FringeArts

Philadelphia


FringeArts lives up to its name by sticking to its mission of celebrating all that's at the cutting edge (and beyond) of performing arts. Drop by on the first Monday of the month for its Scratch Night, when artists perform samples of new work, or look out for its late-night Get Pegged cabaret.

They also organise the annual Fringe Festival every September, which is partly funded by a 12-hour danceathon in June.


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1. Cherry St Pier

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2. Race St Pier

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3. Elfreth's Alley

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4. Fireman's Hall Museum

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5. Center for Art in Wood

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6. Betsy Ross House

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7. Christ Church

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8. Tamanend

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