February 14, 2013
Get ready to hit the Facebook “Like” button on this one. Calling all summer concertgoers: the Grammy winners and Spotify-playlist staple, fun. is headed to Philadelphia on Friday, July 19 to perform at the Mann Center. fun., an American indie rock band, is led by the talented powerhouse vocalist Nate Ruess alongside Jack Antonoff on [...]
Read more»January 24, 2013
The 2013 Roots Picnic musical lineup was released earlier this week, and the roster does not disappoint. This year’s show returns to Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing on Saturday, June 1 and as always, the lineup boasts talent from a wide range of genres, including Gary Clark Jr., Solange, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, How To Dress Well, Naughty By Nature and, of course, The Roots. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 25 at noon, at ticketmaster.com. Check out Philly 360° for the full 2013 Roots Picnic lineup and a video from last year’s festivities. [Philly 360°]
January 3, 2013
Celebrate all things winter and music at the Piazza on Saturday, January 26 from noon-5 p.m. as Radio 104.5′s Winter Jam returns by popular demand for the third annual outdoor winter festival. The fest is a mecca for winter sports lovers and music mavens. Feel the action of the Winter X Games while checking out [...]
Read more»October 11, 2012
The booziest block party west of Broad Street is back this Saturday, October 13, with eight hours of beer, food and music. Bloktoberfest, returning for its fourth year, takes over South Street from Broad to 18th Streets from noon-8 p.m. There’s so much to look forward to, including dozens of brews, a great selection of [...]
Read more»October 10, 2012
There’s no denying Philadelphia is where it’s at for great local music culture in the tri-state area. But the Before the Bridge Music Festival does back up a valid argument with its annual gathering that there is, in fact, a ton of noteworthy musicians you can see just over the state line in Collingswood. The [...]
Read more»October 1, 2012
Penn Treaty Park is a favorite among Philadelphians for its scenic Delaware Riverside location. Plus, there’s no better place to celebrate the local history, community, commerce and culture of Fishtown than Penn Treaty Park. To wit, the Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA) will present the 5th Annual RiverCity Festival on October 6, from noon-5 p.m. at [...]
Read more»September 27, 2012
Here’s one to mark your calendar for: the fourth annual Bloktoberfest returns for 2012 on Saturday, October 13, taking over South Street from Broad to 18th Streets from noon-8 p.m. with craft beer, food trucks and multiple stages of live music. It’s truly one of the fall’s more epic festivals, and we wanted to give [...]
Read more»September 25, 2012
West Philadelphia’s The Woodlands, a National Historic Landmark mansion, cemetery and grounds, will host the annual GO WEST! Craft Fest this Saturday, September 29. More than 60 local artisan vendors will bring their creations, including jewelry, accessories, ceramics, soaps, candles, toys, tea, home goods, clothing, prints, cards and much more. A variety of live music [...]
Read more»September 17, 2012
We told you it was festival season. With Oktoberfest kicking into gear and Live Arts/Fringe going strong through this weekend, it’s prime time for a fall festival. And PhilaMOCA and The Institute Bar are teaming up to throw one. This Saturday, September 22 from noon-8 p.m., the 12th Street Art & Music Festival wil take [...]
Read more»September 5, 2012
It’s back: the famous Northern Liberties Music Fest, followed by the A Full Plate Rib Cook-off. This Saturday, September 8, as we mentioned a few weeks ago, the double whammy of an event in Northern Liberties returns to Liberty Lands Park. Head out for fantastic ribs prepared by individual and restaurant contestants, plus the commemorative, [...]
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