| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Ladysmith Black MambazaPresented by Grand Opera House at Grand Opera House February 12, 2012 The New York Times calls Ladysmith Black Mambazo “South Africa's long-running musical treasure,” and it’s easy to see why: for more than forty years, the group has married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of heartfelt gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience representing every corner of the religious, cultural and ethnic landscape.... | Grand Opera House | 02/12/12 | Wilmington |
Thriller: The Michael Jackson Tribute Show!Presented by The Michael Jackson Tribute Show at Dante Hall Theater of the Arts February 12, 2012 Thriller: The Michael Jackson Tribute Show is a spectacular high energy multimedia production moonwalks at Atlantic City's Dante Hall Theater of the Arts bringing Michael Jackson's chart-cresting classic music alive. The show includes Michael Jackson chart-toppers from best-selling albums including Off the Wall to Invincible in this electrifying revival of Pop Music's Royal Highness. Featuring talented artist Charles James, singers, and an ensemble of dancers who will... | The Michael Jackson Tribute Show | 02/12/12 | Atlantic City |
Overexposed: A Slightly Awkward Peep ShowPresented by Quince Productions at University of the Arts - Arts Bank February 10-February 12, 2012 Take a gay man, a straight woman, and a straight guy raised by lesbian parents whose only sibling is gay and who has a porn star namesake, and you get something like Overexposed: A Slightly Awkward Peep Show. As R. Eric Thomas, Jennifer MacMillan, and Daniel Student figure out who they are in relation to their sexuality, you're treated to an evening of multi-sexual, very theatrical, and remarkably revealing storytelling.
Want to get tickets for this event and others like it... | Quince Productions | 02/10/12-
02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
2012 Photographers BallPresented by The Feltonville Dream Center at Cescaphe Ballroom February 12, 2012 COME OUT AND MEET NIGEL BARKER FROM AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL!!! Come out and enjoy a classy night of food and fun all for a good cause at the 2012 Photographer’s Ball. Come dressed to impress and meet Celebrity Photographer and Judge of the popular TV show America’s Next Top Model, Nigel Barker!! With your ticket you will enjoy: Complimentary Valet Parking with Red Carpet Photo 5 Hour Open Bar Celebrity Nigel Barker of "America's Next Top Model" will be joining us for... | The Feltonville Dream Center | 02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Lecture & Book Signing with Author Brenda Dixon GottschildPresented by Big Blue Marble Bookstore at Big Blue Marble Bookstore February 12, 2012 The personal and professional histories of Joan Myers Brown reflect both the hardships and the accomplishments of African Americans in the artistic and social developments through the twentieth century and into the new millennium. Dixon Gottschild deftly uses Brown's career as the fulcrum to leverage an exploration of the connection between performance, society, and race—beginning with Brown's predecessors in the 1920s—and a concert dance tradition that has had no previous voice... | Big Blue Marble Bookstore | 02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Economic Self Sufficiency in the African-American Community Film & Panel Discussion Program SeriesPresented by ICPIC New Africa Center February 12, 2012 Black Wall Street with panelists Dr. Weldon McWilliam and Fareed Shakir.
This documentary chronicles one of the nation's worst acts of racial violence, the Tulsa Race Riot, which occurred on June 1st, 1921, when 35 square blocks of African American homes and businesses were torched and destroyed by mobs of angry whites. | ICPIC New Africa Center | 02/12/12 | 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 |
Love Local Food, Love Local Art: Anti-Valentine's Day PartyPresented by InLiquid.com at Crane Arts Building - Ice Box Project Space February 14, 2012 The art may be off the walls but the party isn’t over! This is the night to pick up work bought on February 10tg and take a chance on the leftover pieces from InLiquid's Benefit v.12 while enjoying food and drinks by some of our city's favorite local eateries.
Food for purchase by fabulous, local food truck vendors include Sweetbox Cupcakes, Maru Global, and Say Cheese. Beverages for purchase by Philadelphia Brewing Company, Philadelphia Distilling, and Barefoot Wines.... | InLiquid.com | 02/14/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
Cupid is DeadPresented by Collage Festival at Tritone February 14, 2012 Collage Festival is pleased to announce their first fundraiser, Cupid is Dead. Acts include local and internationally renowned musicians and artists from Philadelphia and New York. The show is headlined by internationally acclaimed New York based electronic artist Allies for Everyone (www.alliesforeveryone.com). Allies for Everyone (aka Brian Suarez) is celebrating their recently their debut EP Hour of the Wolf after international success with the track “Taboo” under the name... | Collage Festival | 02/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Joan Myers Brown and the Audacious Hope of the Black BallerinaPresented by Penn Bookstore at University of Pennsylvania Bookstore February 15, 2012 Temple Professor Emeritus Brenda Dixon-Gottschild offers a historical look at the career of legendary artist and Philadelphia Dance Company founder Joan Myers Brown.
Using Brown's career as a starting point, Dixon-Gottschild explores the hardships and advances in African-American artistic development through the second half of the 20th-century and into the new millennium. This event is sponsored by the Center for Africana Studies at Penn. | Penn Bookstore | 02/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Talk About It: How Fair is Fair TradePresented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library February 15, 2012 Join Numa St. Louis, Vice President of Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia, Darlene DeLaPaz of Ten Thousand Villages Center City, and Dr. Sharon Ravitch of the University of Pennsylvania for a discussion on whether or not fair trade policies improve the economic independence of farmers and artisans in Haiti and other developing nations. The discussion will be moderated by Tamara Walker, Assistant Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania.
This event is part of the... | Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library | 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 | |
A Guide to Fundraising at Historically Black CollegesPresented by Penn Bookstore at University of Pennsylvania Bookstore February 16, 2012 Penn Professor Marybeth Gasman and co-author Nelson Bowman III present best practices and recommendations to take fundraising beyond the traditional, alumni, strategies.
| Penn Bookstore | 02/16/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
House (1977) Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute February 17, 2012 Only recently unearthed, Nobuhiko Obayashi’s trippy 1977 film about a group of schoolgirls who are menaced by evil spirits, bloodthirsty pianos, and a demonic housecat at a creepy country house has to be seen to be believed. Too absurd to be genuinely terrifying, yet too nightmarish to be merely comic, House is one of the most exciting genre discoveries in years.
This film, directed by Nobuhiko Ohbayahi, is rated R. | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 02/17/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Spiritual Voyages Festival: From The Andes To The YangtzePresented by Astral Artists at Church of the Holy Trinity - Rittenhouse Square February 18, 2012 Astral Artists, a non-profit organization that plays a vital role in the discovery and development of the nation’s most gifted classical musicians, presents the Spiritual Voyages Festival--a joyous celebration of the musical and poetic expression of African-, Asian- and Latin-American cultures, featuring three different concerts in one day! “From The Andes To The Yangtze” features music from cultural heritages and sonic influences as vibrant and varied as the Argentine... | Astral Artists | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Israeli Dance MarathonPresented by Gershman Y at Gershman Y February 18, 2012 The Israeli Dance Marathon is back for its fourth straight year. The evening starts off with a session just for beginners, followed by a long open session that will go late into the night. Led and deejayed by Don Schillinger, the lineup will feature a mixture of camp, line, circle and partner dances. This year also features a delicious midnight bagel spread! | Gershman Y | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
| Imagine Africa Community Afternoon | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Children's Global Peace Project TrainingPresented by Children's Global Peace Project February 18, 2012 A day long training for a wonderful peace and music curriculum for children. This workshop is great for teachers, parents and peace makers interested in bringing wonderful activities into the hearts of the children you are surrounded by! The training includes a manual and CD's as well as support for further training. | Children's Global Peace Project | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Intersections - An Exploration of Classical Music and the Dance with Piffaro, the Renaissance BandPresented by Elizabethtown College at Elizabethtown College February 18, 2012 Piffaro, the Renaissance Band, is Philly's pied-piper of Early Music. Especially for this performance, the band will add Renaissance dancers to “trip the light fantastic toe” in a spectacular exploration of music and dance as they were at the rebirth of Western civilization.
| Elizabethtown College | 02/18/12 | Elizabethtown |
Introduction to Black Genealogy: A Beginner's WorkshopPresented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 19, 2012 Always been interested in tracing your roots and discovering your family tree? Take this opportunity to learn the basics! Covering everything from what forms to use to organize your info to what resources (and types of resources) are available online and off for discovering the details of your family history. Presented in partnership with the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia. Part 1 in a 2-part Genealogy Series. | African American Museum of Philadelphia | 02/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Public Burlesque System's Valentine's Day Spectacular Fund DrivePresented by B. Someday Productions at Walking Fish Theatre February 14-February 19, 2012 The time has come again for the annual Public Burlesque System's Valentine's Day Spectacular Fund Drive, and in the spirit of the season they're prepared to open their doors, drawers and bonnets to their valued customers, Viewers Like You.
Join B. Someday Productions at Walking Fish for all the stuff they can't show on Public Access, including the Dirty Diary of Mrs. Frizzle, What Goes On Under the Muppet Table, and Cliffete, the Big Red XXXX.
Cast:
Molly... | B. Someday Productions | 02/14/12-
02/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Economic Self Sufficiency in the African-American Community Film & Panel Discussion Program SeriesPresented by ICPIC New Africa Center February 19, 2012 Marcus Garvey and the Back-to-Africa Movement
2 to 5:30pm with panelist
Dr. Runoko Rashidi and Dr. Mahdi Ibn Ziyad
This documentary chronicles the life of Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr., (August 17, 1887 – June 10, 1940). He was a Jamaican publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator who was a staunch proponent of the Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements, to which end he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and... | ICPIC New Africa Center | 02/19/12 | Philadelphia |
| Imagine Africa Evening Event: Voices of Africa Concert and Workshop | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 02/22/12 | Philadelphia |
Panel Discussion: Global Masculinities and ManhoodPresented by Penn Bookstore at University of Pennsylvania Bookstore February 23, 2012 Panelists define what makes a man who he is within his own culture. Contributors discuss how masculinity can be effected by war and conflict, defined in relation to race, ethnicity and sexuality, and expressed in cultural activities such as sports and cinema. | Penn Bookstore | 02/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Latin Dance NightPresented by PARX Casino & Racing at 360 THREE SIXTY at parx February 2-February 23, 2012 Spice it up! Totally Latin Thursdays are burning up the dance floor with zumba, salsa lessons and more from 9pm – 2am every Thursday! Don't miss it. | PARX Casino & Racing | 02/02/12-
02/23/12 | Bensalem |
| Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel Celebration | Saint Katharine Drexel Mission Center & National Shrine | 02/23/12 | Bensalem |
Friday Night Live: Featuring Doc GibbsPresented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center February 24, 2012 Friday Night Live is a monthly event that brings together live music and live art. A band performs in our gallery. During the performance, several featured artists create visual art that is inspired by and responds to the music. The work is auctioned off by a silent auction taking place throughout the evening.
This month will feature the legendary Philadelphia percussionist, Doc Gibbs, playing Latin and Brazilian jazz. Doc will be performing with a trio. Artists this... | Community Arts Center | 02/24/12 | Wallingford |
The Urban Arts Honor Society Awards Presented by The Symbiosis Art Community February 24, 2012 Join Symbiosis for an evening of artistic expression and tributes by Viva La Veese, Thierry Lundy, Jaz Withonez, Society Park, Rel Dowdell, Tobi Gadison and Izzy Ike! Special celebrity guest will be Brother Marcus from Praise Philly 103.9 FM.
Become part of an exciting interactive Soul Train and Tribe Called Quest Tribute to the infamous photography of Malik Sidibe!
Lite Fare by OnTheMarc Catering.
| The Symbiosis Art Community | 02/24/12 | Philadelphia |
One Book, One Philadelphia: Running the Road to ABCPresented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Presented by the Free Library of Philadelphia, the goal of One Book, One Philadelphia is to promote reading, literacy and libraries, and to encourage the entire greater Philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book.
Join multi-talented storyteller, artist, and historical re-enactor Carla Wiley for an engaging presentation of the young children’s book Running the Road to ABC by Denizé Lauture.
Book supply is... | African American Museum of Philadelphia | 02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
African American Iconic Images Mural WorkshopPresented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Designed to complement the African American Iconic Images Mural Tour, this family-friendly workshop invites participants to delve further into themes highlighted along the mural tour. Participants will have an opportunity to learn to create art in response to the murals they see along the tour.
Tour participation not required for workshop participation. For more information on the African American Iconic Images Mural Tour, visit http://iconic.muralarts.org/. | African American Museum of Philadelphia | 02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
American Slavery: Bringing Wider Perspectives to Museum InterpretationPresented by Independence National Historical Park at Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Independence National Historical Park, the African American Museum in Philadelphia, and Friends of Independence National Historical Park are pleased to bring you a symposium that considers the experiences of museums that have incorporated stories of American slavery into their main themes and public programs and audience response to a more complete and honest retelling of our history.
The symposium includes lunch with the keynote speaker, Lonnie G. Bunch III, Director of the... | Independence National Historical Park | 02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Hair Itage: The Art of African-American Hair SculptingPresented by J. Lewis Crozer Library at J. Lewis Crozer Library February 25, 2012 Marvel at the artistry and skill of African hair braiding as the library hosts “Hair Itage: The Art of African-American Hair Sculpting.” Master braider Yvette Smalls will display examples of hair artistry while exploring the rich history of braiding. The Outreach Lecture Program is funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. | J. Lewis Crozer Library | 02/25/12 | Chester |
African American Images Trolley TourPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Albert M. Greenfield African American Iconic Images Collection. The Mural Arts Program presents a compilation of murals that capture the rich African American experience in Philadelphia. The murals honor significant figures including W.E.B. DuBois, the women of jazz, Jackie Robinson and Malcolm X, to name just a few. The tour price includes a 2 hour guided tour as well as admission to the African American Museum in Philadelphia (up to a $37 dollar value)!
The tour also... | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Paintings by Federico HerreroPresented by Bridgette Mayer Gallery at Bridgette Mayer Gallery February 3-February 25, 2012 Bridgette Mayer Gallery is pleased to present its first exhibition of artist and Venice Biennale Golden Lion Award winner, Federico Herrero. “Paintings”, on view February 3 – 25, 2012, will be Herrero’s first solo gallery show in the United States. The exhibition will feature 18 paintings, including four floor-to-ceiling canvases, in addition to a site-specific mural installation. The artist will be in residence at the Gallery January 29 – February 1 to complete... | Bridgette Mayer Gallery | 02/03/12-
02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Carnaval Samba PartyPresented by American Society of Capoeira and Arts from Brazil February 25, 2012 Celebrate the famous Brazilian holiday Carnaval with Philadelphia's very own Center for Capoeira & Brazilian Arts. Admission price gets you unlimited food, the delicious Brazilian cocktail caipirinhas, and an exciting samba dance class! Whoever comes with the best costume will win a surprise reward!
All proceeds will go toward Philadelphia's Project Capoeira, a nonprofit organization committed to fostering community and intercultural understanding among disadvantaged... | American Society of Capoeira and Arts from Brazil | 02/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Preserving Your Family Heirlooms: A Family History ClassPresented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 26, 2012 Join AAMP’s Conservator and Curator of Collections Leslie Guy as she teaches you practical methods for making sure your family heirlooms can continue to be shared with future generations. She’ll answer your questions about photographs, letters, clothing and other objects and provide a few cautionary tales of what not to do, as well! Part 2 in a 2-part Genealogy Series. | African American Museum of Philadelphia | 02/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Economic Self Sufficiency in the African-American Community Film & Panel Discussion Program SeriesPresented by ICPIC New Africa Center February 26, 2012 Lost-Found African American Journey to Islam, with panelists Imam Mubasshir Uqdah and Imam Muhammad Abdul-Aleem.
This documentary chronicles the creation, rise and transition of Elijah Muhammad (October 7, 1897 — February 25, 1975) and the Nation of Islam. He was an African American religious leader, and led the Nation of Islam from 1934 until his death in 1975. A movement that challenged black people to reclaim their lost identity. Elijah Muhammad told black people... | ICPIC New Africa Center | 02/26/12 | Philadelphia |
East African SafariPresented by West Chester University - Department of Geography and Planning at West Chester University - Sykes Building - Sykes Theater February 27-February 28, 2012 Join award-winning filmmaker Rick Ray as he takes you to destinations that include the Great Rift Valley and coffee plantations of Kenya, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Serengeti National Park of Tanzania, and the rainforests of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park where endangered mountain gorillas make their home. Gaze upon thousands of elephants basking in the morning light, dine on Alligator meat, and sleep in elite tree house lodges, all while gaining insight into the global... | West Chester University - Department of Geography and Planning | 02/27/12-
02/28/12 | West Chester |
Mommy without Me Zumba Launch!Presented by Philly Dance Fitness at Arts Parlor January 3-February 28, 2012 Don't let the little ones keep you from the dance party! Introducing Mommy without Me Zumba! While you dance your calories away, a qualified babysitter will look after your children in an adjacent room. Of course, you don’t need to have a child to come dance. The class is open to any adult.
There will be a significant discount for the first few parents who pre-register for the month of January. Find more details about on the website. | Philly Dance Fitness | 01/03/12-
02/28/12 | Philadelphia |
| Imagine Africa Lecture Series: Contemporary South African Performance | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 02/28/12 | Philadelphia |
| Shake Hands with the Devil | Mercer County Holocaust-Genocide Resource Center | 02/29/12 | Princeton |
Black History MonthPresented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 1-February 29, 2012 Visitors to the Center this February can participate in a variety of events in honor of Black History Month. During the Breaking Barriers Show, visitors can examine the lives of Thurgood Marshall, Bessie Coleman, Jackie Robinson, and other extraordinary African Americans throughout history, in order to learn more about the issues they faced and the rights they secured for all Americans. Visitors also can take a closer look at the Center’s rare printing of the Emancipation Proclamation,... | National Constitution Center | 02/01/12-
02/29/12 | Philadelphia |
Black History Month - James Forten Display CasePresented by Independence Seaport Museum at Independence Seaport Museum February 1-February 29, 2012 To celebrate Black History month, Independence Seaport Museum in partnership with the African American Museum in Philadelphia has a James Forten display at both Museums. James Forten was an African-American businessman and abolitionist who owned and operated his own sailmaking company in Philadelphia after the Revolutionary War. | Independence Seaport Museum | 02/01/12-
02/29/12 | Philadelphia |
Frederic Toone Bacon: Black History Month Exihibit and ReceptionPresented by Rohrbach Library of Kutztown University February 23-February 29, 2012 Frederic Toone Bacon was the School District of Philadelphia's Director of Art Education for more than 30 years. The 84-year-old artist shows recent work throughout February for Black History Month, and joins us for a reception with great conversation and free food & drink. | Rohrbach Library of Kutztown University | 02/23/12-
02/29/12 | Lyons |
| Douglas G. Lovell, Jr., Annual Reports from the Field | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 03/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Gaelic StormPresented by Grand Opera House at Grand Opera House March 2, 2012 One of the best pub bands around, the internationally-acclaimed Gaelic Storm has been entertaining audiences with a rowdy, rollicking brand of traditional Irish music since first appearing in James Cameron’s blockbuster film Titanic. Now, over ten years later, the band’s fan base continues to multiply with each new album, turning the one-time pub band into one of the premier touring acts in the Celtic/World music genre. | Grand Opera House | 03/02/12 | Wilmington |
Jews and Fashion ShabbatPresented by Gershman Y at Gershman Y March 2, 2012 Join The Gershman Y for a tour of its new Jews and Mending exhibit in the Borowsky Gallery with curator Miriam Seidel. Stay for a delicious kosher shabbas meal, and then enjoy a talk by world-renowned scholar Phyllis Dillon who will talk about the impact of Jews in the world of fashion and garment business. From German Jewish immigrants like Levi Strauss and Harry Hart who gave us the highest quality work clothing in the world and affordable business suits for the masses to Ida... | Gershman Y | 03/02/12 | Philadelphia |
West African Drum and Dance Benefit in Partnership with Croatan StudiosPresented by HomeAid for Africa March 2, 2012 Amazing evening for all ages! Capture the excitement of aunthetic West African dance and drum, with pieces tied to specific countries, and support HomeAID for Africa, a local 501(c)(3) that engages locals in creating unique crafts that raise funds for compelling projects in the country of Malawi. | HomeAid for Africa | 03/02/12 | West Chester |
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