February 2-4
Cruel Amaryllis: Italian madrigals for two tenors – Presented by Tempesta di Mare, the show features star tenors Jacob Perry and James Reese backed by a trio of virtuoso theorbists. Concerts will take place Feb. 2 and 3 in Chestnut Hill and Center City, respectively. A third performance follows on Feb. 4 on tour in Stroudsburg.
This original project, curated by Tempesta di Mare co-Director Richard Stone, explores the period 1601–1643, a golden age in Italy when music developed its own expressive powers independent of words and when paired with poetry brought both mediums to new communicative heights. Shows are Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.; Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Center for Urban Life, 2212 Spruce St. and Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. in Stroudsburg. Visit https://beaconhillconcerts.com/). Single tickets are $35 (General Admission) and $45 (Preferred); free for full-time students and youth (recommended for ages 12 and older). Season packages available.
February 9
Mario Lanza Concert – at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Church, 806 S. Hutchinson St. Felicia Punzo entertains with love songs in preparation for Valentine’s Day. Tickets on sale at the parish offices or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/felicia-punzo-tickets-794405747977.
February 9
Kelsey Cook – At 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Cook is on her multi-city “Nice Try Tour” and has performed on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Comedy Central’s “This is Not Happening” and EPIX’s “Unprotected Sets.” Cook also co-hosts the “Self-Helpless podcast” with fellow comedians Taylor Tomlinson and Delanie Fischer. It can regularly be found on the iTunes Top Comedy Charts and has featured guests like Brian Regan, Michael Bublé, Whitney Cummings, Tan France and Bert Kreischer. Tickets start at $19.99 and are available for purchase at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com or AXS.com.
February 10
Winter Jawn – From noon to 5 p.m. at Xfinity Live!, the iHeartMedia Philadelphia’s ALT 104.5 concert event will feature performances by The Maine, SHAED, Barns Courtney, DJ Reed Streets and more to be announced. “Winter Jawn” is free for all ages but requires a ticket for entry, which can be obtained through alt1045philly.com while supplies last.
February 10
Cupid’s Undie Run – At Xfinity Live!, hundreds of people in Philadelphia will brave the cold in just their undies during Cupid’s Undie Run, the nation’s largest pantless party and mileish run for charity. The event raises awareness of neurofibromatosis and fundraises for NF research through the Children’s Tumor Foundation. Members of the Philadelphia NF community can share their personal experiences with the genetic disorder. More information regarding the event can be found at https://my.cupids.org/event/2024-cupids-undie-run-philadelphia/e490570.
February 14
Valentine’s Day Workshop – From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Oak Street Health, 2310 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Dr. Deborah Roebuck discusses “Ways to Love Your Heart and Love Yourself.” Lunch will be provided. RSVP: 267-758-7807.
February 17
Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd St. Through Jan. 5, 2025. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. AmRevMuseum.org or 215-253-6731. All tickets valid for two consecutive days. Children 5 and under free.
February 17
Philly Beer Fest – at Philadelphia’s 23rd Street Armory, 22 S. 23rd St., a one-of-a-kind event focused on celebrating Pennsylvania-based beer companies and beyond. Goers will have their pick of one of two curated sessions featuring pours from PA’s top breweries, while sharing some of the best beers, beverages, eats and more in the country. Enjoy live music while you find your new favorite brew from an array of exhibitors. See the full list and more details at https://www.phillybeerfest.com.
February 21
Explore Philly’s great public art and sculpture – At 7 p.m. at Historic Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church at 916 S. Swanson St. Come discover who started Philly’s revolutionary percent for art program and see samples of city public art and sculpture you may never have noticed before.
Author Jim Murphy takes you on “A Fast, Fun Look at Philly’s Awesome Public Art & Sculpture.” Admission is $10, which includes a drink ticket for a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Advance registration is highly recommended at www.preserveoldswedes.org/public-art
March 2-10
Philadelphia Flower Show – The 2024 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Tickets are on sale at tickets.phsonline.org, with flexible ticket options starting at $29.99. Visit tickets.phsonline.org for more information.
March 8
Marlon Wayans – At 7 p.m. at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, actor, producer and comedian Marlon Wayans will bring his stand-up comedy tour to The Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Wayans wrote, produced and starred in the hit comedy “White Chicks” and is starring in Netflix’s “The Curse of Bridge Hollow.” Tickets start at $49.99 and are available for purchase at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com, AXS.com and at Shop Live! in the hotel lobby.
March 29
Absolute Queen – at 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Absolute Queen, a Queen tribute band. Playing the entire “Bohemian Rhapsody” film soundtrack plus all the hits. Tickets are $20 and available for purchase at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com, AXS.com or at Shop Live! in the hotel lobby.
April 26
Foreigners Journey – at 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, a Foreigner and Journey tribute band, featuring American Idol star Constantine Maroulis, will play at The Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Tickets are $20 in advance and available for purchase at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com, AXS.com. As a special thank you to all Live! Rewards® Card members, Live! Philadelphia is offering two complimentary tickets. Tickets can be redeemed at the box office on the day of the show.
May 3-5
Fan Expo Philadelphia – returning to the Pennsylvania Convention Center with Mario Lopez, Sean Gunn, Felicia Day, Ben McKenzie, Holly Marie Combs, Adam Savage, Michelle Hurd, Sofia Boutella and Jason Lee. Celebrities, creators, exhibitors, cosplayers, authors, programming and more. Visit https://fanexpohq.com/home/events/ for ticket info.
May 11
TEDxDilworthPark – From noon to 3 p.m. at City Winery, 990 Filbert St. The event is open to the public. Tickets at www.tedxdilworthpark.com. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. Speakers are Nicole Bailey-Williams, Maybe Burke, Lauren Cristella, Lyndsey Getty, Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya, Ssanyu Lukoma, Theo Major, Tina Nacrelli, David Sylvester, Michael Twinning, Brian Tucker and Najya Williams.
