July 26, 2012
*UPDATE: July 27 concert rescheduled to this Friday, August 10, 6-9 p.m. The awesome FDR Park Summer Concert Series continues this Friday, July 27, providing you with the perfect way to kick off your weekend. On stage will be Toy Soldiers and Thom McCarthy, with the South Philly Food Co-op attending as well as a [...]
Read more»July 25, 2012
Rock out in Rittenhouse Square during the 22nd annual “Concerts in the Park” series, sponsored by Philadelphia Weekly. The free concert series, back in its Rittenhouse Square location after last year’s transfer to the Piazza, attracts hundreds with live music from reputable local and national bands spanning musical genres from jazz to rock, country to [...]
Read more»July 24, 2012
Walking down Walnut Street around Rittenhouse Square might surprise you this summer. Next to the great hotels, restaurants and shops, you might find yourself in a little green oasis, with a long table and brightly colored chairs fit for the Mad Hatter’s tea party. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Pop-Up Garden on 19th and Walnut Streets [...]
Read more»July 23, 2012
On Tuesday, July 31, Franklin Square turns 6. Historic Philadelphia is throwing a party to celebrate the special day. From noon-3 p.m., join Franklin Square for a free afternoon of fun activities for the whole family. Enjoy a slice of birthday cake or make your own birthday hat. Ben Franklin will also be at the [...]
Read more»July 3, 2012
Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company (CCTC) is bringing Thornton Wilder’s American classic Our Town to numerous regional outdoor parks throughout the month of July. CCTC is now in its eighth summer of producing free theater under the stars in the Greater Philadelphia area. With its current production of Our Town, CCTC celebrates the moments of everyday [...]
Read more»June 27, 2012
Exciting summer news: Earlier this month, Mayor Nutter, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy hosted a grand opening ceremony for Wheel Fun Rentals, a brand new bike rental service for Philadelphia. Residents of and visitors to Philadelphia can now rent Fuji hybrid two-wheels, surrey bikes, tandem bikes, deuce coupe bikes and Segways [...]
Read more»June 25, 2012
Start your Independence Day festivities early with the Friends of Penn Treaty Park on Saturday, June 30, from 6:30 p.m. on, starting with live music and a fantastically fun fireworks display over the Delaware River to follow. Grab your blankets or lawn chairs and spread out over seven acres of beautiful open green space and [...]
Read more»June 7, 2012
One of Pennsylvania Horticultural Society President Drew Becher’s most exciting and widely appealing ventures is the PHS Pop-Up Garden concept, which launched last June in a long-vacant lot at 20th and Market Streets. The idea behind the pop-up garden was to convert unused land into a temporary green oasis, growing vegetables, herbs, grains and flowers [...]
Read more»June 5, 2012
What do you get when you mix eight pianos, eight artists and eight public spaces? The University City Public Piano Project, of course! From June 7-17, University City District will present Heart & Soul: The University City Public Piano Project, an interactive public art exhibition featuring eight artist-decorated pianos on sidewalks, in parks and public [...]
Read more»June 4, 2012
Want a little live music with your al fresco lunch? The Center City District Lunchtime Concert Series returns starting this Wednesday, June 6 for a summer of free-of-charge musical accompaniment to your lunchtime at a different Center City park each week. Each week’s concert takes place from noon-1:30 p.m. and features a different performing artist [...]
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