five two dance company at the Christ Church Neighborhood House
five two dance company is a New York based, woman-led collective that shares highly physical movement. We are thrilled to present an evening of contemporary dance at Neighborhood House in Old City Philadelphia, showcasing three works centered around themes of relationships, humanity, identity, and vulnerability. Featuring six emerging performance artists, our work strives to unearth deeper understandings of physical and emotional intersubjectivity. five two’s movement practice draws on the human…
Finding Joy
“Finding Joy” is a groundbreaking and heartwarming circus show that transports audiences to a mesmerizing world where joy, love, and celebration abound for Black and Queer individuals. This vibrant and inclusive performance weaves together breathtaking acrobatics, evocative storytelling, and powerful visual artistry to create an unforgettable experience that both entertains and uplifts. “Finding Joy” is more than just a circus show; it is a powerful statement on the importance of…
Find us at the Finish Line: Walk Around Philadelphia
Join us at Cherry Street Pier to celebrate the completion of the 14th Walk Around Philadelphia! We’ll have been walking all day completing the final segment of our 100+ mile circumnavigation of the entire city border, and we’ll be delighted to see you at the finish line. NOTE: the actual arrival time of the day’s walkers will be somewhat unpredictable; that’s how it goes with this wild walking experience. We’ll…
Festival: a sculpture
“Fesival: a sculpture” is a public art sculpture.
Feeling All the Feelings
Laila is a 10-year-old girl who feels feelings so big, in fact, that she suspects they might be TOO big in other peoples eyes. She comes up with a way to express her emotions that seems to make everyone else happy. But will it work for HER? In this funny, emotional, interactive one-person play starring and written by Lynne Streeter Childress of Building Better People Productions, explores the enormous range…
Far Edge of Blue
Two dancers, two dances: Far Edge of Blue navigates less obvious but potentially more rewarding pathways through the body; That’s Us is a moving celebration of the music of Arthur Russell. Far Edge of Blue began as an improvisational practice using 45 body landmarks called The Blue Road. The title references Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon. In his travelogue, Least Heat Moon navigates the backroads of America in his converted camper van….
Family Snacks
Join Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sundays for Family Snacks: programming made especially for our youngest fans! Expect family-friendly live music and performances, colorful costumes, glitter, and lots of interactivity. Best of all, this series is completely FREE! Open to kids of all ages.
Family Friendly Workshop and Show
Every first Saturday of the month, kids (and parents) will learn and play fun, interactive theatre arts games. Then sit back and enjoy a live show performed by professional actors and improvisors. *light refreshments available
EvictionProof Peep Show Home Returns
“The Intermission” is an interactive exhibition that features the work of primarily black female artists from Philadelphia known as the “Company.” The exhibition revolves around a 140-year-old house, which serves as the protagonist, along with a Colored Girl’s Museum, a widow, and her ordinary colored girl. The story takes place in a parallel universe where the colored girl and her widow self have been evicted from their home, (the 140-year-old…
Entwined Elysium: Anansi the Spider (Live Shibari Performance)
Production: Entwined Elysium showcases shibari, the Japanese art of rope bondage, through mesmerizing performances that blend intricate rope techniques with graceful movement. These artistic displays emphasize the beauty of human connection, trust, and vulnerability, transforming rope into a medium for artistic expression and emotional storytelling. Each performance weaves together elements of tradition, creativity, and intimacy, creating a captivating and serene atmosphere for the audience. Show: Anansi the Spider is one where Marceline…
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