ONGOINGY E A R - R O U N DBen Franklin’s GhostLights of LibertyPECO Energy Liberty Center6th and Chestnut Streets215.542.3789www.lightsofliberty.org

F R I D A Y SArt After 5Philadelphia Museum of Art26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway215.763.8100www.philamuseum.org

N O W - J U N E 3 0The Citizenship ProgramNational Constitution Center525 Arch Street215.409.6700www.constitutioncenter.org

N O W - J U N E 3 0Headed for the White HouseProgramNational Constitution Center525 Arch Street215.409.6700www.constitutioncenter.org

N O W - J U N E 3 0We, The Jury ProgramNational Constitution Center525 Arch Street215.409.6700www.constitutioncenter.org

N O W - S E P T E M B E RHow Philly Works: Streets asBarometers of Urban LifeAtwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia15 South 7th Street215.685.4830www.Philadelphiahistory.org

N O W - S E P T E M B E R 2Norman Rockwell: Artist IllustratorAtwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia15 South 7th Street215.685.4830www.Philadelphiahistory.org

N O W - S E P T E M B E R 3Philly Mini-Golf and thePhiladelphia Park Liberty CarouselOnce Upon A NationFranklin Square6th and Race Streets215.592.7284www.onceuponanation.org

N O W - S E P T E M B E R 1 6Wonderful World of Radio: RadioManufacturing in Philadelphia1920-1950 Atwater Kent Museum ofPhiladelphia15 South 7th Street215.685.4830www.Philadelphiahistory.org

N O W - S E P T E M B E R 3 0King Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of PharaohsThe Franklin Institute222 North 20th Street215.448.1200www.fi.edu

A P R I L - O C T O B E RLights of Liberty ShowPECO Energy Liberty Center6th and Chestnut Streets215.542.3789www.lightsofliberty.org

A P R I L 1 9 - O C T O B E R 2 5T H U R S D A Y SAn Evening with George WashingtonOnce Upon A NationFree Quaker Meeting House5th and Arch Streets215.629.4026www.onceuponanation.org

SOME CITIES SLOW DOWN IN SUMMER. NOT CENTER CITY

PHILADELPHIA! FROM FINE ARTS TO SPORTING EVENTS, FROM

CONCERT SERIES TO STREET FAIRS, THE SUMMER CALENDAR IS

FILLED WITH FUN FOR ALL AGES. YOU’LL FIND IT ALL IN THIS

GUIDE, BROUGHT TO YOU BY CENTER CITY DISTRICT. USE IT WELL.

AND ENJOY SUMMER IN OUR WONDERFUL CITY.

MAKE IT A NIGHTMake It a Night on Wednesdays!Every night in Center City is special, but Wednesdays are especially

exciting. Look for the Make It a Night logo throughout this booklet for

special Wednesday evening events.

Plus, enjoy FREE PARKING! On Wednesday evenings, parking meters in Center City are free after

5:00 pm and after 6:30 pm in restricted rush-hour zones. Also, park

in Philadelphia Parking Authority garages on Wednesdays after 5:00 pm

and pay only $1! Visit www.philapark.org for participating garages.

The Center City District (CCD) is a business improvement district

dedicated to keeping Philadelphia’s downtown clean, safe and

attractive. The District encompasses 120 blocks of Center City

Philadelphia, and more than 3,500 properties. Founded in 1991,

CCD also promotes the District as a destination for dining, shopping,

entertainment and culture. To find out more about the Center City

District, go to www.CenterCityPhila.org.

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Make it a Night Wednesday Event

A P R I L 1 9 - O C T O B E R 2 7Adventure ToursOnce Upon A NationVarious locations throughout Center City215.629.4026www.onceuponanation.org

A P R I L 2 0 - J U N E 1 6F R I D A Y S A N D S A T U R D A Y SIndependence After HoursOnce Upon A NationIndependence Living History Center3rd and Chestnut Streets215.629.4026www.onceuponanation.org

M A Y 1 - J U LY 2 2Ike Taiga and Tokuyama Gyokuran:Japanese Masters of the BrushPhiladelphia Museum of Art26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway215.763.8100www.philamuseum.org

M A Y 1 - A U G U S T 3 1F R I D A Y S1776: The Movie MusicalOnce Upon A NationIndependence Living History Center3rd and Chestnut Streets215.629.4026www.onceuponanation.org

M A Y 2 - J U N E 1 9The Building ShowPlease Touch Museum210 North 21st Street215.963.0667www.pleasetouchmuseum.org

M A Y 4 - J U N E 3Orson’s ShadowPhiladelphia Theatre Company1714 Delancey Street215.985.0420www.phillytheatreco.com

M A Y 1 0 - J U N E 1 0Lookingglass AliceArden Theatre Company40 North 2nd Street215.922.1122www.ardentheatre.org

M A Y 1 2 - J U N E 3106th Annual Student ExhibitionThe Pennsylvania Academy ofthe Fine Arts118-128 North Broad Street215.972.7600www.pafa.org

M A Y 1 7 - J U LY 1 6CarouselWalnut Street Theatre825 Walnut Street215.574.3550www.walnutstreettheatre.org

M A Y 1 7 - J U LY 2 881st Annual InternationalCompetition: PrintmakingThe Print Center1614 Latimer Street215.735.6090www.printcenter.org

M A Y 1 9 - A U G U S T 1 2William H. Johnson’sWorld on PaperPhiladelphia Museum of Art26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway215.684.7333www.philamuseum.org

M A Y 2 2 - J U LY 1Side by Side by SondheimWalnut Street Theatre825 Walnut Street215.574.3550www.WalnutStreetTheatre.org

M A Y 2 5 - J U N E 2 4The East Coast Premiere of Skin in FlamesInterAct Theatre Company2030 Sansom Street215.568.8079www.interacttheatre.org

M A Y 2 6 - J U N E 1 6HairPrince Music Theater1412 Chestnut Street215.569.9700www.princemusictheater.org

M A Y 2 8 - S E P T E M B E R 3Independence Day ShowNational Constitution Center525 Arch Street215.409.6700www.constitutioncenter.org

M A Y 2 8 - S E P T E M B E R 3Storytelling BenchesOnce Upon A NationVarious locations throughout Center City215.629.4026www.onceuponanation.org

M A Y 3 1 - J U N E 1 6DanceBoom!The Wilma Theater265 South Broad Street215.546.7824www.wilmatheater.org

J U N E 2 - A U G U S T 1 9Collection of the Demuth FoundationThe Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts118-128 North Broad Street215.972.7600www.pafa.org

J U N E 2 - D E C E M B E R 3 1Amazon Voyage ExhibitionThe Academy of Natural Sciences1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway215.299.1043www.ansp.org

J U N E 6 - A U G U S T 2 9Center City SipsVarious locations throughout Center City215.440.5500www.CenterCityPhila.org*Produced by Center City District

J U N E 6 - A U G U S T 2 9Sidewalk Soundbites Concert SeriesVarious locations throughout Center City215.440.5500www.CenterCityPhila.org*Produced by Center City District

J U N E 1 9 - A U G U S T 1 8T U E S D A Y S - S A T U R D A Y SIndependence After HoursOnce Upon A NationIndependence Living History Center3rd and Chestnut Streets215.629.4026www.onceuponanation.org

J U N E 2 3 - S E P T E M B E R 9Dragons and Fairies: ExploringVietnam through FolktalesPlease Touch Museum210 North 21st Street215.963.0667www.pleasetouchmuseum.org

J U N E 2 5 - A U G U S T 1 7American Adventure CampNational Constitution Center525 Arch Street215.409.6700www.constitutioncenter.org

J U N E 2 6 - A U G U S T 2 9Forging an American Identity:The Art of William RanneyPhiladelphia Museum of Art26th Street and theBenjamin Franklin Parkway215.684.7333www.philamuseum.org

J U N E 2 7 - J U LY 4Sunoco Welcome America!Various locations throughout Center City215.683.2200www.americasbirthday.com

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J U N E 3 0 - J U LY 1Butterfly WeekendThe Academy of Natural Sciences1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway215.299.1043www.ansp.org

J U N E 3 0 - J U LY 44th of July EventsNational Constitution Center525 Arch Street215.409.6700www.constitutioncenter.org

J U N E 3 0 - S E P T E M B E R 1 6Dreaming of a Speech withoutWords: The Paintings and EarlyObjects by H.C. WestermannThe Pennsylvania Academy ofthe Fine Arts118-128 North Broad Street215.972.7600www.pafa.org

J U LY 7 - S E P T E M B E R 2 3Recent AcquisitionsThe Pennsylvania Academy ofthe Fine Arts118-128 North Broad Street215.972.7600www.pafa.org

J U LY 7 - S E P T E M B E R 3 0Virgil MartiThe Pennsylvania Academy ofthe Fine Arts118-128 North Broad Street215.972.7600www.pafa.org

J U LY 2 9 - A U G U S T 3Best of Philly DisplayThe Shops at Liberty Place1625 Chestnut Street215.851.9055www.shopsatliberty.com

A U G U S T 2 4 - O C T O B E R 2 7F R I D A Y S A N D S A T U R D A Y SIndependence After HoursOnce Upon A NationIndependence Living History Center3rd and Chestnut Streets215.629.4026www.onceuponanation.org

A U G U S T 3 1 - S E P T E M B E R 1 5Philadelphia Live Arts Festivaland Philly FringeVarious locations throughout Center City215.413.1318www.livearts-fringe.org

JUNEJ U N E 1KYW Reporters Roundup Live BroadcastThe Shops at Liberty Place1625 Chestnut Street215.851.9055www.shopsatliberty.com

J U N E 1 - 3 , 7 - 9Sleeping BeautyPennsylvania Ballet Academy of MusicBroad and Locust Streets215.551.7000www.paballet.org

J U N E 2 Henry and MudgeTheatreworks/USAWalnut Street Theatre for Kids825 Walnut Street215.574.3550www.WalnutStreetThreatre.org

J U N E 2Philly Lindy LoveDance EventThe Shops at Liberty Place1625 Chestnut Street215.851.9055www.shopsatliberty.com

J U N E 6Lecture: Susan Duhl,The Life of Paper:Constructing andCollecting Works on PaperThe Print Center1614 Latimer Street215.735.6090www.printcenter.org

Make it a Night Wednesday Event

J U N E 1 0Commerce Bank Triple Crownof Cycling – PhiladelphiaInternational ChampionshipBenjamin Franklin Parkwaythrough Kelly Drivewww.procyclingtour.com

J U N E 1 0LGBT Pride Paradeand FestivalVarious locations throughoutCenter City215.875.9288www.phillypride.org

J U N E 1 1Writing Aloud:Coming TogetherInterAct Theatre Company2030 Sansom Street215.568.8079www.interacttheatre.org

J U N E 1 4 2nd AnnualSandwich Make-offThe BellevueBroad and Walnut Streets215.875.0429www.bellevuephiladelphia.com

J U N E 1 5 - 1 7 , 2 3 , 2 5 , 2 7 , 2 9Out on BroadwayGay and Lesbian Theatre FestivalArden Theatre Company40 North 2nd Street215.627.6483www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org

J U N E 1 6BloomsdayThe Rosenbach Museum and Library2008-2010 Delancey Place215.732.1600www.rosenbach.org

J U N E 1 6Kite and Key DayThe Franklin Institute222 North 20th Street215.448.1200www.fi.edu

J U N E 1 6 , 1 7Owl WeekendThe Academy of Natural Sciences1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway215.299.1043www.ansp.org

J U N E 1 6 , 1 7Please Touch Museum Car ShowPlease Touch Museum210 North 21st Street215.963.0667www.pleasetouchmuseum.org

J U N E 1 8 - 2 3Summer Day Camp For KidsArden Theatre Company40 North 2nd Street215.922.1122www.ardentheatre.org

J U N E 1 9The Tricky PartGay and Lesbian Theatre FestivalArden Theatre Company40 North 2nd Street215.627.6483www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org

JUNE 20 , 21 , 23 - 25 , 27 , 28 , 30Naked WillGay and Lesbian Theatre FestivalWalnut Street Theatre825 Walnut Street215.627.6483www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org

J U N E 2 2 , 2 5 , 2 9Snow is FallingGay and Lesbian Theatre FestivalWalnut Street Theatre825 Walnut Street215.627.6483www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org

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SUMMER IN THE CITYMake it a Night Wednesday Event

CENTER CITY SIPSHAPPY HOUR$4 COCKTAILS, $3 WINE, $2 BEER AND $1 APPETIZERS*

WEDNESDAYS JUNE 6 – AUGUST 295 TO 7 PM

* At part ic ipat ing locat ions.

All attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS, GO TO WWW.CENTERCITYPHILA.ORG

707 Restaurant & Bar707 Chestnut Street

Alfa Restaurant & Bar1709 Walnut Street

Alma de Cuba1623 Walnut Street

Applebee’sNeighborhoodBar & Grill215 South 15th Street

Bistro St. Tropez2400 Market Street

Brasserie Perrier1619 Walnut Street

Byblos114 South 18th Street

CoCo’s Restaurant112 South 8th Street

Davio’s NorthernItalian Steakhouse111 South 17th Street

Devil’s Alley1907 Chestnut Street

El Vez121 South 13th Street

Estia1405 Locust Street

Helium Comedy Club2031 Sansom Street

Independence Brew Pub1150 Filbert Street

Las Vegas Lounge704 Chestnut Street

LaScala’s615 Chestnut Street

Le Castagne1920 Chestnut Street

Loie128 South 19th Street

Mace’s Crossing1714 Cherry Street

Mantra122 South 18th Street

Marathon Grill121 South 16th Street

Marathon on the Square1839 Spruce Street

Mexican Post Center City1601 Cherry Street

Mission Grill1835 Arch Street

Moriarty’s Restaurant1116 Walnut Street

Noche1901 Chestnut Street

Public House2 Logan Square -18th Street

Ristorante La Buca711 Locust Street

Roy’s Restaurant124 South 15th Street

Sal’s on 12th200 South 12th Street

Siam Cuisine Thai Restaurant925 Arch Street

Sotto Varalli231 South Broad Street

Susanna Foo1512 Walnut Street

T.A. Flannery’s Saloon11 South 21st Street

Tavern 17220 South 17th Street

The Café2011 Walnut Street

The Happy Rooster118 South 16th Street

The Irish Pub2007 Walnut Street

The Irish Pub1123 Walnut Street

The Oceanaire Seafood Room700 Walnut Street

The Westin Philadelphia99 South 17th Street

Tokyo Hibachi and Sushi Bar1613 Walnut Street, 2nd Fl.

Washington Square210 Washington Square West

Wok1613 Walnut Street

XIX - Nineteen200 South Broad Street

S P O N S O R E D B Y :

SUMMER IN THE CITY

SIDEWALK SOUNDBITESCONCERT SERIESWEDNESDAYS JUNE 6 - AUGUST 29NOON TO 1:30 PM

THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO BREAK UP YOUR WORKDAY THAN A LUNCHTIME CONCERT* JUST STEPS AWAYFROM YOUR DESK. P ICK UP THE BEAT, AND BEAT THESUMMER DOLDRUMS.

Ellas y Amigos[ L A T I N ]

June 6Bell Atlantic Tower1717 Arch Street

Rain Location:Mellon Independence Center701 Market Street

Mark Stinger Band[ C L A S S I C R O C K ]

June 131700 Market Street

Rain Location:Reading Terminal Market12th and Filbert Streets

Randy Lippincott[ B L U E S ]

June 20Philadelphia MarriottDowntown12th and Filbert Streets

Rain Location:Reading Terminal Market12th and Filbert Streets

Andrew NeuJazz Ensemble[ J A Z Z ]

June 27The Bellevue200 South Broad Street

Rain Location:Reading Terminal Market12th and Filbert Streets

Wayneron and theUntouchables[ B E A C H S T Y L E ]

July 111818 Market Street

Rain Location:The Gallery at Market East9th and Market Streets

Hot Club Philly[ J A Z Z ]

July 18Mellon Independence Center701 Market Street

Rain Location:Mellon Independence Center701 Market Street

(S)He[ A L T E R N A - P O P ]

July 25Commerce Square Courtyard2005 Market Street

Rain Location:Mellon Independence Center701 Market Street

Lenny G andthe Soulsenders[ R E G G A E ]

August 1The Gallery at Market East9th and Market Streets

Rain Location:The Gallery at Market East9th and Market Streets

Alligator Zydeco[ Z Y D E C O ]

August 8The Shops at Liberty Place17th and Market Streets

Rain Location:Reading Terminal Market12th and Filbert Streets

Chris D’Esposito Band[ A C O U S T I C R O C K ]

August 151601 Market Street

Rain Location:The Gallery at Market East9th and Market Streets

Life’s A Beach[JIMMY BUFFET STYLE]

August 22Curtis Center601 Walnut Street

Rain Location:Curtis Center601 Walnut Street

Gil Brewster Band[ C L A S S I C R O C K ]

August 29Centre Square1500 Market Street

Rain Location:Reading Terminal Market12th and Filbert Streets

*All concerts are free. Locations and performers are subject to change.

S P O N S O R E D B Y :

SUNOCO WELCOMEAMERICA!www.americasbirthday.com • 215.683.2200

THURSDAY, JUNE 28Opera on the SquarePresented by PhiladelphiaAirport SystemRittenhouse Square6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Philly @ The Movies“Rocky”Steps of the PhiladelphiaMuseum of Art9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

FRIDAY, JUNE 29Gospel ConcertGreat Plaza at Penn’s Landing7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Philly @ The Movies“The Untouchables”Eastern State Penitentiary9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 30Lincoln MercuryTaste of PhiladelphiaHistoric Area11:00am – 6:00 pm

Waterfront Concert& FireworksGreat Plaza at Penn’s Landing6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

SUNDAY, JULY 1Lincoln MercuryTaste of PhiladelphiaMarket Street between5th and 6th Streets11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Fair on the SquareRittenhouse Square3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

MONDAY, JULY 2Arts on the AvenueSouth Broad Street5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Philly @ The Movies“Apollo 13”Northeast Airport9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

TUESDAY, JULY 3Fiesta Goya onthe Parkway20th Street and theBenjamin Franklin Parkway2:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Pops on IndependenceIndependence Mall8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4Southwest AirlinesJuly 4th ParadeBenjamin Franklin Parkway2:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Concert & FireworksSteps of the PhiladelphiaMuseum of Art8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

J U N E 2 2 , 2 4 , 2 5 , 2 8 , 3 0The Perfect GaneshGay and Lesbian Theatre FestivalArden Theatre Company40 North 2nd Street215.627.6483www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org

J U N E 2 2 - 2 5 , 2 7 - 3 0FruitfliesGay and Lesbian Theatre FestivalThe Mum Puppettheatre115 Arch Street215.627.6483www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org

J U N E 2 3Summer Solstice CelebrationThe Kimmel Centerfor the Performing ArtsBroad and Spruce Streets215.893.1999www.kimmelcenter.org

J U N E 2 3 , 2 4Butterfly WeekendThe Academy of Natural Sciences1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway215.299.1043www.ansp.org

J U N E 2 4Nicole Miller Semi-AnnualBridal EventThe Bellevue200 South Broad Street215.546.5007www.nicolemiller.com

JULYJ U LY 1Out on BroadwayGay and Lesbian Theatre FestivalArden Theatre Company40 North 2nd Street215.627.6483www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org

J U LY 1The Perfect GaneshGay and Lesbian Theatre FestivalArden Theatre Company40 North 2nd Street215.627.6483www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org

J U LY 1Snow is FallingGay and Lesbian Theatre FestivalWalnut Street Theatre825 Walnut Street215.627.6483www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org

J U LY 3POPS on IndependenceOnce Upon A NationIndependence Hall215.629.4026www.onceuponanation.org

J U LY 3 , 1 5An Evening with Thomas JeffersonOnce Upon A NationFree Quaker Meeting House5th and Arch Streets215.629.4026www.onceuponanation.org

J U LY 4Let Freedom RingLiberty Bell Center501 Market Street215.965.2305www.let-freedom-ring.org

J U LY 6KYW Reporters RoundupLive BroadcastThe Shops at Liberty Place1625 Chestnut Street215.851.9055www.shopsatliberty.com

J U LY 9 - 1 4Summer Day Camp For KidsArden Theatre Company40 North 2nd Street215.922.1122www.ardentheatre.org

J U LY 1 2 - 2 4Philadelphia InternationalGay and Lesbian Film FestivalVarious locations throughoutCenter City267.765.9700www.phillyfests.com

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J U LY 2 1 , 2 2Backyard Habitat WeekendThe Academy of Natural Sciences1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway215.299.1043www.ansp.org

J U LY 2 5 - 3 1WickedThe Kimmel Center, Inc.Broadway at the AcademyAcademy of MusicBroad and Locust Streets215.893.1999www.kimmelcenter.org

AUGUSTA U G U S T 1Racecar DayThe Franklin Institute222 North 20th Street215.448.1200www.fi.edu

A U G U S T 2Fiasco with Washington Post’sSenior Pentagoncorrespondent Tom RicksNational Constitution Center525 Arch Street215.409.6700www.constitutioncenter.org

A U G U S T 4 , 5Cold Blooded Creatures WeekendThe Academy of Natural Sciences1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway215.299.1043www.ansp.org

A U G U S T 9 - 1 1Pennsylvania Dutch Festival –The Pennsylvania CountrysideComes to the CityReading Terminal Market12th and Arch Streets215.922.2317www.readingterminalmarket.org

A U G U S T 1 2An Evening with Thomas JeffersonOnce Upon A NationFree Quaker Meeting House5th and Arch Streets215.629.4026www.onceuponanation.org

A U G U S T 1 3 - 1 8Summer Day Camp For KidsArden Theatre Company40 North 2nd Street215.922.1122www.ardentheatre.org

A U G U S T 1 8The Great PhiladelphiaSteak-OutThe BellevueBroad and Walnut Streets215.875.0429www.bellevuephiladelphia.com

A U G U S T 1 8 , 1 9Raptor WeekendThe Academy of Natural Sciences1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway215.299.1043www.ansp.org

A U G U S T 2 0 - 2 4The Cystic Fibrosis FoundationThe Shops at Liberty Place1625 Chestnut Street215.851.9055www.shopsatliberty.com

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