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

Bridgette Mayer Gallery: Flight, Solo Exhibition by Allen Bentley | Through October 25  | Flight features all new paintings and drawings that celebrate Bentley's appreciation for ballet and contemporary dance. Using bold, gestural mark-making inspired by live dance performances, Bentley captures the passion, vulnerability, and strength imbued in artform. 
215.413.8893, 709 Walnut St. 

Chris’ Jazz Cafe: The Tribute Legacy Band featuring Don Braden Celebrating the Music of Grover Washington, Jr. 
September 6 | 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.  
1421 Sansom St., 215.568.3131 

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. 

Ensemble Arts Presents Good Things: An Evening with Samin Nosrat 
September 17 | 7 p.m. | Spend an uplifting evening with Samin Nosrat as she discusses her new book, Good Things, on stage with her longtime friend and author Tamar Adler. Samin will share stories around the inspiration for the cookbook, her development and selection of the recipes, and the culinary rituals she shares with close friends. 
Miller Theater, 250 S. Broad St.

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 
Through 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  

James Oliver Gallery:  Alice Whittelsey Exhibition 
Through September 27  | Whittelsey studied Painting at Philadelphia College of Art (BFA,1970) and Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia (MFA, 1972). In 2004, inspired by a mosaics class, she began exploring collage as a medium. The selected collages are modest in scale, yet each one asserts its own presence. 
723 Chestnut St., 267.918.7432   

Love Park: Salsa & Bachata Dance Party with Siempre Salsa Philly  
Saturdays, Through September 26 | 7-10 p.m. |  
Love Park, 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd.  

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 

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 

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

Strangeloves: Painting with a Twist  
Available daily | Experience painting while you enjoy your favorite food and beverages.  
216 S 11th St., 215.873.0404 

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 

Ensemble Arts Philly: Family Discovery Series | Offering a wide variety of live shows that will surely capture the attention of kids of all ages, the 2025-2026 lineup includes Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert, Halloween Spectacular and more.

Open Streets: West Walnut | Returning on September 7 and running every Sunday through October 12, Open-Streets: West Walnut invites people of all ages to stroll one of the city’s most popular shopping corridors, car-free, with ambient entertainment and kid-friendly fun.

Puttshack | Vibrant indoor mini golf restaurant and bar with a modern tech-infused flare. | 1625 Chestnut St.

Round1 Bowling & Arcade | Entertainment facility offering food, bowling, arcade games and more. | 1001 Market St.

Sister Cities Park | Green space in the center of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with a Children’s Discovery Garden, splash fountain, pond and seasonal programming. | 210 N. 18th St.

Photo courtesy of Ensemble Arts Philly

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.