June 13, 2013
This summer, slither into the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University to view an unusual display of science and artistry. In Serpentine, fine-arts photographer Mark Laita highlights the natural beauty of some of the world’s deadliest snakes and serpents. The exquisite exhibition will be on display in the Art of Science Gallery from June [...]
Read more»June 6, 2013
UPDATE: The June 13 casting call at Eastern State Penitentiary has been postponed due to inclement weather. Do you have what it takes to be Philadelphia’s next top model? The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation is looking for real-life Philadelphians to try their hand at modeling in a series of photo shoots throughout the neighborhoods [...]
Read more»June 6, 2013
In the dog days of summer there is nothing quite like the big picnic tables and extensive brew selections at open-air beer gardens. We have compiled a list of the city’s beer gardens, all boasting vast beer selections and festive outdoor seating. While we may have dubbed 2012 (and 2011) the summer of the beer [...]
Read more»June 5, 2013
All summer long, outdoor festivals abound in Philadelphia. To help you navigate through them all and find the ones you definitely do not want to miss, we’ve compiled our Summer Festivals roundup with all the festivals we could find taking place within the next few months. Whether you’re looking to dance to the music of [...]
Read more»June 4, 2013
From city to countryside, the Greater Philadelphia area boasts its fair share of farmers’ markets featuring local produce, meat, dairy products, baked items, jams, amish goods and more. Do your weekly grocery shopping in a relaxing, outdoor space with fellow local-loving Philadelphians. Philly’s markets don’t end at farmers’ markets, though. A handful of excellent open-air [...]
Read more»June 4, 2013
Explore the mysteries of prison food this weekend at Eastern State Penitentiary at its Prison Food Weekend event. On June 8 and 9, taste the meals that prisoners eat today, along with meals that were served hundreds of years ago, when Eastern State Penitentiary was a running prison. Sample fare like Nutraloaf (otherwise known as [...]
Read more»May 31, 2013
This spring, Moore College of Art and Design brings three new exhibitions to the walls and halls of The Galleries at Moore. For the 14th year, Philadelphia Sculptors brings the work of students from five of the Philadelphia area’s art schools together in one comprehensive exhibit at The Galleries at Moore. In 5 Into 1, [...]
Read more»May 22, 2013
Philadelphia’s skateboarding culture has deep roots — Love Park has long been a mecca for amateur and pro skaters, to great debate — and Franklin’s Paine Skatepark Fund has an ambitious mission to capture the passion of the city’s skateboarding community and open not only Paine’s Park, but also an extensive series of skateparks throughout [...]
Read more»May 17, 2013
Night Market Fairmount did not disappoint. How could it, really? The weather was gorgeous. The food vendors were out in droves. The beer was flowing. There were multiple stages with live music. Eastern State was open late and rocking out. And people came out in force. And sure, there were some lines at a lot [...]
Read more»May 16, 2013
[This spring, Visit Philly launched a new effort to promote 14 different neighborhoods surrounding Center City Philadelphia. With our new complementary "Philadelphia Neighborhoods" post series, Uwishunu is teaming up with Visit Philly to promote all the awesome dining, shopping, arts, nightlife, events and more within Philly's many exciting neighborhoods.] Tonight, Night Market Fairmount expects to [...]
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