Homecoming

20:20 House 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Exhibit Open Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Lansdowne’s Homecoming Celebrates LGBTQIA+ 
Domesticity, Joy, and Resilience in Uncertain Times The LEDC’s Art Committee invites you to view Homecoming, Curated by Meg Wolensky, at the 20*20 Gallery in Lansdowne, PA. Light refreshments will be served. Homecoming brings together 20 artists from the Greater Philadelphia...

Rose Tree Summer Concert Festival

Rose Tree Park 1671 North Providence Rd, Media, PA, United States

Delaware County’s 50th Annual Concert Series Concerts Wednesdays through Sundays, June 11 - August 10 Two months of music at Rose Tree Park's outdoor amphitheater! Free concerts in Rose Tree Park's scenic outdoor amphitheater began in 1975 and have been a popular Delco tradition ever since! Our Summer Festival features top-notch local talent performing a...

Free

Juneteenth Market and Block Party

Lansdowne Landing 30 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

The Lansdowne Juneteenth Market & Block Party is a vibrant, family-friendly event featuring local businesses, artists, and food vendors. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Black Creativity,” highlights the excellence and innovation of Black makers, musicians, and entrepreneurs.

Cats on the Bandstand – Acoustic Grateful Dead tribute

The Kelly Center 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

Cats on the Bandstand, made up of Deadicated duo featuring Gregg Miller, former original Dogstar member of Keanu Reeves band and Doug Gochman, are a self contained Acoustic Grateful Dead tribute act. Cats on the Bandstand perform the Grateful Dead library in the more traditional sense, while focusing on vocals/harmonies and great leads! Song selections...

$15 – $20

Pocket Gardens Workshop

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Pocket Gardens with Lucy Pistilli & Danielle Puccini In this 2-part miniatures workshop, participants will complete 1 pocket-sized diorama of an imagined garden inside of a repurposed box. Participants will select from a variety of matchboxes, tins, vintage ring boxes, etc. to work in. All materials including polymer clay, resin, and assorted tiny objects will...

$68

Tri-State Jazz Society presents David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band

Community Arts Center 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, United States

David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band:  Dave is bringing the band straight from Birdland in NYC – featuring the music and arrangements of Louis Armstrong, along with the music and musicians he influenced. For more information on Tri State Jazz Society and this concert click here. Tickets are available at the door. More Information

Tri-State Jazz Society presents David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band

Community Arts Center 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, United States

David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band:  Dave is bringing the band straight from Birdland in NYC – featuring the music and arrangements of Louis Armstrong, along with the music and musicians he influenced. For more information on Tri State Jazz Society and this concert click here. Tickets are available at the door. More Information

Green Roof Tour

Scott Arboretum 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Learn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at the Arboretum. Gardener Sandra Lopez Cortez will lead this exploration of one of the many green roofs on campus. All participants must be 18 or older. Program Details This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates. Tours begin...

free

Park Avenue Contra Dance

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Come join us for joyful community contra dancing every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. *For more information click here! Featuring live musicians and skilled callers who will teach each dance beforehand then prompt it while you're dancing. What is contra dancing? It's social dancing with everyone dancing the same pattern again and again...

Put a Stencil On It!

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Join Nimble Craft and renowned local artist Dave Perillo for "Put a Stencil On It!" during a Wednesday "Dining Under The Stars" evening on State Street in Media, PA. You'll dive into the creative process with Nimble Craft, decorating your own 4"x4" canvas using various fun mark-making techniques. Once your masterpiece has taken shape, local...

$25

Drawing & Painting Studio

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. Our teaching artist can also provide suggestions and ideas to get started, and demonstrate...

$30 – $145

June Artists Reception at Community Arts Center

Community Arts Center 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, United States

IN THE DUKE GALLERY: Come and meet our Summer Fellows and hear about their projects for our Summer Spree Art Camp for Children. IN THE LOUNGE GALLERY: clay prints by Alivna Davis ON THE ARTISIAN GIFT GALLERY WALL: ceramics by Suzanne Kent IN THE STAIRWELL GALLERY: works by the students of Jane Miluski Light refreshments...

Free

Swarthmore Song Circle

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Pull up a chair, bring your instrument or just your ears for listening or your hands for clapping. All are welcome at the Song Circle. This welcoming jam is free for all. The song circle happens every Thursday and is held at the Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Avenue in Swarthmore. Hosted by Lee...

Havertown Voice Singing Competition: 16 and Under

The Kelly Center 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

Apply to Sing - Download the Application, Complete and Submit HAVERTOWN VOICE is a singing competition for 16 year old and younger singers at the Kelly Center Saturday, June 28 at 7:30pm. The top prizes are $200. for the winner of the Judges Vote and $100. for the winner of the Audience Vote. Competitors may sing to...

$10 – $15

Tom Lehrer Tribute by Andrew Baughman with Lea Bassant

The Kelly Center 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

This darkly satirical musical revue Tom Lehrer Is Alive and Well and Has Given Away All Rights to His Music, created and performed by Andrew Lloyd Baughman—uses a delightfully twisted framing device: Baughman appears as Professor Charles Chucklenut (shook-el-nau), a deranged academic defending a dissertation on Lehrer's ongoing relevance in our current age of absurdity....

$15 – $20

Drawing & Painting Studio

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. Our teaching artist can also provide suggestions and ideas to get started, and demonstrate...

$30 – $145

Kelly Center Musician’s Open Mic Night – Music Only

The Kelly Center 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

Musicians Open Mic Night – Singers and Musicians Welcome Musicians Open Mic Night happens the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Event hours from 7PM to 9PM. Sign ups begin at 6:30 at the door. Please note this night is for music only. There are other events at the Kelly Center for comedy and...

Django & Friends Open Swing Jam

Django & Friends Open Swing Jam

The Kelly Center 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

The Django & Friends Open Swing Jam happens on the first Thursday of the month. We get together to play Swing music. The focus is on the swing and gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, but we welcome other music of that type – jazz standards, Great American Songbook, even Western Swing – just as long...

Free

Swarthmore Song Circle

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Pull up a chair, bring your instrument or just your ears for listening or your hands for clapping. All are welcome at the Song Circle. This welcoming jam is free for all. The song circle happens every Thursday and is held at the Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Avenue in Swarthmore. Hosted by Lee...

Summer Art-Themed Weeks at Rockdale Arts

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Starting Week of July 7 Week-long art classes tailored for students to engage their creativity and art making skills. Each week students explore a theme through a variety of art projects. Each student works in their own unique artistic style building self-confidence in a fun and creative environment. We have new creative projects every summer!!!...

$140
Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Join us for an open studio every Tuesday from 6-8 PM! This is your chance to dedicate some time to your creative projects in a relaxed, communal setting. Since Nimble Craft is located above a fantastic yarn and sew shop, our open studio is specifically for non-fiber crafts. This means we're focusing on projects like...

$20

Park Avenue Contra Dance

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Come join us for joyful community contra dancing every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. *For more information click here! Featuring live musicians and skilled callers who will teach each dance beforehand then prompt it while you're dancing. What is contra dancing? It's social dancing with everyone dancing the same pattern again and again...

Drawing & Painting Studio

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. Our teaching artist can also provide suggestions and ideas to get started, and demonstrate...

$30 – $145

Family Painting: Sunset Beach

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Paint with your family creating memories together! $10.00 off to celebrate 10 years of Rockdale Art Center serving the community! Follow step by step instruction in creating your own work of art with options to customize your scene. Family members can paint a connecting scene across their canvases or each painter can create their own...

$25
Circle Up! with Beth

Circle Up! with Beth

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

July 9th- Junk Journaling What is junk journaling? It’s like scrapbooking’s quirky cousin! Junk journaling is all about using the little bits and pieces of everyday life—random finds, receipts, tags, wrappers, or anything you don't want to throw away. (I like to use my son's cute post-it doodles I find around the house.) What to...

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you've found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,...

$20
Exploring Art, Ages 6-12

Exploring Art, Ages 6-12

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM | Starts July 10th New projects each session! Perfect for the growing artist, students explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. We encourage input from the students on topics and materials they are interested in learning about and try to incorporate their ideas into...

$30 – $170

Swarthmore Song Circle

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Pull up a chair, bring your instrument or just your ears for listening or your hands for clapping. All are welcome at the Song Circle. This welcoming jam is free for all. The song circle happens every Thursday and is held at the Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Avenue in Swarthmore. Hosted by Lee...

Scott Arboretum July Highlights Tour

Scott Arboretum 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Enjoy a morning stroll through the gardens to learn about plants blooming in July and the landscape around Singer Hall with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.  Register Now Program Details This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates. Tours begin...

free
MAC Twilight Music Series

Ensemble Novo

Downtown Media Media, PA, United States

Media Arts Council is introducing the Twilight Music Series. Ensemble Novo -Brazilian Samba & Bossa Nova A free evening of music once a month on The Green. (The Community Center Lawn. Monroe Street between 3rd & 4th Streets.) Sterling Pig Brewery is Sponsoring the beer tent and you can bring a lawn chair or blanket...

Free

Tween Nite: Wooden Decor Decorating, Ages 10-15

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

A fun night of creativity for ages 10-15 at Rockdale Art Center! Students pick from a variety of wooden decor items, some light up, then paint, and decorate any way they choose under the guidance of a teaching artist. Work with acrylic paints, and decorative materials, like glitter, shiny things, pom poms, flower petals and...

$25

Swarthmore Old Time String Jam

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

A welcoming jam for those who want to play bluegrass style music. Novices to seasoned players should bring their fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, or other instruments. Listeners and BYOB welcome. Free for all. Hosted by Adam Silverman. More Information  

Youth Summer Flower Drawing Workshop

Scott Arboretum 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Join Young Rembrandts at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a fun morning of art and nature! We will draw a realistic picture of beautiful flowers that surround us. Our step-by-step guided instruction allows students of all abilities to participate and thrive in a collaborative environment, no matter their skill level. Join us for a summer hike...

$25 – $35

Rag Wreath Workshop

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Rockdale Art Center celebrates 10 years in business! For $10 you can create a work of art. Children are welcome to register with an adult, but no drop offs. Walk-ins welcome as long as supplies last, but it’s best to reserve your spaces ahead of time. Saturday, July 12, 10am-12pm – Rag Wreath: use a variety...

$10

Summer Crum Woods Hike

Scott Arboretum 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Join us for a refreshing summer hike through the beautiful Crum Woods! This guided hike is the perfect opportunity to explore the lush greenery, shaded trails, and scenic views of this hidden gem. Along the way, we’ll discover native plants, listen to birdsong, and maybe even spot some woodland wildlife. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker...

free
Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Join us for an open studio every Tuesday from 6-8 PM! This is your chance to dedicate some time to your creative projects in a relaxed, communal setting. Since Nimble Craft is located above a fantastic yarn and sew shop, our open studio is specifically for non-fiber crafts. This means we're focusing on projects like...

$20

Acrylic Landscape Painting with Mary

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Painting can be intimidating for many people, but the goal of this workshop is to take the stress away and make you feel comfortable with every step of landscape painting! We’ll talk about color theory, mapping out the composition, layering colors in a way that creates a dynamic picture, and more tips that will help...

Drawing & Painting Studio

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. Our teaching artist can also provide suggestions and ideas to get started, and demonstrate...

$30 – $145

Kelly Center Musician’s Open Mic Night – Music Only

The Kelly Center 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

Musicians Open Mic Night – Singers and Musicians Welcome Musicians Open Mic Night happens the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Event hours from 7PM to 9PM. Sign ups begin at 6:30 at the door. Please note this night is for music only. There are other events at the Kelly Center for comedy and...

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you've found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,...

$20
Exploring Art, Ages 6-12

Exploring Art, Ages 6-12

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM | Starts July 10th New projects each session! Perfect for the growing artist, students explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. We encourage input from the students on topics and materials they are interested in learning about and try to incorporate their ideas into...

$30 – $170

Swarthmore Song Circle

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Pull up a chair, bring your instrument or just your ears for listening or your hands for clapping. All are welcome at the Song Circle. This welcoming jam is free for all. The song circle happens every Thursday and is held at the Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Avenue in Swarthmore. Hosted by Lee...

Woody Plant Conference

Lang Performing Arts Center 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Mark your calendars for the 27th annual Woody Plant Conference at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. This popular day-long conference focuses on great woody plants for the Mid-Atlantic region and how to use them in the landscape. This annual conference is co-sponsored by Morris Arboretum, Chanticleer, Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Scott Arboretum & Gardens, and...

$119 – $149

Introduction to Cyanotypes

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Have you ever seen those beautiful Prussian blue prints of botanicals and thought you'd love to try making your own? Now you can during this workshop where attendees will learn all about cyanotypes – one of the oldest photographic processes, developed as a way to create multiple copies using UV light. Artist Emie Hughes leads...

$75

Haverford First Fest – Celebrating First Responders

Paddock Park Pavilion 214 W Hillcrest Ave, Havertown, PA, United States

Live Music in Paddock Park from the Deb Callahan Band, Eastern Elk, Tucker Weiss and Ava Pastore. Plus Food, Crafts, Inflatable, Play Area. First Fest is a celebration of First Responders. Kelly Music for Life will donate proceeds from this event to the Volunteer Fire Departments in Haverford Township Saturday, July 19th, 2025 3pm to...

Free

Second Gen: Opening Reception

20:20 House 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA, United States

On view: July 19th - Aug 24th, 2025 20*20 House, 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA 19050 Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays | 12pm - 4pm Reception: Saturday, July 19th, 4pm-7pm An intergenerational art exhibit for all LEDC’s Art Committee invites you to join us at 20*20 House for Second Gen, an exhibition featuring diverse artists...

Tie Dye Music Festival

Community Arts Center 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, United States

The Community Arts Center’s Tie Dye Music Festival Bring your refreshments, lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an evening of music on the side lawn at the Arts Center. In the case of significant rain the festival will be held in our spacious Duke Gallery LIVE MUSIC: Out of Order (folk rock) Big Gumbo (Reggae,...

Free

Scott Arboretum Green Roof Tour

Scott Arboretum 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Learn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at the Arboretum. Our expert gardeners will lead this exploration of one of the many green roofs on campus. All participants must be 18 or older. Register Now Program Details This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates. Tours...

free
Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Join us for an open studio every Tuesday from 6-8 PM! This is your chance to dedicate some time to your creative projects in a relaxed, communal setting. Since Nimble Craft is located above a fantastic yarn and sew shop, our open studio is specifically for non-fiber crafts. This means we're focusing on projects like...

$20

Open Studio: Unwind + Make

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Join us for an open studio every Tuesday from 6-8 PM! This is your chance to dedicate some time to your creative projects in a relaxed, communal setting. Tuesdays / 6-8pm / Ages 18+/ $20 Since Nimble Craft is located above a fantastic yarn and sew shop, our open studio is specifically for non-fiber crafts....

$20
Circle Up! with Beth

Circle Up! with Beth

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

July 9th- Junk Journaling What is junk journaling? It’s like scrapbooking’s quirky cousin! Junk journaling is all about using the little bits and pieces of everyday life—random finds, receipts, tags, wrappers, or anything you don't want to throw away. (I like to use my son's cute post-it doodles I find around the house.) What to...

Pick Your Own, Paint Your Own Flowers at Strawflower Farm

Strawflower Farm 51 Broomall Lane, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Painting Instructor: Veronica Batter, Flower Farmer: Linda Clark At the idyllic Strawflower Farm located in Glen Mills, pick your own flower bouquet then paint your bouquet with professional guidance. Enjoy a peaceful evening among flowers and friends, picking then creating your own flower bouquet from rows and rows of flowers grown by Farmer Linda Clark....

$60

Drawing & Painting Studio

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. Our teaching artist can also provide suggestions and ideas to get started, and demonstrate...

$30 – $145

Renaissance Zentangle Designs

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Instructor: Laura Kuchmay Relax and immerse yourself in drawing Zentangle patterns to create a beautiful piece of art. Learn to create dazzling 3D designs under the guidance of a certified Zentangle instructor. Add your own finishing touches to personalize your work of art. The perfect way to relax for an evening! Thursday, July 24, 6-8pm...

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you've found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,...

$20
Exploring Art, Ages 6-12

Exploring Art, Ages 6-12

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM | Starts July 10th New projects each session! Perfect for the growing artist, students explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. We encourage input from the students on topics and materials they are interested in learning about and try to incorporate their ideas into...

$30 – $170

Swarthmore Song Circle

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Pull up a chair, bring your instrument or just your ears for listening or your hands for clapping. All are welcome at the Song Circle. This welcoming jam is free for all. The song circle happens every Thursday and is held at the Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Avenue in Swarthmore. Hosted by Lee...

The Labyrinth, Mythology, and You

The Labyrinth, Mythology, and You

Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Join Golden-Thread Labyrinths co-founders, Dr. Dylan Odhner (Mythological Studies) and Rev. Alan Cowley (Artist and Labyrinth Designer) for a workshop series exploring the power of labyrinth meditation and applied mythology—create & take home your very own finger-labyrinth(s)! The human story is not new! Our modern experiences, while clothed with the fabric of our time, are...

$30

Craft Break

Cafe Isla 24 S. Plum St., Media, PA, United States

Friday, July 25th, 6-9pm Come hang with Anna, of Mill Works Creator Space and myself, Karith, of Nimble Craft once a month at Cafe Isla where we will be taking over the cafe's courtyard and creating a space that is both creative and communal! Grab a pal, meet new ones and share ideas, stories, projects...

Lansdowne Photo Walk: Capture Your Town at Golden Hour

Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

A Walking Workshop on Mobile Photography & Local History Join us for a golden hour stroll through Lansdowne and learn how to take beautiful, professional-looking photos using just your phone! We’ll meet at Utility Works and head out on a guided tour of the neighborhood, where you’ll learn: How to use your phone’s camera settings...

Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Join us for an open studio every Tuesday from 6-8 PM! This is your chance to dedicate some time to your creative projects in a relaxed, communal setting. Since Nimble Craft is located above a fantastic yarn and sew shop, our open studio is specifically for non-fiber crafts. This means we're focusing on projects like...

$20

Drawing & Painting Studio

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. Our teaching artist can also provide suggestions and ideas to get started, and demonstrate...

$30 – $145
Sh*tty Art Buddies

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you've found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,...

$20
Exploring Art, Ages 6-12

Exploring Art, Ages 6-12

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM | Starts July 10th New projects each session! Perfect for the growing artist, students explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. We encourage input from the students on topics and materials they are interested in learning about and try to incorporate their ideas into...

$30 – $170

MAC Twilight Music Series

Little Red Rooster Blues Band

Downtown Media Media, PA, United States

Media Arts Council is introducing the Twilight Music Series. Little Red Rooster Blues Band A free evening of music once a month on The Green. (The Community Center Lawn. Monroe Street between 3rd & 4th Streets.) Sterling Pig Brewery is Sponsoring the beer tent and you can bring a lawn chair or blanket or just...

Free

Intro to Crochet: Make a Turtle

Utility Works MakerSpace 32 E. Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Get to Know the Makerspace: Crochet Turtles!  A Creative Workshop at Utility Works Makerspace. Come explore the Utility Works Makerspace and dive into a fun, beginner-friendly crochet project—your very own stuffed turtle! In this hands-on session, you'll learn the basics of crochet while stitching up something soft, sweet, and totally huggable. Whether you're brand new...

$20

First Friday Paint & Sip

Shawn Rae Art Gallery 26 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Join us every First Friday at Shawn Rae Art Gallery for a vibrant evening of creativity, community, and fun! Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking for a unique night out, our Paint & Sip experience offers the perfect blend of artistic expression and relaxed vibes. More Information  

$35

Masquerade Mask Workshop / Paint + Sip

Rivalry Cafe 11 S. Orange St., Media, PA, United States

Unleash your inner artist at our Masquerade Mask workshop! August 3rd / 11am-1pm / Adults Only / $35 LOCATION: Rivalry Cafe / 11 S Orange St Media, PA 19063 Join us for a creative and delicious experience at Rivalry Cafe just off of State Street in Media. We have the whole cafe to ourselves with...

$35
Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Join us for an open studio every Tuesday from 6-8 PM! This is your chance to dedicate some time to your creative projects in a relaxed, communal setting. Since Nimble Craft is located above a fantastic yarn and sew shop, our open studio is specifically for non-fiber crafts. This means we're focusing on projects like...

$20

Drawing & Painting Studio

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. Our teaching artist can also provide suggestions and ideas to get started, and demonstrate...

$30 – $145

Kelly Center Musician’s Open Mic Night – Music Only

The Kelly Center 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

Musicians Open Mic Night – Singers and Musicians Welcome Musicians Open Mic Night happens the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Event hours from 7PM to 9PM. Sign ups begin at 6:30 at the door. Please note this night is for music only. There are other events at the Kelly Center for comedy and...

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you've found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,...

$20
Exploring Art, Ages 6-12

Exploring Art, Ages 6-12

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM | Starts July 10th New projects each session! Perfect for the growing artist, students explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. We encourage input from the students on topics and materials they are interested in learning about and try to incorporate their ideas into...

$30 – $170
Django & Friends Open Swing Jam

Django & Friends Open Swing Jam

The Kelly Center 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

The Django & Friends Open Swing Jam happens on the first Thursday of the month. We get together to play Swing music. The focus is on the swing and gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, but we welcome other music of that type – jazz standards, Great American Songbook, even Western Swing – just as long...

Free

Scott Arboretum August Highlights Tour

Scott Arboretum 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Enjoy a morning stroll through the gardens to learn about plants blooming in August and explore the West Garden with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.  More Information   Program Details This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates. Tours begin...

free
The Labyrinth, Mythology, and You

The Labyrinth, Mythology, and You

Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Join Golden-Thread Labyrinths co-founders, Dr. Dylan Odhner (Mythological Studies) and Rev. Alan Cowley (Artist and Labyrinth Designer) for a workshop series exploring the power of labyrinth meditation and applied mythology—create & take home your very own finger-labyrinth(s)! The human story is not new! Our modern experiences, while clothed with the fabric of our time, are...

$30

Pokemon Terrarium Workshop with Karlie

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Ages 16+ Join Karlie of Little Root Creations at Nimble Craft for a Pokemon themed (artificial) Terrarium making workshop No green thumb required! This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Leave with a unique piece of art that will bring joy and a touch of nature and nerdy fun to your home,...

Summer Lovin’

Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Rd, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Join Players Club of Swarthmore for a heartfelt cabaret that celebrates the many facets of love—joy, heartbreak, and everything in between! Featuring a captivating mix of duets, love songs, and tear-jerkers, this event is a tribute to the emotions that connect us all. Whether you're in love, out of love, or somewhere in between, come...

$15
Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Join us for an open studio every Tuesday from 6-8 PM! This is your chance to dedicate some time to your creative projects in a relaxed, communal setting. Since Nimble Craft is located above a fantastic yarn and sew shop, our open studio is specifically for non-fiber crafts. This means we're focusing on projects like...

$20
Hand Built Wall Art

Hand Built Wall Art

Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Handbuilding allows us to create almost anything we can imagine! Students will use handbuilding techniques to make unique functional and decorative items that hang on a wall. Instruction will cover foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to...

$50

Drawing & Painting Studio

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. Our teaching artist can also provide suggestions and ideas to get started, and demonstrate...

$30 – $145
Sh*tty Art Buddies

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you've found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,...

$20
Exploring Art, Ages 6-12

Exploring Art, Ages 6-12

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM | Starts July 10th New projects each session! Perfect for the growing artist, students explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. We encourage input from the students on topics and materials they are interested in learning about and try to incorporate their ideas into...

$30 – $170
Nature Journaling

Nature Journaling

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, United States

Nature Journaling Series: Summer Session FOR ADULTS AGES 18+ Summer Session: Saturdays, 8/16, 8/23, 9/6 & 9/13 (no class Labor Day weekend) Sign up for the full series or individual sessions Ready to take a deep dive into the natural world? Nature Journaling is a wonderful tool for observing and recording the flora and fauna...

$40 – $172
Delco Chalk Fest

Delco Chalk Fest

Subaru Park 2501 Seaport Drive, Chester, PA, United States

Get ready for a vibrant weekend of FREE art and fun at the First Annual Delco Chalk Fest, just outside of Subaru Park! You will experience life-sized works of art created by professional chalk artists from across the country AND right here at home! Reaney Street will be the canvas for these temporary masterpieces…Some of...

The Labyrinth, Mythology, and You

The Labyrinth, Mythology, and You

Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Join Golden-Thread Labyrinths co-founders, Dr. Dylan Odhner (Mythological Studies) and Rev. Alan Cowley (Artist and Labyrinth Designer) for a workshop series exploring the power of labyrinth meditation and applied mythology—create & take home your very own finger-labyrinth(s)! The human story is not new! Our modern experiences, while clothed with the fabric of our time, are...

$30

Lino Printing 101

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Lino Printing with Karith Two evenings: August 16th / 6-8pm and August 17th / 6-8pm / Adults Only *PIZZA INCLUDED Are you curious as to what all the hype is with this printing technique? The uses of your stamps when complete are endless and the carving process is absolutely cathartic! Have kids? This is a...

$80
Delco Chalk Fest

Delco Chalk Fest

Subaru Park 2501 Seaport Drive, Chester, PA, United States

Get ready for a vibrant weekend of FREE art and fun at the First Annual Delco Chalk Fest, just outside of Subaru Park! You will experience life-sized works of art created by professional chalk artists from across the country AND right here at home! Reaney Street will be the canvas for these temporary masterpieces…Some of...

Tri State Jazz Society presents Richard Barnes’ Blackbird Society Orchestra

Community Arts Center 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, United States

Richard Barnes’ Blackbird Society Orchestra The 12- to 14-piece Blackbird Society Orchestra has become one of Tri-State’s favorites, playing original arrangements of bands of the 1920s and early 1930s. More Information

Pick Your Own, Paint Your Own Flowers at Strawflower Farm

Strawflower Farm 51 Broomall Lane, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Painting Instructor: Veronica Batter, Flower Farmer: Linda Clark At the idyllic Strawflower Farm located in Glen Mills, pick your own flower bouquet then paint your bouquet with professional guidance. Enjoy a peaceful evening among flowers and friends, picking then creating your own flower bouquet from rows and rows of flowers grown by Farmer Linda Clark....

$60
Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Join us for an open studio every Tuesday from 6-8 PM! This is your chance to dedicate some time to your creative projects in a relaxed, communal setting. Since Nimble Craft is located above a fantastic yarn and sew shop, our open studio is specifically for non-fiber crafts. This means we're focusing on projects like...

$20

Put a Stencil On It!

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Join Nimble Craft and renowned local artist Dave Perillo for "Put a Stencil On It!" during a Wednesday "Dining Under The Stars" evening on State Street in Media, PA. You'll dive into the creative process with Nimble Craft, decorating your own 4"x4" canvas using various fun mark-making techniques. Once your masterpiece has taken shape, local...

$25

Drawing & Painting Studio

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. Our teaching artist can also provide suggestions and ideas to get started, and demonstrate...

$30 – $145

Kelly Center Musician’s Open Mic Night – Music Only

The Kelly Center 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

Musicians Open Mic Night – Singers and Musicians Welcome Musicians Open Mic Night happens the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Event hours from 7PM to 9PM. Sign ups begin at 6:30 at the door. Please note this night is for music only. There are other events at the Kelly Center for comedy and...

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you've found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,...

$20
Nature Journaling

Nature Journaling

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, United States

Nature Journaling Series: Summer Session FOR ADULTS AGES 18+ Summer Session: Saturdays, 8/16, 8/23, 9/6 & 9/13 (no class Labor Day weekend) Sign up for the full series or individual sessions Ready to take a deep dive into the natural world? Nature Journaling is a wonderful tool for observing and recording the flora and fauna...

$40 – $172

Mobile Workshop

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Learn how to create an upcycled spiral copper and mixed media mobile that can be used inside or outside in the garden! Students will learn basic and intermediate wire-wrapping and folding skills as they utilize copper wire, copper tubing, findings, and other materials to make a fun and colorful design piece to hang. All materials...

$65

Intro to Glowforge: Keychain, Earings, or Dog Tags

Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

In this hour workshop, you will get an introduction to the glow forge and make a charm to create into earings, key chains, or Dog tags. Ready to unleash your creativity? Join us at the Makerspace for a hands-on Glowforge workshop! Learn the basics of laser cutting and engraving while while creating charms to accessorize...

$20

Card & Bones

Colonial Playhouse 522 W. Magnolia Ave., Aldan, PA, United States

Written by Nicholas Wardigo This staged reading of Card & Bones will take place Saturday, August 23, at 7:30 p.m (doors at 7:00). She’s managed monsters. She’s soothed spirits. She’s juggled deities with one hand and hors d’oeuvres with the other. But now? Constance is turning 50—and she’s done pretending everything’s fine. Join us for...

Free
Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Open Studio: Unwind and Make

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Join us for an open studio every Tuesday from 6-8 PM! This is your chance to dedicate some time to your creative projects in a relaxed, communal setting. Since Nimble Craft is located above a fantastic yarn and sew shop, our open studio is specifically for non-fiber crafts. This means we're focusing on projects like...

$20
Hand Built Wall Art

Hand Built Wall Art

Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Handbuilding allows us to create almost anything we can imagine! Students will use handbuilding techniques to make unique functional and decorative items that hang on a wall. Instruction will cover foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to...

$50

Drawing & Painting Studio

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. Our teaching artist can also provide suggestions and ideas to get started, and demonstrate...

$30 – $145
Sh*tty Art Buddies

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you've found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,...

$20

A Musical Songbook

Lower Merion Baptist Church 911 New Gulph Road, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States

Rose Valley Chorus & Orchestra presents A Musical Songbook Thursday, Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m. Lower Merion Baptist Church 911 New Gulph Rd. Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Free concert – Open to the public! For more information, call RVCO at 610-565-5010 or email roadshows@rvco.org More Information

Free

Opening Reception: Stomping Ground

20:20 House 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA, United States

The Lansdowne Arts Committee invites you to join us on August 30th for the opening reception of Stomping Ground at the 20*20 House. STOMPING GROUND – On view at 20*20 House from August 30 – October 19, 2025 artwork by EUSTACE MAMBA |  KARA MSHINDA | SOPHIE C. WHITE | NASIR YOUNG What does it...

Intro to Wheel Throwing

Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Class will run Tuesdays, 6-9 pm; Six weeks beginning September 7. This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate wheel throwing students. Whether you've taken a pottery class before or this is your first time using the wheel, you will be able to develop your ceramic skills to create beautiful functional pieces. We will cover...

$250
Exploring Art (Ages 6-11)

Exploring Art (Ages 6-11)

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Weekly classes through December 17! Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 PM New projects each session! Perfect for the growing artist, students explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. Students create a unique artwork every class on paper, board, canvas, or even in air dry clay or other 3D materials. This...

$30

Drawing & Painting Studio

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. Our teaching artist can also provide suggestions and ideas to get started, and demonstrate...

$30 – $145

Kelly Center Musician’s Open Mic Night – Music Only

The Kelly Center 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

Musicians Open Mic Night – Singers and Musicians Welcome Musicians Open Mic Night happens the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Event hours from 7PM to 9PM. Sign ups begin at 6:30 at the door. Please note this night is for music only. There are other events at the Kelly Center for comedy and...

Pick Your Own, Paint Your Own Flowers at Strawflower Farm

Strawflower Farm 51 Broomall Lane, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Painting Instructor: Veronica Batter, Flower Farmer: Linda Clark At the idyllic Strawflower Farm located in Glen Mills, pick your own flower bouquet then paint your bouquet with professional guidance. Enjoy a peaceful evening among flowers and friends, picking then creating your own flower bouquet from rows and rows of flowers grown by Farmer Linda Clark....

$60
Sh*tty Art Buddies

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you've found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,...

$20
Django & Friends Open Swing Jam

Django & Friends Open Swing Jam

The Kelly Center 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

The Django & Friends Open Swing Jam happens on the first Thursday of the month. We get together to play Swing music. The focus is on the swing and gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, but we welcome other music of that type – jazz standards, Great American Songbook, even Western Swing – just as long...

Free

Marquee Moments: A Fundraiser Hosted by the Media Theatre

Media Theatre 104 E. State Street, Media, PA, United States

icket price includes attendance to the premiere program of the season, which includes performances as an exclusive sneak-peek of next season, as well as some of The Media Theatre's most iconic musical theatre moments. In addition to star-studded vocalists, Wine & Beer is included, and an opportunity to bid on some large, experience-based silent auction...

$102

Intro to Embroidery (Two-Part Workshop)

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Intro to Embroidery, 2 part workshop Learn the basics of hand embroidery with fun Fall themed picture, the perfect cozy craft for cooler weather!  Embroidery is a relaxing craft that you can use to decorate clothes, shoes, and creative beautiful fiber art works. During this two part class you will learn how to thread a...

Nature Journaling

Nature Journaling

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, United States

Nature Journaling Series: Summer Session FOR ADULTS AGES 18+ Summer Session: Saturdays, 8/16, 8/23, 9/6 & 9/13 (no class Labor Day weekend) Sign up for the full series or individual sessions Ready to take a deep dive into the natural world? Nature Journaling is a wonderful tool for observing and recording the flora and fauna...

$40 – $172

13th Annual Haverford Music Festival

Eagle Road and East Hathaway Lane Havertown, PA, United States

WXPN Welcomes the 13th Annual Haverford Music Festival on Saturday, September 6, 2025 Come dance, catch some beads, and let the good times roll! 2024 Grammy Award–winner Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. brings his Mardi Gras party to Havertown! Announcing our headliners for the 2025 Haverford Music Festival The family-friendly music festival will feature a full day’s...

Free

Opening Reception: The Cartoonists

Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Exhibit open September 6 – October 26, 2025 The Cartoonists pairs the artwork of Andy Heck Boyd and Beth Heinly; two cartoonists who create artwork beyond their comics. Andy and Beth create art through various mediums, including performance art, sound, collage, painting, sculpture, digital art, and film, while engaging small audiences via their social media...

Free

Theater Reading: “Cadillac Crew” by Tori Sampson

20:20 House 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Please join BLACK MAGIC WOMAN Productions on Monday, September 8, at 6 pm for a script-in-hand reading of “Cadillac Crew” by Tori Sampson. Location: 20*20 House, 20 Lansdowne Court. Admission: $5 donation suggested. Space is limited, RSVPs are highly recommended. Light refreshments will be served. Follow along for more information Black Magic Woman Productions Inspired...

Nimble Afternoons / Fall Session 1

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

An after school craft club / Ages 7-9 / Starts September 9 Dates: Sep 9, 2025 - Oct 9, 2025 Total of 10 sessions  Is your child ready to unwind, create, and explore after a long day at school? Welcome to my 5-week craft club, a twice a week creative hangout designed specifically for kids...

$30 – $225
Exploring Art (Ages 6-11)

Exploring Art (Ages 6-11)

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Weekly classes through December 17! Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 PM New projects each session! Perfect for the growing artist, students explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. Students create a unique artwork every class on paper, board, canvas, or even in air dry clay or other 3D materials. This...

$30

Drawing & Painting Studio

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. Our teaching artist can also provide suggestions and ideas to get started, and demonstrate...

$30 – $145

Foundations of Graphite Drawing

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

FOUR WEEKS STARTING SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 When learning to draw with graphite pencil, knowing the fundamentals is key. Explore this versatile art form in a four-week course designed for all levels of experience. The classes will be held four consecutive Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Experienced artists are invited to revisit this foundational...

$105

Opening Reception: 2025 Foundations Art Exhibition

Delaware County Community College 201 Lenni Rd, Media, PA, United States

Opening Reception of the annual A.F.A. Foundations Exhibition at Delaware County Community College! Free to Attend | Refreshments will be Served | Open to the Public Exhibition On View: September 11–October 10, 2025 Gallery Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Monday–Friday This exhibition features the work of students taking Foundations ART courses at the College during...

Horticultural Harmony: Exploring Éclat’s Artisan Chocolates

Swarthmore College Wister Center – Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

This program is rescheduled from Friday, February 7. Indulge in a luxury chocolate tasting led by Master Chocolatier Christopher Curtin of award-winning Éclat Chocolate in West Chester, Pa. Participants will receive a brief history of chocolate, gain an understanding of Éclat’s creative process, and sample seven artisanal chocolates. Snacks and alcoholic and non-alcoholic  beverage pairings...

$50 – $60
Sh*tty Art Buddies

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you've found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,...

$20

The Pink Palette Project September Meet-Up

Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA, United States

This workshop is open to anyone, anywhere on their breast cancer journey. In September we will be in our ceramic studio learning how to wheel throw functional pottery! Please come prepared to get messy, with closed-toe shoes and a towel. All other supplies are included. Participants will be able to pick up their pieces 2...

$15

Trebs Thompson: Through a Clouded Eye – Opening Reception

Gallery 26 26 E. Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

On September 12th, Gallery 26 hosts  the opening of Trebs Thompson’s show “Through A Clouded Eye”. The opening will be from 3pm to 8pm. The show will run from September 12 through October 24th. Trebs will talk about her work at a separate event on October 17th. More Information

Little Luxuries Opening Reception

Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA, United States

Celebrate the intricacies and beauty found in the details of minute works of art with an evening of food, fun and Little Luxuries. Serving as an accessible entry point for new collectors and providing avid collectors an opportunity to discover fresh artists and mediums! This regional juried exhibition features work in a range of styles...

Free

Blind Contour Drawing – BYOB Painting Workshop

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Come practice your observational skills with a fun drawing technique called blind contour drawing! In this class, you will teach your hands and eyes to look more closely at your subject, drawing them while not looking at your paper. We will start by experimenting with charcoal and pencil on newsprint paper and work our way...

$35
Nature Journaling

Nature Journaling

Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, United States

Nature Journaling Series: Summer Session FOR ADULTS AGES 18+ Summer Session: Saturdays, 8/16, 8/23, 9/6 & 9/13 (no class Labor Day weekend) Sign up for the full series or individual sessions Ready to take a deep dive into the natural world? Nature Journaling is a wonderful tool for observing and recording the flora and fauna...

$40 – $172

Hedgerow Theatre’s Community Yard Sale

Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley, PA, United States

Explore treasures from the historic Hedgerow stage and more at this community yard sale to benefit Hedgerow Theatre! Discover unique items, sell, and connect with neighbors in the heart of our creative community. Plus, enjoy a guided tour of the Theatre at 11a or 1p led by radio DJ legend + Hedgerow alum, John Harvey....

CAAT-Tastic Saturdays

CAAT-Tastic Saturdays

Chester Arts and Technology Center (CAAT) 2300 W 4th St. Suite A211, Chester, PA

Join Chester Cultural Arts and Technology Center for CAAT-TASTIC Saturdays — a day dedicated to fun-filled activities for kids in grades K-12. From engaging stories to empowering skills and thrilling science experiments, there’s something for everyone! FALL SESSION DATES: Saturdays from 11:30am-3pm: September 13 September 27 October 11 October 25 November 8 November 22 December...

South Wayne Porchfest

South Wayne - Various Locations Wayne, PA, United States

This year’s South Wayne Porchfest will take place on Saturday, September 13th. This glorious day of free live music, played on the porches of Wayne, PA’s historic district. will feature over 60 diverse musical acts, ranging from soulful a cappella to the rhythmic beats of zydeco. For the event, we close down our streets to...

The Art of Clay Printing with Robin Sesan

Aston Mills Arts 794 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Learn how to make one of a kind clay monoprints. All supplies provided as we work in my Studio. No experience necessary.  Bring a friend! Fee: $100 Register Here More Information

$100

MAC Twilight Series: The Steve Perry Group performs The Great American Songbook

Media Community Center 301 N Jackson St, Media, PA, United States

MAC Presents the Twilight Music Series! Join us for a FREE evening of music once a month on The Green. (The Community Center Lawn. Monroe Street between 3rd & 4th Streets.) September 13th: The Steve Perry Group performs The Great American Songbook 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Grab a chair, a blanket, or just relax on the...

Mini Makers: Art & Play

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Young artists and their caregivers will explore a colorful world of creativity using paint, clay, drawing, and mixed media. Each week, we’ll dive into playful projects designed to nurture curiosity, coordination, and confidence while making beautiful messes and magical memories together. Come ready to create, collaborate, and celebrate the creative process! Mondays, September 15- December...

Realistic Drawing & Painting, Ages 7-12

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

14-week session starts September 15 Instructor: Leslie Bohn Students ages 7 -12, are welcome to join this class to improve their drawing and painting skills during this course. We’ll focus on creating realistic drawing & painting exercises and extended drawing and painting projects based on observation from objects and photographs. Students will use drawing materials...

$30 – $378

Drawing & Painting Studio, Ages 12-17

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

14 week session starts September 15 These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. This is a great class to work on...

$30 – $378

Ridley Performing Arts Program Kickoff Event

Ridley Park Performing Arts Program Headquarters 104 Nevin Avenue, Ridley Park, PA, United States

Join Us for the Exciting Kickoff of Ridley Performing Arts Program, Season 4! We are thrilled to invite you to come and celebrate the highly anticipated start of RPAP Season 4! This event promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with enthusiasm, camaraderie, and a shared passion for the program. Whether you are a current...

Exploring Art (Ages 6-11)

Exploring Art (Ages 6-11)

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Weekly classes through December 17! Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00 PM New projects each session! Perfect for the growing artist, students explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture & more while learning about different artists and art techniques. Students create a unique artwork every class on paper, board, canvas, or even in air dry clay or other 3D materials. This...

$30

Hammered Aluminum & Copper Earring Workshop

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Join us to make these lightweight hammered swing earrings. You'll learn how to cut the aluminum and copper wire, file the edges and then add texture by hammering the metal. Then you can proudly wear them and let everyone know you made them yourself! No jewelry-making experience necessary. Class includes all materials and supplies to...

$45

Drawing & Painting Studio

Rockdale Art Center 799 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

These studio classes are designed to strengthen your student’s creativity and skills in working with a variety of art materials. Students can bring their own creative ideas then make those ideas come to life with the guidance of our teaching artist. Our teaching artist can also provide suggestions and ideas to get started, and demonstrate...

$30 – $145

Kelly Center Musician’s Open Mic Night – Music Only

The Kelly Center 4 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA, United States

Musicians Open Mic Night – Singers and Musicians Welcome Musicians Open Mic Night happens the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Event hours from 7PM to 9PM. Sign ups begin at 6:30 at the door. Please note this night is for music only. There are other events at the Kelly Center for comedy and...

Open Studio | Open Town | Open Sound

Downtown Lansdowne Lansdowne, PA, United States

Join the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation, the businesses of Lansdowne, and Open Sound for Lansdowne Open Studio | Open Town | Open Sound, a free, walkable celebration of Lansdowne’s creative community. Explore open artist studios, live music, gallery exhibitions, sidewalk pop-ups, and special late-night business offerings in our charming downtown. What to Expect: 🖼 5...

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Sh*tty Art Buddies

Nimble Craft 21 East State Street, Suite 2, Media, PA, United States

Welcome to the Sh*tty Art Buddies! Tired of striving for Pinterest perfection? Do you believe that the best art is often the most wonderfully wonky? Then you've found your tribe! The Sh*tty Art Buddies, wholeheartedly embrace the beauty of imperfection. Forget about flawless designs and masterful techniques – our workshops are all about letting loose,...

$20

Fearless Female Artists Lecture

Mill Works Creator Space 794 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

From Guerrilla Girls in gorilla masks to Judy Chicago’s Dinner Party, to cyanide-laced photo prints (yep, that’s real)—women artists have been smashing expectations and flipping the art world on its head for centuries. Davy Mellado (our resident art history nerd and liberal arts master) will guide you through a time-traveling journey packed with wild stories,...

$15

Reception: 2025 Fall Members Juried Exhibition

Wayne Art Center

Wayne Art Center's annual Fall Members Juried Exhibition, which will be in the Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Gallery from October 13 through November 15. Juror Doug Martenson, a professor at the Philadelphia University of the Fine Arts, will select over 100 of our area’s most accomplished artists and announce the winners at a reception on...

Free

Leila Adu Trio

Lang Concert Hall of Swarthmore College 99 Whittier Place, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Join Swarthmore Music on select Fridays at 6pm throughout the academic year for a novel concert series focusing on new music and the artists who bring it to life. This intimate program is curated and hosted by Visiting Associate Professor Quinn Collins, and takes place in the stunningly beautiful and acoustically superb 450-seat Lang Concert...

Free

Sunset Photo Walk

Mill Works Creator Space 794 Mount Rd, Aston, PA, United States

Golden hour waits for no one, but we’re chasing it anyway. Join the Mill Works crew as we wander out for a laid-back photo walk. Bring your camera, your phone, or just your eyeballs. Socializing is optional—if you’re more of a lone-wolf shooter, that’s cool. We’ll feature our favorite shots on socials, so your sunset...

$15

Rotary Arts Conversation Series with Author Martha Hodes

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Tap into the minds of the creative talent in our community! As a historian and writer, Martha Hodes has devoted her career to reconstructing the lives of ordinary people facing adverse circumstances. She is most recently the author of "My Hijacking: A Personal History of Forgetting and Remembering," in which she explores her recollections of...

$10

Aretha Franklin Tribute with Lisa Chavous

Community Arts Center 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, United States

Friday Night Live fall season kicks off with a bang! Beloved local vocalist Lisa Chavous pays tribute to soul icon Aretha Franklin. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS PREFERRED: Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the CAC office. SEATING: This concert will be held in the large art gallery. Seating is provided, including some tables and some...

$10 – $15
Nunsense

Nunsense

Colonial Playhouse 522 W. Magnolia Ave., Aldan, PA, United States

Nunsense is a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia Child of God. Thus, the remaining nuns – ballet-loving Sister Leo, street-wise Sister Robert Anne, befuddled Sister Mary Amnesia, the Mother Superior Sister Regina,...

$25

Introduction to Cyanotypes

Park Avenue Community Center 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

In this workshop, you will learn all about the mysterious and beautiful photographic process called cyanotype. The cyanotype was developed in 1842 as a way to create multiple copies with UV light. It is actually the original blueprint! Over the course of three hours, you will learn the history of the process and how to...

$60

Lansdowne Earth Festival

Twentieth Century Club 84 S Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA, United States

A free, family-friendly festival celebrating our beautiful planet with fun activities for all ages. 2025’s theme is “Experiencing the Ripple Effects of Our Actions on the Environment,” encouraging everyone (especially kids) to be “Earth superheroes.” Activities include costumed superhero appearances and a stilt walker, live music by Auld String Theory, and wildlife encounters with rehabilitated...

Free

Media Porchfest 2025

Media Borough, Various Locations 1 E State Street, Media, PA, United States

Mark your calendar to head to Media Porchfest 2025, the Borough’s 2nd annual neighborhood music festival!  Get ready for a day filled with live music and good vibes. (And Yard Sales, as this will overlap with the afternoon of Garage Sale Saturday.) You’ll enjoy performances from local bands and artists on porches, in yards, and...

Intro to Sublimation: Tote Bags

Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Sublimation Workshop at the Makerspace Ready to add your personal flair to everyday items? Join us at the Utility Works Makerspace for a hands-on Sublimation Workshop where creativity meets customization! Whether you're new to sublimation or already love the process, this workshop is for you. Choose from one of our blank tote bags to decorate...

$20

Masquerade

Delaware County, PA PA, United States

A Murder Mystery with Cupcakes You’re cordially invited to a Jane Baked It event which promises to be an enchanting evening of mystery, masks, and mouthwatering food and sweet treats. Join us for a Masquerade Murder Mystery where secrets simmer and suspects mingle over a decadent, farm-to-table dinner. Indulge in locally sourced cuisine and signature...

Sentimental Journey

Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Rd, Swarthmore, PA, United States

A Players Club of Swarthmore Fundraising Event Teddie and Jimmy Psitos host a fundraising event celebrating their 40 years as members of our community. Music, food, entertainment, and a sentimental journey down memory lane! A special dedication to the new location of our Wall of Honor with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Directed by: Theodora K....

$25
Nunsense

Nunsense

Colonial Playhouse 522 W. Magnolia Ave., Aldan, PA, United States

Nunsense is a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia Child of God. Thus, the remaining nuns – ballet-loving Sister Leo, street-wise Sister Robert Anne, befuddled Sister Mary Amnesia, the Mother Superior Sister Regina,...

$25