Barnes Foundation

• PECO Free First Sunday Family Day | First Sunday of every month | 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
  This event offers no-cost admission to the collection galleries as well as an array of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, musical performances, and interactive workshops.
• First Friday | First Friday of every month | 6-9 p.m.
  Enjoy an evening of art, live music, cocktails, and access to the collection at our monthly First Friday mixer. New for 2024, the Garden Restaurant at the Barnes Foundation will be partnering with award-winning Philadelphia Chefs for inspired, one-night-only pop-up dinners. 

2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., 215.278.7000

Beat The Bomb 
Ongoing | Choose from 1-hour Bomb Missions, where teams of 4 to 6 suit up in hazmat gear, dodge lasers and crack codes. 
1218 Chestnut St. 

Ensemble Arts Presents: 

• Tango After Dark | March 12 | 7 p.m. | International tango superstars and World Champions Germán Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi, lead a cast of world-class dancers, in the highly anticipated Philadelphia premiere of Tango After Dark. 

Various Locations 

The Fabric Workshop and Museum
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum devoted both to the creation and presentation of innovative works of art. Below are some of their offerings.

• Saturday Studio and Hands-On Screenprinting Tour | Saturdays | Explore the facilities and learn about the printing process, browse artist designs from archives, and make your own print to take home.
• Hapa Zome Bandanas | March 15 | 12 – 3 p.m. | Spring is in the air! Join us to learn the art of hapa zome, a Japanese printing technique. Pound on some flowers to impress the plant’s natural dyes into your own cotton bandana. Must register in advance.   
• Soft/Cover Exhibition | Through August 17 | Soft/Cover surveys the many surprising ways artists have used fabric and screenprinting to create objects that relate to the body. Focusing on the relationship of textiles to fashion and architecture, the exhibition includes new and rarely-shown works from The Fabric Workshop and Museum’s collection—each created by Artists-in-Residence in collaboration with FWM’s Studio team.     

1214 Arch Street, 215.561.8888

James Oliver Gallery: W.O.R.D. Group Art Exhibition 
Through March 29 | A culmination of visual language, W.O.R.D. serves to archive and spotlight artists invested in supporting their local community.  Calling Philadelphia home, these artists have been creating work and engaging with the local arts community for over 20 years through imaginative expression, public art installations, visual arts programming, and more. 
723 Chestnut St., 267.918.7432 

Lucky Strike: Night Strike Unlimited Bowling 
Sunday - Wednesday | Enjoy our $23.99 unlimited bowling Night Strike special. Sunday starting at 6 p.m. and Monday to Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. Shoe rental is included.
1336 Chestnut Street, 215.545.2471 

The Philadelphia Orchestra 

• Beethoven’s “Eroica” | March 7-9 | The illustrious Michael Tilson Thomas conducts his own Agnegram, Ravel’s jazzy Piano Concerto for the Left Hand featuring Pierre-Laurent Aimard, and concludes with Beethoven’s mighty “Eroica” Symphony, celebrating the heroic spirit in us all.    

• Carnival of the Animals | March 15 | 11:30 a.m. | Camille Saint-Saëns’s Carnival of the Animals is an enchanting musical expedition through the animal kingdom. This delightful piece has become one of Saint-Saëns’s most famous, with each movement depicting a different animal, from the royal lion to the graceful swan. 

• Orchestra After 5, Brass and Brash | March 27 | 6:30 p.m. | Pre-concert fun with signature cocktails, a scavenger hunt and photo booth, followed by Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 

Marian Anderson Hall, 300 S. Broad St. 215.893.1900 

Opera Philadelphia: Pick Your Price $11 Tickets 
All seats for the 2024–2025 Season are available for $11, or a higher price of your choosing, as part of a new ticket program called Pick Your Price. 
Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad Street, 215.732.8400

Philadelphia Museum of Art

• Friday Night Lounge | Every Friday | 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Come join Philly’s art world when it shows up and shows out every Friday night.
• Pay What You Wish Admission | First Sunday of each month | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Pay whatever amount you’d like for general admission to the museum. This does not include ticketed exhibitions and special programs. 

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, 215.763.8100

Walnut Street Theatre

• 2024-2025 Tickets are Now Available | Ongoing | Grab your tickets for theater favorites like Jersey Boys, DreamGirls, Driving Miss Daisy and many more.
• $35 Under 40 | Ongoing | As a member of the $30 Under 40 program, you’ll get a full evening of entertainment for only $30! You can buy $30 tickets for you and a friend to every Walnut Street Theatre show. Plus, you’ll be invited to exclusive post-show parties on select nights where you’ll enjoy meeting the artists while mingling with other  members. And the best part... It's free and easy to join!

825 Walnut Street, 215.574.3550

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society: Philadelphia Flower Show 2025
March 1-9  | Start your month of March of right at the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show! See unique garden and floral displays, along with gardening demonstrations and presentations, and more! 
1101 Arch St.

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia  | Becoming a subscriber gives you exclusive benefits and flexibility with subscriptions starting as low as $87. This season features music from some of your favorites like Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach.

Curtis Institute of Music | Step into the heart of their centennial celebration as Curtis Institute of Music unveils a season brimming with passion, energy, and greatness. Choose your own shows or treat yourself and enjoy the benefits of a full season pass. Subscriptions start as low as $36.

Ensemble Arts Philly, Create Your Own Packages 
| Flexible packages with 3 or more shows now avaiable. Tailor your package by choosing the shows you want from a great selection, including performances of & Juliet, Riverdance, Some Like It Hot, The Wiz, and Life of Pi. On average suscribers save 15% on single ticket prices. For additional Ensemble Arts Philly series and subscriptions, visit ensembleartsphilly.org

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society's (PCMS) new season has much to offer, including exciting artistic discoveries, fresh interpretations of masterworks and rarely-heard gems. PCMS offers traditional subscription packages, build your own, and full season passes. Choose a package today to enjoy priority seating, flexible exchanges, and savings of up to 25%. 

Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 2 Play Series | Join PTC as they celebrate their 50th anniversary. This year they are offering plays of, by, and for the people of Philadelphia, including Night Side Songs and Small Ball. Pick your own subscription packages are starting as low as $55.