Events
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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!
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ASA Sports Shows |
02/16/12 -
02/19/12 |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks |
Panel Discussion: Global Masculinities and Manhood
Presented by Penn Bookstore at University of Pennsylvania Bookstore February 23, 2012 Panelists define what makes a man who he is within his own culture. Contributors discuss how masculinity can be effected by war and conflict, defined in relation to race, ethnicity and sexuality, and expressed in cultural activities such as sports and cinema.
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Penn Bookstore |
02/23/12 |
University of Pennsylvania Bookstore, Philadelphia |
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Endurance Sports Expo
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02/25/12 -
02/26/12 |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks |
Branch: A Baseball Legend
Presented by Society Hill Playhouse at Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse February 3-February 26, 2012 In this facinating look at a pivitol moment in sports history, Branch Rickey, general manager and part owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, addresses a group of people in the Ebbet's field conference room and relates the sotry of how major league baseball's color barrier was broken with the hiring of Jackie Robinson in 1947.
Branch is a play about racism in American culture, and about one man who did something about it when the timing and oppurtunity were right. It is being...
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Society Hill Playhouse |
02/03/12 -
02/26/12 |
Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse, Philadelphia |
2012 Best of Britain Show
Presented by Simeone Automotive Museum at Simeone Foundation February 11-February 26, 2012 Our annual Best of Britain show will open on Saturday, February 11th and will run until Sunday, February 26th. This year, the theme is the “Battle of Britain” between Triumph and MG. This is the 50th anniversary (generally speaking) of the Midget, MGB, TR4 and Spitfire, and we will have examples of each. Plus, we’ll have MGC vs. TR250/6, MGB GT vs GT6 and more. We’ll also have a special section devoted to V-8 powered British sports cars, including a Cobra roadster and...
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Simeone Automotive Museum |
02/11/12 -
02/26/12 |
Simeone Foundation, Philadelphia |
Beginners Digital Camera Class
Presented by Katydid Photography February 6-February 27, 2012 You will learn how to master your digital camera over this four week course. Learn to understand what each function on your camera is and more importantly what it does. Not only will we explore the buttons and dials, we will cover proper exposure using ISO, f-stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, lenses, flash and composition. Discover how to stop the action of sports photos and learn how to take beautiful portraits of your loved ones. A separate weekend field trip is included to try out...
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Katydid Photography |
02/06/12 -
02/27/12 |
Katydid's Photography Studio, Warminster |
Beginner Digital Camera Class
Presented by Katydid Photography February 8-February 29, 2012 You will learn how to master your digital camera over this four week course. Learn to understand what each function on your camera is and more importantly what it does. Not only will we explore the buttons and dials, we will cover proper exposure using ISO, f-stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, lenses, flash and composition. Discover how to stop the action of sports photos and learn how to take beautiful portraits of your loved ones. A separate weekend field trip is included to try out...
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Katydid Photography |
02/08/12 -
02/29/12 |
Kaydid Photography Studio, Warminster |
Sports Raffle and Auction
Presented by Access Sports at Wells Fargo Center March 3, 2012 Access Sports is presenting a sports networking, auction and dinner fundraising event at the private Cadillac Grille in the Wells Fargo Center. Access Sports provides sports tickets and clinics to handicapped and underprivileged people. Help them continue their mission of creating memorable sports experiences for at-risk and special needs individuals while enjoying a wonderful sports-oriented social networking evening.
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Access Sports |
03/03/12 |
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia |
Skeeball League
Presented by United Social Sports at Buffalo Billiards January 8-March 8, 2012 Come play with USS! United Social Sports is the newest social sports league in Philadelphia, and also the most fun! It's the only group to offer skeeball. Yes, skeeball! Just like down the shore. Groups and solo players welcome! Make new friends and have a lot of fun!
Check it out and register at USSphilly.com.
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United Social Sports |
01/08/12 -
03/08/12 |
Buffalo Billiards, Philadelphia |
Shamrock Shuffle St. Paddy's Day Bar Crawl
Presented by Barcrawls.com at Various Locations March 17, 2012 Good things are coming your way! BarCrawls.com is back for St. Patrick's Day 2012 with it's Crawl for Gold! Spread some shamrock spirit and gather your friends, sports teams and clubs to toast to the luckiest day of the year. Purchase advance tickets for the best prices. Tickets will also be on sale the night of the event at the registration sites. Just be sure to come out and celebrate because everyone deserves to get lucky on St. Patty's Day!
To Crawl:
Pick Your...
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Barcrawls.com |
03/17/12 |
Various Locations, |
Crossing the Pond
Presented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania at Historical Society of Pennsylvania March 21, 2012 A vast number of immigrants came to America from Eastern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Border changes, language differences, political considerations, and exotic-sounding surnames often complicate the search for Austrian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Rusyn, Slovak, Ukrainian, and other Eastern European ancestors. Traditional methods and online resources for tracking ancestors both in the United States and the old country will be discussed, as well as techniques for...
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania |
03/21/12 |
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
33rd Annual West Chester Playschool Live and Silent Auction
Presented by West Chester Playschool March 24, 2012 This year’s Live and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, March 24 at the West Chester Senior Center, 530 East Union Street; doors open at 6pm. The Auction is open to the adult public. Admission is FREE and includes FREE food and cash bar. Some items up for auction include: an Ocean City, NJ beach house, an autographed Roy Oswalt baseball, a week of time sharing, and more! All proceeds benefit the children of West Chester Playschool.
FREE Admission, FREE food & cash...
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West Chester Playschool |
03/24/12 |
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Yoga Challenge
Presented by Studio 1831 December 8, 2011-March 29, 2012 Check out our winter Yoga Challenge – Studio 1831’s newest yoga class designed specifically for athletes and winter sports enthusiasts. Warm up your muscles with poses that focus on balance, strength, and flexibility. Instructor Emily Golomb will ensure you embrace winter with energy and poise. Challenging for all levels, beginners encouraged. Join us every Thursday at 6:15 pm beginning December 8. See you then!
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Studio 1831 |
12/08/11 -
03/29/12 |
Studio 1831, Philadelphia |
Saturday Kids Matinee - The Sandlot (1993)
Presented by County Theater at County Theater March 31, 2012 It is almost Opening Day! Show your colors and wear something from your favorite sports team and get free popcorn and a prize!
Eager to make friends, new kid in town Scotty heads for the neighborhood sandlot to join in on the baseball game. He’s not any good, but the others grow to accept him as they teach him about the sport. His joy turns to horror, though, when he launches a ball signed by Babe Ruth into the junkyard of a crotchety neighbor with a menacing dog....
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County Theater |
03/31/12 |
County Theater, Doylestown |
JCC Camps Open House
Presented by Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center April 1, 2012 Come tour the facility and learn about the outstanding programs! Meet the Directors, Create a Craft, and Giveaways! For ages 3-14 - Excellent Camper/Staff Ratio - Extended Day Available - Daily Swim Lessons - Sports Clinics - Creative Arts - Splash Park Water Playground - Ropes Challenge Course - Fishing/Boating **Redeem Coupon at Open House $50 OFF per camper (New Families Only)**
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Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center |
04/01/12 |
JCC Camps at Medford, Medford |
Bucks Biggest Loser Contest
Presented by NAC and Refresh, Wellness, Weight Loss and Cosmetics at Newtown Athletic Club January 16-April 6, 2012 The biggest contest of this nature ever in Bucks County offering a $2000 Grand Prize! This is a 12 week weight loss contest which includes all 4 components of successful weight loss: 1) physician assisted and non-assisted weight loss programming (including meal planning), 2) personal training, 3) NAC Chiropractic and Sports Therapy care and 4) access to the Newtown Athletic Club, a Top 100 Club in America since 1992. This contest is open to the general public; you do not need to be a member...
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NAC and Refresh, Wellness, Weight Loss and Cosmetics |
01/16/12 -
04/06/12 |
Newtown Athletic Club, Newtown |
Beginners Digital Camera Class
Presented by Katydid Photography March 20-April 10, 2012 Hands-on class with Professional Photographer and Educator, Kathy Peoples, C. P. P.. Learn how to use the functions of your digital camera correctly and get out of Auto! Class covers Scene modes, P, S, Tv, Av, f-stops, shutter speeds, ISO, depth of field, composition, white balance, histograms, lenses & flash and more. Discover how to stop the action of sports photos and learn how to take beautiful portraits of your loved ones with soft blurry background bokeh. A small assignment given...
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Katydid Photography |
03/20/12 -
04/10/12 |
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2012 Score 4 Scholarships Basketball Tournament
Presented by Philadelphia Education Fund at University of Pennsylvania - Palestra April 15, 2012 Hosted by the Philadelphia Education Fund, this “NCAA style” bracket competition benefits the Philadelphia Scholars, a program providing college scholarships to deserving Philadelphia students. National and local sports and entertainment celebrities will be lending their basketball “expertise” to each of the teams involved. Here’s your chance to play on the Palestra, meet celebrity coaches and help Philly youth afford college! There will be no-experience,...
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Philadelphia Education Fund |
04/15/12 |
University of Pennsylvania - Palestra, Philadelphia |
Point Entertainment presents Two Funny Philly Guys
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre April 28, 2012 Listeners to Sports Radio WIP are no strangers to these two funny Philly guys. On the morning show, Joe Conklin, the man of “a thousand” voices, does uncanny impressions of Harry Kalas and Charles Barkley, to Bill Clinton and Ed Rendell. Big Daddy Graham, who hosts the overnight shift, originally started out as a musical comedian opening for rock shows, now focuses on what he calls observational comedy, telling stories about living in Philadelphia. This show sold out when the...
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The Colonial Theatre |
04/28/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Doug Church & Tom Sadge
Presented by Broadway Theatre of Pitman at Broadway Theatre of Pitman June 23, 2012 Doug Church, the voice of Elvis, has toured the US as well as Bangkok, Hong Kong, Europe, and Canada. He is the winner of The World's Best Elvis Tribute Artist. He is truly an international star.
As a Neil Diamond impersonator, Tom Sadge is much in demand year-round for large state and county fairs as well as benefits and fundraisers. Tom has entertained many thousands at corporate functions, conventions, and charitable events. He has also performed aboard Carnival Cruise Line's...
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Broadway Theatre of Pitman |
06/23/12 |
Broadway Theatre of Pitman, Pitman |
South Philly Tour
Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at South Philadelphia April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 One of the most vibrant, eclectic, historic and fascinating neighborhoods in the city is bounded by South Street to the north, the sports stadiums to the south, Broad Street to the west and the Delaware River to the east. This is where the Italian and Irish immigrants arrived in the 19th Century, the site of the oldest church in Philadelphia, Old Swedes', and where Rocky ran. You’ll see vibrant market stalls, traditional Italian grocery stores, spice shops, bakeries and great...
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Awfully Nice Tours |
04/01/11 -
03/15/15 |
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Philly Mini Golf
Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square September 23, 2009 - Ongoing The 18-hole Philadelphia-themed course allows Guests to putt through favorite icons including Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia Museum of Art, LOVE statue, Chinatown Friendship Gate, and on the 18th hole, putt through the crack in the Liberty Bell and land in front of Independence Hall. Plus, holes celebrating Philadelphia Sports teams and Philadelphia Music legends.
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
09/23/09 -
Ongoing |
Franklin Square, Philadelphia |