Here are some events and exhibits you might want to check out!The Brick Bar Imaginative adults are in for a treat when the Brick Bar comes to Philly for the last weekend in February, featuring a bar made of more than 1 million interlocking plastic bricks, building competitions, local DJ music and more creative fun. February 28-29th https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-brick-bar-philadelphia-tickets-81621637515 Awakened in You: The Collection of Dr. Constance E. Clayton at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts At this new exhibit, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts displays more than 75 works by African American artists from the collection of educator and arts advocate Dr. Constance E. Clayton. All week https://www.pafa.org/museum/exhibitions/awakened-in-you Hello, Dolly! at the Academy of Music Matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi and the rest of the characters from the musical-comedy classic make their way to the Academy of Music as part of the Broadway Philadelphia series. All week https://www.kimmelcenter.org/events-and-tickets/201920/broadway-philadelphia/hello-dolly/ Celine Dion: Courage World Tour at the Wells Fargo Center Post-residency in Las Vegas, legendary vocalist Celine Dion captivates audiences at the Wells Fargo Center this month with a stadium show in support of her newest album Courage. The icon hasn’t gone on tour in North America since 2009. Wednesday February 26th https://www.wellsfargocenterphilly.com/events/detail/celine-dion-courage-world-tour Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Philly’s own pop-up winter wonderland on the Delaware River waterfront All week 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Opening: Hello Dolly! at the Academy of MusicMatchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi and the rest of the characters from the musical-comedy classic make their way to the Academy of Music as part of the Broadway Philadelphia series. Hello, Dolly! opens on Wednesday and runs through Sunday, March 1. When: February 19 - March 1 Where: Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad Street Cost: General admission starts at $20 If My Grandma Were to Cook for You at Jezabel’s Argentine CaféChef Jezabel Careaga starts the 2020 season of her popular guest-chef series with local chef and activist Katie Briggs on Friday. Her farm-to-table prix-fixe menu has five courses — including navy bean soup, pineapple-and-brown-sugar-glazed baked ham and blueberry pie — all made with locally sourced ingredients. Bonus: The dinner is BYOB. When: Friday, February 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Jezabel’s Argentine Café, 206 S. 45th Street Cost: $50 OWN IT Penn Women’s Empowerment Conference 2020This student-led, day-long conference aims to inspire and empower guests with a day of compelling panels and conversations featuring women leaders in a variety of professions. This year’s keynote speaker is Samantha Fulgham, chief creative marketing officer for the popular dating and socializing app Bumble. When: Saturday, February 22, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: The Study at University City, 20 S. 33rd Street Cost: $10 Pop-up Markets at BokSpend Saturday shopping for all manner of goods at two exciting pop-up markets at Bok. Winter Fare offers food items — meats, breads, produce, pastries and more — from local producers, while Liberty Flea peddles antiques, home decor, clothing and handmade trinkets from some of Philly’s top vintage and artisan vendors. When: Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Bok, 1901 S. 9th Street Cost: Free Flyers Wives Carnival at the Wells Fargo CenterOne of the signature events of the hockey season, the Flyers Wives Carnival returns for a 43rd year on Sunday. Attendees can meet and take photos with their favorite players, play games, and enjoy carnival rides and other themed attractions inside the Wells Fargo Center. Proceeds benefit Flyers Charities.
When: Sunday, February 23, 11 a.m. Where: Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad Street Cost: $25, adults (includes up to 4 free tickets for kids under 12) Daily Dig at the Penn Museum for Black History Month
Asante Necklance: Wednesday February 19th -penn.museum. Richard Painter
Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics, 133 S. 36th St. fels.upenn.edu. Ghosts, Hosts, Monuments, and Admonishments
Penn Museum, 3260 South St. penn.museum. Forging Kinships
Penn LGBT Center, 3907 Spruce St wolfhumanities.upenn.edu. End of Session Party! (Student Center will be closed on Friday, 11-2:30pm) Friday 2/21, 12:00pm-2:00pm 3417 Spruce Street, Houston Hall, Ben Franklin Room (see map below)
Spring 2 Elective Sign Up is now ONLINE Check your Penn Email for the Registration Link Student Center Activity: Friendship Bracelet Making Every day during this week Student Center Talent Club Tuesday 2/18, 4:45pm-6pm FBH 011 Let's Talk about it Thursday 2/20, 5pm-6pm FBH 015 Last Chance: Getaway at The Greenhouse at Fairmount Park Horticulture CenterIt’s the last week to warm up at this indoor oasis at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, which closes on Sunday after more than two weeks of attracting crowds. The pop-up tropical destination offers fun for kids and adults centered around five activations: The Jungle, The Beach, The Midway, The Lawn and The Campground. Visitors can meet zoo animals, bring a picnic, visit food trucks, sip drinks from a cash bar, and enjoy live music, dance parties and storytimes. When: Through Sunday, February 16 Where: Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, 100 N. Horticultural Drive Cost: Free with pay-as-you-go food and drinks Valentine’s Day in PhiladelphiaFalling on Friday of this long Presidents Day weekend, Valentine’s Day gives major attractions and popular venues in Philadelphia a chance to host special events for couples, singles, friends and families. Some of our top picks include the Mercer Museum’s Valentines from the Archives event (Thursday); Galentine’s Day celebrations at the Penn Museum (Thursday) and Brandywine River Museum of Art (Thursday); a mezcal tasting and special tour of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (Friday); a cooking class at Reading Terminal Market (Friday) and the popular Love Letter Train Tour from Mural Arts (Saturday and Sunday). When: February 13-16 Where: Various locations including Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South Street Artist Bash: To Die For at the Barnes FoundationLove and loss are the theme of this Valentine’s Day event at the Barnes Foundation. Celebrate with a performance by Seabrook Minyo Dance Club, a Day of the Dead procession led by La Calaca Flaca, poetry readings, a cabaret performance, a Grateful Dead tribute and more. When: Friday, February 14, 8-11 p.m. Where: Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Cost: $10 Culturefest! African and Diasporic Cultures at the Penn MuseumThe Penn Museum celebrates traditions from Africa and the African diaspora at this all-day event. Guests can enjoy live musical performances, an African marketplace, storytelling circles and mask-making workshops. When: Saturday, February 15, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Penn Museum, 3260 South Street Cost: $13-$18 Jurassic World Live Tour at Wells Fargo CenterChaos ensues in Isla Nublar when an Indominus rex escapes in this exhilarating live arena show inspired by the sci-fi blockbuster Jurassic World. Blue the Raptor, Tyrannosaurus rex and more fan-favorite dinosaurs from the film make appearances.
When: February 14-16 Where: Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad Street Cost: General admission starts at $25 |
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