Visitphilly.com offers a list of the top new attractions in Philly and reasons to go into Philly this spring! Make the most of the last few weeks of the semester!
http://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/top-reasons-to-visit-philly-in-2013/

Get ready for Earth Day! This Saturday from 10-3 at Clark Park in Philly, celebrate Earth Day and do some awesome flea-market shopping! To get there, take the R-5 to 30th St., walk to the 30th St. Trolley Station, and take the 36 trolley to Woodland and Chester Avenues. http://calendar.phillymag.com/philadelphia_pa/events/show/234006724-earth-day-fair-flea-markets

Check out this awesome-sounding ice cream place in Philly! http://campusphilly.org/2013/04/09/philly-love-note-the-ice-cream-of-dreams/

Want to learn more about the origin and possible solutions? Jewish American Dr. Norman Finkelstein will be speaking on the topic Monday, April 15 at 6:30pm in Dalton 300

Norman G. Finkelstein received his doctorate in 1988 from the Department of Politics at Princeton University. For many years he taught political theory and the Israel-Palestine conflict. He is currently an independent scholar. His books, translated into more than 40 foreign editions, include : Beyond Chutzpah: On the misuse of anti-Semitism and the abuse of history (University of California Press, 2005; expanded paperback edition, 2008) The Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the exploitation of Jewish suffering (Verso, 2000; expanded paperback edition, 2003) Image and Reality of the Israel-Palestine Conflict (Verso, 1995; expanded paperback edition, 2003) The Rise and Fall of Palestine: A personal account of the intifada years (University of Minnesota, 1996). He is currently working on his new book entitled How to Solve the Israel-Palestine Conflict.

This event is sponsored by Voices for Palestine, a student organization, and the Middle East Department at Bryn Mawr College.

The event is open for free to the Tri-Co community and the public.

How about a trip to one of Philly’s greatest hidden treasures–the Philadelphia Magic Gardens! Walk through a twisting turning living mosaic museum filled with wonderful colors and awesome art. Then, head to South Street for some window shopping (or shopping shopping) and some food!
This event is happening on April 20th (next week Saturday) and costs $5. Sign up today at the Student Activities office in Guild! The bus leaves Pem Arch at noon and leaves South Street at 6pm.

Ever want to play a video game on the side of a skyscraper? Now’s your chance. The world’s biggest video game is set to take place on the side of the 437-foot Cira Centre later this month as part of Philly Tech Week. Click through to find out how you can play a game of giant Pong:

http://www.uwishunu.com/2013/04/pong-on-the-cira-centre-the-worlds-biggest-video-game-set-to-be-played-on-the-437-foot-cira-centre-on-friday-april-19-to-kick-off-philly-tech-week/

Planning on staying in Philly during a summer internship or job, or after graduation? Interested in knowing more about the different neighborhoods, and the different attractions in the Philadelphia area (i.e. restaurants, shopping, museums, entertainment)? visitphilly.com offers a list about 14 featured neighborhoods around the Center City area. Check out the link for more details:
http://www.uwishunu.com/2013/04/heads-up-check-out-the-brand-new-philadelphia-neighborhoods-section-on-visitphilly-com/

Travel back in time at the Kimmel Center! As part of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, The Kimmel Center has an interactive 100 foot long time machine exhibit. Check out this link for more details:
http://pifa.org/plaza

Calling all movie buffs! The Cinedelphia Film Festival started April 4th, and runs through April 27th. Including movies, music, speakers and other fun events, the festival will feature a little something for everyone. Coming up on Friday April 12th, see a screening of The Burglars from 7:30-10 PM at the International House on Chestnut Street. Only $7 for students! To get there, take the R-100 to 69th St., then the Market-Frankford Line to 40th Street. http://cinedelphia.com/tag/philadelphia-film-festival

Come to Sakura Sunday on April 14th! There will be lots of fun music, food, games, and even a 5K! The 5K is at 7 AM, and the festivities run from 10:30-4 at the Fairmount Horticultural Center. Visit http://subarucherryblossom.org/events/107 for more info. To get to the Horticultural Center, take the R-100 to 69th Street, then the Market-Frankford Line to 46th Street. From there, catch the 64 bus to Parkside Ave and Belmont Ave.