Exhibition Opening: Seneca Weintraut – Through the Veil of the Door

Commonweal 1341 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In Seneca Weintraut's second solo exhibition with COMMONWEAL he continues his investigations into the contemporary American psyche through the lens of popular culture with a focus on the resurgence of the “folk horror” genre, which uses elements of folklore to invoke fear and foreboding. Weintraut's paintings, collages and sculptures question the romanticism of alternative value […]

Lost Lear

The North American premier of "LOST LEAR", by Irish writer/director Dan Colley, will be at Villanova University's Mullen Performing Arts Center February 13th - 15th. Lost Lear tells the story of Joy, a retired actor with dementia, who is reliving her memories of rehearsing the Shakespearean tragedy. A nursing home resident, Joy is cared for […]

Opening Reception with John Moore at Locks Gallery

Locks Gallery 600 Washington Square South, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at Locks Gallery on Friday, February 14th from 5 to 7pm to celebrate the opening of his two new exhibitions with John Moore: "Charcoals" featuring his recent drawings, and "A Window Into Something Else" featuring a selection of paintings from the late 1970s to 2021. Meet the artist, browse two floors of exhibitions, […]

Lost Lear

Mullen center for the Performing Arts - Villanova University 800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA, United States

The North American premier of "LOST LEAR", by Irish writer/director Dan Colley, will be at Villanova University's Mullen Performing Arts Center February 13th - 15th. Lost Lear tells the story of Joy, a retired actor with dementia, who is reliving her memories of rehearsing the Shakespearean tragedy. A nursing home resident, Joy is cared for […]

Lost Lear

Mullen center for the Performing Arts - Villanova University 800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA, United States

The North American premier of "LOST LEAR", by Irish writer/director Dan Colley, will be at Villanova University's Mullen Performing Arts Center February 13th - 15th. Lost Lear tells the story of Joy, a retired actor with dementia, who is reliving her memories of rehearsing the Shakespearean tragedy. A nursing home resident, Joy is cared for […]

Tommy Mesa & Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia

Esperanza Arts Center 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Esperanza Arts Center presents Tommy Mesa Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Saturday, February 15, 2025 7:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20 Students & Seniors (60+) FREE Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob. VIIb/1 Montgomery Divided Williams New Commission Haydn Symphony No. 64 in A major, Hob I:64 (‘Tempora mutantur”) Hailed as one of […]

The Colonial presents Floydian Trip: Brick by Brick to Benefit the 1903 Theatre

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

The Colonial Theatre is raising funds to repoint the historic west wall of the beloved 1903 Theatre. This is your chance to enjoy a night of legendary music while supporting the preservation of a treasured landmark. Rock together and put another brick in the wall to safeguard the 1903 Theatre for future generations! Help keep […]

Presidents’ Day Family Day and JDAIM Celebration

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Schools are closed, but the museum is open! Join us at the Weitzman for a FREE Family Day jam-packed with fun activities for all ages. This year, we’re spotlighting Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) alongside exciting programs, an art workshop, crafts, a resource fair, scavenger hunts, and more.

Virtual Talk: Indigo

Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This virtual talk explores the past, present, and future of indigo dye. Indigo is one of the most widespread and beloved dyes in history, from the oldest Mesopotamian dye records to modern blue jeans. Due to its unique chemical properties, the hunt for a synthetic indigo spurred intense competition in the late 1800s, the environmental […]

Artist Talk with William Camargo

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

Join The Print Center for an Artist Talk with William Camargo. This program is presented in conjunction with the current exhibition “William Camargo: The Sense of Brown,” on view through April 5. This program is free and open to the public. Zoom registration required. Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtdO2grzotH9RcuhA8NAGlAURzyObapwA3#/registration Image: Self portrait of William Camargo and “Ya’ll […]

José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

Esperanza Arts Center 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Esperanza Arts Center presents José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire Latin Food, Live Music, Screening, and Conversation Thursday, February 20, 2025, 6:00pm 6:00pm Reception, Live Music & Dancing 7:00pm Film Screening 8:00pm Conversation and Q&A GRAN SALON & PLAZA FREE: General Admission The life of Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949), a life filled with […]

Mother Archive: Reading and Conversation with Erika Morillo and Irit Reinheimer

H&H Books 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at H&H Books as author-artists Erika Morillo and Irit Reinheimer discuss Morillo's book Mother Archive: A Dominican Family Memoir---now a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Autobiography! In her book, Morillo reconciles the demons of her past, including a family murder kept secret, the mysterious disappearance of her father, the […]

The Bristol Riverside Theatre presents Mirrors and Distortions

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

Join Bristol Riverside Theatre for an in-depth post-show exploration of the powerful themes throughout the BRT production of Anna Deavere Smith’s Fires in the Mirrors! In the summer of 1991, Crown Heights, NY, exploded into three days of violence fed by rumors and competing narratives formed from incomplete facts. In the chaos, some saw anti-Black […]

The Philadelphia Theatre Company presents: Night Side Songs

The Philadelphia Theatre Company 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A ground-breaking ninety-minute new musical, Night Side Songs explores the intimacy of illness, mortality, and the incredible dignity of caregivers through the story of Yasmine Holly, a fictional character informed by interviews with real doctors, hospital staff, and patients, many from right here in Philadelphia. Night Side Songs is a musical convergence that reflects and […]

Temple Theaters Presents: OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD

Randall Theater 1301 W Norris St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Our Country’s Good By Timberlake Wertenbaker Directed by Taylor Harlow February 21st, 22nd, 23rd. Australia in 1789 is a hellish hole for English prisoners brought there to suffer. Out of these dreadful circumstances, a young married lieutenant is directing rehearsals of the first play ever staged in that country. With only two copies of the […]

The Museum for Art in Wood presents Gallery Groove

Museum for Art in Wood 141 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

For the first time ever, and for one night only, the Museum for Art in Wood transforms its exhibition gallery into the ultimate dance floor. With the art on vacation between exhibitions, we’re filling the space with electrifying beats and your best moves! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to dance the night away in one […]

Opening Reception | Joseph Lozano: A Discreet History of Trees & Lydia Panas: All The Dahlias at Gross McCleaf Gallery

Gross McCleaf Gallery 123 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We’re excited to announce two upcoming solo exhibitions at Gross McCleaf Gallery: ✨ Joseph Lozano: A Discreet History of Trees Rooted in storytelling, Joseph Lozano’s work blends historical narratives, personal reflections, and painterly exploration, transcending the boundaries of realism and abstraction. Inspired by his hikes in the Wissahickon and the lore of the 17th-century Hermits […]

Tatreez Workshop

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture 310 Master St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Tatreez Workshop with Johara Shamaa February 22nd, 2025 at 6 PM In this workshop, we will explore the rich history and cultural significance of Tatreez, the traditional Palestinian embroidery. Participants will learn about the origins of this art form, the different techniques used, and the symbolism behind motifs and patterns. We will learn about thobes […]