'Free Block Party' 6 blocks of fun! It's that time of year when the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts Street Fair transforms part of Broad Street into a free fun zone on April 23 from 11 am to 7 pm! Featuring dozens of performances, rides, a zip line, popular food vendors, and this year’s centerpiece – an enormous waterfall in the center of Broad Street. This fabulous event will take place on Broad Street between Chestnut and South Streets. Performer Highlights Squonk – … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ National Park Week, Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts and More!
April 15, 2016 By
‘Honoring Our National Parks' This weekend kicks off with opening of the Independence Beer Garden, the continuation of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, Wine & Wellness Weekend at Chaddsford Winery, the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Barnes Foundation, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Franklin Institute and the play Two Trains Running at Arden Theatre. During the weekend enjoy FREE yoga, farmers' markets, magic shows and much more. The weekend ends … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ PIFA Kick-Off, Philly Farm and Food Fest, Manayunk StrEAT Festival, Art Museum Restaurant Week, Cherry Blossom Festival!
April 8, 2016 By
‘Food, Wine, Festivals - Oh My!' This weekend kicks off with the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Barnes Foundation, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Franklin Institute and the play Two Trains Running at Arden Theatre. During the weekend enjoy FREE yoga, Bike & Bagels Bike Ride, Craft Beer Express, Walking Tour - Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson, farmers' markets, magic shows and much more. The weekend ends with … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Easter Parade, Easter Egg Hunts, Museum Exhibits and More!
March 25, 2016 By
‘Find The Easter Bunny In Philadelphia' This weekend kicks off the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Barnes Foundation, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Franklin Institute and the play Two Trains Running at Arden Theatre. During the weekend enjoy Easter egg hunts for the kids, farmers' markets, magic shows and much more. The weekend ends with the South Street Headhouse Easter Promenade, Easter brunches, an Irish Session at the Plough and the Stars and Live Irish Music as … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ March Madness, Museum Exhibits, Theatre, Spring Wine Festival At Chaddsford Winery, Macy’s Flower Show and More!
March 18, 2016 By
‘First Day Of Spring Might Bring Snow!' This weekend kicks off with March Madness and three Philly colleges playing today with Villanova, Temple and St. Josephs! Check out where to watch all of your favorite teams! Also, the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Barnes Foundation, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Franklin Institute, Tangle Presents RetroAct and the play Two Trains Running at Arden Theatre. During the weekend enjoy the Sound of Music at the Kimmel Center, Spring … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Flower Show, Museum Day Live, The Science Behind Pixar, St. Patrick’s Celebrations, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Brewer’s Plate!
March 11, 2016 By
‘Green Is In The Air and Spring Is Around The Corner' This weekend kicks off with the continuation of the Philadelphia Flower Show and the continuation of exhibits at Penn Museum, the Barnes Foundation, the Academy of Natural Sciences, and the Franklin Institute. During the weekend enjoy The Science Behind Pixar, Museum Day Live, St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Harlem Globtrotters, farmers' markets, magic shows and much more. The weekend ends with the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade, an … [Read more...]
The Science Behind Pixar At The Franklin Institute
March 3, 2016 By
'Experience Science & Technology Behind Finding Nemo, Toy Story & More!' Become a kid all over again and learn how your favorite Pixar characters were born into animated movies! The Franklin Institute has put together an unique, first-time look into the Pixar process, exploring the science and technology behind it. Visitors will be able to experience it all from March 12 to September 5. This interactive exhibition showcases the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) … [Read more...]
The 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show
February 29, 2016 By
'The World's Largest Indoor Flower Show' The Philadelphia International Flower Show welcomes you to "Explore America" ~ 100 Years of the National Park Service, the 2016 theme. The Flower Show will celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service and our country’s majestic landscapes, taking visitors through acres of displays inspired by iconic parks like Acadia and Cape Cod, Valley Forge and Shenandoah, to Yellowstone, Yosemite and other iconic parks and historic sites. This awesome … [Read more...]
Picasso: The Great War, Experimentation and Change at The Barnes Foundation
February 24, 2016 By
'Experience 50 Works By Picasso Highlighting Pieces From World War I' This majestic Picasso exhibit: The Great War, Experimentation and Change, is being shown at The Barnes Foundation from February 21 to May 9. This special Picasso exhibit in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art will examine the dramatic variance in Pablo Picasso’s style during the period surrounding World War I. Visitors will be able to travel back in time to witness his fluctuation between cubism and a more … [Read more...]
The Golden Age Of King Midas Exhibit At Penn Museum Feb 13 To Nov 27, 2016
February 16, 2016 By
'The Story Behind The Golden Touch' Get acquainted with The Golden Age Of King Midas Exhibit at Penn Museum February 13 to November 27, 2016! King Midas lived in the prosperous city of Gordion, a site in what is now central Turkey, circa 750–700 BCE, ruling Phrygia and influencing the neighboring kingdoms. It certainly was a golden age at that time. From Penn Museum: Archaeologists from the Penn Museum (the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology) have been … [Read more...]
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