SUMMER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Theater, art exhibitions, concerts, author discussions ... the arts scene in
Philadelphia and beyond officially starts to heat up as the summer draws closer.

Here is a selection of the many ways to satisfy your artistic cravings this summer.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF
AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY
101 S Independence Mall E,
Philadelphia 215-923-3811
nmajh.org In addition to its permanent collections
and exhibitions on view, the museum
will host a variety of events throughout
the summer.

Cafe Conversation
Join various authors for book
discussions. All books will be available
for sale and signing at events.

JUNE 15: Joshua Braff will read from his
latest novel, The Daddy Diaries, and
discuss the challenges, anxieties and
triumphs of modern Jewish parenting.

JUNE 29: Join Mark Segal, journalist,
LGBT advocate and Philadelphia Gay
News founder, as he discusses his new
memoir, And Then I Danced: Traveling
the Road to LGBT Equality.

JULY 13: Helen Kiyong Kim and Noah
Samuel Leavitt, a husband and wife
team, will discuss their new book,
JewAsian: Race, Religion and Identity
for America’s Newest Jews.

Independence Day at NMAJH - JULY 4
Visitors can explore the museum and
see an original letter written by George
Washington to the Jewish community of
Newport, R.I., and enjoy interactive
tours, story time and Independence Day
arts and crafts projects.

Summer Poster Design
Workshops for Teens
WEDNESDAYS IN AUGUST
Teens of all levels, interests and skills in
art are invited to study the craft of
poster design. This workshop series is
inspired by the museum’s special
exhibition, Bill Graham and the Rock &
Roll Revolution, starting in September.

Registration is free but required. Space
is limited.

enjoy a ladies’ night (and the feeling’s
right) a few times this summer. Call or
visit the website to learn more.

GERSHMAN Y
401 S. Broad St., Philadelphia
215-545-4400 gershmany.org
Broadway Live!
JUNE 6
Enjoy Broadway hits performed by
Broadway actors with this “fun”raiser to
benefit the JCC Camps at Medford
financial assistance fund and special
needs programming the JCC offers.

Israeli Dancing
JUNE 7
Join dancing maestro Don Schillinger
(Rak-Dan) for fun lessons in Israeli
dancing that are good for all ages and
skill levels.

Myth and Menagerie
THROUGH JULY 29
There’s still time to visit Lesley Dill’s
exhibition of works in the Gershman
Gallery. Her puppet-like forms
incorporate text and language.

KAISERMAN JCC
45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood
610-896-7770 phillyjcc.com
JULY 11: Pool-side event
KATZ JCC
1301 Springdale Road,
Cherry Hill, N.J.

856-424-4444 katzjcc.org
David Gregory — “How’s Your Faith:
An Unlikely Spiritual Journey”
JUNE 16
Join the former NBC Meet the Press
moderator raised by a Catholic mother
and a Jewish father who will talk about
his childhood, where his belief in God
helped him through his mother’s
struggle with alcoholism, a difficult
period of public scrutiny and his
departure from NBC News, which tested
his faith like never before.

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Heading down the shore? There are
plenty of opportunities there to enjoy
the arts scene after drying off from a
day in the ocean.

Summer Series:
JULY 14: Steve March Torme
The pop-jazz performer will present
Snap, Sizzle, Pop!, a cleverly crafted,
finger-snapping jazz performance of
original songs and enduring pop tunes
backed by a sizzling trio.

JULY 21: Capitol Steps
The politically infused satirical theater
troupe returns to the JCC with a new
show focused on the upcoming national
elections. AUGUST 4: Colin Quinn
The Saturday Night Live alum and actor
will treat an audience to a night of
humor and entertainment.

AUGUST 25: Stephanie Block
Backed by the experience of portraying
Elphaba on Broadway and in its first
national tour, the Tony Award-winning
actress will sing selections from the hit
musical Wicked.

Art Gallery
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ON DISPLAY FROM JULY 10 TO 31
Featuring the paintings, sculpture and
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