Events
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Philly Lindy Hop
Presented by Philly Lindy Hop at Arts Parlor May 1, 2010 - Ongoing Philly Lindy Hop is dedicated to spreading the love of Swing Dancing in Philadelphia. They offer classes on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons at the Arts Parlor on South Broad. They specialize in getting first-timers started, and training you up until you're a solid intermediate. Whether you'd like to learn in the evening or on the weekend, in progressive series or in drop-in lessons, Philly Lindy Hop offers something for everyone. Total newbies are invited to come start at the...
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Philly Lindy Hop |
05/01/10 -
Ongoing |
Arts Parlor, Philadelphia |
Media Farmers Market Every Thursday
Presented by Media Farmers Market May 13, 2010 - Ongoing The Media Farmers Market brings together local farmers, area residents and Media businesses to enhance our community, both socially and economically. Through weekly markets featuring fresh food producers and borough shops and restaurants, Media Farmers Market generates appreciation for seasonal agriculture and encourages the support of neighborhood businesses, regional growers, and fair trade establishments.
There are no membership fees. Time: Thursdays, 3-7pm, May 13 through November...
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Media Farmers Market |
05/13/10 -
Ongoing |
Media Theater Parking Lot, media |
John Brown's Legacy Cell Phone Tour
Presented by Civil War History Consortium at Various Locations June 11, 2010 - Ongoing John Brown had deep and rich connections to Philadelphia's anti-slavery community. Explore these connections with the stops on this cell phone tour. To access the tour, dial 215-399-9898. You will hear a brief introduction on Civil War Philadelphia and then an invitation to enter #13 to begin the John Brown tour. There is no extra charge for calling the tour number, although you will be charged for your cell phone minutes. All tour stops are in Philadelphia unless otherwise indicated.
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Civil War History Consortium |
06/11/10 -
Ongoing |
Various Locations, |
Lincoln 200 Festival Sampler Cell Phone Tour
Presented by Civil War History Consortium at Various Locations June 11, 2010 - Ongoing Twelve tour stops tell the stories of sites near the Independence Mall location of the July 2009 festival, as well as the stories of libraries, museums and historic sites who helped to interpret Lincoln's life and Civil War Philadelphia. To access the tour, dial 215-399-9898 and enter the number for the stop. There is no extra charge for calling the tour number, although you will be charged for your cell phone minutes.
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Civil War History Consortium |
06/11/10 -
Ongoing |
Various Locations, |
Independence National Historical Park Cell Phone Tour
Presented by Independence National Historical Park at Independence National Historical Park June 11, 2010 - Ongoing Independence National Historical Park is pleased to announce a new cell phone program. By dialing 267-519-4295 visitors are able to listen 24/7 to the stories the buildings tell. Park Rangers briefly explain the history behind the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Washington Square and the other park buildings. Designed to be user friendly and flexible, visitors may access the stops in any order or go in sequence for a tour of the park. Small signs are posted around the park with the numbers...
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Independence National Historical Park |
06/11/10 -
Ongoing |
Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia |
Laurel Hill Cemetery North Cell Phone Tour
Presented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery June 11, 2010 - Ongoing Visitors to Laurel Hill can now bring their cell phones and tune into an audio tour that highlights the oldest section of the Cemetery. The only cost associated with this tour is the minutes for your specific cell phone plan. An introductory exhibit, kiosk with maps, directions for dialing in, and the first stop are all located at the main entrance. You are invited to visit as many stops in whatever order you please to hear some of the stories of those now resting peacefully at the...
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Laurel Hill Cemetery |
06/11/10 -
Ongoing |
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia |
Museum Without Walls: Audio
Presented by Fairmount Park Art Association at Various Locations June 10, 2010 - Ongoing Museum Without Walls™: Audio is a new kind of interpretive program for Philadelphia’s public art. Each audio program is told by a variety of people from all walks of life who are connected to the sculpture by knowledge, experience or affiliation. Nearly 100 “voices” at 35 stops explore 51 sculptures along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Kelly Drive. Just use your cell phone to dial 215-399-9000 and the stop number located on the sign in front of the...
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Fairmount Park Art Association |
06/10/10 -
Ongoing |
Various Locations, |
Philadelphia Chocolate Tours
Presented by Philadelphia Chocolate Tours at Various Locations June 25, 2010 - Ongoing We provide public and private guided walking and tasting tours of unique Philadelphia chocolate shops and cafes. Savor America's favorite flavor while walking off the calories!
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Philadelphia Chocolate Tours |
06/25/10 -
Ongoing |
Various Locations, |
The Capital Grille Announces Pre-Theatre Menu
Presented by The Capital Grille at Capital Grille August 18, 2010 - Ongoing The Capital Grille announces a Pre-Theatre menu, a prix-fixe menu for theatre-goers and early diners. Contact The Capital Grille for details at 215-545-9588.
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The Capital Grille |
08/18/10 -
Ongoing |
Capital Grille, Philadelphia |
Media 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll
Presented by Media Arts Council at Media Borough August 14, 2010 - Ongoing Join the Media Arts Council (M.A.C.) at the monthly 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll in downtown Media, PA.
This family-friendly event feature activities and events designed specifically to engage and excite artists from ages 2 to 200! Enjoy live music, take in visiting artist exhibitions peppered throughout Media's many quaint shops, get inspired with seasonal projects and check out the monthly "special arts event" hosted by MAC. (You never know what they have planned... could be...
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Media Arts Council |
08/14/10 -
Ongoing |
Media Borough, Media |
Uncle Sam's Trail to Independence
Presented by Uncle Sam's Philadelphia Tours August 9, 2010 - Ongoing Our walking tour of historic Philadelphia follows the very same roadways where many fought for independence. Experience numerous sites and stories that were a special part of Philadelphia as Washington, Jefferson, Hancock, Adams, Franklin, Lee and so many others worked a course to the birth of a new nation.
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Uncle Sam's Philadelphia Tours |
08/09/10 -
Ongoing |
Uncle Sam's Philadelphia Tours, Philadelphia |
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Pay-What-You-Wish Sundays at Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
08/26/10 -
Ongoing |
Philadelphia Museum of Art - Eakins Oval, Philadelphia |
The Erotic Literary Salon
Presented by The Erotic Literary Salon at Time September 21, 2010 - Ongoing Come hear and see what all of Philadelphia, the Daily News and the Philadelphia Inquirer are talking about. Susana Mayer, Ph.D., is the creator and Salonnière of this comfortable and safe space to hear erotic words and exchange information on favorite authors, websites and blogs. You may participate as a writer, reader, story teller, spoken word performer, or just come to listen, enjoy and applaud. Resident Nonagenarian (93-years young woman) often reads her first-person...
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The Erotic Literary Salon |
09/21/10 -
Ongoing |
Time, Philadelphia |
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Happy Hour
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Valanni Restaurant & Lounge |
08/26/10 -
Ongoing |
Valanni, Philadelphia |