Delaware River WATERFRONT

Review the full lineup:

Sistah Soul Series
The Sistah Soul Series is a free, live music event featuring local independent vocal artists from diverse musical genres. It is hosted by Shekhinah B . of The Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, Inc. Join us every First Friday now through November.

Opening: SpArc Services' "Rooted in Variety"
The exhibition, which showcases the talented work of the SpArc artists, will be on display in the second-floor gallery from September 6 through September 29. On Thursday, September 12, from 6 pm to 7 pm, see Rooted in Variety, a live event featuring artistic expressions performed by artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome.

Opening: Kelly Lawler’s “Kindness Encyclopedias”
Don’t miss Kelly Lawler’s “Kindness Encyclopedias” installation on display beginning September 6 at Cherry Street Pier. You are invited to sit, rest, contemplate, write, draw, or doodle in these rescued books. The Encyclopedias are surrounded by 12 chairs that reflect our differences and that which connects us all. We are given the safe space to contemplate how we have each been taught kindness and in what ways we teach kindness.

Opening: GrioXArts presents “Al B. Blue: Being Home”
Join us for GrioXArts presents “Al B. Blue: Coming Home,” on display from September 6 through October 27 in Studio 3. It is available to view during studio hours. It is for all ages and features works by Duwenavue, Santè Johnson, Joseph Carrillo, and Kara Mshinda. Join us for the opening on First Friday, September 6, featuring a performance by Valerie Johnson at 7 p.m.

Opening: The 20/20 Photo Festival Call for Entry Show; “Before, During, After”
Join us for the 20/20 Photo Festival Call for Entry Show, “Before, During, After,” on display from September 6 through September 28 at Cherry Street Pier. Gravy Studio and Eddi Jones Projects present the 20/20 Photo Festival Call for Entry Show centered around a technology theme: Before, During, After. Curated by photographer and curator Travis Flack, the exhibit explores how experience is shaped by technology and the particular ways in which tools, old and new, reflect the personal nature of image-making as a form of self-expression.

Opening: TILT Member Exhibition part of the 20/20 Photo Festival
Join us for the TILT Member Exhibition, part of the 20/20 Photo Festival at Cherry Street Pier on display from September 6 through September 28. Engage, observe, and explore the depths of technology and its myriad applications through the lens of 39 current TILT Members.

Paint with Plants with Bonnie MacAllister
Join Bonnie MacAllister for a Free First Friday drop-in. From 5 to 8 p.m., paint with plants in Studio 16.

Walk Around Philadelphia 
Join us for a series of events hosted by Walk Around Philadelphia at Cherry Street Pier. The events are free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. This Friday, enjoy a walk from Penn’s Landing towards Bridesburg.

Art History Paint and Sip with Amy Kelly (Studio 13)
Learn about a famous painter and then create art inspired by their work. Cost: $40. The workshop takes place from 7 pm – 9 pm. 18+ Learn more and register by emailing Amy at 47earrings@gmail.com.

Artist and Artisans Market
Support local artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs at the Artist and Artisans Market. Pick up one-of-a-kind finds at this one-stop shopping experience.

Open Studios
You can also see the Pier’s resident artists at work in their studios and purchase original artwork.

Concessions
Enjoy bites and sips from our local food vendors and discounted items during the Happy Hour on the Waterfront, which runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Know Before You Go 
As you plan your next visit to the Delaware River Waterfront, here is what you need to know before you go:

• Learn how to arrive at the Waterfront with travel information to help you plan your visit.
• The Waterfront is open. Learn about your favorite destinations, their operating hours, and amenities.
• Please review our event and activities guidelines to learn what to bring and what not to bring when you visit our parks.
• Contact us with your inquiries. We are here to help. For park questions and inquiries, contact info@drwc.org or call 215-922-2386.
• Review our FAQ for helpful answers to some of your most pressing questions.