
December 12, 2012
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always 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 round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] It’s 12/12/12, the last triple-repetitive date [...]
Read more»November 16, 2012
Posted by Brittany Thomas
Posted on November 16, 2012 | Brittany Thomas
One of restaurants’ and bars’ busiest nights of the entire year is the night before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21. Hometown friends reunite, offices are closed the next morning and there’s a general feel-good skip in people’s step as the promise of a delicious Thanksgiving feast hovers on the horizon. Since Thanksgiving Eve is the unofficial [...]
Read more»October 15, 2012
Prohibition, the alcohol-free period in American history between 1919 and 1933, made a huge cultural impact on our nation and continues to be an influential, intriguing slice of history today. From TV shows like HBO’s Atlantic City-set Boardwalk Empire to festive 1920s celebrations around the city, the Philadelphia region toasts to Prohibition all year long. [...]
Read more»July 16, 2012
Philadelphia’s thriving music scene is widely recognized, with rising local artists like Dr. Dog and Chiddy Bang, plus icons like Questlove, gaining national recognition. But for those who love to laugh (that’s everybody, in case you forgot), the city’s burgeoning comedy scene is also worth some attention. The comedy community in the 2-1-5 has been [...]
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