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Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: Michele Belluomini and Raina J. León
Mon, September 16, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Literature Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…
Saturdays on Stage: The Principles of Hip Hop
Sat, September 21, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
A Free Library favorite, Hip Hop Fundamentals , returns to our stage! This energetic dance ensemble uses breakdancing and audience participation to explore hip hop’s rich cultural history, including how Black youth changed the world. The performance focuses on hip hop’s four…
Meet the Musicians: The West Philadelphia Orchestra
Tue, September 24, 2024
5:15 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
The West Philadelphia Orchestra is a fun, dynamic, and accomplished band that is inspired by the brass band traditions of Eastern Europe. This performance will feature selections of Klezmer and Romani music, with a little Yiddish, musical history, and some dancing mixed in. This will be fun for…
Workshop: The Beauty of Korean Traditional Dance
Tue, September 24, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
In this workshop, acclaimed dancer Kate Kim will share the basic cultural and historical background of Korean traditional dance, while also leading participants to learn the basic dance moves! No experience is needed. Kate Kim is a professional Korean traditional dancer. She is recognized by the…
Larry Robin: A Poet's Friend
Wed, September 25, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Literature Department
at
Parkway Central Library
For over 40 years Moonstone Arts Center continues to present community poetry events, battling book bans and publishing new authors! Poetry is a life-line to a vibrant and grateful life. Larry Robin exemplifies that and now it’s our turn to say…thank you!” This…
Kate Kim and K-Motion: Traditional Korean Dance Performance
Mon, September 30, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
This free performane will showcase various dynamic and beautiful Korean traditional dances, including Giwonmy, hand drunk dance, fan dance, flower dance, and more. Kate Kim is a professional Korean traditional dancer. She is recordnized by the Korean Government's Ministsry of Culture as a…
Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble: Library Pop-Up
Fri, October 4, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Music Department
at
Parkway Central Library
Jazz up your lunch hour with the Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble! Are you jazz-curious? Tap dance inquisitive? Throughout American history, tap dancers and jazz musicians created alongside each other and still influence each other today. Learn more through a jazz tap demonstration by Pamela…
Saturdays on Stage: Folktale Fun with TAHIRA
Sat, October 12, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Delight in the energetic storytelling and intriguing characters of Folktale Fun with TAHIRA ! This interactive program captivates families & young children while imparting universal values like appreciating our differences and being kind with our words. Doors open at 1:30p.m. All programs…
Afro Puerto Rican Bomba & Plena Music & Dance Assembly
Sat, October 19, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Join us for a fun educational workshop and interactive performance of Bomba y Plena music for all ages by Los Bomberos de la Calle. Refreshments will be served. This event is presented by Musicopia. **Videotaping is not permitted without prior permission given by the artists**
Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: Vernita Hall and Lindo Jones
Mon, October 21, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…
Saturdays on Stage: East Meets West with Hua Hua Zhang
Sat, October 26, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Watch short stories come alive with the magic of puppeteering! With string puppets, hand puppets and rod puppets, Hua Hua Zhang fuses graceful movements, Chinese opera, and Western technology in this enchanting performance of Chinese Puppet Theatre. Doors open at 1:30p.m. All programs begin at…
Saturdays on Stage: Michael & the Rockness Monsters
Sat, November 9, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
A rock ‘n roll show in a library? Right on! Michael and the Rockness Monsters kick off the Saturdays on Stage season with an energetic, interactive concert that will have kids out of their seats to sing, jump, and dance it out! Doors open at 1:30p.m. All programs begin at 2:00p.m. This…
Saturdays on Stage: Los Bomberos de la Calle
Sat, November 16, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Get ready to dance and move with Philadelphia-based Los Bomberos de la Calle ! This musical group brings a piece of Puerto Rican culture and life everywhere they perform with vibrant, soulful music. This performance will feature bomba, plena, & musica Navidena! Doors open at 1:30p.m. All…
Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: M. Nzadi Keita and Mabel Lee
Mon, November 18, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…
Saturdays on Stage: Kids Tell Tales with Thembi Palmer
Sat, November 30, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
At Kids Tell Tales, families will explore all the ways to share stories through movement, drama, read alouds, music, and more. Thembi’s Palmer’s inclusive and engaging event encourages bonds within communities, fosters a love for storytelling, and nurtures participants'…
Sundays on Stage: The Nutcracker with Pages to Pirouettes
Sun, December 15, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Presented by Pages to Pirouettes , The Nutcracker returns to the Free Library stage! Bring the whole family to hear the story of Marie and the Nutcracker Prince, then see the tale come to life to the enchanting music of Tchaikovsky. A brief ballet lesson for the whole audience will follow the…
Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: Jeffrey Ethan Lee and Cydney Brown
Mon, December 16, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…
Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: Marissa Johnson-Valenzuela and Andrea Walls
Mon, January 27, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…
Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: Trapeta B. Mayson and 王潇/Evan Wang
Mon, February 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…
Monday Poets 30th Anniversary Season: Mytili Jagannathan and Allison Whittenberg
Mon, March 17, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get…