Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Philly Festivals, Markets for Shopping, Free Yoga and More!

‘Many Festivals this Weekend: Cherry Blossom, StrEAT Food, Spring Fest’ It's that time of year when the festivals start appearing in mass numbers. The weekend kicks off with the continuation of celebrating Jazz Appreciation month, Spring Fest, StrEAT Food Festival, the PHAIR Open Air Market, Free yoga, magic shows and the ending of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival. In upcoming weeks, get ready for the Center City Jazz Festival, Mainline Restaurant Week, Easter Egg Hunts, the … [Read more...]

Spring Fest at the Reading Terminal Market

'Enjoying Spring At The Market With Good Food, Kids Activities & Live Music' As the weather gets warmer, more festivals start to appear throughout the city during spring. Welcome to the Reading Terminal Market's newest festival, Spring Fest! This event takes place on Saturday, April 12, from 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy delicious food from the vendors at the Market, live music and kids activities such as Easter egg dying and coloring with markers. Admission to this event is FREE, yet the food … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ First Fridays, Free Museums, Shopping and More!

‘The Festivals Are In Full Bloom in Philly!’ The weather already feels so much different than it did the last few months. The birds are chirping, the sun feels warmer and we know that we can start to get excited about the many kinds of festivals in the city from now until October. The weekend kicks off with First Fridays in Old City and in Manayunk, the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, PHAIR Open Air Market, Free yoga and ends on Sunday with a magic show, free admission to several museums and … [Read more...]

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

‘Food, Art, Music... Enjoying All That Philly Has To Offer!’ 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 … [Read more...]

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

‘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 … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day in Philadelphia – Best Irish Bars and Irish Events

'Erin Go Bragh - Ireland Forever' St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia is right around the corner. Do you have your green on and your pint glass in full tilt for that Irish toast. Below is a list of Irish breakfasts and events on St. Patrick's Day, events and activities leading up to St. Patrick's Day and most of the Irish Bars located in the City of Brotherly Love. If you plan on starting St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia early, you should check out a few of the Irish bars in Philadelphia … [Read more...]

The South Street Headhouse District’s Irish Festival

'Irish Fun at the Shambles at the Headhouse District' Who is ready to get their Green on! Your name doesn't have to be O'Connor, Fitzpatrick, O'Brien, O'Donnell, Callaghan or Murphy. This Irish event is open to everyone, of all nationalities and of all ages.  Head on over to the Shambles in the South Street Headhouse District on March 16. The party starts at 11:00 am and will continue until 7:00 pm. Two of the Districts bars, O'Neals Pub and Cavanaugh's Headhouse, will be supplying the … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ St. Patrick’s Parade and Events, Free Classical Music and More!

‘St. Patrick's Celebration Philly Style’ "May you have warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night, and a smooth road all the way to your door." ~ Sláinte! Yes, this is the time of year when you will see many donning their green. You might even be lucky to see a Leprechaun. Taking place this weekend will be several Irish events such as the Irish Pub Crawl at the Piazza at Schmidt's, Celtic Nights Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the Inaugural Irish Festival at … [Read more...]

Headhouse Crab & Oyster ~ Bringing Sexy Back to Seafood

‘Succulent Seafood on South Street’ Headhouse Crab and Oyster Co, once Ralic’s on South, has been transformed into a seafood lovers restaurant. Located in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia that is located on South Street in the Head House District, Headhouse Crab and Oyster Co re-opened in October 2013. Owner David Ralic brought in partner and chef Mike Stollenwerk to help reinvent the restaurant and some of its seafood dishes. What they have created is different fun foods that … [Read more...]

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

‘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 … [Read more...]