Philadelphia, PA Events

Thinking she may have found a clue towards a new home, Amal walked through the streets of South Philadelphia, finding dangers and delights along the way.

In partnership with Theatre Exile, Friends of Columbus Square Park, Fanny Jackson Coppin School, HOME – The Fanny Jackson Coppin Rockin’ Band, White Box Theatre, En Route Marketing, South Philadelphia Library, Councilmember Mark Squilla, State Senator Nikil Saval, Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, SEAMAAC.

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Tired on her first night in Philadelphia, Amal was looking for somewhere to sleep. Everywhere she laid her head, she was disturbed by the sounds of the city.  Frustrated and exhausted, she wandered through the night…

In partnership with Philadelphia Theatre Company, Broad Street Ministry, Spiral Q, City of Philadelphia, Rucyl Frison and Donna Oblongota.

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Feeling a little lonely, Amal heard distant music, laughter and a crowing rooster. She followed the sounds into the One Art Farm where, through meditation and the discovery of new friends, she found a moment of peace.

In partnership with One Art Community Center.

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Amal’s heart-shaped necklace was snatched and she wants it back. She chased it all the way to LOVE Park, only to discover it was decorated with messages as a surprise just for her.

In partnership with Office of Arts Culture & Creative Economy (OACCE), BalletX, Global Philadelphia, Mad Beatz Philly, Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA), Office of the City Representatives, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and Visit Philadelphia.

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One Art community Center is an Experience. It is an inspirational space and programming which embraces and embodies positive values through the arts, education, cultural, and community engagement. Our programs facilitate holistic healing, foster environmental sustainability, cultivate collaborative partnerships, and promote collective growth and unity within the community.

Philadelphia Theatre Company is a vital civic institution dedicated to the creation of extraordinary theatrical experiences that reflect the essential issues and ideas of our time, and which foster connection, understanding, and transformation. We engage and strengthen our community through exceptional productions of new and contemporary plays and musicals, inspiring education programs, and mutually beneficial civic partnerships. We develop exciting new work that resonates both locally and nationally, and uphold a deep commitment to be a fully inclusive, welcoming home for the artists, audiences, and people of Philadelphia

Taller Puertorriqueño (Taller) is a community based cultural organization founded in 1974 as a workshop to teach printmaking to youth. Taller’s primary purpose is to preserve, develop and promote Puerto Rican arts and culture, grounded in the conviction that embracing one’s cultural heritage is central to community empowerment. Taller is also committed to the representation and support of other Latinx cultural expressions and our common roots.

The Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy (OACCE) strives to close the gap in access to quality cultural experiences and creative expression. OACCE accomplishes this by supporting and promoting arts, culture and the creative industries; linking local artists and cultural organizations to resources and opportunities; and commissioning and elevating public art, which reflects the diversity of Philadelphia’s residents and visitors and its rich cultural landscape.