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It’s going to be a fun packed week of things to do in Philadelphia!
With many museum exhibits, ice skating, Black History Month, Philly Bierfest, Party for the Martket at RTM and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!
Ice Skating At Rothman Ice Rink ~ February 20 – 25 ~ Held at Dilworth Park, the Rothman Ice Rink is open 7 days a week, to include all holidays. So make plans with the family, with friends, and enjoy this new found winter location in the heart of Philadelphia. The last day is February 25! ~ Ice Skating At Rothman Ice Rink ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at Penn’s Landing ~ February 20 – 25 ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at Penn’s Landing will be a winter wonderland for all ages to explore. Enjoy ice skating, live music, warm fire pits, food, craft beers, shopping and much more. ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at Penn’s Landing ~
Celebration of Black History Month ~ February 20 – 25 ~ Black History Month is celebrated annually in the month of February, reflecting on the roles that African Americans played and who continue to play in our history! Many institutions in Philadelphia recognize Black History Month with exhibits, film screenings, discussions, special events and performances and much more. Read out guide of things to do during Black History Month in Philly! ~ Celebration of Black History Month ~
Free Admission to the National Museum of American Jewish History ~ February 20 – 25 ~ FREE – National Museum of American Jewish Museum will have FREE admission the whole month of February in the Historic District of Philadelphia thanks to gracious support from the Parkway Corporation. Visitors will have access to the Museum’s core exhibition, displaying more than 20,000 artifacts, which highlights more than 360 years of Jewish life in America. ~ Free Admission to the National Museum of American Jewish History ~
Terracotta Warriors Exhibit ~ February 20 – 25 ~ Held at The Franklin Institute. This is your chance to dive into the secrets behind the 2,000 year-old army of clay statues that guarded the tomb of China’s first emperor. The exhibit features 10 original clay statues and over 140 artifacts from the tomb of China’s first emperor China’s First Emperor Qin Shihuangdi. ~ Terracotta Warriors Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~
Winter Fountains on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway ~ February 20 – 25 ~ FREE – Enjoy this outdoor exhibit that features a stunning nighttime display of surreal, glowing videos projected on to four large domes! ~ Winter Fountains on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway ~
Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World Exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences ~ February 20 – 25 ~ Held at The Academy of Natural Sciences, come face-to-snout with live crocodilians, a group of reptiles that has evolved and thrived for 200 million years thanks to their brute strength, keen senses, and murderous instincts. ~ Cros Exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences ~
Design in Revolution: A 1960′s Odyssey Exhibit ~ February 20 – 25 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. From Pop Art and psychedelia to the civil rights and anti-war movements, the 1960s was a decade of liberation—and of great loss. See how designers, artists, and architects responded to the tumultuous period that still looms large in the American imagination. ~ Design in Revolution: A 1960′s Odyssey Exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art ~
Parkway 100 Celebration ~ February 20 – 25 ~ The Ben Franklin Parkway is turning 100 and Philadelphia is set to mark this milestone with a year of special events, promotions, and family-friendly experiences through November 18, 2018. ~ Parkway 100 Celebration ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ February 21 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every Wednesday from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”, as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~
1893 Day ~ February 22 ~ Held at Reading Terminal Market all day! 1893 Day will transport visitors back to the day Reading Terminal Market opened. Guests can expect period costumes, penny-farthing riders, Victorian décor, and more. Hundreds of lucky customers will experience price rollbacks throughout the day when merchants will ring a bell and drop the price of an item to 1893 prices. ~ Event Details ~
Lunar New Year Celebration At Dim Sum House ~ February 22 ~ From 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Dim Sum House. Guests are invited to attend the Annual Lunar New Year “Leadership Dinner” in celebration with Ascend! Take this opportunity to meet the Ascend board, and the new leadership team as they say farewell to the Rooster, and celebrate all that we’ve accomplished and all there is to chase after in the Year of the Dog! For more info, Click Here.
Dinos After Dark ~ February 23 ~ Pay-What-You-Wish (suggested donation $10) From 5 pm – 8 pm at The Academy of Natural Sciences at 1900 Benjamin Franklin parkway. On the fourth Friday evening of every month this winter and spring, the Academy of Natural Sciences is offering pay-what-you-wish admission, family activities, and an indoor beer garden in our famous Dinosaur Hall. ~ Dinos After Dark ~
Final Fridays: King Britt Presents “The Misguided Tour” ~ February 23 ~ From 5 pm to 8:45 pm at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Celebrate the last Friday of every month at the Art Museum with live music, cocktails and more. Enjoy as King Britt has tapped some of his favorite artists—Xenia Rubinos, Suphala, and Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste—to create a soundtrack for our galleries. ~ Final Fridays: King Britt Presents “The Misguided Tour” ~
Artist Bash: Heartache at The Barnes Foundation ~ February 23 ~ From 8 pm to 11 pm at The Barnes Foundation. Enjoy performers who transform heartache and pain into beauty. The evening brings Van Gogh to life and welcomes the creative stylings of Kingsley Ibeneche; the vocal skills of Bethlehem, Laurin Talese, and Daniel de Jesus; shadow puppetry by Hua Hua Zhang; and a dance party with DJ Mr. Sonny James. ~ Artist Bash: Heartache at The Barnes Foundation ~
Beats, Brews & BBQ ~ February 24 ~ Held at World Live Cafe at 3025 Walnut St at 1 pm. The 14th Annual Beats, Brews, & BBQ festival will allow guests to listen to live music from the Bob Lowery Band while enjoying beers from over 40 breweries such as Evil genius Beer Co, Conshohocken Brewing, Yards Brewing Co, Left Hand, Oskar Blues Brewery, Sly Fox, Half Acre Beer Co, Victory, Ballast Point Brewing Co, 2SP Brewing Co, Neshaminy Creek & Avery Brewing Co! ~ Beats, Brews & BBQ ~
Philly Bierfest ~ February 24 ~ From 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at The German Society of Pennsylvania at 611 Spring Garden St. Hosted by Philly Roller Derby! Visit with PA’s leading brewers of Lagers, Bocks and Weizens, and sample a diverse array of imports from Germany! ~ More Info about the beers! ~ ~ Get Tickets ~
Party For The Market ~ February 24 ~ Held at the Reading Terminal Market from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Guests will enjoy music from 6 live bands, 4 open bars, all the food & desserts you can eat from more than 30 of the Market’s merchants, a silent auction, casino games, dance floor, cabaret & cocktail lounge. Proceeds help support the Market’s capital improvement program to ensure that the 19th century building can meet the needs of the 21st century and to help chart our course for the next 125 years. ~ Party For The Market at Reading Terminal Market ~
Let Them Eat Cake ~ February 25 ~ Held at Loews Philadelphia at 12th & Market. Doors open at 6 pm. Sample cakes from more than 35 of the area’s best pastry chefs while enjoying live music and unlimited wine tastings. All proceeds benefit Variety – the Children’s Charity to improve the quality of life for children with special needs. ~ Get Tickets ~ ~ Let Them Eat Cake Info ~
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