| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | The Cult | Electric Factory | 06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Art for the Cash PoorPresented by InLiquid.com at Crane Arts Building June 9-June 10, 2012 The 13th installment of InLiquid’s signature summer event, Art for the Cash Poor (AFTCP) will be coming to Philadelphia. One of InLiquid’s most anticipated events, AFTCP gives new comers a chance to become enthusiastic art collectors without breaking the bank. The fine art selection will be wallet friendly, where nothing will be priced higher than $199 with most items priced well under $100. | InLiquid.com | 06/09/12-
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| XPN Welcomes The Dock Street Philly Beer Run and Music Fest including Hoots and Hellmouth | Dock Street Brewery and Restaurant | 06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Concerts By CandlelightPresented by Women for Greater Philadelphia June 10, 2012 Candlelight Concerts are performances of chamber music at the historic Laurel Hill Mansion in East Fairmount Park. The June 10th performance is Kathleen Scheide, forte piano and Cheryl Dungan Cunningham, harp. | Women for Greater Philadelphia | 06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
PECO Primate Jungle DaysPresented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo June 10, 2012 Have you ever seen an aye-aye? Do you know how the sifaka got its name? Have you seen how big Batu the baby orangutan has gotten?
Just swing into PECO Primate Reserve to learn more about your favorite primates. PECO Primate Days will include arts and crafts, keeper chats, and much more! PECO Primate Jungle Days include a weekend-long celebration of primates in PECO Primate Reserve. | Philadelphia Zoo | 06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Lisamarie McGrath, Cynthia Folio, Jean-François Proulx: Music for Two Flutes and PianoPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum June 10, 2012 Flutists Lisamarie McGrath and Cynthia Folio are joined by pianist Jean-François Proulx in this special presentation of contemporary classical pieces with an Eastern influence. The program includes: Town Light and Au Dela du Temps by Yuko Uebayashi, Trio by Friedrich Kuhlau, and Z-3 by Cynthia Folio.
Light refreshments served. Performance will be followed by a "get to know the artist" reception.
| Woodmere Art Museum | 06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
| Candlelight Concerts at Laurel Hill Mansion | Women for Greater Philadelphia | 06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Jimmy Cliff, Beres Hammond and More: Reggae in the Park, Philly’s Premiere Summer Reggae FestivalPresented by Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts June 10, 2012 Celebrate the arrival of Philly’s Premiere Summer Reggae Festival at The Mann, featuring headliners Jimmy Cliff and Beres Hammond. Reggae In The Park features two stages of music including performances from legendary reggae artists plus live DJ sets at the top of the hill, arts and crafts vendors, Caribbean and global cuisine, and more all in the heart of Fairmount Park! Check back often for lineup additions & more info!
Mann Mainstage:
Jimmy Cliff | Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Year-End Music Festival Rocks the Main LinePresented by Meridee Winters School of Music at Saturday Club June 9-June 10, 2012 A music festival unlike any other! Come see students of the Meridee Winters School of Music perform in the annual Year-End Shows and MRock Showcase. There will be singing, playing, bubbles, flowers, and more! See family bands rock the stage, peewee pianists perform for the first time, sibling duos on guitar and piano, classical, pop, rock, jazz...all sharing in this year's theme of "I believe in music!" With nearly 300 performers in over fourteen shows, this free, family-friendly... | Meridee Winters School of Music | 06/09/12-
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The Titanic: A Salute through DancePresented by Haverford Township Free Library at Haverford Township Free Library June 10, 2012 Join the library to commemorate the Titanic’s maiden and only voyage. Performers and researchers Nancy Walkers and Jef Savage will perform social dances from the Titanic era while dressed in period clothing. They will also discuss the importance of dance in its cultural and social context while also including musical excerpts and personalities associated with the Titanic like the “Unsinkable” Molly Brown.
The program is free and open... | Haverford Township Free Library | 06/10/12 | Havertown |
| Gospel Groove Night | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 06/11/12 | Wilmington |
XPN Welcomes An Intimate Evening with Lindsey BuckinghamPresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen June 11, 2012 Lindsey Buckingham has accomplished almost everything that can be done in rock ‘n’ roll, earning a spot in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with Fleetwood Mac, winning countless awards, selling out venues around the world, and helping define the sound of rock for the last 3 decades. He’s the predominant musical force behind such Mac albums as Rumours and the innovative Tusk, and has created a critically acclaimed body of solo work that yielded the hits... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 06/11/12 | Wilmington |
Rock & Roar Concert Series Featuring Ernie & NealPresented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo June 12, 2012 Pack your blanket and put on your dancing shoes, it’s time to rock and roar! Join the Zoo for their summer concert series on Impala Lawn. | Philadelphia Zoo | 06/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Art for the Cash PoorPresented by InLiquid.com at Crane Arts Building June 11-June 12, 2012 InLiquid's Art for the Cash Poor is a fabulous annual party and art sale that allows art lovers the chance to meet artists, see their work first-hand, and begin or add to their art collections without breaking the bank -- all in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. A wide range of our region's best artists will be selling items priced at $199 or less, with much priced well under $100. | InLiquid.com | 06/11/12-
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RadioheadPresented by Susquehanna Bank Center at Susquehanna Bank Center June 13, 2012 Radiohead has added another leg of North American dates to the ongoing world tour in support of its album The King Of Limbs.
The new dates begin May 29 in Mansfield MA, run through the band's previously announced June 8 headline appearance at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester TN, and conclude June 16 in Toronto ONT. The newly announced dates also feature a stop at Susquehanna Bank Center on Wednesday, June 13th. | Susquehanna Bank Center | 06/13/12 | Camden |
XPN Welcomes Alejandro EscovedoPresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen June 13, 2012 Alejandro Escovedo is one with his muse and his music. Over a lifetime spent traversing the bridge between words and melody, he has ranged over an emotional depth that embraces all forms of genre and presentation, a resolute voice that weathers the emotional terrain of our lives, its celebrations and despairs, landmines and blindsides and upheavals and beckoning distractions, in search for ultimate release and the healing truth of honesty. Sometimes it takes the form of barely... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 06/13/12 | Wilmington |
CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Presented by Center City District June 13, 2012 June 13th Gas Money (Rockabilly) will perform at Centre Square, 1500 Market Street. Enjoy lunchtime concerts this summer every Wednesday from Noon to 1:30pm at various locations throughout Center City.
For the complete list of concert locations and performers, visit www.centercityphila.org/life/LunchtimeConcerts.php. | Center City District | 06/13/12 | Philadelphia |
Sharon Katz & The Peace Train in Concert at Pastorius ParkPresented by Chestnut Hill Community Association at Pastorius Park June 13, 2012 Sharon Katz & The Peace Train play beautiful and rousing African music. This world-famous band will perform at the opening night of 2012's Pastorius Park Summer Concerts series. The park is in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood.
The concerts are free and family-friendly, and take place on Wednesday nights from June 13th to August 1st (no concert on July 4th). For rain site information, call the Chestnut Hill Community Association at 215-248-8810, or visit the CHCA... | Chestnut Hill Community Association | 06/13/12 | Philadelphia |
| Foster the People | Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 06/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Kinky Friedman - Bi-Polar TourPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 14, 2012 Texas Jewboys founder and frontman Kinky Friedman is a politically incorrect, satirical country singer-songwriter. His repertoire mixes social commentary ("We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to You") with raucous humor ("Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in Bed") plus known for signature faves "Ride 'Em Jewboy" and "They Ain't Makin' Jews Like Jesus Anymore." The Kinkster was a SNL guest, played Grand Ole Opry, toured on Dylan’s... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 06/14/12 | Sellersville |
SuiteFranchon Presents: Peace, Love & PoetryPresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen June 14, 2012 "A Soul Opera...telling stories of love & life through songs and poetry!"
Local and regional artist perform dramatic stories of love and life using a unique blend of poetry and songs backed by a live band and DJ. Hosted by SuiteFranchon. Featuring the Best Kept Soul Band. | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 06/14/12 | Wilmington |
Tom PaxtonPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 15, 2012 Lifetime Achievement Grammy Recipient Tom Paxton is best known for his countless standards, such as "Ramblin' Boy," “Where I'm Bound,” "Whose Garden Was This" and “The Last Thing On My Mind." He’s become a voice for addressing issues of social injustice and inhumanity while laying bare the absurdities of modern culture. An integral part of the folk music community since the early 60's Greenwich Village scene, Tom Paxton's place in folk music... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 06/15/12 | Sellersville |
| Marillion with Sun Domingo | TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts | 06/15/12 | Philadelphia |
| The Craven Family Band | Ten Thousand Villages | 06/15/12 | Ephrata |
Red MollyPresented by Kennett Flash at Kennett Flash June 15, 2012 The dynamic female trio that began as a happy accident around a campsite is now drawing invitations from renowned historic national events like Merlefest, and is winning over audiences around the country. Spurred onward by an ever-growing and devoted fanbase, and the desire to commit themselves to touring farther from home, Red Molly is at the start of a new and exciting musical chapter. | Kennett Flash | 06/15/12 | Kennett Square |
Opera NJ Presents a Spring ConcertPresented by Grounds for Sculpture at Grounds for Sculpture June 15, 2012 On this lovely spring evening when the wisteria is in full bloom, join GFS as Opera New Jersey, the Garden State’s premier opera company, presents a concert of celebrated operatic composition featuring the up-and-coming talent of the Victoria J. Mastrobuono Emerging Artists Program. | Grounds for Sculpture | 06/15/12 | Hamilton |
| “Cool” Jazz Indoors | Crossing Vineyards and Winery | 06/15/12 | Washington Crossing |
XPN Welcomes Chris SmitherPresented by Abbey Bar at Abbey Bar June 15, 2012 Honing a synthesis of folk and blues for more than 40 years and having released thirteen records, Chris Smither is truly an American original. A profound songwriter, Chris continues to draw deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets and humanist philosophers. A blistering guitarist, Chris melds the styles of his two major influences, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mississippi John Hurt, into his own signature guitar sound. Reviewers praise his dazzling guitar work, gravelly voice... | Abbey Bar | 06/15/12 | Harrisburg |
Michael KiwanukaPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 15, 2012 Born in Muswell Hill, London, to Ugandan émigré parents, Michael Kiwanuka was brought up in a home from which music was largely absent, with his first introduction to rock (Nirvana, Radiohead) arriving at the same time as he began to hang with the skater kids in the north London suburb during his early teenage years. Later coming across a soul compilation album given away with a music monthly, he was enthralled by the sound of Otis Redding’s studio talkback discussions... | World Cafe Live | 06/15/12 | Philadelphia |
XPN Welcomes Michael KiwanukaPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 15, 2012 Born in Muswell Hill, London to Ugandan émigré parents, Michael Kiwanuka was brought up in a home from which music was largely absent, with his first introduction to rock (Nirvana, Radiohead) arriving at the same time as he began to hang with the skater kids in the north London suburb during his early teenage years. Later coming across a soul compilation album given away with a music monthly, he was enthralled by the sound of Otis Redding’s studio talkback... | World Cafe Live | 06/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Art After 5 - Jessi TeichPresented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 15, 2012 Singer-songwriter Jessi Teich has immersed herself in jazz and blues since childhood. Raised in a household where rooms were stacked with records and the hi-fi blared the likes of Miles Davis and Sarah Vaughan, Teich began singing short songs of her own, the first sign of her ability to create music. | Philadelphia Museum of Art | 06/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Jazzical: The Union of Jazz and Classical Presented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum June 15, 2012 Delight in the music of violinist MarinaVishnyakova and cellist Yoomi Kwon in this rare union of classical and jazz music. Performing jazz tunes with orchestral instruments, the dynamic duo of will perform "Footprints" by Wayne Shorter, "Mr. PC" by John Coltrane, and "All Blues" by Miles Davis.
Wine will be served. | Woodmere Art Museum | 06/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Earth, Wind & FirePresented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts June 15, 2012 Legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire brings their signature sound of soul, funk, gospel, blues, jazz and rock to the Academy of Music as part of the 2012 Guiding Lights Tour on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 8 p.m. Led by founding members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson, the global music pioneers will be performing with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. Following a string of international sold-out engagements in five countries including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore,... | Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts | 06/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Great Music by Tastes Like ChickenPresented by Stockton Inn at Stockton Inn June 15, 2012 Join us for the great music from “Tastes Like Chicken”! Our friends are back for great music and fun entertainment on The Garden Patio! Enjoy the sounds of fun oldies & dance with friends and family. Entertainment begins at 8pm. No cover!
| Stockton Inn | 06/15/12 | Stockton |
Paul Thorn BandPresented by JTAMS Productions at Mauch Chunk Opera House June 15, 2012 It’s always an interesting thing when a great songwriter releases an album of covers. It gives you a peak into the mind of someone who is at the top of his craft, revealing the influences that went into building his songwriting skill and the contemporaries he holds in esteem.
Thorn, who worked the road 180 days last year and has had the same band for fifteen years, is set to release his tenth album, What The Hell Is Going On? on May 8th. It will be his first time... | JTAMS Productions | 06/15/12 | Jim Thorpe |
The Sea, The Sea with Jon PaulPresented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse June 15, 2012 An evening with The Sea, The Sea. To listen to samples, visit www.theseathesea.com
Borrowing their name from the cry of joy made by ancient Greek Soldiers upon their post-war homecoming, The Sea, The Sea is Mira Stanley from West Virginia and Chuck E. Costa from Connecticut. They meet in the middle with acoustic guitars.
Standing next to other contemporary duos like The Weepies, The Civil Wars, The Swell Season, The Sea, The Sea is spare beauty, bravely... | Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse | 06/15/12 | Newtown Square |
| Allison Mars Project | Allison Mars Project | 06/16/12 | Ridley Park |
BloomsdayPresented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library June 16, 2012 Join us for this free, all-day outdoor reading of James Joyce’s "Ulysses." Whether you are new to Joyce or a regular at Bloomsday, drop in to be inspired by great literature.
June 16, 2012 will mark the Rosenbach's 20th annual Bloomsday—we promise that this is an event that is not to be missed! | Rosenbach Museum and Library | 06/16/12 | Philadelphia |
| XPN Welcomes Bonnie Raitt with special guest Mavis Staples | Academy of Music | 06/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Ambler Arts FestivalPresented by Ambler Main Street at Ambler Main Street June 16, 2012 Ambler Main Street is pleased to announce the Ambler Arts Festival, 2012! You’re invited to share in a day filled with art, music, al fresco dining, and shopping in downtown Ambler on Butler Avenue. The Avenue will be closed to allow for artists to fill the streets and for you to spend a relaxing day in the arts and crafts marketplace. The festival will feature a wonderful array of artists including watercolors, oils, sculpture, wood work, jewelry, photography, pottery and much... | Ambler Main Street | 06/16/12 | Ambler |
Johnny K and the JK RocketsPresented by New Candlelight Theatre June 16, 2012 Come "Shake, Rattle and Roll" with Johnny K and the New JK Rockets. A Bill Haley Comet from 1960 to 1972, Johnny K knows how to rock and roll and is coming to NCT for one night only. A sure way to spend a summer night out with great food, wonderful memories and a rockin' fun time. Ticket includes full dinner buffet. Cash bar and free parking available. | New Candlelight Theatre | 06/16/12 | Wilmington |
Jesse WinchesterPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 16, 2012 Jesse Winchester’s songs have been recorded by a who's who of the music world, including Lyle Lovett’s recent hit cover of “Isn't That So," “Biloxi” (Jimmy Buffett, Tom Rush, Ted Hawkins), “Yankee Lady” (Tim Hardin, Brewer and Shipley, Iain Matthews), “Brand New Tennessee Waltz” (Everly Brothers, Patti Page) and the rollicking “Payday” (Elvis Costello). In his five plus decade career, Winchester’s skill in capturing... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 06/16/12 | Sellersville |
De Pueblo a Pueblo: A Celebration of Mexican Culture in Venues throughout PhiladelphiaPresented by Philadelphia's Magic Gardens at Various Locations April 27-June 16, 2012 De Pueblo a Pueblo (From Town to Town) is an eight-week celebration in Spring 2012 that will honor our local Mexican community by promoting greater understanding of traditional arts, language, and history of our southern neighbors. The citywide festival will connect this growing population and their customs with a broader Philadelphia audience.
This festival will kick off with the opening reception for Echele Ganas: Do Your Best, a photographic exhibition featuring the... | Philadelphia's Magic Gardens | 04/27/12-
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| Family Celebration of Childhood Arts | Temple University - Boyer College of Music and Dance | 06/16/12 | Philadelphia |
| The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour | Susquehanna Bank Center | 06/16/12 | Camden |
World Refugee Day CelebrationPresented by Church World Service/Lancaster at Downtown Lancaster June 16, 2012 Join Church World Service/Lancaster & Lutheran Refugee Services in celebrating World Refugee Day in downtown Lancaster! This free event will feature live, on-stage singing, dancing, and musical performances by local refugees from Burma, Cuba, Africa, and Nepal! Children’s activities will include face painting and henna designs. Local, ethnic food will be available for purchase from Upohar Catering, Addisu Ethiopian Restaurant, and the Cuban Sandwich Truck. Refugee vendors will be... | Church World Service/Lancaster | 06/16/12 | Lancaster |
XPN Welcomes KeanePresented by Merriam Theater at Merriam Theater June 16, 2012 Here for one night only, English alternative rock band Keane hits the Merriam Theater stage with new music from their fourth studio album, Strangeland, which hits stores May 8. Known for integrating piano and synth into their music, Keane achieved mainstream success with their 2004 album, Hope and Fears, which has since gone platinum nine times over. Their unique style--especially the use of distorted piano--has evolved to include an electronic sound, helping them sell more than 10 million... | Merriam Theater | 06/16/12 | Philadelphia |
WAYSTOCK 2012Presented by Wayside Presbyterian Church June 16, 2012 Concert Benefit for the Hempfield Area Food Pantry Located in Landisville, PA. The concert will feature local area Church Praise Bands and Christian Rock Bands. | Wayside Presbyterian Church | 06/16/12 | Landisville |
Toy SoldiersPresented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 16, 2012 Toy Soldiers is a rowdy, hard-working bunch who spent most of 2011 playing 120+ shows across the east coast and southern U.S. tearing through everything from tiny dive bars to festival stages to big theaters with a brand of soulful rock and roll music that takes its roots, puts it in a blender and pours out that good old feeling made for today. From it's beginnings as a duo started by Ron Gallo in Philadelphia in 2007, to it's era of fluctuating cast of players and it's eventual growth into... | World Cafe Live | 06/16/12 | Philadelphia |
PGMC Legacy ConcertPresented by Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus at Prince Music Theater June 15-June 16, 2012 Feel the strength.
The Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus celebrates 30 years of song and passion, showcasing their best from across the decades:
* Audience favorites including Madonna hits, "Joyful, Joyful" from Sister Act and "It's Raining Men"
* Choral classics including "Brothers Sing On" and "Quest Unending"
* Gay commissions including "Allons! Allons! ["Let's go!"]" from Open Road, with lyrics by Walt... | Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus | 06/15/12-
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