Happenings and Events in Philly

Now – March 6
A Moon for the Misbegotten
Arden Theatre Company 
40 North 2nd Street
215.922.1122
www.ArdenTheatre.org

February 15 – 20
STOMP
Merriam Theater
250 South Broad Street
215.893.1999
www.kimmelcenter.org

February 17 and 19
2011 Young Voices High School Monologue Festival
Philadelphia Young Playwrights
InterAct Theatre Company
2030 Sansom Street
215.665.9226
www.phillyyoungplaywrights.org

February 19 & 20
Paleopalooza Festival
The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
215.299.1000
www.ansp.org

February 19 – 21
Presidents Day
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
215.409.6600
www.ConstitutionCenter.org 

February 22 & 23
Shen Yun Performing Arts
Academy of Music
Broad & Locust Streets
215.893.1999
www.kimmelcenter.org

Dancing at the Gallery 
Dance/UP presents Dance in Public Places, through February 26 at The Gallery at Market East. From 10am-7pm each day, 24 local dance companies- ranging from African to ballet, contemporary to clogging, Hip Hop to tap and more- will create new works and perfect their moves in a temporary rehearsal studio on the 3rd level of The Gallery at Market East. To find it, use the UP escalators inside the 9th & Market Street entrance. On Market Street, enter beside the How Philly Moves banner. See who\’s dancing and when at www.DanceInPublicPlaces.org
Dance in Public Places @ The Gallery at Market East, 9th and Market Streets, www.DanceInPublicPlaces.org

New @ The Shops at Liberty Place 
The food court at Liberty Place has a new addition, Zaffron, a Mediterranean grill that features a menu created by chef Seth High. It includes kabobs that can be ordered in a wrap, tossed with a salad or plated with specialty saffron rice. Zaffron uses fresh produce, organic meats and the finest ingredients. And three holiday pop-up shops have extended their stay at Liberty Place indefinitely: BC Collectibles, Bella Turka Gifts and The Big Green Earth Store. 
The Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut Street, 215.851.9055, www.shopsatliberty.com 

Black History Month @ Joan Shepp 
In honor of Black History Month, Joan Shepp will be honoring women of substance and style on February 23 from 5-8pm. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Stenton Family Manor, a women\’s and children\’s shelter in Philadelphia. Food and drink will be available. 
Joan Shepp, 1616 Walnut Street, 215.735.2666, www.joanshepp.com

Complimentary In-Home Design 
Through February 28, take advantage of BoConcept\’s complimentary in-home design service with a trained consultant and receive 10% off your order (minimum purchase $5,000). Their design consultants will customize furniture and accessories to the right color and size for your home. 
BoConcept, 1719 Chestnut Street, 215.564.5656, www.BoConcept.com 

February Savings @ Esprit 
Take an additional 60% off of already marked down merchandise at Esprit. Stop in before the end of the month for this great discount.
Esprit, 1729 Walnut Street, 215.567.2009, www.esprit.com

Fresh, Healthy & Convenient 
Freshii has just opened at The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton. Serving up salads, wraps, bowls, soups and breakfast items, Freshii is focused on being a convenient choice for healthy and fresh meals served in an environmentally sustainable setting. You can even build your meal online first, calculating the nutrition facts as you go.
Freshii, 1414 South Penn Square, 215.977.7123, www.freshii.com

Your First Stop for Wedding Preparation 
The Bellevue is hosting a bridal event on March 5 from noon-4pm on the 19th floor. Featuring gourmet cocktails and hors d\’oeuvres, representatives from some of the top wedding service providers of The Bellevue and Philadelphia will be on hand. Also view a high-energy bridal and formalwear fashion show from Nicole Miller\’s most recent collection, with the designer herself in attendance. Tickets will be for sale on The Bellevue website for $35 a piece. 
The Bellevue, 200 South Broad Street, www.bellevuephiladelphia.com

Empowerment and Shopping 
Join the Empowerment Group for a networking event at SA VA on February 26 from 10am to noon. Attendees will have the opportunity to voice their business issues, brainstorm solutions and build supportive relationships. Shop during the event and receive 20% off regular-priced clothing.
SA VA, 1700 Sansom Street, 215.587.0004, www.empowerment-group.org

St. Pats & Mardi Gras @ McGillins 
Get warmed up for Saint Patrick\’s Day with McGillins\’ St. Practice Daze. On February 18 and 19, enjoy live Irish music, Irish beer and Irish food from 9pm to 2am with a $2 cover. Then, on March 8, head back to McGillins for a Mardi Gras celebration. They\’ll be serving up hurricanes and Cajun favorites like po\’ boys, Cajun pot pie, blackened catfish sandwiches and spicy jambalaya.
McGillins, 1310 Drury Street, 215.735.5562, www.mcgillins.com

A Running Triple Threat! 
Fusion Cross-training, Excel Physical Therapy and Fitness, and Philadelphia Runner have teamed up for Team Philly Race Training. Created to support runners of all levels, this program uses the expertise of each business to provide coaching, apparel, fitness cross-training, strength conditioning and injury prevention and treatment. Join now to start training for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run.
Team Philly Race Training, www.meetup.com/teamphilly