Events
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Happy Together 2012 Tour
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre June 19, 2012 The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, The Monkees Lead Singer Micky Dolenz, Gart Puckett & The Union Gap, The Grass Roots and The Buckinghams.
Come relish the feel-good show of the season that's just like a mini-festival!
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Keswick Theatre |
06/19/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
$5 After 5 pm at the National Constitution Center
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center July 5-August 30, 2012 Join the National Constitution Center every Thursday night for a summer celebration, inspired by the must-see exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen! For only $5, visitors can experience the award-winning theater production Freedom Rising (showtimes at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 7 pm); enjoy the Center’s main exhibition The Story of We the People; tour the iconic Signers’ Hall; and enjoy an array of fun family-friendly...
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National Constitution Center |
07/05/12 -
08/30/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Alec Gross in Concert
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center July 26, 2012 Grab a blanket and bring your family and friends to enjoy great out-door performances from the Sculpture Park’s Susquehanna Bank stage at Abington Art Center this summer! Concerts at the Manor are co-presented by Abington Art Center and Abington Township Parks & Recreation and sponsored by PECO.
More information is available at abingtonartcenter.org.
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Abington Art Center |
07/26/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Ambler Arts Festival
Presented by Ambler Main Street at Ambler Main Street June 16, 2012 Ambler Main Street is pleased to announce the Ambler Arts Festival, 2012! You’re invited to share in a day filled with art, music, al fresco dining, and shopping in downtown Ambler on Butler Avenue. The Avenue will be closed to allow for artists to fill the streets and for you to spend a relaxing day in the arts and crafts marketplace. The festival will feature a wonderful array of artists including watercolors, oils, sculpture, wood work, jewelry, photography, pottery and much...
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Ambler Main Street |
06/16/12 |
Ambler Main Street, Ambler |
Art After 5 - An Evening of Dance with Philadanco
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 1, 2012 Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times has called Brenda Dixon Gottschild’s new book on Joan Myers Brown, the founder of Philadanco (Philadelphia Dance Company), “a bracing mix of scholarship and unsentimental compassion.”Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a conversation between Gottschild and Brown, moderated by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, and a book signing. Following the discussion, Philadanco will perform excerpts from their repertory. The...
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/01/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Art After 5 - Bobby Zankel
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 8, 2012 Saxophonist Bobby Zankel gets an orchestral sound out of his ensembles, partly by mixing instruments and partly by moving them through composition into improvisation. The effect is sprawling but precise. His music speaks equally to the legacy of the past (Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus) and to the present.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/08/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Art After 5 - Jessi Teich
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 15, 2012 Singer-songwriter Jessi Teich has immersed herself in jazz and blues since childhood. Raised in a household where rooms were stacked with records and the hi-fi blared the likes of Miles Davis and Sarah Vaughan, Teich began singing short songs of her own, the first sign of her ability to create music.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/15/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Art After 5 - Peter Beets
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 22, 2012 Peter Beets is a Dutch pianist with impeccable technique and an incisive sense of swing. He has played with Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Elvin Jones, John Clayton and Dee Dee Bridgewater, among others.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/22/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Art After 5 - Rale Micic Featuring Alma Micic
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 22, 2012 Serbian-born jazz guitarist and composer Rale Micic graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. He has developed a cultlike following with his mix of jazz and haunting melodies from the Balkans. His new release, a guitar trio record entitled 3, has garnered attention from critics and audiences alike.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/22/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Barleyjuice in Concert
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center August 9, 2012 Grab a blanket and bring your family and friends to enjoy great out-door performances from the Sculpture Park’s Susquehanna Bank stage at Abington Art Center this summer! Join Abington for a benefit concert with the beloved Celtic rock band, Barleyjuice. Concerts at the Manor are co-presented by Abington Art Center and Abington Township Parks & Recreation and sponsored by PECO. Tickets will benefit Abington Art Center’s artistic and educational programs. More information...
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Abington Art Center |
08/09/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
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Bootsy Collins
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Keswick Theatre |
06/15/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
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Bruce in the USA
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Keswick Theatre |
06/09/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
Commonwealth Classic Theatre
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center July 12, 2012 Grab a blanket and bring your family and friends to enjoy a great out-door theater performance from the Sculpture Park’s Susquehanna Bank stage at Abington Art Center this summer! Commonwealth Classic Theatre will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town by Thornton Wilder. Theater in the Park is co-presented by Abington Art Center and Abington Township Parks & Recreation and sponsored by PECO.
More information is available at abingtonartcenter.org
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Abington Art Center |
07/12/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
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Craig Bickhardt and Friends feat Ronstadt Generations
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Upper Merion Township Parks and Recreation |
07/15/12 |
Upper Merion Township Building Park, King of Prussia |
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Friday Night Concerts in the Garden: Jazz It Up Presented by WRTI 90.1FM
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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
07/20/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 17-September 3, 2012 Everyone is invited to celebrate the right to free expression at an exhibition that rocks! Explore Springsteen’s legendary career in From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen, the first major exhibition about the pioneering American songwriter. Created by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, this must-see exhibition makes its East Coast debut at the National Constitution Center—the first and only venue where it is slated to...
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National Constitution Center |
02/17/12 -
09/03/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Guitarra - An Evening of Classical and Flamenco Guitar, Song and Dance!
Presented by Kennett Symphony of Chester County at Longwood Gardens June 23, 2012 A tribute to the great Spanish writer and poet Garcia Lorca by Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas, Rodrigo’s beloved guitar concerto, and Manuel de Falla’s “Love, the Magician” with the fiery talents of Marija Temo and flamenco dancer Ulrika Frank—all under the stars. Olé!
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Kennett Symphony of Chester County |
06/23/12 |
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square |
Gustafer Yellowgold
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 21, 2012 Since his creation by Morgan Taylor in 2005, Gustafer Yellowgold has become an international phenomenon, acclaimed by The New York Times, which described Gustafer as “A cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss.” Entertainment Weekly praised “The most infectious original songs. It’s like tapping into some pleasure center in the brain- both adult and kids – absurdly appealing. Grade:...
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The Colonial Theatre |
08/21/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Independence Day: Fourth of July Kick-Off Party
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center June 28, 2012 Guests looking to start the July 4th weekend early won’t want to miss the Center’s Independence Day party, held on the Center’s picturesque outdoor terrace. Partygoers will enjoy all-American fare, drinks, live musical performances and access to From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen.
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National Constitution Center |
06/28/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Jake Snider and Mike Brun
Presented by MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore at MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore May 30, 2012 In the words of Neil Young, "To live a love, you gotta give a love." At its core, that's what this music is founded upon.
A pianist since age five, Jake Snider uses his jazz background to create thoughtful, soul-driven songs that stand apart from the familiar. After opening for the Roots as Shape Machine's lead vocalist, Jake and his New York City band and placed top 4 in the national College Battle of the Bands competition (sponsored by GrammyU), whose finalists last...
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MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore |
05/30/12 |
MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore, Ardmore |
Jazz Open Mic
Presented by MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore at MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore May 4, 2009 - Ongoing Come out to Jazz Open Mic night, hosted by the legendary pianist Mike Frank. Bring your instrument and desire to jam -- or just your self and your desire to listen to some of the coolest young and old talent from Philadelphia's storied jazz scene. This night has grown into a very important night at MilkBoy where jazz musicians connect.
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MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore |
05/04/09 -
Ongoing |
MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore, Ardmore |
Journeys Backyard Barbeque Tour
Presented by Sandbox Marketing at King of Prussia Mall June 9, 2012 Free action sports and music tour outside King of Prussia Mall. Top X Games stars and Metal Mulisha stars will fly through the air in gravity-defying demonstrations of the best of skateboard, BMX and freestyle motocross in a 60,000 square-foot “action sports playground.” Free headliner concerts and Battle of the Bands for local acts. Interactive “FunZone” with free giveaways.
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Sandbox Marketing |
06/09/12 |
King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia |
Ledisi B.G.T.Y.Tour & Eric Benet
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre June 24, 2012 Touring in support of her latest release Pieces of Me, Ledisi's The Be Good to Yourself Tour stops at the Keswick.
Eric Benet tours in support of his upcoming release The One, featuring his current hit single “Real Love.”
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Keswick Theatre |
06/24/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 14, 2012 Get ready! The focus is on rhythm, music, and FUN as you stomp, clap, and sing your way through a rockin’ good time with Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms, a fun, interactive music enrichment program designed for young children. This award-winning program is a Delaware Valley institution and earns rave reviews from critics, parents, teachers, and children alike. Michael Kropp (or “Mr. Mike” as the kids know him) manages...
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The Colonial Theatre |
08/14/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Mama Mac & Band
Presented by Mama Mac at MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore July 1, 2012 Winner of 2010 Mom's Best Award, the Mama Mac band will inspire kids to get up and dance with their eclectic music mix. From rock and roll to country, blues and reggae they've got something for everyone!
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Mama Mac |
07/01/12 |
MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore, Ardmore |
NarbArt Guitar Show
Presented by Sweet Mabel at Downtown Narberth May 4-May 31, 2012 A month-long showcase of guitar art (playable and non-playable) by local artists. Look for decorated guitars in store windows throughout downtown Narberth, PA, and come for live music on First Friday, May 4th. Brought to you by Sweet Mabel Gallery and Danny's Guitar Shop.
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Sweet Mabel |
05/04/12 -
05/31/12 |
Downtown Narberth, Narberth |
Open Mic Night
Presented by MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore at MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore May 5, 2009 - Ongoing Sign-ups begin at 6 pm. The number of performers is limited to 15 people. Each performer has the chance to do 2 songs. This format allows performers to stretch out and try some new material, and emerging artists can do just that, emerge! After the list is finished there's usually time for some 'quick hits' where artists can do one tune. Solo performers and acoustic duos or trios of any style are welcome, as well as poets and a cappella acts.
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MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore |
05/05/09 -
Ongoing |
MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore, Ardmore |
Open Mic Night
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center May 30-August 29, 2012 Indie music lovers: Abington Art Center will host outdoor open mic nights in the Sculpture Park on the last Wednesday of the month in
May, June, July and August from 6-9pm. Come hang out on the lawn under the stars and enjoy the tunes of local musicians!
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Abington Art Center |
05/30/12 -
08/29/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
PECO Primate Jungle Days
Presented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo June 9, 2012 Have you ever seen an aye-aye? Do you know how the sifaka got its name? Have you seen how big Batu the baby orangutan has gotten?
Just swing into PECO Primate Reserve to learn more about your favorite primates. PECO Primate Days will include arts and crafts, keeper chats, and much more! PECO Primate Jungle Days include a weekend-long celebration of primates in PECO Primate Reserve.
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Philadelphia Zoo |
06/09/12 |
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia |
PECO Primate Jungle Days
Presented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo June 10, 2012 Have you ever seen an aye-aye? Do you know how the sifaka got its name? Have you seen how big Batu the baby orangutan has gotten?
Just swing into PECO Primate Reserve to learn more about your favorite primates. PECO Primate Days will include arts and crafts, keeper chats, and much more! PECO Primate Jungle Days include a weekend-long celebration of primates in PECO Primate Reserve.
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Philadelphia Zoo |
06/10/12 |
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia |