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Local Mexican folk dance group Nuuxakun perform at the B[L]OK Party in 2023.
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Bok’s Annual B[L]OK PARTY returns on June 15

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 SueAnn Rybak min read

An afternoon of food, dance performances, local vendors and fun for the whole family It’s time to dance in the street! Bok’s Annual B[L]OK PARTY returns on June 15, 2024. Now in its eighth year, this free family-friendly street fair

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East Passyunk Crossing Nightlife 

Bok Open Studios set for Oct. 13

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 Joseph Myers Bok Building min read

The public is invited to explore all nine floors of the vocational school-turned-creative haven.  The date carries frightening connotations with it, but on Friday, October 13, thrills will replace chills at the Open Studios celebration at the Bok Building, 1901

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Civic & Community Things to do 

FABSCRAP at Bok is saving the environment—one scrap at a time

January 12, 2023January 25, 2023 Managing Editor Bok, Bok Building, FABSCRAP min read

By Margaret Kalalian Volunteer to help keep fabric out of the landfill! In the fairytale Rumpelstilskin, the King locks up the miller’s daughter and orders her to spin a room full of straw into gold by morning to save her

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East Passyunk Crossing Events 

Bok to hold Open Studios celebration

October 10, 2022 Joseph Myers Bok Building, DesignPhiladelphia, Philadelphia Open Studio Tours min read

The East Passyunk Crossing site is set for a three-hour event. In its 75 years as a renowned public learning institution, Edward W. Bok Technical High School often inspired people to say everyone would B-O-K at the location. In its

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Arts & Culture Civic & Community Events 

This weekend: Bok Open Studios, Comic Book Day, and EPX Civic plant swap

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Managing Editor BOK Open Studios, East Passyunk Community Center, East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association min read

There’s an event-full weekend ahead. Here are three family-friendly events to check out: Open Studios at Bok Friday May 6, 2022 — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bok Building – 1901 S. 9th Street Get a “behind the scenes” glimpse

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Arts & Culture East Passyunk Crossing 

Candlelight concerts at Bok Auditorium

January 25, 2022January 27, 2022 Joseph Myers Bok Building, Fever, Listeso String Quartet min read

Local quartets will present interpretations of hits—modern and classic—through March. The Bok Auditorium, 800 Mifflin Street, will host a series of candlelight concerts performed by live musicians now through March.  The concerts are presentations by Fever, a global event promoter.

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