February 28
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 29
African American History Month Dinner & a Movie – at 5 p.m. at Universal Audenried Charter High School, a free dinner and movie for community members celebrating African American History Month. Dinner from 5-7 p.m. The movie will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
February 29
Black History Month Pop-Up – from 5-8 p.m. at Dock Street Brewing Company, 2118 Washington Ave., a pop-up showcasing local black-owned businesses including G + RIZZ, Nooked, NOSHADE, ASGNMT and Point Blank Limited. Happy hour specials while pursuing the market until 6 p.m. including $1 off any draft, $6 City Wide, $10 rotating cocktail and discounted bites such as $6 boneless buffalo chicken wings and $10 Americana pizza. Dock Street’s full menu will also be available with wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches and full lineup of award-winning beers.
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 9
ExtrABBAganza: ABBA Dance Party – From 7-10 p.m. at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park, celebrate the iconic music of ABBA as DJ Robert Drake will spin the classics as everyone lets out their inner Dancing Queen. Dancing and costume contest and a Drag Queen homage to ABBA performed by Summer St. Cartier, Miss Troy, Amerie Jameson and Morgan Morgan Morgan. ’70s attire is encouraged. Tickets are $30 members, $35 non-members and include a Swedish-inspired and retro food buffet. A cash bar with themed cocktails will also be available throughout the evening. For more info and to register visit: https://www.americanswedish.org/events/extrabbaganza-abba-dance-party-0.
March 9
The DCP Dance Party – From 7-10 p.m., at Asian Arts Initiative (1219 Vine St.), local dance education nonprofit Dancing Classroom Philly hosts its fundraising event, a night of dancing for adults (18+) that supports the organization’s in-school and community-based social dance education programs. Salsa dancing and bachata dance lessons. Pay-what-you-can tickets, suggested minimum $30.
March 16
In Search of a Line – Drawing workshop with Pierre Trombert – From noon to 4 p.m. at No. 5 Butchie Alley, directly behind 1175 S 13th Street. Participants will draw a line in poetry and color inspired by selected music from classical to minimalist to modernism. Three music pieces, three drawings. $60. Limited to 10 participants. All materials will be provided. Email Terri at terrisaulin@terrisaulin.com.
March 17
‘To Sit and Dream’ opera concert – At 3 p.m. at the Tindley Temple Methodist Church, 750 S. Broad St., Opera Philadelphia Chorus is teaming up with the Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble for a 90-minute concert centered on the poetry of Langston Hughes. Philadelphia soprano Karen Slack is a guest soloist. Conducting the show are Opera Philadelphia’s Elizabeth Braden and Theodore Thomas Jr., director of the Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Minister of Music at Tindley Temple.The show is ticketed at a “pay what you decide.”
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 20
TIMELESS: A Tribute to The Legacy of Peter Nero – At 3 p.m. at the Kimmel Center, a concert paying homage to the career and music of Peter Nero. The concert will be conducted by Carl Topilow with guest artist pianist George Burton, a Philadelphia native from Mt. Airy who graduated from CAPA and won a Peter Nero piano competition. They will join forces with The No Name Pops, the former musicians of The Philly Pops, to showcase Nero’s music. Tickets range in price from $51 to $121 and can be purchased at www.ensembleartsphilly.org.
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.
