In Center City - Mid-April 2019

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Mid-April 2019

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Sister Cities Park Boat Pond Opens on April 26

Set sail once again in Sister Cities Park starting April 26! Enjoy the pleasures of sailing in the boat pond. Bring your own model boat or buy one at the park to navigate the shallow waters for hours of fun. Small boats are $3 and large boats are $5.

While visiting Sister Cities Park, don't forget to check out the all-new Sister Cities Café. The café features new seating and dining options, including kid-friendly fare like hot dogs, mac & cheese, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, and more!

For more event details, visit CCDParks.org. Follow @CCDParks on Twitter for event updates and share your favorite event photos on Instagram with @CCDParks and #SisterCitiesPark.

April 16 – August 18
The Impressionist’s Eye
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
215.763.8100
PhilaMuseum.org

April 20 - 21
African American History and Culture Showcase
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
BlackHistoryShowcase.org

April 26 - May 4
Philadelphia Science Festival
Multiple Locations
215.448.1200
FI.edu

April 26 - May 5
Opera Philadelphia Presents La Bohème
Academy of Music
240 South Broad Street
215.893.3600
OperaPhila.org

April 26
Center City Jazz Festival
Multiple Locations
CCJazzFest.com

April 27
Lecture: Makeda Best on the Origins of Social Reform Photography in America
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
215.278.7000
BarnesFoundation.org

May 1 - 31
Celebration of Black Arts
Multiple Locations
215.232.4485
CelebrationOfBlackWriting.org

May 10 - 11
The Illusionists - Live from Broadway
Merriam Theater
250 South Broad Street
215.893.1999
KimmelCenter.org

May 10 - 12
Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair
Rittenhouse Square
18th and Walnut Street
267.586.5675
FriendsofRittenhouse.org

May 14 - July 14
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
215.574.3550
WalnutStreetTheatre.org

May 18
Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival
Multiple Locations
215.972.0101
RittenhouseRow.org

May 28 - June 9
Broadway Philadelphia Presents
The Book of Mormon
Academy of Music
240 South Broad Street
215.893.1999
KimmelCenter.org

Center City District Parks Events

Mondays Through October 14
Zumba®
Rothman Orthopaedics presents Center City Fit wants you to be the best version of yourself. Zumba® dance fitness is a great way to stay in shape while having fun. Trainer Dwayne Townsend will instruct free sessions from 6PM - 7PM.

Dilworth Park
1 South 15th Street
DilworthPark.org

Tuesdays Through July 23
Boot Camp
Rothman Orthopaedics presents Center City Fit is a one-of-a-kind fitness program that welcomes participants of all skill levels. Check out this Boot Camp class with trainer Guy Nanni on Tuesdays through July 23 from 6PM - 7PM.

Dilworth Park
1 South 15th Street
DilworthPark.org

May 18
Parkway Pals Play Day
Get outside for a gaggle of good times! From 11AM - 3PM, kids and their parents are invited to enjoy an array of free activities and entertainment, including readings from authors and illustrators, face painting, live music and more.

Sister Cities Park
210 North 18th Street
SisterCitiesPark.org

Shop Center City - Retail Events

ShopCenterCityPhilly.com is THE source for what's in and of the moment. Learn from those in-the-know why Condé Nast Traveler named Philadelphia the Best Shopping City in America.

Shop, savor and explore great deals and retail events you can only find in downtown Philadelphia. Macy's Center City becomes one of 36 stores nationwide to launch STORY, a narrative-driven retail experience. The shop's inaugural theme of "Color" invites shoppers to explore and experience color through a curated assortment of merchandise for men, women, kids and home. More than 70 small businesses featuring more than 400 products come together to make STORY at Macy’s a unique gifting destination.With themes changing every few months, STORY at Macy’s will deliver new concepts through unique collaborations, narrative-driven merchandising and programming.

For details on this and more retail happenings this season, visit ShopCenterCityPhilly.com.

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