African American Museum in Philadelphia: 2025 Juneteenth Block Party 
June 19 | 12-7 p.m. | Join the museum as they commemorate the 160th legacy of Juneteenth and celebrate their 49th anniversary. In partnership with Wawa and Welcome America, AAMP will host an all-day, family-friendly outdoor festival led by our mistress of ceremonies, Philadelphia’s own Patty Jackson from iHeart Radio and WDAS-FM. There will be live entertainment, activations, games, and education for everyone to enjoy. The museum is free for guests, courtesy of Wawa.
701 Arch St.

Avenue of the Arts Block Party 
June 21 | 12 p.m. | Ensemble Arts is partnering with Wawa Welcome America and the Avenue of the Arts to present this free annual block party. On stage at Broad and Spruce Streets performances will feature selections from the upcoming 2025-26 Broadway season shows as well as top-tier local artists. Inside the Kimmel Center will welcome guests with family-friendly lawn games, behind-the-scenes tours and more. 
South Broad St.

Barnes Foundation
The Barnes is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution that houses an unparalleled art collection and organizes special exhibits and public programming. See below for some event highlights.

• PECO Free First Sunday Family Day | First Sunday of every month | 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. | This event offers no-cost admission to the collection galleries as well as an array of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, musical performances, and interactive workshops.
• First Friday | First Friday of every month | 6-9 p.m. | Enjoy an evening of art, live music, cocktails, and access to the collection at our monthly First Friday mixer. New for 2024, the Garden Restaurant at the Barnes Foundation will be partnering with award-winning Philadelphia Chefs for inspired, one-night-only pop-up dinners. 

2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., 215.278.7000

Beat The Bomb 
Ongoing | Choose from 1-hour Bomb Missions, where teams of 4 to 6 suit up in hazmat gear, dodge lasers and crack codes. 
1218 Chestnut St. 

Jon Poblador Composition No. 44 (Two Arrows), 2024

Bridgette Mayer Gallery: Chapel of Color, a solo exhibition by Jon Poblador, artist reception and happy hour 
June 27 | 5-7:30 p.m. This exhibition is comprised of 20 paintings and drawings that celebrate the transformative qualities of repetition, building surface, and structure as pathways to stillness. Through a meticulous process of building thin layers of paint in rectangular forms, Poblador creates slow and deliberate work with subtle shifts and irregularities in each composition.   
709 Walnut St., 215.413.8893   

Chris’ Jazz Café: Jake Kaplan Hosts The Philly Jazz Series 
June 12, 19, 26 | 10:30 p.m. | Enjoy jazz performances every Thursday night starting at 10:30pm. Tickets include discounted drinks and half-price bar snacks. 
1421 Sansom St.

City Winery

• Dell-P Transition Power Album Release Concert | June 19 | 7:30 p.m. 
• Boy Band Project Brunch | June 22 | 12 p.m. | The boys re-imagine the sound, movement, and energy of NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Hanson, One Direction, 98 Degrees, O-town, BoyzIIMen, Jonas Brothers and more. This musical thrill-fest features a group of boys direct from Broadway’s Wicked, Hairspray, Mamma Mia, The Book of Mormon, Altar Boyz, and Rock of Ages.
• Lalah Hathaway | June 25-26 | Times vary | 5x GRAMMY award-winning singer/songwriter and producer and 10-time nominee. Undeniable music royalty and a 30-year music industry veteran, Lalah's music transcends genre.

 990 Filbert St., 267.479.7373

Free Library of Philadelphia: Juneteenth | Legacy In Ink Community Book Fair and Exhibition Opening
June 21 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | In partnership with Black Docents Collective and Literacy Nation, the library welcomes all to attend a daylong Juneteenth celebration with workshops, discussions, and presentations. Authors, illustrators, editors, publishers and book enthusiasts will have opportunities to network, see new works and share skills and projects. Free registration is encouraged but not required via Eventbrite. This event includes the opening of our special exhibit honoring Philly's long tradition of Black Authorship and Self Publishing.  
Parkway Central Branch, 1901 Vine Street 
 

The Fabric Workshop and Museum
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum devoted both to the creation and presentation of innovative works of art. Below are some of their offerings.

• Hands-On Screenprinting and Studio Tour | Saturdays | Explore the facilities and learn about the printing process, browse artist designs from archives, and make your own print to take home. 
• Soft/Cover Exhibition | Through August 17 | Soft/Cover surveys the many surprising ways artists have used fabric and screenprinting to create objects that relate to the body. Focusing on the relationship of textiles to fashion and architecture, the exhibition includes new and rarely-shown works from The Fabric Workshop and Museum’s collection—each created by Artists-in-Residence in collaboration with FWM’s Studio team.     

1214 Arch Street, 215.561.8888

Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation 
June 12 - September 26 | Join exhibit curators for an in-depth look at some of the compelling stories from the archives, which explore the history, migration, and preservation of African American communities in the region. This exhibit uses archival documents such as personal papers, photographs, musical scores, and ephemera to highlight strategies Black individuals and communities utilize to preserve their heritage. The historical formation of organizations, creation of music, and building of communities have resulted in a cultural preservation movement based on principles of self-determination and collective action. The exhibit is a call to action to rethink what preservation is and why it matters. Opening reception for this exhibit is June 12 at 6 p.m. 
1300 Locust St., 215.732.6200  

Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Gallery Talk with Faye Anderson
June 25 | 6 p.m. | Join the curators of Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation for an in-depth look at some of the compelling stories from the archives.
1300 Locust Street, 215.732.6200 

Independence Library 

• Summer Wonder Party | June 20 | 11:30 a.m. | Celebrate the season with our kickoff Summer party! Cool off outside with free water ice, pretzels, and books in front of the Independence library! Get a library card or sign up for our summer reading raffle! Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library. 
• Summer Craft Party | July 14 | 2 p.m. | Ice cream, beaches, and the sun! Celebrate the summer season with some fun crafts, stickers, and coloring. There will be activities for kids of all ages. 

18 S. 7th St., 215.685.1633 

Lucky Strike: Night Strike Unlimited Bowling 
Sunday - Wednesday | Enjoy our $21.99 unlimited bowling Night Strike special. Sunday starting at 6 p.m. and Monday to Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. Shoe rental is included.
1336 Chestnut St., 215.545.2471 

Milkboy Philadelphia: Live Concerts

• Corey Glover | June 20 | 8:30 p.m. | The Soul Experience ft. Corey Glover (lead vocalist of the rock band Living Colour) with Nitra 
• The Greenlight Series Presents: Elhae | June 26 | 8 p.m. | Singer, songwriter, and rapper whose blend of soul, R&B, and hip-hop has earned him a devoted fan base and critical acclaim. 
• Wic Whitney | July 7 | 8 p.m.

1100 Chestnut St., 215.925.6455

Mural Arts: Center City Tours 
Weave through the diverse neighborhoods of Philadelphia, getting great views of the city by foot, by vehicle, by train, or virtually! Take in the iconic imagery that makes us the Mural Capital of the World and learn about Philly’s beautiful visual history from professional tour guides. 
Various locations, 215.685.0750 

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts:

• Outside/Inside Tour: Uncover the Art and Architecture | Now – August 31 | Explore the museum on this exclusive "outside/inside" tour which takes you behind the scenes to explore the incredible architecture, rich history, and one of a kind art studio shops. 
• William Villalongo: Myths and Migrations | Now – August 31 | This exhibition features two decades of work exploring Black presence and invisibility, through time and cultures. It showcases a compelling mid-career survey of work by New York-based artist William Villalongo.  
   

Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, 128 N. Broad St.

Philadelphia Film Society: Access by Art-Reach $2 Tickets 
Ongoing | Moviegoers can use their ACCESS Cards for admission to our programs at the Film Society Center.. ACCESS Cardholders can attend all curated programming at the Film Society Center Theater for $2 per ticket. 
1412 Chestnut St., 267.239.2941

Philadelphia Museum of Art

• Friday Night Lounge | Every Friday | 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Come join Philly’s art world when it shows up and shows out every Friday night.
• Pay What You Wish Admission | First Sunday of each month | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Pay whatever amount you’d like for general admission to the museum. This does not include ticketed exhibitions and special programs. 

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, 215.763.8100

Philadelphia Theatre Company: Small Ball 
June 6-29 | Step into the surreal, magical world of Small Ball, where journeyman basketball player Michael Jordan has recently started playing in the international league with the Lilliput ( Gulliver’s Travels) Existers. With teammates who are only six inches tall, the team’s fortunes rest on Michael’s shoulders. 
480 South Broad St.

Topside Tavern: Comedy Open Mic 
Thursdays | 8:30 p.m. | Sign-ups begin at 8:30 and the show starts at 9 p.m. 
10 S. 20th St.,445.223.1155 

Vinyl: Live Band Karaoke 
Thursdays | 8 p.m. | Philly’s Original Live Band Karaoke Band has been selling out locally every weekend for over a decade—and now we’re bringing the party to Vinyl every Thursday. 
215 S 15th St., 215.914.8116 

Wilma: A Summer Day 
June 10-29 | Experience A Summer Day, a production that delves into the depths of human connection, memory, and existential longing. Audiences will be transported into an epic and intimate world where past and present intertwine, inviting reflection on the fleeting nature of time and the eternal search for meaning.  
265 South Broad St.

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia  | Becoming a subscriber gives you exclusive benefits and flexibility with subscriptions starting as low as $87. This season features music from some of your favorites like Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach.

Curtis Institute of Music | Step into the heart of their centennial celebration as Curtis Institute of Music unveils a season brimming with passion, energy, and greatness. Choose your own shows or treat yourself and enjoy the benefits of a full season pass. Subscriptions start as low as $36.

Ensemble Arts Philly, Create Your Own Packages 
| Flexible packages with 3 or more shows now avaiable. Tailor your package by choosing the shows you want from a great selection, including performances of & Juliet, Riverdance, Some Like It Hot, The Wiz, and Life of Pi. On average suscribers save 15% on single ticket prices. For additional Ensemble Arts Philly series and subscriptions, visit ensembleartsphilly.org

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society's (PCMS) new season has much to offer, including exciting artistic discoveries, fresh interpretations of masterworks and rarely-heard gems. PCMS offers traditional subscription packages, build your own, and full season passes. Choose a package today to enjoy priority seating, flexible exchanges, and savings of up to 25%. 

Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 2 Play Series | Join PTC as they celebrate their 50th anniversary. This year they are offering plays of, by, and for the people of Philadelphia, including Night Side Songs and Small Ball. Pick your own subscription packages are starting as low as $55.