Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, January 13 – 20!

‘Many Mid-January Activities To Do In Philadelphia!’

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Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Center City District Restaurant Week, Community Night At The Franklin Institute, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Sittin’ In: Live Sessions Featuring Sara Serpa & André Matos at the Kimmel Center, The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music, Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum, Benjamin Franklin Celebrations, Philly Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Prohibition: 100 Years at the National Liberty Museum, The Philly POPS Present Hamlisch: With Love at the Kimmel Center, Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Lunar New Year at the Penn Museum, Hair O’ the Dog Party, Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink, Ice Skating at the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Yards Brewing Co Tours, Irish Sessions at Plough and the Stars, Martin Luther King Day Activities and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!

 

Monday, January 13

 

Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours Month of January ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for January 2020 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~

Community Night At The Franklin Institute ~ January 13 ~ FREE – 5 pm – 8 pm at The Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Here kids and families can explore the museum’s permanent exhibits and take part in interactive science activities after regular museum hours. The museum shines a spotlight on local partner organizations that offer science-related activities or resources! ~ Community Night At The Franklin Institute ~   

Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ January 13 ~ Win $100! Starting at 9 pm enjoy Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old CityBig Money!! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~

The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~ January 13 – 19 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this Tony Award production of an Egyptian orchestra that boards the wrong bus on the way to a show and ends up in a remote desert town in Israel. The band brings the town to life in surprising ways, showing that even a brief visit from strangers can be unforgettable. ~ The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~

Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~ January 13 – 19 ~ FREE (with reserved ticket) (Select Dates of Jan 10 – 13 & 16 – 19) Held at the Independence Seaport Museum at 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~

Center City District Restaurant Week ~ January 13 – 24 ~ Enjoy 3 course meals for lunch or dinner set at prix fixe prices throughout restaurants in Philadelphia! ~ Center City District Restaurant Week ~

Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ January 13 – February 23, 2020 ~ 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 ~ January 13 – February 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 ~

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ January 13 – March 8, 2020 ~ 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 ~

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 ~

 

Tuesday, January 14

 

The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~ January 14 – 19 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this Tony Award production of an Egyptian orchestra that boards the wrong bus on the way to a show and ends up in a remote desert town in Israel. The band brings the town to life in surprising ways, showing that even a brief visit from strangers can be unforgettable. ~ The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~

Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~ January 14 – 19 ~ FREE (with reserved ticket) (Select Dates of Jan 10 – 13 & 16 – 19) Held at the Independence Seaport Museum at 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~

Center City District Restaurant Week ~ January 14 – 24 ~ Enjoy 3 course meals for lunch or dinner set at prix fixe prices throughout restaurants in Philadelphia! ~ Center City District Restaurant Week ~

Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ January 14 – February 23, 2020 ~ 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 ~ January 14 – February 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 ~

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ January 14 – March 8, 2020 ~ 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 ~

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 ~

 

Wednesday, January 15

 

Pay-What-You-Wish ~ January 15 ~ 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 ~ 

Sittin’ In: Live Sessions Featuring Sara Serpa & André Matos at the Kimmel Center ~ January 15 ~ FREE – 9 pm at The Kimmel Center at  300 S. Broad Street. This monthly jam session features vocalist Sara Serpa and guitarist André Matos, who together create alluring music that feels deeply personal and poetic. The artist’s shared Portuguese culture and life in New York City influences their musical identity. ~ Sittin’ In: Live Sessions Featuring Sara Serpa & André Matos at the Kimmel Center ~

The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~ January 15 – 19 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this Tony Award production of an Egyptian orchestra that boards the wrong bus on the way to a show and ends up in a remote desert town in Israel. The band brings the town to life in surprising ways, showing that even a brief visit from strangers can be unforgettable. ~ The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~

Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~ January 15 – 19 ~ FREE (with reserved ticket) (Select Dates of Jan 10 – 13 & 16 – 19) Held at the Independence Seaport Museum at 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~

Center City District Restaurant Week ~ January 15 – 24 ~ Enjoy 3 course meals for lunch or dinner set at prix fixe prices throughout restaurants in Philadelphia! ~ Center City District Restaurant Week ~

Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ January 15 – February 23, 2020 ~ 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 ~ January 15 – February 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 ~

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ January 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 ~

 

Thursday, January 16

 

The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~ January 16 – 19 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this Tony Award production of an Egyptian orchestra that boards the wrong bus on the way to a show and ends up in a remote desert town in Israel. The band brings the town to life in surprising ways, showing that even a brief visit from strangers can be unforgettable. ~ The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~

Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~ January 16 – 19 ~ FREE (with reserved ticket) (Select Dates of Jan 10 – 13 & 16 – 19) Held at the Independence Seaport Museum at 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~

Benjamin Franklin Celebrations ~ January 16 – 20 ~ FREE & Paid activities & events throughout Philadelphia in celebration of Ben Franklin’s Birthday, that was on January 17, 1706. ~ Benjamin Franklin Celebrations ~

Center City District Restaurant Week ~ January 16 – 24 ~ Enjoy 3 course meals for lunch or dinner set at prix fixe prices throughout restaurants in Philadelphia! ~ Center City District Restaurant Week ~

Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ January 16 – February 23, 2020 ~ 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 ~ January 16 – February 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 ~

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ January 16 – March 8, 2020 ~ 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 ~

 

Friday, January 17

 

Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ January 17 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 ~    

Prohibition: 100 Years at the National Liberty Museum ~ January 17 ~ 7 pm – 9 pm at 10 pm at the National Liberty Museum at 321 Chestnut Street. $45 per person. Discover what life was really like in Prohibition-era Philadelphia while enjoying beer from Flying Fish Brewery and spirits from Boardroom Distillery. A mixology class, Prohibition trivia and an interactive murder mystery performance with Riddlesbrood Theatre Company round out the fun. ~ Prohibition: 100 Years at the National Liberty Museum ~

Martin Luther King Weekend ~ January 17 – 20 ~ Explore many different events and activities, some free, that surround the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr and what he represented for all! ~ Martin Luther King Day ~

Benjamin Franklin Celebrations ~ January 17 – 20 ~ FREE & Paid activities & events throughout Philadelphia in celebration of Ben Franklin’s Birthday, that was on January 17, 1706. ~ Benjamin Franklin Celebrations ~

The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~ January 17 – 19 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this Tony Award production of an Egyptian orchestra that boards the wrong bus on the way to a show and ends up in a remote desert town in Israel. The band brings the town to life in surprising ways, showing that even a brief visit from strangers can be unforgettable. ~ The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~

Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~ January 17 – 19 ~ FREE (with reserved ticket) (Select Dates of Jan 10 – 13 & 16 – 19) Held at the Independence Seaport Museum at 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~

The Philly POPS Present Hamlisch: With Love at the Kimmel Center ~ January 17 – 19 ~ GA starts at $35. Held at the Kimmel Center at 300 S. Broad Street. In dedication and tribute to the late composer Marvin Hamlisch, The Philly POPS perform renditions of his award-winning songs from Broadway (A Chorus Line) and Hollywood (The Way We Were) with help from vocalist Ashley Brown. ~ The Philly POPS Present Hamlisch: With Love at the Kimmel Center ~

Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ~ January 17 – 19 ~ Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street. The 22nd annual convention returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center to celebrate body art with hundreds of tattoo artists and vendors from around the world. This event features head-turning art, live tattooing, human-suspension acts and sideshow performances, all while special guests talk about their experiences and showcase their impressive work. ~ Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ~

Philly Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ~ January 17 – 19 ~ Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street. More than 240 home exhibitors and home design experts will bring ideas to both homeowners and renters. Experts in gardening, landscaping, interior design, furnishing, architecture and construction set up shop to answer questions and help guide attendees seeking advice and inspiration. Enjoy a weekend to include a make-and-take workshop led by master craftsman and local resident Jeff Devlin of Stone House Revival and other HGTV and DIY Network shows (Saturday) and Trade Day, which spotlights the building trades and grants free admission to home-building and renovation tradespeople (Sunday). ~ Philly Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ~

Center City District Restaurant Week ~ January 17 – 24 ~ Enjoy 3 course meals for lunch or dinner set at prix fixe prices throughout restaurants in Philadelphia! ~ Center City District Restaurant Week ~

Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ January 17 – February 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 ~ January 17 – February 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 ~

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ January 17 – 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 ~

 

Saturday, January 18

 

Lunar New Year at the Penn Museum ~ January 18 ~ 10 am – 5 pm at Penn Museum at 3260 South Street. Asian Arts Initiative helps host this annual celebration of the Lunar New Year with dance, martial arts, music, craft-making, calligraphy, storytelling and a grand finale lion dance. Lunar New Year at the Penn Museum ~

Hair O’ the Dog Party ~ January 18 ~ 9 pm – 1 am at NOTO Philadelphia at 1209 Vine Street! Dance the night away & break the 2020 New Year in at Hair O’ The Dog! Enjoy finger foods, open bars, live music and more. Part of the proceeds will be given to Viva Glam. ~ Hair O’ the Dog Party ~

Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ January 18 & 19 ~ 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 ~

The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~ January 18 – 19 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this Tony Award production of an Egyptian orchestra that boards the wrong bus on the way to a show and ends up in a remote desert town in Israel. The band brings the town to life in surprising ways, showing that even a brief visit from strangers can be unforgettable. ~ The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~

The Philly POPS Present Hamlisch: With Love at the Kimmel Center ~ January 18 – 19 ~ GA starts at $35. Held at the Kimmel Center at 300 S. Broad Street. In dedication and tribute to the late composer Marvin Hamlisch, The Philly POPS perform renditions of his award-winning songs from Broadway (A Chorus Line) and Hollywood (The Way We Were) with help from vocalist Ashley Brown. ~ The Philly POPS Present Hamlisch: With Love at the Kimmel Center ~

Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ~ January 18 – 19 ~ Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street. The 22nd annual convention returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center to celebrate body art with hundreds of tattoo artists and vendors from around the world. This event features head-turning art, live tattooing, human-suspension acts and sideshow performances, all while special guests talk about their experiences and showcase their impressive work. ~ Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ~

Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~ January 18 – 19 ~ FREE (with reserved ticket) (Select Dates of Jan 10 – 13 & 16 – 19) Held at the Independence Seaport Museum at 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~

Philly Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ~ January 18 – 19 ~ Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street. More than 240 home exhibitors and home design experts will bring ideas to both homeowners and renters. Experts in gardening, landscaping, interior design, furnishing, architecture and construction set up shop to answer questions and help guide attendees seeking advice and inspiration. Enjoy a weekend to include a make-and-take workshop led by master craftsman and local resident Jeff Devlin of Stone House Revival and other HGTV and DIY Network shows (Saturday) and Trade Day, which spotlights the building trades and grants free admission to home-building and renovation tradespeople (Sunday). ~ Philly Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ~

Martin Luther King Weekend ~ January 18 – 20 ~ Explore many different events and activities, some free, that surround the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr and what he represented for all! ~ Martin Luther King Day ~

Benjamin Franklin Celebrations ~ January 18 – 20 ~ FREE & Paid activities & events throughout Philadelphia in celebration of Ben Franklin’s Birthday, that was on January 17, 1706. ~ Benjamin Franklin Celebrations ~

Center City District Restaurant Week ~ January 18 – 24 ~ Enjoy 3 course meals for lunch or dinner set at prix fixe prices throughout restaurants in Philadelphia! ~ Center City District Restaurant Week ~

Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ January 18 – February 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 ~ January 18 – February 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 ~

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ January 18 – 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 ~

 

Sunday, January 19

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Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ January 19 ~ 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 ~ 

The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~ January 19 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this Tony Award production of an Egyptian orchestra that boards the wrong bus on the way to a show and ends up in a remote desert town in Israel. The band brings the town to life in surprising ways, showing that even a brief visit from strangers can be unforgettable. ~ The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music ~

Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~ January 19 ~ FREE (with reserved ticket) (Select Dates of Jan 10 – 13 & 16 – 19) Held at the Independence Seaport Museum at 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum ~

Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ~ January 19 ~ Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street. The 22nd annual convention returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center to celebrate body art with hundreds of tattoo artists and vendors from around the world. This event features head-turning art, live tattooing, human-suspension acts and sideshow performances, all while special guests talk about their experiences and showcase their impressive work. ~ Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ~

The Philly POPS Present Hamlisch: With Love at the Kimmel Center ~ January 19 ~ GA starts at $35. Held at the Kimmel Center at 300 S. Broad Street. In dedication and tribute to the late composer Marvin Hamlisch, The Philly POPS perform renditions of his award-winning songs from Broadway (A Chorus Line) and Hollywood (The Way We Were) with help from vocalist Ashley Brown. ~ The Philly POPS Present Hamlisch: With Love at the Kimmel Center ~

Philly Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ~ January 19 ~ Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street. More than 240 home exhibitors and home design experts will bring ideas to both homeowners and renters. Experts in gardening, landscaping, interior design, furnishing, architecture and construction set up shop to answer questions and help guide attendees seeking advice and inspiration. Enjoy a weekend to include a make-and-take workshop led by master craftsman and local resident Jeff Devlin of Stone House Revival and other HGTV and DIY Network shows (Saturday) and Trade Day, which spotlights the building trades and grants free admission to home-building and renovation tradespeople (Sunday). ~ Philly Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ~

Irish Sessions ~ January 19 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. 

Martin Luther King Weekend ~ January 19 – 20 ~ Explore many different events and activities, some free, that surround the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr and what he represented for all! ~ Martin Luther King Day ~

Benjamin Franklin Celebrations ~ January 19 – 20 ~ FREE & Paid activities & events throughout Philadelphia in celebration of Ben Franklin’s Birthday, that was on January 17, 1706. ~ Benjamin Franklin Celebrations ~

Center City District Restaurant Week ~ January 19 – 24 ~ Enjoy 3 course meals for lunch or dinner set at prix fixe prices throughout restaurants in Philadelphia! ~ Center City District Restaurant Week ~

Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ January 19 – February 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 ~ January 19 – February 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 ~

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ January 19 – 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 ~ 

 

Monday, January 20 – Martin Luther King Day

 

Martin Luther King Day ~ January 20 ~ Explore many different events and activities, some free, that surround the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr and what he represented for all! ~ Martin Luther King Day ~

Benjamin Franklin Celebrations ~ January 20 ~ FREE & Paid activities & events throughout Philadelphia in celebration of Ben Franklin’s Birthday, that was on January 17, 1706. ~ Benjamin Franklin Celebrations ~

Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ January 20 ~ Win $100! Starting at 9 pm enjoy Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old CityBig Money!! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~

Center City District Restaurant Week ~ January 20 – 24 ~ Enjoy 3 course meals for lunch or dinner set at prix fixe prices throughout restaurants in Philadelphia! ~ Center City District Restaurant Week ~

Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ January 20 – February 23, 2020 ~ 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 ~ January 20 – February 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 ~

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ January 20 – March 8, 2020 ~ 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 ~

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 ~

 

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