What should i do in philly tonight

Here are the special exhibitions happening at Philadelphia museums right now:. The massive retrospective of the American painter is spread across nearly 30, square feet of gallery space between the two museums, and features more than works of painting, sculpture, drawings and prints. BY Josh Middleton. Throw on some sweats and a headband to take part, or just watch and laugh from the sidelines. You could also catch a show during the always-inspiring First Person Arts Festival , watch artists create art live during a free arts crawl in Northern Liberties , or watch a screening of The Princess Bride with the guy who played Westley at Merriam Theater.

The ice skating rink and other winter-y attractions are open now at Dilworth Park, along with other holiday-centric to-dos in the city, such as a light show in the Fashion District , and a holiday craft fair at Cherry Street Pier.

Speaking of holidays, the giant Christmas tree at City Hall will be hoisted into position on Wednesday, November 10, at pm. Want to know what else is coming up down the road?

Why am I razzing them? Also on the bill: Bent Knee and Gates. Does this song sound familiar? Listen to this NSFW song. Her debut record Phoenix dropped in April. This video freaks me out. So she does have a last name. The show benefits transgender nonprofit No More Dysphoria. Also, plant trees and flowers and meet your neighbors from a safe distance. Free, all-day, multiple locations. Brooklyn post-punk dance act Black Marble just released Fast Idol last month. Not complaining. For more First Person Arts events, click here.

Your timed tickets get you access to both the outdoor garden and inside galleries. Saturday, November 13 Various locations Multiple times a year, the Love Your Park organization hosts citywide service days, aimed at getting folks into public spaces for a little sprucing up. The fall service day is this Saturday, and volunteers can sign up to plant trees and flower bulbs, collect leaves for compost, and prepare our parks for the winter season.

Just sign up to volunteer and show up ready to work. Cost: Free. The Phila Flea Market pops up under the shambles at Headhouse Square this weekend with a roster of vintage and antique vendors.

The market gets underway at 8 am, so get there early if you want the best of the pickings. Saturday, November 13 to blocks of Germantown Avenue Engage in artistic ventures and head to Chestnut Hill for their Second Saturday event—the last of the year—where regional artists will showcase their work and neighborhood galleries open their doors for peeks at their latest exhibitions.

Hosted by Casa de Venezuela Philadelphia and Fleisher Art Memorial, the afternoon-long market will feature a roster of local Latinx craft makers, artists, and artisans. Expect home decor, jewelry, handmade soaps, hot sauce, and much more. Plus, all current military members, veterans, and Blue Star families get free admission to the museum throughout the weekend.

Third St. All of the selections will take you back in time to the elegant ballrooms, parlors, and salons of s Philadelphia. Here, make your way through light installations, plant displays, a giant dome-shaped arbor, and more all within the backdrop of City Hall.

Free, through April 3, , centercityphila. Chat with educators and activists about the use of art as activism and meet other art enthusiasts. Free with museum admission, Nov. Margaret Glaspy opens. Rated PG Premieres Nov.

Rated R. Rated PG. Help plant trees, collect leaves for composting, clean up litter, and leave your favorite park a little more beautiful than you found it. Masks are required to participate in this citywide cleanup day.

Registration is available online for parks from South Philly to West Philly and beyond. Free, Nov. The play runs 45 minutes.