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

Things To Do In Philadelphia

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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 Restaurant Week, the Center City Jazz Festival, Mainline Restaurant Week, the Philadelphia Science Festival,Flavors of the Avenue in East Passyunk, Easter events, the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta and much more.

What event or activity this weekend or during the week excites you the most? Please share with us in the comments below.

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Here at MyPhillyAlive, we like to share fun and exciting events and attractions with you. Check out what’s happening for you this weekend in Philly and for the upcoming week and put these events on your calendar.

Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of  ~ March 28 – April 3 ~

FYI – There are many events & attractions listed below that have been open prior today which are listed as “Now”.

  • Our Guide to All Museums in Philadelphia ~ Visit many wonderful museums in Philly. ~ Philadelphia Museums ~
  • Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of March ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for March 2014 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
  • Solar Vortex Restaurant Specials ~ March 28 ~ Tonight is the last night for Solar Vortex specials at participating Center City restaurants. There are 21 restaurants participating. You must ask them what their Solar Vortex specials are when ordering. ~ Solar Vortex Restaurant Specials ~
  • Art After 5 ~ March 28 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm.  K-Pop Dance Party + Fashion Show – Taking inspiration from the exhibition Treasures from Korea: Arts and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty, 1392-1910, student designers from the fashion department of the Art Institute of Philadelphia kick off the evening by showcasing runway looks using professional models. This evening also features a K-pop (Korean pop) performance, a mini dance class, and a dance party. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
  • Fourth Fridays in South Street Headhouse District ~ May 28 ~ From 5 pm – 9 pm, come enjoy art, music, food & shopping along Historic Fabric Row in South Street Headhouse District. ~ Fourth Fridays in South Street Headhouse District ~
  • Free Jonathan Demme Pre-Aution Exhibition Party ~ May 28 ~ From 7 pm to 11 pm, join Oscar-Winning Director Jonathan Demme and friends for a special pre-auction exhibition party! The auction is May 29 & 30, which can be found in the next line below. Art, live music & food. You must RSVP to attend. Click Here. ~ Free Art Party of the Art Collection of Jonathan Demme ~
  • Auction of Art Collection of Jonathan Demme ~ March 29 & 30 ~ Hey art lovers, starting at 11 am both days, Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme will auction off more than 900 lots of superb, self-taught art that he has collected throughout his travels. This auction is free to attend, but bring your money if to purchase. ~ Auction of Art Collection of Jonathan Demme ~
  • PPAC Book Fair at Crane Arts ~ March 29 & 30 ~ This art book fair is from 12 pm – 6 pm both days at 1400 N. American Street #103. Get to enjoy artist talks & presentations, art publications available for purchase, book signings & more. ~ PPAC Book Fair at Crane Arts ~
  • Bleed at FringeArts ~ March 29 ~ The most talked-about dance show in New York comes to Philadelphia. Dancers, ideas, and approaches are blended together to form a new choreographic language at the threshold between process and product, craft and coincidence. The show starts at 7 pm at FringeArts on Columbus Blvd. ~ Bleed at FringeArts ~
  • Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ March 29 & April 2 ~ Starts at 10 am every Wed & Sat – Learn the story behind cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the 115-year history of the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they’re sold during this 75-minute, food-writer-led walking tour. ~ Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~
  • FREE Admission Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts ~ March 30 ~ From 10 am to 5 pm, enjoy the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts for free on every Sunday until April 6. ~ Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Free Sundays ~
  • Fishtown Chili Cookoff ~ March 30 ~ From 1 pm to 4 pm, this delicious fundraiser will also have beer. ~ Fishtown Chili Cookoff ~
  • Gortex Philadelphia Marathon Registration ~ April 1 ~ Register for 4 different types of races, such as the marathon or half marathon, for November 22 & 23. ~ Gortex Philadelphia Marathon Registration ~
  • P.I.N. Stripes Spotlight – Networking in Philly ~ April 1 ~ Presented by Susan G. Komen of Philadelphia, from 6 pm to 8 pm, learn how to meet the right people, how to build lasting relationships, networking secrets & much more. ~ P.I.N. Stripes Spotlight – Networking in Philly ~
  • Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~ April 2 – 13 ~  The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia brings culinary events and classes, martial arts demonstrations, live music, workshops, film screenings, dance performances and more; all of which promote Japanese culture. 楽しむ (enjoy) and 幸せな桜 (happy Cherry Blossoms) ~ Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~
  • Pay As You Wish ~ April 2 ~ 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 ~
  • Native American Voices Exhibit at Penn Museum ~ Open Now ~ Stop over at Penn Museum in University City and learn about contemporary issues in Native America. Uncover the rich history and identity of the Native American people through 200 plus objects on display & much more. ~ Native American Voices Exhibit at Penn Museum ~
  • Franklin Square ~ Now Open for 2014 ~ Franklin Square has many things to do for the kids and with upcoming events! ~ Franklin Square ~
  • Ride The Ducks ~ Now Open for the 2014 Season ~ The 70 minute amphibious (land and water) sightseeing tour takes you through the heart of Philadelphia’s Historic District and then on a relaxing cruise along the Penn’s Landing waterfront. Monday – Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm. Reservations, made 24 hrs in advance, must be made with Ride Ducks by calling 877-887-8225, or by visiting the Ride the Ducks kiosk inside the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market streets. ~ Ride The Ducks ~
  • Philly Wine Week ~ Now until March 30 ~ Your chance to taste & explore wine in Philadelphia with many events, speak to guest wine experts & more. ~ Philly Wine Week ~
  • Dinosaurs Unearthed ~ Now until March 30, 2014 ~ At The Academy Of Natural Sciences, come experience life-size, roaring, moving, animatronic, state-of-the-art and scientifically accurate dinosaurs, explore a dig site for young paleontologists as they find dinosaur bones and fossils and much more. ~ Dinosaurs Unearthed at The Academy Of Natural Sciences ~
  • Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of April ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for April 2014 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
  • March Madness ~ Now until April 4 ~ Spring is here! Who has the fever of March Madness! Check out our list of sports bars in Philly and their specials throughout the NCAA tournament.  ~ March Madness Sports Bars in Philly ~
  • Beyond the Paint: Philadelphia’s Mural Arts ~ Now until April 6, 2014 ~ The Mural Arts Program will be celebrating it’s 30th anniversary in 2014 and this exhibit showcases the cumulative work of 30 years of community engaged art-making in Philadelphia. Beyond the Paint will present archival and documentary material, including timeline-based information, interactive material, and images that are enlivened by the creation of new murals within the gallery space. FREE admission on Sunday’s. ~ Beyond the Paint: Philadelphia’s Mural Arts ~
  • One Day in Pompeii ~ Now until April 27, 2014 ~  Here is your chance to experience Pompeii held at The Franklin Institute. Explore 150 plus archaeological treasures, feel the floors shake and the walls rumble as you relive the volcano’s catastrophic eruption and witness the devastation left in its path. ~ One Day in Pompeii at The Franklin Institute ~
  • The Artifact Lab – Mummy Conversation at Penn Museum ~ Now until (no date set) ~ Here is your chance to get up close and personal. Watch conservators clean, examine, & preserve Egyptian Mummies at Penn Museum. Best of all, there are special times during the week to where you can ask them questions in person. ~ Conserving Mummies at Penn Museum ~
  • Special Information! – Do you know that Philadelphia has its own slide? Yes, the Philly Slide. With Jaye Moore & Tony Luke Jr, to help support Little Kids Rock. Check it out. ~ The Philly Slide ~

Come Back later this afternoon or evening for more things added to the Philly to do list!

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Visiting Philadelphia

Are you Visiting Philadelphia? Have you lived in or near the City of Philadelphia, but never ventured out too the many historical sites in Philly? Here is a quick guide for some must see attractions in the City of Brotherly Love.

  • The Independence Visitor’s Center – Your guide for all of your information relating to historical sites in Philadelphia and other things to do in Philadelphia. ~ Independence Visitor’s Center ~
  • Philadelphia Zoo ~ With the warmer weather approaching, you can not miss America’s Oldest Zoo. 42 acres of awesomeness and over 1,000 animals. ~ Philadelphia Z00 ~
  • Liberty Bell – Symbol of American Independence – If you are visiting Philadelphia, this is one site that must be seen. ~ Liberty Bell ~
  • Elfreth’s Alley ~ Get to walk down a street with 300 years of history. Elfreth’s Alley is one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in America. ~ Elfreth’s Alley ~
  • Philadelphia City Hall ~ Like Architecture? Philadelphia History? They give tours of the Philadelphia City Hall. If you go up high enough, you get to see the whole city. ~ Philadelphia City Hall ~
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art – So many things that surround this museum. The “Rocky” Steps or the “Rocky” statue. A great view down Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Behind the museum, you can view Boat House Row and a few other things. ~ Philadelphia Museum of Art ~
  • Betsy Ross House – Did Betsy Ross actually make the American Flag? Learn about some of Philadelphia’s earliest history. ~ Betsy Ross House ~
  • Independence Hall – This is where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and where the Constitution of the United States was debated, drafted and signed. ~ Independence Hall~
  • National Constitution Center – If anything, you must see the ‘We the People’ exhibit. There are other timely exhibits. ~ National Constitution Center ~
  • Philadelphia Parks – Such as Fairmount Park or even Franklin Square for the kids or relaxing.

Those visiting who need a good tour company to show you around the City of Philadelphia, the historical sites, and much more, please ask us in the comments below, Tweet us at @MyPhillyAlive or ask us on our Facebook Page. ~ If you feel like walking instead, check out Free and Friendly Tours. Click Here for more info.

Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia

  • Art After 5 ~ April 4 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm.  Cosmo Baker – One of the top party DJs, Cosmo Baker brings hip-hop, disco, soul, rock, reggae, and electronic music together in a cohesive and funky way. This Philadelphia native cut his teeth alongside contemporaries Questlove of The Roots and Rich Medina, and helped found the DJ/remix collective The Rub in Brooklyn. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
  • First Friday’s in Old CityApril 4 ~ Your chance to visit Art Galleries throughout Old City after normal hours. You will be able to talk to the art directors and possibly some of Philadelphia’s local artists. This also takes place as First Saturdays with select Art Galleries extending out to Fishtown. ~ First Fridays ~
  • First Friday’s in Manayunk ~ April 4 ~ Come enjoy art in Manayunk. Before or afterwards, enjoy a meal at the many restaurants, or stop in one of Manayunk’s wonderful specialty shops. ~ First Friday’s in Manayunk ~
  • First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ April 6 ~ FREE – On the first Sunday of every month, visitors to the Barnes Foundation will enjoy free admission, family entertainment and informative seminars from 10 am to 6 pm. Free tickets can be obtained at the Barnes Foundation beginning at 9 am. Advance reservations are not available for Free First Sundays. ~ First Sunday’s at Barnes Foundation ~
  • Pay As You Wish ~ April 6 ~ First Sunday’s of the month. Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”,  as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~
  • Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival ~ April 12 ~ Come enjoy spring themed foods, Manayunk restaurants, Philly food trucks, shopping, live music & much more. ~ Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival ~
  • Manayunk Restaurant Week ~ April 13 – 25 ~ Here is your chance to enjoy good foods in Manayunk for discounted prices. ~ Manayunk Restaurant Week ~
  • Center City Jazz Festival ~ April 19 ~ From 1 pm to 7 pm, attendees can expect a jam-packed schedule of 16 bands performing at four venues over six hours, all within walking distance of each other in the heart of Center City. One ticket provides access to all performances. The four venues are Chris’ Jazz CafeFergies Pub, Milk Boy & Time Restaurant.  ~ Center City Jazz Festival ~ ~ Tix to Center City Jazz Festival ~
  • Philadelphia Science Festival ~ April 25 – May 3 ~ 9 days of over 100 events. More to come soon. ~ Philadelphia Science Festival ~
  • Flavors of the Avenue in East Passyunk ~ April 26 ~ More info to come soon. ~ Flavors of the Avenue in East Passyunk
  • Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta ~ May 9 & 10 ~ This event is the largest collegiate rowing event in the United States and has become a Philadelphia tradition for decades. ~ Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta ~
  • Susan G. Komen Philadelphia® Run/Walk Event ~ May 11 ~ More info to follow. ~ Susan G. Komen Philadelphia® Run/Walk Event ~
  • The Preakness at The Piazza ~ May 17 ~ A fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis. Come watch the race at the Piazza at Schmidt’s while enjoying good food & drinks. And don’t forget to wear you fancy hats, pretty dresses, loud pants and fancy bows.  ~ The Preakness at The Piazza ~

As always, no matter if you are visiting Philadelphia or live in the City of Philadelphia, we hope our list of things to do in Philadelphia helps you out.

If you have stumbled upon something else that we did not mention, please let us know in a comment or in an e-mail. If you are a business or organization that has an event coming up, please contact us. MyPhillyAlive

If you happened to visit any of the things mentioned above, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment here or on that article describing what you liked about that event or attraction. As always, we would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thanks, MyPhillyAlive

Philadelphia Weather for the weekend of March 28 – 30

 

Friday  |  70% Rain  |  High 60°  | Low 45°

Saturday  |  80% Rain  |  High 50° | Low 44°

Sunday  | 70% Showers  |  High 48°  |  Low 39°

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