The American Revolution: combines tongue-in-cheek humor with a dash of derring-do to evoke an epic time period in our nation’s history. the seven actors perform atop a platform elevated two feet off of the ground to recreate the fight from Lexington to Yorktown to present a family-friendly retelling of America’s founding.
Old City is Philadelphia’s ultimate one-stop wedding shop! Home to more than 300 independently-owned small businesses, find wedding attire, florists, jewelers, restaurants, venues, wedding services, and so much more - all within a few walking blocks. Rely on Old City wedding experts to make your big day everything you imagine -- and more! 50 Old City...
First Friday, May 5, 3-7PM Join our local vendors (new and returning) on Church Street between 2nd and American Streets... right in time for Mother's Day... for a celebration of all things local and handmade!
Join Burial Ground Coordinator "The Cryptkeeper" John Hopkins for Thirsty Thursday! A tour about the Founders and their connections to Philadelphia's beer history. This tour runs 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $15.
In the last few years, the United States has entered another era of discussion and debate regarding things like monuments, place names, and vestiges of the past that dot the landscape of cities and towns from coast-to-coast. With the move of the Tamanend statue to a more central location in historic Philadelphia, it might appear...
Enjoy an evening of jazz and John Jarboe, illuminated by the gentle glow of candlelight. Join us in the Gardens at Christ Church for our third season of Candlelight Cabarets. Inspired by the “rooftop sings” that were once held at the Neighborhood House in the 1920s, the Candlelight Cabarets provide audiences with an eclectic mix...
Be transported by Dr. Daisy Century of the American Historical Theatre as Harriet Tubman. Come celebrate Juneteenth with a special storytime with Dr. Daisy Century as Harriet Tubman! Dr. Century will be outside of Christ Church in the South Churchyard. This event is perfect for kids and adults alike! Tickets are not required but are...
The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society presents John Marcel Williams and Jordan Dodson performing works by Bach, Debussy, the Beatles, and more. Both Jordan and John are graduates of the Curtis Institute of Music and maintain active performing careers as both soloists and chamber musicians. More info about this event and the artists can be found...
Rehearsals are already underway for this year's one-act festival on the Christ Church campus! Our 2nd Annual Neighborhood House Play Festival will take place on Saturday, August 26. From there, audiences will select three plays to be presented in October immediately following Old City Fest on Sunday, October 8. Cash bar available Tickets are Pay What You...
NEW DATE COMING SOON In August, we presented our 2nd annual short play competition – the top three plays received support from Christ Church Neighborhood House (CCNH) to cover production costs for the final version of their plays, which will be presented in October immediately following Old City Fest on Sunday, October 8, plus the use of our...
Enjoy an evening of soulful and moving singing, illuminated by the gentle glow of candlelight. Join us in the Gardens at Christ Church (Neighborhood House Theater - new location due to weather) for our third season of Candlelight Cabarets. Inspired by the “rooftop sings” that were once held at the Neighborhood House in the 1920s,...
Wednesdays 3-6PMMay 24 to October 25 Join us one block away from the site of Philadelphia’s original 18th-century farmers market on High (now Market) Street — the market that gave Market Street its name. The market is open every Wednesday 3-6PM, rain or shine, on Church Street between 2nd and American Streets until October 25.
Neighborhood House
20 N American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-922-1695