Parkway Council
Representing Philadelphia’s cultural district, the Parkway Council is a coalition of
cultural and educational institutions, residences, and businesses along the
Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
The Parkway Council's mission is to accelerate the transformation of the Parkway into a great urban park filled with exceptional cultural institutions, inviting gardens, active public spaces, and dynamic programming that welcomes and engages everyone.
Learn more about the Reimagine the Benjamin Franklin Parkway planning process that will create a public realm plan for people-centric, physical improvements to the Parkway. Take the first public engagement survey and share your thoughts on how you use the Parkway and what you would like to see change.
FREE ACTIVITIES ON THE PARKWAY
Jazz Mondays with Maja
The Parkway Council, in partnership with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, presents Jazz Mondays with Maja, a series of five free concerts with acclaimed, international jazz soloists supported by local jazz trio Vibe-A-Delphia. The concerts, curated by Harvey Price, will take place 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. each Monday in August, at Maja Park, 22nd Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy these amazing musicians! This series is part of the Parkway Council’s Parkway Presents initiative, which seeks to bring to the Parkway high quality, vibrant arts and cultural activities, reflective of and appealing to Philadelphia’s diversity. Jazz Mondays with Maja is made possible with support from Park Towne Place | Museum District Residences and the American Federation of Musicians Local 77.
August 15
Greg Riley, woodwinds
August 22
Yair Loewenson, guitar
With additional support from the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation.
August 29
Calli Graver, vocalist
The Free Library of Philadelphia at its Parkway Central main branch hosts near daily free events, ranging from author talks with celebrated writers to workshops on practical skills to family activities for all ages. Outdoors in Shakespeare Park, enjoy a rich array of free activities for children, including music and movement, toddler and preschool storytime, author talks, and special performances.
