Events
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Y Kids Club Summer Kick-Off with Super Why & Woofster
Presented by WHYY Inc. at WHYY - Technology Center June 9, 2012 Hip, hip, hooray! It’s SUMMER!
Calling all Super Readers! Mosey on down or walk like an Egyptian to WHYY to kick off the summer with your friends, Super WHY and Woofster! Come on an Around the World adventure – from Ancient Egypt to the Wild West!
We’ll be making crafts, playing games, dancing and going on an exciting scavenger hunt. Get a temporary tattoo, collect Super Why! stickers, and enjoy delicious Bassett’s Ice Cream...and more! |
WHYY Inc. |
06/09/12 |
WHYY - Technology Center, Philadelphia |
Wonderland- Painting and Drawing (Ages 5-7)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 23-July 27, 2012 Experiment with drawing and painting materials, explore a variety of 2-D art genres and styles, and learn to think and see like an artist! Students will be introduced to the elements and principles of art and design and will take inspiration for projects from contemporary and historical art examples. Students will increase their technical skills in drawing and painting, including tone, shading, perspective, and color mixing. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/23/12 -
07/27/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
West Park Arts Fest
Presented by West Park Cultural Center at Fairmount Park June 9, 2012 A kick-off to another summer of fun begins at the 5th Annual West Park Arts Fest in Fairmount Park at 40th and Parkside. The festival, featuring performances and activities by a wide range of artists, community organizations and featured guests is free and will occur rain or shine. The theme for the 2012 festival,“Friends Across Cultures,” is about celebrating the unique multicultural richness of art, nature and community engagement by bringing together arts and cultural... |
West Park Cultural Center |
06/09/12 |
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia |
Weekend Neighborhood Walking Tours
Presented by Philadelphia's Magic Gardens at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens April 7-October 28, 2012 Take an hour and a half walk into the alleyways along South Street and Bainbridge to view Isaiah Zagar's glittering creations! Led by a trained Philadelphia's Magic Gardens interpreter, you'll learn detailed information about Zagar's technique along with the personal and community stories depicted in his large, shimmering murals. Walking tour price includes admission to PMG.
Space is limited and drop in availability not guaranteed. Call 215-733-0390 to reserve your spot... |
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens |
04/07/12 -
10/28/12 |
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia |
Weccacoe Playground Family Fun Day
Presented by Queen Village Neighbors Association at Weccacoe Playground June 2, 2012 Join the Friends of Weccacoe for this special day of family fun as they raise money for playground renovations. Enjoy live music, food, raffles, arts and crafts for kids, face painting and environmental education all for a good cause. Admission is free. |
Queen Village Neighbors Association |
06/02/12 |
Weccacoe Playground, Philadelphia |
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WAWA Welcome America - Go 4th and Learn in Franklin Square
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
06/25/12 |
Franklin Square, Philadelphia |
Visit the Rosenbach Museum & Library
Presented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library July 1, 2011-July 1, 2012 Every day there is plenty to do at the Rosenbach Museum & Library! You can take a house tour, visit special exhibitions and browse in the museum shop. Tours are offered on the hour during Museum hours, docents guide small groups of visitors through the Rosenbach brothers' 19th-century townhouse, including Dr. Rosenbach's rare book library, Philip Rosenbach's sitting room, and the recreation of modernist poet Marianne Moore's Greenwich Village living room. The... |
Rosenbach Museum and Library |
07/01/11 -
07/01/12 |
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia |
Twilight Tours
Presented by Friends of Independence National Historical Park at Signers Garden June 15-September 3, 2012 The Twilight Tours are free walking tours of Independence National Historical Park. Trained Tour guides will lead you around the park, sharing with you historical facts, interesting stories and a funny joke or two. Each tour guide develops their own tour, so no two tours are the same which means you can take this tour multiple times and never hear the same information twice. This tour is family-friendly so bring the kids and enjoy an evening of walking around Independence National... |
Friends of Independence National Historical Park |
06/15/12 -
09/03/12 |
Signers Garden, Philadelphia |
Transit of Venus & Tune-Up Workshops
Presented by American Philosophical Society Museum at American Philosophical Society Museum June 2-June 3, 2012 On June 5, 2012, there will be a rare astronomical event--a Transit of Venus. Beginning at 6pm in Philadelphia, the planet Venus will be visible moving across the disk of the sun. A transit never happened in the 20th century and won't happen again until 2117. It will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The American Philosophical Society Museum (104 S. Fifth Street) will be offering family-friendly, hands-on workshops on June 2-3, to help everybody get ready for the... |
American Philosophical Society Museum |
06/02/12 -
06/03/12 |
American Philosophical Society Museum, Philadelphia |
Transit of Venus
Presented by American Philosophical Society Museum at American Philosophical Society Museum June 1-June 10, 2012 On Tuesday, June 5th, the world will witness a rare astronomical event. It is called a Transit of Venus. The planet Venus will be visible moving across the disk of the sun, beginning at about 6 pm in Philadelphia. This won't happen again until 2117, so this is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime event.
From June 1st-10th, the American Philosophical Society Museum will be presenting an exhibition of rare scientific instruments, including the telescope David Rittenhouse built to... |
American Philosophical Society Museum |
06/01/12 -
06/10/12 |
American Philosophical Society Museum, Philadelphia |
Toys, Toys, Toys (Ages 5-7)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 16-July 20, 2012 Play, draw, and make your own toy! Repurpose broken toys into mini toy sculptures, make actions figures or figurines, and paint and draw from toy still life. This workshop will crash together playing and art-making! |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Titanic Philadelphians Exhibit
Presented by Independence Seaport Museum at Independence Seaport Museum April 13, 2012-April 14, 2013 Titanic Philadelphians spotlights the personal lives of the Philadelphians directly affected by the ship disaster. The exhibit is told through the accounts and stories of the Philadelphians that sailed on the Titanic during her maiden voyage. At the center of the exhibit is the Titanic first class passenger list, one of only a few copies known to still exist from the ship. |
Independence Seaport Museum |
04/13/12 -
04/14/13 |
Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia |
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 25, 2012 We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will learn how to translate their experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and express their experiences through poetry.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change. |
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
06/25/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park July 9, 2012 We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will learn how to translate their experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and express their experiences through poetry.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
07/09/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park August 20, 2012 We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will learn how to translate their experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and express their experiences through poetry.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
08/20/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park July 23, 2012 We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will learn how to translate their experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and express their experiences through poetry.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
07/23/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park August 6, 2012 We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will learn how to translate their experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and express their experiences through poetry.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
08/06/12 |
Sister Cities Park, 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. |
Grasso's Magic Theatre |
05/27/12 |
Grasso's Magic Theatre, Philadelphia |
Teen Summer Arts Camp
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts June 18-July 27, 2012 The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts hosts four music camps for teens. Choral/Vocal (June 18th-29th) Pipe Organ (July 1st-13th), Jazz (July 16th-27th )and Chamber Music (July 16th-27th).
Students study with world renowned teaching artists. All accepted students are given free tuition scholarships. Acceptance to the camp is gained by submitting a camp application with a $25 application fee, a written essay, and participating in an audition process. |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
06/18/12 -
07/27/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
Summer Camp: World Textiles
Presented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center July 16-July 20, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center camps nurture the whole child and celebrate the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2 & 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in... |
Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
Queen Village Art Center, Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: The Innovative Italians
Presented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center June 25-June 29, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. The Art Center nurtures the whole child and celebrates the creative process!
New this year, they'll offer some week of the camp as half-days (available only on select weeks).
These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2- and 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include... |
Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village |
06/25/12 -
06/29/12 |
Queen Village Art Center, Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: Mozart Meets Mondrian - Music & Art
Presented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center August 20-August 24, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center nurtures the whole child and celebrates the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2- and 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in the... |
Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village |
08/20/12 -
08/24/12 |
Queen Village Art Center, Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: Dynamic Design, Science & Technology
Presented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center July 9-July 13, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center camps nurture the whole child and celebrate the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2 & 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in... |
Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Queen Village Art Center, Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: Creative Collections
Presented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center July 30-August 3, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center camps nurture the whole child and celebrate the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2 & 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in... |
Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village |
07/30/12 -
08/03/12 |
Queen Village Art Center, Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: Coastal Creativity, Environment Informing Art
Presented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center July 23-July 27, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center camps nurture the whole child and celebrate the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2 & 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in... |
Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village |
07/23/12 -
07/27/12 |
Queen Village Art Center, Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: Art in Craft, Craft in Art
Presented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center August 6-August 10, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center camps nurture the whole child and celebrate the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2 & 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in... |
Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village |
08/06/12 -
08/10/12 |
Queen Village Art Center, Phildelphia |
Summer Camp: Art Extremes: Oldies, Opposites, & Oddities!
Presented by Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village at Queen Village Art Center July 2-July 6, 2012 Your child will beam for weeks about their awesome adventures at art camp while the confidence and creative skills they develop will last a lifetime. Art Center nurtures the whole child and celebrates the creative process! These dynamic summer camps explore theme-based programming in a wide range of 2- and 3-D media balanced with time outside the studios. Adventures include the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount campers), South Street area galleries (Queen Village campers), art in the... |
Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village |
07/02/12 -
07/06/12 |
Queen Village Art Center, Phildelphia |
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Summer Camp Program
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
07/10/12 -
08/10/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Summer 2012 Five Week YAW Program
Presented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design July 9-August 9, 2012 In Moore's Young Artist Workshop five-week program, a rich variety of courses in the visual arts are offered from the only professional college of art and design in Philadelphia devoted solely to the visual arts. The studio classes are developed for 1st-8th grade students. Each course meets Monday through Thursday for five weeks. Students may choose a morning session from 9 am-Noon and/or an afternoon session from 1-4 pm. Sessions are taught by professional artists and designers, Moore BFA... |
Moore College of Art & Design |
07/09/12 -
08/09/12 |
Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia |
Summer 2012 Five Fridays YAW Program
Presented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design July 13-August 10, 2012 These classes complement the regular YAW curriculum and are designed to provide 1st-8th grade students with the opportunity to explore interests and develop skills in studio classes that meet one day a week for five weeks. Sessions, which include a lunch break, meet each Friday from 9 am-4 pm. |
Moore College of Art & Design |
07/13/12 -
08/10/12 |
Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia |
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