June 11, 2013
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll for tonight has been postponed to July, stay tuned for more information on the future date. With just a few dollars in hand, your Thursday night plans are solidified. The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll hits Baltimore Avenue in a big way this Thursday night with [...]
Read more»June 11, 2013
This weekend, take some time to honor the man who helped to bring you into the world on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16. If you’re planning on spending Father’s Day in Philadelphia, you’re in luck. Be it with a steak dinner, fine scotch, a Mural Arts Tour or a 5K, there are plenty of ways [...]
Read more»June 5, 2013
This summer, the weekend starts on Wednesday. Center City Sips returns tonight. A pair of museums offer pay-what-you-wish admission every Wednesday evening. Plus, City Hall Presents hosts a dynamic free summer concert series in the City Hall Courtyard Wednesday evenings through August. Organized by the City of Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative [...]
Read more»June 4, 2013
Every Wednesday night this summer, the National Museum of American Jewish History opens its Old City doors for free (or for any sized donation) from 5 to 8 p.m. for its brand new Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesday events. Use this opportunity to visit Hemmed Up: Stories through Textiles which is set to visit the museum from July [...]
Read more»May 24, 2013
More than 2,000 museums across the country take part in a celebration of the military men and women who protect our country. The Blue Star Museums program provides active duty military personnel and their families with free admission from Memorial Day, May 27, through Labor Day, September 2 at many museums right in our backyard. [...]
Read more»May 13, 2013
There’s no Philly sports experience quite like attending a Philadelphia Union game at PPL Park — and spring is the perfect time to catch the team in action. Sitting on the banks of the Delaware River while watching professional soccer alongside thousands of raucous Union supporters is a must-do for any sports fan. This Wednesday, [...]
Read more»May 1, 2013
Take note, music fans. The Roots Picnic, the annual music extravaganza from our hometown hip-hop heroes, returns for its sixth year on June 1. With a reputation as the hardest working band in music, The Roots deliver a blockbuster day of concerts every year. This year’s show is set to hit Festival Pier at Penn’s [...]
Read more»May 1, 2013
The Curtis Institute of Music is a Philadelphia gem, training the next generation of classical musicians in a tuition-free, merit-based program. That means, every student — undergrad and graduate alike — is accepted solely on the basis of artistic talent and promise. With such a standard, virtuosity abounds. Curtis alumni have gone on to receive [...]
Read more»April 30, 2013
This Sunday, May 5, more than two dozen local chefs known for their brilliant burgers will compete for ultimate bragging rights during the Philadelphia Burger Brawl. A fundraiser for public elementary schools, Burger Brawl was conceived by Rob and Maggie Wasserman of Rouge, 500 Degrees and The Saint James to help supply Meredith Elementary school [...]
Read more»April 25, 2013
For a fine fix of retail therapy, shop local and score a deal during the Northern Liberties Spring Sidewalk Sale, this Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28. Nine top-notch independent retailers have collaborated to produce a two-day sidewalk sale on 2nd and 3rd streets in Northern Liberties (from Spring Garden to Girard) this weekend. From 11 [...]
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