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Greater Philadelphia Area May 2006 Events Calendar

Festivals, Exhibitions And Events In The Greater Philadelphia Region

By John Fischer, About.com

Through May 6, 2006
Philadelphia International Children’s Festival
Jugglers, folk singers, puppeteers and acrobats delight young audiences in the festival’s 22nd year at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
(215) 898-3900

Through May 14, 2006
Frogs: A Chorus Of Colors
The Academy of Natural Sciences presents a highly interactive exhibition featuring live frogs from all over the world.
(215) 299-1000

Through May 14, 2006
Ansel Adams: Celebration Of Genius
Ansel Adams, one of the most famous artists in the history of photography, is honored at the James A. Michener Art Museum.
(215) 340-9800

Through May 14, 2006
Frogs - A Chorus Of Colors
The Academy of Natural Sciences presents an exhibition that allows visitors to come eye-to-eye with beautiful and bizarre frogs from around the world.
(215) 299-1000

Through May 21, 2006
Grace Kelly’s Wedding Dress
To commemorate the 50th wedding anniversary of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer, the Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of Kelly’s wedding dress, as well as a related publication pertaining to the dress.
(215) 763-8100

Through May 26, 2006
Acres Of Spring
Longwood Gardens welcomes visitors outdoors to see flowering shrubs, trees and bulbs in bloom.
(610) 388-1000

Through June 30, 2006
Benjamin Franklin: Catch The Lightning
The Free Library of Philadelphia offers children’s print works, including 19th-century Franklin biographies, finely illustrated 20th-century books and today’s most recent children’s literature on Franklin.
(215) 686-5322

Through July 16, 2006
Andrew Wyeth: Memory and Magic
This retrospective exhibition at The Philadelphia Museum of Art surveys seven decades of Andrew Wyeth’s achievements with 100 works.
(215) 684-7860

Through January 31, 2007
What To Wear Where 1890 To 1915
Visitors to Pennypacker Mills will learn why a woman would have worn a certain outfit for a particular occasion during this time period. The beautiful ball gown by famed fashion designer Charles Worth will also be on display.
(610) 287-9349

May 1-7, 2006
Equality Forum
This week-long festival celebrates the largest annual national and international gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights forum with more than 80 programs, parties and special events.
(215) 732-3378

May 2-7, 2006
Little Women
Join the March sisters as they experience family, love and romance in this beloved book that is converted to the stage at the Merriam Theatre.
(888) 451-5761

May 2-21, 2006
Baby
Bristol Riverside Theatre presents the story of three couples on a university campus as they deal with the agonizing and funny consequences of parenthood.
(215) 785-0100

May 5, 2006
Cinco de Mayo
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May 5-7, 2006
Blue Ball Weekend
This weekend celebration for the gay and lesbian communities includes events and parties throughout Center City.
(267) 514-2088

May 5-21, 2006
The Marriage Of Figaro
The Opera Company of Philadelphia presents the sequel to The Barber of Seville, with the same lively characters, but this time it’s Figaro’s turn at the altar.
(215) 732-8400

May 6, 2006
Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival
The chic Rittenhouse area celebrates spring with music, dance, outdoor and indoor sales and displays by area retailers, gallery exhibits, and more on Walnut Street from Broad to 19th, and within Rittenhouse Square.
(215) 965-7676 or (800) 537-7676

May 6-7, 2006
Strawberry Festival
Strawberries of all sorts, live entertainment and pie-eating contests add to the festivities at this popular event at Peddler’s Village.
(215) 794-4000

May 6-28, 2006
Annual Student Exhibition
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts previews the works of third- and fourth-year art students during this popular annual exhibition.
(215) 972-7600

May 7, 2006
Broad Street Run
Spanning 10 miles from Olney to South Philadelphia, the 27th annual run raises money for the American Cancer Society.
(215) 683-3594

May 9-July 9, 2006
Godspell
The Walnut Street Theatre brings a spirited season finale with this uplifting musical of love, hope and optimism. Timeless songs include “Day By Day” and “Light of the World.”
(215) 574-3550

May 11-26, 2006
Inaugural Organ Festival: Pipes For The People
The Kimmel Center presents the undisputed “king of instruments,” its brand new pipe organ, with a festival that celebrates the organ’s unparalleled beauty, size and quality.
(215) 790-5800

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