A new photography exhibit turns a lens towards Philly, Opera Philadelphia’s innovative ticket promotion, a whole month of big-top fun and more
Parks on Tap at Columbus Square Park, Wednesday, September 4th through Sunday, September 8th
A partnership between Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and FCM Hospitality, Parks on Tap was created to be a traveling beer garden throughout the city's various, beautiful parks all summer long. This week’s location is Columbus Square, a vibrant community gathering place located between 12th and 13th Streets and Wharton and Reed streets in the Passyunk Square neighborhood of South Philadelphia.
An oasis from the hustle and bustle of urban living, Columbus Square is a unique community space that is ever evolving.
Brotherly Lens: A Portrait of Philadelphia, Thursday, September 5th through October 12th
Brotherly Lens: A Portrait of Philadelphia presents a nuanced exploration of the city through the eyes of three distinguished photographers: Eric T. Kunsman, Joseph Labolito, and Ron Tarver. Each artist offers a distinctive perspective, capturing the essence of Philadelphia, its hidden dimensions, and its ongoing transformation.
Together, these photographers offer a comprehensive and introspective view of Philadelphia, inviting audiences to engage with the city’s diverse and dynamic landscape through their distinctive visions.
1987 Kensington 001, Joseph V. Labolito Cage the Elephant, Friday, September 6th
Cage the Elephant’s Neon Pill tour is coming to TD Pavilion at the Mann on September 6 with Young the Giant and Bakar. Since forming in 2006, Cage The Elephant have quietly bloomed as one of this generation’s premier rock bands buoyed by uncompromising creativity and wildly cathartic performances.
Circus Campus Presents, Friday, September 6th through Sunday, September 29th
Circus Campus Presents returns to the 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival with 12 events and performances this year, kicking off with a preview night on Friday, September 6th. Audiences will find a dozen original shows created by circus artists from all over the country running for a series of one-night-onlys at Circus Campus (6452 Greene St., Philadelphia) throughout their historical building. These shows exemplify the soul of circus and the broad spectrum of talent that their community fosters.
“Philadelphia Fringe Festival gives our city’s circus community a designated time every year when local artists have the chance - and the encouragement - to produce original work,” said Circus Campus Founder and Owner Shana Kennedy.
Opera Philadelphia Pick Your Price, 2024-25 season
Opera Philadelphia announced earlier this summer that the seat price for every show for the upcoming season would be $11 of “Pick Your Price,” in an effort to bring opera to more people.
“Price can be a big barrier to entry at the opera, and ticket sales are a metric that too often determines how we program, how we engage, and how we market…” General Director and President, Anthony Ross Costanzo said. “Pick Your Price invites everyone to connect with Opera Philadelphia at a price that works for them.”
The Art of the Brick, extended through November 17
The Franklin Institute has extended The Art of the Brick exhibit that’s been on display since February to run through mid-November. Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," the exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically-acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from the LEGO® brick. After exploring the exhibit galleries, guests will enter a 9,000-square-foot brick play space to build their imaginative creations using hundreds of thousands of colorful bricks.
