Events
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Organization |
Dates |
Location |
This Space For Rent
Presented by Media Arts Council May 14, 2011 - Ongoing This Space 4 Rent is an annual art exhibit and sale featuring the work of M.A.C. Registry Artists.
This year's event will open during the 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll May 14th ( featuring live music by pianist Anna Jarosz), and continue through May 20th at 300 W. State St. (the end of the trolley line).
Featured work will include original paintings, sculpture, handmade jewelry, photography, mixed media, textile work and more. This is a great opportunity to support local... |
Media Arts Council |
05/14/11 -
Ongoing |
End of the Trolley, Media |
Comedy at The Level
Presented by Rittenhouse Comedy December 14, 2011-December 31, 2014 The folks that bring you stand-up comedy at Noche on Tuesdays have added another night to the open mic scene in Center City. The newly renovated Level Room on 21st and Market will play host to this weekly event sponsored by Market Live Productions and Sly Fox Beer of Phoenixville. The kitchen is open (go for the "Almost Famous Roast Beef") and Sly Fox beers will be featured each week at special prices and giveaways! This event is no cover and great for groups large or small. Come... |
Rittenhouse Comedy |
12/14/11 -
12/31/14 |
The Level Room, Philadelphia |
Saturday Arabic and Arts Program
Presented by Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture January 28-June 2, 2012 Open to kindergartners through 8th graders, the Saturday Program focuses on Arabic instruction with reinforcement of the language through the arts. The first two hours is focused on the Arabic language , co-taught by two native speakers. They will divide the students into two groups, sometimes grouped by age and sometimes by Arabic skill level, depending on the activity. |
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture |
01/28/12 -
06/02/12 |
Salvation Army Kroc Center, Philadelphia |
Zumba
Presented by First Position Dance Arts January 18-June 30, 2012 Zumba® Fitness – When participants see a Zumba class in action, they can’t wait to give it a try. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students.
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First Position Dance Arts |
01/18/12 -
06/30/12 |
First Position Dance Arts, Ardmore |
Wednesday Quizzo - Center City
Presented by Philly Quizzo February 8-December 26, 2012 Quizzo (Pub Trivia) happens every Wednesday at The Blue Bear Tavern. Hosted by DJ Brandon!
Specials: $2.50 Miller Lite and kitchen open till midnight! |
Philly Quizzo |
02/08/12 -
12/26/12 |
Blue Bear Tavern, Philadelphia |
Queer 2 The T Radio Show
Presented by Queer 2 The T February 6, 2012-February 3, 2014 Queer 2 The T, the #1 Queer Sound from Germantown", plans to provide the LGBTQ community with political commentary, nightlife happenings and arts & culture events through online radio programming. Currently housed at Gtown Radio Station, a 501 (c) (3), the hosts aim to embrace all communities and provide a protected environment to examine the similarities in our "differences". Coupled with community initiatives, Queer 2 The T, strives to merge what has been coined... |
Queer 2 The T |
02/06/12 -
02/03/14 |
G-town Radio, Philadelphia |
Taste of the Avenue Food Tour
Presented by Taste 4 Travel June 21, 2012 Book a Taste of the Avenue Tour with Chef Jacquie!
Put on a comfortably elegant outfit and feed your refined palate as you meander down the streets of South Philly’s Restaurant Row at East Passyunk Avenue. Meet the owners and chefs that have made Philly famous for its outstanding cuisine, one of which is a James Beard Award nominee. The chefs will invite us into their kitchen to get an insider look, and then you’ll taste bite-sized homemade French truffles and... |
Taste 4 Travel |
06/21/12 |
East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Row, Philadelphia |
Chuckie Joseph Drum Classes
Presented by Mewa Nsoromma March 3, 2012-March 2, 2013 Weekly Saturday group drum lessons with Chuckie Joseph. Beginners are welcome. Bring a friend!
Chuckie Joseph is an amazing performer/ drummer of many different styles of percussion: a master of Guinea, Mali, Senegal- styles of djembe, all Afro-Cuban bata, Haitian drumming, all styles of Latin drumming, and congas.
Complementary coffee and tea will be available. |
Mewa Nsoromma |
03/03/12 -
03/02/13 |
Casa de Ferrera, Philadelphia |
Summer Camp 2012
Presented by Nelly Berman School of Music July 9-August 10, 2012 Travel through the ages and explore great music, art, and film this summer!
The summer camp is open to students ages 8-15 in piano, strings, brass/winds and voice.
Students will be grouped into two different sections each week based on age and musical experience, so you will be learning with other students who are at the same level. This is a very exciting and comprehensive program! In addition to chamber music, music history/theory, and private lessons, there will... |
Nelly Berman School of Music |
07/09/12 -
08/10/12 |
Nelly Berman School of Music, Haverford |
Hand-Eye Collaboration - Exhibition of Stained Glass Windows, Glass Sculpture and Digital Paintings
Presented by Stained Glass Project-Windows That Open Doors April 5-June 4, 2012 Exhibition of stained glass windows created by Germantown High School students in The Stained Glass Project: Windows that Open Doors in theafter-school program of the First United Methodist Church of Germantown in conjunction with the artwork of the founders of the project, Paula Mandel, glass sculptor and Joan Myerson Shrager, digital painter. The proejct is dedicated to the power of art to bring together people of all races, religions, ages and backgrounds. |
Stained Glass Project-Windows That Open Doors |
04/05/12 -
06/04/12 |
James E. Marks Intercultural Center, Drexel University, Philadelphia |
City of Murals Trolley Tour
Presented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia April 1-November 25, 2012 Tour one of five distinct neighborhoods with an experienced guide to see the rich culture and history come to life through the lens of Philadelphia's renowned murals. From landmark murals in Center City to off-the-beaten-path West Philadelphia, the murals show the heart and soul of its residents. A mural tour is a can’t-miss uniquely Philadelphia experience. |
Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia |
04/01/12 -
11/25/12 |
Mural Arts at The Gallery, Philadelphia |
Mural Mile Walking Tour
Presented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia April 1-November 30, 2012 Walk Center City Philadelphia’s Mural Mile with an expert guide to get an introduction to the Mural Arts Program’s renowned projects and see the City through the lens of its stunning public art. Learn about historic landmarks, rights movements, great places to shop and eat, and the City’s rich arts community. |
Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia |
04/01/12 -
11/30/12 |
Mural Arts at The Gallery, Philadelphia |
Outdoor Flying Trapeze Lessons Open for Spring Season
Presented by Fly School Circus Arts May 5-June 30, 2012 Fly through the air with the greatest of ease! Get your feet off the ground on the flying trapeze! Fly School Circus Arts opens their fourth spring season of outdoor flying trapeze lessons.
Northern Bucks County provides a beautiful backdrop for learning to swing in the open air! Two-hour lessons are offered three times a day (exact times TBA), Wednesday through Sunday. Lessons are open to adults and children, ages six and up.
“Flying trapeze lessons are a... |
Fly School Circus Arts |
05/05/12 -
06/30/12 |
Lions Camp Kirby, Upper Black Eddy |
Restore Bodywork & Reflexology
Presented by Restore Bodywork & Reflexology April 5-June 30, 2012 This therapy seeks to open the body from holding patterns through focus on the shoulders, neck, back/hips and legs/feet. There is also an increased awareness on clients breathing and healing from repetitive movements. The recipient of this massage feels a tremendous sense of deep relaxation while feeling energized and rejuvenated.
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Restore Bodywork & Reflexology |
04/05/12 -
06/30/12 |
Restore Bodywork & Reflexology, Philadelphia |
Henry Bermudez Exhibition Reception
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Print and Picture Collection June 14, 2012 Henry Bermudez
Print and Picture Hallway Gallery, 2nd floor
April 30th-June 30th, 2012
Bermudez’s drawings are steeped in mythical dream imagery, an otherworldliness. His figures emerge from the rich complexity of their settings, intertwining and flowing. His drawings exude a surrealistic atmosphere, suggesting a mythology full of cultures lost in the wilds of the jungle or living in a primordial world. Vines and trees are sinuous tangles emerging from the... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Print and Picture Collection |
06/14/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Print and Picture Collection, Philadelphia |
2nd Annual Argentine Tango Festival
Presented by Philadelphia Argentine Tango School May 25-May 28, 2012 Sensual, passionate, dramatic and dangerous, Argentine tango is a captivating social dance that emerged in Buenos Aires at the turn of the 20th Century. In essence little more than walking in someone else’s arms, the dance is notable for its accessibility, offering something for practitioners of all ages and physical abilities. The 2nd Annual Philadelphia Tango Festival will attract dancers from all over the country for 3 days and 4 nights of workshops, milongas (social dances)... |
Philadelphia Argentine Tango School |
05/25/12 -
05/28/12 |
Ruba Club, Philadelphia |
Summer Music Camp
Presented by Vacation Music Academy July 30-August 3, 2012 Fine arts summer music camp for children K-6. Classes offered for art, music, theater and dance. |
Vacation Music Academy |
07/30/12 -
08/03/12 |
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Mount Holly |
Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing (and more) Dancing with the MBJO
Presented by Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC June 24, 2012 Join the MBJO at the German-American Society of Trenton, NJ, monthly for dancing (ballroom, Latin and more...) featuring live music provided by their 23-piece big band, and incredible food. Sit and listen or get up and dance; just come out and have fun!
Food and alcohol are available for an extra charge. |
Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC |
06/24/12 |
German American Society of Trenton NJ, Trenton |
Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing (and more) Dancing with the MBJO
Presented by Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC July 29, 2012 Join the MBJO at the German-American Society of Trenton, NJ, monthly for dancing (ballroom, Latin and more...) featuring live music provided by their 23-piece big band, and incredible food. Sit and listen or get up and dance; just come out and have fun!
Food and alcohol are available for an extra charge. |
Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC |
07/29/12 |
German American Society of Trenton NJ, Trenton |
Lost Treasures
Presented by The Slingluff Gallery May 5-May 27, 2012 Philadelphia artist Jeff “Ralph” Stollenwerk's show, Lost Treasures, opens at The Slingluff Gallery. Lost Treasures is a collection of screenprints, most of which are printed on wood from photos taken under the EL line, specifically between Girard and M Street.
The show title, Lost Treasures, comes from an abandoned storefront he saw while walking under the EL. He also found a place with the best pancakes he's had in the city at the Golden... |
The Slingluff Gallery |
05/05/12 -
05/27/12 |
The Slingluff Gallery, Philadelphia |
Scuba Try It Classes
Presented by Scubadelphia May 3-September 30, 2012 Discover Scuba "try-it" experiences are a great way to determine if scuba diving is for you! In a little over an hour we provide you with gear, instructions on it's use and take you on a tour of the pool including the "dreaded deep end"! |
Scubadelphia |
05/03/12 -
09/30/12 |
Scubadelphia, Philadelphia |
APIARY 4 Launch Party & Literary Carnival
Presented by APIARY Magazine June 1, 2012 A big night of readings, slams, and dancing to celebrate Philly literature! Be the first in the city to get a free copy of APIARY 4, the biggest issue yet, featuring 45 of Philly's best poets and prose writers. Then stay to dance into the wee hours.
Featuring:
- Readings from APIARY 4 contributors, a who's who of the local literary scene
- Piñata poetry slam
- Bookish raffle with prizes from local booksellers
... |
APIARY Magazine |
06/01/12 |
Underground Arts, Philadelphia |
Researching African American Genealogy
Presented by African American Genealogy Group June 2, 2012 Presented by the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia and featuring noted genealogists and specialists including Gina Paige, Michael Hait, Angela Walton-Raji and Shamele Jordon. Topics include: the 1940 census, DNA testing, preserving family heirlooms, tracing slave owners, and more!
Limited parking available on premises.
Visit the website for more information! |
African American Genealogy Group |
06/02/12 |
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Philadelphia |
Israeli Shuk is Old Jerusalem Marketplace in Merion
Presented by Adath Israel June 3, 2012 Experience the sights, sounds, fragrances, and flavors of a Shuk (market) in Old Jerusalem. Visitors can try popular Israeli foods, purchase Judaica and Israeli products, enjoy Israeli and Jewish music and folk dancing, and connect with nonprofit organizations. Israeli-themed children's activities entertain youngsters as young as two years old with an interactive tour of Israel, while older children participate in "boot camp" and an archeological dig.
Vendors accept... |
Adath Israel |
06/03/12 |
Adath Israel, Merion Station |
1st Annual Ride For Cancer
Presented by The Eddie Francis Cancer Foundation June 10, 2012 1st AnThe starting point is the Philadelphia Naval Yard. We will be traveling North on Broad Street to Washington Avenue, East Bound on Washington Avenue to Delaware Avenue to the Aramingo Avenue ramp. Bear left onto I95 South. Precede South bound on I95 to Broad Street. Exit back to the Naval Yard.
Register now; there are a limited number of spaces available. |
The Eddie Francis Cancer Foundation |
06/10/12 |
Philadelphia Naval Yard, Philadelphia |
Strong Roots: A Latin Arts Explosion Weekend
Presented by Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas Inc. May 26-May 27, 2012 Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas presents Strong Roots: A Latin Arts Explosion featuring live musical performances by Johnny Cruz's Latin Jazz Ensemble, Zumba exercise sessions, cultural crafts, spoken word performances, and children's activities. |
Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas Inc. |
05/26/12 -
05/27/12 |
Race Street Pier, Philadelphia |
NAMIC - Philadelphia Chapter 2012 Paragon Award Ceremony
Presented by NAMIC Philadelphia June 5, 2012 The NAMIC Philadelphia Chapter will be awarding the 2012 Paragon Award to Karen Dougherty Buchholz, VP Administration, Comcast Corporation with a special introduction by David L. Cohen, EVO, Comcast Corporation. |
NAMIC Philadelphia |
06/05/12 |
Le Meridien, Philadelphia |
Latin Dance Night
Presented by PARX Casino & Racing at 360 THREE SIXTY at parx May 3-May 31, 2012 Totally Latin Thursdays! Hosted by Marianne with Philly's very own DJ Joe Figueroa. Spice it up! Totally Latin Thursdays are burning up the dance floor with zumba, salsa lessons and more. Don't miss it. |
PARX Casino & Racing |
05/03/12 -
05/31/12 |
360 THREE SIXTY at parx, Bensalem |
Free Opera Summer Series 2012: Rachmaninoff’s ALEKO and Rachmaninoff Songs
Presented by Russian Opera Workshop at Academy of Vocal Arts - Helen Corning Warden Theater June 25-June 28, 2012 Russian Opera Workshop presents its second annual free concert series at Academy of Vocal Arts. Participating opera artists arrive to Philadelphia from across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Russia. During the month of June, the vocal artists, pre-selected by an audition process, will study opera roles and the Russian language, and sing in vocal master classes in preparation for their public performances.
The Rachmaninoff Songs Concert (Monday, 6/25 only) features lecture... |
Russian Opera Workshop |
06/25/12 -
06/28/12 |
Academy of Vocal Arts - Helen Corning Warden Theater, Philadelphia |
Free Opera Summer Series 2012: Tchaikovsky’s The Queen of Spades (Pique Dame) and Russian Romances
Presented by Russian Opera Workshop at Academy of Vocal Arts - Helen Corning Warden Theater July 23-July 26, 2012 Russian Opera Workshop presents its second annual free concert series at Academy of Vocal Arts. Participating artists arrive to Philadelphia from across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Russia. During the month of July, the vocal artists, pre-selected by an audition process, will study opera roles and the Russian language, and sing in vocal master classes in preparation for their public performances.
The Russian Romances concert (Monday, 7/23) features lecture on... |
Russian Opera Workshop |
07/23/12 -
07/26/12 |
Academy of Vocal Arts - Helen Corning Warden Theater, Philadelphia |
