Marines Birthday Celebration Nov 10 at Tankie’s Tavern Formerly Known As Cookie’s Tavern In South Philly!

‘247th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration’ . On November 10, 1775, the Continential Marines were established by the Second Continental Congress. Research indicates that the birthplace of the Corps, as the first place where Marines enlisted, was Tun Tavern in Philadelphia! In 1781, the Tun Tavern burned down. Its former structure stood at a location now occupied by Interstate 95, where it passes Penn’s Landing. A commemorative marker on the east … [Read more...]

Unmasking The Legacy Gala In Philadelphia!

'Philly’s Greatest Masquerade Celebration Honors Local Heroes and Gives Back' . JerseyMan and PhillyMan Magazine host their 7th annual Unmasking the Legacy Gala, November 3 from 6 pm to 10 pm, to celebrate its man and woman of the year honorees at Ballroom at the Ben. This masquerade-themed celebration will bring together 6 men and women who have had profound impacts on their community. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the charity or non-profit chosen by the two … [Read more...]

Oktoberfest Street Festival at Brauhaus Schmitz!

'Drink, Eat & Dance Oktoberfest Style' . Be prepared for a celebration as thousands attend Brauhaus Schmidtz's annual Oktoberfest on South Street stretching for three blocks! The 14th annual festival takes place Saturday, October 15 from 11 am until 8 pm. Visitors will be able to feast on such German food as Bratwurst, Bauernwurst, potato salad, Sauerkraut, and jumbo pretzels that will be prepared by their very own Chef Valentin Bay and his crew. Of course, a German … [Read more...]

The Annual WAWA Hoagie Day

'Celebrating With FREE WAWA Hoagies!'  Imagine 7 tons of hoagies! Now imagine a free hoagie! That's what you get with WAWA Hoagie Day! WAWA Hoagie Day was celebrated in 1992 with a free, 500-foot hoagie. On that day, then-Mayor Ed Rendell, proclaimed the hoagie the “Official Sandwich of Philadelphia.” Decades later, the 29th annual Wawa Hoagie Day taking place on June 29th at noon, focuses on honoring our troops and First Responders, and expands on Wawa’s partnership with the … [Read more...]

Sound Mind Network Musical Festival ~ Healing Through The Arts With The Bacon Brothers, Tony Luke Jr and More! June 26 at Bally’s in Atlantic City!

'Healing Through The Arts' . Sound check! You are in for a special treat as some talented musicians gather for a special musical festival for a great cause on Sunday, June 26th at Bally's Atlantic City Hotel and Casino!  Welcome the Sound Mind Network Musical Festival, "Healing Through The Arts!"  The Bacon Brothers, Kevin and Michael Bacon, will be the music festival's headliners! There will be other musical talents such as Tony Luke Jr, the Nashville girl group … [Read more...]

Irish American Festival Invades The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing

'Celebrating All Things Irish' What a great way to kick off the month of June than with PECO's Multicultural Series celebrating the Irish American Festival at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. The celebration is on June 4 from noon to 7 pm. The PECO Multicultural Series is a succession of outdoor festivals that brings cultures and their traditions from all over the world into Philadelphia. Irish American Festival's Atmosphere & Experience The Irish Festival celebrates … [Read more...]

Old City Eats Kick-Off Party!

'Eating With Friends Like There Is No Tomorrow' . Hey foodies, get your appetites ready! The Old City Block Party on Thursday, May 26 from 4 pm to 9 pm, kicks-off Old City Eats. During this event, there will be approximately 13 restaurants and bars that will offer discounted food and drinks. Every Thursday afterwards, that will continue all summer long until August 25, 2022, there will be 20 plus restaurants and bars that will be participating in Old City Eats. Old City … [Read more...]

The Mummers Parade – A Long Standing Philly Tradition

'Mummers Strutting Up Broad Street - A Long Standing Philly Tradition'   Hey Philadelphia, are you ready to strut! The Mummers Parade, which is a New Year’s Day tradition, returns for its 121st year. Nothing like seeing and hearing a String Band performing live in the Mummers Parade which is a one-of-a-kind experience. The 2022 Parade has been postponed until January 2, 2022 due to inclement weather. What is a Mummer? Mummers are men and women of all ages, some as young as 12 … [Read more...]

The Christmas Village In Philadelphia!

'Getting Into the Holiday Spirit At The Christmas Village' When you start to work on your holiday shopping, this is the place to check out, with over 70 vendors in wooden booths offering you a great experience of shopping in Philadelphia. The Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an outside Holiday market event in Center City Philadelphia, which is modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany. Here you can shop at the iconic plaza LOVE Park! You'll be able to get a … [Read more...]

2021 Audi FEASTIVAL Returns! Exceptional Philly Food, Great Chefs and Weird Times!

'A Wild Night Of Philadelphia Arts & Food Culture!' . FEASTIVAL is back after missing 2020! It's known as Philadelphia's Premier Culinary Arts Festival! Celebrating its 12th year, this event is where you can enjoy remarkable food and drinks while being entertained with live performances in support of FringeAarts! FEASTIVAL, back with new restaurants, new entertainment and will be hosted at a new large location that was a former train manufacturing warehouse that is 150,000 … [Read more...]