Weekend Planner: Penguins, Performances, and Pickles

Posted 7/22/11

by Jacqueline Weiss Screen Play: What: Captain America: The First Avenger (PG-13) When: July 22 Where: Check your local listings After Steve Rogers is deemed unfit for military service, he joins a …

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Weekend Planner: Penguins, Performances, and Pickles

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by Jacqueline Weiss

Screen Play:

What: Captain America: The First Avenger (PG-13)

When: July 22

Where: Check your local listings

After Steve Rogers is deemed unfit for military service, he joins a top-secret operation and becomes Captain America -- a superhero dedicated to defending the United States and its ideals.

What: Shakespeare in Clark Park: Much Ado About Nothing

When: July 20 – 24 at 7 p.m.

Where: Clark Park

Chester Avenue and 43rd Street

Philadelphia

Enjoy a free performance of Much Ado About Nothing directed by Alex Torra. A small battle brews between two rivals, Benedick and Beatrice, and it’s obvious to everyone but them that they are destined to be together.

Family:

What: Moonlight Movies Series: March of the Penguins

When: July 22 at 8:30 p.m.

Where: Lovett Memorial Library, 6945 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy

Mt. Airy USA is partnering with the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Trolley Car Diner to host a Moonlight Movies outdoor series that will run for six consecutive Fridays through August 12. This week’s movie is March of the Penguins, the 2005 nature documentary film depicting the yearly journey of the emperor penguins of Antarctica. Seating will begin at 8 p.m.

What: Treehouse Rocks! Summer Concert Series: Paisley Pickles

When: July 23, 6 p.m. – 6:45 p .m.

Where: The Little Treehouse Café, 10 Gravers Lane, Chestnut Hill

Enjoy a musical experience with your children and the Paisley Pickles. The Paisley Pickles are sure to have you moving and shaking all night long. Admission is $5 for adults and $15 for children (includes kid’s meal entrée, side and drink). Space is limited so call now to make a reservation and purchase your tickets.

Music:

What: Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas

When: July 22 at 8 p.m.

Where: Kimmel Center

300 S. Broad Street

This one night event pairs Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas. Alison Krauss holds the title of holding more Grammy Awards than any other female music artist in history and is credited with generating a new interest in bluegrass music.

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