'Exploring Art and Dance on the Water' The Invisible River Festival is an extraordinary day that brings together the community with part aerial arts performance and dance on water. The public performance is on August 29 from 2 pm to 8 pm in East Fairmount Park. The festival, founded in 2010, is an unique celebration on the Schuylkill River that combines dance, aerial arts, visual arts, boating, music and love of the environment. The event kicks off at 2 p.m. with a group that will gather … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Pennsylvania Dutch Festival, First Friday, Peach Festival and More!
August 7, 2015 By
‘Enjoying Everything August In Philadelphia’ This weekend kicks off with First Friday, Smooth Jazz Summer Nights, Awesomefest Movie, The Oval Summer Pop-Up and the continuation of the Center City Restaurant Week, Pennsylvania Dutch Festival, Lego Art exhibit at the Franklin Institute and Beneath the Surface exhibit at Penn Museum. During the weekend, enjoy the Peach Festival, the Sounds of Inspiration, the Spruce Street Harbor Park, magic shows, farmers’ markets, and much more. The weekend ends … [Read more...]
Pope Visit To Philadelphia 2015: Road Closures and More Details
August 6, 2015 By
'Road, Highway & Bridge Closures In Philadelphia For Papal Visit' Some are calling it the Popacalypse. In what will be the largest planned event in Philadelphia history, yesterday, Mayor Nutter announced the traffic box and key information about Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia in September. Major key point to remember. Mayor Nutter said that vehicles that exit the green zone, aka the "traffic box", on or after September 25 will not be allowed to return until early September 28. … [Read more...]
Shakespeare in Clark Park, Jazz Age On The Delaware, 2nd Street Festival, African Festival, Night Market and More!
July 31, 2015 By
‘Exploring Summer Awesomeness In Philadelphia’ This weekend kicks off with Shakespeare in Clark Park, Awesomefest Movie, The Oval Summer Pop-Up and the continuation of the Lego Art exhibit at the Franklin Institute and Beneath the Surface exhibit at Penn Museum. During the weekend, enjoy Jazz Age on the Delaware, the Spruce Street Harbor Park, magic shows, farmers’ markets, and much more. The weekend ends with the 2nd Street Festival, the African Festival, Shakespeare in Clark Park, the start … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Summerfest Live At Xfinity Live, East Passyunk Car Show, The Oval and More!
July 24, 2015 By
‘Exploring Art in Philadelphia' The City of Brotherly Love has so many wonderful historical sites, theatres, things to do, and some of the best Museums in the country! Get our and explore some of these wonderful museums. This weekend kicks off with The Oval Summer Pop-Up and the continuation of the Lego Art exhibit at the Franklin Institute and Beneath the Surface exhibit at Penn Museum. During the weekend, enjoy the Spruce Street Harbor Park, Summerfest Live at Xfinity Live, the Newold … [Read more...]
Get Dog Crazy at the Dog Days of Summer Cook-Off
July 17, 2015 By
'Explore Creative & Tasty Hot Dogs' It's a doggie dog dog alert! We are talking about hot dogs. Come celebrate the Dog Days of Summer and National Hot Dog month at the South Street Headhouse District's meaty event, the 4th Annual Dog Days of Summer Hot Dog Cook-Off on July 18. This event will be held under The Shambles in South Street Headhouse District. VIP tickets have to be purchased in advance, while those wanting general admission can purchase at the time of the event. Those … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ The Oval Pop-Up, Dog Days At Headhouse Square, Sidewalk Sizzle & Ice Cream Freeze and More!
July 17, 2015 By
‘The Dog Days Of Summer In Philly' Sizzle and freeze during this weekend! This weekend kicks off with The Oval Summer Pop-Up and the continuation of the Lego Art exhibit at the Franklin Institute and Beneath the Surface exhibit at Penn Museum. During the weekend, enjoy the Spruce Street Harbor Park, the 4th annual dog days of summer cook-off in the South Street Headhouse District, the Sidewalks Sizzle and Ice Cream Freeze outside of the Reading Terminal Market, magic shows, farmers’ markets, … [Read more...]
Summer Kaleidoscope ~ Summer Fun At The Oval in 2015
July 15, 2015 By
'Summertime Fun At The Pop-Up Park On The Parkway' As you go round and round - enjoying the colorful patterns - it's summertime fun at The Oval and this year's theme, "Summer Kaleidoscope." See the brand new 25,000 square foot mural, "Summer Kaleidoscope," commissioned by the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program! The centerpiece of The Oval, called the Kaleidoscope, is an art installation by Jessie Unterhalter and Katey Truhn. The Baltimore-based duo creates large-scale, colorful … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Bastille Day, Hispanic Fiesta, Summer Fun At The Oval and More!
July 10, 2015 By
‘Beheadings, Fiestas & Art.. Oh My!' We just get more excited as we head into the summer. Last week was tiring enough with all of the Fourth of July activities and events. Now get ready for a great production tomorrow during Bastille Day in Fairmount that will include the Bearded Ladies at Eastern State Penitentiary. Don't forget to enjoy the Hispanic Fiesta, free wineberry picking and the continuation of the Lego Art exhibit at the Franklin Institute and Beneath the Surface exhibit at … [Read more...]
Celebrating Independence Weekend With Fireworks, FREE Concerts, 1776 Revolutionary War Encampment and More!
July 3, 2015 By
‘Celebrating American Independence’ What not a better way than to celebrate your 4th of July Weekend right here in Philadelphia, where it all began! Enjoying Independence Day with friends, family and everyone else! There will be free concerts, the American Revolutionary War re-encampment, the main parade in the historic section of Philadelphia tomorrow, block parties, the spectacular fireworks show above the Philadelphia Museum of Art and much more. This weekend kicks off with WAWA Welcome … [Read more...]
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