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November 18, 2026

Found 12 events

What do you want America to be like in the future?

9:00 AM

Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future.

Al Gury: Painting and Purpose

10:00 AM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Joins us for the opening reception of Al Gury: Painting and Purpose, an exhibition celebrating the legacy of the beloved painter, educator, author, advocate, and friend.

Let’s begin in the middle Exhibition, Presented by InLiquid

12:00 PM

InLiquid Gallery
1400 N American St
Philadelphia, PA

The InLiquid Gallery is featuring Let’s begin in the middle, an exhibition of seven fiber artists who use textiles, thread, and stitching to tell stories and record memories.

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

1:00 PM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Docent-led tour exploring diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout PAFA’s newly restored Historic Landmark Building.

Anansi The Spider

6:00 PM

4740 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Family fun for 3 and up! The Origin of Anansi the Spider is inspired by an African fable from the Ashanti people of Ghana.

oin us for a distinguished event celebrating the rich flavors, sounds, and cultural traditions of Barbados

6:00 PM

Quorum at the University City Science Center
3675 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA

Guests will have the unique opportunity to meet with representatives from the Government of Barbados to discuss exciting avenues for investment, tourism, and future cultural exploration on the island.

Cinderella: A Musical Panto

7:00 PM

39 Conestoga Road
Malvern, PA

Our wildly popular holiday confection is back with a brand-new staging of one of our most beloved pantos! Cinderella is chock-full of villains and heroes, shenanigans, and unfettered joy. Can a brave young person carve their own path and define their future, even when their family is doing all they can to prevent it? Join us to find out, sing along, cheer for our hero, and boo(oooo!) anyone who stands in her way! Under the direction of panto veteran, past Cinderella cast member, and People’s Light Company Artist Liz Filios, with Associate Director Andrew Watring, our signature "holiday treat" (Broad Street Review) is a musical, magical experience for ages 5-10

This Much I Know

7:00 PM

Theatre at The Drake
302 S Hicks St
Philadelphia, PA

Three actors play over a dozen different roles including Stalin’s daughter, Russian school girls and the son of an American white supremacist.

6-Week Wednesday Adult Wheel Course (All Levels)

7:30 PM

Blue Skies Pottery - Bryn Mawr
933 W Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA

An all-levels wheel course with Tricia Sittauer. This Wednesday evening section is full; a waitlist is available.

Criminal Presents: Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge

Theatre of Living Arts
334 South St.
Philadelphia, PA

In this intimate, darkly funny, and unexpected live show, Judge will tell those never-before-heard stories about herself and the people she loves.

Philadelphia: For the People Exhibition

Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence affirmed that a government exists to serve the people. Since then, Philadelphians have fought for a City of Brotherly Love.

To Be Continued...

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 
118-128 North Broad Street 
Philadelphia, PA

Conceived as a companion installation to the exhibition One After Another: Series and Studies, this exhibition displays a focused selection of works from PAFA’s permanent collection that reveal artistic process in visible and compelli

November 18, 2026

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