The Colonial Theatre presents Shannon Curtis: 80s Kids

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

Shannon and Jamie are crisscrossing the country once again on their mission of MAXIMUM JOY — and this time they’re bringing the 80s with them! When their 2023 album “Good to Me” started gaining traction internationally, synthpop spouses Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill were faced with an unexpected question: how to extend their typical one-year […]

Opening Reception at 3rd Street Gallery

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

Please join us at the Opening Reception from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 4 to celebrate member artists April Flory and Judith Schermer’s new shows. 3rd Street Gallery is located at 610 S 3rd Street.

Opening Reception for the 111TH MEMBERS MEDAL SHOW

The Plastic Club 247 South Camac St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

All are invited to the opening reception for the 111th MEMBERS MEDAL SHOW on Sunday, May 4, from 2-5 PM. Members were invited to show their best work! Our annual May exhibit will feature 13 prizes and 5 honorable mentions. Prize juried by Al Gury. Also see Juliette Watts' solo show, FIGURE, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE […]

Philly Dreamin’ & Becoming

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

Dreams are powerful—they shape our aspirations, offer direction, and serve as blueprints for a better future. To build the life we envision, we must first dare to dream. As educators, it is our responsibility to nurture and inspire students to transform their dreams into reality. Art educators, in particular, play a vital role in helping […]

Intro to Collage

Join us for an Intro to Collage program that will introduce the unique and original art form. Participants will have materials provided to create their own collages. Collages make for a wonderful and heartfelt Mother’s Day gift idea!

PHILADELPHIA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 18

Philadelphia Independent Film Festival

We are truly proud to present the 18th annual slate as an expression of the truly bold and deeply creative stories being told through the infinite possibilities of “filmmaking” locally and around the world. Let the voices be heard.. PIFF 2025.

Moore College of Art and Design – FASHION SHOW 2025

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the 2025 Moore College of Art & Design Fashion Show—a glittering evening of fashion and artistry on May 7th, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art, followed by an exclusive afterparty. This year’s event promises to be unforgettable, featuring a dazzling runway show of final collections by Moore's talented Fashion […]

Artist Talk with Steven CW Taylor

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

Join The Print Center and Steven CW Taylor to hear the artist and gallerist discuss his practice, his beautiful wood-bound artist book, his Germantown gallery space and the overarching philosophy of Ubuntu that guides his work. Taylor moves between photography, printmaking and material exploration. His photographs reflect his lived experience shaped by movement, observation and […]

Refracted Viscera Opening

AUTOMAT 1400 N American St. #105, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Refracted Viscera is a cross-disciplinary, immersive exhibition featuring the works of Eva Wu, Lauren Bradshaw, Theo Trotter, and Katie Hubbell, exploring the queer and femme sensual imagination through the lens of embodiment, materiality, and digital experimentation. Centering the question of how femme and queer bodies are depicted in a media landscape that rarely represents them […]

Meeting New Circles

Box Spring Gallery 1400 N. American St, #100C, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Box Spring Gallery presents Meeting New Circles in partnership with CFEVA (Center for Emerging Visual Artists) and in anticipation of their annual fundraising Art Party, happening on May 29. On Thursday, May 8, join Box Spring’s celebration of geometry in art and the colorful abstract works of three CFEVA artists: Paula Cahill, Andrew Chalfen and […]

The Bronx Wanderers

Bristol Riverside Theatre 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA, United States

What happens when a father, his two sons, and their friends join forces? You get The Bronx Wanderers—a high-energy show blending personal stories, a wide-ranging songbook, and a journey through life and music. Get ready to rock out to hits from Dion and The Belmonts, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Billy Joel, The Animals, […]

Ask Me Anything

Stedman Gallery at Rutgers University–Camden 314 Linden Street, Camden, NJ, United States

Ask Me Anything Displays Graduating Students' Work at Rutgers University–Camden The Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts (VMPA) at Rutgers University–Camden and the Stedman Gallery at the Rutgers—Camden Center for the Arts (RCCA) present the annual Thesis Exhibition: Ask me Anything. On view from April 28 – May 16, this exhibition features a range […]

Pure Lucia – Night 1: Quidditas Suchness

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

Bowerbird and FringeArts present Pure Lucia – Night 1: Quidditas Suchness, the first night of a two-part program dedicated to the work of composer Lucia Dlugoszewski. Featuring chamber music, film, and dance, the program highlights key moments in Dlugoszewski’s career, from her early experimental compositions to her long-standing collaboration with choreographer Erick Hawkins. Performers include […]

WW2-era Swing Dance to Benefit Local Vets

Society Hill Dance Academy 1919 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Step Back in Time: A 1940s WW2 Era Swing Dance! Join us at Society Hill Dance Academy, 1919 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148 on Friday, May 9th, 2025, from 8pm-11pm for a night of nostalgic swing and wartime revelry! Dust off your vintage duds and prepare to be transported to the 1940s for an […]

Spring Concert Series

Harold Prince Theatre at the Annenberg Center for Performing Arts 3680 Walnut Street, ​Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia’s own all-women tap company, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, “is a powerhouse of technique, joy, and passion” (ThINKingDance). The 2025 Spring Concert Series features innovative choreography by Michael J. Love and Dolores Sanchez, audience favorites by Katie Budris and Kat Echevarría Richter, and a world premiere by renowned Chicago tap artist Star Dixon. From […]

Fotografia/Poesia – Interactions of Photography and Poetry

TandM Arts Studio in the Green Line Workspace 4218 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Visiting Italian photographer Roberto Vignoli will be showing work in a one-day pop-up exhibition featuring photo/poetry interactions he has done with poets Claudia Quintieri and Claudio Damiani. One series takes the form of a 20-foot long panoramic print.

Shelley Thorstensen – of Dust, STREWN: a florilegium

No. 5 Butchie Alley Behind - 1175 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

No. 5 Butchie Alley returns this Spring, featuring works by Shelley Thorstensen, in cooperation with Dolan/Maxwell. I have been in love with Thorstensen’s work since we met as colleagues at Moore College of Art and Design in the 90’s. She has been a constant source of inspiration over the years as I observed her transform […]

Spring Concert Series

Harold Prince Theatre at the Annenberg Center for Performing Arts 3680 Walnut Street, ​Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia’s own all-women tap company, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, “is a powerhouse of technique, joy, and passion” (ThINKingDance). The 2025 Spring Concert Series features innovative choreography by Michael J. Love and Dolores Sanchez, audience favorites by Katie Budris and Kat Echevarría Richter, and a world premiere by renowned Chicago tap artist Star Dixon. From […]