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The Philadelphia Zoo will present its Spotlight Series during select months in 2025. The series will celebrate favorite animals through special talks, enrichment activities, take-home crafts, themed food and beverages, and educational experiences. The Spotlight Series is included with regular Zoo admission. In May, the […]
Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization are thrilled to present the Philadelphia premiere of "Some Like It Hot" at the Forrest Theatre. Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album. Set in […]
The PCCF is the first of its kind in Philadelphia, presenting artists from the vibrant and growing contemporary circus community and bringing ground-breaking artists from across the nation and beyond to Philadelphia. Full-length shows that blend acrobatics, dance, theater, and storytelling to push the boundaries […]
The Greater Philadelphia Promise Walk for Preeclampsia is a community-focused event featuring a 5k walk/run will raise funds and awareness for preeclampsia and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The event will also include family-friendly wellness activities.Enjoy free health screenings, kids' activities, community resources, a small business […]
Historic Rittenhouse Town Fair is a site-wide free event with tours, hearth cooking, activities, hikes, vendors, craftsman, artisans, food, drinks and more! Come watch the site transform back into the busy village it once was for a day of fun.
West Philly Porchfest is an annual do-it-yourself music festival, featuring musicians of all kinds playing free shows on porches throughout the neighborhood. Created by and for West Philadelphia residents, the festival seeks to represent and celebrate the community’s broad musical and cultural diversity.
Support the mission of making music education accessible to all by attending Musicopia's Drumlines at the Symphony: An All-Star 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert at the Miller Theater. The lineup includes passionate performances by the West Powelton Drummers, the Main Line Symphony Orchestra, and more, as […]
