Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Mardi Gras, Flower Show, Art and More!

‘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.

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Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of  ~ February 28 – March 6 ~

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 Bars & Restaurants with Fireplaces ~ Keep warm at these 36 bars & restaurants. ~ Philly Bars & Restaurants with Fireplaces ~
• Art After 5 ~ February 28 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Joanna Pascale – Firmly rooted in the tradition of jazz, Joanna Pascale has emerged as one of the premier vocalists on the East Coast, hailed as a “rising star” by fans and critics alike. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
• Philadelphia Flower Show Preview Party ~ February 28 ~ The 2014 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Preview Party is an exclusive, first look at the fanciful flowers, luscious landscapes, and dare-to-dream designs of “ARTiculture” before it opens to the public. ~ Philadelphia Flower Show Preview Party ~
• Cocktails & After Party at Barnes Foundation ~ February 28 ~ From 7 pm to midnight,  join the PHS Young Friends for open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and live music at the Barnes Foundation. Then take a trolley ride to an after party at the Convention Center and see the Philadelphia Flower Show before it opens to the public. ~ Cocktails & After Party at Barnes Foundation ~
• East Passyunk Restaurant Week ~ Now until March 1 ~ Enjoy discounted meal prices at 24 different kinds of restaurants in East Passyunk. ~ East Passyunk Restaurant Week ~
• 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 ~
• Philly Craft Beer Festival ~ March 1 ~ SOLD OUT – Enjoy 75+ types of craft beers from local to national brewers. There will be live music and food trucks as well. ~ Philly Craft Beer Festival ~
• Franklin Square ~ March 1 ~ Franklin Square opens for the 2014 season! ~ Franklin Square ~
• Mummers Mardi Gras ~ March 1 ~ From 3 pm to 9 pm at the Piazza at Schmidt’s, party with Mummers representing all divisions. There will be other live music and acts outside of the Mummers. ~ Mummers Mardi Gras ~
• Mardi Gras Parties & Events ~ March 1 – 4 ~ Check out our list of restaurants to grab good Cajun & Louisiana foods, drinks and for special events. ~ Mardi Gras events & food ~
• Philadelphia Flower Show ~ March 1 – 9 ~ The shows 2014 theme is ARTIculture, closely aligning Art & Horticulture. Check out the many events during the show as well. ~ Philadelphia Flower Show ~
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~  March 1 & 5 ~ 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 ~
• Tour of USS Somerset ~ March 2 ~ FREE – Your last chance to tour the USS Somerset at Penn’s Landing before it heads out to San Diego. ~ Tour of USS Somerset ~
• First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ March 2 ~ 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 ~
• Ice Skating at the Blue Cross RiverRink ~ Now thru March 2, 2014 ~ The Olympic-sized public ice rink offers skating sessions, skating lessons, parties, private functions, pond hockey, season-long special events, as well as skate rentals and sharpening. So stop down at Penn’s Landing for some fun ice skating at the rink.  ~ Ice Skating at the Blue Cross RiverRink ~
• Pay As You Wish ~ March 2 ~ 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 ~
• Mardi Gras aka Fat Tuesday Food & Activities ~ March 4 ~ Check out our list of restaurants to grab good Cajun & Louisiana foods, drinks and for special events on Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras Day. ~ Mardi Gras aka Fat Tuesday Food & Activities ~
• Pay As You Wish ~ March 5 ~ 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 ~
• 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 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 ~
• First Friday’s in Old City~ March  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 ~
• Cupcake & Cocktail Pairing ~ March 8 & 9 ~ Come out to Peddler’s Village and enjoy tasty cupcakes paired with special drinks. ~ Cupcake & Cocktail Pairing ~
• Harlem Globetrotters ~ March 9 ~ 2 shows – The world famous Harlem Globetrotters travel to Philly. Great excitement for the family. ~ Harlem Globetrotters ~
• 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 ~
• 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

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Philadelphia Weather for the weekend of February 28 – March 2 & 4

 

Friday  |  Sunny  |  High 24°  | Low 14°

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

Sunday  | 30% Few Showers  |  High 45°  |  Low 26°

Mardi Gras – March 4  | Partly Cloudy  |  High 24°  |  Low 14°

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