Events
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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 |
Spring Concert
Presented by Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale at First Baptist Church of Philadelphia June 3, 2012 Join Philadelphia Boys Choir and chorale for the season finale concert before the choir and chorale leave for their Baltic Tour! The concert program includes Schubert's Mass in G, Paul Mealor's Ubi Caritas (written for the Royal Wedding last year), and more selections including spirituals and Broadway tunes.
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Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale |
06/03/12 |
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
20th Annual Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade
Presented by ICPIC New Africa Center at Great Plaza at Penn's Landing June 9, 2012 The 20th Annual Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade weekend promises to be larger and more diverse than ever. The Islamic Heritage Festival is the largest Muslim festival in the country and is one of the largest multi-ethnic festival held at Penns landing each year. Over 5,000 people are expected to attend. This family friendly festival is free and open to public.
The weekend will begin Friday at 1 pm, with Salatul Jumah (the Muslim congregational prayer service)...
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ICPIC New Africa Center |
06/09/12 |
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia |
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Musicopia String Orchestra Concert
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra |
06/09/12 |
Independence Seaport Museum, 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.
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
06/18/12 -
07/27/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 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 |
Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall June 9, 2012 Join the Kimmel Center for their 2nd Annual Organ Day to celebrate the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Pipe Organ! The afternoon features free performances and highlights the breadth of Philly's organ talent. Performances are by members of the American Guild of Organists.
Bring your kids at 11 am for a PNC supported Grow Up Great family organ concert inside Verizon Hall.
Michael Barone of NPR's Pipedreams will join the Kimmel once again to enlighten the audience...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
06/09/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall, 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 |
$5 After 5 pm at the National Constitution Center
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center July 5-August 30, 2012 Join the National Constitution Center every Thursday night for a summer celebration, inspired by the must-see exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen! For only $5, visitors can experience the award-winning theater production Freedom Rising (showtimes at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 7 pm); enjoy the Center’s main exhibition The Story of We the People; tour the iconic Signers’ Hall; and enjoy an array of fun family-friendly...
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National Constitution Center |
07/05/12 -
08/30/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Bloomsday
Presented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library June 16, 2012 Join us for this free, all-day outdoor reading of James Joyce’s "Ulysses." Whether you are new to Joyce or a regular at Bloomsday, drop in to be inspired by great literature.
June 16, 2012 will mark the Rosenbach's 20th annual Bloomsday—we promise that this is an event that is not to be missed!
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Rosenbach Museum and Library |
06/16/12 |
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia |
Spirit of Philadelphia Father's Day Dinner Cruise
Presented by Spirit of Philadelphia at Spirit of Philadelphia June 17, 2012 Make this year special for dad by celebrating Father’s Day aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia. Enjoy a family friendly environment with a bountiful buffet and engaging DJ entertainment while taking in the scenic views of the city of Brotherly Love. Give dad a Father’s Day that he won’t soon forget on board a cruise on the Delaware.
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Spirit of Philadelphia |
06/17/12 |
Spirit of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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Footwerx - The Show
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The Wilma Theater |
08/04/12 |
The Wilma Theater, Philadelphia |
Camp Walnut
Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre July 9-August 5, 2012 Camp Walnut is "serious fun." Join the area's best teaching artists and kids who love theatre for four weeks of intense training, dynamic performances and friendship! Philadelphia's youngest stars study at America's oldest theatre, located at 9th and Walnut Streets. Three divisions are offered for campers ages 8-18, from beginner to advanced, so each student can develop his or her talent.
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Walnut Street Theatre |
07/09/12 -
08/05/12 |
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia |