‘Pleasant Weekend With Art & Festivals’ Hello September! Just because summer might seem to be over for most, it doesn't mean that the fun stops in the City of Brotherly Love. Today starts out with a bang with a slew of art events. Check out the many First Friday events and the start of the Fringe Arts Festival which continues until September 22. Another fun and entertaining festival is the WHYY Connections Festival and Coast Day. Tons of live music, kids activities and even free … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Dutch Festival, Dragon Boat Race, Free Movies and more!
August 9, 2013 By
'Explore The Many Festivals in Philadelphia’ The City of Brotherly Love seems to keep exploding with many excellent things to do, always keeping you busy. Experience the Pennsylvania Dutch Festival that continues until Saturday, the Southeast Asian Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday or the Night Market Philadelphia taking place on South Street on Thursday, August 15. Don't forget about the many free movies throughout the city at any given night, the backyard bash and beach party or the mock … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ 2nd Street Festival, First Fridays, Free Movies and More!
August 2, 2013 By
‘Philly Festivals, Philly Art, Movies, Action!’ Can you believe it's August already. The kids will be going back to school soon. Before that happens, enjoy the many things taking place in this awesome city of ours as a family. Today kicks off with a free concert at the Kimmel Center, many First Fridays events throughout the city, the 2nd Street Festival in Northern Liberties, free movies, free concerts at Philly parks and so much more. No matter what tickles your fancy, we have most of it … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Bastille Day, Food In Philly & More
July 12, 2013 By
’Exploring All That Philadelphia Has To Offer’ Off with her head! This Sunday is Bastille Day, which you can read more about below. It will be celebrated throughout the city on Saturday, July 13. Check out a fake beheading at Eastern State Penitentiary or check out the 7th Annual Bastille Day Celebration with the Media Arts Council in downtown Media. Love different kinds of foods? Check out the Sidewalk Sizzle and Ice Cream Freeze being held outside of the Reading Terminal Market. And don't … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ All You Can Eat Ice Cream and 4th of July
June 28, 2013 By
'4th of July in Philadelphia’ Can you believe that 4 of July is a week away! As many of you know, there will be many activities and events during the first week of July, thanks to Wawa Welcome America. To kick off the weekend, how about all the ice cream that you can eat at Penn's Landing on June 29 and 30. Definitely check out our 4th of July in Philadelphia cheat sheet below, for the many events and activities, to include the reading of the Declaration of Independence. What event or … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Live Music and Art
June 21, 2013 By
'Summer Fun in Philadelphia’ Happy first day of Summer! To top it off, what great weather for this weekend! So many great events to kick of the summer of 2013. Anything from the Manayunk Arts Festival, to paddle boating at Penn's Landing, music festivals and free movie nights. What event or activity this weekend or during the week excites you the most? Please share with us in the comments below. MyPhillyAlive needs your help! We are in a social media contest and you can help us in … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – Philly Festivals & More
May 17, 2013 By
‘Philly Food At Its Best!’ Anyone stuff yet from the many food festivals that have taken place in Philadelphia recently? Well, strap on that horse feeder, because the mega food event of all Philly Food Festivals takes place this weekend. The 9th Street Italian Market Festival. Who truly gets excited about this event! A quick roundup of the food festivals and events that have already taken place. We already had the 2nd annual Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, the Philly Farm & Food event, … [Read more...]
FirstGlance Film Festival in Philly
November 7, 2012 By
'Exciting & Creative Independent Films' Who loves movie screenings, independent films, and the chance to hang with the actors and film makers. Celebrating it's 15th year, the FirstGlance Film Festival will be in Philadelphia from November 9-11. What is the FirstGlance Film Festival? FirstGlance started in 1996 and brings Indie filmmakers and audiences together. It’s a way for filmmakers to get their projects shown in public venues, getting exposure, yet at the same time, for those to … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – First Fridays,Philly Theaters & More
November 2, 2012 By
'Explore the Mysteries of Philadelphia's Wonderful Art, Museums, & Theaters’ Halloween is over with for the most part and you have been cooped up because of Hurricane Sandy. The weather is shaping up to be sunny in Philly this weekend, but with temperatures to be much cooler. But that shouldn't stop you from enjoying the many things offered in the City of Brotherly Love. Today kicks of with First Friday in Old City and First Friday in Manayunk. Enjoy the arts, entertainment, food, and … [Read more...]
Design Philadelphia Festival – Creating Influence
October 9, 2012 By
'Solving Problems & Enhancing Daily Life within the City' The 8th Annual DesignPhiladelphia Festival returns this week, honoring its vital role of design within the region, celebrating the City of Philadelphia's contemporary significance as a center for creative advancement. DesignPhiladelphia demonstrates, supports and promotes the ability that design has to generate innovation, solve problems, enhance daily life, and influence both the perception and economics of the … [Read more...]
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