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Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and talent on January 27th from 4:30–7:00 PM as Rock to the Future presents their MusiCore Winter Showcase! Rock to the Future's MusiCore After School program combines exciting music opportunities, instrumental instruction, peer collaboration, and live performance […]
ESPN pays homage to the city of Philadelphia, Eagles fandom and “The Philly Special,” the gutsiest play call in Super Bowl History, with the “Philly Phanfest." This is a free, one-day-only fan experience on Filbert Street at Reading Terminal Market that celebrates the premiere of […]
The Arts League presents its 2026 Artist Convening Weekend, a multi-day celebration of artistic practice and community building in West Philadelphia. The weekend begins Friday, February 27 with a free community art auction featuring local artists, with all proceeds supporting accessible arts education, followed by […]
The Arts League presents its 2026 Artist Convening Weekend, a multi-day celebration of artistic practice and community building in West Philadelphia. The weekend begins Friday, February 27 with a free community art auction featuring local artists, with all proceeds supporting accessible arts education, followed by […]
At Parkway Central Library, families can come together for a documentary screening, which is presented by PlantPop. Daylily is a free, feature length documentary that explores the devotion surrounding a plant that blooms for only one day. Through the personal stories of gardeners from different […]
In this activity, led by mixed media artist Kyra Pope, participants are invited to decorate the cover of their own handmade junk journal using a wide range of recycled and collage materials. These journals serve as a personal space to explore joy, identity, and self-expression! […]
