Past Events

Gauguin, Cézanne, Matisse: Visions of Arcadia is a new exhibition opening at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on June 20th, to  include masterpieces by artists such as Albert Gleizes, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Pablo Picasso, and Paul Signac emphasizing the French tradition of grand public paintings. Works by Nicolas Poussin and others establish the prevalence of the Arcadian theme. This exhibition is only showing in Philadelphia.

The Free Library of Philadelphia is pleased to announce an Author Events series with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.  Professor Gates is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and the Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Studies at Harvard University. He is the author of numerous works of criticism, including The Signifying Monkey, winner of the American Book Award. Tickets are $15 General Admission, $7 Students and can be purchased at this link. Tickets purchased for the event originally scheduled in February will be honored here.

The Philadelphia Portuguese Heritage Commission in collaboration with The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), is proud to bring you Portugal Day 2012 this year at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. The festivities will kick off on Sunday, June 17, with a flag ceremony and the playing of the national anthem of Portugal. Part of the PECO Multicultural Series.

Join the African American Museum in Philadelphia for a celebration and commemoration of African American freedom, looking at where we've come from and what work remains to be done! Live music from Rafiya, storytelling with the acclaimed Denise Valentine, hands-on crafts with artist Betty Leacraft, and more! This event is from noon to 4pm.

On behalf of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University’s Bicentennial Series, The Academy at 200: The Nature of Discovery, Stanford ecologist, Professor Paul Ehrlich will be discussing the environmental and social impacts related to the current strain on Earth’s carrying capacity. He will address how issues such as climate disruption and toxification of the planet may contribute to vast epidemics and nuclear resource wars. Ehrlich will present potential solutions to this strain, such as population growth control through women’s empowerment, rethinking economic ideals, and creating a movement that unties academic thinkers with civil society to engage in this important issue.

Calling all entrepreneurs! Every second Wednesday of each month the Newman Networks at the The Urban League of Philadelphia is offering a leadership development program.  Learn how to get new customers, finance your business, build strategic alliances, and improve your overall market presence. This unique one-on-one consulting program for just $50 a year will give you 6 hours of consulting time per month! 

Attention all soccer fans! The American Swedish Heritage Museum and the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce invite you to head down to Fado Irish Pub Philadelphia to take part in the UEFA EURO 2012 live soccer action. Watch Sweden’s opening game against Ukraine at Fado Pub located at the corner of 15th and Locust. Throughout the tournament (June 8-July 1) there will be a special Match Day Menu with discounts on select beers and food. Happy hour is from 4-7 pm and includes $4 Yuengling, Heineken, and Sam Adams Summer Ale (20 oz. pints).  Join fellow EURO 2012 soccer fans and experience the vibrant atmosphere at this Center City soccer bar. No cover.

The Annual International Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade at Penn’s Landing and Independence National Park is one of the many of Philadelphia's major multi-ethnic festivals that take place each year in the city . It is also the largest Islamic Festival in the country attracting 10,000 people. With a full day of activities, a bazaar, and a variety of entertainment for the whole family, this community driven festival is a great, and free, way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Part of the free PECO Multicultural Series.

The Russian Mosaica Heritage Festival invites all lovers of Russian literature, their friends, and the curious to celebrate Alexander Pushkin's birthday together at a Northeast Philadelphia Russian cultural hub, Knizhnik Bookstore. Audience members are encouraged to bring their favorite Pushkin verses which will be recited, in original Russian and translated English, by Harvard-educated lawyer, translator and poet, Julian Lowenfeld. This event is produced and sponsored by Russian Mosaica Heritage Festival - your connection to Russian Philadelphia culture.