| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Green Chair Dance GroupPresented by Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at Annenberg Center - Harold Prince Theater February 3-February 4, 2012 Since its inception in 2004, Philadelphia’s own Green Chair Dance Group continually seeks to choreograph highly original movement with a focus on interpersonal relationships, intense physicality and humor. Grounded in the banalities and complications of everyday life but charging headfirst into the unexpected, the company’s dances stand perspective on its head and offer a fresh look at how we move through the world. Don’t miss the latest work of this athletic and unique... | Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts | 02/03/12-
02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
| World Culture Day: Chinese New Year Celebration | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Drexel Dance Ensemble Presents SnapshotsPresented by Drexel University - Mandell Theater at Drexel University - Mandell Theater February 2-February 4, 2012 Snapshots will feature three pieces choreographed by local professionals, including Meredith Rainey, former principal dancer for the Pennsylvania Ballet and director of Carbon Dance Theatre, and Clyde Evans, director of Chosen Dance Company. Olive Prince, an assistant teaching professor at Drexel has remounted Sea of Glass, a piece inspired by the glass-mobile artwork Philadelphia artist Summer Yates, and set to a score composed by Drexel Music Industry student Brandon Bost. The piece was... | Drexel University - Mandell Theater | 02/02/12-
02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Singles Winter Dance Party Presented by Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) at Yardley Country Club February 4, 2012 Join us in the banquet room overlooking the golf course. PBSN’s DJ will be spinning your favorite dance hits from the 60's through the present. 50 Plus Age Group. Sponsored by Professional and Business Singles Network, PBSN. Dressy attire. Just drop in. Membership is not required. Cash bar. | Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) | 02/04/12 | Yardley |
UPenn African Rhythms Presents ÃŒBÈRÈ: Tales by a DjeliPresented by African Rhythms February 3-February 4, 2012 African Rhythms Drum & Dance Troupe would like to invite you to its spring production, IBÈRÈ: Tales by a Djeli. Join the troupe as theyportray the importance of storytelling in African tradition.
| African Rhythms | 02/03/12-
02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
ÃŒBÈRÈ: Tales by a DjeliPresented by University of Pennsylvania's African Rhythms at Iron Gate Theater February 3-February 4, 2012 UPenn's African Rhythms presents ÌBÈRÈ: Tales by a Djeli. | University of Pennsylvania's African Rhythms | 02/03/12-
02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Party for a Cure!Presented by PARX Casino & Racing at 360 THREE SIXTY at parx February 4, 2012 Party for a cure! - CCFA fundraiser event. Zumbathon for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of American. Gather your family, friends and co-workers and join us for an event you won't want to miss! Dance, workout & have fun while raising money for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Customize your own webpage and raise valuable dollars for CCFA.
Registration is $25 per person. Raise $100 and receive a special event tank top. Raise $200 and receive an... | PARX Casino & Racing | 02/04/12 | Bensalem |
| FreshDance: Freshman Dance Company Winter Concert | Drexel University - Mandell Theater | 02/04/12-
02/05/12 | Philadelphia |
Karla’s Restaurant Full Snow Moon Dance Party Presented by Karla's Restaurant February 7, 2012 Looking for a way to stay warm on a chilly winter’s night? Irish Coffee, Hot Spiced Wine and an exciting Full Moon Dance Party!
Join in the celebration of the February Full Snow Moon with music by local favorite DJ Aggreschen and your host Miss Carla. Cozy up and have some fun!
Dinner is prepared by Head Chef Francisco “Poncho” Barrios. His American Fusion cuisine uses only the freshest seasonal ingredients from the area. “Excellent menu... | Karla's Restaurant | 02/07/12 | New Hope |
Yelp's Backstage Pass PartyPresented by Yelp Philadelphia at Union Transfer February 9, 2012 Yelp's Backstage Pass Party is a dance party that will be taking place at Union Transfer on Thursday, February 9 from 8-10pm. Everything about the event is complimentary from our sponsors, from food to drinks to photo booths to mini salon services! Best of all? Anyone can attend. The only requirement is that guests must RSVP through Yelp Events, which means they have to have a Yelp profile (with a real name and photo). | Yelp Philadelphia | 02/09/12 | Philadelphia |
Winter Dance ConcertPresented by Mitchell Performing Arts Center at Mitchell Performing Arts Center February 10, 2012 This winter, the Bryn Athyn College Dance Ensemble presents an array of modern, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip-hop, ballet, and theater dance by both professional and student choreographers. All are welcome. Tickets are available at the door. | Mitchell Performing Arts Center | 02/10/12 | Bryn Athyn |
Princess and Pirate Dance Parties Workshop for ages 3-6 Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center February 10, 2012 Explore creative movement, follow instructor's dance moves and have a lot of fun while dressing up like your favorite character! Students will play some movement games and listen to songs from their favorite movies. Join one or all of these Friday evening dance parties! | Darlington Arts Center | 02/10/12 | Garnet Valley |
| Master Choreographers | Muhlenberg College - Theatre and Dance | 02/09/12-
02/11/12 | Allentown |
Inbal Pinto & Avshalom Pollak Dance CompanyPresented by Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater February 9-February 11, 2012
It’s dance theatre at its best when fantasy meets sideshow spectacle in Inbal Pinto & Avshalom Pollak’s master work Oyster, a full-length Philadelphia premiere about a fantastic circus world of wandering street acrobats and other bizarre characters dressed in doll-like make-up, spiky blonde wigs and tutus. Drawing its name from filmmaker Tim Burton’s (Edward Scissorhands, Alice in Wonderland) book of short poems and sketches, Oyster is a witty blend of ballet,...
| Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts | 02/09/12-
02/11/12 | Philadelphia |
Beginner Salsa BootcampPresented by Salsa in the Suburbs at Salsa in the Suburbs Dance Studio February 11, 2012 Learn 2 months of Beginner Salsa moves in just 1 day at Salsa in the Suburbs Dance Studio! No partner or dance experience needed. Amaze your friends with your new dance knowledge!
| Salsa in the Suburbs | 02/11/12 | Media |
Annual Sweetheart Dance (In-house Party)Presented by Salsa in the Suburbs at Salsa in the Suburbs Dance Studio February 11, 2012 Sweeten up your weekend, grab your sweetie, and join us for our annual Sweetheart Dance (in-house Salsa party) right here at our studio!
Class is followed by open Latin dancing, mingling, and a delectable candy bar for you to enjoy sweet treats in-between dances! This event is BYO (Bring Your Own), so grab some wine, beer, or liquor (and don't forget your mixers!) and we'll see you here!
Wear your pink, red, and white! | Salsa in the Suburbs | 02/11/12 | Media |
Lincoln LuckPresented by Jonesy Dance Theatre at Painted Bride Art Center February 10-February 11, 2012 This performance is a collaboration between a creator, an actor, three dancers, a musician, a video artist, a lighting designer, and a young boy only 7 years old.
| Jonesy Dance Theatre | 02/10/12-
02/11/12 | Philadelphia |
ChocolatePresented by WHYY Inc. at WHYY February 11, 2012 Celebrate the sweetness of the season with WHYY at Philadelphia's premiere Valentine's weekend event, CHOCOLATE!
Live music, an exciting chocolate raffle, and a beer garden are only the beginning to this two-hour sampling of delightful desserts, savory snacks, and decadent drinks, all of which complement and enhance the night's theme ingredient. | WHYY Inc. | 02/11/12 | Philadelphia |
Double the Love: Intro Circus WorkshopPresented by Philadelphia School of Circus ArtPhiladelphia School of Circus Arts at Philadelphia School of Circus Arts February 11, 2012 Double the love this year with double the circus fun! Love is in the air at Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) with “Double the Love: Intro Circus Workshop”. Couples/pairs are invited to fly during doubles trapeze, work together in doubles acrobatics, and balance on doubles tightwire. Workshop activities are for beginners with no special experience or skills required. For additional information, please call (215) 849-1991.
| Philadelphia School of Circus ArtPhiladelphia School of Circus Arts | 02/11/12 | Philadelphia |
Jerry Blavat live at the Italian American ClubPresented by Italian American Citizens League February 11, 2012 Come see Jerry Blavat live at the Italian American Club of Kennett Square!
Tickets include finger foods and a night full of rocking tunes from the Boss with the Hot Sauce. Cash bar available. Parking is free! | Italian American Citizens League | 02/11/12 | Kennett Square |
Valentine's Day Dance PartyPresented by ACPPA Community Art Center at ACPPA Community Art Center February 11, 2012 Come celebrate Valentine's Day with us! Children ages 2-10 are invited to join us for a fun filled evening of dancing, karaoke, games, crafts, snacks, and more! Please contact us for more details! | ACPPA Community Art Center | 02/11/12 | Norristown |
Sweetheart DancePresented by 263 Marketplace at 263 Marketplace February 11, 2012 Bring your sweetheart for an evening of live entertainment from Kristin Coryell and ‘fill your heart with music.’ Enjoy dancing, light refreshments, and butlered hors d'oeuvres. Every couple will receive a free flower! | 263 Marketplace | 02/11/12 | Warminster |
Singles Valentine’s Day Dance PartyPresented by Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) at Brookside Manor February 11, 2012 PBSN's DJ will be spinning your favorite dance hits. 50-plus age group. Mix, mingle and dance the night away with new friends. Dressy attire, jacket and tie please, no jeans or sneakers. Just drop in. Membership is not required. Cash bar. Sponsored by Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN).
Call Bob at 610-805-5827 or visit www.PBSNinfo.com for more information. | Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) | 02/11/12 | Feasterville Trevose |
| All the Right Moves | PENNaach | 02/10/12-
02/11/12 | Philadelphia |
Super Why's Power of L-O-V-E Valentine's BashPresented by WHYY Inc. at WHYY - Independence Foundation Civic Space February 11, 2012 Hip, hip, hooray! It’s a Super Why Valentine’s Day!
Calling all Super Readers! Get ready for a wonderrific party with your favorite Super Why characters in celebration of Valentine’s Day!
Join the Y Kids Club to celebrate the power of L-O-V-E with special guests Wonder Red and Alpha Pig! You’ll make Valentine crafts, play games like Alphabet Bingo and the Spelling Bean Bag Toss, and dance and sing along to family-friendly songs with your... | WHYY Inc. | 02/11/12 | Philadelphia |
| UPenn's DH2 Presents: Sin City | University of Pennsylvania's Destination Hip Hop | 02/10/12-
02/11/12 | Philadelphia |
Animal AmorePresented by Elmwood Park Zoo at Elmwood Park Zoo February 11, 2012 Everyone's in the mood, are you? Celebrate Animal Amore with your valentine at Elmwood Park Zoo! Festivities will include Hors d'oeuvres, carving stations, a raw bar, live music, dancing, and more! Also, learn about love in the animal kingdom by Sam Navarino, Elmwood Park Zoo's very own educator!
Reservations are required in advance. For more information please call 610.277.3825 ext 241 | Elmwood Park Zoo | 02/11/12 | Norristown |
Spice Up Your Valentine's Day At Pure Barre Main Line Presented by Pure Barre February 11, 2012 With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, its time to start thinking about some great date ideas. Well, this V-Day you can plan the perfect date to lift, tone and burn with your significant other at Pure Barre Main Line! Bring your Valentine to class and show him what the "tuck" is all about! Afterwards indulge in complimentary champagne and chocolate covered strawberry's. | Pure Barre | 02/11/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
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 |
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 |
9th Annual Heartbreaker's Ball at TRUSTPresented by Upcoming Events at Trust (formerly F.U.E.L. Collection) February 11-February 12, 2012 Announcing Philadelphia's biggest Valentine’s Day event for area Young Professionals! You are in for a treat like no other. Formerly known as the "Real World House 15," TRUST is absolutely breathtaking. The building itself is unparalleled, but add in special lighting, an incredible DJ, drink specials, an awesome VIP mezzanine area, and beautiful people, and well, you and your friends are just simply in for a night of serious fun.
| Upcoming Events | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Valentine's Day Lunch CruisePresented by Spirit of Philadelphia February 12, 2012 The Spirit of Philadelphia is welcoming you to set sail with your loved ones along the Delaware River. Guests will enjoy unmatched views of the city skyline, DJ entertainment, dancing, a champagne toasts for those 21 and over, a complimentary rose and a buffet meal all with the ship's warm and cozy climate and controlled decks. | Spirit of Philadelphia | 02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Tuesday Karaoke at Triumph Brewing CompanyPresented by Philadelphia Karaoke at Triumph Brewing Company - Philadelphia March 30, 2010-February 14, 2012 Every Tuesday night Old City comes to life with karaoke night at Triumph Brewing Company. Sing at the very spacious restaurant bar. Several beers on tap with a constantly rotating selection. They also offer $4 vodka mixed drinks. Sing on a stage with a great sound system. Kitchen is open until midnight. | Philadelphia Karaoke | 03/30/10-
02/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Valentine's Night of RomancePresented by Kareem Rogers Productions February 14, 2012 A night of romance for you and that special someone. Come out and enjoy dance lessons, then partake in a four-course meal, and when you're finished dance the night away! | Kareem Rogers Productions | 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 |
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 |
The William J. Cooper Foundation Presents Rennie Harris Pure MovementPresented by Swarthmore College - Lang Performing Arts Center at Swarthmore College - Lang Performing Arts Center February 17, 2012 The Rennie Harris Puremovement (RHPM) dance company is a hip-hop dance company dedicated to preserving and disseminating hip-hop culture through workshops, classes, hip-hop history lecture demonstrations, long-term residencies, mentoring programs, and public performances. The company is guided by an artistic moral philosophy that every individual is a creative reservoir waiting to be tapped. Founder Lorenzo "Rennie" Harris celebrates hip-hop culture on his own terms, by using some... | Swarthmore College - Lang Performing Arts Center | 02/17/12 | Swarthmore |
Singles Dance Party and SocialPresented by Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) at Ramblewood Country Club February 17, 2012 PBSN’s DJ will be spinning your favorite dance hits from the '60s through the present, including mixers and ladies' choice. Your music requests are welcome. The party will take place in a country club setting, and is open to the 50-plus age group. Dressy attire, no jeans or sneakers.
Feel free to just drop in; membership is not required. Cash bar. | Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) | 02/17/12 | Mount Laurel |
XPN Welcomes David JohansenPresented by Arden Concert Gild at Arden Club - Gild Hall February 18, 2012 David Johansen is one of the most influential singers, songwriters and band leaders in rock and roll history. He will perform an evening of his classic songs and great covers in an acoustic duo performance. From the classic albums of the New York Dolls, which presaged the New Wave and Punk movements in the 70s, to his great solo career, his film acting work, his hilarious and fun years as Buster Poindexter, to his great folk song series with the Harry Smiths, David Johansen has... | Arden Concert Gild | 02/18/12 | Arden |
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 |
Decoherence: Video, Performance & Installation by John LunaPresented by Paradigm Gallery + Studio at Paradigm Gallery + Studio February 17-February 18, 2012 "Hidden in a sock drawer, a screen displays a man dwelling inside the myriad possible outcomes of any particular decision. His hopes are addictive. His fears, menacing and ruthless. He waits and watches as divergent timelines cohere and decay before him."
Decoherence will be performed as part of Paradigm Gallery's exhibition Confidence is Not a Four-Letter Word (January 27th – February 18th), featuring the work of University of the Arts Alumni. ... | Paradigm Gallery + Studio | 02/17/12-
02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
PDP Presents an Informance with Choreographer Faye DriscollPresented by Philadelphia Dance Projects at Performance Garage February 18, 2012 Faye Driscoll "is fascinating in that she makes such utterly original work. It doesn’t look like anything you’ve ever seen before, nor can you imagine thinking it up” (New York Times).
Driscoll will talk about her work, show video excerpts and perform with dancer Jesse Zarit. She will reveal the backstory for her newest work NOT…NOT, being commissioned by The Kitchen, NYC, where it will premiere in April 2012. Join in the... | Philadelphia Dance Projects | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Upper Gwynedd Fire Department Beef & BeerPresented by Upper Gwynedd Fire Department February 18, 2012 Upper Gwynedd Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Beef and Beer. There will be a 50/50 and a silent auction, plus the return of the single fire fighter auction.
Must be 21 to attend. | Upper Gwynedd Fire Department | 02/18/12 | West Point |
| Guess Who? – Murder on the Wedding Aisle | UPenn's Pan-Asian Dance Troupe | 02/17/12-
02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Symposium on The Contemporary Performance of Sex, Gender and Embodiment Presented by Bryn Mawr College Performing Arts Series at Bryn Mawr College - Goodhart Hall February 18, 2012 In connection with the world premiere performances of Fort Blossom Revisited 2000/2012 by John Jasperse Company, Bryn Mawr College will host a Symposium on The Contemporary Performance of Sex, Gender and Embodiment.
Fort Blossom (2000), choreographed and designed by Jasperse, is a 40-minute work in which the audience is invited to examine contemporary notions of how we experience the body as both owners and spectators. Simultaneously shocking and beautiful, it is... | Bryn Mawr College Performing Arts Series | 02/18/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Singles Dance Party, Rodeway InnPresented by Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) February 18, 2012 PBSN's DJ will be spinning your favorite dance hits for the 50-plus age group. Mix, mingle and dance the night away with new friends. Please wear dressy attire, e.g. jacket and tie, no jeans or sneakers. Membership is not required; just drop in. Cash bar. | Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) | 02/18/12 | Montgomeryville |
