First Person Arts StorySlam: Ghosted

world cafe live 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

When’s the last time you were Ghosted by a friend, a lover, a family member, a partner, a parent, or an employer? Or are you the ghost who disappears into thin air? Celebrate spooky season in Philly with First Person Arts and share your haunting stories about being Ghosted–or being the ghost! Tell us about […]

Artist talk with P.W. Prichett

FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a conversation with P.W. Prichett in an intimate and relaxed setting and learn more about the artist and all about STUFFED the exhibition as well as STUFFED’s outreach. P. W. Prichett’s work spans a variety of mediums while consistently reflecting a sense of humor, an affinity for nature based forms, and a […]

Artist Talk + Book Launch with Wendel A. White

The Print Center 1614 Latimer St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join The Print Center to celebrate Wendel White’s new publication, “Manifest | Thirteen Colonies,” co-published by Radius Books and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Harvard University. We will learn more about White’s book and his extensive photography practice, followed by an opportunity to get a signed copy of his beautiful hardcover book. This […]

Opening Reception, S. Leser + Kaleidoscopes

Box Spring Gallery 1400 N. American St, #100C, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Box Spring Gallery presents work by S. Leser—a treasure trove of never-before-seen graphic designs and patterns from 1960s New York, and her intricate Kaleidoscope drawings. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, October 10, 6-9pm, and the exhibition will be on view until November 2.

Adam Lovitz – Wedged Between Day and Night

Commonweal 1341 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us on Thursday, October 10th from 18:00 - 22:00 for the opening of Wedged Between Day and Night, Adam Lovitz’s third exhibition and first solo with COMMONWEAL. The exhibition takes its name from the compression of time that prescribes Lovitz’s studio schedule—after the kids have gone to bed or woven around life's many […]

Confabulation

Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

THE STRIDES COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: Confabulation A World Premiere by Matt Shvyrkov Directed by Jonathan Edmondson October 10 - 20, 2024 Performing at the Hamilton Family Arts Center (62 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106) SYNOPSIS: A gas station attendant joins a “past life regression” support group to take control of her life. But as she […]

GLERÁ Jazz Quintet: Icelandic Inspirations

The Church of Saint Luke & The Epiphany 330 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

GLERÁ: Named after the river in northern Iceland, Glerá’s music effortlessly flows between different musical landscapes. Spearheaded by drummer and longtime member of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Wayne Smith Jr, Glerá has found the line between organized chaos and peaceful unison with original music inspired by Sufjan Stevens, Ornette Coleman, and Paul Motian. This is […]

Aliento corporal/Corporeal Breath Closing Celebration

Big Ramp 2024 East Westmoreland Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Aliento corporal/Corporeal Breath Evan Dawson Lucia Garzón Joseph Lazaro Rodriguez Noemi Nieves-Hoblin José Ortiz Pagán Cesar Viveros September 14 - October 12, 2024 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 more modestly, […]

No Name Pops Jazz at the Show: Broadway Tunes Reinvented

First Presbyterian Church 35 West Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The No Name Pops (composed of the former musicians of the Philly POPS) has partnered with Artcinia to bring you "Jazz at the Show". You will hear NNP's jazz quintet, performing Broadway tunes that have made its way through the jazz world, as well as other standard favorites. This is a family-friendly event!

Cerulean Arts Collective Members Exhibition

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

Featuring Solo Exhibitions by Barbara Bix, Frederic C. Kaplan, Jennifer Kish, Mary Powers-Holt and John James Pron. Opening Reception on Saturday, October 19 from 2PM to 5PM.

Finding Your Voice: Writing Workshop & Reading

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture 310 Master St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Award winning author and editor Susan Muaddi Darraj will present an overview of the writing and publishing process for creative people who have thought about publishing a book. Whether it’s a memoir, poetry, or a novel, your book can start its journey here as we discuss the ways in which books make it onto bookshelves. […]

50 Years of Philadelphia Women Arts Leaders

The Print Center 1614 Latimer St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join The Print Center for a discussion exploring 50 Years of Philadelphia’s Women Arts Leaders. Since its founding in 1915, 9 out of 10 of The Print Center’s Directors have been women. Elizabeth Spungen, (Executive Director since 2006), will be joined by former Directors Christine Filippone (1998 – 2003) and Ofelia Garcia (1978 – 1986) […]

An Evening of the World’s Best Short Films hosted by radio legend Michael Tearson

Scottish Rite Auditorium 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ, United States

GET TICKETS HERE: https://tickets.gsff.org/events/419 Asbury Shorts USA, New York City’s longest-running short film exhibition and travel show, will partner with The Garden State Film Festival once again to present a new line up of their nationally recognized: “An Evening of the World’s Best Short Films,” sponsored by The South Jersey Film Office Cooperative. The show […]

Nichos

Esperanza Arts Center 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Esperanza Arts Center presents NICHOS WORLD PREMIERE Tanaquil Márquez | Ximena Violante | Calo Rosa October 17-27, 2024 What is the cultural essence that endures in Mexican identity? Tanaquil Márquez , Ximena Violante, and Calo Rosa present NICHOS, a multidisciplinary theater creation that traces the evolution of Mexican culture through 500 years of conquest, colonization, […]

Temple Theaters Presents: IF PRETTY HURTS UGLY MUST BE A MUHFUCKA

Randall Theater 1301 W Norris St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be A Muhf*cka By Tori Sampson Directed by Ontaria Kim Wilson October 18th, 19th, and 20th. Randall Theater @ 2020 N. 13th St, Philadelphia, PA. In the village of Affreakah-Amirrorkah, no one questions that Akim is the one true, perfect beauty - not even her jealous classmates. But they'll be […]

Carving Words

Painted Bride 5212 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Ribbon poetry workshop, poetry performances, and open mic created by & for Sick and Disabled Philadelphians. Program 1 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 by Disabled, Sick, neurodivergent and MAD people […]

Voter Registration at InLiquid Gallery

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American Street, Studio #314, Philadelphia, PA, United States

About the event: One PA is joining InLiquid Gallery for one final push to get Philadelphians registered to vote! Join us on Saturday October 19th from 12p – 6p to register to vote, enjoy light refreshments, and get a first look at InLiquid’s newest exhibition The Voice of The People. This exhibition highlights work by […]