Events
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Watson Adventures' Naked at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 11-February 12, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt and take an unblushing look at nudity in art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. You’ll scrutinize paintings, sculptures, period rooms, extra-large bathers, a sultry sea monster, saints with shocking piercings, and a Peeping Tom who discovers a new meaning for the term “stag party.” No knowledge of art, or nudity, is required. This hunt is rated PG-13.
Prices include museum admission. Advance purchase is... |
Watson Adventures |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Jeffery Osborne
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre February 12, 2012 WDAS-FM welcomes Jeffery Osborne with special guest Jessy J.
Come celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with the five-time Platinum and Gold Record winner who gave us "Stay With Me Tonight," "Only Human," and, of course, "On The Wings of Love." |
Keswick Theatre |
02/12/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
The Fog of War
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 12, 2012 Winner of the 2004 Best Documentary Oscar. “Errol Morris may have been put on earth to make The Fog of War, a stunning portrait of Robert S. McNamara that closes a year of outstanding nonfiction movies on a high note. Morris, after all, is a filmmaker whose tolerance of moral inconsistency — indeed, his empathy with flawed men — is a strength quite apart from his talent as a craftsman of meticulously collaged documentaries like The Thin Blue Line and Fast,... |
The Colonial Theatre |
02/12/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Piano Concert with Anne-Marie McDermott
Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens February 12, 2012 The wide reach of Anne-Marie McDermott's repertoire has enabled her to perform with many leading orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and Philadelphia Orchestra. |
Longwood Gardens |
02/12/12 |
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square |
Mama Mac and Band
Presented by Mama Mac at MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore February 12, 2012 Winner of the 2010 Mom's Best Award, the Mama Mac band will inspire kidsto get up and dance with their eclectic and interactive music mix. From rock and roll to country and blues to reggae, they've got something for everyone! |
Mama Mac |
02/12/12 |
MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore, Ardmore |
Wild at Heart
Presented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo February 11-February 12, 2012 Enjoy expert-led hour-long romance tours throughout the day learning about the families, couples and mating habits of certain iconic animals living at the Philadelphia Zoo. Don’t miss delicious hot chocolate, special activities and crafts too!
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Philadelphia Zoo |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia |
Tu B'Shevat Family Program
Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania February 12, 2012 Learn about important food crop trees of Israel through a multi-sensory experience. Hear a speaker as she describes how the trees are grown and what the growing conditions are like in Israel. See how products from the trees are used, shown in various visual displays. Smell, touch and taste the delicious foods these trees provide and take home a seedling that early Americans used to make root beer! This event will be held indoors.
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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
02/12/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
Dora the Explorer at the Zoo
Presented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo February 11-February 12, 2012 Don't miss a meet and greet with your favorite character, Dora the Explorer, in the Zoo's Treehouse! Enjoy special activities and crafts too! |
Philadelphia Zoo |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia |
Philadelphia Golf Show
Presented by North Coast Golf Shows at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks February 10-February 12, 2012 Here's what you can expect to do when you attend the show:
Shop, compare and save on a huge selection of golf equipment, apparel & accessories. Plan your next golf getaway to a fabulous resort
Compete in skills competitions to win valuable prizes. Test, hit and compare the newest 2012 clubs. Enjoy entertaining stage presentations and demonstrations. Receive Free instruction from PGA professionals. |
North Coast Golf Shows |
02/10/12 -
02/12/12 |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks |
Eureka!
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center February 12, 2012 Each month Abington Art Center hosts EUREKA! a fun workshop for families of any size, shape and artistic ability to play and make art together. Join your family in making a mobile inspired by the works of Alexander Calder. Learn how to turn a variety of shapes into your very own "sculpture in motion." All supplies will be provided! Drop-in anytime. No reservations required.
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Abington Art Center |
02/12/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Nature's Narratives: New and Selected Poems, Vol. 2
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College February 13, 2012 Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as they discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. “Nature’s Narratives” is a book discussion group sponsored by the Scott Arboretum where readers come together to discuss a book once a month and share in the reading experience. This month the group will discuss Mary Oliver's New and Selected Poems, Vol. 2, poetry and prose from a renowned American nature writer. Participants will need to read each... |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
02/13/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Brian Johnson
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre February 13, 2012 Rockers & Rollers is a full-throttle evening of stories and music with AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, one of rock's most instantly-recognizable voices!
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Keswick Theatre |
02/13/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
Fawzia Koofi - The Favored Daughter: One Woman’s Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the Future
Presented 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 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Valentine's Day at Eastern State Penitentiary
Presented 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 |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia |
Greetings from Asbury Park
Presented 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 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Travels at Twelve: The Garden Creators and Nurserymen of the Netherlands and Flanders
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College February 16, 2012 Visit public and private gardens of The Netherlands and Belgian Flanders with Jeff Jabco as he tours on his own and with the International Clematis Society. See interesting places such as the Tulip Museum in Amsterdam; the estate De Wiersse in the east of Holland that has been in the same family since 1678; the home garden of Piet and Anja Oudolf; and the unique nurseries of Boskoop—at 7 feet below sea level. The gardens were at their peak bloom time of mid-June!
Free... |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
02/16/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Oscar Nominated Short Films
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 10-February 16, 2012 Come see all of the Oscar nominated short films – animated, live action, and documentary.
ANIMATED
Sunday/Dimanche
10 min – English – Patrick Doyon
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
15 min – No Dialogue – William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg
La Luna
7 min – English – Enrico Casaroasa
A Morning Stroll
7 min – No Dialogue – Grant Orchard and Sue... |
The Colonial Theatre |
02/10/12 -
02/16/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Lila Downs
Presented by Montgomery County Community College at Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater February 17, 2012 Lila Downs is a Mexican American singer who performs her own compositions as well as tapping into native Mesoamerican music of the Mixtec, Zapotec, Maya and Nahuatl cultures. Her passionate and emotional performances are spell-binding. She grew up partly in Mexico and the United States. She sang in the club scenes of Oaxaca and later Philadelphia along with Paul Cohen, an American-born saxophonist. They began collaborating together on songs that would slowly evolve into Downs's subsequent... |
Montgomery County Community College |
02/17/12 |
Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater, Blue Bell |
MST3K: Time Chasers
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 17, 2012 If you studied the greatest time travel tales in history, Time Chasers would surely be the weakest. It’s got a guy and some other guy in it. They use a biplane to fly back in time and do stuff. If it all sounds like so much enchantment – it isn’t. It does, however, setup up our intrepid movie riffing trio (Mike, Crow and Servo) with a veritable feast on which to heap scorn! Join us once again for a Mystery Science Theater 3000 crowd experience unlike most... |
The Colonial Theatre |
02/17/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
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Storytime at the Morris Arboretum
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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
02/17/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre February 18, 2012 Quite possibly the funkiest person (and band!) on this planet—or any other! He literally revolutionized R&B. If you don’t like to dance, then please don’t plan to sit too close to the stage as this near-legendary band cuts loose! |
Keswick Theatre |
02/18/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
The Secret of Moonacre
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 18, 2012 Based on the book The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge (JK Rowling’s favorite childhood book!).
When 13 year old Maria Merryweather’s father dies, leaving her orphaned and homeless, she is forced to leave her luxurious London life to go and live with Sir Benjamin, an eccentric uncle she didn’t know she had, at the mysterious Moonacre Manor. Soon Maria finds herself in a crumbling moonlit world torn apart by the hatred of an ancient feud with the dark and... |
The Colonial Theatre |
02/18/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Organ Concert Featuring Paul Jacobs
Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens February 18, 2012 America’s most celebrated concert organist Paul Jacobs is the only organ soloist ever to receive a Grammy Award. |
Longwood Gardens |
02/18/12 |
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square |
Coffee Break with Electric City Roasting Company
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center February 18, 2012 Coffee Break is a relaxed “waking-up-to-art” morning featuring a coffee tasting, pastry pairing and art. This month at Coffee Break, meet Emily Steinberg and Colleen McCubbin Stepanic, two of the featured artists in AAC’s Solo Series exhibition, and enjoy a coffee and chocolate tasting hosted by Electric City Roasting Company. |
Abington Art Center |
02/18/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
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The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow
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02/16/12 -
02/19/12 |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks |
Tabloid
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 19, 2012 “Timed serendipitously with the sudden collapse of Britain’s 168-year-old gossip rag News Of The World, Errol Morris’ Tabloid reveals, among many other things, the fierce, unscrupulous reporting that goes on at competing publications—in this case, Britain’s Daily Mirror and Daily Express. In spite of its title, this gossip war isn’t Tabloid’s subject, but it does underline a long-running theme in Morris’ work about the elusive,... |
The Colonial Theatre |
02/19/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow
Presented by Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks February 16-February 19, 2012 For the tough and the rugged, spending all winter cooped up inside can be humdrum. Prepare for real adventure at The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor SportShow! Find gear for fishing, hunting, camping and paddling, boats, motors, ATVs and RVs. Get off the couch and jump into the action at The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow! |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center |
02/16/12 -
02/19/12 |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks |
Introduction to Black Genealogy: A Beginner's Workshop
Presented 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 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Saving the Revolution - Lafayette's Escape at Barren Hill
Presented by Historical Society of Montgomery County at Historical Society of Montgomery County February 19, 2012 Was there a cover up by the British at Barren Hill? How did Lafayette escape? Join retired teacher and historian Rudolph Cusumano to explore these questions and learn about the life of this patriotic son of the American Revolution. Learn the new information Mr. Cusumano has discovered about the British cover up, and how an American failure that would have doomed Washington's Army at Valley Forge was prevented.
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Historical Society of Montgomery County |
02/19/12 |
Historical Society of Montgomery County, Norristown |
The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sports Show
Presented by ASA Sports Shows at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks February 16-February 19, 2012 Get ready for fun and excitement! Our 2012 sportsmen’s shows are shaping up to be some of our best ever. You’ll discover an unparalleled line-up of high quality exhibitors, national and local seminar speakers at the top of their game and feature attractions sure to delight the entire family. Select the show nearest you and mark your calendar today. Winter is more fun at our sportsmen’s shows…we guarantee it! |
ASA Sports Shows |
02/16/12 -
02/19/12 |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks |
