May 20, 2013
This summer, University City’s verdant Drexel Park is set to be the site of Eighties-themed awesomeness every Thursday. Beginning Thursday, June 20, University City District and The Awesome Fest, in collaboration with Drexel University, kick off a free eight-week summer film series at Drexel Park, one of the city’s most scenic new green spaces. Films [...]
Read more»April 23, 2013
Awesome Fest is set to bring the ’80s back to Philadelphia this summer with a 10-week film and music festival featuring performances and outdoor movie screenings at parks across the city. The festival kicks off with a performance by The Psychedelic Furs at the Trocadero Theatre on June 14 at 8 p.m. In the following [...]
Read more»July 31, 2012
Due to last week’s storms, The Awesome Fest’s planned screening of Ghostbusters in Liberty Lands Park was postponed until tonight, Tuesday, July 31 at 9 p.m. Catch this classic 80s film on The Awesome Fest’s new state-of-the-art, 30-foot outdoor airscreen appropriately named “The Awesome Screen.” And the event is accompanied by a marshmallow roast to complete the night of perfect summer entertainment. Don’t forget The Awesome Fest airs movies every Saturday on Race Street Pier, in addition to the weekly Thursday series at Liberty Lands. So, well, awesome. [The Awesome Fest]
July 18, 2012
It’s summer, which means we’ve been bitten by the outdoor movie bug. Here’s another great series for your outdoor movie fix. The Northern Liberties Neighbors Association, partnering with Awesome Fest, has kicked off its annual free Summer Movie Series at Liberty Lands Park. Don’t forget your leggings, tube socks and neon garb because this year, [...]
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 [...]
Read more»April 12, 2012
The 2nd Annual Philadelphia Science Festival is bigger and better than last year’s, which was in and of itself a huge success. One of the most exciting programs is a first-ever partnership with Awesome Fest to present the Science Festival Film Fest. The festival, April 21-29, will offer more than a dozen science- and technology-themed [...]
Read more»September 1, 2011
[Summer in Philadelphia is action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we'll be rounding up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] Happy September! We refuse to let [...]
Read more»August 26, 2011
After its summer success, the free outdoor film series Awesome Fest is extending its awesome-ness into the fall, continuing on Thursdays through September 18. The film series, which features titles from both the indie and Hollywood movie circuits, holds its screenings at the Piazza at Schmidts, the perfect place to spend a late summer (and [...]
Read more»August 16, 2011
[Summer in Philadelphia is action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we'll be rounding up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • Tinto Tuesdays: This tasty new [...]
Read more»July 8, 2011
Nothing says summer like movies under the stars. Al fresco screenings are taking place across Philadelphia, providing a perfect date activity, time with friends, and an opportunity to see some really great films. Best of all, many of the screenings are free, leaving extra money for popcorn and ice cream. Check out the outdoor movies [...]
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