March 25, 2013
In celebration of Greek Independence Day, Opa is hosting a feast of a party. Take the mundane out of Monday with an affordable (and delicious) five-course dinner. For $25, indulge in meal that will have your taste buds thinking you’ve transported to Greece. The dinner starts out with homemade bread and spreads, olives, feta cheese [...]
Read more»October 4, 2012
Every fall, Philadelphia celebrates National Coming Out Day with OutFest, a huge block party in the heart of the Gayborhood, featuring drag shows, games, bar crawls, live music and shopping. Philadelphia was one of the first cities to organize around National Coming Out Day on a large scale by creating a block party to showcase [...]
Read more»October 3, 2012
One of our all-time favorite street festivals of the entire year is back this weekend. The 2012 Midtown Village Fall Festival takes over six blocks of 13th Street for eight hours of food and fun this Saturday, October 6. This annual fest, returning for its seventh year, is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of [...]
Read more»September 24, 2012
More than a dozen bars, lounges and coffee houses across Philadelphia will once again donate a percentage of their day’s proceeds to help fund four local HIV/AIDS service organizations during the third annual Bar AIDS this Thursday, September 27. Bar AIDS is part of a national movement that began in Chicago seven years ago and [...]
Read more»August 13, 2012
Whether it’s happy hour, lunch or dinner, Philadelphia is loaded with a variety of options to enjoy helpings of Mahi Mahi, chicken and black bean Taco Tuesday dealage every week. Adding to the mix is Marcie Turney’s BYOT joint, Lolita, rolling out a one-night, cash-only taco menu this Tuesday, August 14. A seat at the [...]
Read more»August 6, 2012
The shops of Midtown Village are teaming up to host a Summer Sidewalk Sale this Friday, August 10. For eight hours, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., some of your favorite local boutiques will be rolling out onto the sidewalks to vend summer-perfect goodies. Scarlet Fiorella, Duross & Langel, Paper on Pine, Open House and Verde will [...]
Read more»July 19, 2012
Opa’s addition of their backyard Drury Beer Garden in Midtown Village is in full swing for the summer. Open Monday-Saturday at 5 p.m. until last call, the outdoor city space which has its own entrance on Drury Street offers a playful, nostalgic environment providing ping pong, picnic tables, colorful seating and a vintage dresser from [...]
Read more»July 12, 2012
Even though Pink Floyd tells us that “we don’t need no education,” we might have to disagree. MindSpot, a new organization devoted to continuing adult arts education in Philadelphia, has launched a new program of short courses and workshops at The Plastic Club in Center City. Classes and workshops cover a wide range of topics [...]
Read more»June 21, 2012
Here’s a nifty little date-night package. Fish Restaurant (just opened its doors again) and the nearby Wilma Theater are joining forces to bring you “dinner and a show” from now until July 1. Dine under the stars in Fish’s new courtyard while enjoying the new small plates menu (or grab a drink on Wednesdays during [...]
Read more»June 7, 2012
The 23rd annual Pride Day LGBT Parade and Festival takes place during International Gay and Lesbian Pride Month and features live music, DJs, food, drinks and a festive parade that runs from the gayborhood to Penn’s Landing. It all goes down this Sunday, June 10, and the theme is “Pride Links Us Together.” The Parade [...]
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