Step outside your block & Experience Philadelphia: Hidden City Festival 2013

9 Sites, 10 Projects, 6 Weeks to See the City Anew. ALL FESTIVAL SITES OPEN THURSDAY- SUNDAY, 12-7PM WITH A FESTIVAL PASS.

Running for the next six weeks, May 23-June 30, 10 projects by visionary artists will be exhibited at nine locations in a wide array of neighborhoods including Center City, Germantown, Frankford, South Philadelphia and University City.

Each of the nine festival sites not only spotlight under-appreciated destinations, but also activate the spaces with progressive artists and curious audiences. That mix is intended to spark visitor interaction.

So be prepared — better yet, get excited! — to participate in thought-provoking dialogue, join a knitting circle or have a spot of tea while taking in the awe-inspiring sights at each of the nine locations.

Let your curiosity get the better of you and venture out to take part in this incredible and innovative event.

Read on for our guide, organized by city region, to the nine sites, tickets and events of the Hidden City Festival. For even more information and event times, check out the complete festival calendar online.

Tickets and Donations

Festival passes are available online, and ticketing options include a single-day pass for $20, a weekend pass for $40 or an all-festival pass for $70.

Hidden City members receive a 25-percent discount off of festivals passes, discounts on all Hidden City tours and invitations to members-only Hidden City happenings and events. Memberships start at just $25 a year. To become a member, register here.

To support a project individually, funding and financial donations for this year’s festival are being crowdsourced via Hidden City’s website. Check out the projects support status online, and give back if you’d like to make a contribution.

Inspired to get involved and go behind the scenes? The festival still needs volunteers to help with ticketing, ushering and prepping at sites. Learn more here.

What To Know Before You Go

All festival sites require a festival pass (see ticketing info above) and are open May 23 through June 30, Thursday to Sunday, noon to 7 p.m.

The Hidden City Festival sites are located in neighborhoods throughout the city, and all are accessible by public transit with the exception of Fort Mifflin.

As many of the sites are intentionally well off the beaten path, though, we recommend mapping out your destination before you go. An interactive map of the nine festival sites is available here.

Source: Uwishunu