Jump on the Market-Frankford line to Second Street. When you come out of the El, a village-like scene is unveiled before your eyes. People are milling about laughing, eating, and nodding seriously at pictures. It's all very civilized. Every gallery along Second and Third Street leaves their doors wide open.
Food is laid out on the table, wine is poured into glasses and smiles are passed out to observers.
A few galleries even come equipped with live bands helping to fashion the festive atmosphere. Walk through as many galleries as you like, taking your time with sculptures, painting, and photography. Prices are listed in gallery guidebooks so nod approvingly at the walls in order to make people think you might buy something. In many of the galleries, the artists are on site, available for you to talk to. Many actually look like real artists.