Avenue of the Arts
Broad Street, South of City Hall
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M U S E U M S &
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The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.278.7200 | www.barnesfoundation.org
First Friday! Affairs of the Art
Fall in love with the thousands of masterpieces in the Barnes collection
and get swept off your feet by the musician Jumaane Smith.
February 5, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Adults $25.00, Members FREE
|Includes collection and exhibition access | Cocktails and light fare
available for purchase
Opening Party for Picasso:
The Great War, Experimentation and Change
Be one of the first to see Picasso: The Great War, Experimentation and
Change and enjoy classical Spanish and flamenco music.
February 20, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Adults $25.00, Members $20.00
Includes collection and exhibition access | Cocktails and light fare
available for purchase
Photo by G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia®
Blue Cross RiverRink WinterFest
101 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.925.RINK | www.drwc.org
The area surrounding the Blue Cross RiverRink is transformed into a
seasonal destination complete with The Lodge, a ski-chalet style heated
tent with tasty bites; a light and video show; and shopping experience.
Open through February 28 | Sunday – Thursday, open until 11:00 p.m.,
Friday – Saturday, open until 1:00 a.m. | Ice Skating Admission $3.00,
Skate Rental $10.00
ComedySportz
2030 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.comedysportzphilly.com
ComedySportz is improv comedy, played as a sport. Two teams of improvisers compete for the audience’s laughter by playing rounds of improv
games. It’s fast, smart, clean and funny.
Saturdays, 7:30 and 10:00 p.m. | Adults $18.00, Students/Seniors/
Military $15.00 | BYOB
Battle of the Sexes
ComedySportz attempts to settle the age old question of who is
funnier: men or women.
February 13, 7:30 and 10:00 p.m. | Adults $18.00, Students/
Seniors/Military $15.00 | BYOB
The Franklin Institute
222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.448.1200 | www.fi.edu
Vatican Splendors
Experience 2,000 years of Vatican history at The Franklin Institute.
The exhibit includes many artifacts which have never left Vatican City.
Open through February 15 | Thursday – Saturday, open until
7:00 p.m. (Last admission at 6:00 p.m.) | Adults $22.95, Children
(Ages 3-11) $14.95 | Evening admission pricing (after 5:00 p.m.)
Science After Hours
Go big for Fat Tuesday at this scientifically sinful celebration. Indulge
in the science that brings out the dark sides in us all.
February 9, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Non-members $15.00, Members $10.00 | Must be 21+
Night Skies in the Observatory
Stop by The Franklin for this monthly event to view the stars, planets,
and maybe even a galaxy from a wide array of rooftop telescopes.
February 11, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Adults (Ages 8+) $5.00
The Franklin Institute Speaker Series
Delving into the questions of vaccine safety, “Vaccines: To Mandate
or Not” centers around the cultural shifts that have given rise to the
“anti-vax” movement.
February 15, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | FREE
Community Night: Heart your Heart
Celebrate heart health month. Engage in hands-on activities all about
the heart and even make your very own stethoscope.
February 17, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | FREE
Historic Philadelphia Center
600 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.629.4026 | www.historicphiladelphia.org
Liberty 360 3D Show in the PECO Theater
Bring history to life through technology and impress the whole family
with this 3D show.
Monday – Saturday, open until 6:00 p.m. | Family Four Pack $20.00,
Adults $6.00, Children/Seniors/Students/ Military $5.00
The Mütter Museum
19 S. 22nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.560.8564 | www.muttermuseum.org
Public Health Grand Rounds: Working Together to Increase Access
to Long-Acting Reversible Contraception for Philadelphia Women
Join us for the second Grand Rounds with an expert panel discussing
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception, co-presented by the City
Health Department.
February 17, 5:30 p.m. | FREE
National Constitution Center Presents: America’s Town Hall
525 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.409.6700 | www.constitutioncenter.org
Headed to the White House Exhibit Launch Party
Conversation with top presidential historians & exclusive
exhibit preview.
February 11, 6:00 p.m.
Members FREE, Teachers & Students $12.00, Public $15.00
Has the President Gone Too Far on Immigration?
Watch celebrated constitutional scholars debate the topic.
February 16, 6:30 p.m.
Members FREE, Teachers & Students $7.00, Public $10.00
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 S. Independence Mall E., Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.923.3811 | www.nmajh.org
Telling It the Way It Was with Arlene Alda
Arlene Alda takes us on a journey to the Bronx through her lively
collection of oral histories. Books will be available for sale and
signing.
February 3, 7:00 p.m. | Non-members $15.00, Members FREE
One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19131
215.561.DECK (3325) | www.PhillyFromTheTop.com
Philadelphia’s newest attraction is also the tallest enclosed observation
deck. Enjoy 360° views, 365 days a year, morning noon, and night!
At 883 feet up, get a top-down look at iconic sights and breathtaking
views, while discovering the music, sports and culture that is the City of
Brotherly Love.
Daily, open until 10:00 p.m. | Adults (Ages 12+) $19.00,
Youth (Ages 3-11) $14.00 | Family Fun for Four: Admission for
two adults and two youth for $49.00 is available at box office
only through February 29.
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
118 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
215.972.7600 | www.pafa.org
Wednesdays at PAFA
Discover America’s first art museum and school of the fine arts.
Wednesdays, open until 9:00 p.m. | Adults $15.00, Seniors/
Students $12.00, Children $10.00
Philadelphia Auto Show
1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.phillyautoshow.com
Head to the Philadelphia Auto Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to see more than 700 vehicles, from convertibles to classics, exotics
to electrics. Stop by The Garage for specialty drinks and upscale food.
February 1 – 6, open until 10:00 p.m.; February 7, open until 6:00 p.m.
See a Visitor Services Representative to purchase discounted tickets.
Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia®
Philadelphia History Museum
15 S. 7th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.685.4830 | www.philadelphiahistory.org
Quest for Freedom
Learn the stories behind a selection of rare objects and documents
that together show the variety of ways Philadelphians challenged the
institution of slavery.
February 25, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Non-members $10.00, Members FREE
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.763.8100 | www.philamuseum.org
Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays
Enjoy everything the Museum has to offer at your own pace and price.
Programs include: yoga, sketching in the galleries, tours, artmaking,
and more.
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 8:45 p.m. | Pay-What-You-Wish
Art After 5
Stroll the galleries, have a cocktail, and dance to the music of the
Museum’s live performance series in the beautiful Great Stair Hall.
Fridays, 5:00 – 8:45 p.m. | FREE with museum admission
Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park
Broad & Market Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19102
215.440.5500 | www.dilworthpark.org
Lace up your skates, sip on some hot chocolate and spin around the city
like never before, right in front of City Hall.
Open through February 28 | Monday – Thursday, open until 9:00 p.m.;
Friday – Saturday, open until 11:00 p.m.; Sundays, open until 8:00 p.m.
Adults $5.00, Children (Ages 10 and under) $3.00 | Skate rentals
available for $9.00
In the Biz Night
Rent skates and get free admission as a salute to chefs, servers, and
bartenders participating in Center City District Restaurant Week.
Monday, February 1, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Center City District Sips and Skate
Come skate then sip on beer, wine, and spiked hot beverages rinkside at Rosa Blanca Café or in the new Rothman Cabin.
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Sweetheart Skate
Skate to your favorite love songs, presented by a live DJ, and dedicate
a tune to your sweetheart. There will be complimentary flowers, plus
free photo keepsakes in the Lovers Photo Booth.
February 14, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. | $20.00 per person includes
admission, skate rental, hot chocolate and giveaways
T O U R S
Big Red Pub Crawl
215.625.2509 | www.bigredpedaltours.com
Experience Philadelphia’s night scene via a Big Red Pedicycle, an openair, roofed 15-passenger bike; it’s an experience to remember.
Thursday – Sunday, 5:30 and 8:00 p.m. (Reservations required)
Tours depart from 216 Market St. | Adults $25.00 (Weekdays) $29.00
(Weekends)
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
215.413.1997 | www.ghosttour.com
Hear tales of Philadelphia’s haunted mansions, forgotten graveyards and
ghostly sightings of the rich and famous.
Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. | 5th and Chestnut Sts
Adults $17.00, Children $10.00
Grim Philly Twilight Tours
856.829.3100 | www.grimphilly.com
Vampires, Love, and Ghosts Tour
Adventurers are guided past more than two dozen sites and told
haunting stories rooted in Philadelphia’s history.
Saturdays, 7:00 p.m. | Tours depart from outside the Independence
Visitor Center, 6th and Market Sts. | Adults $20.00
Moonshine and Valentine:
A Tavern Tour with Blood, Love, and Magick!
Learn of the multifaceted and magickal history of this lovers’
holiday across cultures and time as you enjoy complimentary
chocolates and drinks.
Fridays and Saturdays, 6:00 p.m. | Tours depart from Zento, 132
Chestnut Street | Adults (Ages 21+) $39.00
Pinot Boutique
227 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.627.9463 | www.pinotboutique.com
Love, Wine & Chocolate This year for Valentine’s Day give the gift of ‘Love, Wine & Chocolate’
with our annual wine and chocolate pairing event. Included in your
love tour is a guided tasting of five wines picked specifically to
complement four indulgent chocolates.
February 13, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Adults (Ages 21+) $49.00
Philly on Tap
215.280.3746 | www.philadelphiaurbanadventures.com
Walk through the streets of Center City in pursuit of Philly’s favorite local
beers inside the City’s best places to drink them.
Tuesday – Saturday, 5:00 p.m. | Tours depart from Dilworth Park, 15th
and Market Sts. | Adults (Ages 21+) $39.00
T H E A T E R
Arden Theatre
40 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
For tickets, visit ardentheatre.org or call 215.922.1222
Funnyman | Through March 6
Kimmel Center
300 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
For tickets, visit kimmelcenter.org or call 215.731.3333
Academy of Music
Opera Philadelphia | Cold Mountain | February 5 - 14
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | February 16 – 21
Pippin | February 23 - 28
Merriam Theater Pennsylvania Ballet
Strength & Longing | February 4 - 7
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles | February 11 - 14
Verizon Hall
The Philadelphia Orchestra | Brahms and His Legacy
February 4 – 6
The Philly Pops | The Carole King Songbook
February 5 – 7
The Philadelphia Orchestra | Bronfman Plays Beethoven
February 11 – 14
The Philadelphia Orchestra | The Legendary James Levine
February 18 – 20
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
For tickets, visit walnutstreettheatre.com or call 215.574.3550
Harvey | Through March 6
G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia®
Photo by J Wasserman for Collegia
S P O R T S
Philadelphia Flyers
215.218.7825 | www.flyers.nhl.com
February 2........Montreal Canadiens.......... 7:00 p.m.
February 9........Anaheim Ducks................ 7:00 p.m.
February 11......Buffalo Sabres.................. 7:00 p.m.
February 25......Minnesota Wild................. 7:00 p.m.
February 29......Calgary Flames................. 7:00 p.m.
Philadelphia 76ers
215.336.3600 | www.nba.com/sixers
February 3........Atlanta Hawks.................. 7:00 p.m.
February 6........Brooklyn Nets................... 7:30 p.m.
February 8........Los Angeles Clippers......... 7:00 p.m.
February 10......Sacramento Kings............. 7:00 p.m.
February 23......Orlando Magic.................. 7:00 p.m.
February 26......Washington Wizards.......... 7:00 p.m.
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