The Oval Starts in Full Swing Thursday, July 11th
The Oval is open Thursdays through Sundays, from July 11 through August 25. Hours vary depending on the day of the week:
- Thursdays: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Fridays: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturdays: Noon to 11 p.m.
- Sundays: Noon to 9 p.m.
All programs are outdoors and may be cancelled during inclement weather. Check the calendar of events and The Oval’s Instagram for the most up-to-date information.
Rodin Garden Bar Pop-Up
Friday, July 12 and Sunday, July 14
Open every Friday; May 24–August 30
Enjoy a change of scene at the Rodin Garden Bar pop-up. Explore the Rodin Museum, enjoy refreshing summer cocktails and tasty small plates, and listen to music. Take in the family-friendly garden oasis, weather permitting. Garden access is free.
Experience a guided exhibition tour of Rodin’s Hands that meets in the Rodin Museum’s Main Gallery. Pay What You Wish admission into the museum.
For more information, click here.
Parkway Day at Rodin Garden Bar
Sunday, July 14, 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Continue the celebration at Parkway Day by stopping at our Rodin Garden Bar pop-up (weather permitting). Experience a guided exhibition tour of Rodin’s Hands. Rodin Museum admission is Pay What You Wish.
For more information, click here.
Barnes on the Block
Sunday July 14, 12:00noon-5:00pm
Visit the event website here.
About The Event
It’s that time of year again! Barnes on the Block presented by PNC Arts Alive, and in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia, returns for another round of outdoor fun for the entire family.
This year we’re offering a fresh perspective on two important modern painters with our newest exhibition, Matisse & Renoir: New Encounters at the Barnes, on view in the Roberts Gallery during the event. Plus, join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mural Arts Philadelphia, the nation’s largest public art program.
Meet us on the Parkway for visual art displays, family-friendly art making, live performances, food trucks, a beer garden, and more!
What’s On
Beer, wine, and other refreshments at the Barnes on the Block Beer Garden.
Local eats from food trucks including Munchy Machine, El Tlaloc, Humpty’s Dumplings, and Kona Ice. DJ sets by Ben Arsenal and DJ Giz.
Performances by TAMEARTZ, West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad, Batala Philly, and Philly Girls Jump.
Live and Local Art, 12noon-4pm
Join creative space-makers and artists for activations along the Parkway:
Enjoy live painting led by Mural Arts Philadelphia.
Experience a pop-up ceramics studio with Clay Studio’s Claymobile.
Celebrate hip-hop through dance with TAMEARTZ.
Get a personalized poem by Marshall James Kavanaugh.
Make your identity symbol with Cesar Viveros and Lemus.
Create a collage with Collage Philadelphia.
Craft with Fleisher Art Memorial’s Color Wheels.
Decorate your own lantern with Ken Johnston.