Young Artist Summer Camp: Made to Wear, Made with Care: Functional & Wearable Art
2026-01-26 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Arts League, 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
Our youngest designers create simple jewelry, paint on fabric, and craft wearable items such as crowns, capes, and accessories. They’ll explore color, pattern, and personal style while learning that art isn’t just for walls; it can be worn, shared, and carried with you wherever you go.

Blooms (3rd-5th): Wear Your Art

Middle-level artists learn beading techniques, basic hand-sewing, tie-dye, and accessory-making. They’ll design and create jewelry, bags, patches, and wearable pieces that express their personality. Students explore how fashion serves as a form of self-expression and learn skills they can use to personalize their own wardrobe.

Roots (6th-12th): Made to Wear, Made with Care

Our oldest designers explore fiber arts, advanced jewelry-making techniques, and wearable sculpture. They’ll learn about sustainable fashion, upcycling, and how wearable art challenges the boundaries between craft, fashion, and fine art. This group creates sophisticated pieces, from hand-stitched garments to sculptural jewelry, that are both functional and thought-provoking.

The Orator: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2026-01-26 17:30 - 19:30 | The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
University of Pennsylvania African American Resource Center presents The Orator: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Orator is a true story, highlighting the journeyof K Rose, a gifted child orator, growing up in the city of Philadelphia underthe influence and tutelage of her mother. While her home life shaped heroratorical gift, the Black Baptist church provided the stage for her oratorical gift to be nurtured. Taking notice of the young girl’s oratorical gift, whenshe spoke on youth day at the Historical St. Paul’s Baptist church in NorthPhiladelphia, was Dr. William Cousins, an optometrist, civic leader and member of the civic group, Philadelphia Frontiers. Dr. Cousins makes a very unusual request to K. Rose at the age of thirteen, to learn the I Have a Dream speech, by the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King jr.

Performed as a one-women show, the performance, highlights the history of the African American family and community.

Admission is FREE

A World in the Making: The Shakers at the ICA
2026-01-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Institue of Contemporary Art, 118 S 36th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
Join the ICA on Friday, January 30th, as we celebrate the opening of A World in the Making: The Shakers.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to explore our new exhibition alongside artists, curators, and other ICA community members.

The evening will feature live music and light refreshments throughout, with an opening set by Hudson Rivers, a performance by The Foundation Singers, and a closing DJ set by Rashid Zakat.

7:00 PM | Opening Set by Hudson Rivers

8:00 PM | Performance by The Foundation Singers

9:00PM | DJ Set by Rashid Zakat

Light refreshments will be provided.

Note: ICA will be closed to the public until 7 PM on Friday, January 30th. Our regular visitation hours will resume on Saturday, January 31st at 12 PM.

Beginner Yoga at Studio 34
2026-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
This welcoming yoga class at Studio 34 offers a thoughtful introduction to the practice, perfect for beginners or anyone looking to reconnect with the fundamentals. The slower, more intentional pace focuses on clear, safe alignment in foundational poses, creating space to build confidence and body awareness. Expect a supportive, low-pressure environment where you can learn, explore, and enjoy gentle movement. All bodies and levels of experience are welcome.

Garden Court Community Association: Community Meeting
2026-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Global Leadership Academy Southwest, 5200 Pine St., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
Community members are invited to provide feedback on the 52nd Street Commercial Corridor Improvement Project as the city continues working on the conceptual design. Launched in 2024, the project aims to bring improvements to the portion of the street between Arch and Pine, which would make the corridor “safer, cleaner and greener” for all.

The proposed plan includes traffic calming measures, transit and streetscape improvements, and improved curbside parking and loading.

The project is currently in its design stage and includes a series of public meetings and online survey where community members can provide input. Since last summer, businesses and neighbors were asked for feedback on traffic safety issues and potential design tools. A draft conceptual design plan for the commercial corridor was developed in the Fall 2025 based on the gathered input and analysis.

The next phase of the project, scheduled for this spring/summer, includes more community meetings where an updated design plan will be shared with the public for more input and additional changes. The conceptual design is expected to be finalized in the fall after which the City will begin seeking funds for construction.

Residents or business owners who cannot attend the meeting are asked to fill out the project survey

The project is in partnership with the Enterprise Center and community stakeholders. For more details and updates, go here.

A World in the Making: The Shakers: Opening Celebration
2026-01-30 19:00 | Institue of Contemporary Art, 118 S 36th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
Join the ICA on Friday, January 30th, as we celebrate the opening of A World in the Making: The Shakers.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to explore our new exhibition alongside artists, curators, and other ICA community members.

Light refreshments will be provided.

A World in the Making: The Shakers explores the design legacy of the Shakers, a religious group whose values of community, labor, and equality shaped their furniture, architecture, and everyday objects. Through works by contemporary artists influenced by the Shakers, alongside original Shaker-made pieces, the exhibition considers how their design principles remain relevant today.

Rise & Ritual Grand Opening
2026-01-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Rise & Ritual, 1439 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103-6791
The wait is almost over. Rise & Ritual (1439 N 52nd St) is ready to pour its first cups next weekend, January 31 to February 1, and invite you into a space made for slowing down and reconnecting. Come breathe in the herbs, sip something healing, and celebrate a brand rooted in intention, wellness, and community. They can’t wait to brew this beginning with you!

CultureFest! Lunar New Year at the Penn Museum
2026-01-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
The Penn Museum (3260 South Street) welcomes the Year of the Horse with its 45th annual CultureFest! Lunar New Year, one of the longest-running cultural celebrations in the country. The daylong festival features live dance performances, storytelling, art-making, educational workshops, Tai Chi, a cultural marketplace, and a Lion Dance finale that has become a family favorite.

All activities are included with Museum admission, with free entry for select groups. Stay tuned for the full schedule and exact event details.

First Time Homebuyer Workshop, hosted by Forty Acres F.R.E.E. Tour, the Baobab Sentre, Perfect Place Real Estate, Rate, Two Locals Brewery
2026-01-31 11:30 - 12:30 | Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
Jump into the world of homeownership with Perfect Place Real Estate and Rate’s First Time Homebuyer Workshop! This in-person event is perfect if you’re ready to learn the ropes and make your dream home a reality. We’ll cover all the basics, answer your questions, and help you feel confident about taking that big step. Don’t miss out on this friendly, info-packed session designed just for you! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-time-homebuyer-workshop-tickets-1979125641069?aff=oddtdtcreator

Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum - on view through spring 2026
2026-02-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
A new exhibition curated by undergraduate students from the University of Pennsylvania explores the deep human history associated with a popular hue that has stood the test of time—Into the Blue: The Pursuit of a Color opens Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Penn Museum.

Unlike today, blue was not easy to produce nor acquire in the ancient past. The relentless pursuit of blue for use in textiles and art has led to the development of ingenious methods in producing this rare, highly prized color that holds significant meaning for diverse cultures around the world throughout history.

Into the Blue spans 4,000 years—displaying 20 objects from across the Penn Museum’s collections, including select artifacts from the Middle East, China, Africa, ancient Egypt, and Central America.

The exhibition examines three themes: Obtaining Blue, Making Blue, and Synthesizing Blue.

Obtaining Blue highlights the mining and transportation of lapis lazuli, a semi-precious gemstone used in decorative and ceremonial objects in the Middle East—along with the trapping of kingfishers, brightly colored birds whose feathers were used to decorate articles of adornment in China.

Into the Blue will be on view through spring 2026 and is included with Penn Museum admission.

Celebrate Two Locals Anniversary Celebration - Drinks, DJ's and more
2026-02-01 14:00 - 19:00 | Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
Two Locals Brewing is closing out its anniversary week with a party this Sunday, February 1!

All are welcome to join Philadelphia’s first black-owned brewery to wrap up a full week of celebration! From 2 to 7 PM, expect BBQ from @meatzbymeez, DJ sets from @macwondo and @nuvoreesh, and $3 anniversary beers flowing all afternoon. Good food, great music, cold beer, and a packed taproom. Come celebrate with Two Locals.

WXPN Welcomes: Loudon Wainwright III & Chris Smither
2026-02-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
They first met in the late 1960s amidst the folk revival, and since then, Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither have each made an indelible mark on the contemporary singer-songwriter scene. With influences from folk, country, jazz and rock, Wainwright’s music is rich, candid and witty, as he “wrings more human truth out of his contradiction than any other songwriter of his generation.” Smither’s folk and blues sound is layered over the ever-present backbeat of his tapping feet, taking “the blues in a direction entirely his own: stoic existential ruminations sung in a pained, weathered moan and set to quietly virtuosic guitar.” Don’t miss this Penn Live Arts debut of two music icons. (The New York Times)

The Deep Dig: Enduring Traditions of Native North America at Penn Live Arts
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Join Penn Live Arts for a four-week online course exploring Native North America through the Penn Museum’s newly opened gallery. Developed in partnership with Indigenous Consulting Curators, the course centers Native voices and stories of resilience from the Lenape, Pueblo, and Lingít peoples. Classes stream on VXP with interactive images, recordings, and digital materials, and no prior archaeology or anthropology experience is required.

Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine
2026-02-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound bath, and meditation from local practitioners. Slow down and savor a mindful gallery exploration or spark creativity by dropping in to an artmaking session. Explore a rotating lineup of curated artisans in our wellness marketplace and enjoy light bites and botanical refreshments at their botanical bar.

Karaoke Every Wednesday at Bulletin Bar
2026-02-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Gather Food Hall, 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sing your heart out every Wednesday night at Bulletin Bar inside Gather Food Hall. Hosted by In the Mix Bar Scene, this weekly karaoke night runs from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and brings big energy, crowd favorites, and an open mic for anyone ready to grab it.

Spirituality on Tap
2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Dahlak Paradise, 4708 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss – not debate – questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc.

While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith group, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome.

Drinks and food optional, and on your own.

Sip & Shop: Mulled Wine & Love Songs at Manzanita's
2026-02-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Manzanita Vintage Boutique & Gift Shop, 4206 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
Feeling the winter blues? Join Manzanita Philly for a cozy weekend celebrating platonic love with Sip & Shop vibes, mulled wine, and love songs on Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14. And on Saturday from 1–4 PM, settle in for tarot readings with the Astral Botanica!

First Friday: Philly Homegrown at Plant & People
2026-02-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Plant & People, 3952 Lancaster Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
All are welcome to come out to First Friday at Plant & People, a Black-owned plant shop and café, as we launch Philly Homegrown, a new section highlighting local makers, artists, and creatives. Browse unique, locally made goods while enjoying free wine, live music, and an easygoing, community-centered atmosphere. Stop by, support local talent, and spend the evening connecting with neighbors and small businesses doing great work.

Through the Lens of Black History: Reflections on the Photography of Leandre Jackson #BHM
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Kislak Center Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, 6th Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 3420 Walnut Street
Join a discussion about the remarkable career of photographer Leandre Jackson, in conversation with curator Dr. Samir Meghelli. This event is free and open to the public.

From James Baldwin to Jay-Z, from Maya Angelou to Muhammad Ali, from Prince to Patti LaBelle, and from Fela Kuti to Coretta Scott King, photographer Leandre Jackson has captured countless luminaries with his camera over the last 50 years. With his photography collection now residing at the Penn Libraries’ Kislak Center, join Leandre Jackson in conversation with curator Dr. Samir Meghelli (C’04) as they discuss Jackson’s remarkable career documenting the lives and work of Black history-makers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

This event is co-sponsored by the Greenfield Intercultural Center.

About the speakers

Leandre K. Jackson is a widely exhibited and published photographer whose work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, books, CDs, and on television. He has had solo exhibitions at Widener University Art Gallery, Swarthmore College, Antioch College, the Free Library of Philadelphia, Penn’s W.E.B. Du Bois College House, Rider College, and Rowan University. His photographs are part of the permanent collection of Howard University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Swarthmore College, and now Penn’s Kislak Center. He received his B.A. in English from Swarthmore College and his M.A. in Communications from Temple University.

Dr. Samir Meghelli is an award-winning curator, historian, writer, and educator. He currently serves as a Museum Curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture. He is also a Visiting Scholar-in-Residence at American University’s Metropolitan Policy Center. He received his B.A. (magna cum laude) from the University of Pennsylvania and his M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in History from Columbia University.

Tyshawn Sorey at Penn Live Arts
2026-02-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Tyshawn Sorey, MacArthur Fellow, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and professor of music at Penn, pays tribute to jazz pioneer Max Roach and his 1968 album, Members, Don’t Git Weary, a recording with context embedded in one of the most pivotal cultural periods of the 20th century. For this Philadelphia premiere, Sorey’s new arrangements wink at the originals, but also capture the current moment in our cyclical history. Sorey, on drums, will be joined by Adam O’Farrill (trumpet), Mark Shim (tenor saxophone), Lex Korten (piano) and Tyrone Allen (bass) for this heartfelt snapshot of Roach’s music.

West Philly Bizarre x Jezabel's Pop Up
2026-02-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Jezabel’s, 206-208 S 45th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
West Philly Bizarre is popping up at Jezabel’s Cafe with a cozy, cabin-fever–breaking mix of vintage, art, home goods, and handmade finds. Swing by weekends Feb 7–8 and 14–15 to shop local makers, then treat yourself to Jezabel’s empanadas and Argentinean sweets while you’re there. Consider this your Valentine’s season excuse to browse, snack, and linger a little.

Valentine's Card Printing with Soapbox
2026-02-07 14:00 - 17:00 | The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library, 4700 Kingsessing Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
Drop by The Soapbox to print your own letterpress Valentines and spend some time making something truly by hand. During this open studio event, participants can jump in anytime to print a set of six cards using designs created by this year’s fellows—each year’s designs are completely new. Come play with ink, paper, and presses, and leave with a stack of handmade Valentines ready to share. Advance registration is $10, with day-of spots available for $12.

The Thinking Cap: A Magical Black History Month Storytime #BHM
2026-02-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us at the library for a journey throughout African American history with Mlajeni Magical Theater! Local storyteller Mr. Q will host a special storytime featuring puppets, magic, and crafts.

Sojourner, a One Woman Show at Curio Theatre #BHM
2026-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Friends of Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103-6791
Celebrate Black History month with a week of live theatre!

Starting February 7, Curio Theatre Company will present Sojourner, a one-woman show written by Richard Lamonte Pierce and starring award-winning actress Zuhairah McGill.

McGill portrays Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, sharing the stories and experiences of the abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and author. The play explores Truth’s life, including her enslavement in the North, her dramatic escape, and her fight against slavery. It also delves into her interactions with historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

The show runs February 7 to 14 at 7 p.m. and is open to audiences of all ages. There are two Saturday matinee performances at 3 p.m.. Previews will take place February 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. Opening night is February 6 at 7 p.m.

Performances are at Curio Theatre located at 4740 Baltimore Ave.

Dicken's Day presented by Friends of Clark Park
2026-02-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Friends of Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103-6791
Friends of Clark Park invites you to join us for a festive Dickens celebration in the park. We’ll gather at Elmwood Methodist Church for the main program, then walk together to the Dickens statue for a short ceremony and dancing with the Kingsessing Morris Dancers. Afterward, we’ll keep the celebration going with pizza at Clarkville, compliments of FoCP. Come celebrate community, tradition, and a little Dickensian joy with us.

Super Bowl Watch Party at Two Locals Brewing Co.
2026-02-08 17:00 - 22:00 | Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
This Sunday, come hungry and thirsty.

Cesily will be popping up at Two Locals for one day only, serving her signature Love Meals during the Big Game. If you’ve had her food before, you already know. If you haven’t, this is the moment.

Service starts at 3 PM and runs until sellout, so don’t wait until halftime hoping there are still plates left. Drink specials will be flowing all day, including $10 boilermakers, $25 beer pitchers, and $30 margarita pitchers.

Grab a plate, catch the game, and settle in. This menu is available only for Super Bowl Sunday.

Tuesday Tasting Series at Gather Food Hall
2026-02-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Gather Food Hall, 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Join Gather on Tuesday, February 10, from 4–6 PM at Bulletin Bar for a Hornitos Tequila Tasting, presented by Southern Wines!

Stop by to sample tequila and cocktails, enjoy great company, and take advantage of our Happy Hour from 3–6 PM. It’s the perfect chance to unwind, meet some new people, and hang out after work.

Plus, enjoy free merch giveaways while supplies last!

All are welcome for a fun and flavorful afternoon🍋‍🟩

Stellar Bars & Jams at Dahlak Paradise
2026-02-12 09:00 - 18:00 | Dahlak Paradise, 4708 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
An inclusive open jam where hip hop bars/lyrics, spoken word prose, and freestyle cypher flows intersect with live and digital instruments.Every 2nd Thursday!! (and open jams EVERY thursday at Dahlak!)

Galentine's Day Happy Hour
2026-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Jezabel’s, 206-208 S 45th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Discover the indulgent flavors of Argentina with Jezabel’s in this immersive, hands-on Alfajor class led by Chef Jezabel Careaga. You’ll learn the secrets to perfect alfajor dough, explore classic dulce de leche and alternative fillings, and practice filling and assembling your own cookies with expert guidance. All ingredients and equipment are provided, and you’ll leave with plenty of alfajores to enjoy and take home. After class, settle in for a relaxed happy hour featuring NW Argentine–inspired tapas and complimentary vermut, with BYOB optional.
