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Come From Away

Academy of Music

Catch Come From Away from Tuesday, 2/4 thru Sunday, 2/9! Take Regional Rail to Suburban Station, the Broad Street Line [B] to Walnut-Locust, the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 15th St, or Routes 4, 9, 12, 21, 27, 32, or 42!

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

Dilworth Park

The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink is open daily and the Cabin provides a warm spot for refreshments. Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 15th St, the Broad Street Line [B] to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124, or 125, Trolley [T] Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, or 36, or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.

The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure

Philadelphia Museum of Art

The exhibition features 28 contemporary Black and African diasporic artists who use figurative painting, drawing, and sculpture to celebrate the richness of Black life. It runs thru Sunday, 2/9. Take Routes 7, 32, 38, 43, 48, or 49! 

History Maker Saturdays & Storytelling Sundays

Betsy Ross House

Experience the historic Betsy Ross House during weekend events for Black History Month which runs through the end of February. Short walk from 2nd St Station on the Market-Frankford Line [L] or hop Routes 17, 33, or 48.

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Delaware River Waterfront

This winter wonderland on Penn’s Landing features an ice rink, firepits, hot chocolate, and more! Open now thru Sunday, 3/2. Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 2nd St or Routes 12, 17, 21, 25, or 42.

Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend at the Museum

Museum of the American Revolution

The Museum of the American Revolution in Old City highlights the experiences of Black men and women during the Revolutionary era through tours, performances, and crafts. Catch it every Saturday thru February. Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 2nd St or Bus Routes 17, 21, 25, 33, or 42.

Black History Month

National Constitution Center

During February the National Constitution Center features daily crafts, trivia, scavenger hunts, special shows, and artifact talks highlighting many African Americans who changed the course of history. A short walk from Jefferson Station or ride the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 5th St/Independence Hall. Bus Routes 5, 9, 17, 21, 33, 38, 42, 44, 47, 48, 57, and 61 also get you there or close.