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  • Lucky’s Wiener Dog Race 2025

    Venice Island Performing Arts Center

    We're looking for furry friends (must be a Dachshund or Dachshund mix) for the Lucky's Great Wiener Race 2025 on October 16th at Venice Island! When: October 16th - 5:30PM Where: Venice Island, Manayunk Enter below This event is a fundraiser for PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society) How do we raise money for PAWS? • […]

  • The water flows!

    Manayunk Canal Reopening

    Venice Island Performing Arts Center

    Overview Celebrate the re-introduction of fresh water to the Manayunk Canal in over 75 years! Join us to learn about the water quality improvements, speak with local partners for the project, and watch a mussel presentation from PWD Scientists. The Community event begins at 11 am, with speakers and presentations starting at 11:30 am. Educational […]

  • Manayunk Canal Clean Up Day

    Venice Island Performing Arts Center

    Come clean up the Manayunk Canal and towpath ahead of the Flat Rock Dam opening. This dam will divert water from the Schuylkill River back into the canal to improve water quality in our region. Our work will help preserve the health and beauty of the Manayunk Canal, Schuylkill River, and surrounding green areas before the dam opens. Volunteers […]

  • Roxborough Orchestra Fall Concert Featuring Barbara Dever

    Venice Island Performing Arts Center

    Our November concert will feature the legendary voice of Barbara Dever. Pianist Jose Melendez from the Academy of Vocal Arts will be accompanying her; Dever’s daughter Shauna Dever will also join her for one song of the program. Mezzo-soprano Barbara Dever, known for her powerful operatic performances, made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in […]