'Shopping at the Shambles in the Headhouse District' It's time to pull out those comfortable walking shoes for shopping, as the PHAIR open-air market returns to Philly! It's a new year and the PHAIR market not only sets up at the 2nd Street Plaza again, but a new location at the Shambles of Headhouse Square, which are both conveniently next to each other. This all begins on April 5, and will take place on Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm. You can check below for details on specific … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ End of Philly Wine Week, 4th Fridays in Headhouse District and More!
March 28, 2014 By
‘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!
March 21, 2014 By
‘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
March 15, 2014 By
'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
March 15, 2014 By
'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!
March 14, 2014 By
‘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...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ First Fridays, Brewer’s Plate Food Beverage Pairing, Harlem Globetrotters and More!
March 7, 2014 By
‘Flower Show Ending, Appreciating Art on First Friday's, Food Pairing Event’ What a great way to start off the weekend than with First Friday's in Old City and in Manayunk. Taste your way through the city on the Craft Beer Express or check out the cupcake and cocktail pairing at Peddler's Village. End the weekend at the Brewer's Plate event which allows you to pair many great foods with local beers. In up coming weeks, get ready for the St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Irish Festival at the … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Mardi Gras, Flower Show, Art and More!
February 28, 2014 By
‘Party Time with the Flower Show, Mardi Gras & Much More’ Spring must be around the corner, because the World renowned Philadelphia Flower Show opens this weekend. Just don't peak outside starting Monday and Tuesday. Think warmth and flowers. Don't forget that East Passyunk Restaurant Week ends this weekend. In up coming weeks, get ready for the St. Patrick's Day Parade, St. Patrick's Day; followed by many food festivals and much more. What event or activity this weekend or during the … [Read more...]
USS Somerset Arrives in Penn’s Landing
February 24, 2014 By
'A Tribute to 9/11 Victims of Flight 93' Move over small boats, because here is the USS Somerset! The 684 foot-long Naval LPD 25 ship, the USS Somerset, arrived in Philadelphia on Friday, February 21. This huge amphibious transport dock is now in Penn's Landing for a commissioning ceremony on Saturday, March 1. It's to be noted that tickets to the public are no longer available for the event, which expects nearly 7,000 attendees. The vessel commemorates the crew and passengers who reacted … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Philly BierFest, East Passyunk Restaurant Week and More!
February 21, 2014 By
‘Enjoy Lots of Food, Beer & Much More’ Let Spring appear! We can feel it around the corner. This weekend kicks of with a St. Patrick's Day countdown at McGillin's Olde Ale House with live music, Irish beer and Irish food. Followed by the Philly Bierfest the next day at the German Society of Pennsylvania. These events are just the start of what will be taking place soon in Philly. Don't forget that East Passyunk Restaurant Week begins, and that you have the Fairmount Food Crawl and … [Read more...]
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