America\u2019s Townhall: Previewing the Supreme Court\u2019s 2026\u20132027 Term<\/p>\n
Join the National Constitution Center for a timely conversation previewing the Supreme Court\u2019s 2026\u20132027 term. Masha Hansford, partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell; Amy Howe, co-founder of SCOTUSblog; and Greg Stohr, Supreme Court reporter for Bloomberg News, will break down the biggest cases on the docket, unpack the constitutional questions at stake, and explore the issues that could have the greatest impact on the Court in the year ahead. Thomas Donnelly, lead scholar at the National Constitution Center, moderates.<\/p>\n
When: Monday, Sept. 28, 6:30\u20137:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St<\/p>\n
America\u2019s Townhall: The Holy Experiment: Religious Liberty, Pennsylvania, and the Making of America<\/p>\n
Long before the First Amendment guaranteed the free exercise of religion, William Penn envisioned Pennsylvania as a \u201cHoly Experiment\u201d founded on liberty of conscience. Pennsylvania became a place where people of different faiths sought to live together under laws that protected religious freedom while cultivating civic life. Yet that experiment was also marked by contradiction, compromise, and exclusion. University of Pennsylvania Professor Marci Hamilton and St. Joseph\u2019s University Professor Emeritus Randall Miller join for a conversation exploring how Pennsylvania\u2019s founding shaped the nation\u2019s understanding of religious liberty, what William Penn\u2019s vision achieved, where it fell short, and what this history can teach us about sustaining constitutional democracy today. Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center, moderates. This program celebrates the opening of Pennsylvania\u2019s Founding: How a City and a Colony Shaped America\u2019s DNA, a special exhibition opening to the public on September 30 at the National Constitution Center, developed in partnership with Drexel University and curated by Drexel\u2019s Lenfest Center for Cultural Partnerships and Atwater Kent Collection.<\/p>\n
When: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 5\u20136 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St.<\/p>\n
\u201dMAMMA MIA!\u201d<\/p>\n
Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, Ensemble Arts Philly kicks off its 2026-2027 Broadway Series with a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter\u2019s quest to discover the father she\u2019s never known brings three men from her mother\u2019s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For over 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that makes \u201cMAMMA MIA!\u201d the ultimate feel-good show.<\/p>\n
When: Tuesday, Sept. 29-Oct. 4<\/p>\n
Where: Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.<\/p>\n
\u201dWitch\u201d by Jen Silverman<\/p>\n
Quintessence Theatre opens its 17th season with the regional premiere of \u201cWitch\u201d by award-winning playwright Jen Silverman. Directed by Maura Krause, the critically acclaimed play is a sharp and inventive retelling of the classic Jacobean tragicomedy that questions whose soul is worth saving when the devil comes to town. In Witch, a charming devil (Frank Jimenez) arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth Sawyer (Suli Holum) should be his easiest target, having been labeled a \u201cwitch\u201d and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to tempt her and her neighbors, unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed, and the village is forever changed. Silverman\u2019s inventive retelling of the classic tragicomedy offers audiences a sharp, subversive fable that debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by.<\/p>\n
When: Wednesday, Sept. 30-Oct. 25<\/p>\n
Where: Quintessence Theatre, 7137 Germantown Ave.<\/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: ends Wednesday, Sept. 30<\/p>\n
Where: Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.<\/p>\n
Independence 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: Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.<\/p>\n
\u201dChanging Faces of Independence: Pennsylvania in the 1900s\u201d at HSP<\/p>\n
How has the face of America changed since the Revolution? And how have new Americans across generations helped keep the nation\u2019s founding ideals alive? From 1890 until 1917, more than 15 million immigrants arrived in the United States. By the 1910 census, nearly 15% of the population was foreign\u2011born. In Pennsylvania, the growing Italian community helped shape the state by the Declaration of Independence\u2019s 150th anniversary in 1926. Puerto Rican migration to Pennsylvania occurred gradually in the early 20th century but surged after World War II. Following major changes to immigration policy, the Chinese population expanded across the Commonwealth by the Bicentennial in 1976. Their letters, photographs, and community records reveal how these new Americans understood their roles as both Pennsylvanians and citizens of a changing nation. By examining materials left behind in Pennsylvania communities during the decades leading up to America\u2019s 200th birthday, this display highlights the ongoing connection between the nation\u2019s founding ideals and the diverse communities that have worked to bring them to life.<\/p>\n
When: Thursday, Oct. 1-Jan. 8, 2027<\/p>\n
Where: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust St.<\/p>\n
October First Friday<\/p>\n
This First Friday, stop into the Museum for Art in Wood for extended evening hours and experience its latest exhibition, \u201cOut of Place WARP Wood 2026.\u201d The exhibition features the work created by six artist fellows during the two-month-long Windgate Wood Arts Residency Program (WARP-Wood) and emphasizes the research, exploration, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. Also on view in the Museum\u2019s research library is \u201cA Room of Their Own,\u201d presenting the work of ten artists. While visitors are upstairs, be sure to explore the Museum\u2019s permanent collection of over 1,400 objects. Don\u2019t forget to shop the Museum Store for unique handmade objects, jewelry, artworks, and books.<\/p>\n
When: Friday, Oct. 2 from 5-8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Museum for Art in Wood, 141 N. 3rd St.<\/p>\n
Hot Ones returns to Fishtown<\/p>\n
Join Evil Genius Beer Company as guests taste through progressively hotter and hotter wings with sauces from the official Hot Ones lineup! As you taste you\u2019ll be provided with question cards with hotter and hotter questions to chat about with your table. At the end of each round guests can share their answers with the entire crowd and the person with the best story will win a comp beer. Tickets come with ten wings (vegetarian option available) and access to all 10 sauces! Please note that only ticket holders will be permitted entrance to the event area. Any spectators who wish to watch the event but not participate must purchase a Spectator Ticket which does not come with wings.<\/p>\n
When: Friday, Oct. 2 from 7-9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Evil Genius Beer Company, 1727 N. Front St.<\/p>\n
The Jonas Brothers come to Philly<\/p>\n
The Jonas Brothers are taking it everywhere, all over again. Following an overwhelming response to their sold-out celebrations at Madison Square Garden, Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas bring The Burning Up All Over Again Tour to Philadelphia. What began as a one-of-a-kind event honoring the iconic \u201cBurning Up Tour,\u201d the blockbuster arena run that became a defining moment for the band and a generation of fans, is now hitting the road, bringing one of the Jonas Brothers\u2019 most unforgettable live experiences to fans across the country. Bringing even more excitement to the tour, Magnus Ferrell, Franklin Jonas, and All Time Low will join the Jonas Brothers as special guests on select dates.<\/p>\n
When: Friday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, 3601 S. Broad St.<\/p>\n
Michael Mayo at the Annenberg Center<\/p>\n
Called \u201cone of the most creative and commanding singers\u201d by WRTI, Los Angeles-based vocalist and composer Michael Mayo makes his Penn Live Arts debut. A sought-after collaborator among jazz and pop greats, Mayo brings his quartet for a dynamic mix of standards and originals from his two-time Grammy\u00ae Award-nominated release, Fly. Moving fluidly through jazz, neo-soul and R&B, Mayo\u2019s commanding vocalese reveals \u201can inventiveness and versatility that already establish[es] him as one of the voices to watch in the creative jazz scene of tomorrow\u201d (Jazz Magazine).<\/p>\n
When: Friday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St.<\/p>\n
ArtsQuest Oktoberfest<\/p>\n
Each fall, ArtsQuest\u2019s Oktoberfest transforms Bethlehem into a lively celebration of German heritage, complete with traditional music, dancing, authentic cuisine, and seasonal brews. Held at SteelStacks, the festival blends old-world traditions with the energy of one of Pennsylvania\u2019s premier arts and cultural destinations, offering visitors live performances, artisans, family activities, and fan-favorite dachshund races set against the scenic views of the former Bethlehem Steel campus. With its festive atmosphere and rich cultural programming, Oktoberfest has become a signature autumn event in eastern Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
Where: ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015<\/p>\n
Oktoberfest Hot Glass Experiences<\/p>\n
Work one on one with a hot glass instructor to create your own piece of art from molten glass \u2013 choose between a pumpkin or a sleeping kitty. Ages 6 and up, no experience necessary. Pieces need 48 hours to cool, and participants need to return to the festival to pick up their work or to have it shipped directly, pay a shipping charge. Twenty-minute time slots are available every day of Oktoberfest starting at 5 p.m. on Fridays and noon Saturdays and Sundays. Please arrive 10 minutes before your time slot.<\/p>\n
Where: ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015<\/p>\n
14th Annual Roxtoberfest<\/p>\n
Roxborough Development Corporation (RDC) will bring back the 14th Annual Roxtoberfest, transforming Ridge Avenue into one of Philadelphia\u2019s biggest and best-loved Oktoberfest and fall festival celebrations. Roxtoberfest has grown from a small neighborhood street festival into one of Philadelphia\u2019s oldest and best-attended Oktoberfests, attracting thousands of neighbors and visitors for a day packed with live entertainment, local food and drink, family-friendly activities, shopping, community fun and plenty of Oktoberfest and fall harvest spirit. Come ready for live music, 100+ vendors, pet costume contest, Oktoberfest costume contest, cemetary tours, scarecrow walk, kids\u2019 root beer liter lift, wellness village and more. Don your best pair of lederhosen, sip on New Ridge Brewing Co. beer, and join us on Ridge Avenue between Lyceum Avenue and Leverington Avenue, with a Scarecrow Walk extending from Leverington Avenue to Hermitage Street. The event is no charge and open to the public, with food and drink pay-as-you-go.<\/p>\n
When: Saturday, Oct. 3 from 12-6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Ridge Avenue from Lyceum Avenue to Leverington Avenue<\/p>\n
Manayunk\u2019s Out & About Festival<\/p>\n
In honor of National Coming Out Day, this event will feature LGBTQ+ performers, organizations, shows and entertainment to promote Manayunk as a safe place that welcomes everyone. Activities and performances will include a drag story time, open-air drag show, karaoke dance party and Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Shadowcast by the Transylvanian Nipple Productions. The day will be filled with activities including a Queer Run 5K with Philadelphia Runner, a Drag Story Time, and more.<\/p>\n
Where: Main Street Manayunk<\/p>\n
The Annual St. Nicholas of Tolentine Authentic Italian Festival<\/p>\n
South Philadelphia will be a sea of red, white and green as a beloved tradition with roots back to the early 1900s returns to South Philadelphia. The Annual St. Nicholas of Tolentine Authentic Italian Festival will bring out thousands of people to celebrate. One of the largest authentic Italian festivals of the year is back and starts with the annual religious procession throughout the neighborhood with a long line of the Statues of Saints and their faithful following. Food vendors will include The Kitchen Consigliere, Termini Bros Bakery and Del Buono Bakery. Food favorites include everything from meatball and porchetta sandwiches, pasta and gravy, cannolis, arancini, broccoli rabe, eggplant rollata, escarole and beans, tripe and more. Entertainment will include a special surprise performance by The New York Tenors, plus City Rhythm Orchestra, Quaker City String Band, City Rhythm \u201cSound of Philadelphia Dance Party,\u201d DJ Spanky Brown, DJ Bob Kelly, Nick Desiderio, Matthew Maisano and more. Family and fun for the kids will include rides, face painting, games, sand art and more. The festival is no charge and open to the public, with food and drink pay as you go.<\/p>\n
When: Sunday, Oct. 4 from 12-8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: 1700 block of South 9th Street<\/p>\n
\u201cHorsegirl & Cowdaddy\u201d by DJ Hills<\/p>\n
On the outskirts of a small southern Pennsylvania town, Horsegirl (de la Brisa) shares a quiet life of familiar routines with her reserved but devoted father, Cowdaddy (Smiling). She works at a dollar store, paints horses she has never ridden, and spends her evenings watching television with her dad and imagining the life of the mother who left them years ago. When Horsegirl falls for Bethel (Ni-Ni), an ambitious transmasculine teacher new to town, their relationship awakens new possibilities and sparks a startling physical transformation. Bethel urges Horsegirl to pursue her unrealized potential, but Cowdaddy worries she is becoming someone else\u2019s project. Blending queer romance, family drama, sharp humor, and magic, Horsegirl & Cowdaddy asks who gets to define a meaningful life and whether happiness must always mean leaving something behind.<\/p>\n
When: through Sunday, Oct. 4<\/p>\n
Where: The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.<\/p>\n
Standard Tap Sausage Fest<\/p>\n
The nights are getting longer, the air is getting cooler, and the corner of 2nd and Poplar is once again lit by the playful glow of dancing neon sausage in the window. Standard Tap, the Northern Liberties corner tavern widely credited as Philadelphia\u2019s first gastropub, will host its annual Sausage Fest, serving a ten-sausage menu spanning Portugal, China, Scotland, Thailand, Germany, France, Morocco, the Chesapeake and Philadelphia itself, all made in house and all paired with a rotating list of local festbier and German-style drafts. The celebration marks the first Sausage Fest led by Chef Patrick Bones, who took the helm of the Standard Tap kitchen in earlier this year, and arrives as Philadelphians look for the kind of unpretentious, deeply local autumn ritual that has kept this tavern at the center of the city\u2019s beer and food conversation since it opened on New Year\u2019s Eve 1999. For true sausage lovers, Chef has created Philadelphia\u2019s most over-the-top sausage creation with the Wiener World Tour, featuring every single new sausage together on one grand platter, plus a souvenir Sausage Fest T-shirt to remember the occasion.<\/p>\n
When: through Sunday, Oct. 4<\/p>\n
Where: Standard Tap, 901 N. 2nd St.<\/p>\n
CityPickle 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: through Sunday, Oct. 18; weekdays from 12-7 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St.<\/p>\n
The 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: deadline is Monday, Oct. 19<\/p>\n
Open Streets: West Walnut<\/p>\n
Since launching in September 2024, Open Streets: West Walnut has become a signature Center City experience, welcoming an average of more than 10,500 visitors each Sunday. The pedestrian-only streets serve as an extension of public space, with room for expanded al fresco dining and sidewalk retail. Businesses along the route may offer special promotions, in-store entertainment, or exclusive experiences. Food and beverages will be available exclusively from restaurants located along the route. Throughout the season, guests can enjoy live music and family-friendly experiences, and relax at in-street seating pods. The Fulton Fun Zone, located at the corner of 18th and Chestnut, will feature rotating programming including live broadcasts of Philadelphia Eagles games, mini golf, and seasonal activities.<\/p>\n
When: Sundays through Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Along Walnut and 18th streets<\/p>\n
\u201dGirl from the North Country\u201d<\/p>\n
Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company opens its 2026\/27 Mainstage Season with the acclaimed \u201cGirl from the North Country.\u201d The musical, written by Conor McPherson, uses reimagined songs by Bob Dylan to create a moving American story of resilience in uncertain times. In a run-down boarding house in Duluth, Minnesota, strangers cross paths \u2014 experiencing love, loss, and everything in between. Amongst the dust and deep in the throes of the Great Depression, these wayward travelers fill the guesthouse with music, hope, and soul.<\/p>\n
When: ends Sunday, Oct. 25<\/p>\n
Where: Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.<\/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: through Sunday, Nov. 8<\/p>\n
Where: Philadelphia\u2019s Magic Gardens, 1020 South St.<\/p>\n
\u201dRon Tarver: The Long Ride Home, Black Cowboys in America\u201d at Print Center<\/p>\n
The Print Center is proud to present Ron Tarver: The Long Ride Home, Black Cowboys in America, an exhibition that reveals the depth, breadth, beauty and visual poetry of Black cowboys throughout America. Until recently, popular culture had not recognized the vital Black contribution to our national stories of \u201cThe American West.\u201d The Long Ride Home offers a contemporary counter-narrative to the traditional whitewashed myths. Tarver\u2019s insightful photographs of Black Western heritage affirm a thriving culture of Black-owned ranches, rodeos, parades, inner-city cowboys and retired cowhands, from rural ranches to big city riding clubs \u2014 many in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n
When: through Saturday, Nov. 14<\/p>\n
Where: The Print Center, 1614 Latimer St.<\/p>\n
Historic Germantown 250th Stamp Rally<\/p>\n
This fall, Historic Germantown is challenging Philadelphians to put their knowledge of local history to the test while discovering some of the remarkable people who helped shape Germantown, Philadelphia, and beyond. The free Historic Germantown 250th Stamp Rally will turn Northwest Philadelphia into a neighborhood-wide scavenger hunt, inviting visitors to explore 23 historic and cultural sites, collect stamps, and uncover the identities of trailblazers connected to Germantown\u2019s past and present. For this Stamp Rally, Historic Germantown isn\u2019t revealing the names of its featured figures. Instead, visitors will follow clues at each stop and scan QR codes to uncover individuals ranging from artists and abolitionists to educators, activists, and innovators. The experience is part of Historic Germantown\u2019s year-long celebration of America\u2019s 250th anniversary and offers a fun, interactive way for families and history lovers to discover the people behind the neighborhood\u2019s history. The Stamp Rally runs through November 14, with prizes available along the way. Visitors who collect six or more stamps and\/or scavenger hunt answers can earn a set of Trailblazer Trading Cards featuring 18 influential figures, with additional prizes for reaching 14 and 20 stops. The experience concludes with a Stamp Rally Wrap Party on November 14 at the Historic Germantown Visitor Center, featuring refreshments, prizes, and grand-prize raffle drawings.<\/p>\n
When: through Saturday, Nov. 14<\/p>\n
Where: various locations across Northwest Philadelphia<\/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: through November 2026<\/p>\n
Where: 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: through Sunday, Dec. 13<\/p>\n
Where: 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: through Monday, July 5, 2027<\/p>\n
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.<\/p>\n
When: through Sunday, Sept. 5, 2027<\/p>\n
Where: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 118-128 N. Broad St.<\/p>\n