Things to do in Philadelphia

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Monday May 12, 2025

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All day

Exhibition – Unforeseen Matter

Art
Free

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10 am – 4 pm

Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community

American Swedish Historical MuseumSouth Philadelphia

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6 – 8:30 pm

The Philadelphia Visitor Center’s 2025 Philly Opener

Community

Independence Visitor CenterPhiladelphia

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6 – 10 pm

Cadence in the Clouds

Art
Music

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Meet the Makers

6:30 – 8 pm

Meet the Makers: South African Wine Class – May 12 (Tria Wash West)

Tria Cafe Wash West

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7 pm

Deafheaven

Music

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7 – 9 pm

CATO (Remixed)

Theater

Carpenters’ HallPhiladelphia

Tuesday May 13

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All day

Exhibition – Unforeseen Matter

Art
Free

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8 am – 5 pm

Advancing the Future of Small Business

University of PennsylvaniaMIAMI

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10 am – 4 pm

Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community

American Swedish Historical MuseumSouth Philadelphia

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7:30 pm

Ministry

Music

Franklin Music HallCallowhill

Wednesday May 14

Poster_UnforeseenMatter (1)

All day

Exhibition – Unforeseen Matter

Art
Free

Beautiful effect with Shibori Dying process

10 am – 4 pm

Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community

American Swedish Historical MuseumSouth Philadelphia

5 – 6:30 pm

Teen Art Class

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Classes
Family

Cherry Street PierPhiladelphia

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8 pm

Durand Bernarr Presents:

Music

Thursday May 15

Poster_UnforeseenMatter (1)

All day

Exhibition – Unforeseen Matter

Art
Free

Beautiful effect with Shibori Dying process

10 am – 4 pm

Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community

American Swedish Historical MuseumSouth Philadelphia

CASHMAN OT GRAPHIC

11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Lunch & Learn: Kareem Rosser

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6:30 – 8:30 pm

Rare Evening Inside One of Philadelphia’s Hidden Treasures

Academy of Vocal ArtsPhiladelphia

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6:30 – 8:30 pm

Let’s Talk Preview Reception at National Liberty Musuem

National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

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7 – 8:30 pm

Author Ocean Vuong discusses The Emperor of Gladness with Barnes & Noble Philly

Books & Readings

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia

Wine and Cheese

7:30 – 9 pm

Artisanal Wine & Cheese Pairing

Wine School of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia

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8:30 pm

Samiam + Iron Chic

Music

Underground ArtsCallowhill

Friday May 16

Poster_UnforeseenMatter (1)

All day

Exhibition – Unforeseen Matter

Art
Free

Beautiful effect with Shibori Dying process

10 am – 4 pm

Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community

American Swedish Historical MuseumSouth Philadelphia

Philadelphia Marketplace 2025

Noon – 6 pm

Philadelphia Marketplace at Dilworth Park

Free

dilworth ParkBaltimore

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4 – 9 pm

FAN EXPO Philadelphia 2025

Festivals

Pennsylvania Convention CenterCenter City

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5 – 6 pm

Remember the Ladies

Christ Church Burial Ground

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5 – 10 pm

28th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival

Film Society Bourse

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6 – 8 pm

Music In The Park

Ages: All
Community
Family
Free

Konrad SquareFishtown, Philadelphia

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7 pm

Superheaven

Music

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7 – 9 pm

CATO (Remixed)

Theater

Carpenters’ HallPhiladelphia

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