BalletX Pop-Up Performance: The Little Prince

Fri, June 28, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Join BalletX for their return to Parkway Central Library, this time for a very special performance on the grand Beaux-Arts building’s Skyline Terrace, boasting 360° scenic views, and one of the most exciting civic spaces to gather with friends and fellow Philadelphians. As part of…

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ENAensemble presents the Serial Opera Project

Tue, July 2, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

ENAensemble’s new Serial Opera project is a multi-month performance of a new chamber opera. Each month, the next scene will be premiered, along with solo and chamber music performances by ENAensemble’s players. The opera, with a premise by the award-winning author and librettist…

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WOW! Wednesdays of Wonder: Ran'd Shine, Magician for the New Millennium

Wed, July 10, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

Wednesdays of Wonder (WOW!) in Montgomery Auditorium. Part of the Margaret S. Halloran Family Literacy Programming Series.  Magician Ran'd Shine Performs a fun-filled, interactive magic show, featuring an astounding display of illusion, sleight of hand, and comedy. Named the 2016…

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Open Mic Night at the Library

Fri, July 12, 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. Also August 9, September 13 & October 11  

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Monday Market

Mon, July 15, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Join us on selected Mondays for live music, kids stuff, vendors, food trucks and a beer garden.  Stroll through between 4:00 and 10:00 p.m. (the library closes at 9:00 pm.) and enjoy.  This event takes place in Lovett Park and there is no rain date;  inclement weather…

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Sundays on Stage: Family Magic Show with Ran'D Shine

Sun, July 21, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Popular magician Ran'D Shine performs a fun-filled, interactive magic show for all-ages, featuring an astounding display of illusions, comedy and audience participation. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.Late seating is at the discretion of the library. Children, teens, families…

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Chamber Music at the FLP with Steve Kramer

Wed, July 24, 2019 5:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us Wednesday July 24th at 5pm, for a free chamber music performance! Chamber ensembles will play the Parkway Central lobby from 5pm to 8pm, so you can make an evening filled with music, or just stop by at any time for music by Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel,…

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Sundays on Stage: Professor Horn's Punch & Judy Show

Sun, July 28, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Professor Horn captures the wonder and imagination of childhood with his clever comedy magic, novelty routines, and laugh-out-loud funny Punch & Judy Puppet Show. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.Late seating is at the discretion of the library. Children, teens, families and…

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ENAensemble presents the Serial Opera Project

Tue, August 6, 2019 7:00 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

ENAensemble’s new Serial Opera project is a multi-month performance of a new chamber opera. Each month, the next scene will be premiered, along with solo and chamber music performances by ENAensemble’s players. The opera, with a premise by the award-winning author and librettist…

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Open Mic Night at the Library

Fri, August 9, 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. Also September 13 & October 11  

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Sundays on Stage: Thunderbird American Indian Dancers - Yah-Oh-Way

Sun, August 18, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Performed by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Yah-Oh-Way, meaning "it is good" in Hopi, highlights the depth anf complexity of Native American societies with traditional dances and songs, along with explanations of their origins and meanings.  Seating is on a first-come,…

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Monday Market

Mon, August 19, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Join us on selected Mondays for live music, kids stuff, vendors, food trucks and a beer garden.  Stroll through between 4:00 and 10:00 p.m. (the library closes at 9:00 pm.) and enjoy.  This event takes place in Lovett Park and there is no rain date;  inclement weather…

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Free Monday Night Opera: Verdi's Forza del Destino

Mon, August 26, 2019 4:30 P.M.
Music Department at Parkway Central Library

Join us in the Montgomery Auditorium! The Atlantic Coast Opera Festival and The Free Library of Philadelphia are excited to invite you to a special FREE  performance of Verdi’s “Most Dramatic Opera” Forza del Destino, as part of its 2019 Summer Season, under the baton of…

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Open Mic Night at the Library

Fri, September 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. Also October 11  

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Monday Market

Mon, September 16, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Join us on selected Mondays for live music, kids stuff, vendors, food trucks and a beer garden.  Stroll through between 4:00 and 10:00 p.m. (the library closes at 9:00 pm.) and enjoy.  This event takes place in Lovett Park and there is no rain date;  inclement weather…

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Open Mic Night at the Library

Fri, October 11, 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.    

Adult Senior Live Performances Other Great Programs Music Performing Arts Poetry

Monday Market

Mon, October 21, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Join us on selected Mondays for live music, kids stuff, vendors, food trucks and a beer garden.  Stroll through between 4:00 and 10:00 p.m. (the library closes at 9:00 pm.) and enjoy.  This event takes place in Lovett Park and there is no rain date;  inclement weather…

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