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Enjoy the many museum exhibits, La Noche at The Kimmel Center, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Cruiser Olympia’s 125th Commissioning Celebration, Lunar New Year Celebrations, Black History Month Celebrations, BeethovenNOW with Emanuel Ax at the Kimmel Center, Philly Theatre Week, Philadelphia Auto Show, Blue Heaven Comedy Festival at FringeArts, First Friday, Occupation 1777 at the Powel House, Wine & Chocolate Parings at Chaddsford Winery, Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink, Ice Skating at the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens, Yards Brewing Co Tours, Irish Sessions at Plough and the Stars and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!
Special Bonus:
Our Guide to Restaurants and Fun Date Activities for Valentine’s Day ~ February 13 – 16 ~ Enjoy many romantic restaurants throughout Philadelphia for Valentine’s Day. We have a bonus section of fun date ideas at the bottom as well. And yes, Valentine’s Day is February 14, but some things take place the day before. ~ Our Guide to Restaurants and Fun Date Activities for Valentine’s Day ~
Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of February ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for February 2020 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
La Noche at The Kimmel Center ~ February 3 ~ FREE – Starts at 8 pm. Held at The Kimmel Center at 300 S Broad St. Enjoy the sexy rhythms of The Caribbean and Latin America as live bands serve up a caliente mix of music that really makes you want to move. Enjoy the The La NOCHE Band, followed by Gio Chamba. ~ La Noche at The Kimmel Center ~
Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ February 3 ~ Win $100! Starting at 9 pm enjoy Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Big Money!! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~
Our Guide to Chinese New Year Celebrations ~ February 3 – 8 ~ Enjoy delicious Chinese food, lion dances, create Chinese crafts and more! ~ Our Guide to Chinese New Year Celebrations ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ February 3 – 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ February 3 – 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Black History Month Celebrations ~ February 3 – 29 ~ Enjoy the many activities, events, free admission to museums and more throughout Philadelphia during Black History Month! ~ Black History Month Celebrations ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ February 3 – March 8 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~ February 3 – March 22 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road in Kennett Square. Free with general admission (timed tickets required). This special attraction creates an absolutely transcendent experience for orchid lovers, perching and planting the rarest and most beautiful of flora from conservatories to outdoors. ~ Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~
Franklin Square ~ Open 2019 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
Our Guide to Chinese New Year Celebrations ~ February 4 – 8 ~ Enjoy delicious Chinese food, lion dances, create Chinese crafts and more! ~ Our Guide to Chinese New Year Celebrations ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ February 4 – 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ February 4 – 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Black History Month Celebrations ~ February 4 – 29 ~ Enjoy the many activities, events, free admission to museums and more throughout Philadelphia during Black History Month! ~ Black History Month Celebrations ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ February 4 – March 8 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~ February 4 – March 22 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road in Kennett Square. Free with general admission (timed tickets required). This special attraction creates an absolutely transcendent experience for orchid lovers, perching and planting the rarest and most beautiful of flora from conservatories to outdoors. ~ Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~
Franklin Square ~ Open 2019 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
Cruiser Olympia’s 125th Commissioning Celebration ~ February 5 ~ FREE admission to Olympia as well as Submarine Becuna and the Museum. – 10 am – 3 pm. Held at the Independence Seaport Museum at 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. This celebration marks the 125th anniversary of the historic Cruiser Olympia’s commissioning. Visitors can go on guided tours of the ship, learn how to tie a knot like a sailor and lie in hammocks like crew members used to. Inside the museum, guests can discover more about the ship’s significance in the exhibit World War I: USS Olympia. This event kicks off months of special museum programming and events commemorating Olympia’s 125th anniversay. ~ Cruiser Olympia’s 125th Commissioning Celebration ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ February 5 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every Wednesday from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”, as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~
Our Guide to Chinese New Year Celebrations ~ February 5 – 8 ~ Enjoy delicious Chinese food, lion dances, create Chinese crafts and more! ~ Our Guide to Chinese New Year Celebrations ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ February 5 – 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ February 5 – 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Black History Month Celebrations ~ February 5 – 29 ~ Enjoy the many activities, events, free admission to museums and more throughout Philadelphia during Black History Month! ~ Black History Month Celebrations ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ February 5 – March 8 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~ February 5 – March 22 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road in Kennett Square. Free with general admission (timed tickets required). This special attraction creates an absolutely transcendent experience for orchid lovers, perching and planting the rarest and most beautiful of flora from conservatories to outdoors. ~ Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~
BeethovenNOW with Emanuel Ax at the Kimmel Center ~ February 6 – 8 ~ Held at Kimmel Center at 300 S. Broad Street. The Philadelphia Orchestra presents the final piano concerto for its series marking Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday, featuring pianist Emanuel Ax. Ax performs the legendary composer’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (Thursday and Saturday) and Piano Concerto No. 3 (Friday), along with Canadian composer Zosha Di Castri’s Lineage and Polish composer Wiltold Lutoslawski’s Concerto for Orchestra. ~ BeethovenNOW with Emanuel Ax at the Kimmel Center ~
Our Guide to Chinese New Year Celebrations ~ February 6 – 8 ~ Enjoy delicious Chinese food, lion dances, create Chinese crafts and more! ~ Our Guide to Chinese New Year Celebrations ~
Philly Theatre Week ~ February 6 – 16 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. This 11-day celebration showcases the city’s fantastic performing arts scene with more than 300 events and performances. ~ Philly Theatre Week ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ February 6 – 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ February 6 – 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Black History Month Celebrations ~ February 6 – 29 ~ Enjoy the many activities, events, free admission to museums and more throughout Philadelphia during Black History Month! ~ Black History Month Celebrations ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ February 6 – March 8 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~ February 6 – March 22 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road in Kennett Square. Free with general admission (timed tickets required). This special attraction creates an absolutely transcendent experience for orchid lovers, perching and planting the rarest and most beautiful of flora from conservatories to outdoors. ~ Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~
First Friday in Old City~ February 7 ~ Starts at 5 pm. Your chance to visit Art Galleries throughout Old City after normal hours. You will be able to talk to the art directors and possibly some of Philadelphia’s local artists. This also takes place as First Saturdays with select Art Galleries extending out to Fishtown. ~ First Fridays ~
First Friday in Manayunk ~ February 7 ~ Starts at 5 pm. Come enjoy art in Manayunk. Before or afterwards, enjoy a meal at the many restaurants, or stop in one of Manayunk’s wonderful specialty shops. ~ First Friday’s in Manayunk ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ February 7 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Samantha Wise – Weaving together mountain folk and neo-soul, this singer-songwriter channels vocalists like Joni Mitchell and Erykah Badu. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
Occupation 1777 at the Powel House ~ February 7 ~ 7 pm – 8:30 pm ~ Held at the Powel House at 244 S. 3rd Street. $14 – $20. Learn more about the tense political and social climate in Philadelphia during the winter of 1777-1778, when the British military occupied the city! This discussion is led by Christ Church historian Neil Ronk. British soldiers occupied the Powel House, the former home of Revolutionary-era power couple Samuel and Elizabeth Powel, for a brief time in the spring of 1778. ~ Occupation 1777 at the Powel House ~
Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Event ~ February 7 ~ Here is your chance to get a sneak peek of the 2020 Philly Auto Show while you dine and dance the night away around some of the finest automobiles in the world. Guests will be able to enjoy food, live music and more. Proceeds from the event benefit the nursing at The Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania. For more info, Click Here. Tickets, click here. ~ Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Event ~
Blue Heaven Comedy Festival at FringeArts ~ February 7 – 8 ~ 7 pm or 9:45 pm both nights. Held at FringeArts, 140 N at Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Laugh it up with up-and-coming comedians! This festival features hilarious stand-up sets, critically acclaimed one-person shows, creative sketches and more. ~ Blue Heaven Comedy Festival at FringeArts ~
BeethovenNOW with Emanuel Ax at the Kimmel Center ~ February 7 – 8 ~ Held at Kimmel Center at 300 S. Broad Street. The Philadelphia Orchestra presents the final piano concerto for its series marking Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday, featuring pianist Emanuel Ax. Ax performs the legendary composer’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (Thursday and Saturday) and Piano Concerto No. 3 (Friday), along with Canadian composer Zosha Di Castri’s Lineage and Polish composer Wiltold Lutoslawski’s Concerto for Orchestra. ~ BeethovenNOW with Emanuel Ax at the Kimmel Center ~
Our Guide to Chinese New Year Celebrations ~ February 7 – 8 ~ Enjoy delicious Chinese food, lion dances, create Chinese crafts and more! ~ Our Guide to Chinese New Year Celebrations ~
Philly Theatre Week ~ February 7 – 16 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. This 11-day celebration showcases the city’s fantastic performing arts scene with more than 300 events and performances. ~ Philly Theatre Week ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ February 7 – 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ February 7 – 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Black History Month Celebrations ~ February 7 – 29 ~ Enjoy the many activities, events, free admission to museums and more throughout Philadelphia during Black History Month! ~ Black History Month Celebrations ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ February 7 – March 8 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~ February 7 – March 22 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road in Kennett Square. Free with general admission (timed tickets required). This special attraction creates an absolutely transcendent experience for orchid lovers, perching and planting the rarest and most beautiful of flora from conservatories to outdoors. ~ Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~
BeethovenNOW with Emanuel Ax at the Kimmel Center ~ February 8 ~ Held at Kimmel Center at 300 S. Broad Street. The Philadelphia Orchestra presents the final piano concerto for its series marking Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday, featuring pianist Emanuel Ax. Ax performs the legendary composer’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (Thursday and Saturday) and Piano Concerto No. 3 (Friday), along with Canadian composer Zosha Di Castri’s Lineage and Polish composer Wiltold Lutoslawski’s Concerto for Orchestra. ~ BeethovenNOW with Emanuel Ax at the Kimmel Center ~
Our Guide to Chinese New Year Celebrations ~ February 8 ~ Enjoy delicious Chinese food, lion dances, create Chinese crafts and more! ~ Our Guide to Chinese New Year Celebrations ~
Blue Heaven Comedy Festival at FringeArts ~ February 8 ~ 7 pm and or 9:45 pm. Held at FringeArts, 140 N at Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Laugh it up with up-and-coming comedians! This festival features hilarious stand-up sets, critically acclaimed one-person shows, creative sketches and more. ~ Blue Heaven Comedy Festival at FringeArts ~
Wine & Chocolate Parings at Chaddsford Winery ~ February 8 – 23 (Saturdays & Sundays) & February 14 aka Valentine’s Day ~ Enjoy an intimate, sit-down wine and chocolate pairing. Savor 5 artisan chocolates carefully paired with their award-winning wines. For more details, click Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Chaddsford Winery.
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ February 8 & 9 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~
Philly Theatre Week ~ February 8 – 16 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. This 11-day celebration showcases the city’s fantastic performing arts scene with more than 300 events and performances. ~ Philly Theatre Week ~
Philadelphia Auto Show ~ February 8 – 17 ~ Vroom vroom to the Philadelphia Auto Show held at the Pennsylvania Convention! Visitors will be able to get up-close and personal with the newest pre-production vehicles that will soon be at dealerships around the region. The show will feature more than 700 concept, classic, luxury and exotic cars on display. It will be easy to navigate because all the vehicles are arranged by category. ~ Philadelphia Auto Show ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ February 8 – 23 ~ FREE (ice skating month of February, not to include skate rentals) Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ February 8 – 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Black History Month Celebrations ~ February 8 – 29 ~ Enjoy the many activities, events, free admission to museums and more throughout Philadelphia during Black History Month! ~ Black History Month Celebrations ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ February 8 – March 8 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~ February 8 – March 22 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road in Kennett Square. Free with general admission (timed tickets required). This special attraction creates an absolutely transcendent experience for orchid lovers, perching and planting the rarest and most beautiful of flora from conservatories to outdoors. ~ Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~
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Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ February 9 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~
Irish Sessions ~ February 9 ~ FREE – Every Sunday from 5 pm – 9 pm at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Enjoy musicians playing Irish music while enjoying drinks and or your dinner.
Wine & Chocolate Parings at Chaddsford Winery ~ February 9 – 23 (Saturdays & Sundays) & February 14 aka Valentine’s Day ~ Enjoy an intimate, sit-down wine and chocolate pairing. Savor 5 artisan chocolates carefully paired with their award-winning wines. For more details, click Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Chaddsford Winery.
Philly Theatre Week ~ February 9 – 16 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. This 11-day celebration showcases the city’s fantastic performing arts scene with more than 300 events and performances. ~ Philly Theatre Week ~
Philadelphia Auto Show ~ February 9 – 17 ~ Vroom vroom to the Philadelphia Auto Show held at the Pennsylvania Convention! Visitors will be able to get up-close and personal with the newest pre-production vehicles that will soon be at dealerships around the region. The show will feature more than 700 concept, classic, luxury and exotic cars on display. It will be easy to navigate because all the vehicles are arranged by category. ~ Philadelphia Auto Show ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ February 9 – 23 ~ FREE (ice skating month of February, not to include skate rentals) Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ February 9 – 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Black History Month Celebrations ~ February 9 – 29 ~ Enjoy the many activities, events, free admission to museums and more throughout Philadelphia during Black History Month! ~ Black History Month Celebrations ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ February 9 – March 8 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~ February 9 – March 22 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road in Kennett Square. Free with general admission (timed tickets required). This special attraction creates an absolutely transcendent experience for orchid lovers, perching and planting the rarest and most beautiful of flora from conservatories to outdoors. ~ Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens ~
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