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Accessible Arts Events In partnership with Art-Reach, PhillyFunGuide.com presents this listing of programmatically accessible cultural events. AD=audio-described ASL=American Sign Language CC=close-captioned OC=open-captioned For information on wheelchair accessibility, check individual venues in PhillyFunGuide.com. For more information on accessibility, visit our Online Accessibility Guide.


Center City District Gallery Night Be there when art comes to life! Join Center City District for browsing and mingling at more than 15 galleries with free admission and complimentary food and drinks.

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Gophila.com Events Calendar Find events using the categories and search box above, browse the highlighted events below, or use the advanced search to search by date.


Greater Brandywine Cultural Alliance's Calendar of Events The Greater Brandywine Cultural Alliance unites artists and those who care about the arts and culture.


Historic Philadelphia It's just one square mile, but the area between the Front to 7th Streets and Spruce to Race Streets covers three different neighborhoods, all jam packed with restaurants, galleries, shops and attractions. Each puts its own distinctive spin on history. And together, they make up Historic Philadelphia. Throughout Independence Mall, America's most sacred historic sites stand side-by-side with the hustle and bustle of a 21st-century city. The residents of Society Hill welcome visitors to stroll their cobblestone streets and take in the architecture of the centuries-old homes, churches and landmarks that make this... (more)


Lansdowne Arts and Culture Located six miles from City Hall, this inner ring suburb was incorporated in 1893. Lansdowne is well known for its strong civic and arts community support and its many historic residences.


Local Arts Calendars PhillyFunGuide.com partners with a number of local organizations that maintain entertainment calendar pages for their respective regions. Find out what's happening near you!


Media Arts Council's Calendar of Events These events are presented by Media, PA area artists, businesses and organizations. To support the arts in Media, the Media Arts Council seeks information on arts events to list here. Say you saw it on our Calendar! For more information on the Media Arts Council, including an Artist Registry, Artist Opportunities and details about Media's Second Saturday, visit Media Arts Council's website. For more information about Media including a calendar of additional Media events, go to visitmediapa.com.


Movies al Fresco It’s not just the stars in the sky you’ll be gazing at this summer in Philadelphia---the stars on the silver screen will be shining throughout the night, too! This season the parks will be packed with outdoor movies that are sure to get two thumbs up from people of all ages. You’ve suffered through a long, cold winter, so why would you suffer through a long, cold movie? It’s time to get out of the deepfreeze air conditioning and enjoy the summer warmth. So, ditch the parka and grab a blanket because the best way to see your favorite stars is under the stars!


Norristown Community Arts and Entertainment Attractive, Affordable, Accessible. Norristown. Walk the very same streets that Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, and Daniel Webster did. Discover the landmarks that are part of Norristown's long growth: the famed courthouse, master work of Napoleon LeBrun, designer of Philadelphia's Academy of Music; the authentic Tiffany-stained glass in the St. George Coptic Orthodox church; the obelisk that honors David Rittenhouse - a pioneering inventor, astronomer and surveyor so revered he was called the ''American Newton.'' Enjoy the vibrant WPA murals in Norristown's post office that honor the industrial age. These sites and many... (more)


Oktoberfest The heat and humidity of the summer has broken, and there's a pre-Halloween festive spirit in the air drifting over from the Old World... it's Oktoberfest! Grab your Steins and don your Lederhosen to bring out the Bavarian in you this September and October. Be sure to check out the German-American Day events in the first week of October, too!


PCVB Calendar From blockbuster exhibits and action-packed sporting events to a multitude of multicultural festivals and musical performances — there's something for everyone in Philadelphia.


PCVB Multicultural The Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC) works to increase Philadelphia's share of the multicultural meetings and tourism markets. MAC maximizes opportunities for the region by promoting Philadelphia as an ethnically diverse visitor destination, encouraging multicultural business and social responsibility that contributes to and benefits from the varying multicultural communities that enhance our region's hospitality and tourism industry.


Philadelphia City Paper: The Ultimate Summer Fun Guide Summer is ready when you are. Philadelphia City Paper recommends something awesome to do each and every day of the summer.


Philadelphia Live Arts Festival The Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe present sixteen days of new works from the world's boldest, most innovative theater and dance artists each year, beginning on the Labor Day holiday weekend. The Philadelphia Live Arts Festival features performances by acclaimed contemporary dance and theater companies who are selected and invited to the Festival by the producing director. While some Live Arts artists are based in Philadelphia, many come from other parts of the U.S., and from around the world.


Philly Fringe The Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe present sixteen days of new works from the world's boldest, most innovative theater and dance artists each year, beginning on the Labor Day holiday weekend. The Philly Fringe is the ''unfiltered'' festival, where new and established artists of all kinds may choose to present their own work, free of a selection process. Most Philly Fringe artists live and work in Philadelphia.


Philly's More Summer Fun Congratulations Philadelphia- you’ve made it to summertime! As the true Prince of Philly said it best, “Summer, summer, summertime…Time to sit back and unwind.” Get those sandals ready because it’s not just the weather that’s getting hot in Philadelphia this season. The Arts and Culture scene is going to be sizzling over the next few months, with events that are sure to set your imagination and soul on fire. So sit back, relax, and let the summer breeze carry you through a season of fun-filled activities, that are guaranteed to make you wish you were in Philly and not down the shore!


Phoenixville Arts and Culture Calendar Arts and cultural events happening in Phoenixville, Chester Springs, Kimberton, Collegeville, Spring City, Royersford, Valley Forge and surrounding areas.
The circle design in the PAC logo is very loosely based on the Phoenix Column, the first hollow wrought iron column to be patented, which was invented by Samuel Reeves in 1862 and made by the Phoenix Iron Company. The Phoenix Column came to prominence at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876 and was used in the construction of bridges and buildings all over the world including the Eiffel Tower and the Brooklyn Bridge.


Quest For Freedom Events Explore the landscape that gave birth to the very term ''Underground Railroad'' with educational and entertaining programming throughout the region. Note: Events are listed in alphabetical order.


SPARK Up Your Night! Get up close and personal with one of Philadelphia's great small theatre companies! SPARK is a program of the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, igniting dialogue and opportunities for Philadelphia's small and developing theatre companies.


Summer Fun for Kids and Families Looking for 5 Weeks of Family Fun? Check out a whole summer of family fun! The promotion has ended, but PhillyFunGuide.com is your go-to guide for summer fun for you and your kids.


Summer Sounds What’s that you hear??? Why, it’s that good old summer breeze, sweeping in and carrying the delightful sounds of summer concerts! This summer the parks of Philadelphia are packed with tons of outdoor concerts and grooving Philadelphians. Whether it’s classical, rock or something in between, it’s definitely time to kick back and let the cool sounds of summer wash over you. What could be better than great weather, great friends, and great tunes?


Summertime Tours Knock knock, ring ring, guess who's coming for a visit? It's this summer's hottest tours, departing all over Philadelphia. Whether you are trying to entertain an out-of-town guest or just want to be a tourist in your own city, there are plenty of activities this summer that are sure to please even the toughest critics. So get those feet moving and those ducks quacking because there's a whole city just waiting to be explored!


University City Events and Attractions With its funky vibe and unique spirit, University City is one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods. Located on the west side of downtown Philadelphia, the area is a hotbed of education, science, medicine and research. This dynamic, close-knit community is home to college students, artists, and families who coexist amid world-class universities, dining, nightlife and cultural offerings.


Upcoming Events Each week, PhillyFunGuide.com selects six events and sends out information to its media partners. This is the place where you can find the upcoming events that have been highlighted!


Valley Forge Highlights Follow in Washington's footsteps, discover beautiful gardens and world class art museums or enjoy an afternoon of golf in the area! The Valley Forge region is full of exciting things to do.


WXPN's Arts Crawl Every Friday morning on the XPN Morning Show, Michaela Majoun helps you plan for the week ahead by spotlighting some of the key cultural events in the area. Use this online events listing to learn more about the activities showcased on the XPN Morning Show.

Interested in finding other great things going on in the Philly area? Check out the search tool below that gives you access to all the events in the Philly Fun Guide database.
Prepared with the assistance of Christine Rhodes.


Year of Evolution The 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, originator of the modern theory of evolution, is just months away. The University of Pennsylvania, in conjunction with Penn Museum and major Philadelphia cultural organizations, launches an ambitious Year of Evolution of public programs and events, now through May 2009. Download a PDF of the Year of Evolution event calendar including events for the Penn Community. This year's Penn Reading Project is Your Inner Fish by Neil Shubin, in honor of The Year of Evolution.... (more)