'Enjoying Food Trucks At The Porch' Looking for a great lunch spot? Check out The Porch at 30th Street Station! Starting in March of each year, you'll find food trucks Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 2 pm. Visitors will also be able to enjoy breakfast Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 am to 9 am. Enjoy the landscaping and scenery while savoring food at tables, benches and even porch swings in University City! Beginning in May, The Porch will feature pop-up music, dance, and theater … [Read more...]
The 2017 Philadelphia Flower Show
March 8, 2017 By
'The World's Largest Indoor Flower Show' The Philadelphia International Flower Show welcomes you to "Holland: Flowering The World," where guests will be able to celebrate the beauty and ingenuity of Dutch culture, from vivid flower fields to innovative eco-design. No other country is as well known for its floral industry as the Netherlands, which fills the world with color. This awesome event will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from March 11 to 19. So bring your creative … [Read more...]
Brewer’s Plate In Philadelphia ~ Foodies and Beer Geeks Unite
March 2, 2017 By
'Where Food Meets Beer' The Brewer's Plate annual food and beer event is the talk of the town each year! The 13th annual event is held at the Kimmel Center on March 5, emphasizing to buy fresh and buy local. This will be your chance to savor delightful food that is paired with perfected brews, wine and cocktails from our region's outstanding chefs, farmers, food artisans, brewers, distillers, and winemakers. Brewer’s Plate benefits Fair Food, a non-profit that has been uniting local farmers … [Read more...]
Suds Lovers! Philly Loves Beer Is The New Philly Beer Week!
January 24, 2017 By
'Philadelphia Is The Best Beer City In America!' If you have heard of Philly Beer Week, a non-profit promoting Philly's beer culture, the organization has rebranded itself as Philly Loves Beer! Philly Beer Week is usually known as a 10-day celebration that takes place in the beginning of June every year. The problem was that many thought it stopped right there and they would have to wait until the following year. Hence the rebranding as Philly Loves Beer, which will be dedicated to … [Read more...]
9th Street Italian Market
January 3, 2017 By
'Authentic Italian Neighborhood Open-Air Market' The Italian Market is a cook's dream! It's the oldest and largest working outdoor market in the United States which began in the mid-to-late 1880's. The market, which is open 7 days a week, runs along approximately ten city blocks of Ninth Street in South Philadelphia, between Wharton and Fitzwater Streets. The heart of the market is the area of 9th Street between Christian Street and Washington Avenue. There are many grocery shops, food … [Read more...]
Bowie Birthday Bash With Candy Volcano At The TLA On South Street January 7, 2017!
December 22, 2016 By
'Remembering David Bowie!' Calling all David Bowie lovers! Celebrate the life of Bowie through his music! The 70’s Glam Rock tribute band, Candy Volcano, is at it again celebrating the birthday of the main man, David Bowie live at the TLA January 7, 2017. This amazing group of musicians and 12+ singers/independent artists re-imagine the glitter, glam and glitz of Bowie’s early years. With Philly Loves Bowie week happening all around them, Candy Volcano will be the first of several Bowie … [Read more...]
Celebrating Marines Birthday At Cookie’s Tavern In South Philly!!
November 9, 2016 By
'241st 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 side of Front Street indicates the site, across … [Read more...]
Bacon and Beer Festival in Philadelphia!
November 2, 2016 By
'Get Bacon Crazy While Drinking Beer!' Calling all bacon lovers! The 4th Annual Bacon and Beer Festival is back, taking place November 6 at the 23rd Street Armory from 2:30 pm to 5 pm! Festival-goers will enjoy bacon-based dishes from 24 local Philly restaurants created with bacon from 1732 meats while enjoying beer from 14 craft breweries. Those restaurants involved are: Baby Blues BBQ Philadelphia, The Blue Duck, BRICK AND MORTAR, BRÜ Craft & Wurst, U-Bahn, Cheu Noodle Bar / Bing … [Read more...]
Halloween Weekend In Philadelphia ~ Terror Behind The Walls, East Passyunk Fall Fest, Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, Day Of The Dead Celebrations and More!
October 28, 2016 By
'Halloween In Philadelphia’ The weekend kicks off with Day of the Dead Celebrations, the Philadelphia Film Festival, the continuation of Terror Behind the Walls, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences. During the weekend enjoy Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards, Day of the Dead at Penn Museum, South Street Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky Saturday, Day of the Dead Celebrations, FREE yoga, farmers’ markets and … [Read more...]
Bloktoberfest Invades South Street!!
October 6, 2016 By
'Beer, Food, Music, Philly' Cool weather, cool people and cool beers for good causes. Bloktoberfest returns for it's 9th year on South Street on Saturday, October 15 from noon to 9 pm in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood. This neighborhood festival is a free-to-attend all-ages festival which features four blocks of food, craft beer and live music from Broad to 18th Streets on South Street. You can buy your beer tickets in advance or purchase them the day of the event in person. But the … [Read more...]
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