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SUMMARY:Pay-What-You-Wish Second Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Experience history and the spirit of liberty at the National Liberty Museum during Pay-What-You-Wish Second Sunday! This monthly event invites all visitors to explore the museum at a price that fits their budget. From dynamic exhibitions to interactive experiences\, Second Sunday is a unique way to engage with Philadelphia’s leading museum dedicated to liberty in action. \nFamilies\, students\, and lifelong learners can enjoy exhibits highlighting individuals who championed freedom\, along with art installations that inspire reflection and conversation. Visitors can also participate in hands-on activities and explore how free speech and community action shape a just society. Whether you’re planning a fun family outing\, a thoughtful solo visit\, or a group trip\, this inclusive pay-what-you-wish program offers an accessible opportunity to connect with history and ideas that matter.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/pay-what-you-wish-second-sunday/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Pay-What-You-Wish,Second Sundays
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday: Let's Talk Exhibition Preview Reception
DESCRIPTION:celebrating the National Liberty Museum’s 25th Anniversary and Year of Free Speech\nWe’re kicking off the summer season with a special iteration of Third Thursday to preview the opening of our newest exhibition\, Let’s Talk: Confronting What Divides Us. Join us for an exclusive first look at this powerful new exhibition exploring the complexities of division and the possibilities of dialogue and connection. Enjoy specialty cocktails crafted exclusively for the evening and live music that will flow throughout the museum and into the open-air courtyard. Whether you mingle among our thought-provoking exhibitions or unwind beneath the evening sky\, the night promises a unique fusion of culture\, community\, and conversation. \nAbout Third Thursdays \nHeld monthly\, this vibrant after-hours event transforms the Museum into a lively social scene to connect with friends\, spark inspiration\, or simply unwind in a unique atmosphere. Sip on specialty cocktails and mocktails crafted exclusively for the night and enjoy an eclectic mix of creative entertainment—from live music and performance art to engaging workshops and interactive experiences. Each Third Thursday offers exclusive access to the Museum’s galleries\, allowing you to explore thought-provoking exhibits in a relaxed\, intimate setting. \nThird Thursdays are 21+ events. IDs will be checked upon entry. \n  \nTHIS MONTH \nCollin Chamberlin \nCollin Chamberlin is a New York-based comedian known for his clean\, quick wit and hilarious stories about family life and growing up in Pittsburgh. His conversational style and sharp timing make his shows feel like catching up with an old friend. Collin performs nationwide\, including The Comedy & Magic Club\, Pittsburgh Improv\, Helium Comedy Club\, and the historic Caroline’s on Broadway\, where he headlined. \nHe was featured at the prestigious Lucille Ball Comedy Festival at the National Comedy Center and recently performed at the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Festival alongside Jessica Kirson and Ryan Hamilton. Collin has shared the stage with comedy legends like Steve Martin and Martin Short and is frequently requested by top headliners. In the past year alone\, he has worked with Ryan Hamilton\, Jessica Kirson\, Christina Pazsitzky\, Adam Ferrara\, and John Heffron. His Dry Bar special “Cake For Breakfast” is set to air soon\, and his debut album “Hello\, It’s Me” reached #2 on both iTunes and Amazon. His work is regularly featured on SiriusXM\, showcasing the widespread appeal of his comedy. \nSpecial Viewings of Jesters and Fools \nJesters and Fools\, a documentary short by filmmaker Rob Feld\, uses the power of science and good\, old-fashioned humor to demonstrate how media creates the false idea that America is ideologically fractured and beyond repair. Through the research of Duke University social scientist Chris Bail\, and observations by acclaimed comedians\, we learn how our perceptions of the national discourse have been twisted\, and how the truth is far more complicated and hopeful than we are led to believe. \nJazz 180 \nJazz 180 is an exciting band in the Philly area playing all forms of jazz and standards.  They cover everything from Coltrane and Miles to Herbie Hancock and Antonio Carlos Jobim. \nChris Huff \nChris Huff is a singer\, songwriter\, guitarist\, and producer.  He has performed on stages as diverse as Carnegie Hall and CBGBs and with artists as diverse as Peter Yarrow (Peter\, Paul\, & Mary)\, Echo and The Bunnymen\, Chuck Hammer (Lou Reed/David Bowie)\, and Broadway composer Tom Kitt (Next To Normal) and lyricist Amanda Green (Hands On A Hardbody w Trey Anastasio).  Originally from NYC\, he has made the Philadelphia area his home for the last 20 years.  His two albums North Cathedral Way and Death And Texas are available on the streaming services and his current original project Eelaware will be releasing new music shortly. \nPatrick Bamburak & Reina Williams \nPatrick Bamburak is a veteran recording artist\, touring musician\, songwriter\, producer\, actor and radio personality\, hosting Patrick Bamburak’s Night Music on NEWHD New York\, which broadcasts Fridays\, from 10pm to Midnight Eastern\, on NEWHD New York Radio\, www.newhdmedia.com. In 2024\, Patrick’s media production work was accepted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library & Archive’s permanent audio/visual collection. Episodes on Rock Hall founder Seymour Stein\, and an in-depth interview with Sylvia Reed\, the second wife of Lou Reed\, from his interview program Indie Café 2wo on NEWHD New York\, produced and co-hosted by Patrick\, are now part of the permanent collection. \nReina Williams is a dynamic singer-songwriter\, producer\, and musical innovator blending Acoustic Reggae Hip-Hop with elements of soul\, R&B\, and EDM. With a unique voice and captivating style\, she crafts songs that uplift\, inspire\, and empower\, inviting listeners to embrace their truth and potential. For nearly two decades\, Reina has enchanted audiences across the U.S.\, performing in wellness communities\, festivals\, and venues that celebrate conscious\, feel-good music. She has composed and co-written over 400 songs and cues\, collaborating with industry giants like BMGPM\, BMG UK\, and APM. Her live performances—an organic fusion of percussion\, beatboxing\, and acoustic guitar—showcase her versatility as a singer\, rapper\, and producer\, delivering a raw\, soul-stirring experience. \n  \nTICKETS \n$50 General Admission \nFree for National Liberty Museum Members \nTickets include an open bar and small bites \n  \nBECOME AN NLM MEMBER TODAY \nand receive free admission to Third Thursday events for an entire year! \n\nAce level members have access to 1 free ticket per event\nAlly and Advocate level members have access to 2 free tickets per event\nAmbassador level members have access to 4 free tickets per event\n\n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/may-third-thursday-lets-talk/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Third Thursdays
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk: Confronting What Divides Us Community Open House
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening weekend of our newest exhibition\, Let’s Talk: Confronting What Divides Us\, at our Community Open House – an inspiring day for artists\, families\, educators\, and curious minds of all ages. Engage your creativity through art-making activities led by artists featured in our exhibitions or at our Creation Station with design-your-own buttons and a themed photo booth. Participate in thoughtful workshops with community partners and discover the power of conversation. With pay-what-you-wish admission and programs for all ages and interests\, it’s the perfect chance to create\, connect\, and celebrate the power of community. \n  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nCreation Station  |  10 am – 5 pm \nUse your artistic inspiration and take home your own piece of the Museum. Make a statement and design your own custom button inspired by our museum exhibitions or your own unique vision. Strike a pose and capture the memories with friends and family in our themed photo booth. \n  \nImpressions (imˈpreSHəns) of a Book: Print Making with Paul Travis Phillips  |  10:30 am – 12:30 pm \nBooks hold power. They carry ideas that have changed minds\, sparked movements\, and—at times—been feared\, banned\, or erased. In this hands-on workshop\, Word Powered exhibition artist Paul Travis Phillips invites you to explore that history in a surprising way: by using the pages of books to make your own mark. Traditionally\, books are tools used to transmit ideas into the minds of others. In this workshop\, you’ll reimagine your relationship to that tool—not as something to be read\, but as something to be handled\, altered\, and transformed. You’ll select a book that speaks to you\, then use its physical pages to create an original work of art. What does it mean to take a banned book and use it to create something new? To repurpose silenced pages into an expressive gesture? \nVisitors of all ages and skill levels are welcome to drop in and create between 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. All materials provided. \n  \nDiscovering Our Voice with Committee of Seventy  |  10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm \nThis family-friendly workshop will invite young people and their parents/guardians to think about how they can be engaged members in a community. Participants will be encouraged to discover their voice\, but also help others discover theirs. \nVisitors of all ages and skill levels are welcome to attend any of the sessions\, beginning at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, or 12:30 pm. All materials provided. \n  \nWord Art: Making Text Visual with Becky Brown  |  1 pm – 3 pm \nHow do artists use words or phrases to capture our eye and attention? Work with Word Powered exhibition artist Becky Brown to create your own text-based artwork. Combine words that matter to you with collage elements to create your own take-home piece. We will explore “seeing” vs. “reading\,” questions of legibility\, and how connections between words and images have evolved in 2025\, when social media has them more entangled than ever. \nVisitors of all ages and skill levels are welcome to drop in and create between 1 pm – 3 pm. All materials provided. \n  \nRe-CASTing the “Other Side” in a Better Light with James Coan from More Like US  |  2 pm – 4 pm \nA Workshop for Artists and Art Enthusiasts to Explore the CAST (Complex\, Admirable\, Similar\, Together) Framework \nPeople often have biased\, stereotypical\, and overly negative views of other groups in society. Those in the arts can help bridge this gap by portraying those across the political spectrum in a more empathetic light. To help empower those in the arts to achieve these goals\, the non-profit More Like US will provide an overview of its CAST (Complex\, Admirable\, Similar\, Together) framework and provide space to start workshopping ideas. While many of the examples presented will focus on differences across the political spectrum\, which is the primary area of research for More Like US\, the CAST framework can be applied to misperceptions across any divide. \nVisitors of all ages and skill levels are welcome to attend\, beginning at 2 pm. All materials provided. \n  \nSUPPORT PROVIDED BY \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/lets-talk-community-open-house/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Community Open Houses,Pay-What-You-Wish
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