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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza

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At the base of the soaring 150-foot vaulted glass roof, this grand public plaza is one of the most engaging civic spaces in Philadelphia. The exteriors of Verizon Hall and Perelman Theater create a sophisticated backdrop for any social or corporate event, and the multi-tiered lobby can accommodate large and small groups.

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    Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza

    300 S. Broad Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19102

    Phone: 215-893-1999   |   Official Website

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  • • Current Events

      02/04/12- 06/23/12

      Free at the Kimmel: Live from the Plaza Stage! Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza Free at the Kimmel: Live from the Plaza Stage! Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza February 4-June 23, 2012 Every Saturday, enjoy a free performance live in the Kimmel Center’s Commonwealth Plaza, as Wolfgang Puck serves up happy hour specials and delectable snacks. The shows will feature local talent in a variety of genres, from instrumental ensembles and exhilarating dance troupes to stunning vocalists and innovative jazz combos. Grab your friends (and maybe a date?) for the perfect pre-dinner or pre-show experience. Drink Specials: $1 off beers and $2 off wines at the PECO...

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/07/12

      iConduct! Festival Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza iConduct! Festival Presented by Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza June 7, 2012 The BPCO invites anyone who has ever waived a toothbrush or a soup ladle in time with their favorite recording to come out this summer and try conducting a real live symphony orchestra! The BPCO will perform well known works and invite audience members up on stage to receive a mini-conducting lesson with the Maestra, Jeri Lynne Johnson! This four-concert festival is free and open to the public!

      06/20/12

      Sittin' In -- Free at the Kimmel Jam Session Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza Sittin' In -- Free at the Kimmel Jam Session Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza June 20, 2012 Philly phenomenon Back 2 Basics began its 14-year run at Silk City back in the early '90s. The brain child of DJ's King Britt & Dozia, the party infused early house, '70s funk, and Nu Soul Vinyl with improvised sets by the original renowned B2B band featuring Tim Motzer, Damon Bennett & Carlos Iziguirre. Now the B2B crew brings their party to Sittin' In at The Kimmel! No cover. Jam Session drink specials (8-11 pm) include $4 beers and $5 wines. All artists...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    02/04/12- 06/23/12

    Free at the Kimmel: Live from the Plaza Stage! Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza Free at the Kimmel: Live from the Plaza Stage! Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza February 4-June 23, 2012 Every Saturday, enjoy a free performance live in the Kimmel Center’s Commonwealth Plaza, as Wolfgang Puck serves up happy hour specials and delectable snacks. The shows will feature local talent in a variety of genres, from instrumental ensembles and exhilarating dance troupes to stunning vocalists and innovative jazz combos. Grab your friends (and maybe a date?) for the perfect pre-dinner or pre-show experience. Drink Specials: $1 off beers and $2 off wines at the PECO...

  • Upcoming Events

    06/07/12

    iConduct! Festival Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza iConduct! Festival Presented by Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza June 7, 2012 The BPCO invites anyone who has ever waived a toothbrush or a soup ladle in time with their favorite recording to come out this summer and try conducting a real live symphony orchestra! The BPCO will perform well known works and invite audience members up on stage to receive a mini-conducting lesson with the Maestra, Jeri Lynne Johnson! This four-concert festival is free and open to the public!

    06/20/12

    Sittin' In -- Free at the Kimmel Jam Session Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza Sittin' In -- Free at the Kimmel Jam Session Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza June 20, 2012 Philly phenomenon Back 2 Basics began its 14-year run at Silk City back in the early '90s. The brain child of DJ's King Britt & Dozia, the party infused early house, '70s funk, and Nu Soul Vinyl with improvised sets by the original renowned B2B band featuring Tim Motzer, Damon Bennett & Carlos Iziguirre. Now the B2B crew brings their party to Sittin' In at The Kimmel! No cover. Jam Session drink specials (8-11 pm) include $4 beers and $5 wines. All artists...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/05/12	New Horizons Senior Glee Club Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/28/12	Jazz Month: The Kelvin Grant Quintet Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/25/12	Jazz Month: Sittin' In with Orrin Evans & Captain Black Big Band Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/21/12	Jazz Month: Creative Music Program Jazz Appreciation Concert Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/21/12	Jazz Month: Joe Truglio Trio Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/14/12	Jazz Month: The Swinging Foxes Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/03/12	Jazz Month: Opening Reception for Philly Jazz - A View through the Lens Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/01/12- 04/30/12	Jazz Month: Philly Jazz - A View through the Lens Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    01/01/12	New Year's Day Celebration Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    12/31/11	Sing in the New Year! Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    12/30/11	Live Music on the Plaza Stage Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    12/24/11	Holiday Storytime Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    12/16/11- 12/17/11	Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/16/11	Hot Club of Philadelphia: PNC Growing up Great Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/13/11- 04/27/11	Wednesdays with WXPN Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/08/11	Fashion Show Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/07/11- 05/01/11	Tania Mouraud Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/07/11	Chance Encounters Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/07/11- 05/01/11	Jazz Nights in the Plaza Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    12/10/10- 12/11/10	9th Annual TubaChristmas Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    03/27/10	Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Ensemble Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    03/24/10	Celebrate Diversity Career Fair Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    03/19/10	FridayLive sponsored by Coke: Chris Aschman Group Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    02/26/10	FridayLive sponsored by Coke: Keisha Hutchins Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    02/19/10	FridayLive sponsored by Coke: The Joe Baione Quartet Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    02/12/10	FridayLive sponsored by Coke: Members of Symphony in C Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    02/05/10	FridayLive sponsored by Coke: Chelsea Mitchell Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    01/29/10- 04/11/10	Philagrafika 2010: Independent Project - Brodsky Center Exhibition Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    12/19/09	Free at the Kimmel: TubaChristmas Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    12/05/09	PNC Grow Up Great: Two of a Kind and the Give 'Em a Hand Band Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    12/04/09	Friday Live: Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    10/20/09	3rd Annual After School Idol Talent Show Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    10/09/09	Free at the Kimmel: New Directions Chamber Brass Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    05/08/09	Johnny Cruz Latin Jazz Ensemble Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    05/07/09	Reckless Amateurs Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    05/06/09	Keisha Hutchins Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    05/05/09	Joanna Pascale Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    05/03/09	Geator Dance Party with DJ Mark the Spark Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    05/02/09	New Horizons Glee Club Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    05/02/09	Karlie Bruce Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    05/01/09	Tin Bird Choir Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/30/09- 05/02/09	D3 Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/29/09	Minas Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/28/09	Central Bucks High School Jazz Trio Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/27/09	Matt Davis' Aerial Photograph Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/25/09	The Mark Kramer Trio Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/24/09	Qandice Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza
    04/23/09	Siora Jazz Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Commonwealth Plaza