Posted on Fri, Feb. 1, 2008
Special Events
Philadelphia
*FREE* African-American Children's Book Fair Authors & illustrators read from & sign their books. Community College of Philadelphia, 1700 Spring Garden St.; 215-751-8010.
www.ccp.edu. 2/2 1-3 pm.
The Bridal Event Features giveaways, displays of bridal products & services, fashions, h'ors d'oeuvres samples & more. Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.; 215-898-5636.
www.bridalevent.com. $8 advance; $10 day of event. 2/3 noon-4 pm.
Inaugural Mardi Gras Gala Cocktail reception, dinner, coronation ceremony, dancing & more. Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA: 215-629-5003 x105. Ballroom at the Ben, 834 Chestnut St. Dinner 7:30 pm, Coronation 9 pm. 2/5 6:30 pm.
Kosciuszko Tribute Ceremony Annual event organized by the Polish American Congress of the Eastern Pennsylvania District. Kosciuszko House, 3rd St.; Theresa Romanowski at 215-739-3408 or 215-423-8854.
www.polishamericancongress.com. 2/2 noon.
*FREE* Pathmark Black History Month Celebration Day of performances & special guest appearances. The Original Blue Notes, Heaven Bound Gospel Singers & more. 30th Street Station, 30th & Market Sts.; 866-893-1812.
www.gospel5000.com. 2/1 11 am-4 pm.
Philadelphia Auto Show Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 215-418-4700.
www.adagp.com.
$12 (weekends), $10 (weekdays); $6 children 7-12 & seniors (weekdays); free for children 6 & under. 2/2 9-10 pm. 2/3 9 am-6 pm. 2/4-2/7 noon-10 pm.
Pennsylvania suburbs
23d Annual Valley Forge RV Show & Sale Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia; 888-303-2887.
www.vfrvshow.com. $8; free for children 12 & under. 2/7-2/9 10 am-8:30 pm.
*FREE* Music as Muse: Family Draw-in to the Rhythm Join musical & visual arts instructors to create art to the rhythm of music. RSVP. Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham; 215-379-4660.
www.cheltenhamarts.org. 2/2 10 am.
New Hope Toy & Train Show Model train & assorted toys display. New Hope Eagle Fire Company, 46 N. Sugan Rd., New Hope; 908-755-7989. $4; free for children under 12 w/adult. 2/3 8 am-noon.
West Chester Student Film Festival Videos produced & directed by students at Rustin, East & Henderson high schools. Bayard Rustin High School, 1100 Shiloh Rd., West Chester; 484-266-4300. schools.wcasd.net/Rustin. $3. 2/1 6-9 pm.
New Jersey
Atlantic City International Power Boat Show Atlantic City Convention Center, 2001 Kirkman Blvd., Atlantic City; 609-646-1640.
www.atlanticcityboatshow.com. $15; $8 children 13-15; free for children 12 & under w/adult. 2/6-2/7 11 am-8 pm.
Grace Melissa Farah Benefit Scholarship fund benefit. Bellmawr Ballroom, 29 Lewis Ave., Bellmawr; Stacey Moffett: 856-848-9452;
www.graciepants.com. $30. 2/1 8 pm.
Groundhog Day Music, tours, workshops & storytelling fun for the family. Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton; Pre-registration required for workshops: 609-586-0616.
www.groundsforsculpture.org.
Included in admission; $5 for workshops. 2/2 10 am-6 pm.
Delaware
*FREE* 27th Annual Stamp Day Features dealers, a post-office facility & a Bid Board auction. Children will receive a complimentary stamp starter kit. The Stamp Center, 4115 Concord Pike, Wilmington; 302-478-8740. 2/2 10 am-5 pm.
Delaware Theatre Company 19th Wine Feast & Auction Fundraising event. Wine, gourmet food & live & silent auctions. Chase Center on the Riverfront, 800 S. Madison St., Wilmington; 302-594-1100.
www.delawaretheatre.org. $90; $65 Young Friends. 2/1 6-10 pm.
Kids' Stuff
Children's performances
The Dream Jam Band World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400;
www.worldcafelive.com. $10; $7 children 1-12; free for children under 1. 2/2 11:30 am.
Erin Flynn & the Co-Op Band The Irish Center (Commodore Barry Club), 6815 Emlen St.; 215-843-8051. theirishcenter.com. $12. 2/2 10:30 am.
Children's events
Acting Acting workshop for kids. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122,
www.ardentheatre.org. $30. 2/2 1 pm.
*FREE* Chinese Dragon Puppet/Mask Celebrate Chinese New Year by creating a fierce, colorful dragon mask. Burlington County Library, 200 Stiles Ave., Maple Shade; 856-779-9767.
www.burlco.lib.nj.us/libraries/mapleshade. 2/7 3:45 pm.
Creative Sparks: Adinkra Cloth Printing Noyes Museum of Art, 733 Lily Lake Rd., Oceanville; Registration required: 609-652-8848.
www.noyesmuseum.org.
$4. 2/2 1-2 pm.
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