Events
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Paleopalooza
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 18-February 19, 2012 Paleopalooza, a two-day festival of gigantic proportions, features rarely seen specimens from the Academy’s world-famous collection, including dinosaur fossils. Meet Academy of Natural Sciences' scientists and learn what it’s like to reconstruct the past using fossils, imagination and sound science. Enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, guest speakers and interactive presentations.
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Academy of Natural Sciences |
02/18/12 -
02/19/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Concert at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Art's Verizon Hall
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra |
02/19/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall, Philadelphia |
The Many Faces of George Washington
Presented by Independence National Historical Park at Second Bank of the United States February 18-February 19, 2012 Celebrate George Washington's birthday with this special tour of the many portraits of Washington. The Portrait Gallery also features a portrait of Martha Washington and his many friends and comrades. Join a Park Ranger to see the generals, diplomats and congressmen he knew.
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Independence National Historical Park |
02/18/12 -
02/19/12 |
Second Bank of the United States, Philadelphia |
4th Annual Mardi Gras Party & Silent Auction
Presented by Old Pine Community Center at Old Pine Community Center February 24, 2012 Old Pine Community Center will be hosting its 4th Annual Mardi Gras Party & Silent Auction! This year's festivities will include catering provided by The Art Institute of Philadelphia, live music by Students from the University of Pennsylvania, beer, wine, and soda. This is a family friendly event and childcare and activities will be provided!
Proceeds from this event benefit Programming at Old Pine Community Center.
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Old Pine Community Center |
02/24/12 |
Old Pine Community Center, Philadelphia |
African American Images Trolley Tour
Presented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Albert M. Greenfield African American Iconic Images Collection. The Mural Arts Program presents a compilation of murals that capture the rich African American experience in Philadelphia. The murals honor significant figures including W.E.B. DuBois, the women of jazz, Jackie Robinson and Malcolm X, to name just a few. The tour price includes a 2 hour guided tour as well as admission to the African American Museum in Philadelphia (up to a $37 dollar value)!
The tour also...
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Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia |
02/25/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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Honor Struggles For Freedom
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National Constitution Center |
02/01/12 -
02/29/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate
Presented by Center City District at Comcast Center March 3, 2012 The Super Why Celebration
Join 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout and KidsInCenterCity.com at the Market & Shops at Comcast Center for the KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate with Sprout for a Super Why Celebration.
Join Super Why at this free, public kids event that includes story reading, a screening of Sprout’s favorite Super Why episodes and a special meet and greet with Super Why himself. Be sure to bring your camera to capture photos...
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Center City District |
03/03/12 |
Comcast Center, Philadelphia |
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Benefit Concert for Youth Work Foundation
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra |
03/04/12 |
Union League of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Safari Overnight
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences March 9-March 10, 2012 Experience the Academy of Natural Sciences after dark! Bring your 7- to 14-year-old children to enjoy a night of interactive activities and encounters with our live animals. Socialize and enjoy refreshments, then sleep next to the lions, tigers or a Tyrannosaurus rex. Awaken to a light breakfast and more exploration. Each child receives a participation patch.
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Academy of Natural Sciences |
03/09/12 -
03/10/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
Bicentennial Weekend
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences March 24-March 25, 2012 The Academy of Natural Sciences kicks off its yearlong Bicentennial with exciting events, special programs, public engagement activities, and a fascinating exhibit of stories, treasures and current research. Founded in 1812, the Academy is the nation’s oldest natural history museum. The festivities begin March 24 with family activities, special appearances, music, games, crafts, the exhibit opening and, of course, birthday cake. More exciting programs are planned through March 2013.
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Academy of Natural Sciences |
03/24/12 -
03/25/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
2012 First Philadelphia Flamenco Festival: Flamenco Movie Night
Presented by Pasión y Arte at Christ Church Neighborhood House March 26, 2012 Pasión y Arte, Philadelphia’s all-female flamenco dance company, will host the First Philadelphia Flamenco Festival. The festival features the work of Rosario Toledo, an internationally renowned Spanish dancer/choreographer, as well as film screenings, master classes, a symposium of expert panelists, and post-performance discussions and receptions.
Flamenco Movie Night features a short cut of the work-in-progress documentary Inheritors of a Burden by...
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Pasión y Arte |
03/26/12 |
Christ Church Neighborhood House, Philadelphia |
2012 First Philadelphia Flamenco Festival: Performances
Presented by Pasión y Arte at Christ Church Neighborhood House March 22-April 1, 2012 Pasión y Arte, Philadelphia’s all-female flamenco dance company, will host the First Philadelphia Flamenco Festival. The festival features the work of Rosario Toledo, an internationally renowned Spanish dancer/choreographer, as well as film screenings, master classes, a symposium of expert panelists, and post-performance discussions and receptions.
Performances on Thursday through Sunday will feature Rosario Toledo’s new commissioned work for Pasión y...
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Pasión y Arte |
03/22/12 -
04/01/12 |
Christ Church Neighborhood House, Philadelphia |
Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs
Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute December 10, 2011-April 15, 2012 The world’s largest and most unusual dinosaurs invade The Franklin Institute Saturday in the new exhibition Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs. This exclusive exhibition allows visitors the chance to get up close-and-personal with gigantic dinosaurs, as long as 70 feet, excavated from such remote regions as Patagonia and the Gobi Desert of Inner Mongolia—with many rarely seen in this country. Dozens of exotic giant skeletons and intricate robotics reveal new discoveries of...
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The Franklin Institute |
12/10/11 -
04/15/12 |
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia |
Fairmount Arts Crawl
Presented by Fairmount Arts Crawl at Fairmount Neighborhood April 29, 2012 The Fairmount Arts Crawl is an annual event that attracts over 4,000 residents, visitors, and art lovers alike to the Fairmount neighborhood. Come and stroll down the avenue visiting over 37 different businesses-turned-art-venues housing over 70 installations. Along the way enjoy music, dancing, kids activities, live demonstrations, and so much more!
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Fairmount Arts Crawl |
04/29/12 |
Fairmount Neighborhood, Philadelphia |
Philly Swap 2012
Presented by Philly Swap at Broad Street Ministry May 12, 2012 Philly Swap is a clothing swap and series of do-it-yourself workshops in which a community explores creative reuse through the recycling of used clothing. This event features local artists teaching you how to make creative changes to your new treasures through silk screening, sewing, stenciling, etc.
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Philly Swap |
05/12/12 |
Broad Street Ministry, Philadelphia |
Philly Swap 2012
Presented by Philly Swap at Broad Street Ministry May 12, 2012 The Philly Swap is a clothing swap and series of do-it-yourself workshops in which a community explores creative reuse through the upcycling of used clothing.
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Philly Swap |
05/12/12 |
Broad Street Ministry, Philadelphia |