Events
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1812's Funny Valentine
Presented by 1812 Productions at Tin Angel February 13, 2012 Come spend Valentine's Day with Philadelphia's All Comedy Theatre Company! Our annual cabaret features your 1812 favorites delivering the funniest valentines you will ever receive. |
1812 Productions |
02/13/12 |
Tin Angel, Philadelphia |
Azuka Lounge: I Love You, I Hate You 5th Anniversary
Presented by Azuka Theatre at Chris' Jazz Cafe February 13, 2012 Looking for a different way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join Azuka for an evening full of the grit and wit unique to residents of the City of Brotherly Love!
Azuka gathers the best of the best and the best of the worst from the City Paper's iconic "I Love You, I Hate You" column, tosses in some of the funniest actors in Philadelphia and serves up a one-night-only live melo-dramatic reading full of the sugar and spice, piss and vinegar from the people you love... |
Azuka Theatre |
02/13/12 |
Chris' Jazz Cafe, Philadelphia |
In A Lonely Place (1950)
Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute February 14, 2012 In a lonely place this Valentine’s Day? Find solace in this classic noir starring Humphrey Bogart as a screenwriter whose tendency towards violence and macabre sense of humor might add up to murder. This film is shown in conjunction with Bryn Mawr Film Institute’s Film Course "Nicholas Ray: Cinema with a Cause" and will be introduced by its instructor, Marc Lapadula, M.F.A.
This film, which is directed by Nicholas Ray & stars Humphrey Bogart, Gloria... |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
02/14/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
First Person Arts StorySlam: The Ex-Files
Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 14, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join First Person Arts twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
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First Person Arts |
02/14/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Valentine's Day Party with Rita
Presented by Hedgerow Theatre at Hedgerow Theatre February 14, 2012 It's the opening night performance of Willy Russell's comedy Educating Rita, followed by a complimentary meet-the-cast opening night party. Intermission will feature special Valentine's Day treats. Also sample Chocolate Beer courtesy of Quotations Restaurant, 37 East State Street, Media. |
Hedgerow Theatre |
02/14/12 |
Hedgerow Theatre, Media |
The Playdaters
Presented by Matchbox Theatre Project at Plays and Players Theater February 14, 2012 This coming Valentine's Day, for one-night only, Matchbox Theatre Project is excited to present the Philadelphia premiere of Neil Haven’s raucous comedy The Playdaters.*
First dates are stressful, especially when you keep score. Roommates Spencer and Erwin exploit a dating website to play a game of pranks on unsuspecting women. As the rules of the game break down, so do the rules of a conventional romantic comedy. Spencer wants to try a real relationship with a... |
Matchbox Theatre Project |
02/14/12 |
Plays and Players Theater, Philadelphia |
Cupid is Dead
Presented 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 |
Tritone, Philadelphia |
Improvisation Performance Workshop with David Lakein (Berlin/Chicago)
Presented by thefidget space February 14, 2012 Improvisation Performance Workshop
What is presence? Can a body be neutral? When do transitions happen; do they exist? Why do we sometimes feel lost in space, empty of inspiration? How does our body awareness and mind consciousness change when being watched?
These questions accompany us on our afternoon outings as we investigate the compositional options available to us while improvising, especially when we feel overwhelmed by input and stumble upon the unfamiliar.... |
thefidget space |
02/14/12 |
thefidget space, Philadelphia |
The Pink Panther Strikes Again!
Presented by Newtown Arts Company at Newtown Theatre February 9-February 15, 2012 The comic essence of Blake Edwards’ 1976 film is captured in all its verbal and visual humor. Inspector Jacques Clouseau uses brilliant wit and madcap antics to outsmart Chief Inspector Paul Dreyfus, who has been driven insane by Clouseau’s undeserved success. Determined to destroy Clouseau at all costs, Dreyfus enlists the aid of a cadre of violent criminals and an alluring Russian spy to kidnap a physicist, blackmailing him into building a Doomsday Machine that could vaporize... |
Newtown Arts Company |
02/09/12 -
02/15/12 |
Newtown Theatre, Newtown |
The Really Cooks and The Best Westerns
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 15, 2012 The Really Cooks are a half-human, half-cartoon band that creates an alternate world filled with eccentric characters to tell their story and play their songs. They mix late period British ’60s pop with a quirky American showtune aesthetic, crafting fun, energetic pop tunes. Their music combines harmonic elements that resemble Queen and the Beach Boys, but they still manage to keep an original psychedelic sensibility. Check out their 2011 debut album, Dr. Lemonade Stand! The album... |
World Cafe Live |
02/15/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Poet-tree En Motion
Presented by The Rotunda February 15, 2012 Poet-tree En Motion is a free community event (but donations are always appreciated)! This ongoing seasonal event series features a variety of dance/movement/theater mediums, live electronic/acoustic music, vocalists and poetry/spoken-word presentations, circus/fire performances, community art creations, VJ projections and open stage/open mics!
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The Rotunda |
02/15/12 |
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ImageLab (Composition) Workshop with David Lakein (Berlin/Chicago)
Presented by thefidget space February 15, 2012 ImageLab
Composition Workshop
Making images throughout the afternoon—either quickly with reckless abandon or slowly with careful consideration—we experiment with elements such as movement, action, voice and object. The frame of our making process varies greatly as we continuously engage with these questions:
What is an image? How many distinct components does an image have? Where are the boundaries of an image; when does it begin, end?
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thefidget space |
02/15/12 |
thefidget space, Philadelphia |
SuiteFranchon Presents: Peace, Love and Poetry
Presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen February 16, 2012 "A Soul Opera...telling stories of love & life through songs and poetry!" Local and regional artist perform dramatic stories of love and life using a unique blend of poetry and songs backed by a live band and DJ. Hosted by SuiteFranchon. Featuring the Best Kept Soul Band. |
World Cafe Live at the Queen |
02/16/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
Valentine's Dances of Universal Peace
Presented 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 |
Lower Merion Friends Meeting Activities Building, Merion Station |
House (1977)
Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute February 17, 2012 Only recently unearthed, Nobuhiko Obayashi’s trippy 1977 film about a group of schoolgirls who are menaced by evil spirits, bloodthirsty pianos, and a demonic housecat at a creepy country house has to be seen to be believed. Too absurd to be genuinely terrifying, yet too nightmarish to be merely comic, House is one of the most exciting genre discoveries in years.
This film, directed by Nobuhiko Ohbayahi, is rated R. |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
02/17/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
Presented by University of Pennsylvania - Theatre Arts Program at Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts - Bruce Montgomery Theatre February 16-February 17, 2012 This is a workshop production of University of Pennsylvania Theatre Arts majors, with senior Theatre Arts major Danielle Bainbridge directing.
Acclaimed as "an American masterpiece" (Newsweek), Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 is a stunning new work of "documentary theatre" in which Anna Deavere Smith uses the verbatim words of people who experienced the Los Angeles riots to expose and explore the devastating human impact of that event. From nine... |
University of Pennsylvania - Theatre Arts Program |
02/16/12 -
02/17/12 |
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts - Bruce Montgomery Theatre, Philadelphia |
9th Annual AAGA Art Auction
Presented by Drexel University Arts Administration Graduate Student Association February 17, 2012 This is the 9th Annual AAGA Art Auction, which all fund go to support Drexel's Arts Administration students participation to Arts Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. The auction hosts numerous artists' work, tickets to everything from the Opera Company of Philadelphia's Dark Sisters to Phillies games. This year we will be auctioning off Steven Spann paintings and a Mummers Costume.
The auction will feature live music, hors d'oeuvres, and drinks. |
Drexel University Arts Administration Graduate Student Association |
02/17/12 |
Constantine D. Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building, Philadelphia |
Penn Glee Club 150th Anniversary Show
Presented by Penn Glee Club at Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater February 17, 2012 The Penn Glee Club is proud to present its 150th Anniversary Show! On Friday, February 17th, the club will present an originally-scripted one-act musical by the undergraduate club, featuring music ranging from barbershop to Broadway to Styx. On Saturday, February 18th, the one-act musical will be followed by a concert with a chorus of the current Glee Club and alumni, and the evening will close with a dessert reception to celebrate the 150th Year of Glee. |
Penn Glee Club |
02/17/12 |
Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater, Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Teen Company Improv Workshop
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company February 18, 2012 In this hilarious and active class, you will use your imagination and teamwork to create characters, skits and stories while thinking on your feet. Learn to trust your instincts, your imagination and your fellow actors! For grades 9-12. |
Arden Theatre Company |
02/18/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
XPN Welcomes David Johansen
Presented 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 Club - Gild Hall, Arden |
Wizard of Oz
Presented by Broadway Theatre of Pitman at Broadway Theatre of Pitman February 16-February 18, 2012 It's one of the most famous stories ever told. Follow Dorothy on her adventure from Kansas through the World of Oz. During her trip down the Yellow Brick Road, she meets wonderful friends (a Scarecrow, a Tinman and a Cowardly Lion) who join her on her journey. Watch as this famous foursome battles the Wicked Witch of the West and visits the Wizard in this all-time family favorite. |
Broadway Theatre of Pitman |
02/16/12 -
02/18/12 |
Broadway Theatre of Pitman, Pitman |
Decoherence: Video, Performance & Installation by John Luna
Presented 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 |
Paradigm Gallery + Studio, Philadelphia |
Superheroes Who Are Super!
Presented by Save The Day Productions at Plays and Players Theater February 17-February 18, 2012 Save The Day Productions signature series Superheroes Who Are Super! delivers word-for-word staged readings of comic books that at once celebrate and parody the soap operatic qualities of classic comics. Each performance runs approximately one hour and features comic books brought to life with the best in low budget costumes and special effects, witty word play and absurd physical hijinks.
Superheroes is the proud recipient of a 2010 Best in Philly award from... |
Save The Day Productions |
02/17/12 -
02/18/12 |
Plays and Players Theater, Philadelphia |
Superheroes Who Are Super!
Presented by Plays & Players at Plays and Players Theater February 17-February 18, 2012 Save The Day Productions signature series Superheroes Who Are Super! delivers word-for-word staged readings of comic books that at once celebrate and parody the soap operatic qualities of classic comics. Each performance runs approximately one hour and features comic books brought to life with the best in low budget costumes and special effects, witty word play and absurd physical hijinks.
Superheroes is the proud recipient of a 2010 Best in Philly award from... |
Plays & Players |
02/17/12 -
02/18/12 |
Plays and Players Theater, Philadelphia |
Musical Theater Master Class with Michael Borton
Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center February 18, 2012 Performer, educator and music director, Michael Borton, will teach young singers how to use their skills to achieve Musical Theater success! Borton will share audition pointers as well as musical and dramatic techniques to improve performance. In addition to learning a group number, participants are invited to bring their favorite song for individualized feedback. Borton has spent the past decade performing, educating, and music directing in local and regional theater. He has performed in... |
Darlington Arts Center |
02/18/12 |
Darlington Arts Center, Garnet Valley |
The Arc of Delaware County's 9th Annual Comedy Night
Presented by The Arc of Delaware County February 18, 2012 It's a night full of laughter at The Arc of Delaware County's 9th Annual Comedy Night! The night will feature comedians Eric McMahon and Ray Wagner from Heliumn, with NBC10’s Steve Highsmith as the Master of Ceremonies. There will also be gift basket raffles, a silent auction, and an amazing buffet dinner. All proceeds from the night will go to furthering The Arc's social and recreational programs and its advocacy efforts for people with developmental and intellectual... |
The Arc of Delaware County |
02/18/12 |
The Lazaretto Ballroom , Essington |
Stories From the Wild
Presented by Public Eye: Artists for Animals at Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch February 18, 2012 Join Public Eye: Artists for Animals and The Parkway Central Library Children's Department for our hands-on program, “Stories from the Wild,” with storytelling, art projects, and creative movement. The featured book, “Lightfoot the Deer,” written by naturalist & author Thornton W. Burgess and told by storyteller Loretta-Lucy Miller, is an exciting tale about a courageous deer who survives the perils of the wild with the help of human and animal friends. Artist... |
Public Eye: Artists for Animals |
02/18/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch, Philadelphia |
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UPenn's 4A Presents: The African Company Presents, Richard III
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UPenn's African American Arts Alliance |
02/17/12 -
02/18/12 |
Class of ’49 Auditorium, Houston Hall, Philadelphia |
PDP Presents an Informance with Choreographer Faye Driscoll
Presented 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 |
Performance Garage, 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 College - Goodhart Hall, Bryn Mawr |
