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Take in a world music concert or attend an ethnic festival. 

Participate in a conference or symposium on an international topic at one of the 
region's distinguished colleges and universities. or research institutes.  

Attend a public reception for visitors from another country or a talk by a senior foreign policy official

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Civil War and Reconstruction

Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 9:30am - Tuesday, December 31, 2019 - 5:00pm

On May 9, 2019, the National Constitution Center’s new permanent exhibit—the first in America devoted to exploring the constitutional debates from the Civil War and Reconstruction—will open to the public.

Philadelphia: A medical HUB since the 1700s

Thursday, August 29, 2019 - Wednesday, January 1, 2020

This exhibit celebrates the region’s historical medical firsts, from Colonial America to today’s world-renowned reputation for its medical schools, teaching hospitals, pharmaceutical industry, medical related businesses, and research.

Independence Seaport Museum exhibits FLOW

Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 6:00pm - Saturday, December 7, 2019 - 8:00pm

Philadelphia Sculptors, together with the Dina Wind Art Foundation, is collaborating with the Independence Seaport Museum to sponsor Flow an exhibition of floating sculptural installations.

Shrek The Musical

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - Sunday, January 5, 2020

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig · Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire· Music by Jeanine Tesori · Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.

The Last Match

Thursday, November 7, 2019 - Sunday, December 15, 2019

What does it take to become a champion and how is an athlete's character and mettle tested on that journey? From the playwright of Photograph 51 comes this funny and moving drama about an American tennis star, the Russian player aiming to topple him, and the women in their lives who may hold the key to becoming the best in the world.

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2019 Annual Luncheon & Globy Awards

Unique Global Networking Opportunity in Philadelphia!

Spend a dynamic afternoon mingling with Global Philadelphia Association members and internationally-connected leaders throughout the Philadelphia region, as we recap the past year’s successes, discuss upcoming plans, and celebrate the Fifth Annual Globy Awards.

Sustainable Development Goals #5 Public Art Unveiling

Unveiling of public art created by artist Barbara Smolen in honor and celebration of Sustainable Development Goal #5, Gender Equality. The public art is being sponsored by Glenmede Trust, in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia and Global Philadelphia Association.

This event is free to attend.

About Sustainable Development Goal #5, Gender Equality:

Kick-Off Gala: Global Women Professional and Business Exchange Conference

In Collaboration with the Ghana Embassy-DC, The Women Behind the Business, and Miss Black America, the US-Ghana Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch the upcoming Global Women X Leadership and Empowerment Conference on August 24th, 2018 in DC.

The Global Women X Leadership and Empowerment Conference will be held in Ghana from the 4th to the 8th of October, 2018. The conference will bring together successful and influential women across the globe to share ideas, celebrate each other, and collaborate in areas related to health, law, finance, business, and education.

A Sip of Science

Put on your finery and join the Wagner Free Institute of Science for a night of signature cocktails and scintillating conversation.

A Sip of Science, an annual cocktail party, will be held in the Landmark museum and bucolic teaching garden on Friday, June 1, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year, they honor Dr. Paul A. Offit for his leadership and contributions to public health.