Now + Then Marketplace returns to The Oval for its send off weekend, Saturday August 24th from 3pm to 9pm with live music, games including a mini golf course thanks to Libertee grounds, and 50 local vendors including food & drink! Come by to shop and stay for a LIVE performance from Philly's own favorite […]
In solidarity! “Let’s Talk About Chinatown” and Philadelphia Asian & Queer host a No Arena in Chinatown Drag Show. There will be a pre-show sign-making workshop for the upcoming No Arena march, food from Chinatown restaurants, and curated drag performances by local Asian American talents Mandy Mango, Yari, Eugene RideHer Betta and Deja Vu. Tickets here.
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 […]
Join us for Golden Hour Grooves: A Summertime Celebration of The Arts League! This exciting evening promises a delightful mix of music, art, and entertainment. Immerse yourself in the silent auction (all proceeds go towards getting us to our end of fiscal year fundraising goal!), explore offerings from local vendors, and indulge in refreshing drinks […]
Ars Nova Workshop presents the next installment of a new monthly series featuring Philly-based Nu School Collective, curated by Kayla Childs (aka Black Buttafly), at Solar Myth on Monday, August 26. The shape-shifting group known as the Nu School Collective represents the kaleidoscopic blend of influences found on the contemporary Philadelphia music scene. New Jersey […]
A back to school sale at Center for Creative Works Art Hub in West Philadelphia! Shop for one of a kind artwork and products to decorate your dorm room and beyond, created by the artists of Center for Creative Works, a progressive art studio for neurodivergent artists. Framed Prints * Custom Mirrors * Clocks * […]
Adrian Hatfield makes work addressing his anxiety about our current environmental crisis, balanced by hope that humanity can rise to meet the challenge. The paintings convey those experiences in tension: dread, splendor, joy, terror, wonder and the absurdity of human inaction. Their iconography samples and recombines elements from art history, scientific illustration, pop culture and […]
When it comes to social justice, teaching can inspire tremendous change. But when the subject being taught is printmaking, in what ways does the practice also inform the printmaker? In their exhibition “Pressing Change,” printmakers and educators Felisa Adderley, Joy Lai and Sofie Rose Seymour pull from their experience in both worlds to examine the […]
Step back in time and uncover the powerful stories of resilience and survival in colonial Philadelphia with On Buried Ground, a captivating performance and exhibition that brings to life the hidden histories of enslaved and freed people of African descent. This immersive experience invites you to explore the rich tapestry of Philadelphia’s past through the talents […]
This September, millions of people around the world will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival by gathering with family, eating sweet treats such as moon cakes, and remembering loved ones. 'Moon Gazing: A Call to Ancestors,' is a group exhibition designed to bring ancestral heritage into conversation with the present. Inspired by the work of the late […]
This September marks the 250th anniversary of prayer in Congress. What role should faith play in American democracy today? Nine faith leaders from Philadelphia's most historic Christian, Jewish, and Muslim congregations will discuss and debate prayer and religion in American government and civic culture in a one-night-only event in Philadelphia’s historic district. Organized by Carpenters' […]
Judith Schermer’s “Medley” and Eli Smith’s “Delta” opens at 3rd Street Gallery on Friday, September 6, and runs through Sunday September 29. 3rd Street Gallery is located at 610 S 3rd Street. Gallery hours: Fridays, 4:00—7:30 p.m., Saturdays, 1:00—5:00 p.m., and Sundays, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
