Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 8:00pm - Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 7:00pm
Factions clash and empires rise and fall in Applied Mechanics’Vainglorious: The Epic Feats of Notable Persons in Europe After the Revolution. Twenty-six of the shiniest rising stars in the Philadelphia scene join forces to create a dazzling new depiction of a potent historical moment: the great sweep of the Napoleonic Empire in the wake of the French Revolution.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The Officers and Directors of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia invite you to join the Council for a special evening honoring Claudia McBride, President Emerita.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join the Alliance Franciase for their monthly Apéro Français. Make new acquaintances and share the latest tips on travel, movies and events in French. There is no registration fee for this event. You pay Liberté directly for that which you consume.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 8:00am - 6:30pm
The Conference will highlight and share best practices and solutions for the women, water and sanitation crisis among world leaders, universities and companies and to build upon global water and environment conferences to go beyond talk and into action.
Monday, April 8, 2013 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Science on Tap is a monthly science café in Philadelphia for anyone who is interested in getting together with other people to discuss a range of engaging science topics. It's held at National Mechanics, a relaxed, convivial bar in Old City, and features a brief, informal presentation by a scientist or other expert followed by lively conversation.
Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Coalition for Peace Action is hosting an author presentation and book signing with Ward Wilson, author of Five Myths About Nuclear Weapons, and introductory remarks by world renowned physicist, Prof. Freeman Dyson in the Founders Room of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton.
Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The German Society of Pennsylvania in corporation with the Delius Society will present a concert featuring the British baritone Marc Stone, accompanied by pianist Luke Housner in their 2012/13 “Wister and More!” series, in the Society’s beautifully restored auditorium. Their program will include songs by Frederick Delius, Percy Grainger, Charles Wilfred Orr, Roger Quilter and Peter Warlock.
Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 6:00pm - Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 7:30pm
The Raga Samay Festival is the first 24-hour concert of Hindustani (North Indian) classical music to take place in the Western Hemisphere in decades. On April 6 and 7, 2013, ten soloists from India and the US will perform fifteen consecutive concerts, each improvised within a raga (melodic system) traditionally reserved for that time of day or night. The festival will include vocal solo performances accompanied by tabla and harmonium, instrumental solo performances accompanied by tabla, and instrumental jugalbandi (duets), and other activities that will add to the enjoyment and understanding of novices and experts alike.
Friday, April 5, 2013 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
On Fridays evenings, the Great Stair Hall is transformed into a intimate cabaret for Art after 5 performances. Starr Events serves up fun sharable snacks and light supper options, as well as cocktails, wine and beer to compliment the live entertainment.
Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Join the Academy after hours to watch some “awesomely awful” movies. The Academy's own experts will be onstage to comment on the many scientific absurdities—think Mystery Science Theater 3000!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
From the ashes of the Second World War came the idea of the United Nations—an organization that would serve as a center for international diplomacy. Charlene Mires, author of Capital of the World, will discuss the dramatic, surprising, and at times comic story of the hometown promoters in pursuit of an extraordinary prize and the diplomats who struggled with the balance of power at a pivotal moment in history.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center first -- a live concert and preview of the short film, "A-E-I-O-U Water," followed by a conversation about water quality with Dr. Julie Becker, founder of the Women's Health & Environment Network and program director, University of the Sciences; and Joanne Dahme, public affairs manager, Philadelphia Water Department, and author of Contagion, The Plague, and Tombstone Tea.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 10:00am - Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 4:00pm
Bridgette Mayer Gallery is pleased to announce its premier solo exhibition of work by artist Radcliffe Bailey. Notes, will be on view from April 3 to April 27, 2013, with an opening reception Friday, April 5, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. The exhibition will feature new sculptures in steel, bronze, porcelain and wood, as well as paintings and works on paper. As installations and spatial complexities are an interest of the artist, Bailey will pay special attention to the architecture of the gallery space for his overall installation.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Join CETRA for Movie Night on Tuesday, April 2nd at the CETRA Language Solutions’ headquarters in Elkins Park. The event will begin at 6:00pm with networking, snacks and drinks followed by a free showing of Babel.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
The exhibition, The Promise of Peace: Violet Oakley’s United Nations Portraits, focuses on an important series of portraits made by Philadelphia artist Violet Oakley (1874-1961) in 1946 to record the historic opening meetings of the United Nations. Oakley attended some of the first meetings of the UN, and her portraits of delegates and representatives from across the globe are studied from life.
Monday, April 1, 2013 - 12:00pm - Friday, April 26, 2013 - 5:00pm
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival began in 1998 and initially focused on the tree planting efforts of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia. Echoing a sesquicentennial gift of 1,600 flowering trees made by Japan to Philadelphia in 1926, JASGP pledged to plant 1,000 cherry trees in Fairmount Park. This goal was accomplished in 2007, and the mission has been expanded to plant cherry trees in community parks throughout the region.
Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 10:00am - Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 5:00pm
The power of self-taught artistic talent, the drive of the human spirit to create, and the wonders of highly original inner worlds revealed. These are just a few of the reasons why the Philadelphia Museum of Art is proud to show the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection.
Friday, March 29, 2013 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Originally premiered on Good Friday in 1727, Bach's setting of the Gospel of St. Matthew features solo voices, children's choir, double choir, and a double orchestra. Yannick re-introduces this passion oratorio--not performed by the Orchestra in nearly 30 years--over the Easter weekend.
Friday, March 29, 2013 - 8:00pm - 11:00pm
The University of Pennsylvania Persian Society cordially invites you to a party celebrating Persian New Year ("Nowruz") on Friday, March 29th.
Friday, March 29, 2013 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Italy has produced some of the world's greatest artists, but has also fostered a corner of the art world full of gifted rogues, gullible collectors, and hapless "experts." Lead by Marco Grassi. This event is free with building admission.
