LOUD & QUEER #2: A READ ALOUD NIGHT AT THE DYKE+ ARTHAUS Bring a passage from your favorite queer author and read aloud to a crowd. All genres welcome. If you’re not sure what to bring, come leaf through the Dyke+ ArtHaus library. For fans of bedtime stories and open mics, without the pressure of […]
To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Colonial Theatre is spotlighting women in cinema across its programming! Throughout the month, the theater will showcase a series of influential films, celebrating trailblazing directors, actresses, compelling stories, and strong female characters who have left a lasting impact on cinema and society. The lineup features a diverse selection of […]
Join us for a peaceful gathering to unite the Greater Philadelphia arts and cultural sector! We’ll walk together to exemplify the vibrance of our community and build connections. This is an opportunity for organizations, artists, administrators, educators, and supporters to come together and represent the profound presence of arts and culture in Philadelphia. This non- […]
All year long, Al-Bustan's After School Arab Arts Students make artwork with their instructor, Saria Rosenhaj. The program introduces students to technical art forms while celebrating the depth and cultural significance of Arab arts. "Al-Bustan" is Arabic for "The Garden." The objective of the program is to plant seeds of creative expression through cross-cultural exchange […]
Soft/Cover explores the inventive ways artists use fabric and screenprinting to create objects that engage with the body. Join us for a conversation between acclaimed performance artists Brendan Fernandes (Chicago) and Sharon Hayes (Philadelphia) as they discuss their practices in relation to the exhibition’s themes. This talk takes place on the occasion of Fernandes’s residency at FWM and anticipates a public performance […]
In conjunction with the annual Electronics Faire, hosted at Tyler, there will be an exhibition, featuring low-tech approaches to art-making and electronics, with works by artists Catia Colagioia, Charlie Manion, David Rios, Francesca Lally, Gregory Kramer, Hannah Tardie, Jamison Mead, Jazmyn Crosby, Kelly Chen + Caleb Chase, Logan Crompton, Maddie Brucker, Noah Kernis, Ollie Goss, […]
So Tell Me a Story: New Work by Justin Mazzella An exhibition featuring the dynamic drawings of Mr. Mazzella. Join us for a reception from 6-8pm on Thursday, March 13th. Exhibition on view through April 7
Melissa Alicia Simpson’s solo photography exhibit revisits a bygone cultural era through the lens of Black experience and collective liberation. SATIN is a reimagining of the hipster/indie sleaze era of the mid-2000s to early-2010s that pays homage to the Black women who helped to define the era. Rife with emblematic ephemera from the time, SATIN […]
In conjunction with the annual Electronics Faire, hosted at Tyler, there will be an exhibition, featuring low-tech approaches to art-making and electronics, with works by artists Catia Colagioia, Charlie Manion, David Rios, Francesca Lally, Gregory Kramer, Hannah Tardie, Jamison Mead, Jazmyn Crosby, Kelly Chen + Caleb Chase, Logan Crompton, Maddie Brucker, Noah Kernis, Ollie Goss, […]
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime 15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands […]
Artcinia favorite, The Kahlo Quartet, is back! Known for their mission to bridge the classical canon with Latin American music, The Kahlo Quartet creates performances that celebrate both tradition and innovation. This program takes listeners on a rich musical journey, showcasing works from the Classical period to contemporary compositions, with a special nod to Latin […]
Esperanza Arts Center presents Di Buenos Dias Si Es De Noche Keila Cordova | 3 Pony Show WORLD PREMIERE Saturday, March 15, 2025 3:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20, Adults Children & Seniors FREE Lauded as a “thoroughly distinctive voice who sculpts multi-tiered tableaus teeming with vivid imagery” Esperanza Arts Center Artist In Residence’ Keila […]
What's more impossible: solving the climate crisis or teaching drag queens to ice skate? Watch us do BOTH in Beards On Ice! This hour-long icecapade comes in two dazzling variations: fun for the whole family and PG13 (a little more edge). Featuring resources from Philly’s climate justice organizations and a free skate after the show, […]
**“Thoughts and Feelings About BEing HUMAN”, An ADSS Versescape Experience** ADSS, All Different Shapes + Sizes, is an artist and innovator living in South Philadelphia. The moniker (real name Armstead Dickerson) is one that reflects their belief in the power of embracing individuality and the multifaceted nature of human experience. ADSS is more than a […]
Camp Cookie is a vibrant and emotionally resonant cabaret crafted and performed by drag artist Cookie Diorio and featuring Isa Ardiente, Jess Conda, and Aarimonnie. Diorio’s cast brings song, dance, burlesque, and storytelling to the evening, that includes free cookies, a cash bar, and an interactive campfire game led by Cookie. With a blend of […]
Artcinia favorite, The Kahlo Quartet, is back! The Kahlo Quartet's mission is to bridge the classical cannon with Latin American music. Join us as the string quartet plays pieces from Brazil, Venezuela, Panama, and more! Audrey Lee, violin Manuela Isabel Romero Gonzalez, violin Freddy Contreras, viola Andrea Beltran Landers, cello About Kahlo Quartet: The Kahlo […]
Join us for the opening reception of the show "Landscape: Divergent Views", a show of 10 outstanding artists who have each explored the path of landscape in their own unique way. Sunday, March 16, 2-4 at the Wallingford Community Art Center
What's more impossible: solving the climate crisis or teaching drag queens to ice skate? Watch us do BOTH in Beards On Ice! This hour-long icecapade comes in two dazzling variations: fun for the whole family and PG13 (a little more edge). Featuring resources from Philly’s climate justice organizations and a free skate after the show, […]
