Young Friends Season Kickoff - Wednesday, September 16 at 5:30 PM at Academy of Music in Rittenhouse, PhiladelphiaRittenhouse

Young Friends Season Kickoff

Wednesday, September 16 at 5:30 PM·5:30 p.m.·Rittenhouse·Academy of Music

Young Friends Season Kickoff

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Posted to Rittenhouse on August 21, 2026

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Wed, Sep 16 at 5:30pm

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Academy of Music

240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

The Philadelphia Orchestra , Opera Philadelphia , and Philadelphia Chamber Music Society , invite anyone ages 21–45 to celebrate the start of another exhilarating season of performances. Enjoy a special pre-season happy hour, hear exciting performances, learn about our exciting lineup of performances and social events, and mingle with a vibrant community energized by the arts in Philadelphia. Reg...

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