It's Ben's Birthday, You're Invited! Join us in celebration of Philadelphia’s favorite founding father and our very own namesake on his 320th birthday. This lively birthday bash is packed with hands-on fun, games, and music, plus a few surprises! Bonus Fun: Dress like Ben! Creative Franklin-inspired looks are encouraged. Featured Programming: Debut of Franklin’s Spark: […]
Nicole Glover is a fantasy writer with whose Murder & Magic series spans generations of a family with magical powers. Her work blends historical fiction with cozy fantasy. Her novels The Conductors and The Undertakers take place in post Civil War Philadelphia where Hetty Rhodes and her husband Benjy were part of the Underground Railroad […]
Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “Fake News and War of the Worlds,” a look at an infamous Orson Welles broadcast as an early lesson on mass media’s dangers, with Daniel H. Foster, associate professor and chair of liberal arts at Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute. On the evening of October 30th, 1938, somewhere between 6 and 12 million Americans […]
Get ready for our annual Star Wars spectacular! Dark Side Burlesque brings you the nerdiest, most dazzling burlesque and drag in the galaxy. Join us for an unforgettable evening of intergalactic glamour, humor, and fierce performances inspired by your favorite Star Wars characters. Franky Bradley's Sunday, January 18 Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm […]
Call for entries for the 2026 Saturday 'Visiter' Awards opens January 19, 2026, Edgar Allan Poe's birthday! Deadline for entry May 30, 2026. Visit the awards website for more information and guidelines for entry: SaturdayVisiterAwards.org The Saturday Visiter Awards are presented by Poe Baltimore to recognize a new generation of artists continuing Edgar Allan Poe’s legacy in […]
Bubbles have a way of making everything feel like an occasion. But beyond the celebration, sparkling wine has real depth, variety, and craftsmanship. In this guided class, we’ll explore several styles of sparkling wine, including Cava and Prosecco, while explaining how they’re produced and why they taste—and cost—so differently. You’ll come away knowing what to […]
Want to stop doomscrolling and get more involved in your local community for good in the new year? Community is the key to finding purpose and feeling better - and we’re here to help you plug in. Join Green Philly’s 3rd annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer — a fun, low-pressure way to connect with local organizations making […]
How has the makeup of who is an American changed since the American Revolution? How have the people in that changing face of America continuously reinvigorated and reasserted the founding ideals of the country? By examining the documents left by our ancestors in the time leading up to America’s 100th birthday, this display will ask […]
Celebrate the opening of Threaded Currents, a collaborative exhibition between PAFA and the Fabric Workshop & Museum. Featuring works by recent FWM apprentices who are also PAFA students or alumni, the show highlights large-scale screen prints, sketches, and textile objects that blend traditional fine arts training with experimental materials-based practices. Featured Image: Joshua Washington, "The […]
Welcome to the world of Kavatails! This Dry January, Neeko and Old City Kava Co. come together to blur the lines between cocktails and kava — crafted, intentional, and anything but ordinary.
Come to Marsha’s on Thursday, January 22, from 5 pm-11 pm. for the Charity Tap fundraiser. For every Modelo purchased, $2 will be donated to the Gender Justice Giving Circle of Bread and Roses.
Join The Print Center for a Gallery Talk and Opening Reception for three solo exhibitions awarded from the 100th ANNUAL International Competition: “Glen Baldridge: The Pond” “Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter: Epilogues of the Black Madonna” and “Adi Sundoro: Seeking Into The Folds” 5:30pm – Gallery Talks 6 – 7:30pm – Opening Reception […]
