Top Five Things to Do in February

In order of occurrence:

1. Philagrafika 2010

Dates: January 29 – April 11, 2010
Locations: Galleries, museums and art schools throughout Philadelphia

Philagrafika 2010 is an international festival that celebrates the role of print as a vital force in contemporary art, running from January 29 through April 11, 2010 throughout the city of Philadelphia.

Set to be one of the largest arts events in the United States, Philagrafika 2010 will showcase the work of more than 300 artists and will unite 88 Philadelphia area art institutions in the inaugural presentation of what will become a recurring event, anticipated to repeat every three years.

2. Philadelphia International Auto Show

Dates: January 30 – February 7, 2010
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center | 11th and Arch Streets

Catch a glimpse of the automotive industry’s latest creations as they roll into the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the 2010 Philadelphia International Auto Show .

3. Ancient Rome & America

Dates: February 19 – August 1, 2010
Location: National Constitution Center | View on Map

Ancient Rome & America showcases the cultural, political, and social connections between the lost world of ancient Rome and modern America. The exhibition features more than 300 artifacts from Italy and the United States, bringing together a never-before-seen collection from Italy’s leading archaeological institutions in Florence, Naples, and Rome, paired with objects from over 40 lending institutions in the United States.

4. Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris

Dates: February 24 – April 25, 2010
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art | View on Map

The Philadelphia Museum of Art continues its tradition of hosting major traveling exhibitions that lure art lovers from around the country with the blockbuster exhibition Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris, on view February 24 through April 25, 2010. The works therein, pulled from the museum’s own collection and from loans by individuals, expolore the decades between 1905 and 1945 — the period some consider to be the artist’s most productive and influential.

5. Philadelphia International Flower Show

Dates: February 28 – March 7, 2010
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center | 11th and Arch Streets

The world’s largest indoor flower show once again returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, giving delighted visitors a welcome dose of spring on the far edge of winter. The theme for this year’s show is Passport to the World.

Bonus

Valentine’s Day Weekend: February 12-15, 2010

Check out our guide to all the dining deals, date ideas and hotel packages available throughout the romantic weekend.

For even more February events, visit our Events Calendar.