June 17, 2013
This summer, some of Philly’s most talented local artists take the stage at the Race Street Pier for Third Thursdays Live and Local, a new free music series featuring both established and up-and-coming talent. The first performance is this Thursday, June 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. and celebrates Black Music Month. This week, listen [...]
Read more»June 6, 2013
Few things make a better pair than summer and live music. While some of this summer’s concert series require purchasing a ticket purchase and planning ahead, many are free and open to the public, making for the perfect option for last-minute diversions. As always, you can reference our events calendar to see what’s happening on [...]
Read more»December 21, 2012
Ring in 2013 with either of two free fireworks shows on the Delaware River Waterfront as SugarHouse Casino once again presents a double dose of New Year’s fun. The first show, at 6 p.m., is titled “The Fire Within” and set to a family-friendly musical soundtrack of “Fire Bird Suite,” “Call of the Champions,” “Four [...]
Read more»August 17, 2012
From alfresco dining to outdoor festivals, summer’s the best season to get outdoors and enjoy the longer days and always fun summer nights. There’s always something going on, but don’t forget to stop and take in the natural beauty Philadelphia has to offer. Inspired by a question from a Uwishunu reader (thanks!), we’ve decided to [...]
Read more»June 5, 2012
One of the many things we adore about summer in the city is the chance to catch new and favorite flicks in various locations outdoors just as the sun goes down. In addition to seeing free screenings at spots like Liberty Lands park in NoLibs, The Trocadero, Sugarhouse Casino and PhilaMOCA, the Delaware River Waterfront [...]
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Check out the video above to meet Drew Becher, President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and learn about what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia.
Get inside access to PHS’s annual showcase event, the Philadelphia International Flower Show, the perfect breath of fresh air to match this warm weather.
Read more about PHS’s citywide horticultural efforts in our coverage of the great organization.
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org
Race Street Pier
Columbus Boulevard at Race Street on the Delaware River
www.racestreetpier.com
Check out the video above to meet Drew Becher, President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and learn about what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia. Get inside access to PHS’s annual showcase event, the Philadelphia International Flower Show, the perfect breath of fresh air to match this warm weather. Read more about PHS’s [...]
Read more»May 25, 2012
Saturday and Sunday May 26-27 this holiday weekend, the scenic Race Street Pier on the Delaware River Waterfront will be hosting fun Memorial Day celebrations to ring in summer 2012. Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas will present “Strong Roots: A Latin Arts Explosion” featuring live musical performances by Johnny Cruz’s Latin Jazz Ensemble, Zumba exercise sessions, cultural [...]
Read more»May 4, 2012
Race Street Pier, that cool new outdoor space with incredible views of the waterfront at the end of Race Street, will host an entertaining series of programs and activities throughout the summer to entice new visitors and to excite park regulars. First up, the Race Street Pier program schedule will include a series called “Park [...]
Read more»October 27, 2011
Start your Halloween weekend off right with a free screening of the 1956 classic, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, outdoors at the gorgeous Race Street Pier. The so-called Lawn Chair Drive-in is the longest running outdoor community film series in the United States. Established in 1994, the Lawn Chair Drive-In film series has earned [...]
Read more»October 6, 2011
The Friends of Race Street Pier are joining forces with the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation to host a First Friday party on the pier, October 7, 7-9 p.m. The new Race Street Connector, a special stretch of Race between 2nd and Columbus Boulevard leading from Old City to the gorgeous Race Street Pier, is set [...]
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