Through Friday, July 25, 2025
My City, My Story: Local Identity and Community

Creative Philadelphia’s Art In City Hall exhibition program is presenting My City, My Story: Local Identity and Community, a cool student exhibition by Photography Without Borders. The show celebrates the nonprofit’s 15th year. It features the works of 29 talented elementary and middle school students from Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School and Antonia Pantoja Charter School. Most of the students live in North Philly, Hunting Park, and Kensington. Urban Puerto Rican life comes alive on canvas and through the lens of photography. The mission of Photography Without Borders’ art program is to nurture the creative talent of photography students. The promotional material explains: “Students express their personal stories and perspectives offering a powerful reflection of local identity and the vibrant spirit of their neighborhoods.” Free, Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. EST to 4 p.m. EST. Philadelphia City Hall / northeast corner (4th-floor corner hallway) & the Creative Philadelphia Office (Rm. 116), Broad and Market Sts. 215-686-8446 or https://photographywithoutborders.org/
Through Friday, July 25, 2025
Patterns of Promise

More than a dozen high school students from diverse backgrounds show off their artwork using hand-screen printing applied to cotton sateen fabric in Patterns of Promise. The students’ newfound art and entrepreneurial skills are honed under the direction of professional artists and studio staff at The Fabric Workshop and Museum’s High School Apprentice Training Program (HSATP). The exhibit looks at themes of identity and personal expression. It is hosted by Creative Philadelphia’s Art In City Hall. Free, 10 a.m. EST to 4 p.m. EST weekdays. City Hall (2nd floor, northeast corner hallway), 1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd. 215-686-8446 or https://fabricworkshopandmuseum.org/ or https://www.creativephl.org
Through August 31, 2025.
DRWC Presents States of Change

Few symbols conjure up patriotism like flags. Check out the DRWC Presents States of Change flag display at Spruce Street Harbor Park along the Delaware River. The exhibition features 16 national, international, and Philadelphia-based artists whose work was judged competitively. Their charge was to create outdoor pendant flags. The riverside row of towering flags has deep meaning. The promotional material notes: “Some flags use bright colors and moving images to illustrate how things can change, while others challenge the notion that things always remain the same. Some include pieces of history to help people reflect on hidden stories and how we’re all connected, especially during times of change in our cities.” Free; 24 hours daily. Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Columbus Blvd. 215-922-2FUN or https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com
Through Monday, September 1, 2025
Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s

In the 1940s, the arts bustled with new ideas in fashion, textiles, craft and design, printmaking, drawing, photography, painting, and sculpture. The exhibit Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s is a great reflection of the creative forces that emerged in the face of many restrictions and adversities in that era which was punctuated by the Second World War. Politics, science, economics, industry, the arts, and culture all were tested, but not suppressed, by the turmoil of the era. The exhibition will showcase 1940s works from the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s permanent collections. Individual tickets: $35; $33 for seniors 65+ & $19 for students (includes admission to view other museum exhibits); pay what you wish on the first Sundays of the month. Mondays: 10 a.m. EST to 5 p.m. EST, Thursdays: 10 a.m. EST to 5 p.m. EST, Fridays: 10 a.m. EST to 8:45 p.m. EST & Saturdays & Sundays: 10 a.m. EST to 5 p.m. EST. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Dorrance Galleries (Main Building), 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215-763-8100 or philamuseum.org
Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Converting Art to Dollars: Short Film Screening and Panel Discussions

Check out four short films, followed by a conversation with local creatives at “Converting Art to Dollars: Short Film Screening and Panel Discussions.” The screenings and chat afterwards focus on turning your talent into income. It’s where creativity meets commerce. The event will include a red-carpet entrance, a mixer, a pop-up artist market, and open dialogue about economic resilience in the arts. It will offer “a platform for candid conversations, real-life success stories, and solutions for building sustainable artistic careers.” It will be presented by the Philadelphia Film Society, Build the Table, and United We Heal Film Festival — and hosted by Jeta Simone and Tiarra Brown. Artists and panelists will include: Ebony Roberts, filmmaker; Kyra Knox, director of The Time Thief; Jamaal Jackson, co-director of Build the Table; Imani Harris, Pish Posh Brand; Steven CW Taylor, Ubuntu Fine Art; Julivia Christa, actor and entrepreneur, and Nas Cooke, youth-empowerment leader. For persons 21 and older. Individual tickets: $6. Mixer: 2:30 p.m. EST; Film Screenings: 3 p.m. EST and panel Discussions: 4:15 p.m. EST. Philadelphia Film Society / East Theater, 125 S. 2nd St. 215-488-3278 or https://filmadelphia.org/movies/converting-art-to-dollars-short-films-screening-and-panel/
Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Understanding: Visions and Values in Early American Art
Check out an engaging tour or “mini-retreat,” Understanding: Visions and Values in Early American Art, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Explore two artworks that provide insight into the complex visions and passions of early-American patriots of the 1700s and 1800s. Participate in enlightening informal discussions and browse the museum galleries. The tour will be led by the Rev. John B. Hougen, PhD, of nonprofit Interfaith Philadelphia’s series The Art of Interfaith Understanding, and Dr. Christine Modey, Director of the Michigan Community Scholars Program at the University of Michigan. The Art of Interfaith Understanding is a program by Interfaith Philadelphia, co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Office for Community Engagement, and the Church of St. Martin in the Fields, Philadelphia. Space is limited. Pre-register: Sliding scale of $10 to $50, free parking; 1:30 p.m. EST to 4:30 p.m. EST. Philadelphia Museum of Art. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. Email: jbh@interfaithphiladelphia.org, 215-222-1012, or https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/aiu62025/ or click here
Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Culture Fest

Get to the Delaware River waterfront for Culture Fest powered by Kabila Events, you won’t be sorry that you did. Culture Fest will be a tribute to “the strength, beauty, and brilliance of Black culture.” Enjoy live performances, great food, art, and a sense of community. From R&B to Afrobeats and hip-hop, chill to a dynamic lineup of performers and DJs. Check out spontaneous dance circles or battles, line dancing, and sing-alongs. Check out mural installations and live art focusing on the Black experience. Savor smoky BBQ to vegan soul food and signature cocktails. Black-owned restaurants and chefs will showcase their mouth-watering cultural flavors. “During the “Culture Influencer Awards” presentation, area change-makers will be recognized. Shop at more than 30 Black-owned vendors featuring fashion, skincare, books, and home goods. Culture Fest will feature wellness activations, cultural heritage booths, and opportunities for civic engagement. Founded in 2021, the event’s organizer, Kabila Events, is dedicated to highlighting small businesses and community wealth-building. Pre-register, admission: Individual tickets: $0 to $17.85; 3 p.m. EST to 8 p.m. EST. Liberty Point, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. https://www.eventbrite.com
Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18, 2025.
Interfaith Youth Neighborhood Mosaic

Interfaith Youth Neighborhood Mosaic summer weekday program celebrates the beauty of students’ identity and “the richness that identity brings to a diverse community.” The program gives students in 6th to 8th grades a chance to experience their neighborhoods in new ways; they learn about the religious and cultural diversity of their peers while strengthening their own identity and leadership skills through arts, crafts, games, identity workshops, and visits to houses of worship. Free, including lunches, 9 a.m. EST to 2 p.m. EST. Philadelphia Praise Center, 2300 S. 18th St. Email: trm@interfaithphiladelphia.org, 215-222-1014 (Ext. 4) or https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/mosaic-summer-program/
Friday, July 11, 2025.
Jazz Under The Stars

Vibe to saxophonist Kim Waters at The Mann’s Jazz Under The Stars concert series, a showcase for contemporary jazz artists. Jazz Under The Stars is curated by Jazz Curator-In-Residence, West Philly’s Gerald Veasley. Free but pre-register for tickets; 8 p.m. EST to 10:30 p.m. EST. Mann Center for the Performing Arts/ Presser Foundation Stage (TD Pavilion), 5201 Parkside Ave. 215-878-0400 or https://manncenter.org/ or https://manncenter.org/events/2025-07-11/kim-waters
Through Friday, July 11 , 2025.
Wings and Water: The Space Between

Attend an opening reception of GrioXArts’s Wings and Water: The Space Between, an artist collective in partnership with the Mason Stitch Art Collective (MSAC). The community-art project will provide a showcase for marginalized voices. The promotional material notes: “The title serves as a metaphor for freedom of expression and the fluidity of society, highlighting the gaps in understanding and the potential for bridging divides through shared narratives.” Wings and Water will create a “flag space” to reimagine the American flag as a collective canvas for people to share their ideas. The installation will run through Tuesday, July 29. It was spurred by community workshops in which artists enlisted the public to make embroidered bandanas for the flag. Free, 5 p.m. EST to 8 p.m. EST. Cherry Street Pier Marketplace, 121 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-923-0818 or https://www.cherrystreetpier.com
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 to Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
The Meaning of Work: Employment and Well-being During Difficult Times

Take a deep dive into the immigrant transition and experience in the American workplace. Learn the career and leadership skills needed, solutions to economic exclusion, and how to move forward in your job journey. Get insight about all of these tools at The Meaning of Work: Employment and Well-being During Difficult Times virtual workshop. Complete the program and earn a Certificate of Accomplishment. The five-week workshops are hosted by the IMMIGRANT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE and the Welcoming Center to promote community leadership and engagement in the Philadelphia area. The seminar will be designed for immigrants, refugees, and asylees. You must be at least 21 years old. Free, pre-register online. 6:30 p.m. EST to 8:30 p.m. EST. 2156-686-0876 or https://thewelcomingcenter.jotform.com/25168364
Wednesday, August 13 7:30pm
Gregory Porter

His generation’s most soulful jazz artist, two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer-songwriter Gregory Porter takes the stage with his bone-deep baritone voice, warm sound, and stirring mix of jazz, soul, blues, and gospel music.
One of eight siblings raised by a minister mother in a poor part of Bakersfield, California, young Gregory found his voice both by singing in church and by studying her Nat King Cole records at home. Though Cole’s talent, wisdom, and poise made him something of a surrogate father to a musically gifted boy who lived in his own head, it was a football scholarship that eventually carried Porter from California’s Central Valley to San Diego State University. An injury derailed his athletic career, but while singing in jazz clubs in San Diego, he found a mentor in producer Kamau Kenyatta, who brought him into a Hubert Laws session and has worked with Porter ever since (in fact, he co-produced All Rise‘s L.A. sessions).
Location: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348