Events
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The Walworth Farce
Presented by Inis Nua Theatre Company May 8-May 27, 2012 What can happen when we become stuck by the stories we tell about our lives? Following on the success of Inis Nua’s production of Bedbound in 2010, visit the world of Enda Walsh again in the rundown London bedsit of a seemingly exiled father and his two sons. Twisting and turning, this farce combines uproarious comedic moments with shocking realism to portray a family absorbed by their own personal mythology.
Originally commissioned by Druid Theatre Company, The...
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Inis Nua Theatre Company |
05/08/12 -
05/27/12 |
Off Broad Street Theatre, Philadelphia |
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A Shift in Gravity
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Bushfire Theatre of the Performing Arts |
05/15/12 -
05/27/12 |
Bushfire Theatre of the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
Ziplining with Let's Go Outdoors (Roundtop Mountain Resort - Vertical Trek)
Presented by Let's Go Outdoors at Cheltenham Square Mall May 27, 2012 Let's Go Outdoors wants to take you on a thrill of a lifetime – one to never be forgotten. You will conquer what’s been rated as the best zip line experience in Pennsylvania by an industry insider.
Participants will “hook on” to 10 outrageous zip lines (up to 400 feet in length), as well as experience rope bridges, tarzan swings, cargo nets & scenic walks.
The Vertical Trek is for ages 10+. All participants must be between 70-250 lbs....
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Let's Go Outdoors |
05/27/12 |
Cheltenham Square Mall, Philadelphia |
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Robin Hood - Grandparents; Day!
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Arden Theatre Company |
05/27/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
The Magic of David Smith
Presented by Grasso's Magic Theatre at Grasso's Magic Theatre May 27, 2012 David Smith is a professional juggler and sideshow performer. He has appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly and was a semi-finalist on America's Got Talent. He has written, directed and starred in several shows for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. He recently performed in Caesar’s Palace of Fun at the Walnut Street Theatre.
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Grasso's Magic Theatre |
05/27/12 |
Grasso's Magic Theatre, Philadelphia |
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Arden Drama School Teen Company Pizza Party
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Arden Theatre Company |
05/27/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
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Kidsfest
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Gamut Classic Theatre |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
Gamut Classic Theatre, Harrisburg |
Franklin Square Memorial Day Celebration
Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square May 25-May 28, 2012 You're invited to kick off the summer season with free activities for the whole family.
Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penn’s original five squares.
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
05/25/12 -
05/28/12 |
Franklin Square, Philadelphia |
Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches
Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center May 26-May 28, 2012 Eleven one-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are scattered all over Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s and America’s history.
Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, then...
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
Historic Philadelphia Center, Philadelphia |
New Voices Cabaret
Presented by Society Hill Playhouse at Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse April 3-May 29, 2012 HEAR TOMORROW'S STARS TODAY!
JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT IN THE RED ROOM AT THE SOCIETY HILL PLAYHOUSE.
7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
HEAR AT LEAST THREE PERFORMERS EACH NIGHT FOR ONLY $10 PLUS A ONE-DRINK MINIMUM
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Society Hill Playhouse |
04/03/12 -
05/29/12 |
Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse, Philadelphia |
Milton Rutherford's 150 Years of Doylestown
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at County Theater May 29, 2012 See the original slide presentation with Milton Rutherford recorded live at the Mercer Museum. Follow along as Milton takes you on a walking tour of Doylestown as it was in the early 1900s and shows you how different it looks today. Introduction by Bruce Rutherford. Seats are limited. Advance reservations available at Rutherford's Camera Shop, 23 West State St. Doylestown. Limited seating capacity. First come-first served.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/29/12 |
County Theater, Doylestown |
Celebrate Arts and Aging - 'The Missing Rose' Presented by All that Drama
Presented by Spring Garden Center at Spring Garden Center May 29, 2012 Enjoy theatre at the Garden as All that Drama performs an original play that tells the story of a lost but not forgotten love of Paul's childhood.
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Spring Garden Center |
05/29/12 |
Spring Garden Center, Philadelphia |
Musical Theater Dance Workshop for Teens
Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center May 29, 2012 Learn the ins and outs of dancing in musical theater! A great introduction for students hoping to take part in school musicals or for those who would like to explore more jazz styles.
Class size limited. Pre-registration required.
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Darlington Arts Center |
05/29/12 |
Darlington Arts Center, Garnet Valley |
Doylestown Bicentennial Mock Trial
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Bucks County Courthouse May 30, 2012 "Actors" from the Doylestown Bar Association will be recreating the murder trial of Dr. William Chapman in Court Room #1. Dr. Chapman died in 1831. His death was ruled a homicide and the accused person was hung amid much fanfare at a facility on Almshouse Road. This is a limited seating event. First come, first served.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/30/12 |
Bucks County Courthouse, Doylestown |
Hilarium Comedy Show
Presented by Laff House Comedy Club at Laff House May 30, 2012 Comedian Evan Polk (@EvanPolk) presents this premiere event placed in the heart of the center city area of Philadelphia and is close to electric Olde City, admirable Penns Landing and South Street shops.
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Laff House Comedy Club |
05/30/12 |
Laff House, Philadelphia |
Parx Comedy & Open Mic Night
Presented by PARX Casino & Racing at 360 THREE SIXTY at parx May 10-May 31, 2012 Join us Thursday Nights! Are you a comedy genius? Can you make people laugh? Do you think you have something funny to say? Now's your chance to shine! Each week guests will enjoy a hilarious opening act, sidesplitting headliner...and YOU! Sign up and see if you can get the last laugh! Enter at www.parxcasino.com/comedyshow for your chance at the last laugh. Must be 21 or older to participate in Parx Comedy and Open Mic...
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PARX Casino & Racing |
05/10/12 -
05/31/12 |
360 THREE SIXTY at parx, Bensalem |
Kristin Chenoweth
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Academy of Music June 1, 2012 Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Kristin Chenoweth effortlessly transitions between stage, television and film with the captivating grace that only she can project. Beloved by Broadway fans for her triumphant Tony-nominated star turn as the original Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, she has also appeared on ABC's Pushing Daisies and Fox's runaway hit, Glee. As a concert artist, she has performed to sold-out crowds at Carnegie Hall, Donmar Warehouse, Lincoln Center,...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
06/01/12 |
Academy of Music, Philadelphia |
Boys' Latin Night of the Arts
Presented by Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School June 1, 2012 The Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School Dining Hall will be home to the Boys Latin Night of the Arts! Come on down and check out what these young men can do!
This exciting night includes:
- Musical acts by talented students!
- Amazing student artwork!
- Two dramatic scenes and one monologue by the acting troupe Ars Gratia Artis!
- Stand-up comedy!
- A performance by the step team!
- A charity bake...
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Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School |
06/01/12 |
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School Dining Hall, Philadelphia |
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Arden Theatre Company LGBT/Cabaret Night
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Arden Theatre Company |
06/01/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
Skippyjon Jones
Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre for Kids June 2, 2012 Skippyjon Jones is a little kitten with big ears and even bigger dreams! He longs to be someone different, so he transforms himself into Skippito Friskito, the greatest canine sword fighter in old Mexico. But when Skippyjon is challenged by a bullying bee, will he be a 'fraidy-cat or the top dog? Find out in Judy Schachner's charming musical encouraging kids to follow their dreams.
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Walnut Street Theatre |
06/02/12 |
Walnut Street Theatre for Kids, Philadelphia |
The Three Little Pigs
Presented by Ritz Theatre Company at Ritz Theatre Company May 31-June 2, 2012 Oink, Oink, Oink! Meet some house-building Pigs and a Big Bad Wolf in this family favorite. Which house will be sturdy enough to hold up when there is trouble? Start the summer off with a fun reminder that hard work pays off!
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Ritz Theatre Company |
05/31/12 -
06/02/12 |
Ritz Theatre Company, Oaklyn |
Art & Film Festival
Presented by Tyme Gallery at Tyme Gallery June 2, 2012 Art & Film Festival sponsored by Tyme Gallery & the Haverford Guild of Craftsmen at Villanova University in the Connelly Center in the Villanova Room. The theme is HOPE.
Artists can apply for booth space and filmakers can apply for their sort at madametyme@tymegallery.com.
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Tyme Gallery |
06/02/12 |
Tyme Gallery, Havertown |
Doylestown Bicentennial Lunch with Oscar and Anna
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Highland Farm Bed and Breakfast June 2, 2012 Oscar Hammerstein's II front lawn will be the bucolic setting for a "bring your own lunch" sing-along social. Feel free to join Jessie Barth, author of a forthcoming book about Hammerstein and Highland Farm, in dressing as one of your favorite Rodgers and Hammerstein characters (or not). She will lead the audience in singing songs from Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. Owner and Innkeeper of Highland Farm Bed & Breakfast, Christine...
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Doylestown Historical Society |
06/02/12 |
Highland Farm Bed and Breakfast, Doylestown |
Doylestown's County Seat Bicentennial Celebration
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Doylestown, Bucks County May 28-June 2, 2012 2012 will be celebrated as a milestone year for Doylestown as we will mark the 200th anniversary of Doylestown becoming the county seat of Bucks County. To commemorate, we are planning a weeklong event to take place beginning from Memorial Day, May 28th to Saturday, June 2nd. Planned activities included: a Moustache Contest; Art Exhibition; Antique Car Show; Walking Tours; Historical Lectures; Mock Trial; School Plaque Dedication; Fashion Show; Veterans Appreciation Day; Time Capsule...
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/28/12 -
06/02/12 |
Doylestown, Bucks County, Doylestown |
Parlor Tricks & Carnival Games Fundraiser
Presented by ArcheDream for Humankind at Latvian Society (The Philadelphia Society of Free Letts) June 2, 2012 In the style and fashion of the Columbian exposition in 1893. ArcheDream for HUMANKIND cordially invites you to an evening of games, prizes, entertainment, and chivalry. Costumes encouraged.
Ticket prices include:
- Full show of ArcheDream's DEEP BLUE in two parts
- 2 tickets to be used for drinks (for 21+ with ID) or games
- Raffled items and prize items including paintings and drawings by Alan Bell, ADHK Art Director, and items by Local...
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ArcheDream for Humankind |
06/02/12 |
Latvian Society (The Philadelphia Society of Free Letts), Philadelphia |
Just Drag- A Summer Masquerade
Presented by New Candlelight Theatre at New Candlelight Theatre June 2, 2012 Your NCT favorites are at it again. Join us for a wild and crazy night of Drag. Featured Queens are Anita Mann, Karyn Thomas, Shelita Buffet, Gracie Freebush and Jack Daniels. Special host: Melissa Joy Hart. Tickets include full dinner buffet and show.
NCT is partnering with Delaware Pride. Mention Delaware Pride or enter code DEPRIDE online and $5 will be donated to this nonprofit organization.
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New Candlelight Theatre |
06/02/12 |
New Candlelight Theatre, Ardentown |
Half-life: Circus-Theater Meets Science Fiction
Presented by Tangle Movement Arts June 1-June 2, 2012 Half-life is circus-theater meets science fiction: Eight women on trapeze survive the end of the world and ask, what comes next? Inspired by complex machines, survivalist propaganda, and the animal kingdom, Half-life is an exploration of utopian visions, strategies for getting through the apocalypse, humans vs. robots, systems, time, and decay. Tangle Movement Arts showcases its narrative, interactive style and builds and breaks connections between the ground and the air in this dance for...
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Tangle Movement Arts |
06/01/12 -
06/02/12 |
Funicular Railway Station, Philadelphia |
Jumpstart: Showcasing the Next Wave in Local Talent
Presented by Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe at Live Arts Studio May 31-June 2, 2012 The inaugural Jumpstart showcase will feature six individually unique, original, cutting-edge pieces. This year's artists are Jamarr Hall, Sahar Javedani, Jessica Morgan, The Brothers Beffa (Justin Rose and Scott Sheppard), The Naked Stark (Katherine Kiefer Stark, Megan Stern, and Barbara Tait), and Ilse Zoerb.
Be the first to witness the next wave of new performance talent in Philadelphia!
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Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe |
05/31/12 -
06/02/12 |
Live Arts Studio, Philadelphia |
Storytelling Spectacular
Presented by Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts June 2, 2012 Come to Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts for an evening of six tale-spinners sharing their true accounts of tribulation and triumph with the audience! Hosted by favorite Philly storyteller Hillary Rea, the event features a lineup of the city's top performers, including: Marjorie Fineberg Winther, named "Best Storyteller in Philadelphia" and winner of the 2012 First Person Arts Summer Grand Slam; R. Eric Thomas, featured TEDx2011 speaker whose solo show, Will You...
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Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts |
06/02/12 |
Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts, Philadelphia |
Are You There, McPhee?
Presented by McCarter Theatre at McCarter Theatre May 4-June 3, 2012 A Nantucket house with a mysterious past. A pair of abandoned children. An 11-pound lobster. Master playwright John Guare (House of Blue Leaves, Six Degrees of Separation) takes us on an epic and suspenseful ride in his newest play, a McCarter Theatre commission. Edmund Gowery is trapped and knows the only way to escape is to change his life—he just doesn’t know how. Guare spins a darkly comic and spine-tingling tale in what promises to be an unforgettable...
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McCarter Theatre |
05/04/12 -
06/03/12 |
McCarter Theatre, Princeton |