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Concert for Gorgas Park and This Weekend's Top Events

Need something to do this weekend? Here's some help.

Here are this weekend's top events.

Concert for Gorgas Park

Where/When: Friday, April 12, 2013, 8:00 pm Crossroads Coffee House, 6156 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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Why Go: Crossroads Coffee House will host a private concert to benefit The Friends of Gorgas Park.  The concert will feature Philly artist Ben Arnold.

Pricing: $20

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Flea Market

Where/When:  Saturday, April 13, 2013, 8:00 am Shawmont Elementary School, 535 Shawmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Why Go: Shawmont Elementary School will be hosting a flea market for residents who are looking to clean out their house for the spring or, maybe, just lookg for a bargain or two.  All proceeds benefit the Shawmont Elementary School Student Incentive Program.

Pricing: Free to shop.

Photography Workshop

Where/When: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 10:00 am The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia

Why Go: Local photographer Joshua Marowitz will work with workshop participants on the cyanotype process for developing photos.  Participants will go on a hike to collect natural specimens, and then they will use the process to take home their own piece of self-made art.

Pricing: $25 for members or $35 for non-members.  Registration is required, and can be done online by clicking here


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