May 3, 2013
Drumroll, please. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Center City Jazz Festival makes its return Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11. Festival founder and musician Ernest Stuart — who began the festival last year with a Kickstarter campaign and a dream — brings his music fest back in 2013, but this [...]
Read more»November 28, 2012
With a nip in the air and the holidays near, this is arguably the most romantic time of the year. In case you’re in need of some amatory ideas, we’ve rounded up some of the best holiday date ideas in and around Philadelphia. Some are tried-and-true seasonal favorites year after year, some may be new [...]
Read more»November 5, 2012
The Free Library of Philadelphia is continuing its Year of Dickens theme with a pub crawl to honor the 200-year anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth with a spirited, beer-filled celebration. On Saturday, November 10, the Free Library’s young friends group, the Raven Society, will host the pub crawl, aimed at raising money for the library. [...]
Read more»July 16, 2012
Philadelphia’s thriving music scene is widely recognized, with rising local artists like Dr. Dog and Chiddy Bang, plus icons like Questlove, gaining national recognition. But for those who love to laugh (that’s everybody, in case you forgot), the city’s burgeoning comedy scene is also worth some attention. The comedy community in the 2-1-5 has been [...]
Read more»March 9, 2012
It’s almost that time of the year when everyone is a little bit Irish — St. Patrick’s Day. Fortunately, there are plenty of great authentic Irish pubs in Philadelphia where you can grab a pint and offer a toast to Danny Boy. Whether you’re looking for a place to make a few hundred new best [...]
Read more»May 31, 2011
Philly Beer Week is fast approaching, kicking off this Friday, June 3 and taking over bars and restaurants throughout Philadelphia for ten days of sudsy celebrations. Festivities range from special beer dinners to our With Love Beer Garden at the Four Seasons. You can check out our general Beer Week primer for an overview. Plus, [...]
Read more»February 11, 2009
Photo: Anthony Lawton in Buddy Felch Starting February 12th, you can see an original play and enjoy a pint of beer in an authentic Irish atmosphere for just $10. Brat Productions presents Pub Theatre Fest @ Fergie’s in Center City. Six shows can be seen over nine days (Feb. 12″”28). See the English epic Beowulf, [...]
Read more»February 9, 2009
 Ah, Valentine’s Day. It’s almost here, and we all have our stories of true love, heartbreak, and stories about the ‘one who got away’. Well, why not share those stories with some other kindred spirits, while drinking some spirits? Thanks to Philadelphia’s Raven Society, you can head on over to Fergie’s Pub tomorrow, to [...]
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