Name: A Case for Magic
Start: 2026-07-03T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Arden Theater's Hamilton Family Arts Center, 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

Arden Theater's Hamilton Family Arts Center, 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

<table><tbody><tr><td>Award-winning magician, Robert Malissa, presents: A Case for Magic for Lovers of Magic and their Ambivalent Friends!</td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table>

Local Event: A Case for Magic

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June Bakan

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

Pennsylvania

A Case for Magic

Award-winning magician, Robert Malissa, presents:  A Case for Magic for Lovers of Magic and their Ambivalent Friends!           

Gather Food Hall & Bulletin Bar

Join <a href="https://gatherfoodhall.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gather Food Hall</a> in Schuylkill Yards for Music Bingo on Thursdays from 6-9PM, hosted by <a href="https://itmbarscene.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">In the Mix</a>! As you test your music knowledge, enjoy drinks from the full-service Bulletin Bar and grab dinner from one of Gather’s six diverse vendors, including:
<ul><li>Mucho Perú: A Peruvian pop-up turned first brick-and-mortar</li><li>Sahbyy Food: Cambodian fare discovered at the Southeast Asian Market and known for their “Best of Philly” Lemongrass Cheesesteak</li><li>El Mictlan: A South Philly family-run restaurant serving authentic Mexican West Coast cuisine</li><li>Bowl’d Masala: An Indian-inspired concept serving bowls and wraps</li><li>Assembly Pizza Co.: Neapolitan meets NYC style pizza, as well as sandwiches, salads, and more</li><li>Philly favorite Federal Donuts &amp; Chicken.</li></ul>
Music Bingo is free to participate and pay as you go for vendors

Local Event: Music Bingo at Gather Food Hall! Hosted by In the Mix

Music Bingo at Gather Food Hall! Hosted by In...

Join Gather Food Hall in Schuylkill Yards for Music Bingo on Thursdays from 6-9PM, hosted by In the Mix! As you test your music...

Music Bingo at Gather Food Hall! Hosted by In the Mix

Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park

<h4>Come to Our Resident Picnic!</h4>
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 11AM - 3PMTake a stroll through our picturesque courtyard, enjoy a Philly-style BBQ picnic, and meet some residents &amp; staff!
Hot dogs, burgers, salads, desserts, music, and fun activities for all!
Community Tours available.
RSVP required! Contact Mandi today to reserve your spot: <a href="mailto:mkayros@wel.org">mkayros@wel.org</a> | <a href="tel: 267-348-3345">267-348-3345</a>

Local Event: Resident Picnic

Resident Picnic

Come to Our Resident Picnic!
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 11AM - 3PMTake a stroll through our picturesque courtyard, enjoy a Philly-style...

Benjamin Franklin Hall 427 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106

Join the Smithsonian Libraries &amp; Archives and the American Philosophical Society for a Lunch at the Library and the final installment of City of Knowledge: Science, Place, Power.&nbsp; Over the past few months, these programs have explored Washington, D.C.’s rich scientific history, and its role as a capital city of science. This final event &nbsp;will turn our attention back to the time of the American Revolution, to a second capital city of science. In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, Philadelphia anchored the nascent yet impressive scientific advancements in Early America. Why did so many ideas, resources, and people flow into Philadelphia, and how did the city’s scientific status give cultural and physical definition to the very first capital city of the United States?&nbsp;
City of Knowledge is a four-part, cross-institutional program series that contemplates Washington, D.C. as a center of scientific power, specifically how geography, politics, and Federal institutions—including the Smithsonian, founded with a bequest from a scientist—shaped American scientific identity. The series examines how institutions shape public trust, policy, and civic engagement in American science, as well as how scholars, communities, and cultural stewards influence the creation and circulation of knowledge. The first program, held at the American Institute of Physics on February 26, explored the history of the physical sciences—from mid nineteenth-century weather observers at the Smithsonian to the Space Race during the Cold War. The second panel, held at the MLK Library on March 31, will take a look at the life sciences, and the third, held at the DC History Center on April 16, will focus more precisely on urban history—how has science shaped our built environments, and how has it contributed to, or hindered, the creation of a just and livable city?
This final panel takes us to a new city, but remains committed to two essential questions. How has science shared a history with our urban places? And why should the place of science matter when we write the history of science?&nbsp;
This is a conversation designed to spark dialogue among panelists and with the audience and will include a Q&amp;A as part of the program.
The event will take place as part of the APS's Lunch at the Library Series on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET in Benjamin Franklin Hall and will also be livestreamed. <a href="https://www.amphilsoc.org/form/registration-for-may-14-lunch-a" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">This event is free to attend but registration is required.</a>

Local Event: City of Knowledge: Science, Place, Power Featuring Susan Brandt and Domenic Vitiello

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Join the Smithsonian Libraries & Archives and the American Philosophical Society for a Lunch at the Library and the final...

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Science History Institute

It's a special evening just for educators! 
Explore the Science History Institute's new exhibition, <a href="https://www.sciencehistory.org/visit/exhibitions/history-of-fireworks/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks</a>, as the museum stays open late for an in-depth look at the science, history, and spectacle behind fireworks.
During this exclusive event, educators will get
<ul><li>an up-close introduction to the exhibition</li><li>summary of our brand-new school group tour focused on fireworks</li><li>classroom-ready resources and activities for grades 6–12</li><li>light refreshments</li><li>and more!</li></ul>
It’s a great opportunity to discover new ways to bring the history of science into your classroom and experience the exhibition before bringing your class for a group tour. The Science History Institute looks forward to welcoming educators from across the region for an evening of learning, exploration, and inspiration.
This event is FREE; registration is required.

Local Event: Educator Night: Flash! Bang! Boom!

Educator Night: Flash! Bang! Boom!

It's a special evening just for educators! 
Explore the Science History Institute's new exhibition, Flash! Bang! Boom! A...

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

"Ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth." Thomas Paine, "Common Sense", 1776
Join us on May 14 from 6:00–8:00 PM for a special screening of Episode 3: Independence (1763–1790)--a pivotal chapter in In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America.
This episode explores the political unrest, public resistance, and bold leadership that propelled Philadelphia to the center of the American Revolution, culminating in the Declaration of Independence and the founding of a new nation.
This event is uniquely paired with PAFA’s landmark exhibition, A Nation of Artists, a sweeping, multi-year showcase presented in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Featuring over 1,000 works spanning three centuries of American art—including rarely seen pieces from the Middleton Family Collection—the exhibition explores how creativity has been shaped by expansion, conflict, innovation, and cultural exchange.
Following the screening, guests will enjoy curated tours through PAFA’s historic galleries, offering a deeper visual context to the era of independence and the evolving American identity.
About In Pursuit
In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America is the first multi-part documentary series to explore the history of American democratic life through the experience of one city. No documentary project has included such a sweep of voices in chronicling a single American place. No place can tell the American story like Philadelphia.
Featuring more than 200 scholars, journalists, artists, activists, and everyday people, including Grammy nominee Ursula Rucker, Lincoln Prize winner Allen Guelzo, Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough, renowned sociologist Marcus Anthony Hunter, Lenape/Delaware educator Jeremy Johnson, groundbreaking historian Sophia Rosenfeld, and legendary journalist Andrea Mitchell.​
In Pursuit dramatizes the perilous situation of a border city amidst the Civil War, the aspiration of Reconstruction, the hope and disappointments of the Great Migration, and the transformative power of railroads and robber barons in one of America’s leading industrial cities. The series follows Philadelphia’s ambitious urban planners into the twentieth century, chronicling the vision and reality of Urban Renewal, the challenges and consequences of deindustrialization, the struggles for civil rights, gay and lesbian rights, and women’s rights in a city striving to define its own future.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/144469/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America Episode 3 Screening

In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of...

"Ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth." Thomas Paine, "Common Sense", 1776
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Game Changers: A Night of STEM &amp; Sports is SLH Impact’s signature fundraising and community impact event, designed as a high energy, immersive evening that brings together professional athletes, STEM leaders, executives, educators, and supporters who believe in investing in the next generation. SLH Impact is a Philadelphia based nonprofit that expands access to STEM and sports opportunities for underserved youth, using sports as the entry point to spark curiosity, confidence, and long term pathways in STEM. Hosted at The Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia, Game Changers blends innovation, inspiration, and celebration to directly fuel SLH Impact’s year round work with students across underserved communities.
This is intentionally not a traditional gala. Game Changers is built to feel interactive and experience driven. Guests move through hands on STEM activations, sports challenges grounded in science, and curated moments that spark conversation, connection, and meaningful giving. Throughout the night, attendees will experience the spirit of SLH Impact in real time: the way we use sports as a bridge into STEM, and STEM as a pathway into confidence, career visibility, mentorship, and long term opportunity.
The evening includes an elevated reception, interactive stations and programming, inspiring speakers and honorees, and a live auction featuring both exclusive items and high value experiences. Guests will also enjoy chef driven food, signature drinks, and a lively social atmosphere that keeps the energy up from arrival through the final moments of the night.
Game Changers exists for one purpose: to expand what students believe is possible. Every ticket and sponsorship directly supports SLH Impact’s programs that connect students to mentorship, hands on learning, and exposure to professional environments in STEM and sports. The event funds opportunities like scholarships, educational experiences, program growth, and the resources needed to reach more students each year.
At its core, Game Changers is a room full of people choosing to show up for kids. It is where decision makers meet the mission, where community meets momentum, and where a single night helps create real, measurable impact that lasts far beyond the event itself.
Date: May 14th, 2026
Time: 6PM-10PM
Where: The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia
Tickets: <a href="https://slhimpact.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">slhimpact.com</a>

Local Event: Game Changers: A Night of STEM & Sports

Game Changers: A Night of STEM & Sports

Game Changers: A Night of STEM & Sports is SLH Impact’s signature fundraising and community impact event, designed as a high...

Museum of the American Revolution

Award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson will join the Museum of the American Revolution on Thursday, May 14, to present the fourth public program in the Museum’s 2025-2026 Read the Revolution Speaker Series with a talk about her process to research and write historical fiction for generations of young readers, including Rebellion 1776 (Paperback Launch, May 2026) set in Revolutionary Boston and repackaging of her bestselling Fever 1793 (2000), when Philadelphia was the nation’s capital city, and discussion on the power of primary sources as we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Following the presentation introduced by Museum President and CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson, Museum Director of Education and Community Engagement Adrienne G. Whaley will host an interview conversation and facilitate a live Q&amp;A with both onsite and online audiences.
This special program will be held in the Museum’s third-floor Liberty Hall and will be broadcast live via Zoom. Guests with onsite tickets are invited to arrive early to experience Revolution Place and view The Declaration’s Journey from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Doors open to Liberty Hall at 6 p.m. for onsite guests to see a featured artifact, enjoy refreshments at a cash bar, and purchase signed copies of the featured book.
Young readers ages 8 and up are welcome to join this event and book signing if accompanied by an adult.

Local Event: Read the Revolution Speaker Series with Laurie Halse Anderson

Read the Revolution Speaker Series with Laurie...

Award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson will join the Museum of the American Revolution on Thursday, May 14, to present the...

Read the Revolution Speaker Series with Laurie Halse Anderson

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Come dance the cachucha and join The Savoy Company in celebrating our 125th anniversary year with Gilbert &amp; Sullivan’s uplifting operetta, The Gondoliers! Set in Venice and the fictional kingdom of Barataria, the plot centers on two gondoliers, Marco and Giuseppe, who discover that one of them is the rightful king but cannot determine which. They agree to rule jointly until the true monarch can be identified, allowing Gilbert to satirize monarchy, aristocracy, and British political institutions. The show is especially noted for its unusually warm tone and emphasis on equality, reflecting contemporary late-Victorian debates about class and governance.
Through its witty dialogue, lively ensemble numbers, and playful mockery of aristocracy and political systems, the operetta celebrates equality while poking fun at rigid class distinctions and the pretensions of monarchy.
Premiered in 1889, The Gondoliers is the twelfth collaboration between librettist W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan. The show ran for 554 performances, making it one of the duo’s most successful later works.
Introducing Stage Director Grant Mech and Choreographer Rebecca Malcolm-Naib, whose inventive vision brings The Gondoliers to life in a masterful comedy that sparkles under the outstanding baton of Music Director Peter Hilliard and a superb professional orchestra. Produced by William Kader, the production is enhanced by a striking, professionally designed set and delightfully charming costumes.

Local Event: The Savoy Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan's The Gondoliers!

The Savoy Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan's...

Come dance the cachucha and join The Savoy Company in celebrating our 125th anniversary year with Gilbert & Sullivan’s...

The Savoy Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan's The Gondoliers!

Welcome to 2425 Hartranft Street, Packer Park. A modern 3,000+ sq. ft. new construction home offering 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and luxury city living with no HOA fees and a full 10-year tax abatement.
Currently under construction, this home features an open-concept layout, gourmet kitchen, private garage, 30-ft backyard deck, and multiple outdoor spaces including a roof deck with skyline views. Buyers still have time to customize finishes before completion.&nbsp;Located steps from Sienna Place, with easy access to Center City, stadiums, and major highways.
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New Construction - For sale in Philadelphia 

Welcome to 2425 Hartranft Street, Packer Park. A modern 3,000+ sq. ft. new construction home offering 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths,...

The Social Security &amp; Retirement Planning Seminar is designed to help YOU navigate the path to a secure and comfortable future! Whether you’re just starting to plan or want to maximize your benefits, this seminar covers everything you need to know about Retirement, Medicare, and Social Security Income. Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert advice and have your questions answered in a relaxed, friendly setting. Your future self will thank you! 👉 Reserve your spot today – your retirement journey starts here!

Local Event: Social Security & Retirement Seminar

Social Security & Retirement Seminar

The Social Security & Retirement Planning Seminar is designed to help YOU navigate the path to a secure and comfortable future!...

Penn Wood High School - Green Avenue Campus

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Summer season starts Thursday, May 28, 7pm, at Penn Wood High School in Landsdowne. This summer our theme is “Music From the Movies”, including Footloose, Grease, Mamma Mia, Dirty Dancing, James Bond, Hair, and many more.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

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Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Summer season starts Thursday, May 28, 7pm, at Penn Wood...

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Drug and Alcohol Evaluation, Esperal Implant for Alcoholism

Philadelphia Addiction Center

Successful alcoholism treatment programs today recognize the need for a holistic approach for each individual, sometimes including drug treatments such as naltrexone and disulfiram or the naltrexone/disulfiram implant known as Esperal. We are the only alcoholism treatment center on the East Coast of the USA that provides Esperal implants for alcoholism treatment.

Successful alcoholism treatment programs today recognize the need for a holistic approach for each individual, sometimes including drug treatments...

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