Explore a specific theatre skill in-depth. Each session concludes with a presentation for family and friends! Students imagine silly characters and create hilarious original scenes as they practice various sketch writing and performance skills.

Free yoga and meditation every Friday in Old City this August and September. We recommend bringing a mat!

Get ready for soulful vibes, smooth sounds, and community love at Sistah Soul Series 2026, happening on First Fridays at Cherry Street Pier on the Philadelphia Waterfront. This free live music event brings together vocalists, poets, instrumentalists, and DJs for a night of R&B, jazz, soul, and improvisation under the magic of the Pier lights.

Support local artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs at the Artist and Artisans Market at Cherry Street Pier. Pick up one-of-a-kind finds at the Pier while you stroll our marketplace and enjoy stunning views of the Ben Franklin Bridge and the Delaware River. Afterward, stick around for light bites or sips from our concessions, or walk the Gallery to explore the latest exhibition.

Get ready for soulful vibes, smooth sounds, and community love at Sistah Soul Series 2026, happening on First Fridays at Cherry Street Pier on the Philadelphia Waterfront. This free live music event brings together vocalists, poets, instrumentalists, and DJs for a night of R&B, jazz, soul, and improvisation under the magic of the Pier lights. Whether you’re performing, vibing, or discovering new talent, Sistah Soul is the go-to place to celebrate Philly’s creative soul.

A series of events celebrating Black culture and community at Cherry Street Pier.

Experience Wide Awake in Blue by Jackie Neale, a bold, immersive photography installation tackling immigration and human rights through sound, textiles, and powerful visuals. This museum-scale installation brings together striking cyanotype portraits, textiles, sound, and storytelling to explore immigration, human rights, and collective identity.

Join resident artist Bonnie MacAllister for specialty workshops to learn different dyeing and fabric techniques. All skill levels. Registration required. Workshops take place in Studio 16 in the Pier.

Join us for a family-fun Valentine’s Day extravaganza with PopUpPlay on Saturday, February 7, from 2 pm to 4 pm – our first-ever Hearts and Crafts Kids Ball. Fall in love with family time at Cherry Street Pier and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon filled with music, crafts, and games.

Experience Wide Awake In Blue, a bold, immersive photography installation tackling immigration and human rights through sound, textiles, and powerful visuals. This museum-scale installation brings together striking cyanotype portraits, textiles, sound, and storytelling to explore immigration, human rights, and collective identity.

Join us on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River. All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.