May 20, 2013
Ready for summertime, Philadelphia? Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer season (the first day of summer is June 21), but a great time to welcome longer days and balmy weather. A number of locations in Philadelphia and the countryside are hosting celebratory events in honor of the long weekend. Some of [...]
Read more»May 2, 2013
Calling all (aspiring) secret agents. Spy: The Secret World of Espionage opens this Saturday, May 4 at The Franklin Institute on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The exhibition, which will remain on view through October, tells the story of the intriguing world of spies through actual tools, technologies and testimonials. As The Franklin’s featured exhibition of [...]
Read more»April 26, 2013
Go beyond margaritas on Cinco de Mayo and celebrate the vibrant culture of Latino Philadelphia during Philadelphia Mexican Week, Sunday, April 28 to Sunday, May 5. All week long, a number of Philadelphia restaurants, museums and performing arts center are presenting Mexican music, film, dance and cuisine. Presented by the Mexican Consulate and the Mexican [...]
Read more»April 4, 2013
After an epic run at The Franklin Institute, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition closes its doors on Sunday, April 7. The impressive exhibition includes more than 300 artifacts retrieved from the wreck site of Titanic. The exhibition even has cool Philadelphia tie-ins — stories of 19 passengers who all have direct ties to Philadelphia are one of the focal points of the exhibit. The last admission on Sunday is at 7:30 p.m. Stop by the marquee exhibit before it sails away.
March 11, 2013
Learn and view some of space’s stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies on the second Thursday of each month at the Franklin Institute’s Joel N. Bloom Observatory. Night Skies in the Observatory will be led by the Franklin Institute’s Chief Astronomer, Derrick Pitts on the second Thursday of each month. Check out the March event on [...]
Read more»February 4, 2013
Valentine’s Day doesn’t just mean dinner, candy and flowers, it also means a number of cool, alternative date ideas at many of Philadelphia’s most popular museums and attractions. There are events for everyone, whether you’re looking to party like a bootlegger, learn about the romantic significance behind well-known pieces of art, or experience chocolate making [...]
Read more»January 16, 2013
Mark your calendars! Tonight from 5-8 p.m., the Franklin Institute kicks off its 2013 Target Community Nights series with a celebration of Benjamin Franklin’s 307th birthday. Target Community Night events occur at the Institute on the third Wednesday of each month and offer free museum admission and programming. Tonight’s Franklin-themed event is full of family-friendly [...]
Read more»January 15, 2013
Philadelphia is celebrating Martin Luther King Day with an array of events. Some of the city’s most popular museums are open for free or for a discounted rate, and many are pairing up with the Martin Luther King Day of Service and hosting events to improve the lives of those in need in the Greater [...]
Read more»January 10, 2013
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • Les Misérables at the Academy [...]
Read more»January 2, 2013
All January long, the Franklin Institute and National Constitution Center are offering joint tickets for their faithful patrons. Check out the Franklin Institute’s featured exhibit Titanic and the National Constitution Center’s featured exhibit American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition for the price of one from January 2-31. Both exhibits are hugely popular, and [...]
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