Events
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Memorial Day BBQ
Presented by Sesame Place at Sesame Place May 27, 2012 Join us in celebration of Memorial Day! Event includes buffet and character appearances in Big Bird’s Riverside Pavilion. After a fun-filled dinner, enjoy our Memorial Day fireworks display! Reservations are required and seating is limited. If booking with another family, please let the operator know they can take a note and we can seat you together. Or book under the same name if that is easier. Dinner takes place OUTSIDE at Big Bird's Riverside Pavilion.
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Sesame Place |
05/27/12 |
Sesame Place, Langhorne |
Memorial Day Fireworks
Presented by Sesame Place at Sesame Place May 27, 2012 The night sky will sparkle at Sesame Place, with a spectacular fireworks show, set to Sesame Street music, making the festivities on Memorial Day weekend truly memorable. Fireworks are at 9 p.m. Sunday Only. Twilight admission not valid. Entry into the park will be limited 5 minutes prior to the start of fireworks. Tip: For the best view watch from the park's front plaza! Time subject to change due to inclement weather.
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Sesame Place |
05/27/12 |
Sesame Place, Langhorne |
Designer Show House
Presented by Community Arts Center at Community Arts Center May 1-May 27, 2012 Community Arts Center will showcase the art of fine design in a Designer Show House. Featuring some of the most notable interior and landscape designers in the area, and artwork from Community Arts Center’s fine artists, participating designers and decorators will make over a historic,elegant stone farm house in Rose Valley built by EK Crothers of Media for the prominent Beatty family in 1928, and transform it into a luxurious space featuring the latest decorating styles and trends.
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Community Arts Center |
05/01/12 -
05/27/12 |
Community Arts Center, Wallingford |
Memorial Day Parade, Service and Reception
Presented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery May 27, 2012 The traditional Decoration Day service of the Grand Army Meade Post #1 will be recreated at historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, the site of the first Memorial Day Observance in Philadelphia in 1868. The entourage will gather at the resting place of General George Gordon Meade, hero of the Battle of Gettysburg, to perform the traditional service honoring all veterans who fell defending the nation. A wreath-laying, speeches and honor guards will enhance the ceremony.
The event is...
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Laurel Hill Cemetery |
05/27/12 |
Laurel Hill Cemetery, 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 |
Sue Tirrell
Presented by The Clay Studio April 3-May 27, 2012 Sue Tirrell received a BFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 1997. She has been a resident artist at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, MT; California State University, Chico; and the Custer County Art & Heritage Center in Miles City, MT. Her work is included in the public collections of the Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings, MT; the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, MT; the Custer County Art & Heritage Center in Miles City, MT; the Montana...
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The Clay Studio |
04/03/12 -
05/27/12 |
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Garden Highlights
Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor May 27, 2012 Delight in the sights and smells of the summer garden as the gardeners describe their work.
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Pennsbury Manor |
05/27/12 |
Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville |
Architecture Walking Tour: Avenue of the Arts
Presented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts - School of Fine Arts Gallery May 27, 2012 Although William Penn envisioned a grand civic boulevard for Broad Street, he would be dazzled by today's "Avenue of the Arts" with its rich assortment of building styles and functions. Marvel at the ornate Frank Furness-designed Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, celebrating Victorian eclecticism at its best. Gaze upward to the dramatic glass canopy of the Kimmel Center, designed by Rafael Vinoly, and in between see grand late Victorian and Beaux Arts commercial buildings. See...
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Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia |
05/27/12 |
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts - School of Fine Arts Gallery, Philadelphia |
Brandywine Polo - Opening Day Picnic & BBQ Pig Roast
Presented by Upcoming Events at Brandywine Polo Club May 27, 2012 Stay local this Memorial Day! To celebrate the season opening match at the Brandywine Polo Club, this event will be an old fashioned BBQ picnic pig roast in honor of Brandywine Area Youth Polo and craft beer tasting with our friends from Carolina Pit Stop. They'll be serving complimentary BBQ, a sampling of local craft beers, watching polo under the VIP pavilion, and listening to live music by the Mini Q's, one of the best funk/jazz bands in Philadelphia.
Enjoy the live polo...
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Upcoming Events |
05/27/12 |
Brandywine Polo Club, Kennett Square |
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.
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Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas Inc. |
05/26/12 -
05/27/12 |
Race Street Pier, Philadelphia |
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Kidsfest
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Gamut Classic Theatre |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
Gamut Classic Theatre, Harrisburg |
Tori Lawrence + Co. Performs at the Barnes Foundation's Philadelphia Opening
Presented by Tori Lawrence + Co. May 28, 2012 Tori Lawrence + Co. will be performing at the opening of the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. The dance company will present Awakened Ruins, a site-specific dance installation that explores the beauty, decay, and permanence of the forgotten, architectural forms that once existed. Fully coated in uneven and congealed patches of dried clay, five dancers join a violinist and pianist to embody a structure's erosion through time.
The Barnes Foundation's art collection...
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Tori Lawrence + Co. |
05/28/12 |
The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia |
The Peacock Café presents a Memorial Day BBQ
Presented by Grounds for Sculpture at Grounds for Sculpture May 28, 2012 Kick off the grilling season with a special Memorial Day BBQ at the Peacock Café. Enjoy all-American favorites while enjoying your favorite cold beverages.
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Grounds for Sculpture |
05/28/12 |
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton |
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center May 26-May 28, 2012 This Memorial Day weekend, the National Constitution Center will celebrate the people and events of our nation’s past. The American flag will be raised each morning during a special ceremony at the Center. Guests are invited to join in this event to learn proper flag raising protocol.
During the special program “Memorials: How a Nation Remembers” at 10 am, Noon and 2 pm, visitors will learn about monuments across the country, including Little Bighorn, the U.S.S....
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National Constitution Center |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Doylestown Bicentennial Car Show
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Fonthill Castle Museum May 28, 2012 Car from 1912-1960's, Take picture with Henry & Rollo (get "Where's Henry" card for chance to win prize at picnic), Barber Shop Quartet's, Chance to enter Raffles to benefit: Doylestown Historical Society (winners announced at picnic), Food vendors, Face Painting, and more.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/28/12 |
Fonthill Castle Museum, Doylestown |
Moustache Contest
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Doylestown, Bucks County April 1-May 28, 2012 We're having a contest for the best old-style mustache in town! Handlebar, waxed or non-waxed! All contestants are invited to march in the Doylestown Memorial Day Parade. We will select a best out of all contestants, and the winner gets 4 tickets to an upcoming Phillies game! The time for growing 'em is now! Interested in taking part? E-mail camplynn-e@verizon.net. Check our Facebook Page
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Doylestown Historical Society |
04/01/12 -
05/28/12 |
Doylestown, Bucks County, Doylestown |
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 |
Memorial Day Breakfast Car Show
Presented by Silver Diner May 28, 2012 The Silver Diner in Cherry Hill is teaming up with the Original Garden State Corvette Club to present the Memorial Day Breakfast Car Show, rain or shine.
Open to all makes, models and years, the show will feature cars, trucks and corvettes, as well as a U.S. Armed Forces vehicle display and music.
The first 200 cars to register will receive a free T-shirt. A $20 car entry fee is required the day of the show. Trophies will be awarded to "Best of" 16...
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Silver Diner |
05/28/12 |
Silver Diner, Cherry Hill |
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 |
Memorial Day Celebration
Presented by Historic Germantown: Freedom's Backyard at Historic Germantown: Freedom's Backyard May 28, 2012 Join the sites of Historic Germantown in celebrating Memorial Day! From 11 am-2pm explore Hood Cemetery (4901 Germantown Avenue) with tours at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. Then from Noon-3 pm visit the Concord School & Upper Burying Ground (6309 Germantown Avenue) with tours at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. At 2 pm hear the bell ring at the Concord School to honor those who have fought for our country and in celebration of the election of the new Board of Directors to the Concord School. Refreshments,...
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Historic Germantown: Freedom's Backyard |
05/28/12 |
Historic Germantown: Freedom's Backyard, Germantown |
Gloria Dei Old Swedes Picnic & Sexton SIdeshow Memorial Dei Music Festival
Presented by Sexton Sideshow at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Church May 28, 2012 Hear ye! Hear ye! Philadelphia Folk. Come to the Sexton Sideshow Memorial Day Family Picnic on the grounds of Gloria Dei “Old Swedes” Church. This event will provide Queen Village Folks with live music throughout the day, hamburgers and hotdogs hot off the grill, and beverages provided by our friends at Philadelphia Brewing Co. (Kenzinger).
This is a family friendly event so we’ll be providing soda and water as well. You are encouraged to “byo” your...
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Sexton Sideshow |
05/28/12 |
Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Church, Philadelphia |
Memorial Day Tribute
Presented by Christ Church Burial Ground at Christ Church Burial Ground May 28, 2012 Join Christ Church Burial Ground to remember America’s heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The tribute includes a wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of Major Charles Mc Euen who headed the 6th Union League Regiment in the Civil War, and a ceremonial placing of 13 star flags at the gravesites of Revolutionary War patriots.
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Christ Church Burial Ground |
05/28/12 |
Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia |
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The 19th Cherokee Festival
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Southeastern Cherokee Confederacy of PA |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
Temple University Ambler (TUA), Ambler |
The Barnes Foundation Opening Weekend
Presented by The Barnes Foundation at The Barnes Foundation May 25-May 28, 2012 In celebration of its relocation, The Barnes Foundation will be open for 56 consecutive hours with free access and activities. Inspiring the weekend’s films, foods, and performances are the mix of cultures represented in the Barnes’s collection and the 1920s, the heady decade when the Foundation began. Some of Philadelphia’s finest cultural and performing arts organizations will be there—Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, Relâche, Peter Tang’s Chinese Music...
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The Barnes Foundation |
05/25/12 -
05/28/12 |
The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia |
Crossroads and Courthouse Tour
Presented by Doylestown Bicentennial Committee May 29, 2012 Guided walking tour of the exterior of 28 significant structures located within a few blocks of Fountain House in Doylestown. Meet at Borough Parking Garage on North Broad St.
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Doylestown Bicentennial Committee |
05/29/12 |
Doylestown Walking Tour, Doylestown |
“Inside The Symphony”
Presented by Glen Foerd Mansion on the Delaware at Glen Foerd Mansion on the Delaware March 14-May 30, 2012 Have you ever wondered what makes a symphony different from a sonata? Are you curious about the music of Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms? On the other hand, do you just enjoy great classical music? This class answers all of these questions. Taught by Settlement Music School faculty member Roberto Pace, the class will examine the components and forms found in the symphonies of the great composers. You will listen to music from the Classical, Romantic and Modern eras, and examine the music in...
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Glen Foerd Mansion on the Delaware |
03/14/12 -
05/30/12 |
Glen Foerd Mansion on the Delaware, Philadelphia |
Socially Mature Women
Presented by Zen Den, The at The Zen Den May 2-May 30, 2012 Every Wednesday join women 50 and over. Enjoy socializing and networking while relaxing from your day!
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Zen Den, The |
05/02/12 -
05/30/12 |
The Zen Den, Doylestown |
Veterans Appreciation Day
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Bucks County Courthouse May 30, 2012 Veterans Appreciation Day will honor returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Enlistment oaths will be taken by those entering military service. Proclamation to be presented by State Rep. Marguerite Quinn. Remarks by County Commissioner Robert Loughery and Lt. Governor Jim Cawley.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/30/12 |
Bucks County Courthouse, Doylestown |
Develop Your Wine IQ - Version B
Presented by Pinot Boutique at Pinot Boutique May 30, 2012 The best way to learn about wine is by drinking and drinking… oh, and evaluating it in a consistent method. Seriously though, learning the methods of wine evaluation helps you find what style you like the most. Comparing different styles in a guided tasting will teach you what you like and why.
Explore Old World and New World wines, light body to full body, and the influence of oak, tannins and acids. The class will also discuss proper handling, serving and storage of wine....
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Pinot Boutique |
05/30/12 |
Pinot Boutique, Philadelphia |
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 |