June 14, 2013
This summer, the Awesome Fest film and music festival brings the ’80s back to Philadelphia in a big way with a 10-week fest featuring performances and outdoor movie screenings at mostly outdoor venues across the city. Tonight, the festival gets underway with an opening night bash and performance by The Psychedelic Furs at the Trocadero [...]
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Happy Flag Day, Philadelphia! Join in the celebrations today, June 14, as Philadelphia commemorates the anniversaries of both the United States flag (236 years) and the United States Army (238 years) in a series of free outdoor events and presentations throughout the historic district — from the National Constitution Center to the Betsy Ross House. [...]
Read more»June 13, 2013
This summer, slither into the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University to view an unusual display of science and artistry. In Serpentine, fine-arts photographer Mark Laita highlights the natural beauty of some of the world’s deadliest snakes and serpents. The exquisite exhibition will be on display in the Art of Science Gallery from June [...]
Read more»June 12, 2013
This Saturday, June 15, the Finns and Swedes in America Since 1638 festival comes to the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing as part of the PECO Multicultural Series of festivals. All day long, treat yourself to Swedish and Finnish food, gifts and live musical performances. Also along the river, an exact replica of the Kalmar [...]
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Celebrate the youngsters at Rittenhouse Square’s annual Little Friends Festival on Wednesday, June 19. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., children and adults are invited to Rittenhouse Square for an evening of kid-friendly fun. The festival encompasses live music, rides, amusements, food, games, crafts and raffle prizes all created with the little ones in mind. A [...]
Read more»June 12, 2013
To kick off its new marquee display The 1968 Exhibit, the National Constitution Center hosts a ’60s-centric party, Retro-Rama, this Thursday, June 13. All things ’60s come together at this evening soiree. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., walk the (ahem) shag carpet in your best decade fashion. Don those bell bottoms, tie dye tees and [...]
Read more»June 11, 2013
This weekend, take some time to honor the man who helped to bring you into the world on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16. If you’re planning on spending Father’s Day in Philadelphia, you’re in luck. Be it with a steak dinner, fine scotch, a Mural Arts Tour or a 5K, there are plenty of ways [...]
Read more»June 11, 2013
This week, the 2013 U.S. Open comes to the world-famous Merion Golf Club, the historic course located on Philadelphia’s Main Line. But, you didn’t score tickets to the Open, you say? That’s no reason not to get in on the championship golf tournament action. For the first time in more than 30 years, Philadelphia is [...]
Read more»June 10, 2013
Update: Due to inclement weather, this event has been postponed until Thursday, June 20. Don’t be late for this very important date! From 6 to 9 p.m. this Thursday, June 13, the Philadelphia History Museum at The Atwater Kent invites guests to don their most elaborate hats and Cheshire Cat-sized smiles for Cocktails in the [...]
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On June 14, way back in 1777, the United States adopted a new flag crafted by one Betsy Ross. This week at the Betsy Ross House — where America’s most famous seamstress sewed that first stars and stripes banner — celebrate Old Glory with family-friendly activities and interactive experiences, culminating in the day-long Stars & [...]
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