Dining Under The Stars is Media’s beloved summer tradition, every Wednesday from May through September on State Street. From 5 pm to 10 pm (4 pm street closure), local restaurants spill onto the car‑free street serving international cuisine, live music adds ambiance, and family‑friendly vibes complete the evening. Whether you’re craving sushi, pizza, or craft brews, more than two dozen eateries—including BYOB spots—offer something delicious for everyone visitmediapa.com.

The Black Clown Philadelphia Premiere An adaptation of the Langston Hughes poem by the same name Co-created by Davóne Tines, Michael Schachter, and Zack Winokur Produced in Partnership with ArKtype Original music by Michael Schachter Directed by Zack Winokur Choreographed by Chanel DaSilva Performed in English Creator and opera revolutionary Davóne Tines brings Langston Hughes’ poem “The Black Clown” to musical life in a vaudevillian rendering of this masterpiece.

Sleepers Awake World Premiere An opera by Gregory Spears Inspired by the writings of Robert Walser and others Directed by Jenny Koons Performed in English with English supertitles In this opera, the chorus has the starring role.

Across art history, gold has long represented what is sacred and precious. Drawing from this symbolism, Lisa Naples’ most recent group of abstract and animal sculptures are literally and metaphorically grounded in this material. With either two chimney-like openings or two rabbits facing towards or away from one another, these sculptures communicate not only the wide range of human experiences lived within and outside one’s self but also the common dignity that lies underneath each expression.

The James A. Michener Art Museum is pleased to present Judith Schaechter: Super/Natural on view in our Beans Gallery from April 12, 2025 – September 14, 2025. This will be the first public exhibition of glass artist Judith Schaechter’s newest, monumental work: an immersive stained glass dome, also titled Super/Natural, that explores the idea of biophilia, the human tendency to connect with nature.