Events on the Parkway

PLEASE NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to rain and will be rescheduled. The new date will be shared soon. Head to Maja Park—the site of The Weight of Our Living—for a free poetry workshop with former Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta B. Mayson, joined by the artist, Rachel Hsu. No registration necessary! Mayson will kick off the event with a reading, followed by three activities centered on the themes in Hsu’s work. Participants will also receive a free notebook and pen from the Association for Public Art.

Bring a blanket or chair to Maja Park for a free, outdoor jazz concert. Vibe-A-Delphia will be performing with saxophonist, Mark Allen. Please note: this is a rescheduled date from September 28.

Kids are invited to embrace their silly side as live entertainers offer unique programs. The DesignPhiladelphia KidsFest is a festival experience bringing architecture and design to our youngest visitors and their caretakers through fun and creative activities.

Gather at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a full schedule of events.

It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. Enjoy fun art activities, poetry readings, and free access to the collection.

Gather for a reception for the group exhibition, Brilliance in the Mundane, at Park Towne Place. The reception will begin in the North Tower Gallery, and commence with a walkthrough of the three galleries with an opportunity to hear remarks from the artists and enjoy hors d'oeuvres.