May 7, 2013
Little-known fact: Mother’s Day was founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia and first officially observed in 1908 to honor motherhood and family life during the early days of feminism. Supported by John Wannamaker, Mother’s Day was given federal recognition in 1914. In 2013, take time to honor the woman who brought you into the world [...]
Read more»April 29, 2013
World-renowned entertainers, authors and experts come together to honor Jewish music during Philadelphia’s inaugural citywide Jewish Music Festival, presented by the Gershman Y. This nine-day celebration features an impressive roster that includes live performances, book readings and a participatory workshop. Events take place in five different venues across the city, including the Free Library and [...]
Read more»March 28, 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!] As spring festival season gets underway, [...]
Read more»March 20, 2013
Prepare the matzo ball soup! Passover is quickly approaching. The holiday begins on Monday, March 25 and lasts until Tuesday, April 2. For those looking to avoid cooking and celebrate Passover at a restaurant in the Greater Philadelphia area, you’re in luck. We have compiled a roundup of restaurants (and one museum!) offering special Passover [...]
Read more»March 14, 2013
Philadelphia is a great place to be on a budget. Many of our museums, theaters and historical landmarks often offer discounted tickets and cheap events on certain days. Plus, many of our great attractions are just inexpensive — or free! — to begin with. No matter what your budget is, this list encompasses plenty of [...]
Read more»February 14, 2013
Philadelphia is the perfect place to celebrate historical holidays, especially Presidents’ Day. With attractions such as the National Constitution Center, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, there is no better place to discover Presidential history. President George Washington and President John Adams led our country from their Presidential home at sixth and market streets, now [...]
Read more»January 23, 2013
The National Museum of Jewish American History’s Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges exhibition is now open, through June 2. The highly anticipated exhibition shows how Jewish refugees and African-American students at historically Black colleges and universities supported one another and came together in search of freedom and opportunity. Beyond [...]
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»December 10, 2012
For those who do not celebrate Christmas, and even for those who do, the National Museum of American Jewish History is hosting an event that will make everyone feel included on the holiday. Being ____ at Christmas is perfect for anyone who looking for a little off-the-radar celebration on Christmas Day 2012. Local businesses and [...]
Read more»December 6, 2012
Hanukkah 2012 is quickly approaching and the city is more than prepared with a plethora of Hanukkah celebrations planned at restaurants and museums around the city. The eight-day long holiday, December 8-16, is the perfect excuse to celebrate with friends and family over and over again. To help you do that, we’ve compiled a list [...]
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