Bowie Birthday Bash With Candy Volcano At The TLA On South Street January 7, 2017!

'Remembering David Bowie!' Calling all David Bowie lovers! Celebrate the life of Bowie through his music! The 70’s Glam Rock tribute band, Candy Volcano, is at it again celebrating the birthday of the main man, David Bowie live at the TLA January 7, 2017. This amazing group of musicians and 12+ singers/independent artists re-imagine the glitter, glam and glitz of Bowie’s early years. With Philly Loves Bowie week happening all around them, Candy Volcano will be the first of several Bowie … [Read more...]

Celebrating Marines Birthday At Cookie’s Tavern In South Philly!!

'241st Marine Corps Birthday Celebration' On November 10, 1775, the Continential Marines were established by the Second Continental Congress. Research indicates that the birthplace of the Corps, as the first place where Marines enlisted, was Tun Tavern in Philadelphia! In 1781, the Tun Tavern burned down. Its former structure stood at a location now occupied by Interstate 95, where it passes Penn's Landing. A commemorative marker on the east side of Front Street indicates the site, across … [Read more...]

Bacon and Beer Festival in Philadelphia!

'Get Bacon Crazy While Drinking Beer!' Calling all bacon lovers! The 4th Annual Bacon and Beer Festival is back, taking place November 6 at the 23rd Street Armory from 2:30 pm to 5 pm! Festival-goers will enjoy bacon-based dishes from 24 local Philly restaurants created with bacon from 1732 meats while enjoying beer from 14 craft breweries. Those restaurants involved are: Baby Blues BBQ Philadelphia, The Blue Duck, BRICK AND MORTAR, BRÜ Craft & Wurst, U-Bahn, Cheu Noodle Bar / Bing … [Read more...]

Brawlerfest at Yards Brewing Company!

'Pack-A-Punch Full Of Beer At BrawlerFest '  Tom Kehoe has created an excellent brand of beer in Philadelphia called Yards Brewing Company! Say hello to the First Annual BrawlerFest held at Yards Brewing Company on November 5, 2016! Beer-goers will not only be able to drink beer, but enjoy some of Philly's best food trucks, live music, win prizes and much more. Live music by Marah with Low Cut Connie, Blayer Point Du Jour, Rockers Galore, DJ Bear Bait and more. Enjoy tasty eats from … [Read more...]

Halloween Weekend In Philadelphia ~ Terror Behind The Walls, East Passyunk Fall Fest, Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, Day Of The Dead Celebrations and More!

'Halloween In Philadelphia’ The weekend kicks off with Day of the Dead Celebrations, the Philadelphia Film Festival, the continuation of Terror Behind the Walls, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences. During the weekend enjoy Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards, Day of the Dead at Penn Museum, South Street Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky Saturday, Day of the Dead Celebrations, FREE yoga, farmers’ markets and … [Read more...]

Bloktoberfest Invades South Street!!

'Beer, Food, Music, Philly' Cool weather, cool people and cool beers for good causes. Bloktoberfest returns for it's 9th year on South Street on Saturday, October 15 from noon to 9 pm in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood. This neighborhood festival is a free-to-attend all-ages festival which features four blocks of food, craft beer and live music from Broad to 18th Streets on South Street. You can buy your beer tickets in advance or purchase them the day of the event in person. But the … [Read more...]

Labor Day Weekend In Philadelphia ~ Parks On Tap, First Friday, Made In America, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Fringe Arts Festival and More!

'Labor Day Weekend Fun In Philadelphia’ The weekend kicks off with Parks on Tap, First Friday, movies at Clark Park and the Betsy Ross House, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Franklin Institute. Don't forget to visit Spruce Street Harbor Park & Roller Rink as it closes for the year after Labor Day. During the weekend enjoy End of Day Declaration Readings, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Made in America Musical … [Read more...]

City Tavern In Old City District ~ Experiencing Philly History At Its Best!

'Historical Taste Of American Cuisine & Beers' City Tavern, located in the Old City District, was the favorite meeting place of many of the Founding Fathers and of many members of the First Continental Congress. A replica of a historic 18th-century building that was originally built in 1773 is located at 138 South 2nd Street, at the intersection of Second and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia, is also part of Independence National Historical Park. City Tavern Atmosphere & … [Read more...]

“Rhythm and Hues” ~ 2016 Summer Fun At The Oval

‘Summertime Fun At The Pop-Up Park On The Parkway’  Eakins Oval, the public space across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is transformed into a summer oasis from July 15 to August 21, 2016. The Oval, presented by PNC, is a partnership of the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The 2016 Summer Season is highlighted by “Rhythm & Hues,” a colorful mural that is meant to signify musical rhythm and music, which is an installation created by … [Read more...]

Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ Outdoor Paradise In Philly

'A Magical Summertime Destination' Excitement invades the Delaware River Waterfront at Columbus Boulevard and Spruce Street. This urban area is being transformed into an outdoor paradise at the Penn's Landing Marina. The new pop-up park in its third year, the Spruce Street Harbor Park, is brought to you by the same people who brought you the Waterfront Winterfest. It will be open from May 6 to September 27. Overview This project was with the help of an ArtPlace American grant and developed … [Read more...]