Allegheny Art Company
Quality canvases, expensive paints and brushes, and even crafty supplies for those who are more Martha than Monet. (For those who are neither? Ready-made cards, journals and gifts.) Bonus: It's pet-friendly! 318 Leedom Street, Jenkintown, PA 19046, alleghenyart.com.
Arch Enemy Arts
When the folks at this Old City space claim that their gallery is Philadelphias freshest new venue for the new contemporary art scene, theyre really not lying. The one-year-old gallery exhibits some wonderful works in genres from realism to figurative to pop surrealism, and the art is priced to sell. This month, check out the newest show, Semiotic Weapons, featuring works by 11 local artists. 109 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, archenemyarts.com.
The Philadelphia Fine Art Fair
Last April, a crew that puts on renowned fairs in the Hamptons and beyond transformed the 23rd Street Armory into an art collector’s shopping spree; 34 galleries displayed contemporary and modern works from more than 300 artists. And it’s happening again next spring. philfineartfair.com.
Atelier Art Services
These folks moved the Barnes collection from Lower Merion to the Parkway. They’ll handle your masterpieces with equal care. Atelierstorage.com.
Perkins Center for the Arts
Perkins — we aren’t talking about the pancake chain here — goes niche with its classes, which range from “Painting With Markers” to “Portfolio Prep for Teens.” Additional location in Collingswood. 395 Kings Highway, Moorestown, NJ 08057, .
Woodmere Art Museum
What ties together the seemingly random collection of contemporary and historic paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints here? They're all by artists from the Philadelphia region. The setting -- the Victorian mansion of the museum's founder, oil baron, politician and art collector Charles Knox Smith -- makes Woodmere like Philly's own version of the Frick. 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118, woodmereartmuseum.org.
Philly Art Center
The dual outposts of Philly Art Center are best known for their awesome kids' classes, but the beginner art classes for grown-ups -- seven-week sessions that average eight to 12 students -- offer the same pressure-free, joyful artistic release that the kids enjoy, with instructors who will actually elevate your skill level. Go for drawing, pottery, painting, collaging and more. Two locations, phillyartcenter.com.
Lips and Drips by Erica Marie
Nurses Erica Mendez and Erica Hammel opened this posh spa where custom vitamin-and-mineral-packed IV drips give your body a hefty dose of nutrients in less time than it’ll take you to watch an ep of Bridgerton. Pick your pack (immunity, sports recovery, hangover helper, beauty), then sit back while the elixir goes to work. (P.S.: Hammel is also a Botox wizard, if you want to make the most of a visit.) 2342 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145, lipsanddripsllc.com.
Kensington Derby and Arts Festival
It takes a lot to get thousands of people to stand around in the pouring rain, but in the case of the Kensington Derby, rain makes the finale even better. After costumed teams have pedaled tricked-out homemade vehicles across three miles of obstacle courses throughout the neighborhood, there’s the pièce de résistance: the mud pit. Some make it through; others break down. Either way, the crowd goes wild. Kensingtonkineticarts.org.
Brandywine Museum of Art
When we think about art museums, we tend to think only about the Barnes and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. But don’t sleep on Chesco’s 52-year-old museum along the Brandywine Creek. It’s sometimes referred to as the Wyeth museum because the collection includes so many works by that family — but the 1,500 pieces here represent many other American artists as well. Right now, featured exhibits focus on Andrew Wyeth and 20th-century futurist Joseph Stella. 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, brandywine.org.
Fried Egg Chilaquiles at El Rey
Step aside, nachos. There's a new hot mess in town: tortilla chips topped with salsa verde and a fried egg, liberally sprinkled with cotija cheese. It'll cure what ails you, especially if what ails you is the margaritas from the night before. 2013 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, elreyrestaurant.com.
Fairmount and Queen Village Art Centers
All the lil' Millies and Dexters adore these classes for wannabe Rembrandts, Rodins, Calders and McQueens, taught by a faculty of working art, photography and fashion pros. The after-school program offers pickup and costs as little as $21 per day. 2501 Olive Street (Fairmount) and 514 Bainbridge Street (Queen Village), Philadelphia, PA 00000, phillyartcenter.com.
Gravy Fries at Nick's Roast Beef
Its a plate of fries topped with shredded roast beef and gravy. Do we really need to say anything more? 2149 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145, nicksroastbeef.com.
Historic Burlington Antiques and Art Emporium
With more than 65 businesses and dealers, Jersey’s biggest and most eclectic antiques showroom is a treasure hunter’s dream — not to mention an architectural marvel, with a 30-foot-high arched pine ceiling atop the 15,000-square-foot space. Browse the classic offerings in furniture and pottery as well as rare novelties like Depression-era glass and signed memorabilia. 424 High Street, Burlington, NJ 08016, antiquesnj.com.
Brewmaha at Maha Yoga & Healing Arts
Yoga + beer = the happiest happy hour ever. Sips from West Philly's Dock Street Brewing Company and Ardmore's Tired Hands Brewing Company have recently headlined this semi-regular yoga-and-beer-tasting event. Multiple locations, mahayogastudio.com/wp.