| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | UPT Recreation Center Winter Session IPresented by Upper Providence Township November 14, 2011-February 4, 2012 Upper Providence Township Recreation Center will begin its first 8 week winter session. Classes will range from pre-school to active older adults. A variety of adult classes will be offered such as: zumba, pilates, yoga, spinning, core strength, cardio kick, interval training, and more. Classes for children will include art, dance, and sports and there are also classes offered for active older adults. There will be no classes Saturday December 24, 2011 – Sunday January 1, 2012. Please... | Upper Providence Township | 11/14/11-
02/04/12 | Collegeville |
| Union League Open House | Union League of Philadelphia | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Buds and BarkPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Bartram's Garden February 4, 2012 This field study shows you how to identify trees the hard way—without their leaves! Dr. David Hewitt, a research associate with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, will describe how to identify trees using their bark, buds, and structure. You’ll walk the Bartram’s Garden property in West Philadelphia and then head inside to warm up, practice your skills, and discuss the trees’ history and roles in our ecosystem. This field study is being held in... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Ward Lamon: Abraham Lincoln's BodyguardPresented by Heritage Center of the Union League February 4, 2012 Come hear historian and actor Robert O'Connor retell the story of Ward Lamon, Abraham Lincoln's personal bodyguard who had a front seat to the events in our country's most tumultuous time. | Heritage Center of the Union League | 02/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Christopher Manzione: ExcavatumPresented by Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts at Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts September 24, 2011-February 5, 2012 Christopher Manzione’s work is an exploration of sculpture made possible by digital modeling and fabrication. Using 3D scanning and modeling, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) milling and rapid prototyping, the artist manufactures objects that appear as though formed in nature. | Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts | 09/24/11-
02/05/12 | Wilmington |
| 2011 MFA Biennial: Masters of the Visual Universe | Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts | 10/07/11-
02/05/12 | Wilmington |
| Animal Open House | Briar Bush Nature Center | 01/07/12-
02/05/12 | Abington |
Celebrate Thaddeus Kosciuszko's BirthdayPresented by Independence National Historical Park at Second Bank of the United States February 4-February 5, 2012 Celebrate Thaddeus Kosciuszko's Birthday (February 4th, 1746) all weekend. Join a Park Ranger for a special tour of the Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank featuring Kosciuszko and other notable foreign generals who helped America win independence.
| Independence National Historical Park | 02/04/12-
02/05/12 | Philadelphia |
David Ohlerking Paintings ExhibitPresented by Fonthill Museum at Fonthill Museum January 10-February 5, 2012 See local artist David Ohlerking’s expressionistic interpretations of Henry Mercer’s castle-home Fonthill in oil paint, when you take a regular guided tour.
Reservations recommended. | Fonthill Museum | 01/10/12-
02/05/12 | Doylestown |
Essence of South PhillyPresented by Philadelphia Urban Adventures at South Philadelphia February 2-February 5, 2012 Be tempted by delicious treats at a Jewish delicatessen, step into history books at Pennsylvania’s oldest church, wander through charming streets infused with an Italian heritage, enjoy snacks at a world-renowned market, marvel at intricate mosaic art, and soak up bohemian vibes on Philly’s South Street. | Philadelphia Urban Adventures | 02/02/12-
02/05/12 | Philadelphia |
Bank of America's Museums on UsPresented by African American Museum in Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 4-February 5, 2012 Bank of America is offering its customers a weekend of fun through Museums on Us, giving bank cardholders free admission to some of the most exciting cultural venues in Philadelphia. As part of Museums on Us, more than 150 leading U.S. cultural institutions, in 91 cities across the country, open their doors to bank cardholders on the first full weekend of each month. Other upcoming weekends include: March 3-4 and April 7-8.
Museums include the African American Museum in... | African American Museum in Philadelphia | 02/04/12-
02/05/12 | Philadelphia |
FINHP Speaker Series - A Cooking Presentation with City TavernPresented by Friends of Independence National Historical Park at City Tavern February 9, 2012 City Tavern is the only place in the world where you can experience authentic 18th century American culinary history, and what better way to learn about it than directly with Chef Staib. Chef Staib will be providing, in an intimate gathering of Friends members, a history of 18th century cooking including a cooking presentation. A presentation of 18th century drink and hors d'oeuvres will be followed with a Q&A afterwards. This is sure to be an event you don't want to miss!
| Friends of Independence National Historical Park | 02/09/12 | Philadelphia |
Mega-Bad Move Night - The Lost World: Jurassic ParkPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 9, 2012 Enjoy the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University after hours for a showing of the movie The Lost World: Jurassic Park. The Academy will provide the snacks and beer and interesting Academy objects from the collections. Academy experts will be onstage to comment on the scientific absurdities—think Mystery Science Theater 3000! Must be 18 or older. | Academy of Natural Sciences | 02/09/12 | Philadelphia |
Sex and the City: Historic Tales of ScandalPresented by Mercer Museum at Mercer Museum February 9, 2012 Celebrate the coming Valentine’s Day with historical tales of sexual scandals, hi-jinks and misconduct. Participants will be astonished at the litany of licentious tales lying deep in our local and national past! Registration required.
Want to get tickets for this event and others like it at half-price? Sign up for Funsavers to get half-price ticket offers delivered to your email inbox each... | Mercer Museum | 02/09/12 | Doylestown |
What's Love Got To Do With It? Fertilization Imagery in the Art of Klimt, Kahlo, and RiveraPresented by Wagner Free Institute of Science at Wagner Free Institute of Science February 9, 2012 Saint Valentine's Day, a celebration of love between intimate companions, is often symbolized by images of hearts, doves, cupids and... embryos? Images of fertilized cells and fetuses may not be traditional icons for Saint Valentine’s Day, but a few unconventional 20th-century artists used these modern scientific depictions to speak about love, passion, politics, and society.
Dr. Scott Gilbert, a Professor of Biology at Swarthmore College, recently made the fascinating... | Wagner Free Institute of Science | 02/09/12 | Philadelphia |
Getting Ahead: Immigrants, Business, and Ethnic Identity: NMAJH LecturePresented by National Museum of American Jewish History at National Museum of American Jewish History February 9, 2012 Beth Wenger, NMAJH historian and Professor of History and Director of the Jewish Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania, will moderate a group of leading scholars engaged in a broad consideration of immigrants and business, specifically focusing on Italians, Jews, Koreans, and others, exploring these diverse immigrant experiences in comparative context. Reception to follow.
Panelists include: Hasia Diner, Paul S. and Sylvia Steinberg Professor of American Jewish... | National Museum of American Jewish History | 02/09/12 | Philadelphia |
Connectome: How the Brain's Wiring Makes Us Who We ArePresented by Penn Bookstore at University of Pennsylvania Bookstore February 9, 2012 MIT Neuroscientist Sebastian Seung delves into individual uniqueness. Revealing new technological advances, Seung aims to prove that the pattern of connections between the brain's neuron's - the connectome - is where nature meets nurture. | Penn Bookstore | 02/09/12 | Philadelphia |
Art is SocialPresented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum February 10, 2012 Got cabin fever? Cruise out to the Delaware Art Museum for a festive pirate party! Experience Howard Pyle’s pirates and then get ready to say “Arrrgh!” for a Pirate-themed photo-op. Don’t have any pirate garb? Delware Art Museum will provide the props, but feel free to come in your most creative costume. DJs, dancing, and a signature rum cocktail will heat up the night.
Not sure and want to know more? Call 302.-351-8520, email handerson@delart.org... | Delaware Art Museum | 02/10/12 | Wilmington |
Tribute to Miles Davis: A Kinda Blue ValentinePresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum February 10, 2012 Spend an evening honoring jazz innovator Miles Davis. Tony Smith, one of Philadelphia's most powerful trumpeters, joins the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble to perform the sounds that pierced the hearts of jazz fans everywhere. Selections will include Davis standards such as "Milestone" and "Freddie Freeloader" along with compositions he didn't write but became associated with, such as "My Funny Valentine" and "Round Midnight." | Woodmere Art Museum | 02/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Workshop - With Love: Create a Scherenschnitte for Your ValentinePresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead February 11, 2012 Join Peter Wentz Farmstead for this hands-on workshop to create a Pennsylvania German scissor cutting. This program will provide a brief history before starting to work on your own project.
Ages: 12 and up. Space is limited. | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 02/11/12 | Worcester |
Til Death Do Us Part: Love Stories of Laurel HillPresented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery February 11, 2012 Join Laurel Hill for this tour and reception honoring the “spirit” of Valentines’ Day.
Love and death: The preferred subjects of poets and philosophers across eras and oceans, subjects intertwined in their great mystery, in their power to inspire, to destroy, and to change our worlds forever. Some may contend that death cannot bring an end to true love, while others deem only love itself to be more unforgiving than death.
The love stories of Laurel Hill are... | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 02/11/12 | Philadelphia |
Animals in the CastlePresented by Fonthill Museum at Fonthill Museum February 11, 2012 Children ages 5 to 9 go on a short scavenger hunt in the castle, searching for tile and artifact examples of animals. Afterwards, children will create a paper animal mosaic inspired by a Mercer tile design. Reservations required. | Fonthill Museum | 02/11/12 | Doylestown |
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 |
Chocolate in the Very Best Manner – Colonial Cooking Workshop at Pottsgrove ManorPresented by Pottsgrove Manor Historic site at Pottsgrove Manor Historic site February 11, 2012 Pottsgrove Manor will be hosting a colonial cooking workshop entitled “Chocolate in the Very Best Manner."
Have a hand in preparing—and eating—colonial chocolate dishes in this hands-on workshop. Foodways historian Deborah Peterson of Deborah Peterson’s Pantry will teache how to prepare authentic chocolate “receipts” in the Manor’s reconstructed 18th century kitchen. Participants will receive a booklet of all the recipes prepared... | Pottsgrove Manor Historic site | 02/11/12 | Pottstown |
Ye Ol’ Antique Logging Exhibition and WorkshopPresented by Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc. February 11, 2012 This annual winter exhibition was first held by Mr. Haines in 2006 to showcase his collection of antique logging, splitting, cutting and wood milling equipment. Since this time, the event has grown to include exhibition of the region’s premier antique logging equipment, demonstrations and operation of this historic equipment, logging techniques, and even draft animal demonstrations and sleigh rides. Last year, some 600 enthusiasts participated in this event.
The... | Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc. | 02/11/12 | Pennsburg |
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 |
| Vaults of Heaven: Visions of Byzantium | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology | 10/15/11-
02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Cauffiel House Tour at Bellevue State ParkPresented by Bellevue State Park at Bellevue State Park's Cauffiel House February 12, 2012 We will discuss the history of this lesser-known historical site within Bellevue State Park from before the Cauffiel House’s construction through its purchase by the Division of Parks and Recreation in 2003. A walking tour will highlight measures taken to make this a simple, yet beautiful place to live. Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration required no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 9th by calling (302) 761-6963.
Tours may be arranged for private... | Bellevue State Park | 02/12/12 | Wilmington |
Victorine's Valentine's DayPresented by Hagley Museum and Library at Hagley Museum and Library February 12, 2012 Visitors taste gingerbread, make a Victorian Valentine, write Valentine verses with a quill pen, and design a candy bar wrapper. An exhibit featuring antique Valentine cards and candy packaging will be on display. | Hagley Museum and Library | 02/12/12 | Wilmington |
Craven Hall and John Fitch Steamboat Museum Open House TourPresented by Craven Hall Historical Society at Historic Craven Hall and The John Fitch Steamboat Museum February 12, 2012 You're invited to come tour Historic Craven Hall and the John Fitch Steamboat Museum. House Tours will feature a presentation from the hearth about food preservation and winter diets in this "starving time.". Tour usually take place the 2nd Sunday of every month.
Tours can also be arranged on Tuesday mornings between 10am - 12noon and at other time by appointment. To make a tour appointment, please call at last one week prior to your requested date. | Craven Hall Historical Society | 02/12/12 | Warminster |
Colonial Valentine's Day ToursPresented by Graeme Park at Graeme Park February 12, 2012 Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson led a life of wealth and privilege, romance and intrigue, heartbreak, poverty and sorrow. She was the youngest child of the prominent and wealthy Dr. Thomas Graeme and his wife, Ann Diggs Graeme, and the step-granddaughter of Sir William Keith, Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania. She spent her summers at idyllic Graeme Park and her winters enjoying the social scene in Philadelphia. She was well educated and spent time travelling abroad, writing, and in the company of... | Graeme Park | 02/12/12 | Horsham |
DeLIGHTful Date WeekendPresented by Absecon Lighthouse at Absecon Lighthouse February 11-February 12, 2012 Bring your sweetie to Absecon Lighthouse for romantic views of Atlantic City! Two-for-one climbs will be offered all weekend. | Absecon Lighthouse | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Atlantic City |
Valentine's Day Tour: Romance at the RosenbachPresented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library February 11-February 12, 2012 Discover the passionate side of the museum's collections on this hour-long tour of the Rosenbach brothers’ home. Expert docents will share stories of love —sometimes ending with heartache, and sometimes with happily ever after. | Rosenbach Museum and Library | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Presidential Signings at Historic Moland HousePresented by Warwick Township Historical Society at Moland House Historic Park February 12, 2012 In recognition of Abraham Lincoln's birthday on this day 203 years ago and in anticipation of the upcoming Presidents' Day, two children’s authors make history! Laurie Calkhoven and Debbie Dadey will both be autographing their presidential books.
In I Grew Up to Be President, discover how each of these little rascals grew up to become commander-in-chief, from George Washington to Barack Obama. This book is a perfect introduction to all of the U.S. Presidents and... | Warwick Township Historical Society | 02/12/12 | Hartsville |
Love Songs: Pennsylvania Girls ChoirPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum February 12, 2012 Stroll down memory lane with a selection of timeless love songs performed by this a cappella group in honor of Valentine's Day: "Baby, It's Cold Outside," "My Funny Valentine," "My Love Walks in Velvet" and several Cole Porter standards. | Woodmere Art Museum | 02/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Discovering Black Civil War Veterans and Widows in Camden, 1890Presented by Camden County Historical Society at Camden County Historical Society February 12, 2012 James E. Johnson, Ph.D., Lecturer in history, Rutgers University-Camden
In 1890 a census of surviving Civil War Veterans and widows was taken along with the year's general census to shape pension legislation and help Civil War veterans locate comrades needed as witnesses for pension claims. Nearly sixty African Americans, complete with Camden addresses and comments, appear on these special census rolls. This program is sure to be of special interest to genealogists, educators... | Camden County Historical Society | 02/12/12 | Camden |
Fawzia Koofi - The Favored Daughter: One Woman’s Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the FuturePresented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 14, 2012 Fawzia Koofi, a leading candidate in the 2014 Afghan presidential elections and a noted activist for women and children’s rights, joins the Center for a powerful and moving conversation about her latest book, The Favored Daughter: One Woman’s Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the Future. The first female deputy speaker of Afghanistan's parliament, Koofi will discuss her life experiences and the political and cultural moment in a country caught between the hope of progress and... | National Constitution Center | 02/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Hearts and HopsPresented by Cairnwood at Cairnwood Estate February 14, 2012 Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn is inviting couples looking for something new and different to do on Valentine’s Day. The “Hearts & Hops” beer tasting event will be held on February 14 at the Beaux Arts-style mansion. Guests can experience the grandeur of the Gilded Age as they stroll through the first floor of the mansion at 1005 Cathedral Road, enjoy music, sweet and savory treats and a chance to win a “mystery box” and other prizes. Designed by the... | Cairnwood | 02/14/12 | Bryn Athyn |
Valentine's Ghost Tour of Philadelphia: Love Never DiesPresented by Ghost Tours of Philadelphia at Powel House February 11-February 14, 2012 Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Candlelight Ghost Tour through Philly’s lovelorn past. Discover haunting love stories and the ghosts they leave behind on the 3rd annual Valentine’s Ghost Tour, a 75 minute walking tour of Society Hill that includes a tour of the historic Powel House. Reservations are required. A portion of proceeds benefits the Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks. | Ghost Tours of Philadelphia | 02/11/12-
02/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Valentine's Day at Eastern State PenitentiaryPresented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site February 11-February 14, 2012 Break out of the ordinary and celebrate Valentine’s Day with special Winter Adventure Tours. Bring your valentine to receive "Buy One, Get One Free" admission and experience the history of Eastern State with a focus on love stories throughout the prison’s history.
Eastern State Penitentiary is beautiful in the stark, cold months of winter and makes for a perfect setting for romance. The BOGO offer to bring your valentine on February 11-14 is valid for one... | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | 02/11/12-
02/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Greetings from Asbury ParkPresented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 15, 2012 Celebrate our right to free expression at this rockin’ kick-off party for the highly anticipated exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen at the National Constitution Center – the only venue in the nation to host the must-see exhibition from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. You’ll be first in line to get an in-depth look at Bruce Springsteen’s career and catalog through more than 150 rare artifacts... | National Constitution Center | 02/15/12 | Philadelphia |
High Tunnels: A Sustainable Solution for Local Urban AgriculturePresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 15, 2012 At this Urban Sustainability Forum, find out how high tunnels could help improve access to affordable, nutritious foods in Philadelphia. High tunnels are nonelectric, temporary structures that consist of a layer of plastic over a pipe frame. These structures, however, are not greenhouses. They do not require a permanent heating or ventilation system, ventilation is accomplished manually, and there are no furnaces or fans. High tunnels can extend the growing season and improve the yield and... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 02/15/12 | Philadelphia |
19th Annual Biomedical Lecture SeriesPresented by Chestnut Hill College at Chestnut Hill College February 15, 2012 Dr. Dawn Bonnell, trustee professor of materials science and director of the Nano/Bio Interface Center at the University of Pennsylvania will present the lecture, “Probing BioSystems at the Nanoscale” at the 19th Annual Biomedical lecture.
As one of the country’s top leaders in nanotechnology, Dr. Bonnell was a key participant at the 2010 National Nanotechnology Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C. At the Nano/Bio Interface Center at the University of... | Chestnut Hill College | 02/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Lecture: Thomas Sully’s LadiesPresented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library February 15, 2012 Learn more about the artistic world of one of America’s most celebrated portrait artists, Thomas Sully. Best known for portraits of women, his work also ventured into literary and imaginative topics.
The lecture will be by Carol Soltis, Associate Curator, Center for American Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
| Rosenbach Museum and Library | 02/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Jewish Tourism to Germany After the Holocaust: NMAJH Penn LecturePresented by National Museum of American Jewish History at National Museum of American Jewish History February 15, 2012 After the Holocaust, Germany and its many famous historical sites have become important travel destinations for Jewish heritage tours from America. Professor Roemer seeks to explain the often painful and sometimes ambivalent experiences of Jewish tourists in Germany viewing their visits as part of a German and Jewish culture of remembrance.
Nils Roemer is Professor of History at the University of Texas, Dallas. His research focuses primarily on modern Western European Jewish... | National Museum of American Jewish History | 02/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Amanda Burnham: WalkshedPresented by Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts at Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts December 16, 2011-February 16, 2012 Burnham creates installations based on American urban landscapes. Starting with observational sketches made on site, she compiles, manipulates, and then pieces together fragments to arrive at a more subjective representation of place. In Walkshed, impressions of quotidian details from routine daily encounters trace the terrain of community and home. | Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts | 12/16/11-
02/16/12 | Wilmington |
Kids' Night OutPresented by Mercer Museum at Mercer Museum February 17, 2012 Children ages 6-10 can visit the ToyTime exhibit and enjoy an evening filled with scavenger hunts, games, crafts, movies and pizza while their parents enjoy a night out!
Registration required. | Mercer Museum | 02/17/12 | Doylestown |
Christ Church Hidden HistoryPresented by Christ Church Philadelphia at Christ Church Philadelphia February 17, 2012 Are you a history geek? Do you want to learn more about Christ Church, "the Nation's Church," one of the most significant 18th century structures in the United States? Join Church historian Neil Ronk for a one-hour tour of Christ Church, where he will share his favorite stories not usually covered during the regular Christ Church tour. You will get a chance to sit in the balcony of the church, learn about the people buried in our church yard, and stop at the Neighborhood House to... | Christ Church Philadelphia | 02/17/12 | Philadelphia |
| Semlor and a Movie | American Swedish Historical Museum | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
The Victorian Celebration of DeathPresented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery February 18, 2012 During the Victorian period, the burial customs and places used by western society changed greatly and for a variety of reasons. Join Laurel Hill for a discussion inside the cemetery's historic Gatehouse concerning the rituals surrounding the death of a loved one, including clothing, burial processions, monuments and symbolism. Following the presentation, a tour will highlight monuments and gravestones illustrating the mourning symbolism discussed earlier, and focusing on individuals who... | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 02/18/12 | Philadelphia |
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