Forrópera – THE ATHENÆUM OF PHILADELPHIA

We are an historic and vibrant, Philadelphia-centered and member-supported circulating library, research archive, and cultural forum dedicated to harnessing our resources — our expert staff, our collections of books, art and architecture treasures, and our National Historic Landmark Building — to strengthen our growing urban community through cultural engagement and fellowship.

Black Heritage Day: An Afro-Classical Celebration

Music was an important part of life for Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown. To honor her birthday, we're hosting Black Heritage Day! Join us to listen to local musicians and a very special performance by Chrystal E. Williams and Felipe Hostins, enjoy food from local Black owned food trucks, and take a stroll through our Black […]

The Collector in Song of the Nightingale – On Site Opera

SONG OF THE NIGHTINGALE MUSIC BY LISA DESPAIN LIBRETTO BY MELISA TIEN CO-COMMISSIONED WITH ARTS BROOKFIELD Join us for the world premiere of Song of the Nightingale, commissioned and produced by On Site Opera and Arts Brookfield, taking place across three of Brookfield Properties’ public spaces: Brooklyn Commons, Manhattan West and Brookfield Place. Adapted from Hans […]