BEN Events

05/25/2013 KIA of West Chester Ticket Raid

WBENFM — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:40:19 GMT

05/25/2013, 10a-Noon, at West Chester, PA

KIA of West Chester Ticket Raid

Join the BEN FM Party Patrol at on Saturday, May 25th at KIA of West Chester (326 Westtown Rd) for music, prizes, and your chance to win a pair tickets to our Summer BENder. 4 People will each win a pair of tickets to the show on 8/3 at the Electric Factory Outdoor Summer Stage. Plus one of those winners will win a MEET & GREET at the show!

05/25/2013 40th Street Summer Series

WBENFM — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:40:19 GMT

05/25/2013, 6p, at Philadelphia, PA

40th Street Summer Series

University City District, The Rotunda and Penn come together again this year to present the 40th Street Summer Series, a free family-friendly outdoor concert series in University City. For nine years, the Summer Series has hosted world-renowned performers on the greenspace at 40th and Walnut Streets, just behind the Walnut West Free Library. Last year, four large ensembles rocked this stage with everything from Jazz to Balkan Soul to afro-futurism. This year, the series will expand to five concerts on the last Saturday of May-September, complete with Give and Take jugglers, fire artists, face painting, balloon art, and more. And don't forget to stop by the BEN FM table for your chance to play our games and win some awesome prizes.

Saturday, May 25: Brooklyn Qawwali Party
Saturday, June 29: Philadelphia Ukulele Orchestra
Saturday, July 27: TBA
Saturday, August 31: Spaceship Aloha
Saturday, September 28: Millennial Territory Orchestra Performs the music of Sly & The Family Stone

06/01/2013 Fine Arts Festival at Peddler's Village

WBENFM — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:40:19 GMT

06/01/2013, 10a, at Lahaska, PA

Fine Arts Festival at Peddler's Village

Join PECO at the Peddler's Village Fine Arts Festival (Routes 202 & 263) on Saturday, June 1st for Go Green activities, coloring pages, summer seed packets, and more! This juried outdoor exhibition features a variety of original artwork including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, and contemporary crafts. Cash prizes awarded in three categories; "Fine Art", Contemporary Crafts", and "Photography". For more information, click here.

06/02/2013 The Parx Casino Philly Cycling Classic

WBENFM — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:40:19 GMT

06/02/2013, 8:30a-5p, at Philadelphia, PA

The Parx Casino Philly Cycling Classic

Join the BEN FM Party Patrol at the The Parx Casino Philly Cycling Classic on Sunday, June 2nd. Watch the best cycling teams from around the world climb the famed Manayunk Wall and fly along the streets of Roxborough and Fairmount Park. The Women’s Pro Race begins at 8:30 am, followed by the Men’s Pro Race at Noon. Make sure you visit their great block party expo at the Start/Finish Line in Roxborough. Check out http://www.ilikebenfm.com/news/story.aspx?id=1963094 or visit phillycyclingclassic.org for more information.

06/05/2013 PWBN - 2013 Amazing Connection Expo & Job Fair

WBENFM — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:40:19 GMT

06/05/2013, 2p-7p, at Ivyland, PA

PWBN - 2013 Amazing Connection Expo & Job Fair

Join BEN-FM and get Empowered, Exhilarated, and Inspired as you connect with business owners, professionals, and executives. Don't miss this great opportunity to meet with diverse job candidates from the Greater Philadelphia Area Recruit Valuable Employees. This free event will include door prizes, 50/50′s and a “Grand Prize Drawing” for a Weekend Getaway! For more information, click here

When: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 2p-7p

Where: Spring Mill Manor - 171 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland, PA 18974

06/13/2013 Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll

WBENFM — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:40:19 GMT

06/13/2013, 5:30p-8:, at Philadelphia, PA

Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll

Join BEN FM at the Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll (42nd & Baltimore) on Thursday, June 13th for one of University City’s greatest events. The Dollar Stroll brings thousands out for an evening of deals, dining and more. This year, the Stroll will ring in and close out the summer season with dates in June and September. Along Baltimore Avenue, from 42nd to 50th Streets, longstanding merchants and new will open their doors and offer deals for a dollar. This event has had increased attendance each year, growing to 20,000 visitors in 2012. With the continued growth of this vibrant and diverse small business corridor and the popularity of this event, this year is sure to be another huge hit. For a list of participating merchants, click here.

06/13/2013 95.7 BEN-FM's Singles Mingle

WBENFM — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:40:19 GMT

06/13/2013, 6p, at Manayunk

95.7 BEN-FM's Singles Mingle

It's THE singles event of the summer – 95.7 BEN-FM's Singles Mingle on June 13 (from 6 to 9pm) outdoors on the deck at Manayunk Brewing Company on Main St in Manayunk. Rock the dock at Manayunk Brewing Company with 95.7 BEN-FM's Marilyn Russell and hundreds of eligible singles. BEN-FM will bring icebreaker games and tons of prizes to help you meet you mix, MINGLE and meet your match.

06/20/2013 Awesomefest Movie Series

WBENFM — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:40:19 GMT

06/20/2013, 7p, at Philadelphia, PA

Awesomefest Movie Series

In partnership with The Awesome Fest, University City District will host a free family-friendly 8-week summer film series at Drexel Park (32nd and Powelton). The films will be presented on a state-of-the-art, 30-foot outdoor screen. Recognized nation-wide for its unique events and innovative approach to programming, The Awesome Fest outdoor summer series has showcased over 150 Philadelphia premieres from the world's most prestigious film festivals, and has partnered with dozens of regional organizations including the Race Street Pier, the Philadelphia Film Festival and Rooftop Films (NYC).

6/20 REVENGE OF THE NERDS
6/27 ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING
7/11 SPACEBALLS
7/18 PEE-WEE¹S BIG ADVENTURE
7/25 DIE HARD
8/1 BATMAN
8/8 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST III
8/15 THE NEVERENDING STORY

08/03/2013 95.7 BEN FM's Summer BENder

WBENFM — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:40:19 GMT

08/03/2013, 7p, at Philadelphia, PA

95.7 BEN FM's Summer BENder

Join us on Saturday, August 3rd at the Electric Factory Outdoor Summer Stage (421 N 7th St) for our Summer BENder featuring Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon, and Fastball!! Tickets are on sale now. For a limited time, buy 3 tickets and get one free! For more info click here.

09/12/2013 Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll

WBENFM — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:40:19 GMT

09/12/2013, 5:30p-8:, at Philadelphia, PA

Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll

Join BEN FM at the Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll (42nd & Baltimore) on Thursday, September 12th for one of University City’s greatest events. The Dollar Stroll brings thousands out for an evening of deals, dining and more. Along Baltimore Avenue, from 42nd to 50th Streets, longstanding merchants and new will open their doors and offer deals for a dollar. This event has had increased attendance each year, growing to 20,000 visitors in 2012. With the continued growth of this vibrant and diverse small business corridor and the popularity of this event, this year is sure to be another huge hit. For a list of participating merchants, click here.