Ring in the New Year with a touch of magic and glamour at the exclusive fundraiser for the Colonial Theatre. This year, the Colonial is transforming their venue into the wonderful Emerald City for a dazzling New Year’s Eve celebration, hosted by the “Wonderful Mayor of Phoenixville, Mayor Peter!”. Support the Colonial Theater on December […]

LIFE’S WILD features vibrant and textured paintings of over 20 animal species by Caroline Stoughton. This exhibition captures the essence of animal life, focusing on their nuanced personalities, emotions, and expressions that Stoughton has become familiar with through careful study over many years. Stoughton examines the delicate balance between human and animal existence daily, reflecting […]

Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present Your Myths Are Trash, an all-inclusive solo exhibition chronicling the sculptural practice of Jedediah Morfit. Morfit will be unveiling a continuation of his fiberglass fabrications paradoxically characterized by historically disciplined bas-relief structures with comically infused subject matter. The refined and meticulous nature of carved plaster gets catapulted […]

Handmade Photographs (Random), a solo exhibition of photographer Mel Evans, exploring his deep commitment to the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional film photography. His work encompasses silver gelatin prints and enlargements, as well as hand-coating paper for contact printing in alternative processes, such as Platinum/Palladium.

An ArtWRKD Special Project in collaboration with Fabric Assemblage Artist Meryl Lettire. Heroes of the Holocaust is a traveling art exhibition that honors the stories of creative resilience during one of the darkest periods of human history. The series consists of 20-25 portraits, each a fabric assemblage that tells the story of individuals who, despite […]

Please join us on Saturday, January 11th, from 12:00 — 13:00, for a very special tour of Anne Minich’s exhibition “Tender”. In addition to sharing insights into the works on view, Anne will be sharing poems by Stephen Berg, Christian Wiman and James Wright she has chosen for how they touch upon themes of gentleness, […]

Up Next! is a free monthly open jam session providing a platform for Philly’s creative youth to learn, perform, collaborate, and grow. Every second Saturday, The Lounge at World Cafe Live offers an all-ages, alcohol-free environment, showcasing our city’s up-and-coming talent while building community across the local music scene. A rotating youth ensemble will serve […]

The Philadelphia Ethical Society will host the first public screening of Apple Picking with Eve, the latest poem video in the WeWomen series. This evocative multimedia piece delves into the interplay between history, identity, and memory, challenging traditional narratives and offering new perspectives on historical memory through the voices of historic female characters and inanimate […]

Carpenters' Hall in Old City celebrates the 303rd birthday of its architect, Colonial-era master builder Robert Smith, with a lively evening of traditional Scottish entertainment and fine Scotch. In partnership with the St. Andrew’s Society of Philadelphia, enjoy performances by the St. Andrew’s Society Pipe Band and the Campbell School of Highland Dance. The night […]

Join Pentimenti for the Opening Reception & Dialogue with artists Natalie Kuenzi & Emmanuela Soria Ruiz.

Pentimenti is proud to begin the new year with Tender Ground, Anna Wehrwein’s first solo exhibition at the gallery. OPENING RECEPTION & DIALOGUE | Friday, January 17, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dialogue | With the artists from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Emergence: Philadelphia Center for the Book Member Exhibition “Emergence” is the topic of this year’s Philadelphia Center for the Book Members’ Exhibition at the Moore College of Art and Design, 1916 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-1179. What does emergence mean to you? How would something that was previously hidden be displayed? In the scientific world, properties […]

The all-sax PRISM Quartet joins forces with the Grammy Award-winning composer/saxophonist, MacArthur Fellow, and long-time collaborator Miguel Zenón for the world premiere of Zenón’s newest work, El Eco del Tambor (The Echo of the Drum). Zenón writes, “El Eco del Tambor is an extended, multi-movement saxophone quintet that draws on rhythmic traditions from around the […]

Join The Print Center for a Gallery Talk and Opening Reception for three solo exhibitions awarded from the 99th ANNUAL International Competition: "Alanna Airitam: Black Diamonds: The Black Outlaw Bikers" "William Camargo: The Sense of Brown" and "Juana Estrada Hernández: !Echale Ganas!" 5:30pm – Gallery Talk with Estrada Hernández and Lauren Rosenblum, Jensen Bryan Curator […]

Esperanza Arts Center presents AfroRican State of Soul Inspired by the book “My AfroRican State of Soul” Lucas Rivera Saturday, January 24, 2025 7:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20, Adults Children & Seniors FREE Inspired by the culturally dynamic tradition of Afro-Puerto Rican poets such as Piri Thomas and Pedro Peitri, Lucas Rivera draws upon […]

The Free Library of Philadelphia hosts a special public Zoom interview with Jesse Green, the Chief Theater Critic for The New York Times. After writing more than 1,000 theater reviews, Green still feels anxious about writing on deadline – and he still sweats the small stuff. During the intermission of a major Broadway show, Green […]