Events
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Organization |
Dates |
Location |
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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 |
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.
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Queen Village Neighbors Association |
06/02/12 |
Weccacoe Playground, Philadelphia |
Flower Pots and Crazy Plants!...on the Wheel!
Presented by The Clay Studio at The Clay Studio June 2, 2012 Create flower pots and crazy plants from your imagination! 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 on a first-come,...
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The Clay Studio |
06/02/12 |
The Clay Studio, 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...
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American Philosophical Society Museum |
06/02/12 -
06/03/12 |
American Philosophical Society Museum, 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...
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West Park Cultural Center |
06/09/12 |
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia |
Elite All-Star Basketball Game & Concert
Presented by Elite Basketball at Lloyd Hall on Boathouse Row June 9, 2012 Elite Basketball All-Star Game with halftime performance by poet/hip-hop artist, Ms. Reign. Bring all of your family and friends out for food, drinks, games for the children and enjoyable basketball events to watch.
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Elite Basketball |
06/09/12 |
Lloyd Hall on Boathouse Row, Philadelphia |
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!
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WHYY Inc. |
06/09/12 |
WHYY - Technology Center, Philadelphia |
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Arden Theatre Company Tulipomania Showtime Workshop
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Arden Theatre Company |
06/10/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
After School Workshop: Paint, Splash and Doodle (Ages 5-7)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial April 11-June 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. Students should bring a snack.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
04/11/12 -
06/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
After-School Workshop: Cartooning (Ages 8-10)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial April 11-June 13, 2012 Learn the fundamentals of creating and designing your own cartoon characters and their environments. Students will learn how to make their own story with their own characters into a comic book, ready to be reproduced. They will learn different techniques and tricks used by professionals to help perfect their own cartooning style. Along the way, students will learn skills by using different exercises and collaborative games to enhance their drawings.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
04/11/12 -
06/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
After-School Workshop: Dark Room Photography (Ages 13-18)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial April 11-June 13, 2012 Young artists will learn basic elements of art and design through 2-D projects. Students will learn about composition, perspective, value, tone, shading and basic color theory. This workshop is open to all skill levels for students who are interested in developing or enhancing their technique and drawing skills. This class is limited to 12 students.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
04/11/12 -
06/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
After School Workshop: Elements of Art and Design (Ages 11-13)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial April 11-June 13, 2012 Young artists will learn basic elements of art and design through 2-D projects. Students will learn about composition, perspective, value, tone, shading and basic color theory. This workshop is open to all skill levels for students who are interested in developing or enhancing their techniques and drawing skills
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
04/11/12 -
06/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Spanish Classes for Kids
Presented by Spanish 'n' Me at Queen Village Art Center April 19-June 14, 2012 In this 45-minute class, you and your child will discover just how exciting it can be to learn a new language! Journey through the world of Spanish with songs, puppetry, dance, and much more!
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Spanish 'n' Me |
04/19/12 -
06/14/12 |
Queen Village Art Center, Phildelphia |
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...
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The Clay Studio |
06/16/12 |
The Clay Studio, Philadelphia |
Geocaching: An Urban Adventure in Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 22, 2012 Join us as we go on a high-tech treasure hunt in the park using GPS and your sense of adventure. Staff will be on hand to introduce visitors to the fun of geocaching. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. GPS instruments will be provided for program use. This program is designed for tweens, teens and...
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation |
06/22/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
Story Art at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 18-June 25, 2012 Join on Monday's throughout the summer as we present a nature-inspired story and craft. This program is designed to connect kids to their environment using the amenities of Sister Cities Park. This program is designed for kids ages 4 to 6 (older and younger siblings are welcome).
This program is weather permitting. All schedules subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation |
06/18/12 -
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 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.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
06/25/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
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...
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Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village |
06/25/12 -
06/29/12 |
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...
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Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village |
07/02/12 -
07/06/12 |
Queen Village Art Center, Phildelphia |
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 |
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...
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Art Center: Fairmount/Queen Village |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Queen Village Art Center, Phildelphia |
Darkroom Photography (Ages 14-18)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 9-July 13, 2012 In this class students will learn how to use their manual film cameras, how to develop black-and-white film, and how to print images in the darkroom. Students will also become familiar with the work of many historic and contemporary photographers and participate in formal and informal critiques of their work.
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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.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, 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.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Drawing 101 (Ages 14-18)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 9-July 13, 2012 Young artists will learn basic elements of art and design through 2-dimensional projects. Students will learn about composition, perspective, value, tone, and shading. Students will take inspiration for projects from contemporary and historical art examples. This workshop is open to all skill levels for students who are interested in developing or enhancing their technique and drawing skills. Great for portfolio building.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Food Sculpture (Ages 5-7)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 9-July 13, 2012 Working with clay, students will learn how to use pinch, slab and coil techniques to create different types of food! Ranging from farm fresh to far away, this culinary tour in clay will have you asking for seconds!
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Comic Books (Ages 8-10)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 9-July 13, 2012 Superheroes, pirates, robots, far-off places and daring adventure. Anything can happen in the pages of a comic book! In this class, we will explore the process of making comic books and graphic novels. We will work on character sketching, writing stories and dialogue, laying out pages and of course, creating cool cover designs. Students are encouraged to bring drawings, ideas, and examples of their favorite comics to the first class.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Softies-Stuffed Creatures (Ages 8-10)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 9-July 13, 2012 Make the creatures of your imagination come to life as your own soft sculpture creations! Children will design and create a variety of sewn and stuffed toys out of felt and fabric, and will be introduced to sewing by hand and machine with the help of their teacher.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Drawing & Painting (Ages 11-13)
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial July 9-July 13, 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.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
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.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
07/09/12 -
07/13/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |