Cannonball Festival
Multiple LocationsA month-long celebration of experimental arts and performances, held at venues throughout the city. Check the link below for venues and tickets!
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Reimagined Street Scenes
Old City Publishing 628 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, PA, United StatesThis installation features six illuminated art panels handcrafted by Lisa Marie Patzer Studios. The visuals are inspired by photographic 35mm slides shot by Ben Kabakow, a NYC postal worker and photographer. Lisa Marie Patzer is a digital media artist, designer, and entrepreneur creating site-specific art […]
Free
Weeknights at the Wagner—A Flood of Pictures—Photography Deepens the Waters
Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLearn how illustrations, photographs and other visual communications came to permeate everyday lives and experiences in the United States. Join this free Weeknights at the Wagner talk, where Dr. Michael Leja will take the audience to the formative period of a cultural transformation in the […]
Free
Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection
InLiquid 1400 N American St #314, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTwo photographers, Donald Camp and Clarence Williams, reflect on the history of Hurricane Katrina in their two-person exhibition, Revelations: an Evolution of Introspection, at the InLiquid Gallery in the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA. Ideally, this artwork and the education our programming will provide can […]
Free
First Friday: Start Talking Science
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWant to know what really happens in a laboratory? Want to meet scientists doing cutting-edge research in physics, medicine, biochemistry, and more? Then Start Talking Science! This First Friday, you’ll meet dozens of researchers from local universities, presenting innovative projects and answering your questions live […]
“From the Earth, We Rise” Opening Reception
The National Old City Apartments 121 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin a celebration of the opening of "From the Earth, We Rise" at The National Old City Apartments. "From the Earth, We Rise" is an exploration of movement and surrender in human nature’s purest form. It showcases the work of artists Kimberly Stemler and Nancy […]
Free
Philadelphia Museum of Art Family Festival: Things That Go
Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome on, vamanos! Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month and discover art in motion. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Art Kids Studio | South Vaulted Walkway Zoom, vroom, or sail your way through a project celebrating art on the move. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Sensory-Friendly Quiet Zone | […]
A Marvelous Night of Minerals: An ‘Earthly Matters’ Opening Celebration
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the Science History Institute for the opening of Earthly Matters, a new permanent exhibition that explores the history and science behind a collection of more than 20 minerals. These elements, crystals, gemstones—and even a meteorite!—tell stories of human curiosity about the natural world around us. Visitors […]
American Philosophical Society Family Fun Day
American Philosophical Society Museum 104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesInspired by APS Museum's 2025 exhibition, Philadelphia, The Revolutionary City, take part in a variety of activities as they welcome the fall weather and celebrate the remaining months of their current exhibition. There will be hands-on activities, games, and snacks for the whole family.
Bespoke Matter
Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn Bespoke Matter, five artists challenge and expand usual definitions and explore traditional decorative arts through untraditional lenses. Their work poses a compelling question: What happens when an object is no longer functional? Including pieces representing furniture, wallpaper, decorative plates, porcelain vessels, and tapestry, Philadelphia-based […]
Free
Spooky Science Day at The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the spooky season with a day full of fall-inspired activities and Halloween fun for all ages. From hands-on programming to festive photo opportunities, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. Featured Programming: That’s Gross! Live Science Show: Get ready to laugh, learn, and squirm as we […]
Reimagined Street Scenes
Old City Publishing 628 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, PA, United StatesThis installation features six illuminated art panels handcrafted by Lisa Marie Patzer Studios. The visuals are inspired by photographic 35mm slides shot by Ben Kabakow, a NYC postal worker and photographer. Lisa Marie Patzer is a digital media artist, designer, and entrepreneur creating site-specific art […]
Free
Bespoke Matter Opening Reception
Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the opening reception of the "Bespoke Matter" exhibit with a walkthrough of the exhibition accompanied by the artists. More information about this exhibit can be found here.
First Friday: Nautical Navigation at the Science History Institute
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThink you have what it takes to survive on the seven seas? What will you eat? What will you wear? And, perhaps most importantly, how will you get there? Test your skills in a nautical navigation choose-your-own-adventure game! Traveling merchants and explorers throughout time have […]
Uplift Voices: Art That Speaks
The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFor many young people in Uplift’s grief services, a picture truly says a thousand words. Since their founding in 2000, Uplift’s clinicians have invited youth and caregivers to engage in creative expression of their grief through art and storytelling. These art-making activities help attendees explore […]
Collage for Compassion Cancer Benefit Art Exhibition
The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland 4100 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Cancer Support Community is pleased to announce Collage for Compassion, a fundraising benefit and exhibition in partnership with Philadelphia CollageWorks. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at the beautiful historic Ridgeland Mansion in West Fairmount Park on […]
PAX Unplugged 2025
Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate all things tabletop gaming at PAX Unplugged 2025, featuring: An expansive expo hall featuring over 300 of tabletop gaming’s biggest developers and publishers In-depth panel discussions from top industry professionals and content creators from across YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch Live events featuring iconic gaming […]
PAX Unplugged 2025
Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate all things tabletop gaming at PAX Unplugged 2025, featuring: An expansive expo hall featuring over 300 of tabletop gaming’s biggest developers and publishers In-depth panel discussions from top industry professionals and content creators from across YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch Live events featuring iconic gaming […]
PAX Unplugged 2025
Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate all things tabletop gaming at PAX Unplugged 2025, featuring: An expansive expo hall featuring over 300 of tabletop gaming’s biggest developers and publishers In-depth panel discussions from top industry professionals and content creators from across YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch Live events featuring iconic gaming […]
Reimagined Street Scenes
Old City Publishing 628 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, PA, United StatesThis installation features six illuminated art panels handcrafted by Lisa Marie Patzer Studios. The visuals are inspired by photographic 35mm slides shot by Ben Kabakow, a NYC postal worker and photographer. Lisa Marie Patzer is a digital media artist, designer, and entrepreneur creating site-specific art […]
Free
Reimagined Street Scenes
Old City Publishing 628 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, PA, United StatesThis installation features six illuminated art panels handcrafted by Lisa Marie Patzer Studios. The visuals are inspired by photographic 35mm slides shot by Ben Kabakow, a NYC postal worker and photographer. Lisa Marie Patzer is a digital media artist, designer, and entrepreneur creating site-specific art […]
Free