41 Reasons To Visit Philadelphia In Winter 2022

Expansion:

• Kleistudio – Formerly located in Old City, the Clay Studio opens a new, state-of-the-art facility in Kensington with programming dedicated to clay workshops, classes and community engagement. The new facility provides quadruple the classroom space, larger artist studios and galleries and even an outdoor pavilion. March 2022.

Winter Events & Festivals:

• Winter in Franklin Square – Franklin Square is set to sparkle and dazzle through most of the winter thanks to its Electrical Spectacle Light Show — complete with more than 150,000 lights choreographed to “Winter Wonderland.” Visitors can also play golf on the Chilly Philly Mini Golf course, take a spin on the Parx Liberty Carousel and grab a bite to eat at SquareBurger. Through February 27, 2022.
• Winter in Dilworth Park – Fun abounds in Center City’s Dilworth Park this winter. Folks can: cruise around the Rothman Orthopedie IJsbaan, offering timed, 90-minute skating sessions (through February 27, 2022); relax in the Rothman Orthopedics Cabin, where seasonal food and cocktails await in a ski chalet-inspired setup (through February 27, 2022); and stroll through the Wintertuin op het Greenfield-gazon, an open-air wonderland of lights, topiaries and rustic décor perfect for photo ops (through April 3, 2022).
• Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest – One of Philly’s favorite winter traditions, Winterfest brings the seasonal spirit to the Delaware River waterfront, offering guests a chance to go skating at the city’s largest outdoor rink, cozy up at one of the warming cabins and fire-pit stations, and gaze at the twinkling lights and holiday tree. Plus, there are carnival games and plenty of food. Through March 6, 2022.
• Winterwonder, Longwood Gardens – The horticultural minds at this mega garden prove winter is more than stark, bare trees with this cold-weather exhibit. In the Conservatory, Streptocarpus, Saintpaulia and Clerodendrum schmidtii fill up the space in purple and white while hundreds of orchids bloom magnificently. Outdoors, the gardens’ 400 acres are peppered with pops of yellow and orange witch hazel, and winter grasses provide texture to the landscape. January 22-March 27, 2022.
• Chestnut Hill op het ijs – The city’s beautiful northwest neighborhood transforms into a winter wonderland during this weekend festival, giving visitors the chance to enjoy a synthetic ice- skating rink, ice-sculpting demonstrations, a bonfire encased in ice, a Yurt Village for chic glamping inspiration, vodka tastings and chili specials at participating restaurants. January 28-29, 2022.
• Oprichters Philly Freeze-Out – Founders Brewing Company transforms Manayunk into a winter wonderland with ice sculptures, live ice carving, Founders specials in neighborhood bars and restaurants, and in-store promotions and discounts at select boutiques. February 5, 2022.

Museum Exhibits & Programs:

• Jasper Johns: Geest/Spiegel, Philadelphia Museum of Art – The Benjamin Franklin Parkway’s landmark circa 1928 institution partners with the Whitney Museum of American Art on simultaneous exhibitions of the work of Jasper Johns, considered the country’s most significant living artist. The unprecedented collaboration chronologically shows paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints and books that mirror the other’s display, creating an immersive exhibition that is a study in Johns’ fascination with reflections. Through February 13, 2022.
• Onzichtbare wereld van water, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University – Het eerste project in de focus van het museum op water, Onzichtbare wereld van waterrenews water appreciation through artworks that combine the marvel and insight of both scientific and artistic inquiry. Centered around snow crystals and diatoms, the exhibition presents two parallel histories of observation and shows the interplay between the micro-cosmic and macro-cosmic. On view are: rare historical Victorian-arranged diatom slides by Harold Dalton and others, microphotographs by Ukichiro Nakaya, contemporary ceramic sculpture by Margarita Hagan and stop-motion imagery by physicist Kenneth Liebbrecht. Through February 13, 2022.
• Moederschap ontwerpen, Het Mütter Museum van het College of Physicians van Philadelphia - Het Mütter Museum van het College of Physicians van Philadelphia. Philadelphia's fascinerende museum voor medische geschiedenis presenteert een tentoonstelling over de politieke, economische en sociale implicaties van hoe de wereld voortplanting heeft gemedicaliseerd. De tentoonstelling is gemaakt in samenwerking met de Maternity Care Coalition en anderen en vertelt vijf verhalen: Voortplantingsmiddelen, Vroedvrouwen, Zwangerschap, Onderzoek en Melk. Bezoekers kunnen met hun smartphone QR-codes scannen om meer te weten te komen over de tentoongestelde objecten. Tot 8 mei 2022.
• De verhalen die we dragen, Penn Museum - The Stories We Wear toont 2500 jaar stijl en versiering aan de hand van ongeveer 250 objecten en laat zien hoe kleding en accessoires een krachtige uitdrukking van identiteit zijn en onderzoekt het doel en de betekenis achter wat mensen dragen. De tentoonstelling is onderverdeeld in vijf thema's en onderzoekt hoe mensen over de hele wereld zich hebben gekleed voor ceremonies, prestaties, strijd, werk en spel en heerschappij. Through June 12, 2022.
• Vrijheid: Don Troiani's schilderijen van de Revolutionaire Oorlog, Museum of the American Revolution – De nationaal bekende historische kunstenaar Don Troiani baseert zich op nauwgezet onderzoek om schilderijen te maken die het drama en de realiteit van alle aspecten van het leven tijdens de Amerikaanse Revolutie weergeven. Meer dan 40 van Troiani's schilderijen en tientallen artefacten uit zijn persoonlijke collectie - de meeste voor het eerst tentoongesteld - dompelen bezoekers onder in enkele van de meest cruciale momenten van Amerika's strijd voor onafhankelijkheid. Through September 5, 2022.
• Deconstructing Bowie: Freedom in Eccentricity, National Liberty Museum – This exhibition focuses on David Bowie as a social disruptor and rebel, through work inspired by his music, art and fashion. All creations shown will be for sale, benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. January 7-March 2022.
• CultureFest! Lunar New Year Celebration, Penn Museum – The Penn Museum celebrates Lunar New Year, typically honored in China, Vietnam and other Asian countries whose calendars are moon cycles, with arts and crafts, lion dances, a poetry reading, a pop-up lecture on the lion costume and a demonstration on the martial arts behind the lion dance. January 29, 2022.
• De handen van Rodin, Rodin Museum – The face gets all the glory in art, but Auguste Rodin was a master in expressive hands — full of tension and drama. This exhibition features 15 bronzes and plasters of hands, including The Cathedral, a 1908 sculpture depicting two larger-than-life-sized hands whose fingertips are about to touch. February 4, 2022-December 2023.
• Tattoo: Identity Through Ink, American Swedish Historical Museum – This exhibit, on display deep in South Philadelphia, tells the story of why people have adorned their bodies with tattoos, from Indigenous cultures to today’s athletes and celebrities. While showcasing the last 150 years of tattooing in America, the exhibit also celebrates artists like Norwegian Johan Frederik Knudsen and Norwegian-American Amund Dietzel and explores the question of whether or not Vikings had tattoos.February 5-May 1, 2022.
• Harry Potter: De tentoonstelling, The Franklin Institute – The most comprehensive touring exhibition about the Wizarding World makes its world premiere this winter at Philadelphia’s iconic science museum. The immersive experience reveals the artistry and craftsmanship behind the props, costumes and environments from the blockbuster films of the Harry Potter serie, evenals Fantastische beesten. February 18-September 2022.
• Water, wind, adem: inheemse kunst uit het zuidwesten in de gemeenschap, Barnes Foundation – Pueblo and Navajo pottery, textiles and jewelry are on display for the Barnes Foundation’s latest exhibit. The show comprises nearly 100 works, both collected by Dr. Albert Barnes from Santa Fe and Tao, New Mexico in the 1930s, as well as works by contemporary Native American artists highlighting the connections between historic pieces and modern practices. February 20-
  May 15, 2022.
• Keith Haring: Een stralende erfenis, Michener Art Museum – Acclaimed pop artist Keith Haring, born nearby in Reading, Pennsylvania, used city graffiti as the inspiration for his colorful work. This display showcases a private collection of more than 100 works, including two rare drawings Haring drew in blank advertising spaces in the New York City subway and Medusa Head, Haring’s largest print. March 12-July 31, 2022.
• First Amendment Tablet, National Constitution Center – Formerly housed at the Newseum building in Washington, D.C., a 50-ton marble tablet engraved with the 45 words of the First Amendment will be placed along a 100-foot wide wall at the National Constitution Center’s Grand Hall Overlook, the second-floor atrium overlooking historic Independence Mall.
  Winter 2022.

Evenementen:

• Jurassic Quest, Pennsylvania Convention Center – More than 100 life-like animatronic dinosaurs will call the Pennsylvania Convention Center home for a week when this dino fest comes to town. With displays dedicated to the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic periods, visitors can see the types of creatures who roamed the land and sea in realistic scenes. The attraction also features dinosaur-themed rides, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, a “Triceratots” soft play area, bounce houses and inflatable attractions, photo opportunities and more. January 15-23, 2022.
• Philadelphia Tattoo Festival, Pennsylvania Convention Center – Local and nationally renowned tattoo artists convene for a weekend of inking and entertainment. Festivalgoers can schedule a tattoo appointment in advance or test their luck with a walk-up. Also on tap: tattoo contests, sideshow acts and burlesque. February 25-27, 2022.
• Autosalon van Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Convention Center – The automotive industry’s latest creations fill up more than a half a million square feet during this annual show, returning after a one-year hiatus and running for nine days. Attendees get an up-close look at hundreds of classic, luxury and exotic cars — and can even climb behind the wheel of some. March 5-13, 2022.
• Philly Home Show, Pennsylvania Convention Center – Hundreds of home exhibitors and home-design experts head to Philadelphia for this two-weekend event that inspires homeowners and renters alike to freshen up their spaces. Experts in gardening, landscaping, interior design, furnishing, architecture and construction set up shop to answer questions and help guide attendees seeking advice and inspiration. March 18-20 & 25-27, 2022.

Maand van de zwarte geschiedenis:

• Harriet Tubman - De reis naar de vrijheid, City Hall – An evocative statue of Harriet Tubman created by Wofford Sculpture Studio takes up residence outside Philadelphia’s City Hall to coincide with Black History Month, Women’s History Month and the 200th anniversary of Tubman’s birth. The months-long celebration of the Underground Railroad conductor also includes more than 20 in-person and virtual events. January, 11-March 31, 2022.
• (Quilt) Pieces of Black History, Free Library of Philadelphia – All month long, visitors are encouraged to stop by the library’s Philadelphia City Institute to create a paper quilt square featuring their favorite Black author, book written by a Black author or quote by an influential Black figure. At the end of the month, all of the squares will be pieced together to make a beautiful quilt. February 2022.
• Angel Blur Sings Barber, Kimmel Center – Met Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra, soprano singer Angel Blue transports concertgoers to Knoxville: Summer of 1915 through Samuel Barber’s dream-like depiction of the world through the eyes of a child. The performance incorporates the works of contemporary Philadelphia-based poets and features American folk music, spirituals and church hymns. February 3-5, 2022.
• Varied Programing, Barnes Foundation – Home to one of the world’s most important collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings, as well as African sculpture, the Barnes Foundation celebrates Black History Month with two programs. On Eerste vrijdag, Philadelphia-based jazz and soul vocalist Lee Mo entertains with her incomparable sound and rich vocals. February 4, 2022. Later in the weekend, attention turns to the kids during PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: A Love Letter to West Philly, featuring activities, stories and gallery exploration. Advance registration is encouraged. February 6, 2022.
• Black History Month Programming, Huis van Betsy Ross – Throughout the month of February, the pint-size home of the famed flag maker will offer free programming on weekends that celebrates the contributions of Black Americans throughout history. On the first Saturday of the month, visitors can “meet” Francis Harper and hear first-hand accounts of the abolitionist’s life. February 5, 2022. Then, on subsequent Saturdays, Reverend Richard Allen talks about his journey from enslaved person to powerful religious leader and abolitionist. February 12, 19 and 26, 2022. On Sundays throughout the month, Once Upon A Nation Storytelling’s award-winning storytellers share short, interactive and little-known tales about Black Americans through history. February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2022.
• Varied Programming, African American Museum in Philadelphia – From the beginning of the month through the end, the African American Museum’s calendar is packed with musical performances, movies, readings, living history presentations and artistic activities in honor of Black History Month. Highlights include sets by Clef Club musicians (February 6, 13 and 20, 2022), living history performances featuring Revolutionary War hero Ned Hector (February 12 and 26, 2022), art activities inspired by architect Julian Francis Abele (February 12, 2022) and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman (February 26, 2022) en nog veel meer.
• Varied Programming, Museum of the American Revolution – Throughout Black History Month and beyond, this Old City museum hosts programs, lectures and activities that highlight a fuller and more inclusive history of the nation’s beginnings. Offerings include a Meet James Forten Performance & Panel Discussion (February 10, 2022), a forum about fostering racial understanding (February 12, 2022) and a Read the Revolution Speaker Series focused on “The Blind African Slave” (February 17, 2022).

Long Weekend Happenings:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend and Day of Service – Every year, Philadelphia honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of giving back and an extended weekend full of activities across the city. Residents and visitors can partake in one of the hundreds of service projects throughout the city and the region during the Grote Philadelphia Martin Luther King Dag van Dienstbaarheid, and check out a full weekend of programs celebrating King at museums and attractions like The African American Museum in Philadelphia and Woodmere Art Museum. January 15-17, 2022.
• Valentine’s Day Weekend – Philadelphia, aptly dubbed the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, caters to lovers looking to reenergize their relationships on Valentine’s Day weekend and beyond. The city abounds with romantic cultural sites, eateries, outdoor attractions and other swoon-worthy spots. Couples can make it a weekend — or longer — by booking special hotel packages with just the perks they’re looking for. February 12-14, 2022.
• Presidents Day Weekend – There’s no better place to spend Presidents Day weekend than Philadelphia, a city intimately linked with the country’s Founding Fathers and presidents. Visitors can commemorate the holiday, which officially falls on Monday, February 21, 2022, with special programming at some of the region’s historical institutions or take advantage of the long weekend at top attractions like the Franklin Institute, hosting Harry Potter: The Exhibition (see Museum Exhibits section). February 19-21, 2022.

Eten en drinken:

• Nieuwe brouwerij openingen - De lange Craft Beer Trail van Greater Philadelphia will soon grow even bigger with new breweries and expansions debuting in and beyond the city. Olde Kensington’s Human Robot Brewery opens its second location in Jenkintown dubbed Het huis, opening in late February 2022. Slated for early 2022 is the Fishtown outpost of East Passyunk’s Brouwerij ARS. Originally expected to debut in late 2021, Other Half Brewing Co. will soon open its doors to unveil an indoor-outdoor concept in the former Goose Island Brewhouse location in Fishtown. Mystic Ways Brouwerij en Van Lieus Brouwerij zijn klaar om de tweede en derde brouwerij in Perkasie te worden, naast de geprezen Free Will Brewing Co. in de stad.
• Nieuwe Restaurant Openingen - The city’s lauded dining scene continues to top itself. The wholesale bagelry that gained a cult following, Kismet Bagels, will open their first brick-and-mortar location in Fishtown in early 2022.The powerhouse duo behind Safran Turney Hospitality transforms the Midtown Village space that was once Jamonera into a neighborhood pizza joint, Good Luck Pizza Co., for full service early this year. Chef Michael Schulson gets into the pizza game with Prunella, coming soon. The former Philadelphia Academy of Social Dance transforms into a 4,500-square-foot restaurant, bar and event space called Wilder, slated for March. Out in the suburbs, the second Pennsylvania location of taco and cocktail bar Bomba Taco + Bar opens in Newtown in February, when Char & Stave Coffee by Bluebird Distilling, Ardmore’s newest spot for elevated coffee creations by day and craft cocktails by night, is also slated to open.
• Restaurantweek in Center City District – More than 60 restaurants in the Center City District offer signature three-course dinners for $40 per person and three-course lunches for $25 per guest during the winter edition of this long-running dining promotion. Participating restaurants this season include Amada, Barbuzzo, Bud & Marilyn’s, Mixto, SOUTH Kitchen & Jazz Club and Village Whiskey. January 9-21, 2022.
• Kennett Square Winterfest – Lagers, stouts, hazy IPAs, hard ciders and more are available for endless sipping at the annual Kennett Winterfest, an afternoon-long celebration of beer in Chester County. Tickets include all-you-can-drink brews from 2SP Brewing Company, Cape May Brewing, Levante Brewing Company and more. February 26, 2022.
• Winterfest Live, Xfinity Live! – Wander through the sprawling Xfinity Live! entertainment complex while sampling beer at Winterfest Live. With over 100 beers from 75-plus breweries to choose from, you’ll have endless options of hard ciders, stouts and porters to sip from your complimentary stein. 27 februari 2022.
• East Passyunk Avenue Restaurantweek – Diners can score three-course prix-fixe lunch and dinner deals at many popular eateries in Philly’s East Passyunk neighborhood — known for its diverse dining scene and restaurants helmed by acclaimed chefs — during this once-a-year event. February 22-March 5, 2022.

Nieuwe hotels:

• Onafhankelijkheidspark Hotel – A fire on the street shuttered this historic Old City hotel in 2019, but it returns in winter 2022 with 41 fully restored rooms. One of the boutique hotel’s best features is its location, just steps away from Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and dozens of lauded restaurants and shops. February 2022.

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