community, and culture, the Festival invites attendees to join in the celebration from August 16th to 18th. Ticket sales […]

Pancake Queen –

Theater Exile 1340 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

"Pancake Queen" is a historical fiction about the real woman who inspired and portrayed Aunt Jemina. In 1893 St. Joseph, Missouri, Nancy Green strives to make peace with her painful past so she may live her future as a free woman. When she finds herself employed by a local miller, Randolph T. Davis, to portray […]

Black Tea Rhapsody–A Homage to African American Tea Culture

Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19103, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Central Senior Services and the Culinary Literacy Center is pleased to announce our upcoming program, "Black Tea Rhapsody: An Exploration of African American High Tea Culture," scheduled for August 16, 2024 @ 12pm in our Skyline Room. This research and exhibit have been curated by Dr. Rolanda Spencer, a professor at Xavier University. Join us […]

The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour

Philly Magic Tours 4th and Ranstead Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Looking for cool "things to do"? Check out one of Philly's most unique attractions, a walking tour that is also a moving magic show. You are led by an award winning magician to historic and offbeat locations. The importance of each location is the inspiration for a comedic and mind-bending magic trick. Learn why we […]

Urban Art Fest 52

Urban Art Gallery 262 S. 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We Taking it to the Streets! OUR FIRST ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL! COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE ARTS!   A fusion of visual arts and music From 12-7pm - Walnut to Spruce will be closed

Meet the Artist Reception at 3rd Street Gallery

3rd Street Gallery 610 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet the artists members of 3rd Street Gallery and see their art in our current group show "Treasures for the Sturgeon Moon" on Sunday, August 18

Warrior Writers Open Mic Night

Online via Zoom! PA, United States

Warrior Writers is back this summer with our Virtual Open Mic Night! In 2020 on Veterans Day, we held our first-ever open mic night, and the success of the evening has made it a regular recurring event for Warrior Writers. Every few months we gather to provide a platform for veterans to share their stories […]

One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show

Theatre in the X 5100 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A middle-class black family in Philadelphia get their lives shaken up when a smart-talking niece from the country comes to live with them. This comedic play set in the 1970s deals with the clash between middle-class and working-class Black folks with sharp wit, a whirlwind of humor, and heart.

Germantown Sound Sessions

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

Germantown Sound Sessions is an intimate live music kickback and jam session celebrating local music and visual artistry. Perfect for a night out with local creatives, this event features three live music sets by local musicians, art displays by visual artists, and Young American Hard Cider on tap. We're thrilled to welcome Maya Simone, Cvgebird, […]

Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few

Solar Myth 1131 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

https://www.arsnovaworkshop.org/programs/isaiah-collier-the-chosen-few/