June 1-11, 2006
First Person Festival
Celebrating its fourth year, this event is the only one in the nation dedicated to art based on real-life experiences. More than 25 performances, screenings and interactive workshops by local and nationally known artists take place throughout the city.
(267) 402-2055
June 3-4, 2006
Civil War Reunion Weekend
Battle reenactments, period music, house tours and children’s activities are the hallmarks of this annual event at Pennypacker Mills.
(610) 287-9349
June 8-September 10, 2006
Disney’s The Lion King
Philadelphia’s most eagerly awaited stage production, The Lion King, is a visually stunning, technically astounding show making a limited run at the Academy of Music.
(215) 893-1955
June 10-October 2006
Gilding The Lotus: Enriching The Himalayan Collection
This exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art explores the artistic diversity and spiritual significance of gold in Himalayan art.
(215) 763-8100
June 11, 2006
Odunde Afrikan-American Street Festival
This annual street festival celebrates the Yoruba New Year, beginning with a spiritual procession to the Schuylkill River and ending with a lively street fair.
(215) 732-8510
June 11, 2006
LGBT Pride Parade And Festival
Venues throughout the city host new plays, musicals and revues by or about members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community during the fourth annual Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival. This year’s annual parade and street festival takes place during International Gay Pride Month.
(215) 875-9288
June 11, 2006
Pro Cycling Tour International
Cyclists compete against each other and climb the steep Manayunk "wall" during the 22nd annual championship.
June 14-July 1, 2006
Philadelphia Gay And Lesbian Theatre Festival
A multitude of theater performances explore and celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community with more than 50 events.
(215) 627-6483
June 15-30, 2006
Danceboom
The Wilma Theater’s annual dance festival features two weeks of performances by local artists and companies.
(215) 546-STAGE
June 16, 2006
Bloomsday
The Rosenbach Museum and Library commemorates the 102nd anniversary on which novel hero, Leopold Bloom, made his "odyssey" through Dublin, with a week-long festival of programs.
(215) 732-1600
June 18-October 10, 2006
Garden Railway Display: Fairy Tale Rail, From Cottages To Castles
Morris Arboretum presents a summer railroad theme that focuses on the princess castles of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty and more.
(215) 247-57777
June 23-25, 2006
West Oak Lane Jazz And Arts Festival
Fine art, food and more than 65 bands are the hallmarks of this three-day festival on Ogontz Ave.
(215) 549-9462
June 24, 2006
Summer Solstice Party
No summer is complete without a few good concerts on the to-do list. The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts delivers with the return of its successful Summer Solstice party on June 24, 2006. The 15-hour event features classical, blues, R&B, jazz, folk, dance and world music in all corners of the building. Broad & Spruce Streets,
(215) 893-1999
June 28-July 4, 2006
Sunoco Welcome America
Celebrating the nation’s birthday, Sunoco Welcome America! is a week-long party with free events for all ages throughout the city.
(215) 683-2200
Have Your Event Listed
If you know of a festival, exhibition or event that we should add to our calendar, drop me a note at philadelphia.guide@about.com. Be sure to include the name of the event, a brief description, contact phone number and URL of any Website.
