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East Falls Performers' Evening
Wed, October 23, 2019
7:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
Please join us for our 29th annual event. The evening will include a diverse menu of entertainment by local instrumentalists and performers. Ths program is free and open to everyone - bring your friends and neighbos. Complementary refreshments will be available. This is a Wendy…
Guitar Lessons for Children
Thu, October 24, 2019
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Interested in learning to play the guitar? Looking for tips, or even just a place to practice? We welcome the Penn Music Department, as they will be helping teach students and other young people how to play the guitar. For more information, please ask at the reference desk on the second floor.…
Sundays on Stage: Jambo Mama Africa
Sun, October 27, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Celebrate the African and African-American oral tradtion with storytelling from the Philadelphia ensemble group Keepers of the Culture. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.Late seating is at the discretion of the library. Children, teens, families and adults are welcome! This series…
Guitar Lessons for Children
Thu, October 31, 2019
4:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Interested in learning to play the guitar? Looking for tips, or even just a place to practice? We welcome the Penn Music Department, as they will be helping teach students and other young people how to play the guitar. For more information, please ask at the reference desk on the second floor.…
Sundays on Stage: Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics
Sun, November 3, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The history of acrobatics in China goes back more than 2000 years! In this mesmerizing one-woman show, Li Liu performs hand balancing, plate spinnng, artistic cycling, ribbon dancing, diabolo and juggling! Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.Late seating is at the discretion of the…
Open Mic Night at the Library
Fri, November 8, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for an evening of music, poetry and spoken word at the Town's Café. Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and up.
Tellabration 2019 | Mama Told Me...
Sat, November 16, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Patchwork Storytelling Guild presents a celebration of story. Talented local storytellers will tell their tales. This program is dedicated to Audrey Roll, who was a long-time librarian, and fine storyteller, with the Free Library. Program is not recommended for children.
Philadelphia Flute Quartet
Sat, November 23, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Music Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Please join us in the Parkway Central Music Departmen t for a free concert! The Philadelphia Flute Quartet will return to the Free Library of Philadelphia on Saturday November 23rd - 2 pm in an original program of works by composers from the Philadelphia area. The highlight of the recital will…
Independence String Ensemble, Music Marathon Series
Sat, November 30, 2019
10:00 A.M.
Music Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Free concert in Parkway Central's lobby! Starting at 10am on Saturday Nov. 30th and continuing through the day till 5pm, the Independence String Ensemble will be filling our main lobby with Bach, Handel, Mozart, and more! https://independencestringensemble.com/ Call, or email, the…
Sundays on Stage: Winter Fables
Sun, December 1, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Witness a selection of Aesop's most famous fables dramatized in this cozy, spirited, and hilarious seasonal performance by Bright Star Touring Theatre. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.Late seating is at the discretion of the library. Children, teens, families and adults are…
ENAensemble Presents: A Serial Musical
Tue, December 3, 2019
7:00 P.M.
Music Department
at
Parkway Central Library
ENAensemble’s A Serial Musical is a multi-month performance preview of a new musical. Each month from December 2019 until March 2020 a new scene will be previewed along with other musical performances, showcasing the talents of ENAensemble’s artists. In the first 2019-20 edition of A…
Sundays on Stage: The Nutcracker
Sun, December 8, 2019
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Pages to Pirouettes brings the story of Marie and the nutcracker to life, accompanied by the enchanting music of Tchaicovsky. This Sundays on Stage tradition closes with a ballet lesson for the whole audience. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.Late seating is at the discretion of…
Open Mic Night at the Library
Fri, December 13, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for an evening of music, poetry and spoken word at the Town's Café. Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and up.
ENAensemble Presents: A Serial Musical
Tue, January 7, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
ENAensemble’s A Serial Musical is a multi-month performance preview of a new musical. Each month from December 2019 until March 2020 a new scene will be previewed along with other musical performances, showcasing the talents of ENAensemble’s artists. In the first 2019-20 edition…
Open Mic Night at the Library
Fri, January 10, 2020
5:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Join us for an evening of music, poetry and spoken word at the Town's Café. Program runs from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. and is for ages 21 and up.
ENAensemble Presents: A Serial Musical
Tue, February 4, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
ENAensemble’s A Serial Musical is a multi-month performance preview of a new musical. Each month from December 2019 until March 2020 a new scene will be previewed along with other musical performances, showcasing the talents of ENAensemble’s artists. In the first 2019-20 edition…
ENAensemble Presents: A Serial Musical
Tue, March 3, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
ENAensemble’s A Serial Musical is a multi-month performance preview of a new musical. Each month from December 2019 until March 2020 a new scene will be previewed along with other musical performances, showcasing the talents of ENAensemble’s artists. In the first 2019-20 edition…