Doing What Comes Naturally: A Creativity Workshop with Carol Cole

Cerulean Arts 1355 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Do you have the urge to make something but don't know where to start?  Do you dabble and try different things but aren't getting anywhere?  Join Cerulean Collective artist Carol Cole for a series of practical, playful exercises to help you figure out what you like and how to get started doing it.  Explore ways […]

$85

Autumn Equinox Social

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn with a fun, festive, adults-only party in our gardens! Take a tour of our champion trees with one of our wonderful educators, bop along to the coolest hits being spun by a local Philly DJ, YuH BoY!, and taste the flavors of fall as you enjoy hard […]

POST Kickoff Party + 25th Birthday Celebration

The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) The Barclay, 237 S 18th St. #3a, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a POST Party! Kick off the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours season at CFEVA. Tuesday, October 1 Open house: 5:00 - 7:00 PM at CFEVA 237 South 18th Street, Suite 3a

AAI Open House

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street
, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Welcome to AAI's Open House! Dive into three floors of interactive displays showcasing our brand-new Education and Invasive Species Catalogs. Shop for unique art pieces and support He(ART)s Out for Palestine’s amazing fundraising efforts. Unleash your creativity with Block Printing workshops by Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI), rock out with our live band, and belt out […]

First Friday October 4th @ Arch Enemy Arts

Arch Enemy Arts 109 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Arch Enemy Arts invites you to our First Friday reception on October 4th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This month, the gallery is featuring new solo shows by Alexis Trice, Beatriz Bradaschii, Jessica Dalva, and Stephanie Kilgast. Plus, we have two spectacular group shows on display: IMAGINARY MENAGERIE VI, a modern bestiary reimagining mythical […]

George Shinn Retrospective Opening Reception at The Arts League

UC Arts League 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

George Shinn (1930-2018), one of The Arts League's founders, was a painter and craftsman. Find out more about this life and legacy at TAL during his retrospective in the gallery at TAL! Beverages will be available, sponsored by Local 44!

Uses of the Ironic Opening Reception

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street
, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Exhibition October 4 - December 14, 2024 Opening Reception Friday, October 4, 6-8PM artist Rashid Zakat curator Maori Karmael Holmes Uses of the Ironic is the first solo exhibition of the inventive and whimsical practice of Baltimore-born, Philadelphia-based multimedia artist Rashid Zakat. The exhibition highlights the artist’s experiments in film, video, sound, performance, and digital […]

STUFFED – Opening night!

FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

FRIEDAcommunity is proud to host STUFFED, a collaborative exhibition realized by P. W. Prichett which explores the playful intersection of imagination and craftsmanship. Join us and the artist on Friday, October 4, First Friday, during the opening reception from 6pm to 8pm. STUFFED is a collaborative exhibition by artist Pamela Prichett and Thomas Steinborn, who […]

First Friday Opening: Michelle Frick: Unusual Evolution

Practice Gallery 319 N. 11th Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us for the opening of Michelle Frick: Unusual Evolution on October 4th from 6-9pm. Frick learned about the anatomy of the heart while observing her child’s numerous echocardiograms which aided in the diagnosis of his congenital heart defect. A fascination with the internal and what she cannot see firsthand put viscera and the […]

Maurice Louca Live in Concert

Germantown Meeting Friends 47 W Coulter St. Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a live performance by Maurice Louca, one of Egypt’s most innovative and influential composers, featuring Ayman Asfour. Known for his ability to blend traditional Arabic music with experimental and avant-garde styles, Louca creates a sound that defies genre and expectation. This performance will feature his latest works and collaborations, showcasing a rich […]

Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto

Perelman Theater, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Emperor Concerto is the epitome of Beethoven’s heroic style, which audiences have loved for centuries. Written after Napoleon’s assault on Vienna in 1809, the concerto is a magnificent affirmation made in tumultuous times. Performed by Michelle Cann, lauded as “exquisite” by The Philadelphia Inquirer and a “pianist of sterling artistry” by Gramophone. Michelle Cann […]

Perky Edgerton: Lost In The Woods, Opening Reception at Gross McCleaf Gallery

Gross McCleaf Gallery 127 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 5, 1 - 4 pm 📍123 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19127 Gross McCleaf Gallery is pleased to present "Lost In The Woods", a solo exhibition of new works by Perky Edgerton. This marks Edgerton’s fourth exhibition with the gallery, featuring paintings that delve into the hidden qualities of natural places. The […]

Wendel White Folding Time

Rowan University Art Gallery 301 West High Street, Glassboro, NJ, United States

Artist Lecture & Book Signing Saturday, October 5, 3:30 PM Wendel White, a distinguished photographer who focuses on Black history, the legacy of slavery, and the importance of empowering perspectives will speak about the evolution of his practice, review his process including the deep historical research behind his work, and highlight selected photographs featured in […]

Revel•re! The Resource Exchange’s 15 Year Anniversary Fundraiser

The Resource Exchange 1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Revel•re! The Resource Exchange's 15 Year Anniversary Fundraiser Love art? Hate landfill? Join us for a revelrous night celebrating 15 years of The Resource Exchange, Philadelphia's Creative Reuse Center! Did you know that The Resource Exchange is 15 Years Old?! Come celebrate with us! The night will be filled with all manner of revelrous merriment, […]

STATIC by Bob Landstom

Morton Contemporary Gallery 115 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us for the opening reception of Bob Landström’s solo exhibition, STATIC, on Saturday, October 5th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Artist Bob Landström, known for his abstract, metaphysical paintings made from crushed, pigmented volcanic rock, will be present for the opening reception of his highly anticipated exhibition at Morton Contemporary. His abstract paintings, with […]

Queens in Space GayBINGO!

Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

“Sashaying to infinity and beyond!” Queens in Space 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! GayBINGO […]

Hot Mugs at The Arts League

UC Arts League 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for our annual Hot Mugs Fundraiser on October 6! Buy a beautiful handmade mug and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and sweet treats. All proceeds go directly to The Arts League! Sponsored by: Alif Brew and Mini Mart, Dottie’s Donuts, Honeysuckle Provisions, and Knockbox Cafe.

Building Your Own Permeable Backyard with Nancy Agati & DesignPhiladelphia

DVAA (Da Vinci Art Alliance) 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

As a part of DesignPhiladelphia's 20th Annual Festival, join us within Nancy Agati's installation "Aqua Terrace" to learn more about how to transform concrete spaces into permeable ecosystems that help mitigate flooding issues and rebuild water systems in Philadelphia. This workshop will highlight a step-by-step process for small-scale DIY permeable surface yard installations. Participants will […]