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Open Mic Night
Tue, January 28, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Logan Library
Are you a comedian, do you sing, play an instrument, recite your poetry, of have another talent you'd like to show off? Join us for an open mic hosted by Prince Jahill. Sign up in the library. This program is open to teens and adults. Please keep it clean.
What Happened to the Historic Wingohocking Creek?
Wed, January 29, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Historic maps of Philadelphia show two creeks, the Wissahickon and WingohockingCreeks. Modern maps only show the Wissahickon. The Wingohocking Creek and its tributaries were encased in large combined sewers and buried in the late 1800s and early 1900s. While the creek still flows in…
Beats & Chat
Thu, January 30, 2020
5:00 P.M.
Charles L. Durham Library
An interactive music performance & discussion for youth and adults. Last Thursday of every month 1/30/20 - Sasha’s cool guitar 2/27/20 – Roberto, his congas and drums 3/26/20 - Zach & his saxophone
Chinese New Year Celebration - Spring Festival 4718 (2020) : Year of the Rat
Sat, February 1, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
We regret that this event has been cancelled by the performers. Please refer to our online calendar of events for other programs related to Chinese New Year.-Parkway Central Library Staff…
Free First Saturday Percussion Workshops Featuring Karen Smith
Sat, February 1, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Karen Smith and the Free Library's Music Department for a third season of percussion and drum workshops every first Saturday of the month! The series opens with a special Black History program featuring master hand drummer Pape Demba Samb on February 1st! Be there at 2:00…
MAMA HILDEGARDE & THE GIRLS
Sun, February 2, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Drinker Collection
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Parkway Central Library
Philomusica Chorale continues its more than 10 years of collaboration with the Free Library's Drinker Library of Choral Music. Under the artistic leadership of conductor Gayle WIeand, Philomusica presents varied programs of choral music including music from the Free…
ENAensemble Presents: A Serial Musical
Tue, February 4, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Music Department
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Parkway Central Library
ENAensemble’s A Serial Musical is a multi-month performance preview of a new musical. Each month from December 2019 until April 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…
Celebrate Chinese New Year and Welcome the Year of the Rat!
Wed, February 5, 2020
12:30 P.M.
Independence Library
Join us as we celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rat! The Holy Redeemer School students will perform the traditional Lion Dance with drummers to chase away evil spirits and usher in a year of good luck. Jennifer Chang, Chief of Central Public Services Division, will…
Philly Slam League
Fri, February 7, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library auditorium hosts the Philly Slam League, a weekly poetry slam competition for teen poets. All are welcome to attend the performances. If your school doesn’t have a team, join ours! The Free Library House Team practices Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 in the Teen Center. …
Sundays on Stage: Traditions of India by Ramya Ramnarayan
Sun, February 9, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Combining fluid movement with complex melodies and rhythmic patterns, traditional Indian dance originated more than 2,000 years ago in Hindu temples. Artist Ramya Ramnarayan, in beautiful costumes, jewelry and makeup, brings the art form to life, highlighting the role dance has in the cultural…
Monday Poets | Octavia McBride-Ahebee & Sekai'afua Zankel
Mon, February 10, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Literature Department
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Parkway Central Library
Octavia McBride-Ahebee’s work presents human relationships within the context of global inequality. Her poetry collections include Assuming Voices (2003) , Where My Birthmark Dances (2011) and most recently Praise Song for the Gravediggers (2019). Her work has appeared in The Beloit Poetry…
Philly Slam League
Fri, February 14, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library auditorium hosts the Philly Slam League, a weekly poetry slam competition for teen poets. All are welcome to attend the performances. If your school doesn’t have a team, join ours! The Free Library House Team practices Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 in the Teen Center. …
Yolanda Wisher’s Rent Party at The Rosenbach: Black Beats Edition
Thu, February 20, 2020
7:00 P.M.
The Rosenbach
The 7th edition of Yolanda Wisher’s Rent Party at The Rosenbach invites you to join a copacetic caravan with the Black Beats – poets of African descent who were part of the Beat poetry movement of the 1940s and 1950s. Like Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the…
Philly Slam League
Fri, February 21, 2020
4:30 P.M.
Teen Center
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Parkway Central Library
The Free Library auditorium hosts the Philly Slam League, a weekly poetry slam competition for teen poets. All are welcome to attend the performances. If your school doesn’t have a team, join ours! The Free Library House Team practices Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 in the Teen Center. …
Giant Tales!
Sat, February 22, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
What would it be like to live in a land with giants? Join us as we explore tales of giants, including a preview of the newest tale from Yes! And... Collaborative Arts , called Fee Fi Fo Fum! Our fun, interactive storytime will include storytelling, movement, and more! …
Winter 2020 Student Recital
Sat, February 22, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Students of Joshua Burgos’ violin and viola studio will perform an afternoon concert of solo and chamber music, where they will be joined by Guest Artist, Natasha Sieczkowska! Please join us in the Heim Center to hear works by J.S. Bach, Edvard Greig, Franz Wohlfahrt, and folk…
Sundays on Stage: Freedom Stories by TAHIRA
Sun, February 23, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Gifted storyteller TAHIRA shares tales of freedom fighters in this dramatic performance. A compelling look at the people who took extraordinary risks, focusing on the Underground Railroad and including freedom songs like “John the Rabbit,” which contained coded messages used by…
Kaza de Muzika Concert Series
Sun, February 23, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Please join violist and educator, Joshua Burgos, for the opening of Kaza de Muzika Concert Series, where he will be performing an all solo-viola program! Come hear works by J.S. Bach, Vieuxtemps, Penderecki, and more! This event will be held in the Heim Center and is free and open to the…
Philadelphia Stories Winter Issue Launch: Community & Traditions
Mon, February 24, 2020
5:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Celebrate the launch of the third annual One Book –themed issue of Philadelphia Stories magazine, with readings by local writers and a pop-up show of visual works featured in the issue. 5:30 p.m.: Exhibition Opens 6:00 p.m.: Reading Begins
“LIVE at the Writers House” featuring One Book
Mon, February 24, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk
A group of writers and a musical guest will share original work for a recording of this WXPN/Kelly Writers House collaboration inspired by There There.