Seattle's premier circus company, Acrobatic Conundrum, is touring their latest show, "The Circus of Second Chances" to Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. "The Circus of Second Chances" is not only a skill-packed performance but one which invites the audience into personal introspection as they hear the performers' foibles and follies. Exquisite acts on Cyr wheel, […]
The Berman Museum presents a talk with artist Michelle Angela Ortiz and Dr. Veronica Montes, who will speak about their interdisciplinary collaborations and the ways that art can be a tool for activism and the study of migration. This event draws upon the Berman Museum's current exhibition, Enrique Bostelmann: Apertures and Borderscapes. Michelle Angela Ortiz […]
A continuation of the “Dyke+ ArtHaus Visits the Bureau” exhibit, which ran in NYC in Summer 2024 at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, this exhibit aims to reflect the diversity of Dykes and their art practices. The theme is the show itself. Some pieces reflect Dyke identity or sexuality, like the work of Amina […]
On November 8, 2024 from 7 to 9 PM, The Head & The Hand (H&H Books) will be hosting a release party at american grammar for the publication of three chapbooks as the finale to its 2023-2024 Riverwards Arts & Letters Series. These chapbooks are visual-literary collaborations between artist Manuela Guillén and poet Pthalo, artist […]
TO SOAR INSTEAD THROUGH CITY STREETS The Peoplehood Parade joyfully lifts up PEOPLE, especially the everyday Philadelphians working toward collective liberation. Activists, neighbors, and youth come together each Fall to build Peoplehood’s giant puppets, banners, and performances that celebrate Philly’s justice movements and nurture community connections. JOIN IN Peoplehood is more than just a day […]
Join us for the eighth Books & Wires, a series of performances by modular synthesizer artists. Browse books and comics while listening to science fiction inspired electronic soundscapes. This month’s featured artist is Anne Ishii.
Opening reception for a touchable art gallery, with workshops on making visual art more accessible for Sick and Disabled Philadelphians. All audiences welcome. Program 3 of 5 of Undue Burden. More about the project: Undue Burden (Oct. 19 – Nov. 23, 2024) is a residency at the Painted Bride by Hook&Loop, an artist collective led […]
In this panel, Our Beyond the Page series will get into the venn diagram that is actually a circle between poetry and music. Some insights into craft and writing process, as well as some readings and performances! Featuring Anni Liu, Jimin Seo, and Sadie Dupuis!
Join us for the Reception for 'The Voice of The People' at InLiquid Gallery in conjunction with the Crane Arts Building's 2nd Thursday! The Voice of the People is a juried open-call exhibition featuring 12 InLiquid Member Artists. This exhibition invited current InLiquid artist members to submit works that explore American Politics. Each artist brings […]
Making a statement in visual form has permanence and marked emphasis, where the phrase “mark my words” is “set in stone” in contemporary fashion. The two artists exhibiting in Mark My Words, E. Sherman Hayman and Dolores Poacelli, are compelled to have their voices heard (and seen) in provocative statements on social issues and current […]
Queen Nancy Bell: Fingertips of Jesus and Feathertips of Jehovah a solo exhibition of paintings on view at Tiger Strikes Asteroid Philadelphia 1400 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 on view from November 9th through December 21st Opening reception & book launch Thursday, November 14th from 6 - 9pm closing reception & book signing Saturday, […]
The Ninja Turtles, Ren & Stimpy, Rocko's Modern Life—these are just a few of the cartoons whose visual identities are reflected in Lovitz's current body of work on view as "Wedged Between Day and Night". Please join us on the 14th, to view the exhbiition and enjoy a night of snacks, drinks, and cartoons to […]
Chimaera Gallery presents EARTH&SKY, a solo exhibition by Roberta Tucci, inviting viewers into a vibrant world where the natural and celestial collide in a consonance of color and form. Known for her abstract interpretations of the world around her, Tucci’s acrylic paintings draw inspiration from her deep, meditative connection to the outdoors. This collection captures […]
Calling story lovers young and young at heart! Glorify Dance Theatre and Preparatory Company invite you to experience a delightful new classical ballet based on a story from the McGuffey’s Reader's from the 19th century. The Little Loaf, follows sweet Greta and her friends as her village is struck with a famine. A rich baker […]
NOIR CITY, the most popular film noir festival in the world, returns to the Colonial Theatre. Join us for a 3-day extravaganza featuring 10 films with the theme “Darkness Has No Borders.” Eddie Muller has curated all the films and paired them for specific reasons. Eddie will reveal that reason at the event. “This year’s […]
Amsterdam, by Maya Arad Yasur, is a timely play about the bills that always come due. Four performers acting as storytellers introduce us to an ex-pat Israeli musician whose dreams of assimilation into the European arts world are upended by the mysterious delivery of an unpaid gas bill – from 1944. The implications of the […]
Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi Visits Philadelphia and Soji Zen Center Heart of the Brush Workshop, Dharma Talk and Book Signing Friday, November 15 | Heart of the Brush Demonstration (7:30-9 pm) Saturday, November 16th | Workshop on East Asian Calligraphy (10 am-6 pm, with lunch break 12-2) Sunday, November 17 | Meditation with Dharma Talk by […]
Jamar Nicholas is an award-winning, Philadelphia-based artist and educator, dedicating his career to helping young people realize the power of visual narrative. Jamar's Leon Worst Friends Forever (2024) is the new follow up to his graphic novel Leon the Extraordinary (Scholastic). He also is a contributor to the new Marvel Super Stories #2 collection. Come […]
