'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...]
Philadelphia Zoo – Things to do in Philadelphia
January 12, 2017 By
'America's First Zoo' The Philadelphia Zoo is located on the west bank of the Schuylkill River and is part of the Fairmount Park section in Philadelphia. The Zoo is one of the premier zoos in the world for breeding animals that have been found difficult to breed in captivity. History of Philadelphia Zoo The Philadelphia Zoo, the nation's oldest zoo, was chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 21, 1859, but the Civil War delayed its opening until July 1, 1874. The Frank Furness … [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...]
Jurassic World: The Exhibition At The Franklin Institute
December 21, 2016 By
'Come Face-To-Face With Prehistoric Dinosaurs' The Jurassic World exhibit has taken over The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia! This huge exhibition, thanks to the blockbuster movie franchise, delivers thousands of square feet of dinosaur-inhabited galleries and incredibly life-like animatronic creatures! Museum-goers can look forward to recreated moments from the film and displays of the actual sites within the Jurassic World park. Life-Like Animatronic Dinosaurs The setting takes … [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...]
Philadelphia Film Festival – 25th Annual Festival
October 20, 2016 By
'The Best Films from Around the World' Who loves a good film. Love sneak previews? There are films that get the attention because of their production budgets, but how many great films are missed or not heard of because of their lack of funding, which limits their exposure. Welcome to the 25th Annual Philadelphia Film Festival from October 20 to 30, Philadelphia's largest film festival, which unites talented filmmakers and dedicated film lovers for eleven days of world-class cinema. The … [Read more...]
Open Streets Day In Philadelphia! ~ Philly’s First Ever Officially!
September 22, 2016 By
'Walk, Bike, Run and Play On Philly Streets!' What, no cars on some streets of Philadelphia?!?! Welcome to Open Streets Day in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 24 from 8 am to 1 pm! Because of the Pope's visit last September to the City of Brotherly Love, we got a taste of what it would be like if there were no cars roaming the streets. Allowing pedestrians to be able to walk, bike, run and much more in the Philly Streets. Thanks to you, the citizens of Philadelphia and … [Read more...]
Constitution Day At The National Constitution Center
September 15, 2016 By
‘We The People on September 17, 1787′ On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans. The National Constitution Center is honoring Constitution Day with free admission on September 16 courtesy of PNC Bank. The educational fun will begin at 8:30 a.m. on the Front Lawn with a rousing reading of … [Read more...]
2016 Fringe Festival ~ Our Guide To Top Shows
September 6, 2016 By
'Enjoying All Types Of Performing Arts In Philly’ The 2016 Fringe Festival, now in its 20th year, is one of Philadelphia’s signature fall arts events celebrating innovation and creativity in contemporary performance from artists around the world. From September 8 to 24, the Festival will feature hundreds of dance, theater, visual arts, music and spoken-word performances in traditional venues as well as on street corners and in cars, galleries, cabarets and restaurants. History of … [Read more...]
Labor Day Weekend In Philadelphia ~ Parks On Tap, First Friday, Made In America, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Fringe Arts Festival and More!
September 2, 2016 By
'Labor Day Weekend Fun In Philadelphia’ The weekend kicks off with Parks on Tap, First Friday, movies at Clark Park and the Betsy Ross House, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Franklin Institute. Don't forget to visit Spruce Street Harbor Park & Roller Rink as it closes for the year after Labor Day. During the weekend enjoy End of Day Declaration Readings, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Made in America Musical … [Read more...]
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