Community Calendar: February 21st, 2022

February 25

Beginnings – The Ultimate Chicago Tribute Band – at 9 p.m., Beginnings is a tribute to America’s favorite “Rock and Roll Band with Horns,” Chicago. The show is an electrifying live concert experience, featuring world-class musicians performing accurate versions of Chicago’s vast catalog of hits including “Make Me Smile.” All tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com or AXS.com.

February 26

30th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair – From 1-4 p.m. at the Pennsylvania

Convention Center. The event is sponsored by The African American Children’s Book Project and produced by The Literary Media and Publishing Consultants. Promotional giveaways, prizes and games highlight the afternoon.

March 5-19

Philadelphia Auto Show – at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 500,000-plus square feet of automotive awesomeness displayed across the convention center floor, showcasing some of today’s leading vehicle manufacturers, fan-favorite experiences and exotics, and new features – something for everyone. Tickets ($10-$16) will be sold electronically this year on phillyautoshow.com.

March 6

Spring Fever Train Show and Sale – From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Penns Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd. Visit 140 tables with a variety of vintage toy trains and repair parts for sale, test track, operating toy train layouts, kids activities, and door prizes for adults and children. Admission is $5 per attendee or per family of two adults and all children 12 and under. Food is available on premises, and free parking. For more information, visit www.ADTCA.com or call Bob at 610-872-3309.

March 14

Studio X-hibition 2022: abSolution by Brenden Dahl – At 8 p.m., presented by Theatre Exile, A one-night-only virtual reading of abSolution by Philadelphia playwright Brenden Dahl through its new play development program, Studio X-hibition. Pay-what-you-wish for the virtual reading on Zoom. Visit https://theatreexile.org/on-stage-original/studio-xhibition/.

March 31

Rock to the Future’s 9th annual Music for All Ball – At World Cafe Live from 6:30-11 p.m.,  featuring live performances from PA Blues Hall of Famer and original Black Cowboy Georgie Bonds and Rock to the Future students. Emceed by REC Philly’s co-founder and visionary Will Toms. It will also be viewable via live stream. Rock to the Future hopes to raise $50,000 to support its free music programs for Philadelphia youth.