Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ First Fridays, Brewer’s Plate Food Beverage Pairing, Harlem Globetrotters and More!

Things To Do In Philadelphia

‘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 Shambles in the South Street Headhouse District, and St. Patrick’s Day; followed by many food festivals and much more.

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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 7 – 13 ~

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 ~
  • St. Patrick’s Day Events, Irish Breakfasts & Irish Bars ~ Check out the many Irish bars in Philly, where you can get a good Irish breakfast the day of St. Patrick’s Day and many different events taking place throughout the city. ~ St. Patrick’s Day bars in Philadelphia & events with breakfasts ~
  • 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 ~
  • Franklin Square ~ Now Open for 2014 ~ Franklin Square has many things to do for the kids and with upcoming events! ~ Franklin Square ~
  • Art After 5 ~ March 7 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Cocktail Party –Hone your conversation skills and meet old and new friends while enjoying ambient jazz provided by vibraphonist Tony Miceli and friends. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
  • Mardi Gras Cooking Class ~ March 7 ~ Now Booked – Mardi Gras is technically not over with. Chef Bill Beck of Beck’s Cajun Cafe will be giving a special Mardi Gras cooking class at La Cuciana at the Reading Terminal Market at 6 pm. ~ Mardi Gras Cooking Class by Chef Bill Beck ~
  • First Friday’s in Old CityMarch  7 ~ 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 ~ March 7 ~ 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 ~
  • Craft Beer Express ~ March 8 ~ From 11 am to 7 pm, get transported by bus & enjoy good craft beers at 12 specific bars located throughout Philly. Such bars as Standard Tap, Brauhaus Schmitz, Bishop’s Collar, Race Street Cafe, Jose Pistolas, P.O.P.E & others. ~ Craft Beer Express ~
  • Erin Express 2014 ~ March 8 ~ FREE bus transportation from noon until 6 pm to 15 Irish bars on Philadelphia. ~ Erin Express 2014 ~
  • Running of the Micks ~ March 8 ~ Starting at 12 pm until 9 pm, buses will take you to certain Irish bars in Philly. The cost of the ticket gets you drink specials. You’ll even make a stop to the Art Museum steps for the historic run up the steps. ~ Running of the Micks ~
  • St. Practice Day at FADO ~ March 8 ~ From 2 pm to 8 pm, FADO will be having St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy Irish food, beers, whiskeys, live music and more. ~ St. Practice Day ~
  • Prom Dress Pub Crawl ~ March 8 ~ Starts at 3 pm.  Break out your BEST (or WORST) Prom wear and come out for an afternoon and evening of silliness for a great cause! Dressing up is highly encouraged! Wristbands will be $10 and will get you specials at participating bars such as McGillins, Perch Pub, FADO, Misconduct Tavern & others. Wristbands will be sold at each bar. All proceeds from the day will benefit St. Christopher’s Prom! ~ Prom Dress Pub Crawl ~
  • Cupcake & Cocktail Pairing ~ March 8 & 9 ~ Come out to Peddler’s Village and enjoy tasty cupcakes paired with special drinks. ~ Cupcake & Cocktail Pairing ~
  • Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ March 8 & 12 ~ 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 ~
  • Harlem Globetrotters ~ March 9 ~ 2 shows – The world famous Harlem Globetrotters travel to Philly. Great excitement for the family. ~ Harlem Globetrotters ~
  • The Brewer’s Plate ~ March 9 ~ The event, which pairs food & beverage from all over Philly, is held at the Kimmel Center. VIP starts at 5:30 pm & general admission at 6:30 pm. Enjoy excellent foods, beers, the Sausage Showdown & much more. ~ The Brewer’s Plate ~ ~ Buy Tickets to the Brewer’s Plate ~
  • Newport Jazz Festival ~ March 9 ~ Starting at 8 pm at the Kimmel Center, music will be an assortment of classic jazz repertoire and original compositions by band members. To include such members as five-time Grammy-winning trumpet player Randy Brecker, clarinetist and saxophonist Anat Cohen, vocalist Karrin Allyson and more. ~ Newport Jazz Festival ~
  • Philadelphia Flower Show ~ Now until March 9 ~ The shows 2014 theme is ARTIculture, closely aligning Art & Horticulture. Check out the many events during the show as well. ~ Philadelphia Flower Show ~
  • Pay As You Wish ~ March 12 ~ 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 ~
  • 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 ~
  • 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 ~ March 14 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Mimi Jones – Mimi Jones’s sound fuses traditional and contemporary jazz, eclectic soul, funk, and rock. The multitalented bassist, vocalist, and composer performs worldwide with the Mimi Jones Band . Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
  • Erin Express 2014 ~ March 15 ~ FREE bus transportation from noon until 6 pm to 15 Irish bars on Philadelphia. ~ Erin Express 2014 ~
  • Irish Festival at the Shambles  ~ March 16 ~ From 11 am to 7 pm, come enjoy great Irish foods, beers, Irish Dancers, bag pips, live music & much more at the Shambles in the South Street Headhouse District. ~ Irish Festival at South Street Headhouse District ~
  • St. Patrick’s Day Parade ~ March 16 ~ Get your Green On starting at 11 am! Enjoy the 2nd oldest Irish Parade in the country right here in Philadelphia. ~ St. Patrick’s Day Parade ~
  • St. Patrick’s Day in Philadelphia ~ March 17 ~  Get your Erin Go Bragh on at Philly’s Best Irish Bars! ~ St. Patrick’s Day in Philadelphia ~
  • Food For Thought ~ March 22 ~ From 7 pm to 10 pm at Urban Outfitters, AchieveAbility will host its annual event to help families. Enjoy food, drinks, unique auction items, games and live entertainment. ~ Food For Thought from AchieveAbility ~
  • 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 ~
  • 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 ~
  • 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 Cafe, Fergies Pub, Milk Boy & Time Restaurant.  ~ Center City Jazz Festival ~ ~ Tix to Center City Jazz Festival ~
  • Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta ~ May 9 & 10 ~                         ~ 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 7 – 9

 

Friday  |  Cloudy  |  High 43°  | Low 30°

Saturday  |  Mostly Sunny  |  High 50° | Low 31°

Sunday  | Partly Cloudy  |  High 44°  |  Low 33°

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