May 14, 2013
On Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 some of the best high-school crews from all over the United States and Canada compete along the Schuylkill River at the annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the largest and oldest high-school regatta in the country. Look for teams from 194 schools racing along the Schuylkill this weekend. Cheer [...]
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Searching for well-worn flannel shirts, old vinyl records or handmade duct-tape wallets? Report directly to the Punk Rock Flea Market this weekend, May 18-19. Now spanning two days, the R5 Productions-organized market includes more than 500 private and commercial vendors peddling any sort of flea-market find imaginable — everything from old record collections and funky [...]
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This summer, take it down to the river. With a full calendar of outdoor events, the Delaware River waterfront is poised to be the site of serious fun in the sun and after dark. On the PA banks, the Delaware River Waterfront is home to year-round attractions like the Independence Seaport Museum and Race Street [...]
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Young professionals from all fields are set to come together to raise money for multiple sclerosis on Saturday, May 18 at the inaugural Preakness at the Piazza event. Ladies, don your derby hats, and gentlemen, put on your most stylish bow tie. This evening of merriment celebrates the historic Preakness Stakes horse race while raising [...]
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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, [...]
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The excellent Odunde Festival, one of the longest-running and largest African-American festivals is set to return for its 38th year, June 2-9. Odunde, a local cultural organization with a mission of serving the need for cultural enrichment in the African-American community, hosts its marquee event annually, celebrating traditions originating with the Yoruba people of Nigeria, [...]
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College lacrosse’s most talented stars will take up their game at Lincoln Financial Field this Memorial Day Weekend for the 2013 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships. From Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27, semifinals and championships take over the NFL Eagles’ home turf for a fun-filled time for all. Cheer on your favorite team as [...]
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Fairmount’s neighbor, Brewerytown, greets spring with arts and crafts, food trucks, live music and much more during its annual Brewerytown Spring Festival on Saturday, May 18. Girard Avenue from 27th to 28th Streets shuts down to traffic and opens up for spring festival fun from noon to 5 p.m. More than twenty of Philly’s favorite [...]
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Guys, it’s time to go shopping. On the heels of the opening of chic menswear shop Suitsupply, online custom menswear company Indochino opened an outpost of its itinerant tailor over the weekend on Walnut Street. Following its success in New York, Chicago, Boston and Washington D.C., Indochino hosts its first pop-up shop in Philadelphia through [...]
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Listen up, wheat beer lovers. The South Philadelphia Tap Room’s all-time favorite event, the Wheat Beer Fest, is back for its eighth year of brew-fueled goodness. On Saturday, May 18 from noon to 8 p.m., more than 30 wheat beers flow for just $3 a piece. Available beers include Wheaties from Philadelphia Brewing Company and [...]
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