Events
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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 |
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 |
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)...
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Philadelphia Argentine Tango School |
05/25/12 -
05/28/12 |
Ruba Club, Philadelphia |
Day Dream - Memorial Day Weekend
Presented by Area Event May 27-May 28, 2012 Day Dream hosted by Kim Kardashian, featuring Nicky Romero at The Pool.
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Area Event |
05/27/12 -
05/28/12 |
The Pool , Atco |
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Intro to Contemporary Dance Workshop
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Darlington Arts Center |
05/29/12 |
Darlington Arts Center, Garnet Valley |
Beginners Zumba
Presented by PT Transformations at PT Transformations March 28-May 30, 2012 Beginners Zumba is aimed at those new to Zumba. Particularly focusing on the basic steps, Beginners Zumba raises the heart rate without fast transitions and crazy hip movements.
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PT Transformations |
03/28/12 -
05/30/12 |
PT Transformations, Bristol |
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So You Think You Can Dance
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PARX Casino & Racing |
05/02/12 -
05/30/12 |
360 THREE SIXTY at parx, Bensalem |
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 |
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Hip Hop Essentials: Exploring Hip Hop Styles!
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Darlington Arts Center |
05/30/12 |
Darlington Arts Center, Garnet Valley |
Argentine Tango
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Puck May 31, 2012 Discover a hidden talent, and have fun doing it in this FREE introduction to Argentine tango. Argentine tango is a passionate dance involving close connection between partners and unlimited self-expression. Born in the barrios of Buenos Aires in the late 1800s, tango quickly grew into the worldwide phenomenon it is today. Pierre Baston and Maria de Sousa of Tango South and North will guide you. Bring a buddy, special other, or just yourself. ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER REQUIRED....
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/31/12 |
Puck, Doylestown |
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.
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PARX Casino & Racing |
05/03/12 -
05/31/12 |
360 THREE SIXTY at parx, Bensalem |
Salsa Caliente!
Presented by Painted Bride Art Center at Painted Bride Art Center June 1, 2012 Philadelphia’s only BYOB cabaret concert and dance party series featuring two live Latin big bands returns for a second season at the Bride. Drawing from the buzz looming from last season’s wide appeal and diverse attendance, Salsa Caliente 2.0 continues its non-stop flight service from the fringes of Old City to the heart of Old San Juan alongside the hottest large music ensembles from the region such as Orquesta Herencia de Soneros and Papo Buda y Saboricua who performed last...
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Painted Bride Art Center |
06/01/12 |
Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia |
Art After 5 - An Evening of Dance with Philadanco
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 1, 2012 Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times has called Brenda Dixon Gottschild’s new book on Joan Myers Brown, the founder of Philadanco (Philadelphia Dance Company), “a bracing mix of scholarship and unsentimental compassion.”Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a conversation between Gottschild and Brown, moderated by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, and a book signing. Following the discussion, Philadanco will perform excerpts from their repertory. The...
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/01/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
WONDER WOMEN! screening + COMIC STRIP! burlesque
Presented by PhilaMOCA June 1, 2012 PhilaMOCA Wizard World 2012 comic book convention after-party:
PhilaMOCA will host the Philadelphia premiere of Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines followed by Comic Strip!, a comic book/nerd-themed burlesque show produced by Philadelphia’s Miss Rose.
Vixens fo, the breakout all-female hit web series now direct-to-DVD, will be on-site shooting scenes for their upcoming DVD release Vixens of Virtue Vixens of Vice Season 3:...
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PhilaMOCA |
06/01/12 |
PhilaMOCA, Philadelphia |
Academy of International Ballet Spring Recital 2012
Presented by Academy of International Ballet at Neumann University - Meagher Theater June 1, 2012 The Academy of International Ballet announces its 10th annual Spring Recital featuring selections from the classical ballet repertoire and new choreography created by Anastasia Babayeva Ballet Mistress, Felecia Brodie, Jesse Daley, Artistic Director Denis Gronostayskiy and Zhanna Pagalina.
Ballet is a visual art and performance is an important part of our students' training. All students take part in a year-end recital staged in a professional theatre setting. These recitals are...
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Academy of International Ballet |
06/01/12 |
Neumann University - Meagher Theater, Aston |
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 |
First Friday Family Festival
Presented by Olde City Day School June 1, 2012 Old City is proud to announce the first annual First Friday Family Festival in Old City! Please note this is a public event!
There will be live music from the popular children's band Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band (www.kaleidoscopesongs.com) as well as food and games for the entire family!
If you have any questions please contact Lindsay at 215-260-4117.
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Olde City Day School |
06/01/12 |
Olde CIty Day School, Philadelphia |
Live Music at Richeez Tavern Featuring the Dollar Drinks Band
Presented by Dollar Drinks band June 1-June 2, 2012 Top South Jersey cover/party band Dollar Drinks will be rocking Richeez Tavern in Hi-Nella, NJ.
Come out for a fun night of live music and dancing!
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Dollar Drinks band |
06/01/12 -
06/02/12 |
Richeez Tavern, Somerdale |
Drexel Dance Ensemble Spring Concert
Presented by Drexel University - Mandell Theater at Drexel University - Mandell Theater May 31-June 2, 2012 The Drexel Dance Ensemble will present a concert of selected student works and the choreography of guest artists Clyde Evans and 2011 Ellen Forman Award Winner Bronwen MacArthur. The dances presented will represent a variety of dance genres and artistic voices.
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Drexel University - Mandell Theater |
05/31/12 -
06/02/12 |
Drexel University - Mandell Theater, Philadelphia |
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Gospel Choir Annual Night of Ministries
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Drexel University - Mandell Theater |
06/02/12 |
Drexel University - Stein Auditorium, Philadelphia |
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 |
Emperor and the Kite
Presented by Philadelphia Dance Theatre at William Penn Charter School June 2, 2012 Travel back in time to ancient China with Princess Djeow Seow "the smallest one" as she attempts to rescue her father, the Emperor, from the clutches of evil men. Choreographed by artistic director Joy Delaney Capponi, featuring the unparalleled artistry of the Philadelphia Dance Theatre. You won't want to miss this culturally rich experience of dance, costumes, sets, music, and traditional folk tale.
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Philadelphia Dance Theatre |
06/02/12 |
William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia |
MM2 Modern Dance Preview of Conversations
Presented by MM2 Modern Dance at CHI Movement Arts Center June 2, 2012 Conversations: a dialogue through movement
Nine dancers and choreographers explore the very essence of how we interact, relate and communicate with each other.
Interactive, at times spontaneous, much of it personal and intimate: conversation comes between two or more people that affects something, someone, at some level. Dance allows us to express who we are within the context of the movement, and thus is the simplest form of communication. It is primal. It...
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MM2 Modern Dance |
06/02/12 |
CHI Movement Arts Center, Philadelphia |
MM2 Modern Dance - Improvisation with the Artists and Their Work
Presented by MM2 Modern Dance at Grounds for Sculpture June 2, 2012 MM2 Modern Dance will be performing at Grounds For Sculpture as part of their Anniversary Arts Party. The annual celebration of the founding of Grounds For Sculpture, offers a host of activities and events for all ages. As part of the Meet the Artists Tours, MM2 Modern Dance will create improvisational dance at select sculptures based on the individual artist’s interpretations, along with visitor’s input and interaction.
Dance with Sculpture is a program that...
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MM2 Modern Dance |
06/02/12 |
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton |
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 |
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story + Chipocrite/an0va/Drunk Monk
Presented by PhilaMOCA June 2, 2012 PhilaMOCA will host the Philadelphia Premiere of With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (Slamdance) with director Will Hess in attendance followed by live performances from Drunk Monk (Baltimore costumed surf rock), an0va (Philly chiptune), and Chipocrite (Philly chiptune).
Vixens of Virtue, Vixens of Vice, the breakout all-female hit web series now direct-to-DVD will be on-site shooting scenes for their upcoming DVD release Vixens of Virtue, Vixens of Vice Season...
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PhilaMOCA |
06/02/12 |
PhilaMOCA, Philadelphia |
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 |
Kimberton Dance Academy Grand Opening
Presented by Kimberton Dance Academy LLC June 2, 2012 Come celebrate as KDA opens their doors for the first time! Jump into the free Zumba class at Noon and catch a rehearsal and performances by the resident Opus 1 Contemporary Dance Company in the afternoon. Other activities include tours of the facility, face painting for the kids, and sweet treats to munch on. Information will be available on summer camps and class offerings as well.
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Kimberton Dance Academy LLC |
06/02/12 |
Franklin Commons, Phoenixville |
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Y School of Dance Presents: Little Mermaid
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Central Bucks Family YMCA |
06/02/12 |
Paul W. Kutz Elementary School, Doylestown |
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 |