Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ First Fridays, Pride Day, Philly Burger Brawl and More!

'Philly Art, Philly History & Philly Food’ It feels like summer weather and the weekend kicks off with First Friday's, Fine Art & Contemporary Art Show, the 8th Annual Independence Dragon Boat Regatta, Fete Day and Philly Beer Week events. There is also free yoga, free movies, mini Mummers shows, magic shows, the Phila Flea Market, several Farmers’ Markets and much more. And the weekend ends with the Philly Beer Week, Pride Day and the Philly Burger Brawl. Your kids can join … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Philly Beer Week, Irish Festival and More!

'Approaching June with Festivals & Philly Fun’ Yes, the weekend is here again, for those who had a short work week. The weekend kicks off with Philly Beer Week, Walnut2Walnut and the Roots Picnic . There is also free yoga, magic shows, the Phila Flea Market, several Farmers’ Markets, First Sunday’s at the Barnes Foundation and much more. And the weekend ends with the Parx Casino Philly Cycling Classic and the Irish American Festival. Your kids can join the Continental Army for marching … [Read more...]

Philly Beer Week 2014 Cheat Sheet

'Beer Enthusiasts - Start Your Engines' It's that time of year again when Philadelphians get excited about Philly Beer Week. Not only those from the city or the surrounding area, but those who specifically come to this week long event for a specific reason from far away. Did you know that Philly Beer Week is the largest beer celebration of its kind in the United States. All of this would make perfect sense since Philadelphia has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Cities for … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Trenton Avenue Arts Festival, Preakness at Piazza, Haverford Spring Fest and More!

'Eat, Music & Live Life’ We had many excellent festivals with food and live music a few weeks back and it continues this weekend. The weekend kicks off with the 9th Street Italian Market Festival, the Trenton Avenue Arts Festival and the Preakness at The Piazza. There is also free yoga, magic shows, the Phila Flea Market, several Farmers' Markets and much more. And the weekend ends with the Haverford Spring Fest.  In upcoming weeks, get ready for Fourth Fridays in the South Street … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Dad Vail Regatta, Farmers’ Markets , Philly Art, Flea Markets and More!

'Row Row Row Your Boat’ There seems to be water related events and activities this weekend. Just hoping that the rain holds off. The weekend kicks off with the opening of the Sister Cities Park's boat pond and the Dad Vail Regatta. There is also Free yoga, magic shows, Phila Flea Market, Farmers' Markets and much more. And the weekend ends with the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia® Run/Walk Event.  In upcoming weeks, get ready for the Night Market in Old City, the Preakness at The … [Read more...]

Phoebes BBQ – Tasty BBQ Sandwiches and More!

'Ribs With AN Attitude' Don't let the outside of this little eatery fool you, which is located on the 22nd hundred block of South Street. Phoebes BBQ has been a staple of the Graduate Hospital area serving Oklahoma style barbecue food since 1994. Anastasio Botsaris, known as Stas, bought the business back in 2003 at the young age of 23. He has grown the business to not only delivering his fine foods from the South Street establishment, but that he now has a food truck that frequents local … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Wine and Food Festival

'Enjoy 600+ Wine Samplings From Around The World'  The Philadelphia Wine and Food Festival is back, May 10, allowing guests to sample more than 600 exquisite wines from around the world. There will be cuisine from Philadelphia's most popular restaurants as well. This years event takes place at the world-renowned Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, located minutes from Center City and the Philadelphia Airport. Here is your chance to get up close and personal with the rarest and most … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Tons of Festivals, Philly Art and More!

'Spring Festivals Galore, Art & Free Things To Do’ Do you have your walking shoes? Because you'll need them if you want to get to the many spring festivals throughout the City of Brotherly Love! The weekend kicks off with First Fridays in the city and in Manayunk. You also have the continuation of the Philadelphia Science Festival and the Philadelphia Children's Festival. And now for the drum roll of festivals! Pick from excellent festivals such as the South Street Headhouse Spring … [Read more...]

Morgan’s Pier – A Waterfront Beer Garden at Penn’s Landing

'Outside Paradise' Morgan's Pier, reopening on May 1, 2014, is an outdoor beer garden style bar and lounge that is right next to the Ben Franklin Bridge on Columbus Boulevard in Penn's Landing. It first opened on May 25, 2012. Morgan's Pier Experience & Atmosphere Philadelphia waterfront's newest addition, Morgan's Pier, will be refreshing and a great complement to the Race Street Pier because of its openness, having large space in which you can get around freely and because of the lush … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Science Festival, Penn Relays, Philly Foods, National Junior Ranger Day and More!

'Family Fun in Philly’ The weekend kicks off with the Philadelphia Science Festival, the continuation of celebrating Jazz Appreciation month and Manayunk Restaurant Week, Fourth Fridays in South Street Headhouse District, the Penn Relays, National Park Week, National Junior Ranger Day, Free yoga, magic shows and ending with Main Line Restaurant Week and the One Day in Pompeii exhibit. In upcoming weeks, get ready for the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta, Night Market in Old City, the 9th Street … [Read more...]