April 4, 2013
The enigmatic proprietor of Hop Sing Laundromat, Lêe, would have you think his Chinatown cocktail lounge is just a simple bar. Despite his claims, those who pass through the unmarked entry and into the dimly lit den know differently. The laundry list of inventive concoctions are developed and mixed with almost-obsessive attention to detail, and [...]
Read more»January 25, 2013
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a slew of activities put on by the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation and other establishments in Philadelphia. The Chinese New Year officially starts on Sunday, February 10, 2013, so get ready to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new with parades, live performances, and more! [...]
Read more»December 27, 2012
The New York Times calls Pig Iron “One of the few groups successfully taking theatre in new directions,” and Hogs and Kisses, in all its debaucherous glory, most definitely remains right on par with that description. Where else can you see such a highly acclaimed rock ‘n roll cabaret — for a good cause? Featuring [...]
Read more»December 12, 2012
If Friday night bar crawls leave you feeling sluggish on Saturdays, this weekend might be time to try an arts crawl instead. On December 14, 6-9 p.m., the Chinatown North Arts Crawl takes you on a tour of the latest neighborhood to break full-force into the local arts scene. With so many spaces on the [...]
Read more»October 5, 2012
Beyond the iconic Friendship Arch at 10th and Arch Streets lives Philadelphia’s vibrant Asian enclave: Chinatown. There’s so much more than an architectural photo opp in this eclectic neighborhood, which stretches from Vine to Arch Streets between 9th and 12th Streets. In case you didn’t get a chance to explore it last night at the [...]
Read more»October 4, 2012
The very last Night Market of 2012 returns to Chinatown tonight, Thursday, October 4, 7-11 p.m. The first Chinatown Night Market was held last October, with crowds in the thousands and energy through the roof. Tonight’s Night Market will shut down 10th Street between Arch and Vine Streets, and Race Street between 9th and 11th [...]
Read more»September 11, 2012
It’s time for another round of Night Market Philadelphia, the roving outdoor food truck bazaar that visits neighborhoods throughout the city to dish up mobile eats, live music and crafts. Next up, and last in the 2012 Night Market season, is Chinatown Edition Two (the first Night Market Chinatown was last October). From 7-11 p.m. [...]
Read more»August 20, 2012
Exploring the evolution and expansion of Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) communities through photography, the Asian Art Initiative’s latest two concurrent photography exhibitions offer an intimate look at the Asian-American experience of the present and past few decades. Opening September 4, Into the Picture: Images of Asian Pacific America by Corky Lee presents five decades of labor, protest and celebration. The featured photographs were [...]
Read more»January 23, 2012
Last night was the official Chinese New Year’s Eve celebration in Chinatown, ushering in the Lunar New Year at midnight with a Lion Dance Parade, fireworks and more. As evidenced above, the streets were alive with costumes and music in a vibrant cultural parallel to Philadelphia’s annual New Year’s Mummers Parade. And there’s lots more [...]
Read more»January 20, 2012
The Chinese New Year celebrations get underway this weekend in Chinatown, with the New Year’s Eve midnight celebration happening this Sunday night, January 22. Here’s what else is happening: • Chinatown Flower Market: Saturday-Sunday, January 21-22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 10th Street Plaza. This first-ever event is an homage to annual Lunar New Year flower markets [...]
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