Pure Lucia – Night 2: Duende Otherness

FringeArts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Bowerbird and FringeArts present Pure Lucia – Night 2: Duende Otherness, the second night of a two-part program celebrating the work of composer Lucia Dlugoszewski. This program traces Dlugoszewski’s artistic trajectory from her mid-career works, composed after firmly establishing her collaboration with choreographer Erick Hawkins, to the culminating masterworks of her later years. Featuring chamber […]

The Arts Affair 2025 – PVLA

REC Philly 901 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

On May 15 Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (PVLA), will host its annual fundraising event, The Arts Affair 2025 at REC Philly. Hosted by Cookie Diorio, the evening features an array of  live performances from PHILADANCO’s D2, PHONK Philly, John Viscardi & Shekhinah B. and Jazz Trio, DJ Amber Lang, Maya Belardo, Hiruy Tifre, […]

Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat, and Betty

Parkway Central Library, Montgomery Auditorium 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia PA 19103. Ground Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

What is the hardest unpaid job in the world? A President's wife! A play by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka. Emmy Award-winning Elaine Bromka stars in this deeply moving and witty play. Enjoy this remarkable live one-woman performance brought to you by the Free Library of Philadelphia. Entrance is FREE. No reservations required. Come […]

The Colonial Theatre Presents Songwriters in the Round

The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Grammy Award-winning songwriter Don Henry (Where’ve You Been) joins Phoenixville’s own Callahan & Fey for an intimate acoustic concert experience. Presented in the Garden Suite, the audience will be closer to the performers than in any other Colonial concert setup. Don Henry’s songs have been recorded by an amazing array of artists ranging from Ray […]

Artist Talks at 3rd Street Gallery

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

Please join us for member artists April Flory and Judith Schermer Artist Talks on their shows currently on exhibit at 3rd Street Gallery, on Sunday, May 18, starting at 2:00 p.m. Artists will host a reception after the talks. 3rd Street Gallery is located at 610 S 3rd Street.

Taffy Time!

Get ready to smile and laugh! Taffy the Entertainer will visit Welsh Road Library and bring along plenty of whimsy and joy. Expect quit e a bit of interactive fun, music, balloon twisting, silly magic, and games for what will be an unforgettable afternoon.

National Tap Dance Day Jam

Cherry Street Pier 121 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Tap dancers throughout the U.S. and around the world celebrate tap dance as an American art form each year on Bill "Bojangles" Robinson's birthday (May 25th). Join The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 22 to celebrate with an open tap jam! Tap dancers of all ages are […]

Conversation with Cecilia Paredes

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

Join The Print Center for a Conversation with Cecilia Paredes, presented both in-person and on Zoom. This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Cecilia Paredes: By my side or back of me, on view at The Print Center April 18 – July 19, 2025. Paredes will discuss her extensive career, the works in […]

Shavon Norris: The Croning (solo.duet 48:25)

Laurel Hill West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

Shavon Norris is an Artist. Educator. Facilitator. She grew up in a Black Sci-Fi Christian home in the Bronx that sparked her curiosity about the magic, medicine, and meaning living within us. Shavon uses movement along with text, sound, and imagery to reveal the stories living in our bodies. Her work explores our relationship to […]

Joiri Minaya: Venus Flytrap

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States

BlackStar presents a site-specific, newly commissioned performance series and installation at Bartram’s Garden, from artist Joiri Minaya. Curated by writer and editor Dessane Lopez Cassell, the series will reflect on the intertwined legacies of freedom, extraction, and ecology in North America's oldest surviving botanical garden. Much like a Venus flytrap, the plant this project is […]

mayfield brooks: Viewing Hours

Laurel Hill West 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

mayfield brooks improvises while black and is based in Lenapehoking, the unceded land of the Lenape people, also known as New York City. brooks is a movement-based performance artist, vocalist, urban farmer, writer, and wanderer. brooks teaches and performs practices that arise from Improvising While Black (IWB), their interdisciplinary dance methodology which explores the decomposed […]

Eiko Otake:A Body in Laurel Hill

Laurel Hill East 3822 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Eiko’s first solo project was A Body in a Station, a 12 hour performance at Philadelphia’s 30th Street in 2014. Since then she has performed A Body in Places, a series of site specific solo performances at over 80 sites, including a month-long Danspace Project PLATFORM (2016) and three full-day performances at the Metropolitan Museum […]

Historic Rittenhouse Town Fair

Historic RittenhouseTown 208 Lincoln Drive, 19144, PA, United States

Town Fair is a site wide free event with tours, hearth cooking, activities, hikes, vendors, craftsman, artisans, food, drinks and more! Come watch the site transform back into the busy village it once was for a day on fun. Hope to see you there! 😀

Center for Creative Works Philadelphia Open Studio

Center for Creative Works: Philadelphia 1800 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get ready for another amazing all-studio sale from the artists of Center for Creative Works Philadelphia! Meet our artists, and browse one-of-a-kind original artworks and artisan products, including: screen printed t shirts, ceramics, drawings, scarves, paintings, pillows, woodworks, sculpture, prints, greeting cards & much much more!! Center for Creative Works is a professional art program […]

Why and How I Perform in Cemeteries

Laurel Hill West 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

Eiko’s first solo project was A Body in a Station, a 12 hour performance at Philadelphia’s 30th Street in 2014. Since then she has performed A Body in Places, a series of site specific solo performances at over 80 sites, including a month-long Danspace Project PLATFORM (2016) and three full-day performances at the Metropolitan Museum […]

The Roots Art Show

Maddies Place 5151 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at Maddie's Place for a vibrant brunch experience blending collage, creativity, and community. Wear an outfit that reflects your unique style and immerse yourself in a dynamic fusion of art and entertainment. Explore a diverse showcase of artwork, connect with talented creators, and let your imagination run free. This event is a celebration […]

12Gates: THE POETS’ STUDIO–JUNE WRITING WORKSHOP

Twelve Gates Arts 106 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We are excited to introduce June's featured Poet of the Month: Kirwyn Sutherland! Sutherland will give a reading and lead us through a generative writing workshop from 7 pm-8:30 pm on June 3rd, 2025 at 12Gates, located at 106 N 2nd St. Doors open at 6:30pm and close promptly at 7pm. Curated by Sanam Sheriff, […]