| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | First Friday PhiladelphiaMarch 2, 2012 - Ongoing Want proof of Philadelphia’s happening art scene? Everyone is invited to come down to Old City for First Fridays. On the first Friday evening of every month the streets fill with art lovers of all kinds who wander among... | | 03/02/12- Ongoing | |
Arts in Sacred PlacesMay 17, 2012 - Ongoing Partners for Sacred Places brings together a national network of expert professionals who understand the value of a congregation’s architectural assets, its worth as a faith community, and the significance of its service to the community at large.
Through our training programs, information clearinghouse, and professional network, we have helped congregations in all 50 states. Stories of success unfolding in cities, towns, and rural areas inform Partners’ knowledge bank.... | | 05/17/12- Ongoing | |
Audacious Freedom: African Americans In Philadelphia 1776-1876Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia September 10, 2009 - Ongoing This permanent exhibition details the freedom journey of African Americans in Philadelphia during the nation's first century. Stories of individuals and groups highlight the Underground Railroad, the free black community in Philadelphia, African American soldiers in the Civil War, and early struggles for civil rights. | African American Museum of Philadelphia | 09/10/09- Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Washington's Christmas Day CrossingPresented by Friends of Washington Crossing Park at Washington Crossing Historic Park December 25, 2012 Everyone is invited to join us in honoring the soldiers of 1776 as we recreate their heroic Crossing of the Delaware. Attendees should wear warm clothes, arrive early and be prepared to walk a bit from parking as we always have a full house to celebrate the holiday in this patriotic fashion. Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 river crossing. During the event, visitors watch as... | Friends of Washington Crossing Park | 12/25/12 | Washington Crossing |
Lancaster First FridayPresented by LancasterARTS January 6-December 7, 2012 Everyone is invited to join LancasterARTS in celebrating the arts and the wonderfully diverse arts community in the City of Lancaster each First Friday of the month. Download a guide with map and get the latest info on exhibitions, performances and more at 60+ venues from www.lancasterarts.com. | LancasterARTS | 01/06/12- 12/07/12 | Lancaster |
First Friday Art Walk in LebanonPresented by Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts at Lebanon Art Center May 6, 2011 - Ongoing Lebanon's First Friday Art Walk is a monthly cultural banquet featuring all kinds of art and craft with musical and theatrical trimmings. The City's Galleries, Bars, Clubs, Stores, Restaurants and Churches have come together to offer wall and performance space to the local Art community. The vibrant result is that, from month to month visitors can have anything from Celtic Singing Sessions through Pennsylvania Dutch Art to Zombie walks. The Art Walk is inexpensive, all-ages entertainment in... | Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts | 05/06/11- Ongoing | Lebanon |
Capitalism by Gaslight: Presented by Library Company of Philadelphia January 17-August 24, 2012 Drawing on books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines, prints, photographs, and ephemera in the Library Company's collection, guest curator Wendy Woloson explores underground urban commerce in the 19th century in our upcoming exhibition "Capitalism by Gaslight: The Shadow Economies of 19th-Century America."
The exhibition focuses on how many Americans earned their livings outside the spheres of wholesale and retail commerce, conducting economic transactions in illicit and... | Library Company of Philadelphia | 01/17/12- 08/24/12 | |
Love Letter Mural ToursPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at Love Park March 20, 2010 - Ongoing A collaboration with internationally-renowned artist Stephen Powers, Love Letter is a series of over 50 rooftop murals and street-level signs in and around the Market Street corridor in West Philadelphia, spanning from 46th Street through 63rd Street created during the summer of 2009. On this weekly tour, take a ride on the El train accompanied by a Mural Arts Program tour guide to learn intimate details about the renowned Love Letter project and other murals along the way. Tour... | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 03/20/10- Ongoing | Philadelphia |
From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce SpringsteenPresented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 17-September 3, 2012 Everyone is invited to celebrate the right to free expression at an exhibition that rocks! Explore Springsteen’s legendary career in From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen, the first major exhibition about the pioneering American songwriter. Created by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, this must-see exhibition makes its East Coast debut at the National Constitution Center—the first and only venue where it is slated to... | National Constitution Center | 02/17/12- 09/03/12 | Philadelphia |
47th Annual Polish-American FestivalPresented by National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa at National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa September 1-September 10, 2012 Everyone is invited to come celebrate with us. Festival Admission Includes: Unlimited Entrance to All Midway Rides - All Day Long! Entrance to all Entertainment Shows, including Dance Ensembles, Bands & Major Performing Artists. Admission to all Special Events, Exhibits, Polish Village & the Children's Playground! FREE PARKING! BUSES WELCOME! ADVANCE GROUP RATES AVAILABLE (Advance Ticket Application) | National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa | 09/01/12- 09/10/12 | Doylestown |
19th Annual Outdoor Arts & Crafts FestivalPresented by New Hope Chamber of Commerce at New Hope-Solebury High School September 29-September 30, 2012 We are excited to invite you to join us for a bigger and more exciting New Hope Arts and Crafts. Over 150 artists present and sell their work at the annual juried New Hope Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival. Organized by the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce, this prestigious event features the work of premier artists and craftspeople specializing in oil painting, pastels, watercolors, drawing, etching, mixed media, black & white and color photography, soft and hard sculpture,... | New Hope Chamber of Commerce | 09/29/12- 09/30/12 | New Hope |
Frankford Avenue First FridayPresented by New Kensington Community Development Corporation at Various Locations May 1, 2009 - Ongoing Everyone is invited to join Fishtown and Kensington for a night of art and culture. Gritty neighborhoods with a unique artistic culture open themselves up, with galleries, bars and restaurants open late. Check out the official website for individual gallery listings the week before First Friday. | New Kensington Community Development Corporation | 05/01/09- Ongoing | |
Craft Spoken HerePresented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art May 5-August 12, 2012 The Philadelphia Museum of Art will open an exhibition presenting objects by 39 craft artists from 11 countries who work in a variety of media, including ceramic, rubber, bronze, glass, wood, silver, silk, and natural fibers. Craft Spoken Here highlights both the distinctive approaches taken by each of the individuals represented in the exhibition as well as the formal and expressive affinities that they share. The links between these artists reflect the continuing vitality of craft as a... | Philadelphia Museum of Art | 05/05/12- 08/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Philly Lindy Hop Avg. Event Rating(4.8 Stars): Presented by Philly Lindy Hop at Arts Parlor May 1, 2010 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (4.8 Stars):  Philly Lindy Hop is dedicated to spreading the love of Swing Dancing in Philadelphia. They offer classes on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons at the Arts Parlor on South Broad. They specialize in getting first-timers started, and training you up until you're a solid intermediate. Whether you'd like to learn in the evening or on the weekend, in progressive series or in drop-in lessons, Philly Lindy Hop offers something for everyone. Total newbies are invited to come start at the... | Philly Lindy Hop | 05/01/10- Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Architectural Walking ToursPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia at Various Locations October 23, 2010 - Ongoing The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment. | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 10/23/10- Ongoing | |
Hooked on Wood: The Allure of the Fish Decoy Presented by The Center for Art in Wood May 18-July 21, 2012 This exhibition will showcase modern fish decoys and highlight historical works as early as 3000 years ago. The history and craft of fishing lores will be explored with over 100 fish decoys on display: Ice spearing decoys – a handmade utilitarian tool, trophy fish – decorative piscatorial portraits, fishing lures and baits and folk sculpture. Even though the majority of hooked fishing lures were mass manufactured on the lathe by a number of companies through the century, this... | The Center for Art in Wood | 05/18/12- 07/21/12 | |
Life AquaticPresented by The Center for Art in Wood May 18-July 21, 2012 To complement the Hooked on Wood exhibition, six artists have been invited to produce new work interpreted by, and response to the themes of sea life. Pulling inspiration from water, sea animals and plants we have let the artists’ imagination dive into the topic to produce captivation sculptures, wall hangings, and even imaginative creatures that may lurk in the abyss. Artists include: Michael De Forest, Satoshi Fujinuma, Michael Hosulak, Janel Jacobson, Merryll Saylan, and David... | The Center for Art in Wood | 05/18/12- 07/21/12 | |
| Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology | 09/18/11- 08/31/12 | Philadelphia |