153rd Labor Day Volksfest at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein
The Cannstatter 9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PAEnjoy authentic German food, folk traditions, live music, and family fun at Philadelphia’s oldest German festival!
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Community Music Scholars Program Virtual Auditions
The CMSP Upper Division will be accepting virtual auditions up to September 1, 2025. There is no fee to audition; registration is required. The CMSP Upper Division seeks to support school music programs by providing individual instrumental instruction and other activities for students and families […]
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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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153rd Labor Day Volksfest at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein
The Cannstatter 9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PAEnjoy authentic German food, folk traditions, live music, and family fun at Philadelphia’s oldest German festival!
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Sonic Sunsets: Concert & Tour
Christ Church Burial Ground Arch St & N 5th St, Philadelphia, PAEnjoy an evening at Christ Church Burial Ground with live jazz and storytelling. Each month features a different group of artists, marking the changing of the seasons. Audiences are invited to picnic among the stones (BYOB). An additional guided mini-tour, offered prior to the show, […]
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PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Ants on a Log
Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe first Sunday of the month means free admission to the Barnes, with fun art activities, performances, and access to the Barnes collection. This Sunday, the award-winning duo Ants on a Log presents Rainbow Seekers, an interactive musical that helps children discover their superpowers through the magic of […]
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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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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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Philadelphia String Project at Temple University Open House
Presser Hall at Temple University 2001 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the Philadelphia String Project for an Open House. The Philadelphia String Project at Temple University (PSP) serves beginning young string (upper & lower) players (K-6th grade) from the Philadelphia area in this weekly 3-year program incorporating group lessons and string ensembles. Students are taught […]
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We Are the Seeds Philly
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnjoy live performances, painting, a panel discussion, and a marketplace celebrating indigenous arts and culture at the 6th Annual We Are the Seeds Philly event. This year, there will be a pow-wow, beautiful dancers representing a diversity of styles and regions. The weekend will be […]
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We Are the Seeds Philly
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnjoy live performances, painting, a panel discussion, and a marketplace celebrating indigenous arts and culture at the 6th Annual We Are the Seeds Philly event. This year, there will be a pow-wow, beautiful dancers representing a diversity of styles and regions. The weekend will be […]
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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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Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes
Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]
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Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes
Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]
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Ants on a Log Fall Concert at Queen Memorial Library
Queen Memorial Library 1201 S 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLibrary friends age 12 and under & families are invited to the Ants' Fall concert! Performed by trans/nonbinary musicians, the Ants' show features themes of inclusion, self-expression, community, and allyship.
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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 | […]
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DCS Symphony Explorers
McNichol Art Gallery, Thomas A. Bruder Life Center Neumann University 1 Neumann Dr, Aston, PA, United StatesJoin a FREE introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school age students accompanied by a parent or guardian, sponsored by the Delaware County Symphony. From 6:30 – 7:00 pm: learn about the double bass and music to be performed by Delaware County Symphony […]
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Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory
23rd Street Armory 2345 Armory Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStep inside the 23rd Street Armory and be transported to Munich’s Wies’n! Philadelphia’s biggest Oktoberfest brings together Hofbrau beer, German specialties, Oompah bands, and thousands of pretzels beneath a festive Bavarian tent. Three lively sessions over two days...prost!
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Barrington Harvest Festival
Clements Bridg Road Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJBring the whole family to one of the area’s largest harvest celebrations! Explore over 100 craft and food vendors, classic cars, live music, stage shows, bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, and fun for all ages along Clements Bridge Road. Barrington, NJ is about […]
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Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory
23rd Street Armory 2345 Armory Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStep inside the 23rd Street Armory and be transported to Munich’s Wies’n! Philadelphia’s biggest Oktoberfest brings together Hofbrau beer, German specialties, Oompah bands, and thousands of pretzels beneath a festive Bavarian tent. Three lively sessions over two days...prost!
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Luck be a Lady: The Music of Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett
Marian Anderson Hall 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStep into a world of timeless elegance and unforgettable melodies as the Philly Pops present Luck Be A Lady — a swingin’ salute to the music of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. Inspired by the iconic final concert collaboration Bennett and Lady Gaga, velvety-smooth vocalists […]
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The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]
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The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]
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The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]
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The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]
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Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule Holiday Spectacular!
Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLet your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with their annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs, and the thrilling sounds of […]
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Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule Holiday Spectacular!
Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLet your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with their annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs, and the thrilling sounds of […]
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Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule Holiday Spectacular!
Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLet your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with their annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs, and the thrilling sounds of […]