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Mid-August 2015     Happenings Inside
IN Center City
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Dog Days at Dilworth Park!
Sponsored by TD Bank
Bring your four-legged friends to Dilworth Park in August. First, for Yappy Hours on August 19 & 26, 5-7pm, with Center City District Sips-priced cocktails and snacks for you and your best friend. Then, August 25-27, 11am-1:30pm, stop by for Dog Days to check out a pet product retailer, get advice from a professional trainer or learn how to adopt a pet. Visit DilworthPark.org/dilworth-park-events for complete schedules and details.

 
Happenings



Only three more weeks of Center City District Sips!

Every Wednesday through September 2, 5-7pm, Center City bars and restaurants offer $5 cocktails, $4 wine, $3 beer and half-priced appetizers. For participants and specials, visit CCDSips.com.

August 19
BYO: It’s Complicated – Pretty in Pink

Philadelphia Film Society
PFS Roxy Theater
2023 Sansom Street
267.639.9508
Filmadelphia.org

Through August 23
The Oval

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
215.422.4169
TheOvalPHL.org

Through August 30
Animal Grossology

The Academy of Natural Sciences of
Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
215.299.1000
ANSP.org

September 1
The Searchlight Series- Policing in 2015: Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey

Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Avenue
215.236.3300
EasternState.org

Through September 7
Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches

Historic Philadelphia
Multiple locations
215.629.4026
HistoricPhiladelphia.org

September 8-October 25
High Society

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
215.574.3550
WalnutStreetTheatre.org

Get More Info

Inside

Buck-a-Shuck Happy Hour at Oyster House
Forget about oysters only being good in months with ‘Rs’. You can go to Oyster House right now for their Buck-a-Shuck Happy Hour and get oysters for $1 each. There are discounts on drafts, shooters and cocktails as well. The special runs Monday-Friday, 5-7pm and Saturday, 9-11pm. Available in the bar area only.
Oyster House, 1516 Sansom Street, 215.567.7683, OysterHousePhilly.com

PAWS Launches KATO
The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has launched a new foster program for offices. KATO, or Kitty at the Office, provides shelter kitties with temporary foster care while they await their forever homes. Fostering, whether in a residence or an office, is at the heart of PAWS’ ability to save lives. Every time a cat leaves a PAWS shelter for a foster home, it opens up a cage for another homeless cat to be rescued. For more information about fostering your own KATO, go to PhillyKato.com.
PAWS KATO Program, 215.238.9901, PhillyKato.com

LGBT Theater Festival
Philadelphia’s LGBT theater festival, GayFest!, turns five this year. To celebrate the occasion, there are four Philadelphia premieres. The festival runs through August 22. For information about tickets and venues, go to QuinceProductions.com.
GayFest!, Multiple locations, 215.627.1088, QuinceProductions.com/gayfest.html

MyDoc Urgent Care at Academy House
Conveniently located on the ground floor of the Academy House, MyDoc Urgent Care opens for business on August 28. They'll be hosting open houses throughout the week leading up to the grand opening, so feel free to stop by, take a look at the facility and meet the friendly staff. The team of board-certified medical professionals is equipped to treat any and all non-life threatening illnesses and injuries, providing services from lab testing and on-site X-Rays to Occupational Medicine and minor medical procedures.
MyDoc Urgent Care, 1420 Locust Street, 215.800.1909, MYDocUC.com

August 30 is National Toasted Marshmallow Day
The National Confectioners Association says more than 50% of all marshmallows purchased each summer will eventually be toasted over a fire. If you don’t have access to your own campfire, you can celebrate the toasted treat at Max Brenner – Chocolate by the Bald Man. Try the S’mores Crépe or The Spectacular Melting Chocolate S’mores Sundae. There’s even a S’mores variation on the Sweet Icon dessert.
Max Brenner – Chocolate by the Bald Man, 1500 Walnut Street, 215.344.8150, MaxBrenner.com

Geekadelphia Presents: The Future of Philly Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Numerous science-fiction and fantasy authors have made their homes in Philadelphia and produced some of the best works speculative fiction has to offer. The first Hugo Award was given out here. Isaac Asimov even lived here. Led by notable science thriller author Jon McGoran, local authors will discuss the history of science fiction and fantasy in Philadelphia. Followed by a meet & greet and book signing. September 9 at 7pm.
Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, 215.686.5322, FreeLibrary.org

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and Central Philadelphia Development Corporation
Public Ledger Building
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