June 19, 2013
The annual Manayunk Arts Fest, the largest outdoor art festival of its type in the area, returns to Main Street this weekend with some of the most innovative pieces of art ever to be seen at the annual fest. On Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, Manayunk welcomes more than 300 artists for a [...]
Read more»June 18, 2013
As the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania turns up the heat on its summer concerts. To ring in summer on the eve of the summer solstice, the arboretum hosts a Summer Solstice Salsa Party this Thursday, June 20, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Grab [...]
Read more»June 17, 2013
The phenomenal Parisian-imported pop-up fete, Dîner en Blanc returns to Philadelphia this August for its second year of intriguing white-clad celebrations. On Thursday, August 22, 2300 participants will take over an iconic Philadelphia public space for an evening of dining, drinking, dancing, fashion, music and pageantry. Dîner en Blanc started as a casual reunion for [...]
Read more»June 14, 2013
Have you experienced the awe-inspiring Hidden City Festival yet? If not, it’s high time to discover the incredible site-specific art installations within nine hidden-in-plain-sight Philadelphia venues. Running through June 30, the 10 projects at nine locations will be on view for just two more weeks. Each of the festival sites not only spotlight under-appreciated destinations, [...]
Read more»June 14, 2013
Two of summer’s favorite past times are coming together on Saturday, July 13 at Reading Terminal Market. Get ready for a grilled food and ice cream extravaganza at the annual Sidewalk Sizzle And Ice Cream Freeze. Some of Reading Terminal’s most popular vendors are setting up shop outside of the market on Filbert Street with [...]
Read more»June 11, 2013
Did you know you might be able to find lunch in your own backyard? Foraged Flavor author Tama Matsuoka Wong can tell you how. Join the author, James Beard Award winner and self-proclaimed weed eater and meadow doctor on a foraging field trip from Terrain at Styer’s in Glen Mills. The enchanting nursery and garden [...]
Read more»June 10, 2013
Update: Due to inclement weather, this event has been postponed until Thursday, June 20. Don’t be late for this very important date! From 6 to 9 p.m. this Thursday, June 13, the Philadelphia History Museum at The Atwater Kent invites guests to don their most elaborate hats and Cheshire Cat-sized smiles for Cocktails in the [...]
Read more»June 10, 2013
Last month, the sensational Philadelphia Night Market kicked off its third year of recurring street food festivals with the first event of its 2013 season in the Fairmount neighborhood, which brought out more than 20,000 attendees and more than 60 vendors dishing excellent edibles. The event does an incredible job of showcasing up-and-coming neighborhoods and [...]
Read more»June 10, 2013
In the continuing wave of alfresco markets to sprout in Philadelphia this summer, for one day only, the lively alfresco community space The Porch at 30th Street Station will transform into a full-fledged craft fair. On Saturday, June 15, University City District and VIX Emporium will team up to bring more than 50 artists and [...]
Read more»June 7, 2013
Get ready to rock out this Saturday, Philadelphia. The Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party returns to the Piazza for its second event of the season, and brings with it an impressive lineup of musical guests. No need to break the bank to attend this summer concert — Radio 104.5 Summer Block Parties are all free! [...]
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