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Mid-May 2019


Happenings Inside
IN Center City

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Zumba Dance For Peace

Zumba Dance for Peace - Saturday, June 1

Zumba® Dance for Peace is an expression of unity and togetherness celebrated throughout the City of Brotherly Love. On Saturday, June 1 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., hundreds of Philadelphians will gather at Dilworth Park to become a part of “One Big Family” as over 35 licensed ZIN instructors and ZJs lead this massive exercise! Guests of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join, and it is free for all participants.

This two hour special event is an extension of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute presents Center City Fit at Dilworth Park. Optimal Sport Health Clubs 1315 Walnut is the program’s fitness partner.

For more event details, visit CCDParks.org. To see the complete schedule of Rothman Orthopaedics presents Center City Fit, visit CCDParks.org/events. Follow @CCDParks on Twitter for event updates and share your favorite event photos on Instagram with @CCDParks and #DilworthPark.

Rothman Orthopaedics Optimal Sport

 
Happenings

Through June 2
Annual Student Exhibition
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
215.972.7600
PAFA.org

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

May 23 - June 30
Minors: A New Musical
Lantern Theater Company
923 Ludlow Street
215.829.0395
LanternTheater.org

May 25
Artist Bash: Bring It
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
215.278.7000
BarnesFoundation.org

May 25 - September 8
Sonya Clark: Self-Evident
African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street
215.574.0380
AAMPMuseum.org

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

May 29 - June 2
Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical
Kimmel Center
300 South Broad Street
215.893.1999
KimmelCenter.org

June 2
PECO Free First Sunday
Family Day: Summer Solstice
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
215.278.7000
BarnesFoundation.org

June 7 - 9
Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show
Rittenhouse Square
210 West Rittenhouse Square
610.299.1343
RittenhouseSquareArt.com

June 17
Community Night: June
The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street
215.448.1200
FI.edu

June 18 - 30
Broadway Philadelphia Presents CATS
Forrest Theatre
1114 Walnut Street
215.893.1999
KimmelCenter.org

June 25
Science After Hours: Pride
The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street
215.448.1200
FI.edu

Vikings: Beyond the Legend at The Franklin Institute

Live Music at Center City District Parks

Live @ Lunch

Wednesdays and Thursdays
June 5 - July 25
PNC Bank Presents Live @ Lunch
Philadelphia’s center stage shines every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon with a showcase of local singer-songwriters. Enjoy this weekly outdoor concert from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Dilworth Park
1 South 15th Street
215.440.5500
DilworthPark.org

Live at Sister Cities Park

Thursdays
June 6 - August 29
Live at Sister Cities Park
Live at Sister Cities Park brings local singer-songwriters together for a season-long party on the Parkway! A variety of snacks will be available for purchase at Sister Cities Café, including beer and wine from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Sister Cities Park
18th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
215.440.5500
SisterCitiesPark.org

Friday Night Live

Fridays
June 7 - July 12
Friday Night Live
Jam out with some of your favorite local bands heard on 93.3 WMMR with free live music from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Grab some grub at the Air Grille and Dilworth Park Café, or unwind with a seasonal cocktail, wine, or beer.

Dilworth Park
1 South 15th Street
215.440.5500
DilworthPark.org
PNC Bud Light
Inside
Center City District SIPS

SIPS at Center City District Parks

Every Wednesday from June 5 - August 28, enjoy SIPS happy hour al fresco at three Center City District Park locations from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Sister Cities Park, Cret Park and Dilworth Park.

These Center City District parks are home to unique and locally run cafes that will offer half-price appetizers, $6 EFFEN Vodka specialty cocktails, $5 wine and $4 beer.

Visit CCDParks.org to learn more about each park's individual specials. Plus, check out different DJs every week at Dilworth Park! Follow @CCDSIPS on Instagram for pics of your favorite bars, your favorite drinks and people telling us how #EverySipHasAStory! For a full list of Center City SIPS participants, visit CCDSIPS.com.

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Parkway Pals

Parkway Pals returns to Sister Cities Park starting June 3! Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through August 21, get outside for a gaggle of educational good times. The Pals are bringing their free museum fun, games and learning out to the park.

Mondays: Story Art & Art In The Park
Tuesdays: Woven Together & Nature In The Park
Wednesdays: Grow Up Green & Young Science Hour

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 #DilworthPark.



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