Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, March 25 – 31

Philadelphia Phillies Opening Day At Citizens Bank Park

‘Philadelphia Phillies 2019 Home Opener!’

With the many museum exhibits, Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret at L’Etage, Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music, qFLIX Philadelphia, Science After Hours: Speakeasy at The Franklin Institute, Cigar Event at Catahoula Restaurant, Philadelphia Phillies Home Opener, Philadelphia Restaurant Festival, Markets at Cherry Street Pier, Women’s History Month, Israeli Film Festival,  Yards Brewing Co Tours, Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens, Irish Sessions at Plough and the Stars and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!

 

Monday, March 25

 

Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours Month of March ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for March 2019 or 215-925-3633. About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~

Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret at L’Etage ~ March 25 ~ From 7 pm – 10 pm at L’Etage at 624 S. 6th Street. Martha Graham Cracker, the self-proclaimed drag queen in the world, stars in a special Monday evening cabaret show. Attendees can expect out-of-this-world live vocals, fabulous costumes and nonstop entertainment from Martha and her talented crew. ~ Tickets ~ ~ Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret at L’Etage ~

Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~ March 25 – 31 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this moving story about an encounter between a Vietnamese woman and American soldier during the Vietnam War. The show, which features an impressive score of popular songs like Last Night of the World and The Heat Is On in Saigon. ~ Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~

qFLIX Philadelphia ~ March 25 – 31 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy Philadelphia’s only LGBTQ film festival. Guests will get to see the latest and best queer-centric indie flicks on screens across Center City. For information, click 2019 program. ~ qFLIX Philadelphia ~

Women’s History Month ~ March 25 – 31 ~ Explore attractions throughout Philadelphia regarding the many contributions to society made by both historical and modern-day women all month long.Women’s History Month ~

Israeli Film Festival ~ March 25 – April 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

The Rail Park Opening ~ Now 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, March 26

 

Science After Hours: Speakeasy at The Franklin Institute ~ March 26 ~ 7 pm – 10 pm at The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street. Revisit the 1920’s while exploring the mastery behind gambling, smuggling and boozing. Attendees can take part in “bathtub gin” tastings, learn about the history of Philadelphia’s underground breweries, enjoy jazzy performances by The Olde City Sweethearts and more. ~ Science After Hours: Speakeasy at The Franklin Institute ~

Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~ March 26 – 31 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this moving story about an encounter between a Vietnamese woman and American soldier during the Vietnam War. The show, which features an impressive score of popular songs like Last Night of the World and The Heat Is On in Saigon. ~ Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~

qFLIX Philadelphia ~ March 26 – 31 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy Philadelphia’s only LGBTQ film festival. Guests will get to see the latest and best queer-centric indie flicks on screens across Center City. For information, click 2019 program. ~ qFLIX Philadelphia ~

Women’s History Month ~ March 26 – 31 ~ Explore attractions throughout Philadelphia regarding the many contributions to society made by both historical and modern-day women all month long.Women’s History Month ~

Israeli Film Festival ~ March 26 – April 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

 

Wednesday, March 27

 

Pay-What-You-Wish ~ March 27 ~ 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 ~

Cigar Event at Catahoula Restaurant ~ March 27 ~ From 6 pm to 10 pm at 775 Front St. Ladies & Gents! Kick-off the spring with this fantastic Cigar event at Catahoula Restaurant and Bar! Bring your cigar or enjoy one of theirs. They are even giving one cigar for free! 10% off of their food, beer & drinks. Enjoy your choice of Bulleit bourbon, Tullamore Dew whiskey, or Chivas Regal scotch and other liquors… either neat or on the rocks. If you prefer beer, you’ll enjoy Abita beers either on draft or from a can.  ~ Cigar Event at Catahoula Restaurant ~

Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~ March 27 – 31 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this moving story about an encounter between a Vietnamese woman and American soldier during the Vietnam War. The show, which features an impressive score of popular songs like Last Night of the World and The Heat Is On in Saigon. ~ Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~

qFLIX Philadelphia ~ March 27 – 31 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy Philadelphia’s only LGBTQ film festival. Guests will get to see the latest and best queer-centric indie flicks on screens across Center City. For information, click 2019 program. ~ qFLIX Philadelphia ~

Women’s History Month ~ March 27 – 31 ~ Explore attractions throughout Philadelphia regarding the many contributions to society made by both historical and modern-day women all month long.Women’s History Month ~

Israeli Film Festival ~ March 27 – April 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

 

Thursday, March 28

 

Philadelphia Phillies Home Opener ~ March 28 ~ Starting at 3 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Atlanta Braves.  Phillies fans will get to see the debut of Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies pushing for their first division win since 2011. Their home opener is sold out, but there are tickets still remaining for the weekend series! ~ Philadelphia Phillies Home Opener ~

Philadelphia Restaurant Festival ~ March 28 ~ Starting at 6 pm at the Crystal Tea Room. The Philadelphia Restaurant is a food and drink lovers dream! With over 100 different amazing restaurants, craft beers, Bourbon and whiskeys, liquors, and wines from across the Philadelphia area to sample! Everyone will find something to rave about. ~ Philadelphia Restaurant Festival ~

Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Live at the Meriam Theater ~ March 28 & 29 ~ Held at thr Merriam Theater at 250 S. Broad Street. Enjoy a wild, wacky and incredibly messy live show. Marc Summers, a Philly resident, will host the show and some lucky audience members get to try their luck at answering tricky trivia and completing slimey stunts. ~ Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Live at the Meriam Theater ~

Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~ March 28 – 31 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this moving story about an encounter between a Vietnamese woman and American soldier during the Vietnam War. The show, which features an impressive score of popular songs like Last Night of the World and The Heat Is On in Saigon. ~ Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~

qFLIX Philadelphia ~ March 28 – 31 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy Philadelphia’s only LGBTQ film festival. Guests will get to see the latest and best queer-centric indie flicks on screens across Center City. For information, click 2019 program. ~ qFLIX Philadelphia ~

Women’s History Month ~ March 28 – 31 ~ Explore attractions throughout Philadelphia regarding the many contributions to society made by both historical and modern-day women all month long.Women’s History Month ~

Israeli Film Festival ~ March 28 – April 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

March Madness Games at Philly Sports Bars ~ March 28 – April 8 ~ Calling all college basketball fans! Enjoy March Madness games at these Philly sports bars! ~ March Madness Games at Philly Sports Bars ~

 

Friday, March 29

 

Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ March 29 Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Final Fridays – Louder Now – A night celebrating the many ways we raise our voices, featuring LADAMA, a multinational ensemble of women. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in  the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~    

Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Live at the Meriam Theater ~ March 29 ~ Held at thr Merriam Theater at 250 S. Broad Street. Enjoy a wild, wacky and incredibly messy live show. Marc Summers, a Philly resident, will host the show and some lucky audience members get to try their luck at answering tricky trivia and completing slimey stunts. ~ Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Live at the Meriam Theater ~

Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~ March 29 – 31 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this moving story about an encounter between a Vietnamese woman and American soldier during the Vietnam War. The show, which features an impressive score of popular songs like Last Night of the World and The Heat Is On in Saigon. ~ Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~

qFLIX Philadelphia ~ March 29 – 31 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy Philadelphia’s only LGBTQ film festival. Guests will get to see the latest and best queer-centric indie flicks on screens across Center City. For information, click 2019 program. ~ qFLIX Philadelphia ~

Women’s History Month ~ March 29 – 31 ~ Explore attractions throughout Philadelphia regarding the many contributions to society made by both historical and modern-day women all month long.Women’s History Month ~

Israeli Film Festival ~ March 29 – April 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

March Madness Games at Philly Sports Bars ~ March 29 – April 8 ~ Calling all college basketball fans! Enjoy March Madness games at these Philly sports bars! ~ March Madness Games at Philly Sports Bars ~

 

Saturday, March 30

 

Markets at Cherry Street Pier ~ March 30 ~ From 8 am – 7 pm at Race Street Pier next to Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the Indoor Antique & Vintage Market, presented by Phila Flea Markets, featuring more than 75 vendors selling antique furniture, vintage jewelry, glassware. ~ Markets at Cherry Street Pier 

Nowruz Festival at the Penn Museum ~ March 30 ~ From 1 pm – 8 pm at the Penn Museum at 3260 South Street. Guests can celebrate the ancient Persian festival of Nowruz, which marks the beginning of spring. Enjoy cultural performances, crafts, storytelling and a Persian bazaar. Later in the evening (5 pm -8 pm), the fun continues with live music, cocktails and more. ~ Nowruz Festival at the Penn Museum ~

Philadelphia Phillies Home Opening Weekend Series ~ March 30 ~ Starting at 4 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Atlanta Braves.  Phillies fans will get to see Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies pushing for their first division win since 2011! ~ Philadelphia Phillies Home Opening Weekend Series ~

Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ March 30 & 31 ~ 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 ~ 

Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~ March 30 – 31 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this moving story about an encounter between a Vietnamese woman and American soldier during the Vietnam War. The show, which features an impressive score of popular songs like Last Night of the World and The Heat Is On in Saigon. ~ Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~

qFLIX Philadelphia ~ March 30 – 31 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy Philadelphia’s only LGBTQ film festival. Guests will get to see the latest and best queer-centric indie flicks on screens across Center City. For information, click 2019 program. ~ qFLIX Philadelphia ~

Women’s History Month ~ March 30 – 31 ~ Explore attractions throughout Philadelphia regarding the many contributions to society made by both historical and modern-day women all month long.Women’s History Month ~

March Madness Games at Philly Sports Bars ~ March 30 – April 8 ~ Calling all college basketball fans! Enjoy March Madness games at these Philly sports bars! ~ March Madness Games at Philly Sports Bars ~

Israeli Film Festival ~ March 30 – April 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~ March 30 – May 5 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy this impressive display of spring flowers and plants that bloom! Spring Blooms features more than 1,000 acres of beautiful flowers like daffodils and winter aconite, in addition to opportunities to explore areas like the Meadow Garden and Flower Garden Walk. ~ Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~

 

Sunday, March 31

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Art Star Pop Up ~ March 31 ~ From 11 am – 5 pm at the Market Place next to Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy 30 art and craft vendors selling handmade wares. ~ Art Star Pop Up ~

Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ March 31 ~ 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 ~ 

qFLIX Philadelphia ~ March 31 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy Philadelphia’s only LGBTQ film festival. Guests will get to see the latest and best queer-centric indie flicks on screens across Center City. For information, click 2019 program. ~ qFLIX Philadelphia ~

Irish Sessions ~ March 31 ~ 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. 

Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~ March 31 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this moving story about an encounter between a Vietnamese woman and American soldier during the Vietnam War. The show, which features an impressive score of popular songs like Last Night of the World and The Heat Is On in Saigon. ~ Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music ~

Philadelphia Phillies Home Opening Weekend Series ~ March 30 ~ Starting at 7 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Atlanta Braves.  Phillies fans will get to see Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies pushing for their first division win since 2011! ~ Philadelphia Phillies Home Opening Weekend Series ~

Women’s History Month ~ March 31 ~ Explore attractions throughout Philadelphia regarding the many contributions to society made by both historical and modern-day women all month long.Women’s History Month ~

March Madness Games at Philly Sports Bars ~ March 31 – April 8 ~ Calling all college basketball fans! Enjoy March Madness games at these Philly sports bars! ~ March Madness Games at Philly Sports Bars ~

Israeli Film Festival ~ March 31 – April 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

Philly Wine Week ~ March 31 – April 7 ~ Philly Wine Week is an eight day event that embraces those that savor the knowledge and taste of wines. There will be an opening event, events each day and a closing event. Enjoy wine with other fellow wine lovers, listen to guest speakers and much more. ~ Philly Wine Week ~

Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~ March 31 – May 5 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy this impressive display of spring flowers and plants that bloom! Spring Blooms features more than 1,000 acres of beautiful flowers like daffodils and winter aconite, in addition to opportunities to explore areas like the Meadow Garden and Flower Garden Walk. ~ Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~

 

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