May 8, 2013
Take a look at Philadelphia’s varied and impressive architecture this spring and summer at The Preservation Alliance’s Architectural Walking Tours. The guided tours return for 2013 with an abundance of informative, themed tours in a ton of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. Begin touring as soon as tonight, May 8, with a look at the stately and neoclassical [...]
Read more»May 7, 2013
Discover a wide array of Philadelphia landmarks — both lesser-known and familiar — during Philadelphia Open House Tours, May 13-19. Returning for the 2013 spring season, The Philadelphia Open House Tours are a special event hosted by the Philadelphia Hospitality, Inc., an organization which offers insider-access specialty tours all year long. This round of tours [...]
Read more»April 23, 2013
Fairmount’s historic prison, Eastern State Penitentiary, is set to host a number of excellent events in the upcoming weeks, from a fun event in partnership with the Fairmount Night Market to a reception for the 2013 season. There are even more events on tap coming later this spring and summer, so stay tuned! Check out [...]
Read more»March 26, 2013
As the spring season approaches, the hugely popular City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program tours are launching upgraded excursions for the 2013 season, offering great opportunities to take in some of the more than 3,600 murals in the city. With a number of new tours like Speciality Trolley Tours, Mural Arts Masterpieces and Mural Arts [...]
Read more»March 11, 2013
Eastern State Penitentiary is kicking off their Spring 2013 season with a full day of free admission. On Friday, March 15, get a first look (and a free look!) at Eastern State Penitentiary’s new 2013 programming. Eastern State’s new Spring tours and exhibits feature an array of items that will give guests an even deeper [...]
Read more»February 4, 2013
Valentine’s Day doesn’t just mean dinner, candy and flowers, it also means a number of cool, alternative date ideas at many of Philadelphia’s most popular museums and attractions. There are events for everyone, whether you’re looking to party like a bootlegger, learn about the romantic significance behind well-known pieces of art, or experience chocolate making [...]
Read more»January 30, 2013
February is already here which means museums, galleries and organizations around the city are hosting events to celebrate Black History Month. Philadelphia has a rich African-African history and culture, so the city is buzzing with events fit for anyone. Our collection of Black History Month events include everything from month-long exhibits, to one night only [...]
Read more»December 28, 2012
Businessman/Engineer Evan Malone launched the first edition of Nextfab, a for-profit, co-op laboratory building equipped with digital workshop machines, in January 2010 in the University City Science Center. Now, four successful years later, his tech mecca will expand to knew ground. NextFab invites you to celebrate the opening of its brand new facility located at [...]
Read more»December 26, 2012
Celebrate the architectural and urban design accomplishments of Philadelphia with the Philadelphia Center for Architecture’s latest cool walking tour, Emergence of a Modern Metropolis. Each Saturday through March 2013, this two-hour city circuit explores elements of Philadelphia’s structural evolution from its historical beginnings to its contemporary additions. Focal points include the Victorian interior of the [...]
Read more»December 12, 2012
If you feel like the only person in the city to miss out on the Philly Photo Day exhibition opening, then leave no regrets for the New Year with the Philly Photo Day Billboard Trolley Tour on Thursday, December 20. It’s one tour of the city that won’t take you back in time via horse-drawn [...]
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