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... |
West Park Cultural Center |
06/09/12 |
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia |
Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Philadelphia Art Museum Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 2, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults!
A murdered curator has left behind a cryptic trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. As your team gathers answers about the art, you begin to piece together a sordid tale about greed, lust, pride, revenge and treachery, all revolving around the museum’s planned multi-million dollar purchase of a Leonardo Da Vinci. The murder victim knew too... |
Watson Adventures |
06/02/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Watson Adventures at The Franklin Institute June 16, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults!
Someone, or some thing, has been bumping off Franklin Institute staffers involved in the recent discovery of a long-lost invention by Benjamin Franklin. This “infernal machine” has a murky past: Freemasons supposedly used it as part of a secret ritual. Are the deaths caused by the invention, or part of the fabled “Curse of the Freemasons”? Or is a serial killer on the loose?... |
Watson Adventures |
06/16/12 |
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia |
Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Philadelphia Art Museum Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art July 14, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults!
A murdered curator has left behind a cryptic trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. As your team gathers answers about the art, you begin to piece together a sordid tale about greed, lust, pride, revenge and treachery, all revolving around the museum’s planned multi-million dollar purchase of a Leonardo Da Vinci. The murder victim knew too... |
Watson Adventures |
07/14/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Watson Adventures’ the Art of Darkness Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art July 28, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a darkly unique scavenger hunt for adults at the Philadelphia Museum of Art!
Brace yourself for the eerie side of art on an ominous adventure at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Steel your nerves as you go in search of such items as a devil that terrorized church ladies, a peasant going “night clubbing,” a silent knight and unholy knight, a boy engaged in fowl play, rabbits with unlucky feet, a botched tonsillectomy, fancy firearms, a sword... |
Watson Adventures |
07/28/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Watson Adventures at The Franklin Institute August 18, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults!
Someone, or some thing, has been bumping off Franklin Institute staffers involved in the recent discovery of a long-lost invention by Benjamin Franklin. This “infernal machine” has a murky past: Freemasons supposedly used it as part of a secret ritual. Are the deaths caused by the invention, or part of the fabled “Curse of the Freemasons”? Or is a serial killer on the loose?... |
Watson Adventures |
08/18/12 |
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia |
Learning to See: An American View
Presented by Violette de Mazia Foundation at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) July 17-August 2, 2012 This introductory course will help students address the following questions: What should I look for when viewing a work of art? What is the artist trying to communicate? What is my role in this communication? The class will be held in the galleries of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and includes visits to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. While the class will focus on American art, the perceptual skills learned and the concepts taught are applicable to all the visual arts, as well as... |
Violette de Mazia Foundation |
07/17/12 -
08/02/12 |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia |
Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times
Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute May 12-October 14, 2012 This spring, Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute will feature the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized in the new exhibit Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times. The exhibit includes one of the largest collections of the priceless 2000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls ever displayed in North America and an actual three-ton stone from the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and marks the world debut of four scrolls. The exhibit opens at The... |
The Franklin Institute |
05/12/12 -
10/14/12 |
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia |
Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture: The Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater June 14, 2012 An illustrated account of the discovery of an ancient library of almost 900 manuscripts recovered between 1947 and 1956 from eleven caves near Khirbet Qumran in the Judean Desert. On the basis of a survey the various types of documents found in the Qumran library, the lecture will offer an introduction to the unique importance of the scrolls for our understanding of ancient Judaism and the origins of Christianity.
Speaker: P. Kyle McCarter, William Foxwell Albright Professor... |
The Franklin Institute |
06/14/12 |
The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater, Philadelphia |
Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture: At the Intersect of Religion and Science
Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater July 12, 2012 Science and religion both grapple with mysteries of the universe and our place in it. How do we respond as science and religious studies unfold new understandings, which challenge conventional beliefs? Join The Franklin Institute as we attempt to see how these seemingly disparate fields might work together to deepen our understanding of the universe.
Speaker: Reverend Jay Gardner, youth Minister, white Rock Baptist Church and Microbiologist, University of Pennsylvania |
The Franklin Institute |
07/12/12 |
The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater, Philadelphia |
Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture: Stars, Scrolls, and Angels - Astronomy in Ancient Times
Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater August 9, 2012 In an age before telescopes, what did ancients know and think about the stars? What did they imagine when they looked up into the starry night? New evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls has revealed lost traditions of Jewish observation and speculation about celestial cycles, exposing the forgotten place of ancient Jews between Babylonian and Greek scientists. This talk opens a window on ancient astronomy, as seen from the perspectives of ancient history and modern science alike.
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The Franklin Institute |
08/09/12 |
The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater, Philadelphia |
The Color Run
Presented by The Color Run at Fairmount Park July 8, 2012 The Color Run is a one-of-a-kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family. These events are all about people of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes toeing the start line. Begin in a white shirt and get pummeled with color each kilometer in the world's most Colorful 5K! Celebrate at the end with an explosion of color at the finish line festival. |
The Color Run |
07/08/12 |
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia |
Lunch Time Concert in Sister Cities Park
Presented by TD Bank at Sister Cities Park August 1, 2012 The Kiwi Band performs as part of Center City District’s Lunchtime Concerts Series. |
TD Bank |
08/01/12 |
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 |
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... |
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 July 9-August 13, 2012 Join us 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 |
07/09/12 -
08/13/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
Shakespeare in Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation at Sister Cities Park August 8, 2012 Teens participating in the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Young Performers Theater Camp will stage Shakespeare for your cultural entertainment. Bring a blanket and picnic lunch!
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change. |
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation |
08/08/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
Sister Cities Park Fun, Fitness & Friends
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park July 11-August 22, 2012 Join us each Wednesday as we get out and play! We invite kids to become physically active in a fun and friendly environment. Games will be facilitated by trained staff and will be age appropriate, cooperative, and inclusive. The program is designed for ages 5 to 10 and their families.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
07/11/12 -
08/22/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
Sister Cities Park Trees in the City
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park July 13-August 24, 2012 Join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Tree Philly program staff on Fridays to learn about trees! Over the course of the summer, staff will use games and crafts to teach about the basic parts of the tree, why trees are important to us, and how we take care of our city trees. This program is designed for kids ages 4 to 10.
This program is weather permitting. Schdule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
07/13/12 -
08/24/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
Young Performers Theater Camp Dance Performance at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park July 27, 2012 Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s award-winning Young Performers Theater Camp dance students will entertain you with ballet and modern dance selections. Bring your picnic lunch and prepare to be entertained!
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
07/27/12 |
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. |
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 |
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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 |
Art After 5 - An Evening of Dance with Philadanco
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 1, 2012 Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times has called Brenda Dixon Gottschild’s new book on Joan Myers Brown, the founder of Philadanco (Philadelphia Dance Company), “a bracing mix of scholarship and unsentimental compassion.”Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a conversation between Gottschild and Brown, moderated by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, and a book signing. Following the discussion, Philadanco will perform excerpts from their repertory. The... |
Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/01/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Art After 5 - Bobby Zankel
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 8, 2012 Saxophonist Bobby Zankel gets an orchestral sound out of his ensembles, partly by mixing instruments and partly by moving them through composition into improvisation. The effect is sprawling but precise. His music speaks equally to the legacy of the past (Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus) and to the present. |
Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/08/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Art After 5 - Peter Beets
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 22, 2012 Peter Beets is a Dutch pianist with impeccable technique and an incisive sense of swing. He has played with Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Elvin Jones, John Clayton and Dee Dee Bridgewater, among others. |
Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/22/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Art After 5 - Jessi Teich
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 15, 2012 Singer-songwriter Jessi Teich has immersed herself in jazz and blues since childhood. Raised in a household where rooms were stacked with records and the hi-fi blared the likes of Miles Davis and Sarah Vaughan, Teich began singing short songs of her own, the first sign of her ability to create music. |
Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/15/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
