Philly EventsLast Winter Weekend at Franklin Square! Swing by Franklin square to get a last glimpse at the lights, music, and action. There will be on display every 30 minutes from 5 to 9 p.m., with additional performances until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Don't forget to check out the Philly Mini-Golf also at Franklin Square! Campus Philly: Philly Night Out Friday, Feb. 25 - 5:00pm-8:45pm Use this night to meet other college students from the Philadelphia area and explore the museum. Sign up here to get your free admission ticket. Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of The Speckled Band February 22 - March 27, 2022 The world’s most famous detective — with faithful companion Dr. Watson by his side — must solve the mysterious murder of a woman at the urging of her twin sister in this retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tale. Six actors master the art of quick-change to play more than 30 parts in this quirky, fast-paced show. Where: Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street Mermaids at the Adventure Aquarium February 24 – March 13, 2022 (select days) Watch as real-life mermaids — well, as real as mermaids can be — swim with sharks, stingrays and other underwater creatures at Adventure Aquarium Thursdays through Sundays. Back on dry land, mermaids host meet and greets and take photos with kids. Where: Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ African American Children’s Book Fair at the Pennsylvania Convention Center
Saturday, February 26, 2022 | 1-4 p.m. Celebrating its 30th year, the African American Children’s Book Fair is among the largest single-day children’s book events in the nation. In addition to affordable Black children’s books for sale, attendees can enjoy games, prizes and plenty of swag. Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street
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Penn EventsFamily Feud with Penn MSA Friday, Feb 25, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join us for a Family Feud fundraiser where Drexel MSA, USciences MSA, Temple MSA, UPenn MSA, and Villanova MSA will compete for different charities! Make sure to RSVP for the event. Where: ICC (3225 Arch Street) Women of Color HERstory Month: Rooted & AmplifiedJoin LIVE for a conversation between New Voices Community Organizer, Céshia Elmore and Black Women, Green Future honoree, Raqueeb Ajamu-Osagboro on Environmental Justice, green activism, and what it means to be Black in the on-going climate crisis. Register for this virtual event here. The Struggle for Women's Human RightsIn honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Perry World invites Rangita de Silva de Alwis, Associate Dean of International Affairs at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, to discuss her work as a leader in Harvard Kennedy School’s Women and Public Policy Program and as advisor to former U.N. Under-Secretary-General Phumzile Mlambo Ngckua.
For more information, visit global.upenn.edu. Tuesday, March 01, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Perry World House, 3803 Locust Walk ELP EventsPhilly EventsAwkward Sex and the City Thursday, February 17, at 8pm Five standup comedians from New York City share LOL-worthy musings on all things love, relationships and sex in the modern world on. Where: Punch Line Philly, 33 W Laurel St An American in Paris February 17-19, 2022 Conducted by Ludovic Morlot, this delightful Gershwin performance by The Philadelphia Orchestra accompanies the iconic film featuring Gene Kelly. Where: Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad Street Dancin’ in the Streets: The Music of Motown February 18-20, 2022 Get your groove on during this special concert series from the Philly POPS. Guest conductor Byron Stripling leads the group and celebrity vocalists through a string of classic Motown hits from artists like Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and The Four Tops. Where: Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad Street Opening: Harry Potter: The Exhibition February 18 – September 2022 The most comprehensive touring exhibition about the Wizarding World makes its world premiere this winter at Philadelphia’s iconic science museum. The immersive experience reveals the artistry and craftsmanship behind the props, costumes and environments from the blockbuster films of the Harry Potter series, as well as Fantastic Beasts. Note that tickets are in limited supply for opening weekend; however, the exhibit store will be open to all museum visitors. Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street Presidents Day Weekend in Greater Philadelphia February 19-21, 2022 We cannot tell a lie: There’s no better place to celebrate Presidents Day weekend than Philadelphia, the city where our Founding Fathers and many of our presidents pondered the future of our nation. Where: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street Winterfest Weekend
Sunday, February 20, 2022 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This winter-themed event features chats with zookeepers, carousel rides and a slide — made completely out of ice. Warm up with fireside s’mores and discounted adult beverages for visitors 21-plus. Where: Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown Speakeasy Open MicThe Penn community is welcomed for this student-run open-mic night where readings, performances, and more take place in the Arts Lounge. The event will also be streamed live on YouTube.For more information, visit writing.upenn.edu. Wednesday, February 16, 2022 7:30 p.m. Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk |
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