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Events & Festivals
Events & Festivals
PHILADELPHIA & ITS COUNTRYSIDE™ CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Festivals, Exhibitions And Events In The Greater Philadelphia Region
April 2007 Through December 2007
The Calendar of Events is organized as follows:
• April 2007
• May 2007
• June 2007
• July 2007
• August 2007
• September 2007
• October 2007
• November 2007
• December 2007
• Ongoing Activities
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APRIL 2007
April 5-18 2007
PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL. This week-long event showcases the best in independent and foreign cinema in theaters throughout Philadelphia. (267) 765-9700, http://www.phillyfests.com/
April 11-May 13, 2007
THE LIFE OF GALILEO. The Wilma Theater presents a show about reason, religion and power in a world in which power is concealed as faith. (215) 546-7824, http://www.wilmatheater.org/
April 14-17, 2007
THE PHILADELPHIA ANTIQUES SHOW. Dealers from across the U.S. gather at the 33rd Street Armory to display their unique finds. (215) 387-3500, http://www.philaantiques.com/
April 18-22, 2007
SOPHISTICATED LADIES. Join Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, along with guests, as they pay tribute to some of the greatest female vocalists of all times, like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan at The Kimmel Center. (215) 893-1999, http://www.phillypops.org/
April 25-29, 2007
MODERN MASTERS. At the Merriam Theater, the Pennsylvania Ballet performs a diverse and contemporary program featuring baroque classicism with traditional African dance and an arrhythmic score for piano and harpsichord. (215) 551-7000, http://www.paballet.org/
April 26-28, 2007
PENN RELAYS. High school and college track stars compete at Franklin Field during the oldest collegiate meet in the nation. (215) 898-6145, http://www.thepennrelays.com/
April 29-May 5, 2007
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL. Jugglers, folk singers, puppeteers and acrobats delight young audiences at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. (215) 898-3900, http://www.pennpresents.org/
April 30-May 6, 2007
EQUALITY FORUM. More than 75 regional, national and international organizations descend in Philadelphia to celebrate gay culture with seven days of events. (215) 732-3378, http://www.equalityforum.org/
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MAY 2007
May 2-13, 2007
FALSTAFF. Considered by many as Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece, this brilliant comedic romp at the Academy of Music, based on The Merry Wives of Windsor, follows Sir John Falstaff’s adventures with the young ladies in town. (215) 893-1018, http://www.operaphilly.com/
May 5-6, 2007
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL. Strawberries of all sorts, live entertainment and pie-eating contests add to the festivities, held annually at Peddler’s Village. (215) 794-4000, http://www.peddlersvillage.com/
May 6, 2007
BROAD STREET RUN. Spanning 10 miles from Olney to South Philadelphia, the 28-year-old run raises money for the American Cancer Society. (215) 683-3594, http://www.broadstreetrun.com/
May 9-13, 2007
IRVING BERLIN & FRIENDS. Performing at The Kimmel Center, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops pay tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of all time with his catalog of more than 1,500 songs.
(215) 893-1999, http://www.phillypops.org/
May 10-June 10, 2007
LOOKINGGLASS ALICE. Experience how Alice falls, floats, flies and defies gravity on her journey through the looking glass at this show for all ages at the Arden Theatre. (215) 922-1122, http://www.ardentheatre.org/
May 11-12, 2007
DAD VAIL REGATTA. The largest collegiate regatta in the world takes place on the Schuylkill River. (215) 542-1443, http://www.dadvail.org/
May 12-13, 2007
106TH ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION. The country’s oldest and largest art museum and school, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, previews the works of third- and fourth-year art students. (215) 972-7600, http://www.pafa.org/
May 15-20, 2007
RIVERDANCE. The internationally acclaimed dancers return to The Kimmel Center in celebration of Irish music, song and dance. (215) 893-1999, http://www.kimmelcenter.org/
May 19-August 12, 2007
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON’S WORLD ON PAPER. This Philadelphia Museum of Art exhibition examines, for the first time, the achievements of African American modernist William H. Johnson, often considered one of the most inventive artists of his generation as a graphic artist. (215) 763-8100, http://www.philamuseum.org/
May 24-June 2, 2007
THE DEVON HORSE SHOW AND COUNTRY FAIR. The country’s oldest and largest event of its kind features contests, exhibitions and old-fashioned fun at the Devon Show Grounds. (610) 964-0550, http://www.thedevonhorseshow.com/
May 25-September 3, 2007
EYEWITNESS: AMERICAN ORIGINALS FROM THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES. This exhibition at the National Constitution Center presents first-hand accounts of the triumphs and tragedies in American history, such as the Hindenburg explosion, Pope John Paul II’s first visit to the U.S. and the Kennedy assassination. (215) 409-6600, http://www.constitutioncenter.org/
May 26-27, 2007
JAM ON THE RIVER. Memorial Day’s biggest party brings the best of rock and blues music to Penn’s Landing. (215) 922-2FUN, http://www.jamontheriver.com/
May 26-28, 2007
BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM ANTIQUES SHOW. Outstanding furniture, glass, metalware, ceramics, folk art, quilts and other fine antiques from across the nation are featured at this annual show, now in its 35th year at the Brandywine River Museum. (610) 388-2700, http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/
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JUNE 2007
June 1-9, 2007
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY. The Pennsylvania Ballet brings Marius Petipa’s beautiful princess to the Academy of Music in an audience favorite that is as exciting today as it was 100 years ago. (215) 551-7000, http://www.paballet.org/
June 8-10, 2007
BUCKS COUNTY COVERED BRIDGES FESTIVAL. This three-day celebration of the historic covered bridges of Bucks County features walking and trolley tours of five covered bridges, arts and crafts, hot air balloon rides and food at Tinicum Park. http://www.buckscountycoveredbridgesfestival.org/
June 10, 2007
ODUNDE AFRIKAN-AMERICAN STREET FESTIVAL. This annual street festival celebrates the Yoruba New Year, beginning with a spiritual procession to the Schuylkill River and ending with a lively street fair. (215) 732-8510, http://www.odundeinc.org/
June 10, 2007
PRO CYCLING TOUR INTERNATIONAL. Cyclists compete against each other and climb the steep Manayunk “wall” during the 22nd annual championship. (610) 676-0390, http://www.procyclingtour.com/
June 10-19, 2007
FIRST PERSON FESTIVAL OF MEMOIR AND DOCUMENTARY ART. Taking place at various venues throughout the city, this festival celebrates its fourth year as the only event in the nation dedicated to art based on real-life experiences. The event features more than 25 performances, screenings and interactive workshops by local and nationally known artists. (267) 402-2055, http://www.firstpersonfestival.org/
June 23-July 1, 2007
PENGUIN PALOOZA. Kids of all ages can learn about African penguins and take part in special penguin-related contests, games, skits and more at the 17,000-gallon Penguin Island exhibition at Adventure Aquarium. (856) 365-3300, http://www.adventureaquarium.com/
June 23-24, 2007
18TH ANNUAL MANAYUNK ARTS FESTIVAL. The largest outdoor craft festival in the Delaware Valley takes place on Main Street and features 275 artists, along with award-winning restaurants, boutiques and galleries. (215) 482-9565, http://www.manayunk.com/
June 2007 (Tentative month)
DANCEBOOM. The Wilma Theater’s annual dance festival features two weeks of performances by local artists and companies. (215) 546-STAGE, http://www.wilmatheater.org/
June 2007
BLOOMSDAY. The Rosenbach Museum and Library commemorates the 102nd anniversary on which novel hero, Leopold Bloom, made his “odyssey” through Dublin, with a week-long festival of programs. (215) 732-1600, http://www.rosenbach.org/
June 2007
5TH ANNUAL LGBT THEATRE FESTIVAL. Venues throughout the city host new plays, musicals and revues by or about members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. (215) 627-6483, http://www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org/
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JULY 2007
July 12-24 2007
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL. This festival, celebrating its 13th year, showcases all genres of film that pertain to or were created by members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. (267) 765-9700, ext.4, http://www.phillyfests.org/
July 2007
ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC FESTIVAL. WXPN, the public radio station of the University of Pennsylvania, brings together musical legends and new performances at Wiggins Park on the Camden Waterfront. (856) 757-9400, http://www.camdenwaterfront.com/
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AUGUST 2007
August 17-19, 2007
46TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL. Philadelphia’s answer to Woodstock attracts musicians, storytellers and craftspeople for a weekend of song and merriment in Schwenksville. (800) 556-FOLK, http://www.folkfest.org/
August 31-September 15, 2007
PHILADELPHIA LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL AND PHILLY FRINGE. Avant-garde performance meets street theater for two weeks of artistic pleasure throughout the city. (215) 413-9006, http://www.livearts-fringe.org/
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SEPTEMBER 2007
September-October 2007
TERROR BEHIND THE WALLS. Celebrate the Halloween season at Eastern State Penitentiary by visiting the spooky, haunted house inside an abandoned prison. (215) 236-3300, http://www.easternstate.org/
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OCTOBER 2007
Through October 2007
AMARNA, ANCIENT EGYPT’S PLACE IN THE SUN. The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology presents an exhibition that features more than 100 artifacts from the extraordinary, short-lived royal city of Akhetaten, birthplace of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun. (215) 898-4000, http://www.museum.upenn.edu/
OCTOBER 19-21, 2007
USARTISTS: AMERICAN FINE ART SHOW. Dozens of fine art galleries gather for an art expo and sale benefiting the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts at the 33rd Street Armory. (800) 455-8312, http://www.usartists.org/
OCTOBER 26-28, 2007
TREASURES...FROM THE SILK ROAD TO THE SANTA FE TRAIL. The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology presents a show and sale of exceptional fine art, antiques and textiles from Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas. (215) 898-9213, www.museum.upenn.edu/new/events/treasures/index.shtml
October 2007
OUTFEST. Part of the National Coming Out Day Festival, this event is the largest of its kind in the world. (215) 875-9288, www.phillypride.org
OCTOBER 2007
8TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA OPEN STUDIO TOURS. Visitors can see local artists of all mediums in their workshops found in neighborhoods throughout the city. (215) 546-7775
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NOVEMBER 2007
November 8-11, 2007
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART CRAFT SHOW. Handmade textiles, jewelry and housewares of the highest quality are on view and for sale at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. (215) 684-7930, www.philamuseum.org/pmacraft
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DECEMBER 2007
December 2007
THE NUTCRACKER. Pennsylvania Ballet’s season at the Academy of Music features its annual performance of the classic holiday ballet. December 2007. (215) 551-7000, http://www.paballet.org/
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ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Every Friday and Saturday
SONICVISION. Shown at The Franklin Institute Science Museum’s Fels Planetarium, SonicVision blends today’s popular music by artists such as Coldplay, Moby and The Flaming Lips with the visual artistry of animation and video. (215) 448-1200, http://www.fi.edu/
Every Friday
ART AFTER 5. Friday evenings are something to talk about at the Philadelphia Museum of Art with this weekly evening series showcasing an eclectic mix of world and jazz music. (215) 763-8100, http://www.philamuseum.org/
First Friday Each Month
FIRST FRIDAY. In Old City, dozens of the city’s premier galleries keep their doors open late and provide free refreshments. http://www.oldcityarts.org/
First Saturday Each Month
FIRST SATURDAY GALLERY TOURS. More than 50 galleries, museums, shops, theaters and hotels in Old City present exhibitions and discussions. (215) 625-9200, http://www.oldcityarts.org/
First Saturday Each Month
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF CRUISER OLYMPIA. Take a tour of the 1892 cruiser and learn how the ship docked outside of the Independence Seaport Museum works. (215) 413-8658, http://www.phillyseaport.org/
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