Events
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Bastille Day
Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site July 14, 2012 It's one of Philadelphia’s most popular summertime events! Eastern State Penitentiary teams with Philadelphia cabaret act The Bearded Ladies and local businesses for a playful reenactment of the Storming of the Bastille (influenced more by Monty Python than the French Revolution), followed by a French-themed street party. Come early and take a tour of Eastern State, or stay late and take a 25-minute evening tour following the reenactment.
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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site |
07/14/12 |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, 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.
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The Color Run |
07/08/12 |
Fairmount Park, 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 |
Community Resources Fair
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library June 19, 2012 The Free Library of Philadelphia will host a comprehensive Community Resources Fair. The Fair will connect area nonprofit organizations and government agencies that specialize in a variety of issues—from health care and employment to housing, food access, and finance—with Philadelphians seeking information and assistance.
“The Free Library is proud to host this exciting Community Resource Fair, which brings together so many helpful organizations and agencies...
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
06/19/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
Ravens on the Rooftop
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library May 31, 2012 Looking for a great way to take advantage of the warmer weather and support the Free Library? Kick off the summer season with the Raven Society and celebrate the best of Philadelphia at its inaugural summer fundraising event, Ravens on the Rooftop.
The Raven Society and dozens of young Library supporters (21+ only, please) will gather on the Parkway Central Library's Skyline Terrace to spend a Philly-inspired evening enjoying the best views, local food, craft beverages, prizes,...
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
05/31/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
Craft Spoken Here
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art May 5-August 12, 2012 The Philadelphia Museum of Art will open an exhibition presenting objects by 39 craft artists from 11 countries who work in a variety of media, including ceramic, rubber, bronze, glass, wood, silver, silk, and natural fibers. Craft Spoken Here highlights both the distinctive approaches taken by each of the individuals represented in the exhibition as well as the formal and expressive affinities that they share. The links between these artists reflect the continuing vitality of craft as a...
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
05/05/12 -
08/12/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |