Venice Island Performing Arts Recreation Center

10/03/2026

Shoutout to the multi-hyphenated talent that is Chiga Anao🇬🇭🇺🇸. Chiga has been popping out to Creatives’ for years and also serves on the team with our sister platform 2 Lines Open Mic. It’s always a legendary bucket pull when Chiga gets on stage as a performer.

Our next Creatives’ is in a few weeks on Tuesday Oct 20th at Venice Island. 2 Lines is back on Nov 13th at TopMop. We’d love to see you at both experiences as we turn towards the end of 2026.

📸 Tosin Ojo

09/28/2026

The next generation of entrepreneurs is coming to Manayunk Fall Fest and we are SO here for it 🌟😍🍁 The Kids Market at Venice Island Performing Arts Recreation CenterPerforming Arts Center on October 17th is the coolest opportunity for your young go-getter to set up their very own booth in front of 10,000 expected visitors. Big dreams. Real business. Main Street energy.

Spots are limited so register NOW: kidsmarkets.com/markets/manayunk

📅 Saturday, October 17th 11am-4pm
📍 Venice Island Performing Arts Center, Manayunk

09/26/2026

Check out the Northeast Times article on the Star Players of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation!

The Star Players are about to hit the stage for their 28th show, this time presenting three performances of Oliver from Oct. 9-11 at Venice Island Performing

09/26/2026

There is a treat for you coming to Venice Island Performing Arts Recreation Center ! You do NOT want to miss this.

Recognized by The Guardian as “a young 21st-century virtuoso”, Alexandra Whittingham’s creative spirit is reshaping classical music and defying conventions. Alexandra's program includes impressive classical guitar repertoire from Sor, Villa-Lobos, and Tarrega, alongside contemporary works for guitar from Towner, Dyens and more.
Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
Tickets and more information: https://www.phillyguitar.org/october

09/16/2026

Only a month away!

Seussical Jr. is our next production in collaboration with Venice Island

These kids have been working hard since August to bring this show together and we can’t wait to share it with you in one month!

Ticket info coming soon ❤️

09/14/2026

It’s that time again! Join us Wednesday, September 16th, for Silent Book Club.

09/10/2026

A new musical is taking shape…

Here's a peak behind the scenes of "You Are Mine", the second production in the Venice Island New Musical Series.

From the first read-through to the moments when the story, music, and characters begin to come alive, this is where a new musical starts to find its voice.

Created by Susan Cinoman with music by Maia Sharp, "You Are Mine" explores messy lives, unexpected connections, and the search for love.

We’re excited to share a glimpse of the process — and even more excited for you to see where it leads.

November 20 & 21 at 7:30 PM
Venice Island Performing Arts Recreation Center

Tickets are on sale now!
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/veniceislandperformingartscenter/you-are-mi #/

08/26/2026

What an event!

The next generation of entrepreneurs is coming to Manayunk Fall Fest and we are SO here for it 🌟😍🍁 The Kids Market at Venice Island Performing Arts Recreation CenterPerforming Arts Center on October 17th is the coolest opportunity for your young go-getter to set up their very own booth in front of 10,000 expected visitors. Big dreams. Real business. Main Street energy.

Spots are limited so register NOW: kidsmarkets.com/markets/manayunk

📅 Saturday, October 17th 11am-4pm
📍 Venice Island Performing Arts Center, Manayunk

08/21/2026

Venice Island’s New Musical Series is bringing a brand-new musical to the stage, and we’re looking for talented performers to help bring it to life!

Auditions: August 25th
Time: 3:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Self Tape Deadline August 25th 9:30 PM

Call Backs
Thursday, August 27th
6:00-9:00 PM
IN PERSON for all

Rehearsals
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00-9:00 PM
Starting
Tuesday Sept. 8th

Tech Week
November 12th-19th

Audition details & registration: veniceisland.org

08/19/2026

So, we at Venice Island know who is in charge here! It's our Silent Book Club members. 🤣🥰

By POPULAR demand, there will be a Silent Book Club tomorrow!!!

Thanks all for pushing us to schedule this! Now, WHAT ARE YOU READING??????