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Big: The Musical

March 19, 2024 12:00 am

Event Title: Big: The Musical

Date: March 19 to April 14, 2024

Location: Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007

Description:

12 year-old Josh Baskin knows one thing: being a scrawny 12-year-old boy stinks. But when a rusty arcade machine magically grants his wish to be grown up, he discovers that there’s more to being an adult than he bargained for. Based on the 1988 smash-hit film, Big is a fun-filled musical perfect for the entire family! Opening Night is set for Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m.

Email: Tickets@brtstsge.org

Phone: 215-785-0100

Cost: $20-65

Buy tickets here: https://www.brtstage.org/shows/big-the-musical/

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Real Talk About Fatherhood – Men Only Parenting Workshop Series

March 19, 2024 6:00 pm

Real Talk About Fatherhood – Men Only Parenting Workshop Series

Welcome to our online workshop series designed specifically for fathers! Join us as we delve into the joys and challenges of fatherhood in a safe and supportive environment. Our sessions will cover a range of topics, including communication, discipline, self-care, and more. Connect with other dads, share experiences, and gain valuable insights to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenting. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become the best dad you can be!

Dates: March 19 – April 25, 2024

When: Tuesday and Thursday

Time: 6 PM-7 PM

Location: Virtual

Real Talk About:

  • Feelings/ Gun Violence
  • Ages & Stages / Child Development
  • Communication/Co-Parenting
  • Discipline vs. Punishment
  • Handling Stress
  • Building Healthy Relationships

Evidenced Based, State, Court, and DHS Certified Curriculum

The LEAP uses the 12-session Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP) curriculum, an evidence-based educational program approved by the State of Pennsylvania, Courts, Parole/ Probation, and the Department of Human Services.

Perks of the Program

  • $10 Per class attended
  • $25 attendance bonus for completing a minimum of 10 sessions
  • $35 attendance bonus for completing 12 sessions of a single series
  • Program certificate

To qualify for the incentives, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a resident of the City of Philadelphia, PA
  • Be a parent or caregiver of a child under 19 (born after 2005).
  • Complete the intake questionnaire and pre and post-program surveys.

Registration Deadline

March 18, 2024, 12 PM

 

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What is West?: Free Community Photography Workshops!

March 20, 2024 4:00 pm

Free Photography and Archival Workshops at Malcolm X Park! – All Ages (March-August)

What is West? a socially engaged creative project that centers the voices of Philadelphia-born individuals. It encourages participants of all ages to document and further archive West & Southwest Philadelphia’s vibrant history and community. Participants will have hands-on experience learning these creative skills through photography and other visual art practices. We will have field trips, site visits, and guest workshops to support building a culminating outdoor exhibit at Malcolm X Park. These workshops are free and are for all ages/levels of photography experience!

Our first workshop is: Wednesday, March 20th 4-6pm & Saturday, March 23rd 1-3 pm

The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage and The Arts League sponsor this project.

 

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Art Club at Christy Rec Center

March 20, 2024 5:30 pm

Get creative with us at our upcoming Paint Your Own Pot Workshop on Wednesday, March 20th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Connect with your inner artist and join us for an evening of pottery painting fun! At our workshop, you can transform a plant pot into a unique artwork that reflects your style and creativity.

Art Club at Christy Rec is a free bi-weekly art workshop for all ages, from youth to adults.  It’s a space to try something new and express your creativity with a focus on community building. No experience is necessary, only a willingness to explore and create with neighbors.

 

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TNA Wrestling at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

March 22, 2024 7:00 pm

Championship Matches Confirmed For Both Philadelphia Shows: Friday & Saturday, March 22-23

The new era of TNA Wrestling returns to Philadelphia for two-nights of high-energy pro wrestling at the prestigious 2300 Arena, a venue steeped in history dating back to ECW.

The TNA television trucks will be in Philadelphia to capture all the in-ring action both nights for upcoming episodes of the company’s flagship weekly TV show that airs at 8 p.m. EST every Thursday night (AXS TV in the U.S., Fight Network in Canada).

Tickets for both Philadelphia shows go on-sale at 10 a.m. ET, on Saturday, January 20, at TNAWrestling.com and 2300arena.com.

TNA Wrestling (formerly IMPACT Wrestling) will bring all the superstars to Philadelphia, including Frankie Kazarian, Brian Myers, KUSHIDA, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Moose, Tommy Dreamer, Gisele Shaw and Jordynne Grace, among others.

Matches for the Philadelphia shows will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Spring Break Camp for Grades K-5

March 29, 2024 9:30 am

Our action-packed camp is taught by theatre professionals. Campers will spend the week taking acting, improv, music, dance, and playwriting classes while working as a team to create an original show! Family and friends are invited to a performance in the Arden’s Studio Theatre on the last day of camp.

Register here: https://ardentheatre.org/programs/arden-online/education/virtual-arden-drama-school-2-2-2/

 

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Pinocchio

April 10, 2024 10:30 am

April 10 – June 2, 2024

A modern retelling of the classic tale — a wooden boy, a nose that grows, a huge whale, and a cricket with a lot of opinions. In a wildly imaginative production, Pinocchio is filled with twists and turns, ups and downs, and adventures that will amaze and delight children of all ages.

Tickets: https://ardentheatre.org/production/pinocchio/

 

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Futures Without Guns

April 18, 2024 12:00 am

April 18 – June 21, 2024

A multimedia speculative art exhibition featuring the work of nine artists exploring alternate futures free from the shadow of gun violence. Rooted in the principles of futures thinking and speculative design, Futures Without Guns invites visitors to embark on a journey through diverse artistic perspectives and tap into their innate creativity to envision a future where the threat of gun violence is a distant memory. Futures Without Guns is a call to action that unites us in our collective determination to actively shape a brighter future.

Free and open to the public.

For more information, visit: https://sciencecenter.org/programs/art/futures-without-guns

 

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Mandell Presents: Mumu Fresh

April 18, 2024 7:00 pm

Mumu Fresh

April 18, 2024 | 7pm | Mandell Theater

Maimouna Youssef, also known as Mumu Fresh, is the critically acclaimed Afro-Indigenous singer, Emcee, songwriter, activist, workshop facilitator and audio engineer who’s been called a “quadruple threat” by The Roots’ Black Thought and “groundbreaking” by Oscar-winning artist, Common. With her expansive musical background ranging from Jazz, Gospel, Spirituals, traditional African & traditional Indigenous music, to Hip Hop (also celebrating 50 years!), Soul, rock and experimental acapella fusion, this concert is a multi-genre live music event not to miss. Plus, Maimouna is 23/24 artist-in-residence for Anthems for the Anthropocene, the climate change songwriting context presented by Drexel Climate & Sustainability.

The Band:
Demetrice Everett, Drums
Amber D. Gillispie, Background Vocals
Nile Hargrove, Keys
Lamonte Maccain, Bass
Darnell “Showcase” Taylor, Guitar

Tickets are free but registration is required. Get tickets here: https://drexelperformingarts.universitytickets.com/

 

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Penn State Master Gardeners of Philadelphia County Plant Sale

April 28, 2024 10:00 am

Join us on Sunday, April 28 from 10am – 2pm for our annual Garden Day & Plant Sale! We will be selling a variety of affordable seedlings and native plants with beautiful blooms. Prices range from $4.00 for vegetable starter plants to $30 for well-established, exotic house plants. Choose from 100s of varieties of unique veggies, herbs, native plants, and pollinators for all kinds of light and moisture conditions. All plants have been carefully cultivated by Penn State Master Gardeners and proceeds support our educational programs.

Philadelphia Master Gardeners will also host garden tours and gardening workshops & demonstrations throughout the day–there’s something for everyone. This is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine!

 

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