Center City Residents' Association

1900 Market St, FL 8, Philadelphia, PA 19103

PH: 215-546-6719 Email: [email protected]

REMINDER: CCRA Kimmel Family Fun Day

Don’t forget: CCRA’s Family Fun Day at the Kimmel Center is Sunday, April 14, 2024 from noon to 3 pm. What’s in store for the kids? Face-painting and a walking magician. No need to register, just show up.

For the grown-ups and the kids? Discounted tickets to Kimmel Campus performances (think “Hadestown”, Philadanco, and the Philadelphia Orchestra).

To purchase discounted tickets (promo code CCRA24) for a performance, go here: https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/apo/index.aspx.

To take advantage of the convenience of a Garces box lunch, go here:

https://phillyccra.org/event-5657565. Cost is $25 per lunch; deadline to purchase is April 5.

Election Day is Tuesday, April 23, 2024

With elections around the corner it is important to stay ahead of voting. The Deadline to register is Monday, April 8.



Visit vote.pa.gov/Register to:

• register to vote, 
• change your name,   
• change your address, and/or
• change your party affiliation.

Celebrate Purim at the Zoo

Sunday, March 24, 2024 (11 am to 3 pm)

3400 W Girard Ave

Philadelphia Zoo

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of dancing and live entertainment; crafts and activities like sand art, mask-making, and paper doll-making; games like “Pie the Rabbi,” Purim madlibs, and cornhole; a scavenger hunt; storytelling; and more!

All Purim Festival activities are included with Zoo admission. Be sure to wear your best Purim costume for a parade at the North End of the Zoo at 1 pm!

Click here for more info.

Spring Into Art

701 Arch St

African American Museum

The African American Museum in Philadelphia is currently hosting many exciting exhibits.

Make your plans now to see the captivating journey of Dox Thrash, a visionary artist whose pioneering spirit impacted the world of printmaking. “Imprint: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture" Opening Reception is Friday, March 22, 2024 (6-8 pm).

Click here for more info.

Moving Words with the Philadelphia Ballet

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Enjoy a special screening of the short film, Moving Words with the Philadelphia Ballet dancers live as they blend movement, picture and sound in innovative ways to reflect the drama of everyday life in the city that 1,603,797 people call home. The short film was shot on location in Philadelphia. Each showing is about 15 minutes.

Join in the Great Stair Hall Friday, March 22 at 6:30 pm, Saturday, March 23 at 11:30 am, or Saturday, March 23 at 2:30 pm. The Saturday at 2:30 pm performance will be followed by a talk back with the director, choreographer, and performers.

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Dinos After Dark

1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Join us for Dinos After Dark at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University! Friday, March 22, 2024 from 5–8 pm explore a festive, family-friendly atmosphere and enjoy the Dino Drafts Beer Garden in Dinosaur Hall. This is a pay-what-you-wish event, with a recommended donation of $10.

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CCRA MERCHANT PARTNER FEATURE

CCRA’s Merchant Partner program is a true Win-Win:  It provides local businesses with complimentary advertising and exposure while giving CCRA members generous deals and discounts.  This week we spotlight Merchant Partner Eazy Computers & iPhone Repair!

Merchant Partners "Deals and Discounts" Program

Please support our local merchants and save money too. These local merchants will provide a deal or discount to any member who shows a current CCRA membership card and personal identification.

CCRA assumes no responsibility and makes no representations or warranties, regarding any product and/or services sold by any Merchant Partner.