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The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is proud to present, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection,” featuring paintings from the personal collection of award-winning actress, CCH Pounder. This exhibition, curated exclusively for AAMP, is a stunning collection of contemporary art that spans the African […]
Explore paleontology’s final frontier in Ice Dinosaurs, the Academy’s exciting new special exhibit. Transport yourself to the Late Cretaceous period in the Arctic Circle, where dinosaurs actually lived year-round in extreme polar environments. This brand-new, immersive and educational experience brings this era to life with animatronic […]
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, […]
To celebrate spooky season, come make crafts that will give you goosebumps galore! The library will also be handing out some delightful treats.
Be afraid... be very afraid! Oak Lane Library will host a haunted house in their basement for children and teens. Pop in anytime; their creepy maze takes about 15 minutes. Expect jump scares and low lighting, but no "blood", fog or flashing lights. Appropriate for […]
In advance of Halloween this year, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia invites locals and hotel guests alike to its second annual “Pupkin Pawty” costume contest and Halloween celebration on October 29 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. In partnership with local animal rescue Morris Animal Refuge, the […]
