Formerly known as the Mann Music Center, now the Mann Center for Performing Arts; summer home of the Philadelphia Orchestra; nice out-door concert venue including inexpensive lawn seats.
Run up the steps & make like Rocky then go in and see fabulous exhibits of painting, furniture, armor and weapons, sculpture, etc. as well as special traveling shows.
Want to get a closer look? They now offer free tours of the Academy. Ask the Kimmel center box office for more info
The Trocadero is the only 19th century Victorian theater still in operation in the United States. It is listed on the U.S. Register of Historic Places.
Not only will the Mural Arts Program will take you to see some of the most notable of Philadelphia's over 3000 public art murals, they'll tell their stories as well.
JFK Plaza has transformed into a mecca for music, food and art! Free concerts, the best food trucks in Philly & very cool art displays! Yarn bombed lamp posts to iconic photo ops, what's not to LOVE?
Pretty cool in here isn't it? It gets better. Check out the Dorrance H. Hamilton Roof Garden built on top of the Perelman Theater - it's spectacular.
From Barrymores to Hepburns, some of the greatest actors in history have graced the stage. It also currently operates the original rope, pulley, and sandbag system that was used nearly 2 centuries ago
Be sure to have your camera ready. Everything, including the washrooms are decorated. When finished, cruise South street to see more of his work being adorned on storefronts.
The sight of Philadelphia’s ‘The Thinker’ at the front of The Rodin Museum’s columned entryway is a replica of Rodin’s burial site in Meudon, France. Compare the two sites to see the resemblance.
See every thing from experimental plays and original musicals to circus acrobats and ballet dancers, from classic Shakespeare to street performances. Wash it all down with a drink at the cabaret bar.
The polished wood of the Suzanne Roberts is a perfect example of how modern theatres can be just as beautiful as historic ones.
The awards keep coming for this popular theater, which is noted for its premier productions, new plays and popular works. Read more.
Scope out future stars for free at the Curtis Institute of Music, where students perform solo and chamber works most Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings as part of the free Student Recital Series.
Beautiful place to see a show. Parking/traffic is a pain though. Give yourself lots of time to get here.
On Philly's historic register (aka no elevators). Check out the beautiful murals in the main stage theatre!
Brancusi’s ‘The Kiss’ in the Philadelphia Museum of Art inspired Claes Oldenberg’s iconic ‘Clothespin’ at City Hall. Do you see the connection?
The five professional galleries at Moore offer free admission Monday through Saturday.
This art gallery/boutique is the mastermind behind the annual Art Star Craft Bazaar at Penn's Landing. Read more.
Both a museum and a school, PAFA was founded in 1805 by painter Charles Willson Peale, among others. Mary Cassatt studied painting at here at age 15. Read more.
Looking to get dirty with your date? During the monthly Date Night, couples share a wheel.
The glass-blowing workshops and demonstrations are very interesting - just don't wear heavy clothing.
Giant old chandeliers droop from the ceiling of this grungy venue. Originally a movie house, the floors are sloped, so if you want a good view of the band, see ‘em here.
Fabric is so much more than just clothing and homegoods, and to prove it The Fabric Workshop hosts a permanent collection of some of the best textile art in the country.
A Philadelphia fixture since 1915, The Print Center is home to exhibitions and events that highlight the history and innovation of the art of printmaking.
