Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Arts and Food for May 3 – 9

‘Get Ready To Get Your Grub On!’

Who has their appetite strapped on, because you’ll certainly need it. A ton of food and music events are lined up for the next 30 days.

The food festivals start taking shape in May and June. We already had the 2nd annual Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, the Philly Farm & Food event, Flavors of the Avenue on East Passyunk, the PIFA street fair and the Festival of Forgotten Foods. This weekend, you’ll have the South Street Head House Spring Festival, the Strawbeery Festival, Plazapalooza Festival, Pie in the Sky Kite and Food Truck Festival, and the Philadelphia Burger Brawl. In the coming weeks, get ready for the Fitler Square Spring Fair, the Philadelphia Night Market Street Food Festival, the 9th Street Italian Market Festival, and Philly Beer Week starting May 31. What’s your favorite food festival?

Did you know : Philadelphia was named 1 of the top 10 US travel destinations for 2013. Also named for having the best sandwich in America, #2 in best burgers in the country by Travel + Leisure and in the last 8 months, the city has been recognized for top 10 parks in the world, best cheesesteaks, and #1 in Culture. We can feel that the list will be growing in 2013.

Here at MyPhillyAlive, we like to share these events and attractions with you. Here are a few highlighted events or attractions for this weekend in Philly and some upcoming attractions or events to put on your calendar. Please don’t hesitate to stop by here tomorrow for any new updates of what is going on this weekend or during the week.

Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of  ~ May 3 – 9 ~

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of May ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
• First Friday’s in Old City~ May 3 ~ Your chance to visit Art Galleries throughout Old City after normal hours. You will be able to talk to the art directors and possibly some of Philadelphia’s local artists. This also takes place as First Saturdays with select Art Galleries extending out to Fishtown. ~ First Fridays ~
• First Friday’s in Manayunk ~ May 3 ~ Come enjoy art in Manayunk. Before or afterwards, enjoy a meal at the many restaurants, or stop in one of Manayunk’s wonderful specialty shops. ~First Friday’s in Manayunk ~
• Art After 5 ~ May 3 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Martha Graham Cracker – The queen of Philadelphia drag cabaret brings her campy cultural commentary. Martha, whose vocal range is matched only by her witty banter, will perform with accompanist Victor Fiorillo.  Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall, starting at 5 pm. ~ Art After 5 ~
• Philadelphia Phillies ~ May 3 to 5 ~ A three game series against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Cool Tip! Free face painting before every Sunday home game by Paint Your Face, inside McFadden’s Ball Park from 10:30 am until the game starts. Anyone can stop by for a free Phillie’s P or even have the Phanatic painted on their cheek! ~ Phillies Tickets ~  Not going to the Phillies game, then stop in at  XFinityLive, Philadelphia’s main sports entertainment complex to watch the game.  ~ Info about XFinity Live ~
• Philadelphia International Children’s Festival – May 3 & 4 ~ Family-friendly performances, crafts and interactive events. ~ Philadelphia International Children’s Festival ~
• Equality Forum ~ May 4 & 5 ~ Bringing people together from around the world for panel discussions, parties, art and theater events and a lively community fair which is part of LGBT history and culture here in Philly. ~ Equality Forum ~
• Strawberry Festival ~ May 4 & 5 ~ Held at Peddler’s Village from 10 am to 6 pm. Come and enjoy chocolate dipped strawberries, strawberry fritters, strawberry shortcake and watch a strawberry pie eating contest. There will be live music and Arts & crafts for the children. ~ Strawberry Festival ~
• South Street Head House Square Spring Festival ~ May 4 ~ From 2nd to 8th street on South Street. 30 of the District’s restaurants and bars can come out to serve up great food, drinks, and the tastes of cuisine from around the world. Live music & entertainment. Don’t forget to stop by O’Neals Pub’s tent for great food & drinks. Click here for tent inf0 ~  ~ South Street HeadHouse Spring Festival ~
• Maifest ~ May 4 ~  From noon to 8 pm. Part of the South Street Spring Festival, Brauhaus Schmitz will have a beer-filled daylong festival with German beer, food, and German music. ~ Maifest ~
• Plazapalooza ~ May 4 ~ From 1 to 7 pm, Graduate Hospital is hosting a fun festival with live music, beer from Grace Tavern, food from local eateries and much more.  Located at the Grays Ferry Triangle at 23rd and South Streets. ~ Plazapalooza ~
• Pie in the Sky Kite and Food Truck Festival ~ May 4 ~ From noon to 5 pm, Fishtown’s waterfront spot at Penn Treaty Park will  be having Fly Your Kite day. Bring your own kite or make it right there. Also enjoy great food from food trucks such as Vernilicious, Sweet Box Cupcakes and FooTruck. ~ Pie in the Sky Kite and Food Truck Festival ~
• 104.5 Summer Block Party ~ May 4 ~ Summer concerts held at the Piazza at Schmidt’s, bringing you popular Philadelphia bands. On May 4th, listen to Atlas Genius and Jackson Kingsley as the musical acts and the next concert will be June 8th. ~ 104.5 Summer Block Party ~
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ May 4 & 8 ~ Starts at 10 am every Wed & Sat – Learn the story behind cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the 114-year history of the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they’re sold during this 75-minute, food-writer-led walking tour. ~ Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~
• Philadelphia Burger Brawl ~ May 5 ~ From 3-6 pm at the Fleisher Art Memorial, located on 719 Catherine Street in South Philadelphia.  Twenty-four of the city’s top burger chefs compete to see which burger is the best.  ~ Philadelphia Burger Brawl ~
• Broad Street Run ~ May 5 ~ Starting at 8:30, the 10 mile race goes from Northeast Philly at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue all the way down Broad Street where it finishes at the Navy Yard. ~ Broad Street Run ~
• Pay As You Wish ~ April 10 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every Wednesday from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”,  as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections.  ~ Pay What You Wish ~
• Tugboats at the Independence Seaport Museum ~ Now until August 4, 2013 ~ Dave Boone, an award-winning artist, brings his collection of tugboats to the museum. He showcases his journey as a kid growing up around boats and his love for tugboats.  ~ Tugboats at Independence Seaport Museum ~
• The Artifact Lab – Mummy Conversation at Penn Museum ~ Now until (no date set) ~ Here is your chance to get up close and personal. Watch conservators clean, examine, & preserve Egyptian Mummies at Penn Museum. Best of all, there are special times during the week to where you can ask them questions in person. ~ Conserving Mummies at Penn Museum ~
• Franklin Square ~ Now Open for 2013 Season ~ Enjoy miniature golf, take a spin on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, enjoy food at Square Burger and special weekend events for the kids. ~ Franklin Square ~
• Special Information! – Do you know that Philadelphia has its own slide? Yes, the Philly Slide. With Jaye Moore & Tony Luke Jr, to help support Little Kids Rock. Check it out. ~ The Philly Slide~

Come Back later this afternoon or evening for more things added to the Philly to do list!

Visiting Philadelphia

Are you Visiting Philadelphia? Have you lived in or near the City of Philadelphia, but never ventured out too the many historical sites in Philly? Here is a quick guide for some must see attractions in the City of Brotherly Love.

• The Independence Visitor’s Center – Your guide for all of your information relating to historical sites in Philadelphia and other things to do in Philadelphia. ~ Independence Visitor’s Center ~
• Philadelphia Zoo ~ With the warmer weather approaching, you can not miss America’s Oldest Zoo. 42 acres of awesomeness and over 1,000 animals. ~ Philadelphia Z00 ~
• Liberty Bell – Symbol of American Independence – If you are visiting Philadelphia, this is one site that must be seen. ~ Liberty Bell~
• Elfreth’s Alley ~ Get to walk down a street with 300 years of history. Elfreth’s Alley is one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in America. ~ Elfreth’s Alley ~
• Philadelphia City Hall ~ Like Architecture? Philadelphia History? They give tours of the Philadelphia City Hall. If you go up high enough, you get to see the whole city. ~ Philadelphia City Hall~
• Philadelphia Museum of Art – So many things that surround this museum. The “Rocky” Steps or the “Rocky” statue. A great view down Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Behind the museum, you can view Boat House Row and a few other things. ~ Philadelphia Museum of Art~
• Betsy Ross House – Did Betsy Ross actually make the American Flag? Learn about some of Philadelphia’s earliest history. ~ Betsy Ross House~
• Independence Hall – This is where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and where the Constitution of the United States was debated, drafted and signed. ~ Independence Hall~
• National Constitution Center – If anything, you must see the ‘We the People’ exhibit. There are other timely exhibits. ~ National Constitution Center ~
• Philadelphia Parks – Such as Fairmount Park or even Franklin Square for the kids or relaxing.

Are you Visiting Philadelphia and need a good tour company to show you around the City of Philadelphia, the historical sites, and much more. Try the Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours Company~ Philly Sightseeing Company ~ If you feel like walking instead, check out Free and Friendly Tours. Click Here for more info.

Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia

• Dad Vail Regatta ~ May 10 & 11 ~ Come check out a long Philadelphia tradition and the largest collegiate rowing event in the United States. Be Philly Proud! ~ Dad Vail Regatta ~
• Fitler Square Spring Fair ~ May 10 & 11 ~ More to come      ~ Fitler Square Spring Fair ~
• Philadelphia Night Market Street Food Festival ~ May 16 ~ Stay tune for info on this event.
• 9th Street Italian Market Festival ~ May 18 & 19 ~ Bring your appetite for this 2-day event. The city’s largest block party, the streets will be lined with vendors offering Italian delicacies, live music on stages at three specific locations, games and crafts for the kids & more. ~ 9th Street Italian Market Festival ~
• Philly Beer Week ~ May 31 – June 9 ~ The Main event is the Opening Ceremony that starts at 7 pm on May 31st at the Independence Visitors Center. There will be all kinds of events for 10 days, surrounding beer & the history of beer, with taste testing events. ~ Philly Beer Week ~

As always, no matter if you are visiting Philadelphia or live in the City of Philadelphia, we hope our list of things to do in Philadelphia helps you out.

If you have stumbled upon something else that we did not mention, please let us know in a comment or in an e-mail. If you are a business or organization that has an event coming up, please contact us. MyPhillyAlive

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Philadelphia Weekend Weather for the weekend of May 3 – 5

 

Friday  |  Sunny  |  High 63°  | Low 45°

Saturday  |  Sunny |  High 69° | Low 43°

Sunday  |  Sunny  |  High 64° |  Low 44°

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