Where:<\/strong> Planet Fitness near you<\/p>\n\u201dPrintmaking by the People: Posters for a Reimagined Declaration of Independence\u201d at Parkway Central Library<\/p>\n
What would the Declaration of Independence say if ordinary people from all walks of life came together to write it today? This spring, Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Free Library of Philadelphia present Printmaking by the People: Posters for a Reimagined Declaration of Independence, an exhibition of hundreds of posters created by Philadelphians who were asked to share their visions of \u201clife, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.\u201d This special exhibition is part of Printmaking by the People, the largest 2026 public art and engagement project in Philadelphia inspired by the 250th anniversary of the country\u2019s founding. The vibrant, colorful, and compelling artworks in the exhibition were created by hand in 35 artist-led workshops, held in 13 neighborhoods across the city. Over a thousand people attended these workshops, utilizing various printmaking techniques to bring their ideas to life\u2014including some of the very same techniques used to communicate during the time of the American Revolution. The result is hundreds of unique posters and prints, representing a rich and diverse assemblage of aspirations for our nation, our city, and ourselves, as we move into the next chapter of our country\u2019s historic journey.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> through August 2026<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St.<\/p>\nBruno Mars comes to Philly<\/p>\n
Global superstar Bruno Mars brings his highly-anticipated The Romantic Tour to Philadelphia, marking his first full headline tour in nearly a decade following the record-breaking 24K Magic World Tour. Joining Mars across all dates is nine-time GRAMMY\u00ae award-winning artist and Silk Sonic collaborator Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee. This new tour builds on an incredible few years of global performances for Mars, including his acclaimed Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM and an extensive and record-breaking international touring run throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. In early 2024, Mars became the first international artist of the 21st century to hold seven consecutive sold-out concerts at the Tokyo Dome. Notably, in the fall of 2024, he achieved the highest-grossing tour in Brazilian history, performing 14 sold-out stadium shows across Brazil, spanning five cities \u2014 Rio de Janeiro, S\u00e3o Paulo, Bras\u00edlia, Belo Horizonte, and Curitiba. In August of 2024, Mars also opened Los Angeles\u2019 brand-new arena, Intuit Dome, with two sold-out performances, one of which featured a surprise on-stage duet with Lady Gaga, where they debuted the first live performance of \u201cDie with a Smile.\u201d The tour announcement follows recent news of Bruno\u2019s long-awaited fourth solo album, \u201cThe Romantic,\u201d which released in February.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> Tuesday, Sept. 1-2 at 5 p.m.<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Lincoln Financial Field, One Lincoln Financial Field Wy.<\/p>\nCityPickle at Dilworth Park<\/p>\n
CityPickle is returning to Philadelphia, presented by Visit Delaware, at Dilworth Park City Hall in partnership with the Center City District for another seasonal pop-up of outdoor pickleball. Thanks to our 2026 partner, Visit Delaware, players can reserve professional-grade courts. Whether stepping onto the court for the first time or a seasoned pro, players of every skill level are invited to experience pickleball in one of Philadelphia\u2019s most iconic spaces. Standard court reservations can be made one week in advance through the CityPickle app. Advanced court bookings are currently available, allowing guests to reserve both courts. This option is ideal for event planning, including parties, a gathering with friends and family, a networking event, or corporate team building.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> Wednesday, Sept. 2-Oct. 18; weekdays from 12-7 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St.<\/p>\nDon Toliver comes to Philly<\/p>\n
Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Don Toliver brings NITROUS the second leg of his blockbuster OCTANE Tour to the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Houston-bred, multi-platinum, and GRAMMY-nominated artist Don Toliver has solidified his status as one of music\u2019s most innovative and boundary-pushing forces, masterfully blending hip-hop, rap, R&B, and cinematic storytelling to create immersive sonic worlds. Following a string of acclaimed projects including \u201cHeaven or Hell\u201d (2020), \u201cLife of a DON\u201d (2021), \u201cLove Sick\u201d (2023), and \u201cHardstone Psycho\u201d (2024), Toliver entered 2026 with his career-defining fifth studio album, \u201cOCTANE.\u201d<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Xfinity Mobile Arena, 3601 S. Broad St.<\/p>\n\u201dThis Should Never Be A Musical: An Improvised Reality Show\u201d<\/p>\n
1812 Productions, Philadelphia\u2019s all-comedy theatre company, launches its 30th anniversary season with a world premiere production that will change every night\u2013literally. A part of the Phoebe and Otto Premiere Series as sponsored by the Wyncote Foundation, \u201cThis Should Never Be A Musical: An Improvised Reality Show,\u201d co-created and directed by Jennifer Childs and Mary Carpenter, will play at the Arden Theatre Company\u2019s Arcadia Stage for a strictly limited engagement. Part \u201cAmerican Idol,\u201d part \u201cWhose Line Is It Anyway,\u201d part \u201cWaiting for Guffman\u201d and 100% 1812, this is a brand new musical adventure unlike anything audiences have experienced. Each night, the audience will provide the worst musical titles they can think of, and the actors will improvise songs and scenes from each one with reality tv-style challenges. The audience will vote on which musicals move forward in the competition and the winning musical will be selected at the top of the second act followed by a 30-minute version of that musical, complete with choreography and costumes.<\/p>\n
Where:<\/strong> Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.<\/p>\nBrazilian Day Philadelphia<\/p>\n
Organized by Project Capoeira, Inc. and part of the PECO Multicultural Series, Brazilian Day Philadelphia celebrates the Brazilian Independence Day on Sept. 7. The festival celebrates, promotes, and shares Brazilian arts and culture in the Greater Philadelphia region while fostering intercultural exchange and uniting the Brazilian community. Now in its 12th year, the festival presents a high energy experience with Brazilian arts and culture designed to engage, educate and inspire participants. The event is free and open to the public; all ages welcome. Enjoy free live music, food and drink, comfortable seating, and stunning waterfront views.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> Sunday, Sept. 6 from 1-7 p.m.<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.<\/p>\n\u201cRuth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design\u201d at AAMP<\/p>\n
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) presents a cultural milestone exhibition \u201cRuth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design.\u201d The acclaimed exhibition, celebrating the power of art, identity, and imagination, marks its Philadelphia debut with nearly 80 original costumes from films that have shaped global culture \u2014 including \u201cBlack Panther,\u201d \u201cSelma,\u201d \u201cDo the Right Thing,\u201d \u201cAmistad,\u201d \u201cDolomite is My Name,\u201d \u201cComing 2 America,\u201d \u201cBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever\u201d and, for the first time ever, \u201cSinners.\u201d As the first Black woman to win two Academy Awards, Ruth E. Carter has transformed costume design into a form of cultural storytelling, honoring the past while envisioning what\u2019s possible for the future. Her journey from Springfield, Massachusetts, to Hollywood\u2019s most celebrated stages resonates deeply with Philadelphians.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> ends Sunday, Sept. 6<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St.<\/p>\n\u201dUniversal Theme Parks: The Exhibition\u201d at Franklin Institute<\/p>\n
Step inside the creative and innovative world of theme parks through the lens of Universal\u2019s fan-favorite attractions, including \u201cJaws,\u201d \u201cIllumination\u2019s Minions,\u201d \u201cThe Secret Life of Pets\u201d and \u201cSing,\u201d SUPER NINTENDO WORLD\u2122, \u201cJurassic World,\u201d DreamWorks Animation\u2019s \u201cHow to Train Your Dragon,\u201d Universal Monsters, and more. Play your way through eight themed galleries, where 100 original artifacts bring each experience to life. From authentic costumes and iconic props to early concept models, experience the creativity, artistry, and innovation behind Universal\u2019s most epic attractions. Snap a photo, storyboard a ride, design and animate horror masks, cue a live show, and experiment with animation and projection mapping \u2014 all while hearing directly from the creators, animators, and show writers who make it happen. \u201cUniversal Theme Parks: The Exhibition\u201d is a timed-entry exhibit, which allows the museum to manage the number of guests in the exhibit, providing the best possible experience for everyone. Advanced tickets are recommended.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> ends Monday, Sept. 7<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St.<\/p>\nTwilight Tours<\/p>\n
Enjoy a free after-hours walking tour around the national park hosted by Independence Historical Trust. Knowledgeable Twilight Guides lead visitors through iconic landmarks and hidden corners, sharing stories that bring Philadelphia\u2019s history to life. Meeting Point at the Liberty Bell Center viewing window.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> ends Monday, Sept. 7 at 5:15 p.m.<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Liberty Bell Center, 101 S. Independence Mall W.<\/p>\n\u201dPaths to Independence, 1765-1787\u201d at HSP<\/p>\n
In 1763, most American colonists proudly saw themselves as members of the British Empire. Yet by 1776, many were ready to break from Britain and condemn King George III as a \u2018Royal Brute.\u2019 Paths to Independence explores how this remarkable shift happened in just over a decade. The exhibit showcases rare documents from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania\u2014including letters, pamphlets, broadsides, prints, and early drafts of the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution. Tracing the complex path to American independence, these documents reveal the ideas of well\u2011known leaders such as Benjamin Franklin, John Dickinson, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Wilson, as well as the everyday Philadelphians whose experiences shaped the struggle for independence.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> through Friday, Sept. 18<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust St.<\/p>\n\u201dGarden Railway: Revolutionary Philly\u201d<\/p>\n
Just in time to mark America\u2019s 250th, Morris Arboretum & Gardens brings America\u2019s past and present vividly to life through three interconnected exhibitions. Garden Railway: Revolutionary Philly invites visitors of all ages to take a miniature journey through eighteenth-century Philadelphia. Bustling model trains wind along more than a third of a mile of track, passing handcrafted replicas of iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall, and scenes modeled after events like the Battle of Germantown. Running in conjunction with the Garden Railway, the self-guided exhibition Plants from the Colonial Era highlights the trees, herbs, and flowers that fed, healed, sheltered, and inspired colonial Philadelphians.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> through Wednesday, Sept. 30<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.<\/p>\nIndependence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest<\/p>\n
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation welcomes the return of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest for its 2026 Season. While Summerfest returns for the season with its signature roller skating in partnership with Independence Blue Cross, DRWC is expanding its wellness programming across its Waterfront parks, offering more opportunities for visitors to stay active through accessible outdoor experiences, including Wellness on the Waterfront: Yoga at Race Street Pier presented by Independence Blue Cross, Tai Chi at Spruce Street Harbor Park, and Fishing with Friends at Pier 68 in partnership with Riverways. The Independence Blue Cross RiverRink has long shaped the Philadelphia Delaware River Waterfront as the go-to destination for seasonal traditions and outdoor recreation. This Summer 2026, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink will transform into Summerfest \u2013 offering Philadelphia\u2019s ONLY outdoor roller-skating rink \u2013 to create the ultimate family-friendly summer hangout. Against the backdrop of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Summerfest will continue to prioritize accessibility with free entry and flexible, pay-as-you-go options that invite visitors to create their own experience<\/p>\n
Where:<\/strong> Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.<\/p>\nThe Joan Bressler Set in Philadelphia Screenwriting Competition<\/p>\n
The Joan Bressler Set in Philadelphia 2027 Screenwriting Competition, which is presented by the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, is open to all screenwriters, world-wide, who submit a feature length screenplay or an original TV pilot length screenplay that can be shot in the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. Whether you\u2019re an experienced writer or fresh talent, we want to celebrate voices in storytelling while highlighting the opportunity and potential of Philadelphia locations by focusing on scripts that can be brought to life locally. And showcase the city and surrounding region as a viable and compelling setting for film and television. Your screenplay has the opportunity to carry forward a legacy of creative excellence, supported by the resources and partnerships of our city\u2019s film office community. All genres accepted. Writers do not need to be from Philadelphia, and scripts do not need to be explicitly set in Philadelphia. They must simply be feasible to shoot in the Philadelphia region. This year, the competition features over $20,000 in cash prizes, alongside direct industry exposure and detailed feedback opportunities for participating writers.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> deadline is Monday, Oct. 19<\/p>\n\u201dLiving Through Death\u201d by Ivette Chaires<\/p>\n
Ivette Chaires, the 2024 Julia Zagar Residency for Women Artists recipient, is a multidisciplinary artist deeply influenced by her surroundings. She uses sculpture, printmaking, and photography to explore traditional themes in Mexican Folk Art. Living in Puebla, Mexico, Chaires draws inspiration from local traditions such as D\u00eda de Muertos, which led her to specialize in cartoner\u00eda, a traditional Mexican craft of creating papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 sculptures, figures, and decorative objects by layering paper and glue over a framework and painting or embellishing them. For the past 15 years, she has focused on traditional cartoner\u00eda, creating calaveras and teaching workshops, blending craftsmanship with cultural storytelling. In \u201cLiving Through Death,\u201d Chaires merges contemporary imagery with traditional techniques and patterns.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> through Sunday, Nov. 8<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Philadelphia\u2019s Magic Gardens, 1020 South St.<\/p>\n\u201dAncient Egypt in Watercolors: Paintings and Artifacts from Dra Abu el-Naga\u201d at Penn Museum<\/p>\n
Spotlighting century-old watercolor paintings by Egyptian artist Ahmed Yousef, Ancient Egypt in Watercolors: Paintings and Artifacts from Dra Abu el-Naga will go on view at the Penn Museum. Last exhibited in Cairo during the 1920s, the watercolor paintings have been carefully preserved in the Penn Museum\u2019s Archives for more than 100 years. They have never been on display in the United States. Ancient Egypt in Watercolors reveals the often underappreciated, but critical function of art in archaeology. The 1,500 sq. ft. exhibition highlights elaborately decorated tomb chapels during the New Kingdom (approximately 1550 BCE-1070 BCE), a \u201cgolden age\u201d that marked the height of Egypt\u2019s power and wealth. Many affluent officials built their tombs at Dra Abu el-Naga \u2014 a key part of the larger Theban Necropolis. Their tomb paintings show scenes from everyday life and imagery depicting the journey to the netherworld \u2014 illuminating how much the ancient Egyptians valued family bonds, honoring their ancestors, and continuing one\u2019s identity into the next life. Ancient Egypt in Watercolors will close in November \u2014 just ahead of the grand opening for the Penn Museum\u2019s \u201cEgypt Galleries: Life and Afterlife\u201d on Dec. 12.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> through November 2026<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Penn Museum, 3260 South St.<\/p>\n\u201dAt Liberty: Life in the City of Brotherly Love During the Early Republic\u201d at Arthur Ross<\/p>\n
The Arthur Ross Gallery\u2019s fall exhibition, \u201cAt Liberty: Life in the City of Brotherly Love During the Early Republic,\u201d asks visitors to consider the role of visual culture in creating collective conceptions of Philadelphia and its residents, including America\u2019s first international celebrity Benjamin Franklin, in the decades just before and after the nation\u2019s founding. The 41 works on view \u2014 including paintings, prints, drawings, and sculpture \u2014 portray notable figures alongside depictions of daily life in Philadelphia. In addition to historical pictures and objects from the 18th and 19th centuries, the exhibition will include images of the era made to celebrate important national anniversaries, such as the marking of America\u2019s 150th in 1926, through to the present moment, inviting exploration of Philadelphia, the birthplace of the nation and its first capital.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> through Sunday, Dec. 13<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 S. 34th St.<\/p>\n\u201dA Nation of Artists\u201d at PMA, PAFA<\/p>\n
With storied histories of their own, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (the country\u2019s very first art school and museum) delve into the richness and diversity of American art history. The two institutions team up with avid art collector (and Phillies\u2019 managing partner) John Middleton and his wife and partner Leigh for this blockbuster exhibition titled \u201cA Nation of Artists.\u201d Threading together 300 years of American art, the collection features over 1,000 portraits, sculptures, furniture, photographs and more across both museums. Viewers find some of art\u2019s biggest names \u2014 including Mary Cassatt and Charles Willson Peale \u2014 exhibited side-by-side with oft-overlooked Black, Indigenous, immigrant and historically underrepresented artists and contemporary talents. \u201cA Nation of Artists\u201d debuts as a cultural milestone celebrating the nation\u2019s creative and artistic legacy at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> through Monday, July 5, 2027<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> through Sunday, Sept. 5, 2027<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 118-128 N. Broad St.<\/p>\n Stay informed and connected \u2014 subscribe to The Philadelphia Tribune NOW! Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Planet Fitness\u2019 Free High School Summer Pass As summer kicks off, Planet Fitness is opening its doors to…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1033101,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[5132],"tags":[5229,1448,2830,1311,67,586,132,5230,68,2969,640],"class_list":["post-1033100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-philadelphia","tag-america","tag-pa","tag-pennsylvania","tag-philadelphia","tag-united-states","tag-united-states-of-america","tag-unitedstates","tag-unitedstatesofamerica","tag-us","tag-usa","tag-what"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/117184966698897885","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1033100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1033100"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1033100\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1033101"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1033100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1033100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1033100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}