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Friday, November 13

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

1:00 PM

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

Docent-led tour exploring diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout PAFA’s newly restored Historic Landmark Building.

Artist and Artisans Market 2026

4:00 PM

Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

Shop local at the Artist and Artisans Market on select Fridays and Sundays at the Pier.

First Friday presented by Fulton Bank

4:00 PM

Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

Join us on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River.

Youth One-Time Classes

5:30 PM

Blue Skies Pottery - Bryn Mawr
933 W Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA

Join our one time class to learn the basics of wheel throwing! This one-time kids class lasts 90 minutes, and we ask that you please arrive 5 minutes early.

Anansi The Spider

6:00 PM

4740 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Family fun for 3 and up! The Origin of Anansi the Spider is inspired by an African fable from the Ashanti people of Ghana.

Architecture Tour

6:00 PM

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

Guided exploration of PAFA’s Historic Landmark Building, designed by Frank Furness and George Hewitt.

Laugh It Off: Stand Up Comedy & Burlesque

7:00 PM

Club 624
624 S 6th St
Philadelphia, PA

HoneyReno productions presents a night of tee hees and ta tas featuring comedians James Knight & Alex Pearlman HoneyReno productions presents a night of stand up and stripping down, with comedy sets by nationally renowned comedians Alex Pearlman (aka Pearlmania500, Crashing Out podcast) and James Knight (Critical James Theory podcast)-- plus burlesque by Victoria Reno and HoneyTree EvilEye

This Much I Know

7:00 PM

Theatre at The Drake
302 S Hicks St
Philadelphia, PA

Three actors play over a dozen different roles including Stalin’s daughter, Russian school girls and the son of an American white supremacist.

Philadelphia: For the People Exhibition

Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence affirmed that a government exists to serve the people. Since then, Philadelphians have fought for a City of Brotherly Love.

To Be Continued...

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

Conceived as a companion installation to the exhibition One After Another: Series and Studies, this exhibition displays a focused selection of works from PAFA’s permanent collection that reveal artistic process in visible and compelli

Saturday, November 14

Weekend Workshop | Water, Water, Everywhere: Painting Water in Watercolor Workshop

9:00 AM

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

A two-day watercolor workshop with instructor James Toogood focused on techniques for painting water effects, reflections, and movement.

What do you want America to be like in the future?

9:00 AM

Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future.

Al Gury: Painting and Purpose

10:00 AM

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

Joins us for the opening reception of Al Gury: Painting and Purpose, an exhibition celebrating the legacy of the beloved painter, educator, author, advocate, and friend.

One After Another: Series and Studies

10:00 AM

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

PAFA exhibition exploring seriality in American art, drawn entirely from PAFA’s permanent collection.

Mind Your Body Day at The Franklin Institute

11:00 AM

The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA

Explore the brain, immune system, DNA, movement, and more through hands-on activities and live science demonstrations included with general admission.

Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt

11:00 AM

Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

A murdered curator has left a trail of clues connected to works of art. Crack a secret code to figure out whodunit.

Cash Bingo Fundraiser to Benefit Middletown Seniors

1:00 PM

Middletown Senior Citizens Association
2142 Trenton Road
Levittown, PA

Join us for our fall cash fundraiser bingo - 10 games plus 4 specials - gift basket raffles - 50/50 - tickets are $30 in advance - $35 at door

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

1:00 PM

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

Docent-led tour exploring diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout PAFA’s newly restored Historic Landmark Building.

OPENING ART RECEPTION: Former NBA Player Now Painter Neil Anthony Edwards

5:00 PM

Morton Contemporary Gallery
115 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA

Neil Anthony Edwards returns to Philadelphia for his second solo exhibition at Morton Contemporary Gallery: EVANESCENCE: WE ARE ALL STILL FADING. Join us to celebrate the opening of his collection.

Anansi The Spider

6:00 PM

4740 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Family fun for 3 and up! The Origin of Anansi the Spider is inspired by an African fable from the Ashanti people of Ghana.

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