Join us for free programs at the Kimmel Center! Visit this calendar for the schedule including concerts on the Commonwealth Plaza stage, family fun, Organ postludes in Verizon Hall and pre- and post-concert artist chats around the Center.
Free Building & Theater Tours are available Tuesday through Sunday at 1pm! This one-hour tour includes architectural highlights and visits to Verizon Hall and Perelman Theater. Or take our specialty Art & Architecture Tour offered on Saturdays at 10:30am. Register for tours at the information desk. Free group tours are also available by reservation. Visit our Tours page for details.
Thursday, May 8
Post-show | Perelman Theater | Artist Chat
PHILADANCO Artist Chat
Please join us for an Artist Chat with founder and Artistic Director Joan Myers Brown, company members of PHILADANCO, and Kimmel Center Director of Programming Tom Warner following the ticketed performance on Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Friday, May 16
6pm | Commonwealth Plaza Stage | Free in the Plaza
The Cat's Pajamas
The Cat's Pajamas makes very cool music for kids, bringing a musical comedy twist to high-octane kid-rock. With dance, puppets, props, costumes and a great band backing their signature 3-part harmony, The Cat's Pajamas not only captures the imagination of children, but also thoroughly engages the adults!
Saturday, May 17
1pm | Commonwealth Plaza Stage| Free in the Plaza
Montgomery County Youth Orchestra
Join us for an annual tradition as the Montgomery County Youth Orchestra performs classical selections under the direction of Roy Cox.
Sunday, May 18
1:30pm | Commonwealth Plaza Stage| Free in the Plaza
American Composers Forum: Philadelphia Chapter
Composers Forum have teamed up to present some of the most cutting-edge composers in the region. This concert will feature the music of James Primosch, Jennifer Barker, Clive Muncaster, & Kevin Clark. Join us for this free concert in the Plaza prior to the ticketed Christoph Eschenbach & Friends performance in Verizon Hall.
Free in the Plaza events are part of the Wachovia Gateway to the Arts Program made possible by a generous grant from the Wachovia Foundation.
Please continue to check the calendar for the most current information, as new dates are added regularly. Free programs are occasionally pre-empted due to other special events. All artists subject to change.
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