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Upcoming Festivals in Philadelphia 2010!
West Oak Lane Jazz Festival, June 18th-20th 2010
In its seventh year, the 2010 West Oak Lane Jazz Festival features three
days of non-stop music on four outdoor stages. Performers at the 2009 festival
included WAR, the Average White Band, the Mingus Big
Band, Bill Paul, Ron Ayers and Tower of Power. Don’t miss the Vendor
Village, which features African-inspired crafts, will complement the music
— along with a food court and other family-friendly activities like face
and body painting. This year, the
all jazz line-up has been programmed around a New Orleans theme. The event will
kick off with a festive New Orleans-style parade led by The Royal Brass Band.
That’ll be followed by acts such as The Dirty Dozen Brass Band,
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Diane Reeves, David
Sanborn with Joey De Francesco, Al Jarreau and the
George Duke Trio. Festival is free
and open to all!
*The festival effectively shuts down the entire neighborhood of West Oak
Lane. Consider taking Septa or the free shuttle.
**Free shuttle buses will transport festival attendees from the
Independence Visitor Center (6th and Market Streets) to the festival.
Odunde Festival, June 11th-13th
2010
One of the largest and most longstanding African-American street festivals
in the nation!
Take in the sights, sounds and smells: the rhythmic, thumping beat of the
drums, the colorful, never-ending array of African textiles and crafts mix, and
the tantalizing smell of African spices cooking on an outdoor grill. The annual
Odunde Street Festival, held every second Sunday in
June, brings a genuine taste of Africa to South Street and one of
Philadelphia’s oldest, historically African-American neighborhoods. The
festival begins with a procession to the Schuylkill River, where prayers are
offered and blessings bestowed. The procession then returns to 23rd and South
Streets for the start of the street festival.
*Festival streets will be closed to traffic and parking, so consider taking
public transportation.
**Odunde is a Yoruba word that means “Happy
New Year.” Every year, Odunde draws vendors
from not only America but from Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Guinea.
***3-day abundance of cultural, historical and family-friendly events.
CHEAP Stuff to do in Philly
All
Ritz Theater’s in Old City: Movie
tickets are $6 for all movies, all day on Wednesday’s at any Ritz theater! Matinee movies (before 5pm) are also $6 everyday! No children under age 6 are allowed to
ANY movie.
Philadelphia
Museum of Arts: Admission to the
Museum is "Pay What You Want" on the First Sunday of every Month.
Use Funsavers!
Sign-up at Funsavers@Phillyfunguide.com
and you will receive weekly emails with
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and include theater, music, dance, museum exhibits, comedy shows and sporting events.
Offers are delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday and are available
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First Wednesdays: The Please Touch Museum is open for
extended hours on the first
Wednesday of each month, allowing visitors extra time to enjoy the museum's
exhibits, shows, and programs.
Time:
From 5pm-7pm, admission for guests over age one is just $2 - a savings of $13
per person!
(215)581-3181
*FREE
EVENTS IN PHILLY*
For
further info on the events below, please contact the phone numbers that follow
the event.
Philadelphia
Mural Arts Program: has been involved in more
than 2,400 indoor and outdoor mural projects-making Philadelphia home to the
largest collection of public murals in the country. Established in 1984 as part
of a citywide anti-graffiti initiative, MAP initially worked with young,
adjudicated graffiti writers, redirecting their artistic energies into making
art that would enhance, rather than undermine their communities. Since then,
the program has grown steadily, reaching out to an ever-widening sphere of
young people and producing increasingly more accomplished works of public
art..."
***Self-guided tour with
map: http://www.muralarts.org/pdf/virtual_map.pdf
Free
for Bank of America customers: Bank of America customers who present a valid Bank of America ATM, debit, or
credit card, along with photo ID, can receive free general admission to many
Center City museums on the first weekend of
every month, including:
*Pennsylvania
Academy of the Fine Arts: 118-128
North Broad, Philadelphia, PA 19102-- (215)972-7600 *Philadelphia Museum of Fine Arts:
Ben Franklin Parkway at 26th Street, Phila.PA 19130-- (215)763-8100
WXPN's Free At Noon: Every Friday at noon,
WXPN brings live music to the air with the Free At Noon Concert series at World Cafe Live
in Philadelphia. From NPR Music and WXPN, hear a live mix of roots rock, folk,
country and more every week! Shows are free and open to the public, though
registration is required at XPN.org.
Registration begins one week in advance of each show (Friday at 1), while
XPN members can signup the Thursday before.
For more info please
call: 1-800-565-9976
Khmer
Art Gallery: Khmer Art Gallery invites
the public to attend First Friday Open Houses, the first Friday of every month,
complete with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and cultural discovery. Attendees
will browse Khmer’s extensive collection of Cambodian art including an
astounding assortment of sculptures, paintings, bronze and silver castings,
jewelry, textiles and the city’s largest collection of Buddhas. Plus,
attendees will even have a chance to try one of many Cambodian instruments.
Location: 319 N. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA
19107. Hours: Wednesday,
Friday. & Saturday, 11am-4 pm.
For more info please
call: 215-922-5600
Story Time Sundays with Betsy : Children from ages 3-10 will love this
special weekly event hosted by Betsy Ross, herself! America's most famous flag
maker will read 18th century tales, lead a craft activity and answer kids'
questions about her exciting life and fascinating times. Themes change weekly,
so join in again and again! When: October 4, 2009-March 28,
2010 at 11am
First
Friday’s: Monthly open house for
galleries in the Old City art district. Started in 1991 by a group of
galleries as a collaborative open house evening, First Fridays grew quickly
into one of Philly’s most vital, signature cultural events. On the first Friday evening of every month the streets fill
with art lovers of all kinds who wander among the neighborhood’s 40-plus
galleries. The casual atmosphere encourages art and people watching, and
mingling. There’s diversity both in the crowd and among the galleries,
adding flavor to the experience. There is no cost.
When: The first
Friday evening of each month, rain or shine, year-round. Hours: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Most galleries can be found between Front and Third, and Market and Vine Streets.
United States Mint: The United States
Mint at Philadelphia is open for public tours Monday through Friday from 9 am
to 3 pm. The United States Mint is closed on Federal Holidays. All tours are free and
self-guided; no reservations are necessary. Visitors can see actual coin
production. The visitors' entrance is on the corner of Fifth and Arch Streets.
Adults will be asked to provide government-issued photo identification for
security purposes.
For more
information call: (215) 408-0114
Saturday
Night Movies at Wooden Shoe Books
Where: Wooden Shoe Books, 704 South St.
Philadelphia, PA
For more information
call:
215-413-0999
Tuesday
Night Comedy at Helium
Where: Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA
For
more information call: 215-496-9001
There
is a 2 item purchase minimum (example: two sodas, or
an item off the menu and a drink). This rule is not always enforced, however,
be prepared to spend a some money.
**Every Tuesday is Open Mic night!!! Sign-ups for performers are from 6-7 pm, the show will begin at 8 p.
Thank you for using Immediate Seating, enjoy the show!