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LIVESTRONG Challenge
Sure, you already bought the yellow bracelet, but is that really enough? If you have the time and, most of all, energy consider the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s premiere fundraising event, the LIVESTRONG Challenge, with choices of a 5K walk/run or 10 to 100-mile bike rides.
Sun. Aug. 23, at 7 AM| Culinary |
Ice Cream Festival
Whether you're looking to beat the heat this 4th of July weekend or just need something to hold you over until fireworks displays light up the midsummer sky, what could be better than a cone of your favorite ice cream? How about an all-you-can-eat ice cream festival featuring over 20 ice cream and water ice vendors, live entertainment, and fun and games for the kids. Better still is the fact that the 11th Annual Super Scooper Festival benefits the Joshua Kahan Fund, which fights pediatric leukemia.
Fri. Jul. 3, at 12 PM - Sun. Jul. 5, at 5 PMKids Club Vegan Barbeque
Maybe you are trying to start your family on a healthy track this 4th of July or maybe you just want something a bit more exotic than your average burger-and-dog bbq fare. Either way the folks at the Massachusetts-based Vegan Bus are coming to Philly to help make this Independence Day healthy and sustainable with a kid-friendly, vegan barbeque. If you prefer a more adult-centered event check out the Vegan Drinks 4th of July Extravaganzaa at New Harmony later in the evening.
Sat. Jul. 4, at 11 AM| Exhibits & Galleries |
"The Color of Light"
Long considered one of the most daring artists in the area, Elizabeth Osborne has a new exhibit, The Color of Light, at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, where she graduated from and has been a faculty member at for over 40 years.
Fri. Jun. 26, at 12 AM - Sun. Sep. 20, at 12 AMFeel the Freedom Festival
The National Constitution Center celebrates the 4th of July throughout history in this three-day celebration of freedom in all its forms. Examine the ways that Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Susan B. Anthony used our Independence Day to promote freedom for all Americans.
Fri. Jul. 3, at 10 AM - Sun. Jul. 5, at 4 PMOut on a Limb
The Morris Arboretum's newest exhibit will literally change the way you look at trees. Get a bird's (or a squirrel's) eye view from 50 feet up, in their newest installation — a suspended bird's nest. The permanent attraction is just the latest of the arboretum's family-friendly must-sees.
Sat. Jul. 4, at 12 AM - Fri. Jul. 17, at 12 AM| Film |
"Moon"
Best known as the offspring of music legend David Bowie, Duncan Jones makes his directorial debut with Moon. The low-budget, sci-fi thriller follows an astronaut (Sam Rockwell) during his time working for a lunar mining company on the far side of the moon.
Fri. Jul. 3, at 12 AM - Tue. Jul. 21, at 12 AM"Blue Velvet"
The Ritz at the Bourse presents this dark 1986 mystery from director David Lynch (Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks). The critically acclaimed film, which earned Lynch his second Oscar nomination for Best Director, stars Dennis Hopper and Isabella Rossellini.
Sat. Jul. 4, at 11 PM| Fun & Games |
Summer Camp at the Zoo
Whether your kid is a die-hard animal lover or you just want to get them out of the house for a few hours, the Philadelphia Zoo offers a unique day camp experience. With half and full-day sessions that range from one to three weeks there is sure to be something for every young animal expert.
Mon. Jul. 6, at 12 AM - Fri. Aug. 21, at 12 AM| Music |
The Roots on the Parkway
Since selecting Sheryl Crow as the sole headliner for this year's Independence Day concert on the Parkway, the organizers must have realized they needed a bit of local flair, so they tapped Philadelphia powerhouse The Roots to perform. The local favorites will probably outshine the country-pop stalwart before the always-oversized fireworks display lights up the night sky.
Sat. Jul. 4, at 8 PM| Sports |
Free Kayak Program
Mayor Nutter has announced the creation of a new free kayaking program designed to introduce the sport to more Philadelphians. It will be based out of Penn's Landing and offer opportunities to learn to kayak under the watchful eye of trained specialists.
Sat. Jul. 11, at 12 AM - Tue. Jul. 21, at 12 AM| Theater |
"Carnival of Wonders"
Over their many years in the entertainment industry Mark Kalin and his wife Jinger Leigh have become one of the most successful and recognizable acts in magic. The former Magicians of the Year return to Atlantic City this summer to revive their award-winning show, Carnival of Wonders, alongside comedian Jeff Hobson.
Tue. Jun. 23, at 12 AM - Sun. Sep. 6, at 12 AM"A Bronx Tale"
Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri returns to the stage in the unforgettable, autobiographical performance that launched his acting career. Praised by critics and loved by audiences during its run on Broadway and while at the Merriam Theatre last year, the one-man show that depicts Palminteri's coming of age in 1960's New York comes to Harrah's.
Wed. Jul. 1, at 12 AM - Sun. Aug. 9, at 12 AM
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