Student Performing Arts Night (SPAN) - Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM at Penn Live Arts in University City, PhiladelphiaUniversity City

Student Performing Arts Night (SPAN)

Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM·7:00 p.m.·University City·Penn Live Arts

Student Performing Arts Night (SPAN)

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SEPTA Key10% off with SEPTA Key
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Students20% off for college students (code STUDENT20)
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Community$15–$25 for West Philly residents (zip code as promo)
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Other10% off for Penn staff and faculty (code PENN)
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Students$10 student rush 2hr before curtain

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Posted to University City on August 21, 2026

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Thu, Aug 27 at 7pm

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Penn Live Arts

3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

SPAN brings together 50+ student performing arts groups and hundreds of new Penn performing artists for a whirlwind collage of short, get-to-know-you performances. Organized and produced by the PAC Executive Board with support from Platt Student Performing Arts House and the PAC Shop, this night of entertainment invites all students, but especially first-year and transfer students, to get a taste ...

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