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

Things To Do In Philadelphia

‘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 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 21 – 27 ~

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 ~
  • March Madness ~ March 20 – 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 ~
  • Founders Day at Academy of Natural Sciences ~ March 21 ~ Pay-As-You-Wish – From 10 am – 4:30 pm.  To celebrate the day of its founding, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is offering pay-as-you-wish admission. Dinosaurs Unearthed will still be $5 for non-members & $3 for members. ~ Founders Day & Pay As You Wish at the Academy of Natural Sciences ~
  • Special Burgers by SpotBurgers ~ March 21 ~ For those celebrating lent & can’t have meat, Josh Kim of SpotBurgers is grilling up a smoke salmon burger from 11 am to 5 pm at 33rd & Arch in University City. Fresh-ground salmon with fresh herbs, cucumber, onion, Marscapone, capers, tomato, lettuce, and Beck’s Cajun Creole Mayo created by Chef Bill Beck of Beck’s Cajun Cafe! SPECIAL! Mention that you saw this post in MyPhillyAlive and get 50 cents off your burger! ~SpotBurgers in University City ~
  • Art After 5 ~ March 21 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Mazel Tov Cocktail  – Mazel Tov Cocktail performs original interpretations of classic jazz, swing, and soul standards of the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, as well as more modern rock and pop songs. The musical duo includes classically trained vocalist Andrea Clair and guitarist Rick Lowenberg. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
  • ConKerr Cancer PJ Party ~ March 21 ~ The party is from 6 pm – 9 pm. Bring your family to the Please Touch Museum as you join children and teens with childhood cancer in which they get away from the hospital for a special night of fun.  There will be a dance party and live DJ, pajama parade, face painting, Rita’s ice and visits from local celebrities such as Eagles mascot SWOOP and animals from the Philadelphia Zoo. Each $25 ticket for the party will benefit chronically ill children and their families. PJs are mandatory. ~ ConKerr Cancer PJ Party ~
  • Shut Up and Dance 2014 ~ March 22 ~ Dancers of the Pennsylvania Ballet turn emotion into movement to help support MANNA in their mission to provide free food for those in the Philadelphia community. Held at the Forrest Theater, Pre-Prefromance VIP is from 6 pm – 7:30 pm & the regular performance begins at 8 pm.  The after party will be held at Pennsylvania 6 with WXPN DJ Robert Drake. ~ Tickets Here ~ ~ Shut up and Dance 2014 ~
  • 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 ~
  • Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ March 22 & 26 ~ 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 23 ~ 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 ~
  • Philly Wine Week ~ March 23 – 30 ~ Your chance to taste & explore wine in Philadelphia with many events, speak to guest wine experts & more. ~ Philly Wine Week ~
  • Pay As You Wish ~ March 26 ~ 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 ~
  • Indie Music Fest ~ March 26 ~  Brought to you by Thortakeover, this event celebrates independent music from various genres such as hip hop, rock, soul, and more. Doors open at 9 pm and the open mic segment begins at 9:30. There will be 8 live performances throughout the night. ~ Indie Music Fest at Trocadero ~
  • 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 ~
  • 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 28 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm.  pp  – Mazel Tov Cocktail performs original interpretations of classic jazz, swing, and soul standards of the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, as well as more modern rock and pop songs. The musical duo includes classically trained vocalist Andrea Clair and guitarist Rick Lowenberg. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
  • 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 Friday’s in Old City~ April 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 ~
  • 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 ~
  • 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

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Philadelphia Weather for the weekend of March 21 – 23

 

Friday  |  Mostly Sunny  |  High 55°  | Low 41°

Saturday  |  AM Clouds & PM Sun  |  High 65° | Low 37°

Sunday  | Cloudy  |  High 50°  |  Low 28°

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