| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Vinyasa Yoga & Wine TastingPresented by Crossing Vineyards and Winery at Crossing Vineyards and Winery February 12, 2012 Mellow out with Crossing Vineyards' latest and most creative pairing. Enjoy a one-hour Vinyasa yoga class... fun for all levels from beginner to advanced. Then savor a private tasting of Crossing's award winning wines followed by a private tour. Talk about relaxing! Just bring your yoga mat and tastebuds. | Crossing Vineyards and Winery | 02/12/12 | Washington Crossing |
Foundations of Digital Photography Presented by Project Basho at Project Basho January 15-February 12, 2012 This 5-week course is a concise introduction to the technical basics and creative possibilities of digital photography. Students are encouraged to use their cameras as an expressive tool and incorporate visual language into their imagery. Students learn to use their Digital SLR cameras, process images in Adobe Photoshop CS5, and create fine inkjet prints.
Topics covered include techniques of proper exposure, principles of composition, and understanding the use of lighting.... | Project Basho | 01/15/12-
02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Sew in Love! Cozy Valentine’s Hat Presented by Main Line Art Center at Main Line Art Center February 12, 2012 Stay warm with your very own handmade fleece hat. Learn how to sew using simple patterns along with a selection of colors and embellishments. Take home your cozy hat and a lifelong skill you learned working together. Makes a great gift! No sewing experience needed. Open to ages 7 & up with caregiver. | Main Line Art Center | 02/12/12 | Haverford |
Nature ValentinesPresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services February 12, 2012 Make one-of-a-kind valentines for your favorite people using card stock and/or homemade paper combined with natural materials such as pine cone scales, twigs, pressed plant material, leaf prints, etc. Create really beautiful valentines.
For adults and children ages 6 and up. Pre-registration is required. Meet at the park office. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 02/12/12 | Norristown |
28th Annual Mardi Gras Parade with The Wild BohemiansPresented by The Wild Bohemians at Fat Tuesday - Philadelphia February 12, 2012 The Wild Bohemians lead the 28th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on South Street, Philadelphia. This parade/bar crawl begins at Fat Tuesdays on South Street and works its way from bar to bar fueled by the high octane rhythms of The Wild Bohemians, Philly's own world class Mardi Gras Parade band. | The Wild Bohemians | 02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Wine and Chocolate for LoversPresented by Crossing Vineyards and Winery at Crossing Vineyards and Winery February 12, 2012 Join us for a Valentine’s Day version of our popular wine and chocolate pairing class. All your favorites together… wine, chocolate and that special someone. Cost per person includes instruction, wine tasting, tour and your personal box of “Naked Chocolate.”
Call for reservations or buy on-line. | Crossing Vineyards and Winery | 02/12/12 | Washington Crossing |
Thai for Two! Thai Yoga Massage and Partner Yoga for Couples with Renata GregoriPresented by Wake Up Yoga at Wake Up Yoga Fairmount February 12, 2012 This could be your best date ever!
Partner Yoga is a playground for intimacy. You will explore fun and dynamic partner yoga sequences in ways that are playful and sacred. The ancient art of Thai Yoga Massage is like having yoga done to you. Discover the pleasure you can give each other both as givers and receivers, learning beautiful exotic stretches, rhythmic compressions, acupressure, intimate face and hand massage and meditation. Dating all the way back to the Buddha's... | Wake Up Yoga | 02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Hear Again Radio Project's Valentine's Va-Va-VoomPresented by Plays & Players at Plays and Players Theater February 11-February 12, 2012 Hear Again is here again! We look to the past to explore the future! Vintage old time radio goodness: two classic radio programs for the whole family, featuring live music & Foley sound effects at each performance. Featured episodes: "Our Miss Brooks," "Puppy Love" and "Blondie: Blondie Gets a Valentine."
Want to get tickets for this event and others like it at half-price? | Plays & Players | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Welsch Lovespoons: Valentine WorkshopPresented by Cheltenham Center for the Arts February 12, 2012 The giving of Lovespoons dates back to the 17th Century, where traditionally, they we given by young men to young ladies in the hope that they would lead to courtship.
Artist in Residence, Colleen Hammond, http://colleenhammondart.com/ , will lead the class in exploring the popular symbols of love and friendship. These “key” elements will engage and create individual original Welch Lovespoons for each participant to share with special friends and family. | Cheltenham Center for the Arts | 02/12/12 | Cheltenham |
Partner Yoga WorkshopPresented by Shakti Yoga Healing Arts February 12, 2012 Great Valentine’s Day Couples Activity! What better way to experience directly the root principle of Yoga – union, than by practicing with a partner.
Partner yoga allows you to deepen the impact and experience of your yoga practice by moving together with a partner into already familiar asana poses. Partnering allows us to move deeper into poses than perhaps we could in our individual practice.
Grab a friend/partner and join Denise and Debbie for 2 hours... | Shakti Yoga Healing Arts | 02/12/12 | Elkins Park |
Dora the Explorer at the ZooPresented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo February 11-February 12, 2012 Don't miss a meet and greet with your favorite character, Dora the Explorer, in the Zoo's Treehouse! Enjoy special activities and crafts too! | Philadelphia Zoo | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Budokon WorkshopPresented by Central Bucks Family YMCA at Central Bucks Family YMCA February 12, 2012 Join us for this martial arts workshop conducted by Sensei Allen Woodman. All levels and abilities are welcome. You do not need a yoga or martial arts background. Anyone interested in improving their body, mind, and spirit can take this workshop.
Contact Valerie Tanner, 215-348-8131, ext. 1140 for details. | Central Bucks Family YMCA | 02/12/12 | Doylestown |
A Valentine's Event for Couples with Justicia and ShawnPresented by Dhyana Main Line Yoga February 12, 2012 Moving from the heart, this workshop for couples will unite the breath, body and spirit of participants. Nourish your sweetheart with the healing touch of Thai massage, and connect deeply through shared asana. We will stretch together, laugh together, massage each other, and enjoy chocolate treats together while learning to give and receive generously. Without a Valentine this year? Register with a close friend, a parent, or other loved one! All levels are welcome, and more advanced or... | Dhyana Main Line Yoga | 02/12/12 | Ardmore |
Romantic Couples Mini-Retreats Presented by Synergy By Jasmine at Temenos Retreat Center February 12, 2012 Bring your beloved to a delicious, spiritually uplifting, and nurturing retreat in the rustic country-side of West Chester. Enjoy the beautiful grounds as soak in the sunshine and positive energy while attending one our mini-retreats.
Connect authentically without distractions. Connect in a revitalizing, strengthening, energizing and uplifting way. Release stress and stiffness. Explore playfulness, nurturing and buoyancy. Learn how to guide, honor, encourage, support and receive... | Synergy By Jasmine | 02/12/12 | West Chester |
How to have a Positive Response to Your Sweetheart’s Annoying BehaviorPresented by Tony Longobardi, Certified Hypnotist February 12, 2012 Just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Does your sweetheart do something you find annoying? You can’t change their behavior, but through hypnosis you can change the way you respond to it.
| Tony Longobardi, Certified Hypnotist | 02/12/12 | Phoenixville |
Paradocx Winery: Valentine's Day at the VineyardPresented by Paradocx Vineyard at Paradocx Vineyard February 11-February 12, 2012 Treat a special someone to a relaxing afternoon of wine and chocolate truffle tastings, coupled with a tour of the winery . Included is a sample of our highly praised dessert wine, Muscat Ottonel - a full description of this wine would rob you of your own experience, so we'll let you describe it to us after you've sampled it. We've also selected a variety of delectable Neuchâtel Chocolate Truffles to pair with Paradocx Wines. Reservations required! | Paradocx Vineyard | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Landenberg |
Argentine Tango Beginner IntensivePresented by Philadelphia Argentine Tango School February 11-February 12, 2012 The Beginner Intensive is the fastest way to begin learning tango. The Intensive workshop condenses four weeks of material into a single weekend and prepares students to move to the Advanced Beginner level. Students learn the basics of tango vocabulary, structure, technique and lead-and-follow improvisation. We change partners after every song, so there's no need to bring a partner (though you're welcome to if you have one!).
The Intensive will be taught by Meredith Klein, the... | Philadelphia Argentine Tango School | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Family Arts Academy: From Istanbul to CairoPresented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) February 12, 2012 You're invited to experience the world travels of Henry Tanner for yourself with a sensational Mediterranean dance performance by the Mosaic Dance Theater Company, who will take you from Istanbul to Cairo. While they perform, learn from artists how to capture the human body as it sways and swirls and bends and twirls. | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) | 02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Argentine Tango Classes - The Perfect Valentine's Day GiftPresented by Philadelphia Argentine Tango School February 11-February 12, 2012 Learn to dance the sensual, passionate and captivating Argentine Tango with your partner this Valentine’s Day. Surprise your loved-one with a gift card for a Beginner Intensive. The workshop condenses the material generally covered in a four-week series into a single weekend. The classes cover the basics of tango vocabulary, structure, technique and lead-and-follow improvisation.
If you’re searching for that perfect last-minute Valentine’s Day gift, what could... | Philadelphia Argentine Tango School | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Art Classes for ChildrenPresented by Alpern Art Studio January 9-February 13, 2012 Draw, paint, and work with clay. Develop skills and have fun creating 2-D and 3-D projects. Self expression encouraged!
For grades 3-6. | Alpern Art Studio | 01/09/12-
02/13/12 | Dresher |
2012 Documentary History Project for YouthPresented by Scribe Video Center at Scribe Video Center February 13, 2012 Scribe Video Center is seeking student workers for its 2012 Documentary History Project for Youth Program. The program will begin in late March and be completed in late September/early October. The application deadline is Feb 27 and there will be an orientation at Scribe on Mon 2/13, 6-7 pm.
The Documentary History Project for Youth is an after-school, weekend and summertime production workshop for middle and high school students. Up to 12 young people explore an aspect of the... | Scribe Video Center | 02/13/12 | Philadelphia |
Mind and Meditation workshopsPresented by First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia February 13, 2012 The Philadelphia Center for Art of Living welcomes all who would like to experience yoga, yogic breathing and meditation to calm the mind, refresh, de-stress and live more healthily and happily. We hold yoga, yogic breathing and meditation events regularly for the community at no charge. Relax and Rejuvenate at the Introduction to Art of Living Yoga and Meditation with: low-impact yoga, a closer look the nature of the mind and the power hidden in the breath, a brief introduction to Sudarshan... | First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia | 02/13/12 | Philadelphia |
Improvisation Performance Workshop with David Lakein (Berlin/Chicago)Presented by thefidget space February 14, 2012 Improvisation Performance Workshop
What is presence? Can a body be neutral? When do transitions happen; do they exist? Why do we sometimes feel lost in space, empty of inspiration? How does our body awareness and mind consciousness change when being watched?
These questions accompany us on our afternoon outings as we investigate the compositional options available to us while improvising, especially when we feel overwhelmed by input and stumble upon the unfamiliar.... | thefidget space | 02/14/12 | Philadelphia |
In A Lonely Place (1950)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute February 14, 2012 In a lonely place this Valentine’s Day? Find solace in this classic noir starring Humphrey Bogart as a screenwriter whose tendency towards violence and macabre sense of humor might add up to murder. This film is shown in conjunction with Bryn Mawr Film Institute’s Film Course "Nicholas Ray: Cinema with a Cause" and will be introduced by its instructor, Marc Lapadula, M.F.A.
This film, which is directed by Nicholas Ray & stars Humphrey Bogart, Gloria... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 02/14/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Wine & ChocolatePresented by Wine School of Philadelphia at Wine School of Philadelphia February 14, 2012 Whether smooth and sexy or crackling with intensity, your relationship with wine and chocolate is sure to deepen after this decadent class. Red wine, bubblies, and even a dessert wine or two will be served alongside luscious chocolate treats. | Wine School of Philadelphia | 02/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Valentine's CocktailsPresented by Wine School of Philadelphia at Wine School of Philadelphia February 14, 2012 Tonight the Wine School shakes things up in their Sauced Education series by showcasing cocktails from the 1920s, the era when classic romance reigned. With an emphasis on proper technique and well-mannered pouring—not to mention an unchecked exuberance for the good things in life—they'll show how easy it is to lose your heart after just one sip. | Wine School of Philadelphia | 02/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Valentine's Aphrodisiac Dinner EventPresented by City Food Tours February 10-February 14, 2012 The City Food Tours are feeling lovey-dovey! Take 20% off the few remaining tickets by using the Promo Code VAL20 when you make your purchase!
Tired of the same old Valentine’s dinner for two? Treat your sweetheart to this uniquely seductive 2.5-hour event in the heart of Center City! Throughout the evening, entertaining aphrodisiac experts reveal the torrid tales and sexy science behind the foods that can get you in the mood.
This fun, social and... | City Food Tours | 02/10/12-
02/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Valentine’s Wine and Jazz Dinner featuring The Orrin Evans QuartetPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 14, 2012 Join World Cafe Live for a four course wine and food pairing this Valentine’s Day. The Orrin Evans Quartet will be performing with guest vocalists to get you in the mood for romance.
| World Cafe Live | 02/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Valentine's Date NightPresented by The Clay Studio at The Clay Studio February 14, 2012 Grab your loved one and get ready for the hottest date night ever! The Clay Studio's instructors will guide you through four-handed throwing by candlelight. That's right -- you and your sweetie share a wheel! Enjoy light fare, chocolate, champagne, wine and mood-music while you celebrate Valentine's Day in a way you'll be sure to remember! Wear or bring clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
Pre-registration is required. Workshop fee covers two participants. Please contact Sara... | The Clay Studio | 02/14/12 | Philadelphia |
A Valentine's Event for Couples with Justicia and ShawnPresented by Dhyana Yoga - West Philly February 14, 2012 Moving from the heart, this workshop for couples will unite the breath, body and spirit of participants. Nourish your sweetheart with the healing touch of Thai massage, and connect deeply through shared asana. We will stretch together, laugh together, massage each other, enjoy chocolate treats together, while learning to give and receive generously. Without a Valentine this year? Register with a close friend, a parent, or other loved one! All levels are welcome, and more advanced or... | Dhyana Yoga - West Philly | 02/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Sweetheart Cupcakes-Kids Baking WorkshopPresented by The Flour Pot at The Flour Pot February 14, 2012 Make, bake and decorate cupcakes! Learn to make chocolate cupcakes from scratch to decorate with yummy pink buttercream frosting. Top them off sweetheart sprinkles and candies and then take your treats home for a Valentine's Day dessert. Recipes included.
Kids of all ages welcome. | The Flour Pot | 02/14/12 | Ambler |
Valentine’s Day Beginner Couples Yoga WorkshopPresented by Synergy By Jasmine February 14, 2012 If you’re this close to staying in and watching another Netflix DVD, then it may be time to explore a new activity. Put a new TWIST on your average date night with a spicy and soulful Yoga-licious night. If you go through the motions together, you and your partner can expect a closer, more romantic and more soulful relationship than ever with each other through giggles, movement and massage.
Connect in a revitalizing, strengthening, energizing and uplifting way... | Synergy By Jasmine | 02/14/12 | Ardmore |
His and Her Valentine's Day Cooking ClassPresented by The Mansion on Main Street at Mansion on Mainstreet February 14, 2012 Join us at The Mansion on Main Street and delve into a romantic world full of delectable cuisine. We will be cooking2 up some of our Italian favorites paired with wine! Enjoy an exciting evening of entertainment and romance with your special someone.
| The Mansion on Main Street | 02/14/12 | Voorhees |
Still Life Painting IntroductionPresented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center February 15, 2012 You really can learn to paint! Come out and get a taste of what can happen when you spend time training your eyes to really see! Learn techniques for representing realty and enjoy an evening of mixing paint with like-minded adults. All materials included! | Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village | 02/15/12 | Phildelphia |
Alondra Nelson Considers The Black Panthers and Health CarePresented by Moonstone Arts Center at Moonstone Arts Center February 15, 2012 In her book Body and Soul: The Black Panther Party and the Fight Against Medical Discrimination, Alondra Nelson deftly recovers an indispensable but lesser-known aspect of the organization’s broader struggle for social justice: health care. | Moonstone Arts Center | 02/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Poet-tree En MotionPresented by The Rotunda February 15, 2012 Poet-tree En Motion is a free community event (but donations are always appreciated)! This ongoing seasonal event series features a variety of dance/movement/theater mediums, live electronic/acoustic music, vocalists and poetry/spoken-word presentations, circus/fire performances, community art creations, VJ projections and open stage/open mics!
| The Rotunda | 02/15/12 | |
ImageLab (Composition) Workshop with David Lakein (Berlin/Chicago)Presented by thefidget space February 15, 2012 ImageLab
Composition Workshop
Making images throughout the afternoon—either quickly with reckless abandon or slowly with careful consideration—we experiment with elements such as movement, action, voice and object. The frame of our making process varies greatly as we continuously engage with these questions:
What is an image? How many distinct components does an image have? Where are the boundaries of an image; when does it begin, end?
| thefidget space | 02/15/12 | Philadelphia |
| Jazz Master Class: Cyrus Chestnut (Piano) | Temple University - Boyer College of Music and Dance | 02/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Wellness Orientation WorkshopPresented by Bucks County Wellness Centre February 16, 2012 Are you ready to get off the pills, lose weight and feel great? Come to a Wellness Orientation Workshop at the Bucks County Wellness Centre. At the workshop you will learn how to eat, think and move well, led by local health expert, Dr. Michael Brady. Dr. Brady will also discuss our 8 Weeks to Wellness program which helps get you on the track towards living a healthy, happy life!
This workshop is free, but space is limited so reserve your spot soon by calling 215.345.1445. There are no... | Bucks County Wellness Centre | 02/16/12 | Doylestown |
Valentine's Dances of Universal PeacePresented by Dances of Universal Peace at Lower Merion Friends Meeting Activities Building February 16, 2012 Featuring participatory songs and dances from the world's spiritual traditions. Dances are done in circles, and each dance is done while singing a song from a tradition (ex: Om Mane Padme Hung) and doing a simple dance movement in a circle. These dances are joyful, meditative and heart opening, and will be especially sweet to celebrate the Valentine's Day holiday! | Dances of Universal Peace | 02/16/12 | Merion Station |
Argentine Tango Clinic Presented by Sangha Space at Sangha Space February 2-February 16, 2012 The weekly Tango Clinics are designed as drop-in-able workshops that focus on strengthening the 5 points of connection, deepening technique and communication while introducing vocabulary and combinations. Included is the practica afterwards until 12 am. | Sangha Space | 02/02/12-
02/16/12 | Media |
Chateauneuf-du-Pape & BeyondPresented by Wine School of Philadelphia at Wine School of Philadelphia February 17, 2012 A legendary wine region long before Robert Parker declared his fealty, Chateauneuf-du-Pape grapes now command some of the highest prices in the world. In this special class, you'll ascend the tower of Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre, and Syrah, among others, to discover the treasures of 12th century viticulture, and experience the richness imparted to French wines today. | Wine School of Philadelphia | 02/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Belgian BeerPresented by Wine School of Philadelphia at Wine School of Philadelphia February 17, 2012 Taste through the famous and not so famous beer styles of Belgium, such as Strong Golden Ales, Wild Fermented Lambics, brews by Trappist Monks, and more. The beers of Belgium are some of the most diverse and popular in the world. This class will feature styles ranging from pale lager to lambics to Flemish red. This is an essential class for any beer lover. | Wine School of Philadelphia | 02/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Network: Launch into FashionPresented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design February 17, 2012 Rock your favorite style and accessories for a night of cocktails, local DJ, and the chance to meet some of Philadelphia’s top designers and fashion experts.
Featured speakers:
Elissa Bloom, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator, launching this spring at Macy’s Center City
Jay McCarroll, Philadelphia-based designer and winner of Project Runway, season one. Currently Jay is Chief Creative Officer for Jay... | Moore College of Art & Design | 02/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Teen Company Improv WorkshopPresented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company February 18, 2012 In this hilarious and active class, you will use your imagination and teamwork to create characters, skits and stories while thinking on your feet. Learn to trust your instincts, your imagination and your fellow actors! For grades 9-12. | Arden Theatre Company | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Digital SLR in PracticePresented by Project Basho at Project Basho February 18, 2012 This one-day class is for those who took our popular Digital SLR Tutorial or have previous knowledge and want to further understand how to apply their skills in real-world situations. Each session travels to a different shooting location, such as the Historic District or Reading Terminal Market, where students experiment with how key concepts come together in practice. Under the guidance of an instructor, students play with combinations of aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, focal... | Project Basho | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Super TuscansPresented by Wine School of Philadelphia at Wine School of Philadelphia February 18, 2012 If you’ve yet to be introduced to the bold and vibrant wines lucky enough to be christened Super Tuscans, you’ve surely been missing out. Find out how these pioneering winemakers of Italy—with a blatant disregard for the rules and the utmost faith in their own abilities—perfected their craft and delivered a new gold standard for winemaking during this two-hour tasting adventure. | Wine School of Philadelphia | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Wine 101: Intro to WinePresented by Wine School of Philadelphia at Wine School of Philadelphia February 18, 2012 If you are new to the study of wine—or simply new to the Wine School of Philadelphia—this class is for you. Here, you will experience each of the Wine School’s hallmarks: dispelling industry rumors, banishing popular wine myths, and delivering information in an easy to understand manner. The first step in the Learn About Wine series, this class was developed by a U.C. Davis winemaker and honed over ten years of on-the-ground teaching experience. It represents a singular... | Wine School of Philadelphia | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Superheroes Who Are Super!Presented by Plays & Players at Plays and Players Theater February 17-February 18, 2012 Save The Day Productions signature series Superheroes Who Are Super! delivers word-for-word staged readings of comic books that at once celebrate and parody the soap operatic qualities of classic comics. Each performance runs approximately one hour and features comic books brought to life with the best in low budget costumes and special effects, witty word play and absurd physical hijinks.
Superheroes is the proud recipient of a 2010 Best in Philly award from... | Plays & Players | 02/17/12-
02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Musical Theater Master Class with Michael BortonPresented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center February 18, 2012 Performer, educator and music director, Michael Borton, will teach young singers how to use their skills to achieve Musical Theater success! Borton will share audition pointers as well as musical and dramatic techniques to improve performance. In addition to learning a group number, participants are invited to bring their favorite song for individualized feedback. Borton has spent the past decade performing, educating, and music directing in local and regional theater. He has performed in... | Darlington Arts Center | 02/18/12 | Garnet Valley |
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