Events
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History Sail
Presented by American Sailing Tours at Pier 24 April 22-October 29, 2012 Learn about the Delaware River's contribution to the growth of America's first city. From Swedish settlers of the early 17th century to William Penn's city of neighborhoods, from the American revolution to the industrial revolution, from a shipbuilding center to a major modern shipping port, the Delaware River has long been the lifeblood of Philadelphia. Sail back in time and learn about the people, ships and commerce that built Philadelphia and America. |
American Sailing Tours |
04/22/12 -
10/29/12 |
Pier 24, Philadelphia |
Home of the Brave: The War of 1812 in Art, Story & Song
Presented by Independence Seaport Museum at Independence Seaport Museum March 16-December 31, 2012 The Home of the Brave exhibit marks the bicentennial of “America’s forgotten war,” the War of 1812. Comprised of objects from the collection of Independence Seaport Museum, as well as loans from the Dietrich American Foundation and other private collectors, the exhibition explores the naval aspect of the War of 1812 through art, material and popular culture, as well as first-hand accounts of participants and on-lookers and interactive cannons that visitors can... |
Independence Seaport Museum |
03/16/12 -
12/31/12 |
Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia |
Independence Day Celebration
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center June 28-July 5, 2012 The Center will celebrate Independence Day with plenty of patriotic fanfare and fun. Throughout the holiday weekend, visitors can enjoy educational programs, craft activities, live musical performances, and more. Visitors will enjoy the interactive Fourth of July Show, which explores how the holiday has evolved from the very first words of independence to the present day. During the hands-on Flag Etiquette workshop, visitors will discover the history and symbolism behind the U.S.... |
National Constitution Center |
06/28/12 -
07/05/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
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Independence Day Family Fun
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
07/04/12 |
Franklin Square, Philadelphia |
Kids' Creative Movement
Presented by Kun Yang Lin/Dancers at CHI Movement Arts Center January 23, 2012 - Ongoing Movement concepts will be explored in a group setting for the first time. Children will have the opportunity to explore and develop their imaginations through dance exercises that promote freedom of expression as well as balance and coordination. There will be a mix of ballet, modern, improvisation, floor and across-the-room exercises, as well as props and costumes.
Marcie Mamura is an artist, educator, and collaborator. Originally from Sioux City, IA, she moved to Philadelphia... |
Kun Yang Lin/Dancers |
01/23/12 -
Ongoing |
CHI Movement Arts Center, Philadelphia |
Kids' Kitchen
Presented by Betsy Ross House at Betsy Ross House August 10, 2010-August 31, 2012 How did Betsy Ross and her colonial counterparts cook without all the modern conveniences we take for granted? Find out in this new interactive exhibit sponsored by City Tavern. After you check out the exhibit, head to the City Tavern for some authentic colonial fare and a free tasty treat! |
Betsy Ross House |
08/10/10 -
08/31/12 |
Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia |
KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate
Presented by Center City District at Comcast Center June 9, 2012 Event: KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Time: 11:30am-1pm
Location: The Market & Shops at Comcast Center, lower level 1701 JFK Blvd
Visit the Market & Shops at the Comcast Center for a free Phanatic Playdate featuring special guests, The Phillie Phanatic and Scott Palmer, for the first public reading of the new book: The Phillie Phanatic’s Friendly Games. Kids and their families will also have the chance to mingle... |
Center City District |
06/09/12 |
Comcast Center, Philadelphia |
Liberty 360
Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center September 29, 2010 - Ongoing This amazing, emotional, visual and audio film adventure celebrates the iconic symbols which have shaped the history of America and are still significant in the hearts and daily lives of its people. This brand new attraction, a 360-degree, 3-D show designed by David Niles and produced by the Nile Creative Group, is unlike anything that has ever been seen before. Liberty 360 escorts the audience on a journey of discovery and exploration of America's most beloved symbols, led by Philadelphia... |
Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
09/29/10 -
Ongoing |
Historic Philadelphia Center, Philadelphia |
Magician Among Us (Ages 8-10)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 16-July 20, 2012 Get back to the basics of magic with this class that explores a variety of optical illusions. Create old school toys guaranteed to amaze your friends and family with visual trickery. Projects include 3-way paintings, phenakistoscopes, kaleidoscopes, magic lanterns, and moving slides. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/16/12 -
07/20/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
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.... |
National Constitution Center |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Modern Dance (Ages 8--10)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 9-July 13, 2012 This class is an intro to modern dance. Modern dance encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their own steps and routines. It is not unusual for modern dancers to invent new steps for their routines, instead of following a structured code of technique, as in ballet. Therefore, students will learn basic modern dance steps and combinations as well as create their own steps. The final result will be a short dance to music incorporating all the steps learned and created. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Mosaic (Ages 8-10)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 9-July 13, 2012 In this course students will learn several ways to mosaic. In the grand tradition of Philadelphia and Isaiah Zagar we will use found objects and unlikely materials to create beautiful and eclectic mosaics on tiles and three-dimensional objects. In this workshop we will make individual sculptures and collaborate on an edible mosaic to share. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Mural Painting (14-18)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 23-July 27, 2012 Make your mark at Fleisher in a BIG way! Students will learn the steps and traditions of mural painting with consideration for current trends in street art. We will design and paint a brand new mural in the Fleisher parking lot for all to see. Come ready to paint and spend some time outdoors. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/23/12 -
07/27/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
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Musicopia String Orchestra Concert
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra |
06/09/12 |
Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia |
On My Honor: 100 Years of Girl Scouting
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center May 12-December 31, 2012 Many of today’s prominent political leaders, journalists, astronauts, athletes and entertainers – from Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice to Mariah Carey and Taylor Swift – were once Girl Scouts. In 2012, the Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years of developing girls’ courage, confidence, and character.
On My Honor: 100 Years of Girl Scouting – an exhibition created by the National Constitution Center in partnership with the Girl... |
National Constitution Center |
05/12/12 -
12/31/12 |
National Constitution Center, 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... |
Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
Historic Philadelphia Center, Philadelphia |
Paint Splash and Doodle (Ages 5-7)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 30-August 3, 2012 Make your mark at Fleisher in a BIG way! Students will learn the steps and traditions of mural painting with consideration for current trends in street art. We will design and paint a brand new mural in the Fleisher parking lot for all to see. Come ready to paint and spend some time outdoors. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/30/12 -
08/03/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Paint, Doodle, and Splash (Ages 5-7)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 9-July 13, 2012 Working with various painting and drawing materials, young artists will use elements of art, such as, line, shape, color, and texture to create their own artwork. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Painting 101 (Ages 14-18)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 9-July 13, 2012 So much to do, so little time! Hurry up and enjoy the end of your summer vacation by mastering the basics of oil painting! Students will produce unique and expressive portraits and still life in studio as well as take advantage of Fleisher's charming neighborhood by painting outdoors. Acquire skills such as color theory, color mixing, and various techniques of paint application. Considerable drawing experience recommended. Great for portfolio building. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
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 |
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Pay-What-You-Wish Sundays at Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
08/26/10 -
Ongoing |
Philadelphia Museum of Art - Eakins Oval, Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra 72nd Annual Festival Concert
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra |
06/10/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall, Philadelphia |
Pixelation Animation (ages 11-13)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 9-July 13, 2012 Have you ever wanted to float around on air or turn yourself into a human skateboard? Make the impossible possible by using your own body to become a living stop motion puppet. Collaborate with others to make your imagination come alive frame by frame through this animation technique. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Pledge Your Commitment to Freedom – Become a Signer of the 225th Anniversary Constitution
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center April 4-December 31, 2012 On September 17, 1787, our Founding Fathers signed a revolutionary document that, even today, continues to change the world and inspire passionate conversation.
Throughout 2012, the National Constitution Center will serve as the headquarters of a historic milestone: the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. As part of the celebration, the Center invites all Americans to reaffirm their commitment to freedom by signing a special commemorative 225th anniversary Constitution that... |
National Constitution Center |
04/04/12 -
12/31/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Prison Break Weekend
Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site June 9-June 10, 2012 All New Restored Bocci Court and Living History
Most inmates didn’t literally escape from prison; they found meaning, friendship and recreation, when possible, inside the walls. This weekend, visitors can try their hand at Bocci Ball, a traditional Italian recreation practiced by aging inmates at Eastern State throughout the 20th century. The original courts were built at the base of Eastern State’s massive wall, and are now open, fully restored, for the first time... |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site |
06/09/12 -
06/10/12 |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia |
Rennie Harris' 16th Annual Illadelph Legends Hip-Hop Dance Festival
Presented by Rennie Harris Puremovement at University of the Arts July 26-August 1, 2012 The Illadelph Legends Festival remains the longest continually run hip-hop festival dedicated to the evolution of hip-hop music and dance, featuring the most electrifying innovators and pioneers of Hip Hop movement.
Celebrating 16 consecutive years, the 2012 Illadelph Legends Festival will have a full schedule of master classes, lecture demonstrations, open jam sessions, panel discussions, and break-out sessions from 9 am-5 pm daily.
The Illadelph Legends Festival... |
Rennie Harris Puremovement |
07/26/12 -
08/01/12 |
University of the Arts, Philadelphia |
Robin Hood
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company - Arcadia Stage April 25-June 17, 2012 Enter Sherwood Forrest with Robin Hood, the legendary hero! Wielding a bow and arrow, Robin and his merry men join forces to stand up for what’s right. This athletic take on the fabled story features trickery, disguises, swordfights, live music and plenty of help from the audience. |
Arden Theatre Company |
04/25/12 -
06/17/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - Arcadia Stage, 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 |
Rockin' Rummage Sale
Presented by Rock to the Future at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia June 2, 2012 Come out to the First Unitarian Church (21st and Chestnut) for a Rockin' Rummage Sale! One person's junk is another's treasure! Come search through flea market items, local artwork, crafts, and support Rock to the Future! Live music and food!
Rock to the Future is a Fishtown/Kensington-area nonprofit that gives local kids the chance to get homework help and rock out every day after school! To learn more, visit http://www.RocktotheFuturePhilly.org/. |
Rock to the Future |
06/02/12 |
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Saturday Children and Family Workshop...Father's Day Celebration! Trophies for Dad!
Presented by The Clay Studio at The Clay Studio June 16, 2012 Build a fantastic trophy for your dad to let him know that he's the best! Be sure to wear clothes you're not afraid to get dirty, because we're going to have lots of fun playing in the mud!
Children must be accompanied by an adult. The tuition fee covers one individual but you must register for each person attending the class (adults and children both). Classes are appropriate for children ages 4 and up. Classes are open for online registration and tickets are sold the day of... |
The Clay Studio |
06/16/12 |
The Clay Studio, Philadelphia |
