PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend, learn more about Veterans Day at museums across the region. The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival kicks off, as well as the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. There are plenty of fun things to do this weekend in and around Philly.
Veterans Day Weekend at the Museum
EVENT: Veterans Day Weekend at the Museum
DATE: Friday through Sunday
WHERE: Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd. St., Old City
DETAILS: The Museum of the American Revolution is offering free admission to veterans all weekend long in honor of Veterans Day. On Friday, the Philly POPS Festival quintet will perform patriotic songs and there will be a ceremonial presentation of colors. There will also be a walking tour, postcard writing opportunities and gallery talks.
PRICE: Included with admission
Veterans Day at the National Constitution Center
EVENT: Veterans Day at the National Constitution Center
DATE/TIME: Friday, programming 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and online
WHERE: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St., Old City
DETAILS: The National Constitution Center honors veterans with free admission to vets and programming, including a wreath-laying ceremony, letter-writing stations to say thank you and a discussion with Vietnam veteran John Campbell.
PRICE: Included with admission
Veterans Day on the Battleship New Jersey
EVENT: Veterans Day on the Battleship New Jersey
DATE/TIME: Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Battleship New Jersey, 62 Battleship Place, Camden, New Jersey
DETAILS: The Battleship will salute veterans with a free special ceremony at 11 a.m. with keynote remarks from military historian John Siegfried. Veterans can get a tour of the ship for an admission of a donation of any amount. You can also donate $50 to fire a salute during Veterans Day programming.
PRICE: Free for veterans
Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival
EVENT: Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival
DATE: Saturday through Nov. 19
WHERE: Various locations in the Greater Philadelphia region
DETAILS: The 42nd annual Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival kicks off this weekend at Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History with the Philadelphia premiere of “Karaoke,” a dramedy about love and “chance happenings that can forever change our outlook on life.” Films will run at locations in Wynnewood, Elkins Park and Philadelphia.
PRICE: Price varies depending on event
Les Misérables
EVENT: Les Misérables
DATE: Through Sunday
WHERE: Academy Of Music, 240 S. Broad St., Center City
DETAILS: Do you hear the people sing? Set in 19th-century France, “Les Misérables” tells the story of “broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption.” Catch it for one more weekend at the Academy Of Music.
PRICE: Tickets start at $20 on select days
Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
EVENT: Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
DATE: Through Sunday
WHERE: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Center City
DETAILS: Now in its 46th year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show showcases handcrafted work from 195 artists around the U.S. The show is about more than just vendors making sales; it educates people on the different types of art and showing them what goes into creating it, according to Nancy O’Meara, show director.
PRICE: One day tickets are $20, two day tickets are $25
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