Philly EventsPhiladelphia 76ers Games this Week The streaking Sixers take on high-flying Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies (Thursday), before a huge showdown with the top-seeded Boston Celtics (Saturday). For tickets, please click HERE Where: Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad Street Arctic Wonderland Pocket Park becomes an Arctic Wonderland this weekend, with ice sculptures from local businesses, live music by The Duke Brothers and the Whiskey & Wine Duo, ice sculpting demos and plenty of other cool activities. The family-friendly event is free to attend, with pay-as-you-go food and drink from Bacon On a Stick, Stateside Vodka and New Ridge Brewing Co. When: Saturday, Feb 25th | 1:00pm - 5:00pm Where: Roxborough Pocket Park, 6170 Ridge Avenue Harlem Globetrotters in Greater Philadelphia The legendary globe-trotting, trick shot-making athletes hit two venues in Philadelphia this week as they take on the rival Washington Generals on the hardwood. For tickets, please click HERE When: Sunday, Feb 26 | 12:00 and 5:00pm Where: Wells Fargo Center WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt
Bundle up, gather a team and keep your eyes peeled as you explore 2,050 acres of trails, landmarks, natural lands and public art inside Fairmount Park. This free, six-week scavenger hunt concludes with an exploration of the upper west park near Belmont Plateau, above Montgomery Drive. Don’t fret if you haven’t participated in past weeks; each challenge is a whole new ballgame. To get started, follow the instructions on the official website. When: runs till 26 Feb Where: Fairmount Park, Reservoir Drive Penn EventsPENN GLEE CLUB PRESENTS "MURDER, GLEE WROTE" "A terrible tragedy has befallen Balboa Rock Prison: The elevator's out of service! Oh - and someone's been murdered, too. Two of Philadelphia's finest are on the job, but they can't solve the crime without your help! Join the Penn Glee Club for its annual student-written jukebox musical; we're just dying to see you there! When: Thursday Feb 23 - Saturday Feb 25 | Various times Where: Iron Gate Theater, 3700 Chestnut Street For tickets and specific times, please click HERE Computational Thinking & Board Games Principles of computer science appear in unexpected places. Even if you have never touched a programming language, chances are that you have played board games. Come see how computer science concepts show up in games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, and more. (No coding or gaming experience required!) When: Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM Where: Gershwin & Bennett Family Collaborative Classroom, Biotech Commons, Main level Penn Grad Talks Join us for a day of TED Talk-style presentations by Penn Arts & Sciences graduate students representing the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Professional Master’s programs as they compete for first place within their category. Participate in the event by voting for the overall Audience Choice winner. Refreshments, including vegan and vegetarian options, will be served throughout the day. When: Friday, February 24 | 12:00 - 6:00pm Where: Widener Lecture Hall, Penn Museum (3260 South Street) For the event schedule and link to the livestream, please click HERE Penn Men's Basketball: Penn Quakers vs. Dartmouth Big Green
Pennsylvania Quakers is playing against Dartmouth Big Green on Feb 25 at The Palestra. This game is part of the NCAA Men's Basketball League. Go out and support our players! When: Saturday, February 25, 2023 | 2:00 PM Where: The Palestra, University of Pennsylvania GET TICKETS HERE (free for students) Philly EventsStand Up! Bilingual Stand-Up Comedy with Che Guerrero at Esperanza Arts Center Friday, February 17, 2023 | 7:30-9 p.m. Celebrate the universal language of laughter with comedian, playwright and Tik Tok star Che Guerrero. The Esperanza Arts Center artist in residence is joined by fellow entertainers Rojo Perez, Laura Bolivar and Jesse Pedraza for an evening of bilingual stand-up comedy. Tickets are required. Where: Esperanza Arts Center, 4261 N. 5th Street Philly Chocolate, Wine and Whiskey Festival at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Saturday, February 18 | 12:30pm & 6pm It’s a celebration of a few of our favorite things as Oaks hosts the Philly Chocolate, Wine and Whiskey Festival. The 21-plus event features unlimited samples of premium wines, whiskeys, craft beers and ciders — not to mention enough chocolate to make Willy Wonka blush. Pair your sips with bottomless bites of tasty treats like cupcakes, cookies and candies. Tickets are required for each three-hour session, while VIP packages grant an extra hour of indulgence. For more information, check HERE. Where: The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks Philly POPS: Get Up, Stand Up: An Encyclopedia of Soul at The Met Philadelphia Saturday, February 18, 2023 | 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. The Philly POPS settle into new digs at The Met Philadelphia with a soulful, toe-tapping program featuring Hamilton star Joshua Henry. During the afternoon and evening performances, Henry belts out some of history’s biggest funk, soul and R&B hits, including Heard it Through the Grapevine, A Change is Gonna Come and Let’s Get it On. Before Henry takes the stage, the POPS kick off each performance with an original, soul-influenced instrumental piece. Where: The Met Philadelphia, 858 N. Broad Street Black History Month at The African American Museum in Philadelphia The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is the first institution built by a major U.S. city to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage and culture of African Americans. This week is your last chance to catch the museum’s powerful Vision & Spirit: African American Art exhibition, which runs through February 19, 2023. The collection features more than 100 works from 48 artists and explores the many meanings behind African American resilience. And, of course, you don’t want to miss the museum’s core permanent exhibit Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1776 – 1876, allowing trailblazers like Octavius Catto and Richard Allen to tell their stories through the use of technology, photographs, videos and artifacts (February 2023). Where: The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street 1776 at the Forrest Theatre
February 14-26 Fittingly, Philly is the first stop for the national tour of this bold production, which details the fierce debates surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence right here in Philadelphia back in (you guessed it) 1776. And, trust us, you’ve never seen the Founding Fathers quite like this. This updated version of the classic, Tony Award-winning musical features a cast of performers who identify as female, trans and non-binary. The diverse cast and rock-tinged melodies will have you humming for days, and perhaps, thinking about our nation’s founding in a new light. Read more information HERE. Where: Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut Street |
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