Skincare + Sip is a true beauty from the inside + out event. A hands-on interactive workshop where you create a customized facial moisturizer from start to finish. An elevated, fun, educational and social experience while sipping on beauty elixirs to help radiate your skin, support a healthy gut and boost your mood; making it […]
HSP 200 + Taller 50: Uncovering and Preserving Puerto Rican Stories On view August 29, 2024 - October 11, 2024 In Collaboration with the Taller Puertorriqueño Pulling from the archives of both the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and Taller Puertorriqueño, this exhibit investigates themes of migration and community, culture and identity, and preservation of memory. This […]
Black Like That: Our Lives As Living Praxis will open on August 30, 2024, anchored at Temple Contemporary at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University with off-site presentations in three Philadelphia neighborhoods central to Black history and Black life in the city: North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia and Germantown. Black Like That: Our […]
GLG x Night Shift Studio Guest Curators: Ellyse Bendillo & Kate Dannenberg September 1st - October 15th, 2024 Gravers Lane Gallery, Philadelphia, PA Opening Reception: Sept 6th 5-8pm Second Reception: Oct 4th 5-8pm Serious Fun celebrates the fusion of creativity and fine craftsmanship in jewelry. This exhibition showcases new works by contemporary jewelers who skillfully […]
GLG x Night Shift Studio Guest Curators: Ellyse Bendillo & Kate Dannenberg September 1st - October 15th, 2024 Gravers Lane Gallery, Philadelphia, PA Opening Reception: Sept 6th 5-8pm Second Reception: Oct 4th 5-8pm Serious Fun celebrates the fusion of creativity and fine craftsmanship in jewelry. This exhibition showcases new works by contemporary jewelers who skillfully […]
Presented by Temple Contemporary, Black Like That: Our Lives As Living Praxis aims to encapsulate the dynamic and living nature of Black culture as an active expression of archival practice. Recognizing that Black history and contemporary Black life are inherently intertwined, this project highlights how the past continues to shape our present experiences. Each artist […]
When the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon must risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. Comic dynamo Jennifer Childs directs the Philadelphia premiere of this all-female farce – a hilarious homage to the […]
Art Exhibition in conjunction with the Feminist Futures Conference (September 12-13)
Aliento corporal/Corporeal Breath Evan Dawson Lucia Garzón Joseph Lazaro Rodriguez Noemi Nieves-Hoblin José Ortiz Pagán Cesar Viveros September 14 - October 12, 2024 Saturdays 2-4pm 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 […]
John Greig Jr. Ones and Twos September 14 - October 12, 2024 John Greig Jr. presents a selection of sculptures and related works on paper. Crafted from an assortment of materials and techniques, these smallish works look at thoughts of magic and mishap found in the solitary and the companioned. Greig has a Certificate from […]
Continuing its commitment to celebrating artists from across the Garden State, the Morris Museum will present a fresh look at contemporary sculpture in an exhibition that opens September 20, 2024. On view into the winter months, New Sculpture/New Jersey exhibits the work of eleven sculptors working in a wide range of materials; malleable aluminum, cold-worked glass, and […]
“ULAE: Prints for a New Generation” celebrates the storied printmaking workshop, Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE). Since 1957 it has welcomed a roster of esteemed artists to create groundbreaking prints. The show, presented in all three of The Print Center’s galleries, includes a spotlight on thirty-five years of work with Kiki Smith, as well as […]
Bill Gerhard will show a selection of his patterned and textured works, which symbolize a world in flux. Gerhard is interested in revealing phenomena in the material he uses that are subject to change over the time in which the works are being made. The title of the exhibition, As Above, So Below, alludes to […]
Ziui Chen: Asian Girls Are Everywhere! Opening Reception: September 26, 5:00-7:00 PM at CFEVA (237 South 18th Street, Suite 3a, Philadelphia 19103) Open Studio Hours: Fridays, 3:00-6:00 PM September 27-October 18. Visit during Philadelphia Open Studio Tours, West of Broad: October 19 and 20, 12:00-6:00 PM. Visit CFEVA.org/gallery for more info. The expression of femininity […]
A Chorus Line Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Edward Kleban Directed by Christopher Windom Choreographed by Shannon Murphy September 27th, 28th, 29th, Oct. 4th, 5th, and 6th. Tomlinson Theater @ 2020 N. 13th St, Philadelphia, PA. Truly a singular sensation, A Chorus Line, is an iconic musical, […]
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
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 […]
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 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 […]
Artblog Art Market - ArtMkt - Moore College of Art and Design - 2024 The Artblog is excited to announce it’s ArtMkt at Moore College of Art and Design Great art at reasonable prices. The Artblog Art MKT is for everyone. Opening Reception: Friday 10/4, 5-7 pm Love art? Want to buy something for yourself, […]
Across Ten Thousand Mountains Jing Huang, Ceramic Artist October 3 – November 21, 2024 Gravers Lane Gallery is pleased to present “Across Ten Thousand Mountains”, ceramic artist Jing Huang’s first solo exhibition at Gravers Lane Gallery. The first of two receptions will take place on October 4th, 5-8pm. Please join Jing Huang’s opening night presentation […]
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 […]
Inspired by early exposure to the Gobelin and Bayeux tapestries of his native France, Jerome Regnier dedicated his retirement years to weaving scrolls representing the history of his adopted country, the United States. To that end, he designed and built tapestry looms on which he could weave tapestries whose width was unrestricted, including one 25 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
We will take inspiration from the gardens, do a group reading, and each craft a botanical tarot card to kick off October! Come learn about the plants at Morris, and about tarot!
Montgomery County Orchestra is thrilled to welcome David Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra as our guest soloist for our Fall concert. This concert will be a unique opportunity to hear some of the most beautiful and exciting music for solo violin and orchestra performed by David with a full orchestra in the gorgeous and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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.
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
25 Years of POST! The Philadelphia Open Studio Tours Returns October 2024 Studios West of Broad Street are open October 19 and 20, 2024 Studios East of Broad Street are open October 26 and 27, 2024 Noon-6PM all four days. The Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) is the largest, self-guided, free-to-attend tour of artist studios […]
Mural Arts Philadelphia celebrates the artists and community members behind "We Here," a new Kensington-based public art project with artist Roberto Lugo, with an afternoon of conversation and convening around art and ideas. Hosted by "We Here"’s Community Advisory Committee of Kensington residents and Mural Arts' Curator of Public Engagement Megan Voeller, the program debuts […]
Join experienced mummer costumers from Golden Sunrise N.Y.A. to build a Fancy-style parade suit over the course of an afternoon workshop, dressing a steel frame in cardboard, satin, feathers and mirrors to make it really shine on New Year's Day. Attendees will be making a Super Mario themed suit and can look forward to seeing […]
A sexy and hilarious tale about an uninhibited actress who barges into an audition room just when the director is ready to give up for the day. As she fights to win the part, the power slowly changes hands as she turns the tide on the writer-director and his ideas about seduction. Hailed as “seriously […]
Come to the Morris to make a special plant-themed trick-or-treat bag using eco-printing techniques! A chance for some hands-on learning about sustainable art-making. Your trick or treat bag will be great for carrying candy, or for year-round use. $15 per bag
How do private school voucher programs impact our public schools and its students? Maura McInerney, Legal Director at the Education Law Center, will discuss the consequences of vouchers on equitable education opportunities and will answer audience questions following the lecture. This zoom lecture is free but registration is required. Please register at https://bit.ly/schoolvoucherzoomprogram
The Luminous Forest | Lanny Bergner October 24th - December 20th 2024 Opening reception: October 25 An installation at GLG@1213 This series of work reflects Lanny’s response to that environment. He creates his vision using man-made materials of metal mesh, monofilament, wire, acrylic pigments and glass frit that he flame paints, knots, twists and hand […]
Runs October 24 - 26TH, 2024 at the Black Box in Vox Populi Gallery. Tickets are now available for Theatre by Development’s (TBD) Halloween engagement of NO BREAKFAST, playing the weekend of October 24-26th, 2024 with a featured drag performance by CINNA$LUT. PHILADELPHIA, PA: Theatre by Development (TBD) is proud to present NO BREAKFAST, playing […]
Join Theatre Exile for their premiere of RED by John Logan! Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in […]
Don't Miss The Best Club Crawl of Halloween 2024 Over 3 Days in Philadelphia, PA. Drink Specials, 6+ Bars Per Night, For The Price of One!
Join us for a special seminar and a conversation between ASA-CHANG & Junray with Eugene Lew and Joshua Minsoo Kim to explore deeper into the sound practice of this esteemed Japanese band on their first US tour! ASA-CHANG & Junray explores the transference of human to machine sounds using a processing device, Junray Tronics, weaving […]
The 7-UP Club October 9, 2024 - November 9, 2024 Opening October 25th, 2024 7-11pm We are honored to invite you to attend our first edition of the 7-UP Club. An experimental art viewing experience sponsored by Philadelphia Art Handling LLC. From the start, our mission as a company has always been to create a […]
A Main Line tradition, this enchanted (not too spooky) event is held each October and stars our dainty fairies, ghoulish ghosts, astronauts, witches and more! Musicians dress up in costume to perform their favorite songs for friends, family and fans. These whimsical shows are as diverse as the costumes – songs range from slightly spooky […]
Join us for an evening of exploration and expression as artist, Tahirah Coleman unveils her latest collection, "Flourish." Her first solo exhibition will feature evocative oil pastel artworks centered around the theme of growth, captured through the delicate and dynamic forms of flowers. Expect the same quirkiness and raw emotion that have characterized past pieces, […]
