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

Basics of Drawing: Figure Drawing

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

Join us for a four-week figure drawing class, guided by artist David Coleman at the Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA). This workshop series is ideal for anyone eager to learn how to draw the human form in a collaborative community setting. Each drop-in session costs $10, or you can opt for the entire series for […]

Unhoused & Unseen: Our “Invisible” Neighbors

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

In partnership with Broad Street Love (BSL), a community space for those experiencing deep poverty, Lisa Hendrickson created a series of mixed media paintings that capture the humanity of an often overlooked population; those who are unhoused. Through thoughtful portraits and interviews with guests that BSL serves, Hendrickson invites viewers to examine their compassion and […]

DAY JOBS + QUEER UTOPIAS

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

DAY JOBS + QUEER UTOPIAS is a group of sculptural and mixed media artworks that are born at the intersection of labor and art. The six artists on display–Daisy Diamond, josh graupera, Mary Henjes, Clyde Jurysta, Nicki Ripple and Ash Fritzsche–marry their vocational skill sets with their queer daydreams to create a tapestry of radical […]

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 […]

New Show and Opening at 3rd Street Gallery “Clay and Water”

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

Meri Adelman and Judy Goto's new show "Clay and Water" opens at 3rd Street Gallery on Friday, October 4, and runs through Sunday October 27. Opening Reception is 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday October 6. 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 […]

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 […]

Shawn Theodore Solo Exhibition “A Race of Angels” at Paradigm Gallery

Paradigm Arts Building 12 N 3RD ST, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Paradigm Gallery + Studio proudly presents A Race of Angels, a solo exhibition showcasing the mixed media artistry of conceptual photographer Shawn Theodore. This exhibition marks Theodore's second solo show with Paradigm, where he boldly explores new dimensions beyond traditional photographic forms. Through his Afromythology™ series, Theodore crafts a visually compelling narrative that invites fresh […]

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 […]

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents La Egoísta

Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Josefina is a stand-up comic from Philadelphia coming to terms with the recent death of her mother, as well as her sister’s sudden illness, just as her comedy career is taking off. Written by Philadelphia’s own Erlina Ortiz, Co-Artistic Director of Power Street Theatre, this funny and touching new play features sidesplitting stand-up as it […]

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 […]

Tongue & Groove: Secrets

SideQuest Theater 2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Tongue & Groove performs spontaneous theater, from hilarious to heartbreaking, inspired by real life experiences. In October’s Secrets show, each audience member is given an index card, a pen, and a provocative prompt: “Share a secret you keep.” Encouraged to answer honestly, the audience anonymously submits their responses, which are randomly drawn by the actors […]

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 […]