Broadway Cabaret at Rittenhouse Grill
Broadway Cabaret at Rittenhouse Grill welcomes acclaimed Broadway, film, and television star Mandy Gonzalez for two intimate cabaret performances. Presented in association with the Philly Pops, Gonzalez’s engagement is part of Broadway Cabaret’s spring 2026 season, bringing one of musical theater’s most commanding voices to Philadelphia’s only Broadway cabaret venue. Gonzalez will host an evening of music and storytelling highlighting her celebrated career and signature artistry in the elegant, supper club setting of Rittenhouse Grill. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner followed by an up-close performance that blends powerful vocals, personal stories, and theatrical insight. Recognized for her dynamic vocal power and deeply expressive performances, Gonzalez has captivated audiences on Broadway as Angelica Schuyler in “Hamilton,” originated Nina Rosario in the Tony Award–winning “In the Heights,” earning a Drama Desk Award, and starred as Elphaba in “Wicked.” She most recently completed an eight-month run in the starring role of the Tony Award–winning revival of “Sunset Blvd.” Her career spans Broadway, major concert halls, television, and film.
Where: Rittenhouse Grill, 1701 Locust St.
”TINA — The Tina Turner Musical”
Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization are delighted to present the return of the Broadway smash hit “TINA – The Tina Turner Musical.” An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring true story of a woman who defied racism, sexism, and ageism to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. This smash-hit stage production celebrates Tina Turner’s resilience, talent, and triumphant rise from a small-town girl with a big voice to an international icon. Featuring some of her biggest hits, “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Proud Mary,” “Nutbush City Limits,” “The Best,” and “River Deep – Mountain High,” the show has captivated over 8 million theatergoers worldwide with its powerful message and electrifying energy.
When: Tuesday, March 10-15
Where: Miller Theater, 250 S. Broad St.
National History Day Philadelphia
On Thursday, over 200 middle and high school students from across Philadelphia will gather at the National Constitution Center for National History Day Philadelphia (NHD Philly), the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s (HSP) keystone education program, and the city’s official affiliate of National History Day. This year’s competition centers on the theme Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History. National History Day is an award-winning academic program for students in grades 6-12 that emphasizes primary source research, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students develop a historical argument, support it with evidence, articulate the lasting impact of their topic, and then present their work publicly and defend it through interviews with judges. Using original exhibits, documentaries, performances, websites, and research papers, NHD Philly students explore moments of change and resistance, from abolition and women’s suffrage to civil rights and social movements, examining how those forces continue to shape the world today.
When: March 12 from 9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Where: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St.
Fresh Fades & Free Health Checks
Chopped P.H.D. is officially relaunching and they aren’t just cutting hair — they are building a healthier community. They teamed up with Black Nurses Networking to provide free blood pressure checks every hour, proving that looking good and feeling good go hand-in-hand. It’s going to be a high-energy evening filled with, Caribbean vibes, live music and delicious food and drinks. On-site health screenings for the community will available, and so is top-tier barbering in the newly refreshed space.
When: Friday, March 13 from 4-8 p.m.
Where: Chopped P.H.D., 1506 Sansom St.
Friday Night at PMA: Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month at the museum with a night of music, artmaking, talks, and guided tours. The event features music by DJ Yolo Ono — Marissa Le is a multi-hyphenate creative, DJ, experience designer, and community builder based in Philadelphia; a pop-up studio where guests can design their own postcard to send to an inspirational woman with Cultural Heritage Artist Martha Rich; and guided tours showcasing female artists in the museum. Tickets are required.
When: Friday, March 13 from 5-8:30 p.m.
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE
Prince lovers in Philadelphia will “party like it’s 1999” as the acclaimed “Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE” brings the icon’s timeless hits to The Event Center at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. From “When Doves Cry” to “Purple Rain,” the performance honors and captures the artistry and legacy of one of music’s most legendary performers. “Marshall Charloff & Purple xPeRIeNCE” is the most celebrated tribute to Prince in the world. The show continues to hold the unique distinction of playing 100% LIVE, completely untracked — paying true homage to one of the greatest musicians of our time — Prince — with real musicianship. As seen fronting the nation’s top symphonies and headlining both Red Rocks Amphitheatre and his one-man Las Vegas residency, Marshall Charloff delivers PRINCE, unparalleled, with his band of Minneapolis all-star musicians!
When: Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m.
Where: Rivers Casino Phiadelphia, 1001 N. Delaware Ave.
”Take No Tea For a Fever”
It Takes a Village to Feed One Child (ITAVTFOC) is partnering with the Clef Club of Jazz to raise awareness and funds benefiting ITAVTFOCs work through a one-weekend-only benefit performance. “Take No Tea For A Fever,” written and directed by Freedom F. Cooke, is a dramatic comedy set in the 1960’s during the Civil Rights movement with black leaders such as Dr Martin L. King & Malcolm X. Five percent of the ticket sales will go to ITAVTFOC to support its efforts to fight hunger by providing 3 millions meals and snacks to childcare, senior, and community centers in our area annually.
When: Friday, March 13-15
Where: Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, 736 S. Broad St.
Fishtown’s Stouts and Snouts returns
Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District invites beer lovers, foodies and fun-seekers to the return of Stouts & Snouts, a neighborhood-wide celebration of bold brews, creative cocktails and delicious pork-inspired bites. On Saturday, participating Fishtown bars and restaurants will showcase stout beer specials, snout-inspired cocktails and savory pork (and plant-based) dishes in a one-day-only event filled with flavor and community spirit. Stouts & Snouts is no charge to attend, with food and drink pay-as-you-go.
Where: Venues in the Fishtown District
PhilaBowl 2026
The Clay Studio, in partnership with The Sunday LOVE Project, is thrilled to announce the return of PhilaBowl, an empty bowl fundraiser event. Attendees can choose from over 500 beautifully handcrafted bowls created by passionate Clay Studio resident artists and community members, and enjoy food from local vendors. Proceeds from PhilaBowl support The Clay Studio’s scholarship fund and The Sunday LOVE Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating hunger in Kensington.
When: Saturday, March 14 from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: The Clay Studio, 1425 N. American St.
Sesame Place Philadelphia to Kick Off 2026 Season
Sesame Place® Philadelphia will welcome guests for the 2026 season! To kick off the season, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their Sesame Street friends will make their grand entrance down the parade route in the new Opening Day Parade. This special parade, appearing exclusively Saturday, is full of music, color, and even provides a glimpse of the furry fun in store for the 2026 season!
Where: Sesame Place Philadelphia, 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne, PA 19047
Ministry of Awe Grand Opening
Ministry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia, housed inside a renovated 19th-century bank and transformed by Meg Saligman and her team of more than 100 artists into a surreal world where the only currency is the human spirit. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. Encounter tunnels, labyrinthian hallways, large-scale art installations, and soundscapes.
Where: Ministry of Awe, 27 N. 3rd St.
Backyard Bash
Join the Please Touch Museum for classic backyard games, creative crafts, an indoor bounce house, and interactive experiences throughout the Museum. Special programming includes spin art frisbee workshops, suncatcher art-making with Project Joy, and an interactive percussion performance with the University of Delaware’s graduate percussion program. Sponsored by Five Below.
Where: Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Sesame Place
The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration will feature the return of the St. Patrick’s Day Dine with Elmo & Friends, Grover’s Clover Scavenger Hunt, the Furry Friends St. Patrick’s Day Dance Party, and performances from the Rince Ri School of Irish Dance.
When: Saturday, March 14-15
Where: Sesame Place Philadelphia, 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne, PA 19047
Play Without Boundaries
Please Touch Museum welcomes families for our sensory-friendly morning. During Play Without Boundaries, the Museum is adapted to provide a relaxed environment for individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and other sensory or communication needs. The Museum opens to the general public at 11 a.m.
When: Sunday, March 15 from 9–11 a.m.
Where: Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic
“Good Bones”
Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company proudly presents the Philadelphia premiere of “Good Bones,” the newest play by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright James Ijames (“Fat Ham”), about gentrification and the consequences of change in a neighborhood and in a family. Directed by Philadelphia-based award-winning actor Akeem Davis, “Good Bones” follows Aisha as she returns to her childhood neighborhood with her husband to help developers “revitalize” the place she grew up. As they renovate their new home, her homecoming proves more complicated than expected. Featuring an all-Philadelphia cast and design team, “Good Bones” uses sharp humor and emotional depth to explore the tension between progress and preservation, asking who cities are built for and what gets lost in the name of change.
When: ends Sunday, March 15
Where: Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.
Wintergarden on the Albert M. Greenfield Lawn
An open-air oasis featuring hundreds of twinkling and colored lights, illuminated overhead sculptures and seasonal foliage, with warm mulled wine available from the Chaddsford Winery kiosk for adults 21 and older.
When: ends Sunday, March 15
Where: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St.
Shakespeare’s “Rare Accidents: The Escapades of Prince Hal & Falstaff”
“Succession” was not the first time we obsessed over who Dad would choose to take over. His father killed a king and usurped a kingdom, but the prodigal Prince Hal spends his days consorting with commoners and playing pranks with his philandering old knight, Sir John Falstaff, rather than studying statecraft and preparing to be the next King of England. A civil war is threatened when Hotspur and his father, the Earl of Northumberland, claim their right to the throne, forcing Hal and Falstaff from the tavern to the battlefield. In this struggle for the divine right to wear the crown, Shakespeare’s epic family drama challenges what makes a good son, a good friend, and a good leader.
When: ends Sunday, March 15
Where: Quintessence Theatre Group, 7137 Germantown Ave.
”From the Vault: Rarely Seen Works from the Museum’s Permanent Collection”
Museum for Art in Wood presents “From the Vault: Rarely Seen Works from the Museum’s Permanent Collection,” a new exhibition featuring works from its permanent collection. Showcasing 48 works of turning, sculpture, and furniture by 42 artists, the exhibition offers a brief and exclusive opportunity to share space with a few of the Museum’s treasures and features objects that have been in its holdings for 30 years. “From the Vault” illustrates the evolving and complex explorations by artists in wood.
When: through Sunday, March 22
Where: Museum for Art in Wood, 141 N. 3rd St.
Edward Albee’s “A Delicate Balance”
In Edward Albee’s “A Delicate Balance,” on an otherwise uneventful night, long-time friends arrive at the front door unannounced and terrified and ask if they can stay. An unexplained fear has gripped them, and they have turned to old friends as their first and last resort. What will they do? Edward Albee won the first of his three Pulitzer Prizes for this American classic, an absorbing look into the everyday hopes, fears, and secrets we all so delicately balance.
When: through Sunday, March 29
Where: Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest invites guests to cozy up on the Delaware River Waterfront with amazing views of the Ben Franklin Bridge. The beloved seasonal tradition features an NHL-sized ice rink, outdoor firepits, warming cabins, and festive food and drink for all ages to enjoy. Open seven days a week, including holidays (unless otherwise noted), admission is free with pay-as-you-go amenities that let visitors create their own winter adventure. Classic amusements like the Ferris wheel, indoor arcade, and the giant holiday tree return in December. For the best experience, guests are encouraged to reserve skating tickets, cabins, firepits, or Rinkside Lounge packages in advance at RiverRink.com.
Where: Independence Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
”Romeo & Juliet”
The Arden Theatre Company continues its 2025/26 season with William Shakespeare’s enduring classic, “Romeo & Juliet.” Directed by Barrymore Award–winning director Amina Robinson, the production offers a bold and resonant vision of Shakespeare’s iconic work. In “Romeo & Juliet,” a story audiences know well, two young lovers fall in love hard and fast, only to be torn apart by families bound to an ancient feud. However, Robinson’s production strips the play to its emotional core, highlighting both the breathtaking beauty and devastating cost of love born in a divided world.
When: through Sunday, April 5
Where: Arden Theatre, 40 N. 2nd St.
”Face to Face: Isaiah Zagar’s Mosaicked Portraits” at PMG
“Face to Face” invites visitors into the world of Isaiah Zagar’s mosaicked portraits. These intimate artworks depict people who have influenced his life, work, and world, as well as strangers and individuals who captured his imagination. Composed from fragments of tile, mirror, folk artwork, and other materials, each portrait serves as a meeting place between artist and subject. These works reflect not only the people who inspired him personally but also anyone who fascinated him. They embody the broader spirit of Folk Art, collaboration, and community that defines Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens. Through this collection, visitors can experience Zagar’s mosaics up close, connecting with the people and stories that shaped his art.
When: through Sunday, April 12
Where: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South St.
Free Tax Prep Services for West Philadelphia Residents
In partnership with ACHIEVEability, the Campaign for Working Families (CWF) is once again offering free tax preparation services to West Philadelphia residents this tax season. Now through April 15, residents can schedule an appointment via CWF’s website to receive expert assistance from trained nonprofit professionals. Appointments are available Mondays through Thursdays and on select Saturdays, ensuring a smooth, accurate, and stress-free tax filing experience. The free services will be held at ACHIEVEability, which is proudly serving as the host location for the program. Last year, with the support of ACHIEVEability and CWF, more than 1,000 residents received tax assistance, resulting in a combined total of $855,292 in refunds for those who used the free service.
When: through April 15, Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: ACHIEVEAbility, 5901 Market St.
”The Changing Faces of Independence: Pennsylvania in the 1800s” at HSP
How has the makeup of who is an American changed since the American Revolution? How have the people in that changing face of America continuously reinvigorated and reasserted the founding ideals of the country? By examining the documents left by our ancestors in the time leading to America’s 200th birthday, this display will ask those questions of their descendants. This exhibit draws on collections at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and will be curated in partnership with ethnic and genealogical societies that seek to connect Americans to their ancestors through research, programs, and networking opportunities.
When: through Friday, April 24
Where: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust St.
”Muliebrity” by Viola Bordon
Philadelphia-based interdisciplinary textile artist and educator Viola Bordon blends sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and fibers to explore the interplay between materiality and environmental fluctuation. Her textile-focused practice draws upon pre-industrial craft techniques like weaving and quilting, intertwining them with inquiries into contemporary issues in our society. For Radical Americana, Bordon conducted research at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to create her exhibition, Muliebrity, where she examines the invention and evolving meanings of American liberty in the national identity.
When: through Sunday, July 26
Where: Museum for Art in Wood, 141 N. 3rd St.
“Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design” at AAMP
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) presents a cultural milestone exhibition “Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design.” 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 — including “Black Panther,” “Selma,” “Do the Right Thing,” “Amistad,” “Dolomite is My Name,” “Coming 2 America,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and, for the first time ever, “Sinners.” 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’s possible for the future. Her journey from Springfield, Massachusetts, to Hollywood’s most celebrated stages resonates deeply with Philadelphians.
When: through Sunday, Sept. 6
Where: African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St.
”Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition” at Franklin Institute
Step inside the creative and innovative world of theme parks through the lens of Universal’s fan-favorite attractions, including “Jaws,” “Illumination’s Minions,” “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Sing,” SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, “Jurassic World,” DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon,” 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’s 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 — all while hearing directly from the creators, animators, and show writers who make it happen. “Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition” 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.
When: through Monday, Sept. 7
Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St.
”Ancient Egypt in Watercolors: Paintings and Artifacts from Dra Abu el-Naga” at Penn Museum
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’s 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 “golden age” that marked the height of Egypt’s power and wealth. Many affluent officials built their tombs at Dra Abu el-Naga — a key part of the larger Theban Necropolis. Their tomb paintings show scenes from everyday life and imagery depicting the journey to the netherworld — illuminating how much the ancient Egyptians valued family bonds, honoring their ancestors, and continuing one’s identity into the next life. Ancient Egypt in Watercolors will close in November—just ahead of the grand opening for the Penn Museum’s Egypt Galleries: Life and Afterlife on Dec. 12.
When: through November 2026
Where: Penn Museum, 3260 South St.
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