Venice Island Performing Arts Recreation Center

10/21/2026

Yes, Silent Book Club is one of our most popular programs! It’s fun, our members eagerly await the next one and hold us accountable. (Thank you!).

We’ll see you next Wednesday, October 28th.

If you haven’t been to one of our meetings yet, pick up a book and come on in! It’s fun!

Upcoming schedule, for future planning:
October 28th
November 25th​
December 9th
January 13th
February 10th

10/15/2026

Thank you to Philadelphia Rowhome Magazine for featuring "You Are Mine", the original musical written by Susan Cinoman with music by Maia Sharp.

READ THE ARTICLE HERE: https://issuu.com/philadelphiarowhomemagazine/docs/prh_fall2026_6ddf2f4b31f8d8/85

A romantic comedy about the pull of the past and the possibilities that open up when we find the courage to let go, "You Are Mine" is created by Philadelphia native and Temple University and Bryn Mawr College graduate Susan Cinoman, featuring the gorgeous, soulful, rock‑infused music of Maia Sharp.

Join us at Venice Island Performing Arts Center on November 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. Get Tickets at https://tinyurl.com/VeniceIslandYouAreMine

We are grateful for RowHome Magazine’s support of local artists and the vibrant creative community fostered by Venice Island Productions..

10/12/2026

We're listening to Maia Sharp today and getting excited! Over the next few days we'll meet the cast that is bringing "You Are Mine" to life on our stage.

Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st at 7:30 PM

Tickets are on sale now! Visit veniceisland.org or get Tickets at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/veniceislandperformingartscenter/you-are-mi #/

Then go listen to Maia too!!

"You Are Mine"
Book by Susan Cinoman
Based on the music of Maia Sharp

10/12/2026

We're listening to Maia Sharp today and getting excited!

Over the next few days we'll meet the cast that is bringing "You Are Mine" to life on our stage.

Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st at 7:30 PM

Tickets are on sale now! Visit veniceisland.org or get Tickets at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/veniceislandperformingartscenter/you-are-mi #/

Then go listen to Maia too!!

"You Are Mine"
Book by Susan Cinoman
Based on the music of Maia Sharp

What happens when a buttoned-up restaurant hostess, an Ivy League–bound dishwasher, a wildly hotheaded cook in recovery and his angry longtime girlfriend, the ghost of a wealthy Manhattanite, and a Subaru salesperson find themselves in various states of unrequited love—together in a broken-down

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