Bok Auditorium 800 Mifflin Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Philadelphia<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/161513/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: Queen Meets ABBA

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Candlelight: Queen Meets ABBA

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

After captivating more than 2,000,000 guests around the world, LUMINISCENCE welcomes guests to the iconic Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/162720/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: LUMINISCENCE Philadelphia: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Music and Story

LUMINISCENCE Philadelphia: An Immersive...

After captivating more than 2,000,000 guests around the world, LUMINISCENCE welcomes guests to the iconic Cathedral Basilica of...

LUMINISCENCE Philadelphia: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Music and Story

Bok Auditorium, 800 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148

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Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Are you a prospective student or parent, a current Certificate or CE student, a studio renter, or simply new to PAFA and looking to learn more about our programs? Join us at PAFA as we kick off our participation in the <a href="https://www.pafa.org/events/philadelphia-open-studio-tours-101026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2026 Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST)</a> with an alumni panel and networking event.
What does a sustainable, successful career in the visual arts really look like after graduation? Rather than a formal academic lecture, this event offers a candid look into life post-PAFA. A panel of working alumni will sit down for a real conversation about navigating the art world—sharing their creative wins, unexpected career turns, and practical wisdom on everything from studio practice to freelancing and grant writing.
Networking and connection are built into every part of the event. Kick off the morning over coffee and light refreshments, engage during the panel Q&amp;A, and then explore PAFA’s open studios from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM as part of POST. As you tour working studios across campus, drop in on alumni hosts participating in our "Ask Me About..." series to connect one-on-one about freelancing, grants, gallery representation, and life as a working artist.
Event Schedule
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Check-in, Refreshments &amp; Mingling (<a href="https://www.pafa.org/museum/visit/top-hat-coffee-lounge" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Top Hat Coffee Lounge</a>) Check in, grab light refreshments, view alumni artwork on display, and connect with staff and attendees.
10:30 AM – 11:35 AM | Moderated Alumni Panel Discussion (Studio Classrooms 461/465) An honest conversation exploring life as a student, transitioning into the industry, and building a lasting practice.
11:35 AM – 11:50 AM | Audience Q&amp;A Open floor questions plus written index-card questions collected at check-in.
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM | Wrap-Up &amp; Next Steps Closing remarks and preview of afternoon studio tour activities.
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | POST Open Studios &amp; "Ask Me About..." Series Explore POST Open Studios and chat one-on-one with alumni hosts displaying "Ask Me About..." signs on freelancing, grants, gallery representation, and more.
Featured Alumni Participants
Lydia Hamilton Brown — Alumni Council President Dee Glazer — Alumni Council Member &amp; Independent Artist Arnab Gan Choudhry — Studio Renter &amp; Multidisciplinary Artist
Getting Here &amp; Visitor Information
Building Entrance: Enter through the main entrance of the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building at 128 N. Broad Street (corner of Broad and Lenfest Plaza). Admissions staff will greet you in the lobby and direct you to the Top Hat Coffee Lounge.
Public Transit: PAFA is conveniently located steps from SEPTA Regional Rail (Suburban Station), the Broad Street Line (City Hall or Race-Vine Stations), and major SEPTA bus lines.
Parking Options: Nearby parking garages include the Parkway Corporation Garage (150 N. Broad St) and the Convention Center Garage (1324 Arch St). Limited street parking is also available.
Accessibility: The Hamilton Building is fully ADA accessible. Ramps are located at the main entrance, and elevators provide access to the Top Hat Lounge and 4th Floor Studio Classrooms.&nbsp;<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/164747/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Alumni Panel & Networking Event

Alumni Panel & Networking Event

Are you a prospective student or parent, a current Certificate or CE student, a studio renter, or simply new to PAFA and...

PAFA will be participating in the <a href="https://www.cfeva.org/philaopenstudios" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2026 Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST)</a>, presented by the Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA), Saturday, October 10 &amp; Sunday, October 11, 2026, 12-6 PM.
As the largest self-guided tour of artist studios and creative workspaces in the region—and one of the premier events of its kind in the country—POST offers a unique opportunity to connect with Philadelphia’s vibrant artistic community.
Join us for a weekend of discovery and inspiration as PAFA opens its studios, shops, and the <a href="https://www.brodskycenter.com/?_gl=1*v067bk*_gcl_au*NzA5NjQ5NDY2LjE3ODI1NjcwNjY.*_ga*MTgwNDU5MjE3My4xNzc0Njg5NTYz*_ga_N7419TPB0K*czE3ODQ4MDA2NDIkbzE3JGcxJHQxNzg0ODAyNjM5JGo1NiRsMCRoMA..*_ga_X4ZS2QJ4NM*czE3ODQ4MDA2NDIkbzE3JGcxJHQxNzg0ODAyNjM5JGo1NiRsMCRoMA..*_ga_MF2XK7X1XD*czE3ODQ4MDA2NDIkbzE3JGcxJHQxNzg0ODAyNjM5JGo1NiRsMCRoMA..*_ga_R1MKTJKJQC*czE3ODQ4MDA2NDIkbzE3JGcxJHQxNzg0ODAyNzI2JGo2MCRsMCRoMA.." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brodsky Center</a> to the public.
Location:
Studio floors - 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Printmaking Shop, 6th floor Papermaking Shop, 6th floor The Brodsky Center, 6th floor Sculpture Shop, 7th floor
What to Expect:
Visitors will have the rare chance to:
Meet professional artists and view their work in active studio spaces across all studio floors Explore PAFA’s specialized facilities Watch live demonstrations in various fine art disciplines Learn about our <a href="https://www.pafa.org/education/lifelong-learning/continuing-education" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Continuing Education</a> programs, offering studio art classes and workshops for artists of all ages and skill levels Discover our <a href="https://www.pafa.org/lifelong-learning/shop-memberships-pafa" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Shop Memberships</a>, which provide access to professional-grade tools and workspaces for printmakers, sculptors, and papermakers Experience the <a href="https://brodskycenter.com/?_gl=1*4rg7n*_gcl_au*NzA5NjQ5NDY2LjE3ODI1NjcwNjY.*_ga*MTgwNDU5MjE3My4xNzc0Njg5NTYz*_ga_N7419TPB0K*czE3ODQ4MDA2NDIkbzE3JGcxJHQxNzg0ODAyNjM5JGo1NiRsMCRoMA..*_ga_X4ZS2QJ4NM*czE3ODQ4MDA2NDIkbzE3JGcxJHQxNzg0ODAyNjM5JGo1NiRsMCRoMA..*_ga_MF2XK7X1XD*czE3ODQ4MDA2NDIkbzE3JGcxJHQxNzg0ODAyNjM5JGo1NiRsMCRoMA..*_ga_R1MKTJKJQC*czE3ODQ4MDA2NDIkbzE3JGcxJHQxNzg0ODAyNzI2JGo2MCRsMCRoMA.." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brodsky Center</a>, a renowned residency program where artists collaborate with master printmakers and papermakers to create new work in lithography, screen printing, handmade paper, and more!
Founded in 1805, PAFA is the first school and museum of fine arts in the United States. Today, it continues to support aspiring, emerging, and established artists through a rich array of exhibitions, programs, and educational opportunities.
The Brodsky Center at PAFA has produced nearly 700 editions with over 400 artists, including Elizabeth Catlett, Sam Gilliam, Faith Ringgold, William Kentridge, Mickalene Thomas, and many others. With a mission to amplify underrepresented voices and engage diverse communities, the Brodsky Center plays a vital role in advancing contemporary print and paper-based art.
Event is free to the public. Registration not required. For more details about POST and participating locations, visit CFEVA’s website.Happens on the following Dates:
<ul><li>Oct 10, 2026, 12:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Oct 11, 2026, 12:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>
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Local Event: Philadelphia Open Studio Tours

Philadelphia Open Studio Tours

 PAFA will be participating in the 2026 Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST), presented by the Center for Emerging Visual...

Bring the whole family for a fun, creative afternoon at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Family Art Day is a completely free, all-ages event designed to get everyone making art together.
Enjoy our monthly make &amp; take art activity—perfect for budding artists of all ages. Explore the Museum, try out new materials, and take home your very own creation.
✂️ Artmaking starts at 1 PM 🎟️ Pre-registration is required 🖼️ Free Museum admission included
Come make something special with us!
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Local Event: Family Art Day

Family Art Day

Bring the whole family for a fun, creative afternoon at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Family Art Day is a...

Join us for an illuminating conversation between curators from two of America's most distinguished art institutions as part of PAFA's landmark exhibition A Nation of Artists. Dr. Lea Stephenson, Kenneth R. Woodcock Curator of Historical American Art at PAFA, and Kerry Bickford, Associate Curator at the Brandywine Museum of Art, explore how American artists have depicted landscapes—from the Hudson River School's sublime vistas to the Brandywine tradition's intimate terrain, and contemporary artists reimagining these spaces today.
This dialogue examines how landscape painting has shaped American cultural identity across centuries, reflecting changing relationships with the land, environment, and national mythology. Drawing on the rich collections of both institutions, our speakers will trace connections between historical masters and today's artists who continue to challenge and expand how we see the American landscape.
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary and PAFA reopens its Historic Landmark Building with A Nation of Artists, this program offers a rare opportunity to explore one of American art's most enduring subjects through fresh eyes and urgent questions about place, belonging, and our shared horizons.
This program is offered in a hybrid format—attend in person at PAFA or watch the live stream on YouTube. A link to the livestream will be emailed to all registrants by 11:30 AM on the day of the event. A recording of the program will be shared with registrants following the event.
About Kerry Bickford and Brandywine
Kerry Bickford is a Philadelphia-based curator and artistic producer whose practice focuses on site-responsive public art and intersections between art and local ecology. She is currently Associate Curator at the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art, where she has curated Abundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still Life. Prior to joining Brandywine, she served as Senior Project Manager at Monument Lab, where she produced Declaration House and the Monument Lab Summit. Bickford has also worked as Curator of Ecological Futures and Director of Programs at Philadelphia Contemporary, where she curated or co-curated the projects Jean Shin: Freshwater, Lenape Sippu: Call Her by Her Name, Tracey Emin: A Moment Without You, Commonwealth, Edward Burtynsky: Megaresources, and Ana Vizcarra Rankin: time/scale. She has produced and co-produced numerous projects including Grounds that Shout! (and others merely shaking) and Jane Irish: Antipodes. Bickford has an M.A. from the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art and a B.A. in English and Art History from Northwestern University.
Renowned for its holdings of the Wyeth family of artists, the Brandywine Museum of Art features galleries dedicated to the work of N.C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth and Jamie Wyeth. The Museum’s outstanding Brandywine Collection is a cross-section of American art, with a special focus on artistic practice in the Brandywine Valley. Nineteenth- and twentieth-century landscape paintings testify to the beauty that drew well-known artists to the area. Important portraits, still life paintings and notable holdings in American illustration add diversity and breadth to this unique collection.
Learn more about Brandywine Museum of Art
About Dr. Lea Stephenson
Dr. Lea Stephenson is an art historian, who is currently the Kenneth R. Woodcock Curator of Historical American Art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
She oversees PAFA’s collection from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century and serves as the co-curator of A Nation of Artists, a landmark exhibition and reinstallation that explores new ideas and interpretations of American art through the 18th century to the contemporary world.
Stephenson’s work has focused on nineteenth-century American art, particularly American artists traveling and working internationally. Her work has appeared in academic journals, edited volumes, and exhibition catalogs, where she explored topics including PAFA’s first 1807 exhibition, Aesthetic Movement interiors, and Gilded Age portrait miniatures. Prior to joining PAFA, Stephenson held curatorial positions and fellowships at Historic Deerfield, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Preservation Society of Newport County, Dallas Museum of Art, and the Clark Art Institute.
She recently completed her PhD in Art History at the University of Delaware in 2025, where her dissertation explored late nineteenth-century Egyptomania among American artists and collectors. Before her PhD, Stephenson completed her BA in Art History at Temple University and MA at the Williams Graduate Program in the History of Art.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/155829/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More&nbsp;Info</a>

Local Event: Horizons: American Landscapes from Tradition to Tomorrow

Horizons: American Landscapes from Tradition to...

Join us for an illuminating conversation between curators from two of America's most distinguished art institutions as part of...

Horizons: American Landscapes from Tradition to Tomorrow

In celebration of the opening of <a href="https://www.pafa.org/museum/exhibitions/one-after-another-series-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">One After Another: Series and Studies,</a> join us for a conversation about the role of repetition and iteration in printmaking.
Laurel Garber, the Park Family Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Michelle Donnelly, the Evelyn and Will Kaplan Curator of Twentieth Century Art and the John Rhoden Collection at PAFA, will discuss artists’ creative processes and experimental impulses across an array of printmaking techniques. With a focus on materiality and acts of making, they will illuminate works by Mary Cassatt, Sam Gilliam, Winslow Homer, Howardena Pindell, and others on view in the exhibition. The conversation will be moderated by Lea C. Stephenson, the Kenneth R. Woodcock Curator of Historical American Art at PAFA.
One After Another: Series and Studies investigates the role of seriality in artistic practice across more than two centuries of American art. Drawn entirely from PAFA’s permanent collection, this exhibition brings together sketchbooks, preparatory studies, serial prints, and suites of drawings to reveal how artists develop ideas over time.
Whether used for training, observation, material experimentation, or formal investigation, repetition emerges as a fundamental creative strategy. By presenting works in series rather than as isolated objects, the exhibition invites visitors into the often hidden processes through which artists revise and transform their ideas.
About the speakers
Laurel Garber is the Park Family Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings at the PMA, where she works with the collection of modern works on paper.
Her recent exhibition projects in Philadelphia include Wanda Gág: Art for Life's Sake, Mary Cassatt at Work, and Emma Amos: Color Odyssey. She received her PhD in art history from Northwestern University.
Michelle Donnelly is the Evelyn and Will Kaplan Curator of Twentieth Century Art and the John Rhoden Collection at PAFA.
She is the co-curator of One After Another: Series and Studies (2026–27) and To Be Continued… (2026–27) and the curator of Proof Testing: The PrintLab Artist Residency at Brandywine Workshop and Archives (2026–27). She seeks to center the work of women artists and artists of color and is particularly interested in the politics of materiality, process, and site. Prior to joining PAFA, Michelle held curatorial positions at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Yale Center for British Art, the Morgan Library &amp; Museum, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Brooklyn Museum, and Heckscher Museum of Art. Her writing has appeared or is forthcoming in Grey Room, Woman’s Art Journal, The Public Review, and Pennsylvania History, as well as publications by the Getty Research Institute, Museum of Modern Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art, and Yale School of Art. She earned a PhD in the History of Art from Yale University, an MA in the History of Art from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Art History with Honors from Vassar College.
Dr. Lea Stephenson is an art historian, who is currently the Kenneth R. Woodcock Curator of Historical American Art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
She oversees PAFA’s collection from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century and serves as the co-curator of A Nation of Artists, a landmark exhibition and reinstallation that explores new ideas and interpretations of American art through the 18th century to the contemporary world.
Stephenson’s work has focused on nineteenth-century American art, particularly American artists traveling and working internationally. Her work has appeared in academic journals, edited volumes, and exhibition catalogs, where she explored topics including PAFA’s first 1807 exhibition, Aesthetic Movement interiors, and Gilded Age portrait miniatures. Prior to joining PAFA, Stephenson held curatorial positions and fellowships at Historic Deerfield, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Preservation Society of Newport County, Dallas Museum of Art, and the Clark Art Institute.
She recently completed her PhD in Art History at the University of Delaware in 2025, where her dissertation explored late nineteenth-century Egyptomania among American artists and collectors. Before her PhD, Stephenson completed her BA in Art History at Temple University and MA at the Williams Graduate Program in the History of Art.
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Local Event: Curators in Conversation: Repetition and Iteration in Printmaking

Curators in Conversation: Repetition and...

 In celebration of the opening of One After Another: Series and Studies, join us for a conversation about the role of...

Curators in Conversation: Repetition and Iteration in Printmaking

Independence Seaport Museum

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Philadelphia<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/162758/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Philadelphia. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at Independence Seaport Museum under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives. General Info Venue: Independence Seaport Museum Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Philadelphia To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Tentative Program Everywhere Gypsy You Make Loving Fun Never Going Back Again Don't Stop Gold Dust Woman Go Your Own Way Landslide Little Lies Songbird Rhiannon The Chain Performers Listeso String Quartet Seating Map

Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102

This comprehensive workshop covers all aspects of painting a traditional portrait. Topics include achieving a likeness, modeling light and shade, mixing flesh tones, and applying paint through various techniques. All participants will produce at least one finished portrait. Includes demonstrations and portrait history. Valuable information for all levels. Note: Tuition includes a $25 model fee.
Learning Objectives:
Students will learn to analyze and construct a portrait using clearly defined steps. Students will be able to achieve a likeness through the careful observation of shapes and their color/value equivalent, which together form the "topography" of the face. Students will learn how to mix and adjust colors to produce accurate flesh tones. Students will be able to produce one completed portrait, either a head and shoulders or the entire torso and hands. Students will be able to paint a recognizable portrait from life. Students will gain an appreciation for the art of portraiture from their own work as well as becoming acquainted with historical and contemporary examples as a basis for further study.
Weekend Workshop (14 Hours) Instructor: Theodore Xaras Dates: Saturday-Sunday, October 17-18, 2026 Time: 9 AM—5 PM Fee: $250 Location: Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, Room 461Happens on the following Dates: Oct 17, 2026, 9:00am to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada) Oct 18, 2026, 9:00am to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/160070/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Weekend Workshop | Portrait Painting Basics Workshop with Theodore Xaras

Weekend Workshop | Portrait Painting Basics...

This comprehensive workshop covers all aspects of painting a traditional portrait. Topics include achieving a likeness,...

Weekend Workshop | Portrait Painting Basics Workshop with Theodore Xaras

City Winery Philadelphia

City Winery Philadelphia and The Murder Mystery Company Present: Midnight at the Masquerade on Monday, October 19th at 7:30 pm. A Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner. The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly deceased at the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball. With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. It’s up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party! Attend the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball and help get this soiree back on track by trading clues with your guests, gathering information, and solving the crime before the masked menace gets away! Evening wear, ball gowns, Venetian masks, suits, and tuxes are what to wear to this high class night of masks and murder. Get ready for a glamorous evening of mystery, intrigue, and murder at this masquerade ball murder mystery party!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/164690/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More&nbsp;Info</a>

Local Event: The Murder Mystery Company Presents: Midnight at the Masquerade

The Murder Mystery Company Presents: Midnight...

City Winery Philadelphia and The Murder Mystery Company Present: Midnight at the Masquerade on Monday, October 19th at 7:30 pm....

The Murder Mystery Company Presents: Midnight at the Masquerade

City Winery Philadelphia presents Steve Gonsalves Live! A Life With Ghosts on October 20th at 7:30pm.
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Join Steve Gonsalves from Ghost Hunters for an immersive evening of hauntings, history and true tales from Steve's archive.

Local Event: Steve Gonsalves Live! A Life With Ghosts

Steve Gonsalves Live! A Life With Ghosts

City Winery Philadelphia presents Steve Gonsalves Live! A Life With Ghosts on October 20th at 7:30pm.
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Join...

After captivating more than 2,000,000 guests around the world, LUMINISCENCE welcomes guests to the iconic Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/162779/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Watercolor is the perfect medium for capturing the jewel-like tones and gradients of color in autumn's changing leaves and abundant harvests. Learn to preserve the season's rich textures and tapestries of color by exploring a variety of paint mixing and application techniques while working from natural forms. This workshop will include demonstrations of wet-into-wet and dry-brush techniques and one-on-one instruction. All experience levels welcome.
Weekend Workshop Instructor: Linda Gist Dates: Saturday-Sunday, October 24-25, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM—4:30 PM Fee: $195 Location: Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, Room 610
Registration Deadline: October 16Happens on the following Dates:
<ul><li>Oct 24, 2026, 9:30am to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Oct 25, 2026, 9:30am to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>
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Local Event: Weekend Workshop | Autumn Leaves and Fruit in Watercolor Workshop with Linda Gist

Weekend Workshop | Autumn Leaves and Fruit in...

Watercolor is the perfect medium for capturing the jewel-like tones and gradients of color in autumn's changing leaves and...

Weekend Workshop | Autumn Leaves and Fruit in Watercolor Workshop with Linda Gist

City Winery Philadelphia Presents Jordan Hawkins live on October 24th at 7:30pm.
Jordan Hawkins brings Electric Soul to the Loft for his Philadelphia debut, solo, stripped down, and up close. Guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, Jordan Hawkins built his sound at the intersection of R&amp;B, rock, blues and soul, drawing on Hendrix, D'Angelo and Prince. For one night in Philadelphia he strips the full band away and performs alone: one voice, one electric guitar, and a looper building the arrangements in real time.
It's a format that puts everything on display - the musicianship, the songwriting, and the storytelling between songs.

Local Event: Jordan Hawkins

Jordan Hawkins

City Winery Philadelphia Presents Jordan Hawkins live on October 24th at 7:30pm.
Jordan Hawkins brings Electric Soul to the...

City Winery Philadelphia and Flipphone present Hocus Pocus Brunch live on October 25th at 12:00 pm.
It’s time to put a spell on your Sunday with a wickedly fabulous Hocus Pocus drag brunch. Grab your broomsticks, gather your coven, and join us for a bewitching day of fierce queens, fabulous looks, and magical performances that will have you shouting “I Put a Spell on You”.
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Local Event: Flipphone Presents: Hocus Pocus Brunch

Flipphone Presents: Hocus Pocus Brunch

City Winery Philadelphia and Flipphone present Hocus Pocus Brunch live on October 25th at 12:00 pm.
It’s time to put a spell on...

Main Stage, City Winery Philadelphia 990 Filbert St Philadelphia, PA 19107

City Winery Philadelphia presents Haley Reinhart: The Promise Tour live on October 26th at 7:30pm.
A timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice. The double platinum-certified Chicago-born singer and songwriter was introduced to the world in 2011, when Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season 10 of American Idol. More recently, Haley returned to Idol this time as a mentor, coaching contestants singing in the Soul Genre.
Her dynamic presence powered four solo albums - Listen Up! (2012) on Interscope Records, Better (2016) on Red Dot, What’s That Sound? (2017) on Concord Records, and Lo- Fi Soul (2019) on Haley’s self-owned label, Reinhart Records. Haley latest work is the extended play Off The Ground (2022). All seven original songs are either written or co-written by Haley.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/164691/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Haley Reinhart: The Promise Tour

Haley Reinhart: The Promise Tour

City Winery Philadelphia presents Haley Reinhart: The Promise Tour live on October 26th at 7:30pm.
A timeless voice outlasts...

City Winery Philadelphia presents John Oates &amp; The Good Road Band on October 27th at 7:30pm. John Oates is celebrating 25 years as an accomplished solo recording artist. As co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history Hall &amp; Oates, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and has multiple Grammy nominations. He is currently touring the world with his GOOD ROAD BAND and Acoustic Quartet performing his new original songs plus past hits as well as selections of influential music he calls “the songs that made me” from the early days of rock, soul, folk and R&amp;B. Doors Open: 6:00 PM

Local Event: John Oates & The Good Road Band

John Oates & The Good Road Band

City Winery Philadelphia presents John Oates & The Good Road Band on October 27th at 7:30pm. John Oates is celebrating 25 years...

City Winery Philadelphia and Transylvanian Nipple Productions presents: Rocky Horror Picture Show live on October 30th and 31st at 7:30pm. This Halloween, join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Tim Curry and the unforgettable character he brought to life, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Transylvanian Nipple Productions (TNP) is a Philadelphia-based Rocky Horror shadowcast that has been bringing the cult classic to life since 1997. Experience the greatest cult movie of all time like it was meant to be experienced — with a live shadowcast, interactive fun, and plenty of audience participation!

Local Event: Transylvanian Nipple Productions Presents: Rocky Horror Picture Show

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City Winery Philadelphia and Transylvanian Nipple Productions presents: Rocky Horror Picture Show live on October 30th and 31st...

Transylvanian Nipple Productions Presents: Rocky Horror Picture Show

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Annual Rose Squared Fall Fine Craft Rittenhouse Square
Rose Squared Art Shows presents the Rittenhouse Square Fall Fine Craft Show October9-11, 2026. More than 150 functional craft artisans grace the square showcasing works in ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, and photography.
Show hours 10-6 Friday/Saturday and 10-5 Sunday Rain or Shine
Rittenhouse Square, operated and maintained by the non-profit Friends of Rittenhouse Square, is one of five original squares planned by city founder William Penn in the late 17th century. It is in the heart of Center City’s most expensive and exclusive neighborhood. With some of the best fine dining experiences in the city and a plethora of hotels, art show patrons should plan to spend the day or the weekend shopping for and engaging with the artists while surrounded by the handsome tree-filled park.
18th and Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103

Local Event: 4th Annual Rose Squared Fall Fine Craft Rittenhouse Square

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Annual Rose Squared Fall Fine Craft Rittenhouse Square
Rose Squared Art Shows presents the Rittenhouse Square Fall Fine...

4th Annual Rose Squared Fall Fine Craft Rittenhouse Square

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Cherry Hill Armory

🔥 CHERRY HILL — WE’RE COMING FOR YOU! 🔥
This SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, North Jersey Card Show takes the show SOUTH for an ALL PREMIUM SPORTS CARD SHOW! 🏆
🔥 Vendors coming in from Philly, Jersey &amp; beyond! 
⚾ Baseball 
🏀 Basketball 
🏈 Football 
⚽ Soccer 
🤼 WWE 
💎 Vintage • Modern • Slabs • Singles • Rookies • Autos &amp; MORE!
Whether you’re looking to BUY, SELL or TRADE, come make some deals and spend the day in the hobby!
📍 Cherry Hill Armory 
2001 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ 
⏰ 10AM–4PM 
🎟️ ONLY $5 ADMISSION ALL DAY! 
🍔 Food available for purchase on site
CHERRY HILL — SEE YOU SATURDAY! 🔥
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Local Event: Cherry Hill Premium Sports Card Show

Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill Premium Sports Card Show

🔥 CHERRY HILL — WE’RE COMING FOR YOU! 🔥
This SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, North Jersey Card Show takes the show SOUTH for an ALL...

KleinLife

Join us for a joyful, life-affirming afternoon of klezmer and Ukrainian music with Kommuna Lux, the acclaimed band from Odesa, Ukraine—and help bring food, safety, counseling, hope and comfort to Ukraine’s children of war.
This interfaith, nonpartisan benefit supports Common Man for Ukraine’s emergency food assistance and trauma-recovery retreats for Ukrainian children who have lost a parent in the war.Iryna Mazur, Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Philadelphia, will open the proceedings.
Doors open at 2:30 PM. A reception is included, casual attire is welcome, and plenty of free parking is available. Registration at no charge is available to refugees, recent immigrants and anyone for whom the ticket price is an obstacle.
Food keeps children alive. Love, safety, counseling and hope will help them to truly live again.
Tickets and information: <a href="https://givebutter.com/Philly10-11-26" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://givebutter.com/Philly10-11-26</a>

Local Event: Klezmer Benefit Concert for Ukraine’s Children

Klezmer Benefit Concert for Ukraine’s Children

Join us for a joyful, life-affirming afternoon of klezmer and Ukrainian music with Kommuna Lux, the acclaimed band from Odesa,...

Gloucester County Historical Society Museum, 58 N. Broad Street in Woodbury

The <a href="https://www.gchsnj.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gloucester County Historical Society</a>&nbsp;takes a look back at the ghost stories from the Civil War in a special presentation in its Museum hosted by Civil War reenactor Vince Dicicco from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 15. He will detail the haunted sites, errie encounters, and tales of apparitions reported from buildings and sites across the grounds where the Battle of Gettysburg was fought.
Gettysburg is considered one of the most haunted places in the country, with numerous accounts of ghostly regiments, phantom horsemen, and mysterious faces appearing in photographs. Sites like Devil’s Den at Gettysburg, Bloody Lane at Antietam, Chickamauga, Sharpsburg, Shiloh, and Andersonville are well-known for reports of spectral soldiers wandering the grounds or reenacting historical battles.
Tourists and locals at Gettysburg have reported seeing apparitions, hearing the sounds of battle, and encountering unexplained phenomena around landmarks such as the Gettysburg Orphanage, Farnsworth House, and Soldier’s Orphanage cellar. Bloody Lane at Antietam has tales of ghostly singing, vanishing Confederate soldiers, phantom gunfire, and strange smells attributed to lingering spirits of fallen men.
Tickets available at $15/person. Tickets must be <a href="https://www.gchsnj.org/shop/vince-dicicco/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">purchased in advance online</a>.
Helpful Google maps link to the Museum: <a href="https://bit.ly/gchs-museum" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/gchs-museum</a>
Free parking available on Hunter Street in the Gloucester County Historical Society lot or the large County Justice Complex Parking Garage. <a href="https://bit.ly/woodbury-free-parking" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/woodbury-free-parking</a>
GPS Coordinates: GCHS Museum: 39.83952, -75.15193

Local Event: Ghost Stories From the Battle of Gettysburg

Ghost Stories From the Battle of Gettysburg

The Gloucester County Historical Society takes a look back at the ghost stories from the Civil War in a special presentation in...

Woodbury Friends Meetinghouse at 124 North Broad Street in Woodbury

In a <a href="https://www.gchsnj.org/shop/presentation-when-british-general-charles-cornwallis-occupied-gloucester-county/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">presentation</a> at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Woodbury Friends Meeting House, historian Patrick Ward will recount the local Revolutionary War campaigns of British General Charles Cornwallis, one of Great Britain’s most aggressive and capable senior field commanders during the American Revolution. Cornwallis’ later maneuvers in the South ultimately culminated in his surrender at Yorktown, the final battle of the war, in 1781.
Cosponsored by the <a href="https://www.gchsnj.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gloucester County Historical Society</a> and the <a href="https://www.southjerseyquakers.org/woodbury-friends-meeting/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Woodbury Friends Meeting</a>, the event is open to the public and admission is free.
Ward is a Southern New Jersey historian whose interest focuses on Gloucester City, the Delaware River, and the region’s Revolutionary War history. Cosponsored by the Gloucester County Historical Society and the Friends Meeting, the event is free and open to the public.
Titled “British General Lord Cornwallis Marches to Woodbury and Gloucester County in November 1777,” Ward’s PowerPoint presentation will include maps from the period, information about the military units that participated, personal accounts from those on the march, and details about how the Americans responded to Cornwallis’ forces.
On Oct. 22, 1777, Hessian forces failed to capture Fort Mercer at Red Bank. By holding the fort, American troops disrupted efforts to resupply the British Army in Philadelphia by way of the Royal Navy and other supply vessels on the Delaware River.
General Sir William Howe, commander in chief of the British land forces, responded by organizing a larger expedition against Fort Mercer. He placed General Lord Cornwallis in command of the attacking force.
On Nov. 17, 1777, a combined force of British and Hessian troops landed south of Fort Billingsport, New Jersey, and began marching north through Gloucester County. Additional British troops from New York City landed at Fort Billingsport under the command of General Thomas Wilson.
Cornwallis assumed command of the combined force, estimated at 4,900 troops, and led it north toward Fort Mercer at Red Bank. Their objective was to eliminate the last remaining American threat to British shipping on the Delaware River.
Ward’s presentation will include an opportunity for informal discussion with the audience.
Free parking available on Hunter Street in the Gloucester County Historical Society lot and the large County Justice Complex Parking Garage. <a href="https://bit.ly/woodbury-free-parking" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/woodbury-free-parking</a>
Helpful Google maps link: <a href="https://bit.ly/Woodbury-friends" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/Woodbury-friends</a>
The Friends Meetinghouse is located across North Broad Street from the Charlie Brown Restaurant.
GPS Coordinates: Friends Meeting:&nbsp; &nbsp;39.84058,-75.15074

Local Event: When British General Charles Cornwallis Occupied Gloucester County

When British General Charles Cornwallis...

In a presentation at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Woodbury Friends Meeting House, historian Patrick Ward will recount the...

When British General Charles Cornwallis Occupied Gloucester County

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds

Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee shops, coffee roasters, chocolatiers, gourmet food purveyors, and unique artisans from around the region will gather in Oaks, PA, for the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival. Come sip, taste, and enjoy this family friendly festival in Hall A of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA!!Kids under 12 are FREE with a ticketed parent/guardian!
Saturday VIP ONLY Hours: 9am-10am
Saturday VIP &amp;&nbsp;General Admission: 10am-5pm
Sunday VIP &amp;&nbsp;General Admission:&nbsp;10am-4pmMore details &amp; information available at: <a href="https://www.pachocolateandcoffee.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pachocolateandcoffee.com</a>

Local Event: Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival 

Chester County

Phoenixville

Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival 

Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee shops, coffee roasters,...

Gloria Dei Old Swedes Episcopal Church

LOST AT SEA:
Seafaring Music &amp; the Sailor Cenotaphs of Old Swedes' Church
Sunday, October 25th at 3pm
Gloria Dei, Old Swedes' Church • 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia PA 19147
Tickets: $35 ($30 in advance) general, $15 student with ID&nbsp;
There is nothing more mysterious and heart-rending than the words “lost at sea.” 18th and 19th century sailor life encompassed back breaking work, adventure, harsh onboard discipline, and life threatening danger. As recently as 1980, 34 mariners perished on the SS Poet. Sea songs and music tell stories, lighten work, and illustrate the power and danger of the sea itself. Join The Publick Pleasure as we honor those lost at sea with seafaring songs, instrumental music, shanties and ballads.

Local Event: Lost at Sea: Seafaring Music and the Sailor Cenotaphs of Old Swedes' Church

Lost at Sea: Seafaring Music and the Sailor...

LOST AT SEA:
Seafaring Music & the Sailor Cenotaphs of Old Swedes' Church
Sunday, October 25th at 3pm
Gloria Dei, Old Swedes'...

Lost at Sea: Seafaring Music and the Sailor Cenotaphs of Old Swedes' Church

The Eden Garden Banquet Hall

Join the New Leaf Recovery Foundation for an inspiring evening of faith, laughter, music, and purpose. Featuring entertainment from Yolanda Adams, Chris Clark, and Gifted Hands.&nbsp;Guests will enjoy a delicious soul food dinner included with every ticket, alongside live performances and moving stories of recovery. VIP ticket holders will also receive an exclusive meet and greet opportunity.Secure your free ticket by selling tickets as a group of 10!

Local Event: 1st Annual Labor of Love Gala

1st Annual Labor of Love Gala

Join the New Leaf Recovery Foundation for an inspiring evening of faith, laughter, music, and purpose. Featuring entertainment...

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