January 3, 2013
Exciting news for all the night owls out there: Philadelphia is continuing to live up to its late-night capital of the United States reputation, appointed by Esquire a few months back. Stephen Starr’s Pod in University City is now joining the late-night ranks, offering a new late-night happy hour from 9 p.m.-close, Sunday through Thursday. [...]
Read more»January 2, 2013
All January long, the Franklin Institute and National Constitution Center are offering joint tickets for their faithful patrons. Check out the Franklin Institute’s featured exhibit Titanic and the National Constitution Center’s featured exhibit American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition for the price of one from January 2-31. Both exhibits are hugely popular, and [...]
Read more»December 20, 2012
If you’re gifted with a new e-gadget this season, keep this tip in mind: the Free Library’s gadget gurus can help you make the most of your new device. Stop by the Central Library lobby to meet with a tech pro from 2-4 p.m. on December 26-28 or January 2-4. Learn how to download any of 80,000 ebooks to your Kindle or Nook, or discover the hidden features of your new iPad or Windows 8 tablet. The best part is that they’ll also help you get materials from the library’s extensive digital collections. Don’t have a library card? They can also sign you up for one right on the spot. [Free Library]
December 18, 2012
Just in time for the holidays, the Sixers are offering several great ticket packages, including discounted multi-game options and the popular Family & Friends package complete with food and drink. This year’s team is young, exciting and has a budding All Star in point guard Jrue Holiday, so if you haven’t had an opportunity to [...]
Read more»December 17, 2012
This Friday is a great opportunity to visit the Academy of Natural Sciences. Not only will you be able to explore the treasures of the nation’s oldest natural history museum, you get to visit on a steep discount. In honor of the museum’s bicentennial this year, ANSP has been offering two-for-the price-of-one admission every 21st day of the month. The [...]
Read more»December 13, 2012
The weather outside is kind of frightful — but here’s something delightful: Audrey Claire COOK is feting the season with a “12 Days Of COOKmas” promotion. Today through Christmas Eve, December 13-24, enjoy a daily rotating discount on different items in COOK’s impressive inventory. The collaborative kitchen/classroom has a highly curated pantry of cookware, [...]
Read more»December 10, 2012
All week long, December 10-17, enjoy major discounts at select Philadelphia Orchestra concerts thanks to PECO’s “Power Week” promotion. Music enthusiasts can spend a mere $10 to gain access into the acclaimed orchestra’s concerts. But there’s even more exciting news. For those who are too busy to attend a full length concert, or don’t want [...]
Read more»December 4, 2012
Happy 125th Birthday, Penn Museum! One of Philadelphia’s most treasured institutions is celebrating a century and a quarter this Thursday, December 6, with an all-day open house — including free admission for all. If you enjoy adding obscure tricks to your life toolbox, it might be time to consider adding mummy preservation to the list. [...]
Read more»November 29, 2012
The 12 days of Christmas are about true love for beer — at Percy Street Barbecue, at least. With the largest selection of craft beer cans you can find in the city — it was named #1 Place In America For Craft Beer In Cans earlier this year — Percy Street can offer you a [...]
Read more»November 29, 2012
Rittenhouse Row celebrates the joyous season throughout the month beginning this weekend and every Saturday through December 15. Keeping with the festive spirit in preparation for the holidays, Rittenhouse Row will spread the cheer throughout Philadelphia with special events like free pictures with Santa at the TD Bank location on the corner of 18th and [...]
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