Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Dad Vail Regatta, Farmers’ Markets , Philly Art, Flea Markets and More!

'Row Row Row Your Boat’ There seems to be water related events and activities this weekend. Just hoping that the rain holds off. The weekend kicks off with the opening of the Sister Cities Park's boat pond and the Dad Vail Regatta. There is also Free yoga, magic shows, Phila Flea Market, Farmers' Markets and much more. And the weekend ends with the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia® Run/Walk Event.  In upcoming weeks, get ready for the Night Market in Old City, the Preakness at The … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Tons of Festivals, Philly Art and More!

'Spring Festivals Galore, Art & Free Things To Do’ Do you have your walking shoes? Because you'll need them if you want to get to the many spring festivals throughout the City of Brotherly Love! The weekend kicks off with First Fridays in the city and in Manayunk. You also have the continuation of the Philadelphia Science Festival and the Philadelphia Children's Festival. And now for the drum roll of festivals! Pick from excellent festivals such as the South Street Headhouse Spring … [Read more...]

Morgan’s Pier – A Waterfront Beer Garden at Penn’s Landing

'Outside Paradise' Morgan's Pier, reopening on May 1, 2014, is an outdoor beer garden style bar and lounge that is right next to the Ben Franklin Bridge on Columbus Boulevard in Penn's Landing. It first opened on May 25, 2012. Morgan's Pier Experience & Atmosphere Philadelphia waterfront's newest addition, Morgan's Pier, will be refreshing and a great complement to the Race Street Pier because of its openness, having large space in which you can get around freely and because of the lush … [Read more...]

Doreen Taylor Pays Tribute With ‘Colors Of The USA’ at MilkBoy

'Helping to Save Our National Parks One Voice at a Time!' Our National Parks are extremely important in keeping the basic principals of why they exist of which is part of the American history. And it happens to be National Park Week, from April 19 to 27. Award-winning singer and song writer Doreen Taylor was honorably chosen to collaborate with the nation's leading park advocacy organization, the nonprofit National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), on a song about national parks. She … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ End of Philly Wine Week, 4th Fridays in Headhouse District and More!

‘Food, Art, Music... Enjoying All That Philly Has To Offer!’ It will be nice to see the warmer weather sticking around. And with warmer weather, comes more outdoor festivals, activities and much more! The weekend kicks off with 4th Fridays in the South Street Headhouse District, an Art Party, the last night for Solar Vortex diner specials and ends with a Philly Wine Week party at Alla Spina. In upcoming weeks, get ready for First Fridays, the Manyunk StrEAT Food Festival, Manayunk … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Philly Wine Week, March Madness, Founders Day at Academy of Natural Sciences and More!

‘Spring Is Officially Here! - Let The Good Times Roll’ Let's put the winter of 2013-14 behind us and embrace all the good things that come with spring. The weekend kicks off with March Madness, Founders Day at the Academy of Natural Sciences, several excellent benefits for great causes, free admissions to several fine museums and Philly Wine Week. In upcoming weeks, get ready for First Fridays, the Center City Jazz Festival, Easter events, the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta and much … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day in Philadelphia – Best Irish Bars and Irish Events

'Erin Go Bragh - Ireland Forever' St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia is right around the corner. Do you have your green on and your pint glass in full tilt for that Irish toast. Below is a list of Irish breakfasts and events on St. Patrick's Day, events and activities leading up to St. Patrick's Day and most of the Irish Bars located in the City of Brotherly Love. If you plan on starting St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia early, you should check out a few of the Irish bars in Philadelphia … [Read more...]

The South Street Headhouse District’s Irish Festival

'Irish Fun at the Shambles at the Headhouse District' Who is ready to get their Green on! Your name doesn't have to be O'Connor, Fitzpatrick, O'Brien, O'Donnell, Callaghan or Murphy. This Irish event is open to everyone, of all nationalities and of all ages.  Head on over to the Shambles in the South Street Headhouse District on March 16. The party starts at 11:00 am and will continue until 7:00 pm. Two of the Districts bars, O'Neals Pub and Cavanaugh's Headhouse, will be supplying the … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ St. Patrick’s Parade and Events, Free Classical Music and More!

‘St. Patrick's Celebration Philly Style’ "May you have warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night, and a smooth road all the way to your door." ~ Sláinte! Yes, this is the time of year when you will see many donning their green. You might even be lucky to see a Leprechaun. Taking place this weekend will be several Irish events such as the Irish Pub Crawl at the Piazza at Schmidt's, Celtic Nights Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the Inaugural Irish Festival at … [Read more...]

Headhouse Crab & Oyster ~ Bringing Sexy Back to Seafood

‘Succulent Seafood on South Street’ Headhouse Crab and Oyster Co, once Ralic’s on South, has been transformed into a seafood lovers restaurant. Located in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia that is located on South Street in the Head House District, Headhouse Crab and Oyster Co re-opened in October 2013. Owner David Ralic brought in partner and chef Mike Stollenwerk to help reinvent the restaurant and some of its seafood dishes. What they have created is different fun foods that … [Read more...]