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Community Art Gallery of The Philadelphia Foundation
The Community Art Gallery of The Philadelphia Foundation presents "Community Murals, an Appreciation: A History of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program," an exhibition chronicling the remarkable transformation of Philadelphia's neighborhoods as a direct result of the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. Nearly 3000 murals painted since 1984 have become an enduring part of Philadelphia's urban landscape, adding a new dimension to the city's character while bringing inspiration and hope to its many communities. This exhibition includes both archival and documentary photographs as well as a mural designed and created for the Vine Street Expressway, but which was not completed due to budget constraints. On view through October 14 at 1234 Market Street, Suite 1800, Philadelphia.

June 19 - 26

Four historic Germantown sites celebrate Juneteenth this Saturday, June 20 with storytelling and tours that explore the rich history of the struggle for African American freedom in Philadelphia's Northwest. Stenton, Cliveden, Concord School and the Johnson House offer activities for the entire family from 1-5pm.

The 6th annual West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival is this weekend, through Sunday, June 21 with music, art, food and more including more than 500 live music performances with 4 stages on the 7100-7400 blocks of Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood.

The ideas and ideals that inspired a revolution take the stage in The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's production of "1776," opening this weekend through July 5 at the Labuda Center's Main Stage at Desales University, Center Valley, PA.

Interact Theatre Company closes its season with "Little Lamb," a commissioned drama about gay adoption by Philadelphia playwright Michael Whistler, through June 28 at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia.

The Buxtehude Consort, a newly-formed Philadelphia-based chamber ensemble, performs a program of rarely-heard vocal and instrumental compositions by the German-Danish Baroque composer Dietrich Buxtehude, Wednesday, June 24, 8pm, at St. Mark's Church, 1625 Locust Street, Philadelphia.