From a history lesson to a pier festival with live entertainment, there's plenty to enjoy in Philadelphia this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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'Chance Encounter' Reception
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'Chance Encounter' encompasses a group of artists whose work embodies a spirit of spontaneity. It presents unusual ready-made materials and forms, including transformations of paper pinwheels, broken glass and wooden ladders into wholly new creations that transcend their original meaning. The artists each find unique ways to manipulate light, form, and color to inspire small moments of wonder. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
When: Wednesday, May 8, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Park Towne Place - North Tower, 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Admission: Free
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Old City Aikido Spring Mixer
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Old CIty Aikido is hosting its first spring mixer. Come celebrate our community with great music, drinks and delicious food. Funds raised will go directly toward dojo improvement, member scholarships and hosting seminars led by world-class instructors.
When: Saturday, May 11, 12-4 p.m.
Where: Martha, 2113 E. York St.
Admission: $40
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Hands-on History Series
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Take history in the palm of your hand every second Saturday with the Free Library’s Special Collections. Hands-on History offers visitors the unique opportunity to turn the page of a historic manuscript, feel the inscription on an ancient cuneiform tablet or even spin an antique globe. Objects selected each month will be inspired by a special theme and will be drawn from the Library’s fun and fascinating Special Collections. Curiosity seekers age 13 and up are welcome. Registration is free but required.
When: Saturday, May 11, 2-3 p.m.
Where: Free Library of Philadelphia, Rare Book Department, 1901 Vine Street
Admission: Free
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Trapped in the '90's Exhibit
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This exhibit will feature multiple local artists, exploring the many memorable aspects of the '90s era. Philly Art Collective gallery members will touch on it all through live music, art and vendors.
When: Saturday, May 11, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Philly Art Collective, 253 N. 3rd St.
Admission: Donation
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Dream Philly Festival
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The Cherry Street Pier’s summer public event season will kick off with the first-ever Dream Philly Festival, a free celebration of the global family. The Dream Philly Festival centers on an exhibit of thousands of student-created Dreamline banners filling the Cherry Street Pier with hope, positive energy, and inspiration. Using the Pier’s 11” x 7” foot digital screen, we’ll connect Philadelphia through a live broadcast to community voices and dream art from around the world – from Cairo to Belize! Attendees will experience an afternoon of live entertainment, a community open mic of spoken dreams, vendors and food trucks, family-friendly workshops and activities, raffle prizes and more. Make your own Dreamline Banner to add to our year-long traveling exhibit to inspire youth and encourage communities to not only dream but work to manifest them.
When: Sunday, May 12, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Admission: Free
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