Who run the world? March is Women’s History Month making it a perfect time to celebrate women, both past and present, who have paved the way for advancement, equality and change. As if having the ability to bear children were enough, women throughout time have contributed to who we are and shaped our history. Here are eight wonderful ways to celebrate Women’s History Month in Philadelphia. Check them out!
1. Badass Women’s History Tour
Presented by Beyond The Bell Tours, this two-hour tour highlights trailblazers in our city’s history. Learn about Ona Judge and her great escape from George Washington to Barbara Gittings, a brave lesbian pioneer. For more information and to book your tour, visit here.
🧚♀️ Where: 600 Market St.
2. (re)FOCUS: Philadelphia Focuses on Women in the Visual Arts
On offer now until the end of May, (re)FOCUS celebrates the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia Focuses on Women in the Visual Arts. This city-wide initiative includes over 40 museums, galleries and institutions, and art schools showcasing special exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations with a focus on Black, Brown, women and non-binary artists. For more information, visit here.
🧚♀️ Where: various locations
3. InLiquid for Women’s History Month Exhibit At The Hyatt Centric Philadelphia
Celebrate Women’s History Month with two bodies of work by Philadelphia-based artist Jasmine Alleger. The InLiquid-curated exhibit, which will be on display for all of March and April, includes two separate bodies of Alleger’s work: A Month of Breakfast, a collection of paintings depicting every breakfast Alleger had in August 2012, and Rock N’ Roll Philadelphia, a pandemic-rooted project documenting lockdown-shuttered independent music venues in Philly, including the iconic Boot & Saddle, Johnny Brenda’s, and Bob & Barbara’s.
In her paintings and mixed media works, Alleger focuses on imagery representing her love and appreciation for mundane routine and curiosity, and covers topics including everyday foods, furniture, travel, urban life, and music.
🧚♀️ Where: 1620 Chancellor St.
4. The 19th Amendment: When Women Won the Vote, National Constitution Center
At the National Constitution Center’s The 19th Amendment exhibit you’ll be able to trace the triumphs and struggles that led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment, and learn more about some of the many women who transformed constitutional history as you browse through nearly 100 artifacts of the suffrage movement such as a printing of the Declaration of Sentiments from the first women’s convention at Seneca Falls, a ballot box used to collect women’s votes in the late 1800s and Pennsylvania’s ratification copy of the 19th Amendment.
🧚♀️ Where: 525 Arch St.
5. Sistas In Suits: Women’s Empowerment Brunch
Saturday, March 23, 2024 don’t miss this empowering and meaningful brunch celebrating women. Come and be inspired and engage with women as you network, gain insight, share testimonies and enjoy a delicious brunch. Specifically, indulge in a delectable brunch spread, catered by 48th Street Grille, while engaging in thought-provoking conversations. Connect with fellow attendees, exchange ideas, and forge meaningful connections that will last beyond this event. Tickets are selling fast. Purchase your tickets here.
🧚♀️ Where: Hidden Gem Venue, 2930 Jasper St.
6. Women’s History Month At The Museum of the American Revolution
Did you know that when America first became a nation women were allowed to vote but 30 years later that right got stripped away from them? Learn about this more at the Museum of the American Revolution. All month long, celebrate the unsung women in history through screenings of theatrical performances telling the life stories of women like Elizabeth Freeman, an enslaved woman who sued for her freedom (and won). There’s also pop-up activities slated for the month. Don’t miss this engaging exhibition. For more information, visit here.
🧚♀️ Where: 101 S. 3rd St.
7. Women’s Way Wednesdays At Stratus Rooftop Lounge
Presented by Stratus and the Sisterly Love Collective, this weekly pop-up celebrates women all month long. Happening every Wednesday in March, you’ll enjoy music by women musicians, as well as food and drink from woman-owned or -operated restaurants, breweries, distilleries and wine companies. Additionally, 100% of ticket sales go toward supporting Women’s Way, a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of women and girls and to gender and racial equity, and the Sisterly Love Collective. New chef’s are featured every week and a portion of drink proceeds will also go towards these empowering organizations. For tickets visit here.
🧚♀️ Where: 433 Chestnut St.
8. CultureFest! Celebration of Women Artists
Saturday March 9, 2024 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., don’t miss this all-day festival at the Penn Museum, presented in partnership with The Clay Studio. This family-friendly festival pays homage to Women’s History Month by spotlighting artists and creative practitioners working in a variety of art forms. Shop the marketplace, listen to storytellers, hear musicians, experience dance performances, and watch ceramic and print artists in action. For more information, visit here.
🧚♀️ Where: 3260 South St.