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Through February 8, 2020
BEETHOVENNOW.
The Philadelphia Orchestra marks Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday with pianists Yefim Bronfman, Daniil Trifonov and Emanuel Ax performing all five of Beethoven’s piano concertos at the
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
(215) 893-1900,
philorch.org
Philadelphia Auto Show, February 8-17, 2020
— Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia
Through February 23, 2020
THE ROTHMAN ORTHOPAEDICS ICE RINK AND CABIN AND WINTERGARDEN.
The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Skating Rink, the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin and Wintergarden finish their seasonal run at
Dilworth Park,
City Hall’s front yard. (215) 440-5500,
centercityphila.org
Through February 29, 2020
BLACK HISTORY MONTH.
Major attractions across the city—including
The African American Museum in Philadelphia,
the
National Constitution Center,
the
Free Library of Philadelphia
and more—celebrate the month throughout February with events and special programming.
visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/black-history-month-in-philadelphia
February 1, 2020
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR.
One of the oldest and largest single-day events for African American children’s books in the country, the 28th annual African American Children’s Book Fair at the
Community College of Philadelphia
features nationally known and bestselling authors and illustrators, representatives from the multicultural literary community, enriching children’s books, and activities that promote the power and joy of reading.
theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org
February 1–16, 2020
GETAWAY AT THE GREENHOUSE.
Fairmount Park Horticultural Center
celebrates summer in winter, setting up a giant sandbox, live music, food trucks and
Gaia, The Traveling Artwork
, British artist Luke Jerram’s spectacular giant globe of the Earth featuring detailed NASA photography. (215) 685-0096,
myphillypark.org
,
my-earth.org
February 1 – June 7, 2020
VOTES FOR WOMEN: A VISUAL HISTORY.
The
Brandywine Museum of Art
commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote using drawings, illustrations and posters expressing the message of the suffragists, as well as costumes, clothing, sashes and emblems worn by the women activists. (610) 388-2700,
brandywine.org
February 1 – June 14, 2020
WITNESS TO HISTORY: SELMA PHOTOGRAPHY OF STEPHEN SOMERSTEIN.
This exhibit on display at the
Brandywine Museum of Art
documents the historic 54-mile march for civil rights from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. (610) 388-2700,
brandywine.org
February 4 – March 27, 2020
FOURTEEN: A THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE.
The
National Constitution Center
sheds light on the Reconstruction era and ratification of the 14th Amendment in a 35-minute performance featuring dramatic interpretation of original texts, including Frederick Douglass’s open letter “To My Old Master.” (215) 409-6700,
constitutioncenter.org
February 6–9, 2020
GREY ROCK.
A fantastical new work from director and playwright Amir Nizar Zuabi bridges American and Palestinian cultures and makes its Philadelphia debut with a five-person cast from Palestine, including acclaimed actor Khalifa Natour, at
SEI Innovation Studio
at the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus.
kimmelcenter.org
February 6–16, 2020
PHILLY THEATRE WEEK.
A 10-day regional theatrical festival promises 100 events, including panels, concerts, meet-ups and loads of live theater. (267) 761-9950,
theatrephiladelphia.org
February 7 & 8, 2020
BLUE HEAVEN COMEDY FESTIVAL.
FringeArts presents their second-annual alt-comedy fest. (215) 413-9006,
fringearts.com
February 7–9, 2020
NICK JR. LIVE! MOVE TO THE MUSIC.
Friends from
Bubble Guppies
,
Paw Patrol
,
Dora the Explorer
,
Shimmer and Shine
,
Blue’s Clues and You
,
Blaze and the Monster Machines
, and
Top Wing
lead a singing-and-dancing adventure at the
Academy of Music.
(215) 893-1999,
kimmelcenter.org
February 8, 2020
JOURNEYS.
Acting Without Boundaries (AWB), a Philadelphia-based theater workshop for kids, teens and young adults with physical disabilities, takes part in Philly Theatre Week (see above) by performing a songs and scenes from some of Broadway’s greatest hits in the
Rendell Room of the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus.
kimmelcenter.org
February 8–17, 2020
PHILADELPHIA AUTO SHOW.
The automotive industry’s latest creations are on a 750,000-square-foot display at the
Pennsylvania Convention Center,
the showplace for more than 700 pre-production, classic, luxury and exotic cars.
phillyautoshow.com
February 13–16, 2020
SHARE THE LOVE WEEKEND.
Bucks County’s
Peddler’s Village
offers a Valentine’s weekend shopping sales event, restaurant specials and
Murder at the Moulin
dinner shows. (215) 794-4000,
peddlersvillage.com
February 14–16, 2020
ARETHA: RESPECT.
To honor the Queen of Soul, The Philly POPS features Broadway powerhouse Capathia Jenkins and R&B singer Ryan Shaw in a program that includes renditions of
Bridge Over Troubled Water
,
Respect
and
Chain of Fools
. (215) 893-1999,
phillypops.org
February 15, 2020
AFRICAN AND DIASPORIC CULTURES CELEBRATION.
The Penn Museum’s second CultureFest of the year reunites traditional and contemporary African and African Diasporic arts through mask-making, drumming and more live music, storytelling, film screenings and an African marketplace. (215) 898-4000,
penn.museum
February 15 – September 20, 2020
SURVIVAL OF THE SLOWEST.
Survival strategies of sloths, iguanas and pancake tortoises, among other animals that are slow and small, are explored in this exhibit at the
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
(215) 299-1000,
ansp.org
February 16, 2019
MUMMENSCHANZ: YOU & ME
. The mesmerizing Swiss theatrical troupe performs their brand-new show at the
Annenberg Center
creating shapes, forms, sounds and stories that delight audiences of every age. (215) 898-3900,
annenbergcenter.org
February 19 – March 1, 2020
HELLO, DOLLY!
Matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi and the rest of the characters from the musical-comedy classic make their way to the
Academy of Music
as part of the Broadway Philadelphia series. (215) 893-1999,
kimmelcenter.org
February 21 – March 14, 2020
#GLASSFEST.
This three-week festival presented by the
Annenberg Center
celebrates Philip Glass’ career and includes the Philadelphia premiere of the composer’s
Music in Twelve Parts
and the world premiere of
The White Lama
, a theatrical piece by Nikki Appino that features a score by Glass. (215) 898-3900,
annenbergcenter.org
February 23
–
May 10, 2020
MARIE CUTTOLI: THE MODERN THREAD FROM MIRÓ TO MAN RAY.
Cuttoli, a modern art pioneer, commissioned international modernist artists to design pieces that were woven into tapestries, as seen in this
Barnes Foundation
exhibit. (215) 278-7200,
barnesfoundation.org
February 24 – March 6, 2020
EAST PASSYUNK RESTAURANT WEEK.
Three-course prix fixe lunches and dinners are available (tax, alcohol and gratuity not included) at various restaurants in the South Philly neighborhood.
eastpassyunkrestaurantweek.com
February 26 & 27, March 18 & 19, 2020
DANCE UP CLOSE.
A three-part, midweek, midwinter dance festival that began with
Junkspace
with Tori Lawrence at
Christ Church Neighborhood
House
in January continues with
Boundaries & Other Works
and
Nest
, at
Christ Church Neighborhood House
in February, and wraps
Reassembling Corporeal Knowledge
, featuring short videos, live solos and duets at
FringeArts
in March.
philadelphiadance.org
February 26–29, 2020
TURN.
Philadelphia performance artist M’Balia Singley world premieres a work that delves into themes from Shakespeare’s
Othello
through the lens of an African American woman at the
SEI Innovation Studio
at the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus.
kimmelcenter.org
February 28 – April 26, 2020
WARREN MULLER: ON AND OFF THE WALL.
Philadelphia artist Warren Muller shares his illuminated sculptures inspired by the people and the city he calls home at
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
. (215) 733-0390,
phillymagicgardens.org
February 29 – March 8, 2020
PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW.
The annual gardening celebration at the
Pennsylvania Convention Center
is the oldest and largest indoor show of its kind, with top-of-the-line horticulture and landscape design, entertainment and more than 100 vendors. This year’s theme: “Riviera Holiday.” (215) 988-8800,
theflowershow.com