{"id":176575,"date":"2026-04-26T12:34:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T12:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/176575\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T12:34:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T12:34:06","slug":"out-and-about-whats-happening-in-philly-out-and-about-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/176575\/","title":{"rendered":"Out and About: What&#8217;s Happening in Philly | Out and About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Night Market<\/p>\n<p>East Market\u2019s vibrant, weekly Night Market transforms Chestnut Walk into a glowing open-air marketplace every Tuesday evening this spring. Weather permitting, visitors can explore a curated mix of local vendors offering fresh food, handcrafted goods, seasonal produce, plants, and much more, all set against the backdrop of live music and a lively happy hour atmosphere. Happy hour specials from the East Market Bar Cart and seasonal samples from restaurants Mi Vida and The Wayward add to the fun. Guests are encouraged to stroll beneath string lights, discover unique offerings at each vendor&#8217;s booth and unwind with friends as the sun sets over East Market.<\/p>\n<p>When: Tuesdays through June 16 from 3\u20137 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Chestnut Walk, 34 S. 11th St.<\/p>\n<p>Free attire for the reentry community at Open Wardrobe<\/p>\n<p>This month\u2019s Open Wardrobe \u2014 the nonprofit organization\u2019s monthly open event to meet the needs of specific communities \u2014 will offer attire for anyone in the reentry community. On Wednesday, participants will receive free clothing along with additional community resources from Fruits of the Family Table, FIGHT Institute for Community Justice, Free Library of Philadelphia, Project HOME, Philadelphia Community Bail Fund, Uplift Solutions, and The Elevation Project. This event is open to any person who is formerly justice-involved (on probation, parole, in a reentry program, etc.) and in need of clothing. All styles, genders, and sizes welcome. All participants must RSVP at <a href=\"http:\/\/wardrobepa.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wardrobepa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When: Wednesday, April 29 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Available at five Wardrobe locations: 413 N 4th St., Philadelphia; 62 W. Marshall Rd. Upper Darby; 345 Scarlett Road, Kennett Square; the Exton Square Mall (2nd floor near Boscov\u2019s), and 536 George St., Norristown.<\/p>\n<p>5th Annual Old City Wedding Stroll<\/p>\n<p>Old City District invites newly engaged couples to experience Philadelphia&#8217;s most comprehensive wedding planning event in a single evening. The 5th Annual signature Old City Wedding Stroll returns, transforming America&#8217;s most historic square mile into an open-air wedding showcase featuring over 40 participating businesses. Within three hours and a few walkable blocks, couples can accomplish what typically takes months of research and appointments: meeting face-to-face with top wedding vendors, touring multiple venues, trying on gowns and suits, tasting menu options, consulting with florists and photographers, and discovering services they didn&#8217;t know they needed \u2014 all in one evening, completely free. One lucky couple will receive an over $3,000 grand prize package.\u00a0The event is free to attend with required registration at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oldcitydistrict.org\/wedding\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.oldcitydistrict.org\/wedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When: Wednesday, April 29 from 5\u20138 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Dance Like It&#8217;s 1829<\/p>\n<p>Putty Dance Project is presenting\u00a0the world premiere of Dance Like It&#8217;s 1829 as part of the Dance Up Close 2026 series. The work celebrates the life of Francis Johnson (1792\u20131844), a central figure in Philadelphia\u2019s vibrant dance and music scene in the antebellum period. Johnson\u2019s brass bands performed for both free Black audiences and the city\u2019s white elite, while Appo, an accomplished violinist, played regularly at the Walnut Street Theatre. Their careers reflect the complicated cultural landscape of early Philadelphia, where Black excellence often thrived within, and in spite of, racial barriers. The story follows the LaFayette Ball, composed by Johnson, reimagining his suite of music through present day jazz arrangements. This work will explore how 2026 would look with the rise of parlor dances, labor hall gatherings, and neighborhood socials that animate the lives of the city\u2019s working-class residents. From the quadrille and polka to the bop, twist, and today\u2019s digital dance culture, each step reveals how movement has mirrored Philadelphia\u2019s evolving identity, carrying traces of resistance, pride, and community. Dance Like It&#8217;s 1829 celebrates the city\u2019s shared history through movement, exploring how dance has always been a language for connection across race, class, and neighborhood, and how Philadelphians have found freedom, belonging, and joy through rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>When: Thursday, April 30-May 3 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Church Neighborhood House Theater, 20 North American St.<\/p>\n<p>Community Mother\u2019s Day Celebration Honoring Local Mothers<\/p>\n<p>The Mother Child Education and Health Foundation proudly announces its upcoming Mother\u2019s Day Community Celebration, a heartfelt event dedicated to uplifting, honoring, and supporting mothers in the community. Founded with a mission to empower women and promote family well-being, the organization is bringing together families, community leaders, and supporters for a day of appreciation, connection, and celebration. The event will feature recognition and honoring of mothers, community engagement and networking, support resources for families, entertainment, refreshments and giveaways.<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, May 1 from 3-10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Melavents, 801 W. Olney Ave.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dOn the Table: Still Lifes Now\u201d at BWA<\/p>\n<p>A group exhibition that reexamines the still life as a living, evolving genre that reflects contemporary questions of identity, labor, consumption, memory, and power. On view now through May 1, 2026, in the Printed Image Gallery, the exhibition brings together works by artists who have created prints at BWA across multiple generations, highlighting the continued relevance of still life imagery in contemporary art.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Brandywine Workshop and Archives, 730 S. Broad St.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Bat Out of Hell \u2014 The Musical&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Bat Out of Hell \u2014 The Musical,&#8221; by Jim Steinman, tells the story of rebellious youth and passion as Strat, the immortal leader of The Lost, falls in love with Raven, the beautiful daughter of the tyrannical ruler Falco. This heart-pounding experience, featuring a powerhouse eight-piece live band on stage, delivers a new production with sprawling multi-level platforms that transports you from Raven\u2019s bedroom to the underground world of the Lost in a visual feast that pushes the boundaries of live theater. Experienced unmatched vocal talents bring Meat Loaf\u2019s anthems to life, including \u201cI\u2019d Do Anything For Love (But I Won\u2019t Do That)\u201d, \u201cParadise By The Dashboard Light\u201d, \u201cTwo Out of Three Ain\u2019t Bad\u201d, \u201cDead Ringer For Love\u2019\u201d and, of course, \u201cBat Out of Hell\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, May 1-2 at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Miller Theater, 250 S. Broad St.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ain\u2019t Misbehavin\u2019, The Fats Waller Musical Show&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Amina Robinson \u2014 Barrymore award-winning director of Theatre Horizon\u2019s &#8220;The Color Purple&#8221; \u2014 returns to helm this electrifying world of the Harlem Renaissance, where the music was hot, the nights were alive, and every spotlight shone with possibility. &#8220;Ain\u2019t Misbehavin\u2019,&#8221; the Tony Award-winning celebration of Fats Waller, brings the era\u2019s jazz houses and juke joints to life with an unforgettable evening of romance, humor, dance, and pure joy. Featuring timeless hits like \u201cHoneysuckle Rose,\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s a Sin to Tell a Lie,\u201d \u201cI Can\u2019t Give You Anything but Love,\u201d and the iconic \u201cAin\u2019t Misbehavin\u2019,\u201d this dazzling show honors a musical genius who forever changed the sound of American music.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0Friday, May 1-May 17<\/p>\n<p>Where:\u00a0Theatre Horizon, 401 DeKalb St., Norristown, PA 19401<\/p>\n<p>The Garden Party &amp; Kentucky Derby at Andalusia<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate Andalusia and the Kentucky Derby at the annual Garden Party! You\u2019ll enjoy cocktails, hors d\u2019oeuvres, and our internationally recognized gardens, then gather to watch \u201cThe Run for the Roses.\u201d Andalusia is the best place to watch the Kentucky Derby in the Philadelphia area. All proceeds of the Garden Party benefit Andalusia\u2019s efforts to preserve, interpret, and make accessible the gardens and buildings of this treasured National Historic Landmark.<\/p>\n<p>When: Saturday, May 2 from 5-7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Andalusia Historic House, Gardens &amp; Arboretum, 1237 State Rd., Andalusia, PA 19020<\/p>\n<p>Philly\u2019s biggest women\u2019s fitness event yet takes over WSFS Sportsplex<\/p>\n<p>Sweat &amp; Sculpt, the fast-growing women\u2019s fitness and community experience founded by entrepreneur and fitness leader Jacklyn Romano, is set to host its largest event to date. Expected to draw 400 &#8211; 500 attendees, the event continues its mission of building a powerful, confidence-driven women\u2019s community centered around fitness, connection, and wellness, while delivering a fully immersive experience that blends movement, recovery, and brand activations. Originally launched as a studio-based fitness concept at the Jersey Shore, Sweat &amp; Sculpt has quickly evolved into one of the region\u2019s most anticipated female-focused wellness experiences in the area. Tickets are required and include a 50-minute signature Pilates workout, a custom Sweat &amp; Sculpt active set shipped to attendees prior to the event, wellness activations including B12 shots, acupuncture, cold plunge recovery, and food and beverage offerings from local and national partners, and commmunity networking alongside post-class brand activations. Please plan to arrive promptly by 8:30am to get started. Remember to bring your own yoga mat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When: Sunday, May 3 at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Where: WSFS Bank Sportsplex, 2485 Seaport Dr. Chester, PA 19013<\/p>\n<p>Home + Garden Festival<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia\u2019s Garden District comes alive during Chestnut Hill\u2019s beloved Home + Garden Festival with more than 250 vendors, including local Chestnut Hill businesses, artists, and crafters, will line the cobblestone streets of Germantown Avenue, transforming the corridor into a vibrant, open-air marketplace. Known for its award-winning green spaces and vibrant mix of independently owned shops and restaurants, Chestnut Hill\u2019s Home + Garden Festival offers the best of both worlds, inviting attendees to refresh their home d\u00e9cor with the newest trends, enhance their gardens, pick up seasonal blooms, or discover one-of-a-kind artwork from local artisans.<\/p>\n<p>When: Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Where: 8000 to 8500 blocks of Germantown Avenue<\/p>\n<p>Lunch&#8230;And All That Jazz<\/p>\n<p>Our Garden Club of Philadelphia and Vicinity (OGCPV) will be holding its first Lunch\u2026&amp; All That Jazz social scholarship fundraising event this weekend. The event will present Scholarship Awards to two female senior students from the Walter B. Saul High School in the School District of Philadelphia. There will be 50\/50, Raffles and a Silent Auction. Also, The Ed Dennis Quartet will provide music. Our Garden Club of Philadelphia and Vicinity, founded in 1939, is the oldest African American Garden Club in the United States with membership of thirty ladies. The members are dedicated to the work of the club that encourages interest in all phases of gardening. The garden club promotes better horticultural practice, stimulates and encourages interest in civic beauty of art flower arranging, increases members\u2019 knowledge of the environment and the importance of conservation of natural resources. Our Garden Club of Philadelphia and Vicinity scholarships will financially assist graduating students who will be attending college in the fall of 2026. This will provide them to further their studies in the fields majoring in horticulture-related fields, environmental science, and conservation.<\/p>\n<p>When: Sunday, May 3 from 12:30-3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Bala Golf Club, 2200 Belmont Ave.<\/p>\n<p>2026 Philadelphia Children\u2019s Festival<\/p>\n<p>Penn Live Arts (PLA) presents the 2026 Philadelphia Children\u2019s Festival. The Festival features weekend performances and school-day matinees with master illusionist and magician Bill Blagg, TheaterWorksUSA\u2019s The Magic School Bus on a musical adventure through the solar system, the coming-of-age novel, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, brought to life on stage by Literature to Life, and a participatory introduction to the greats of the jazz world with Jazz Reach\u2019s Hangin\u2019 With the Giants. In addition to ticketed indoor performances, the PLAYground on the Annenberg Center Outdoor Plaza hosts hands-on activities provided by a variety of arts partners from across Philadelphia, and free music by Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets and DJ Scott. Plaza festivities also include face painting and balloon creations by Taffy Fun and food available for purchase from Puyero Venezuelan Flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.<\/p>\n<p>Bill Blagg: Family Magic<\/p>\n<p>Now you see it\u2026 now you don\u2019t! Master illusionist Bill Blagg\u2019s mind-boggling magic keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with sensational illusions, laugh-out-loud comedy and plenty of audience participation. Please note, haze is used in this all-ages performance.<\/p>\n<p>When: Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.<\/p>\n<p>Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets: Free outdoor concert<\/p>\n<p>Grammy\u00ae-winning children\u2019s musician Tim Kubart and his band, the Space Cadets, invite kids and grown-ups alike to sing, move and celebrate being themselves at a free outdoor concert and dance party. Full of sing-along songs, tap dancing and pop music, Kubart\u2019s high-energy performance will have the audience smiling, moving and grooving together.<\/p>\n<p>When: Sunday, May 3 at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.<\/p>\n<p>TheaterWorksUSA: The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System<\/p>\n<p>This action-packed adventure with science teacher Ms. Frizzle is a musical adaptation based on the beloved book series, The Magic School Bus. When the bus gets lost on the way to the planetarium, she saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip. Despite rivalries old and new, the young student heroes must learn to work together or risk getting lost in the solar system forever. This performance is for ages 5-11.<\/p>\n<p>When: Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Shucked&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Shucked&#8221; features a \u201csuperb book\u201d (New York Post) by Tony Award winner Robert Horn; a score filled with \u201cearworm songs\u201d (The Daily Beast) by Grammy Award winners, Tony Award nominees and Nashville music superstars Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally \u2013 hit country music writers for artists including Kacey Musgraves (\u201cFollow Your Arrow\u201d), Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, and more \u2013 and direction with \u201can infectious spirit of glee and warmth\u201d (Variety) by four-time Tony Award winner Jack O\u2019Brien.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Moli\u00e8re\u2019s The Hypochondriac&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>There is more than one way to afford healthcare. Argan is convinced his undiagnosable illness is fatal, and he must spend his wealth on celebrated doctors to survive. Anxious over medical bills and a profligate second wife, he schemes to marry his beautiful daughter to a doctor to ensure free healthcare. Can his daughter\u2019s loveless marriage give Argan the insurance he needs against illness, or will he survive sickness without tridaily enemas and realize that the true ills threatening his life, happiness, and survival are not medical?<\/p>\n<p>When: ends Sunday, May 10<\/p>\n<p>Where: Quintessence Theatre, 7137 Germantown Ave.<\/p>\n<p>Open Streets: West Walnut<\/p>\n<p>Center City District (CCD) is pleased to return Open Streets in 2026, beginning along West Walnut Street, this spring. CCD, with support from Rittenhouse Row and the City of Philadelphia, transforms one of Philadelphia\u2019s most popular shopping and dining destinations, 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut and Walnut Street from Broad to 19th, by temporarily closing streets to vehicular traffic. During these closures, pedestrians are invited to stroll nearly eight blocks of car-free space while enjoying shopping, dining, and activities for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>When: Sundays through May 17<\/p>\n<p>Where: Walnut Street (Broad to 19th) &amp; 18th Street (Locust to Chestnut)<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Weight of Time&#8221; at Morton Contemporary<\/p>\n<p>Morton Contemporary is proud to present &#8220;The Weight of Time,&#8221; an intimate exhibition featuring a group of ten artists all presently incarcerated at SCI Phoenix prison in Pennsylvania. Each artist offers a deeply personal reflection on coming of age and growing old behind bars, collectively forming a portrait of lives shaped by confinement and the passage of time.\u00a0 As a unified body of work, this group exhibition powerfully depicts a community of men navigating the realities of daily life in prison as they meditate on the past, endure the present, and reach toward an uncertain future.<\/p>\n<p>When: through Monday, May 25<\/p>\n<p>Where: Morton Contemporary Art Gallery, 115 S. 13th St.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dThe Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This spring, Arden Children\u2019s Theatre invites families into a hilariously twisted world where classic fairy tales don\u2019t go quite as expected in its final production of the 2025\/26 season, \u201cThe Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales.\u201d Based on the beloved book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, adapted by John Glore, the production brings the book\u2019s whimsically fractured fairy tales to life for kids and adults alike. Directed by Steve Pacek, the laugh-out-loud production is where fairy tales get scrambled, mixed up, and turned upside down. Classic fairy tales get scrambled and turned upside down. The Ugly Duckling doesn\u2019t become a beautiful swan, just a Really Ugly Duck. A princess kisses a frog and ends up with a mouthful of slime. Familiar characters wander in and out of the wrong stories, narrators lose control of the plot, and the title character himself, a very smelly cheese, tries to steal the spotlight.<\/p>\n<p>When: through Sunday, May 31<\/p>\n<p>Where: Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.<\/p>\n<p>Stamp Rally<\/p>\n<p>April marks the return of Historic Germantown\u2019s highly-anticipated spring Stamp Rally. The theme for the popular program is \u201cTrees of Germantown.\u201d The free program allows participants to pick up a passport book and collect stamps at various sites, providing residents and visitors with a fun, interactive way to explore Germantown. Participants have the opportunity to discover the neighborhood through an entertaining scavenger hunt, with prizes awarded to those who complete the challenge.<\/p>\n<p>When: through Sunday, June 21<\/p>\n<p>Where: various locations throughout Germantown<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;America Today: Voices in Contemporary Print&#8221; at the Print Center<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;America Today: Voices in Contemporary Print&#8221; brings the works of more than 30 artists from across the country together to explore core principles of democracy, including civil rights, social justice, racial equality, and political engagement. With Philadelphia at the center of America\u2019s founding, the exhibition bridges past and present, inviting audiences to reflect on how democratic ideals continue to evolve at a pivotal moment in the nation\u2019s history. Featuring widely recognized artists whose work has been exhibited in major museums around the world, &#8220;America Today&#8221; offers a compelling opportunity to engage with contemporary perspectives on urgent national issues.<\/p>\n<p>When: through Saturday, July 25<\/p>\n<p>Where: The Print Center, 1614 Latimer St.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dMuliebrity\u201d by Viola Bordon<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>When: through Sunday, July 26<\/p>\n<p>Where: Museum for Art in Wood, 141 N. 3rd St.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Freedom Dreams&#8221; at the Barnes<\/p>\n<p>As Philadelphia and the nation prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, Freedom Dreams brings together powerful works by artists in film, video, and installation that invite viewers to immerse themselves in the memories, dreams, and histories of Black Americans. The exhibition features works by Arthur Jafa, David Hartt, Garrett Bradley, Ja\u2019Tovia Gary, and Tourmaline, all exploring history, archives, and cultural memory. Freedom Dreams highlights the fluid boundary between past, present, and future and encourages viewers to reflect on how Americans of color have shaped identities and created spaces of resistance, joy, and resilience in the face of systemic oppression. The exhibition is co-curated by Maori Karmael Holmes, Chief Executive and Artistic Officer of BlackStar Projects, and James Claiborne, Fleischner Family Vice President for Engagement at the Barnes.<\/p>\n<p>When: through Sunday, Aug. 9<\/p>\n<p>Where: The Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Printmaking by the People: Posters for a Reimagined Declaration of Independence&#8221; at Parkway Central Library<\/p>\n<p>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<p>When: through August 2026<\/p>\n<p>Where: Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRuth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design\u201d at AAMP<\/p>\n<p>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<p>When: through Sunday, Sept. 6<\/p>\n<p>Where: African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dUniversal Theme Parks: The Exhibition\u201d at Franklin Institute<\/p>\n<p>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<p>When: through Monday, Sept. 7<\/p>\n<p>Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dAncient Egypt in Watercolors: Paintings and Artifacts from Dra Abu el-Naga\u201d at Penn Museum<\/p>\n<p>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\u2014just ahead of the grand opening for the Penn Museum\u2019s Egypt Galleries: Life and Afterlife on Dec. 12.<\/p>\n<p>When: through November 2026<\/p>\n<p>Where: Penn Museum, 3260 South St.<\/p>\n<p>                                Stay informed and connected \u2014 subscribe to The Philadelphia Tribune NOW! <a href=\"https:\/\/phillytrib.com\/app\/newzware\/phillysub.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Night Market East Market\u2019s vibrant, weekly Night Market transforms Chestnut Walk into a glowing open-air marketplace every Tuesday&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":176576,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[69,71,70,7001],"class_list":["post-176575","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-philadelphia","tag-philadelphia","tag-philadelphia-headlines","tag-philadelphia-news","tag-what"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176575","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=176575"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176575\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/176576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=176575"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=176575"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=176575"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}