Galleries
Barnes Foundation
Just west of the city boundaries, a few hundred people a week get to see a one-of-a-kind collection of art ranging from the primitive to the post-impressionist, arranged together in a mansion in the middle of a 12-acre arboretum. many works here, although by famous artists, have almost never been exhibited elsewhere. the foundation (http://barnesfoundation.org) is only open to the public 3 days a week, and advance reservations are required. depending on the time of year, reservations can fill up weeks or months in advance.
Live music
The World Cafe Live
Offers an eclectic offering of concerts, from jazz to rock, from locally and nationally-renowned artists.
Fiume (229 S. 45th Street, Upstairs)
Live blues every sunday, 7-10, and live bluegrass on thursdays, 10-1:45
Theatre
Curio Theatre Company
(http://curiotheatre.org/) also offers lessons for children (http://curiotheatre.org/school.htm)
Misc
Fitness & recreation
Culture
2nd Friday
(http://swarthmore.edu/hum...) on lancaster ave -- a more "laid-back" version of old city's 1st friday .
Studio 34: Yoga | Healing | Arts
Studio 34: Yoga | Healing | Arts is a 5,000-square-foot healing and creative arts space in vibrant, diverse West Philadelphia. Opened in March 2008, it offers yoga, Pilates, healing, creative arts events, and community programs. Just 15 minutes from City Hall on SEPTA's Route 34 Green Line trolley.