Thursday, Aug. 2
EVENTS
Art Program Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave. Sponsored by Philadelphia Arts in Education. Continues Aug. 9 and 16. 2:30 p.m. Space is limited. Register at the library. 215–685–0549.
Silver Sneakers MSROM Class Philadelphia Protestant Home, Gateway Basement, 6500 Tabor Ave. 10:15 a.m. 215–697–8007.
Summer Bazaar St. Adalbert Parish grounds, Allegheny Avenue and Thompson Street. Homemade Polish and American foods, chances, bingo, music, entertainment, flea market and more. 6 p.m. Continues Aug. 3 and 4. Takes place rain or shine. 215–739–3500.
Teen Game Days Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Suitable for age 12 and older. Play Wii, board games and more. Bring a game to share. Thursdays through Aug. 9. 2:30 p.m. 215–685–1473.
Teen Thursdays! Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Robotics, movies, gaming and more for teens and tweens. Also on Aug. 9. 3 to 5 p.m. 215–685–0472.
“The Wizard of Oz” Performances Mitchell Performing Arts Center, Tomlinson Road and Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley. Presented by Storybook Musical Theatre. Continues through Aug. 4. Show times are Thursday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. Adults $14, children $11. Group/camp discounts available. 215–659–8550.
Friday, Aug. 3
EVENTS
Concert Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Features City Rhythm Orchestra. Will be held indoors in case of rain. 7 to 9 p.m. 215–685–0576.
Family Movie Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Continues Fridays through Aug. 31. 2 p.m. 215–685–0472.
“Vamps” Performances Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham. Presented by Bold and Centered Productions. The whole family can enjoy a night of villainy and music. 7 p.m. Continues Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. $10. For tickets, e-mail Betsy@boldandcentered.com
MEETING
Higher Liberty Group for Men 4716 Tyson Ave. This is a City Church of Philadelphia Ministry. Program is for men that hunger for a real experience with a real God. Fridays. 7 p.m. 215–695–0531, 215–331–7575.
Saturday, Aug. 4
EVENT
Children’s Craft Day Memorial Church of St. Luke, 1946 Welsh Road. $5, includes games, crafts and face painting. 1 to 4 p.m. Register. 267–475–3190.
Sunday, Aug. 5
EVENTS
Amici Opera Company Performance Holmesburg United Methodist Church, 8118 Frankford Ave. Donizetti’s “Maria Padilla” will be performed. Seniors and advance tickets $22, students $15, children 12 and younger $10. Admission at the door is $25. 4 p.m. 215–224–0257.
Meet Up Walking Club Pennypack Park, Winchester Avenue entrance. If it is raining, meet at Klein JCC and the group will use the air-conditioned facility there. 11 a.m. 215–698–7300, Ext. 157.
Northeast Fibromyalgia/CFS Support Group Fund-raiser Village of Pine Valley clubhouse, 8540 Verree Road. The film “Living with Fibromyalgia: A Journey of Hope and Understanding” will be shown. 2 to 5 p.m. $9 in advance, $10 at the door. Register. 215–393–3493.
Monday, Aug. 6
EVENTS
Balloons and Magic Show with the Amazing Mr. Q Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Enjoy a comedy show using magic, balloon sculpture and imagination. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 215–685–8756.
Friends Family Night Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Join Friends of Holmesburg Library for a volunteer member drive with face painting and refreshments. Sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 215–685–8756.
Tuesday, Aug. 7
EVENTS
Bingo Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. 12:45 p.m. 215–831–2926.
Book Bingo Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Suitable for children in grades 1 to 6. 7 p.m. 215–685–0472.
Children’s Summer Reading Game Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. 7 p.m. 215–685–0472.
GED Classes Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association, 900 E. Howell St. Tuesdays. 5 to 8 p.m. 215–353–3235.
Luncheon/Book Review Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Hosted by Hanna Senesch Hadassah. Beverly Rosen, communications director of Barrack Academy, will review “Prague Winter” by Madeline Albright. Couvert is $30. Reservations: 215–887–0927, 215–885–4461.
Preschool Story Time Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Stories, rhymes and coloring for preschoolers 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Also on Aug. 21. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–8756.
Silver Sneakers MSROM Class Philadelphia Protestant Home, Gateway Basement, 6500 Tabor Ave. 10:15 a.m. 215–697–8007.
Teen Book Club Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Suitable for age 12 and older. Enjoy good books, conversation and snacks. Also on Aug. 14. 2:30 p.m. 215–685–1473.
Torresdale Boys Club Cheer and Dance Teams Registration 4500 Linden Ave. Suitable for ages 4 to 16. 5:30 p.m. Practice follows at 6 p.m215–338–8277 or PAcheer25@aol.com
WURD Live Broadcast from the Frankford Library 4634 Frankford Ave. Stephanie Renee, host of the “Mid-Morning Mojo Show” broadcasts live as part of WURD’s Summer of Freedom Library Tour. Stop in and check it out. 10 a.m. to noon. 215–685–1473.
Wednesday, Aug. 8
EVENTS
American Red Cross Blood Drive Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. 2 to 7 p.m. 215–886–8000, 1–800-RED CROSS.
Mah Jongg Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Wednesdays through Aug. 29. Time and info.: 215–635–6611.
Pennypack Park Music Festival Bandshell near the park entrance at Cresco Avenue and Welsh Road. Features Diamond Dogs with a David Bowie tribute. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. 7 to 9:30 p.m. 215–574–2100.
Retrospective of “The Jewel in the Crown” Series Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. The program, also known as the Raj Quartet, will be shown episode by episode Wednesdays through Sept. 5. See episode 4 today. 2 p.m. 215–685–0512.
Silver Sneakers Tai Chi Philadelphia Protestant Home, Gateway Basement, 6500 Tabor Ave. 1 to 2 p.m. 215–697–8007.
Weight-Loss Seminar Physicians Weight Loss Center, 10012 Sandmeyer Lane. Free. Wednesdays. 6:45 p.m. 215–969–2526.
MEETING
Jewish War Veterans Glendale Uptown Home, 7800 Bustleton Ave. Veterans from World War II to the present are invited to join the group. Meets second Wednesday of each month. 7:30 p.m. 215–673–6942.
Thursday, Aug. 9
EVENTS
Art Program Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave. Sponsored by Philadelphia Arts in Education. Continues Aug. 16. 2:30 p.m. Space is limited. Register at the library. 215–685–0549.
Silver Sneakers MSROM Class Philadelphia Protestant Home, Gateway Basement, 6500 Tabor Ave. 10:15 a.m. 215–697–8007.
Tacony Summer Concert Series Disston Recreation Center, 4510 Disston St. Free. Features The Hoppin’ John Orchestra with opening act Huge Jackman. Sponsored by Tacony Civic Association. Bring chairs. Refreshments and restrooms available. 6:30 p.m.
Teen Game Days Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Suitable for age 12 and older. Play Wii, board games and more. Bring a game to share. 2:30 p.m. 215–685–1473.
Teen Thursdays! Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Robotics, movies, gaming and more for teens and tweens. 3 to 5 p.m. 215–685–0472.
MEETING
Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Flying field at Benjamin Rush State Park, just north of the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Southampton Road. 7 p.m. www.NEPRCC.org
Friday, Aug. 10
EVENTS
Dinner, Entertainment and Shabbat Services Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. Dinner at 5:45 p.m. will be followed by entertainment featuring the Israeli Scouts. Adults $10, children $5 or $25 per family. Shabbat services at 7:45 p.m. Reservations: 215–677–1600.
Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan Performances Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Two one-hour musical performances take place at 9:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. The public is invited. Two complimentary tickets per person are available in the gallery of the Klein JCC. 215–698–7300.
Produce from Lancaster Farms Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Farmers are back with fresh fruits and vegetables for sale. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Saturday, Aug. 11
EVENTS
ldquo;Feeling Buggy?” Insectarium, 8046 Frankford Ave. Learn how humans and insects learn about their surroundings through sight, touch and smell. Free with museum admission. Includes worksheets and crafts. 1 p.m. 215–335–9500.
Fund-raiser for John Sullivan Curran’s Irish Inn, 6900 State Road. $30, includes live music, beef, beer, auctions, door prizes and more. 215–331–0980, 267–252–8568.
Open House, Picnic and Flea Market Solly Stables, 1140 Solly Ave. Food and refreshments will be available. Proceeds benefit 4-H programs, equipment and the facilities. Flea market spaces available for $10. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date Aug. 12. Inf.: 215–704–4422.
FLEA MARKET
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association 900 E. Howell St. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–756–7292.
VENDOR ALERT
Franklintowne Elementary School 4259 Richmond St. Aug. 25. Flea market and car show. Crafter and vendor spaces $25 with table and chair. Car show registration $20. Inf.: 215–289–5000.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 500 Somerton Ave. Sept. 7 and 8. Fall festival. Crafters are needed. $20 for one night, $30 for both nights. Inf.: 215–673–5938.
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association 900 E. Howell St. Sept. 8. Flea market. Vendor spaces available. Inf.: 215–756–7292.
American Legion Post 821 4404 Salmon St. Sept. 22. Flea market and craft show. Spaces $10, with table 15. Inf.: 215–288–4312.
Aria Hospital, Torresdale Campus parking garage, Knights and Red Lion roads. Oct. 13. Flea market. Hosted by Auxiliary. Spaces $20. Inf.: 215–831–2179 by Oct. 1 for reservation packet.
St. Hubert High School cafeteria, Bleigh and Ditman streets entrance. Oct. 27. Craft show. Hosted by Alumnae Association. Tables available. Inf.: 215–673–9850. ••
