We will be performing the first ever liquid light show in the history of Old Swedes in South Philadelphia. Liquid light projectors will be aimed at the ceiling of the church for a truly psychedelic experience by Joanna and Tony Trov. Performing in the graveyard is The Big Trip Band and DJ Heaven will be […]
Curtis Opera Theatre launches the East Coast premiere of The Comet / Poppea, the MacArthur Award-winning composer George Lewis’ highly anticipated operatic setting of W.E.B. Du Bois’ proto-Afrofuturist science fiction short story, The Comet (1920), juxtaposed with Claudio Monteverdi’s hot-blooded political thriller, L’incoronazione di Poppea (1643). Presented on a turntable divided in two halves, these […]
Craving a Thrill This Fall? The Nevermore Haunt is located in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland. Open 13 nights in October, it is consistently among the highest-rated haunted houses in Maryland. The Nevermore Haunt is known for its elaborate sets, terrifying characters, and state-of-the-art special effects. The haunted house themes draw from local Baltimore history. […]
Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. Tours depart nightly through Halloween and beyond from Signers' Garden at […]
Curtis Institute of Music students perform over 100 free recitals during the school year, held on most Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary. Please note: Performance programs are subject to last-minute changes and cancellations.
A priceless emerald necklace goes missing and everyone enjoying a beach holiday becomes a suspect in the one-act play Afternoon at the Seaside. Will Inspector Foley catch his culprit? Nothing is quite as it seems in this imaginative mystery by the dame of detective fiction, Agatha Christie. In The Patient, after falling from a second-story […]
Join The N Crowd for a great night of comedy at the Sawubona Creativity Project. Our improv performance depends entirely on the suggestions we receive from the audience, so be ready to shout out locations, relationships and emotions! We want you to share in the fun and laughter at this amazing location. This is the […]
Founded in 2006, Tongue & Groove performs spontaneous theater – from hilarious to heartbreaking – inspired by real life experiences. In October’s Secrets show, each audience member is given an index card, a pen, and a provocative prompt: “Share a secret you keep.” Encouraged to answer honestly, the audience anonymously submits their responses, which are […]
Fellowship! The Musical is the hilarious, lovingly-crafted musical parody of the film of the JRR Tolkien novel The Fellowship of the Ring, following all of the events from this epic adventure with one big difference: This time it’s funny! This Broadway-style send-up features twelve original songs, from an over-the-top opening number complete with barefoot dancing […]
We Have Gone As Far As We Can Together is a participatory opera, a meeting of voices, a collectively sung ritual release. We Have Gone As Far As We Can Together is a theatrical conversation inspired by the sonic and spiritual resonance of artists like Alice Coltrane and Sun Ra; traditions that hold music in […]
Only 2% of the population are redheads (including most of the Hellerick Family) so the Hellerick family is hosting a day where all the red heads in the area (and the people who love them) get together and celebrate their special gingerness! There will be music, food trucks, and contests, plus all red heads get […]
The leaves are beginning to change color which means that Pumpkinland is returning to Linvilla Orchards. This fall, Linvilla will have an array of pumpkins to choose from ranging from the small and skinny to the tall and plump. The pumpkin festival will have several autumn activities including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes! Visit Linvilla […]
