The Arts Calendar

Heads up in #arts — Philadelphia Open Studio Tours, east of Broad, Oct 17–18 — free, self-guided, about 20 neighborhoods. REEL October, the 35th Philadelphia Film Festival, runs Oct 15–25 with 140+ screenings, some free. Visit Philly

Heads up at the Art Museum — Last week for “Workshop of the World: Arts and Crafts in Philadelphia” — 250 objects, thru Sun Oct 18. Visit Philly

Heads up at Craft Nation — Paper Arts Open Craft Sun Oct 25, 12:30–3:30pm — drop-in paper crafting, no experience needed. Sliding scale from $0, suggested $25; register online or walk in. Open Craft details

Heads up at Magic Gardens — “Living Through Death: Works by Ivette Chaires” thru Nov 8 — Día de Muertos papier-mâché and Mexican folk art, included with admission. Visit Philly

Heads up at Thrillerdelphia — FearLit, the shop's Halloween book festival: Oct 31, 12–4pm at Venice Island, Manayunk — 26 authors. Tickets on sale. FearLit tickets

Heads up at Fleisher — Winter term (Jan 4 – Mar 8) registration opens Tue Oct 20 at 8am; tuition-free classes open Tue Oct 27 at 8am. Winter 2027 schedule

Heads up at Mug Coffee & Clay — Coffee/ceramics studio on 8th and Federal with one-day sessions, themed workshops, & multi-week classes. All upcoming classes

Heads up at the Academy of Music — Opened 1857 and modeled on La Scala — the oldest opera house in the U.S. still used for its original purpose. Seats up to 2,600. About the Academy

Heads up in #nomnomslurp — Scrapple & Apple Festival at Reading Terminal Market, Sat Oct 17, 10am–5pm — free to attend, pay-as-you-go. Philly Vegan Restaurant Week runs thru Oct 17 at over a dozen restaurants. Visit Philly