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Uwishunu Article published on March 25, 2024

Things to Do in Philadelphia This Week & Weekend

Phillies opening series, peak cherry blossom blooms, Easter festivities and more, March 25 to 31, 2024...

Citizens Bank Park Photo courtesy Philadelphia Phillies
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Hop to it! Spring has sprung and this week’s list of things to do features highly anticipated events and plenty of festive celebrations.

The Philadelphia Phillies get ready to knock this season out of the park with their home opener against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park (Friday).

Music takes over Philly stages with performances by superstar Nicki Minaj at the Wells Fargo Center (Friday) and the opening of BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical at Walnut Street Theatre (opens Tuesday).

Easter festivities kick off all around the region with events like Hayrides to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards (through Saturday) and the 91st Annual Easter Promenade on South Street (Sunday).

And prep those peepers for springtime foliage, as the city starts to see peak cherry blossom blooms (begins around Saturday) and the opening of gorgeous warm-weather attractions like Chanticleer (opens Wednesday).

Plus, don’t miss the last week of Women’s History Month celebrations, with special history programs, cocktail parties and pop-ups featuring women-owned businesses.

Put some spring in your step. Book the Visit Philly Overnight Package and get free hotel parking and choose-your-own-adventure perks, including tickets to The Art of the Brick at The Franklin Institute, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, or the National Constitution Center and the Museum of the American Revolution. Or kick back and relax with the new Visit Philly 3-Day Stay hotel package, which includes buy-two-get-one-free hotel nights at participating hotels.

Below, find the best things to do in Philadelphia this week and weekend, March 25-31, 2024.

This Week & Weekend

What's new and exciting in Greater Philadelphia ...
01

Now Open: Cloud Cups at MaKen Studios North

Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
A server wearing a black glove holds out a cone with two scoops of gelato to the camera at Cloud Cups in Philadelphia. A server wearing a black glove holds out a cone with two scoops of gelato to the camera at Cloud Cups in Philadelphia.
— Photo by K. Aversa for Cloud Cups

Now open

Gelato artist Galen Thomas is on cloud nine with the opening of his new North Philly flagship store. Part cafe, part production facility, the new Black-owned shop offers 36 different gelato and sorbet flavors (featuring non-dairy and vegan options), retail merchandise (like gelato-scented candles), and pints for sale with citywide delivery and nationwide shipping. Artisan flavors include honey lavender and peanut butter stracciatella, plus flavor collabs like Oreo cheesecake from the Philadelphia Cheesecake Lady and strawberry with French Toast Bites, in memory of Lokal Artisan Foods’ Charisse McGill.

Where: Cloud Cups at MaKen Studios North, 3525 I Street

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02

Now Open: Mural City Cellars in Fishtown

Monday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Now open

Branded as “Philly’s Neighborhood Winery,” personal and business partners Nicholas Ducos and Francesca Galarus founded Mural City Cellars with a goal of making wine more affordable, accessible and local using grapes from small regional farms and minimal intervention. Mural City’s brand new Fishtown location expands on its amenities with a bar, charcuterie and living room-style seating while keeping the same locally produced wine and chill vibes for which the business is known. On the horizon: wine classes, tastings and summer pop ups.

Where: Mural City Cellars, 1831 Frankford Avenue

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Phillies Pep Rally at the Comcast Center Plaza

Tuesday

The Philadelphia Phillies home opener is this week (read more on that below), but Philly gets the party started early with the official Phillies pep rally this Tuesday. Cheer outside at the Comcast Center plaza and look forward to games, giveaways and special guests. Want to show your Phillies pride? Be sure to pick up a free cheer card poster at the plaza on rally day — or at one of 13 other businesses and attractions around the city over the next few weeks.

Where: Comcast Center Plaza, 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

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Opening: BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical at Walnut Street Theatre

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Explore the true story of Carole King’s life on stage, from teenage songwriter to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. The Broadway celebration features more than two-dozen of King’s greatest hits, including the pop classics she wrote for artists like Aretha Franklin and James Taylor, as well as her own chart-topping solo work.

Where: Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street

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05

Opening for the season: Chanticleer

Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
A family walks along a stone path through the gardens at Chanticleer. A family walks along a stone path through the gardens at Chanticleer.
— Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia

Opens Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Reopening this week, this botanical “pleasure garden” — spread across 35 acres of Delaware County — features more than 5,000 plants on the grounds of the century-old former Rosengarten manor. Since 1990, the estate has been open to the public as a lush, contemporary arboretum featuring distinct gardens and displays with perennials and agricultural crops.

Where: Chanticleer, 786 Church Road, Wayne

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Opening Day & Series: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park

Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Trea Turner of Philadelphia Phillies holds up a baseball bat in during a game at Citizens Bank Park. Trea Turner of Philadelphia Phillies holds up a baseball bat in during a game at Citizens Bank Park.
— Photo by Visit Philadelphia

March 29-31, 2024

Expect an afternoon of serious tailgating and plenty of bedlam at the Bank as the Fightin’ Phils take the field in South Philly for the first time since a disappointing loss in game seven of last year’s National League Championship Series. First up? A series with the Atlanta Braves. Opening Day (Friday) is followed by two weekend day games against the pesky NL East rivals (Saturday and Sunday). Plus, show the Phillies some love by picking up a cheer card around the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Street teams are on hand near the parking lots to distribute the cards during each of the three games.

Where: Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way

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07

Boot, Scoot & Brews Line Dancing at Dock Street South

Thursday

Yee-haw! Grab a beer and a partner and get ready for some good, old-fashioned country fun (just in time for the release of Beyoncé’s new country album, may we add). Kick off your weekend with this free line dancing class with Nate Golden at South Philly’s Dock Street Brewing  — cowboy boots not required.

Where: Dock Street South, 2118 Washington Avenue

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08

Miniball 2024 at FringeArts

Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Let’s get Fringe-y! FringeArts and Cannonball, Philadelphia’s premier purveyors of what’s new, innovative and, sometimes, strange in contemporary performance, team up this Easter Weekend for a mini-Fringe Festival of sorts. Now in its second year, Miniball is a bite-sized version of the epic multi-week fall performance festival. Taking over FringeArts’ Old City location for the long weekend, the festival features performances of original theatrical and musical pieces, the return of Fringe’s long-running works-in-progress series Scratch Night, late night cabarets, workshops to help artists prepare for this year’s Fringe Festival, and some celebratory parties and toasts.

Where: FringeArts, 140 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard

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09

Nicki Minaj at the Wells Fargo Center

Friday

Barbz, unite. The unmistakable Nicki Minaj tours behind her latest release, Pink Friday 2, an always-adventurous display of wordplay and genre that serves as a follow-up to her groundbreaking 2010 album, Pink Friday.

Where: Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad Street

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10

The Madonna Show at Franky Bradley’s

Friday

Don your best Material Girl-inspired look and join hosts Icon Ebony Fierce and MINO for a fun evening of drag, burlesque and ’80s pop anthems at the Gayborhood’s Franky Bradley’s. Some of the city’s most captivating queens — including Vinchelle, The Moon Baby and Rita Brujeria — strut, drop and, of course, vogue to hits from every era of Madonna’s prolific career. The Madge hits continue alongside jams from stars influenced by the singer at a post-show afterparty open to attendees for free.

Where: Franky Bradley's, 1320 Chancellor Street

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11

Big Bubble Rave at the Theatre of Living Arts

Friday

Ever wanted to take a trip to Bikini Bottom? Well, we can’t make that happen, but this Spongebob Squarepants-themed party is the next best thing. Big Bubble Rave takes a cue from the aquatic, animated character and his best friends Patrick, Sandy and Gary, bringing bubbles, underwater-inspired tunes, and a room full of Spongebob fanatics together for an unforgettable night.

Where: Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South Street

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12

Peak Cherry Blossom Blooms in Philadelphia

Saturday
Sunday

Beginning around March 30, 2024

Spring, is that you? Philadelphia has been named one of the best places in the nation to enjoy cherry blossom blooms by Lonely Planet, Time Out and Afar. According to experts, this week is the ideal moment to observe the blooms’ fleeting beauty. Lucky for us, the city and countryside have plenty of picturesque locales to cherry blossom peep from. Explosions of pink, white and purple frame the breathtaking Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center and the blossoming trees dot the grounds of Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum. There are a ton of low-key places to park, sit or stroll under the blossoms throughout the region including Martin Luther King Drive, Spruce Hill’s Clark Park or Columbus Boulevard by the Delaware River waterfront.

Where: Various locations including Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, Horticultural Drive

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Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens

Saturday
Sunday
People walk outside through a garden blooming with pink, red and white tulips at Longwood Gardens. People walk outside through a garden blooming with pink, red and white tulips at Longwood Gardens.
— Photo by B. Mathias for Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens is one of the region’s leading horticultural treasures located just outside the city in Kennett Square. The season’s arrival opens up an entirely new world of possibilities and blooms for the floral dreamland and plant-lover’s playground. Explore the garden’s expansive 1,100 acres, catching the first bursts of spring color and fragrance from the garden’s blossoming trees and early-blooming bulbs including cherry blossoms, tulips, and poppies. Novice and expert gardeners alike find inspiration at the attraction’s newly redesigned Idea Garden, a dynamic space showcasing a variety of experimental and educational gardening approaches.

Where: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square

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14

Easter in Greater Philadelphia

A group people go on the Hayrides to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards to celebrate Easter. A group people go on the Hayrides to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards to celebrate Easter.
Hayride to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards — Photo courtesy Linvilla Orchards

Dates vary by event

Ready your baskets: The Easter Bunny is popping up all around Greater Philly:

  • Hayrides to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards: Welcome to Bunnyland! Listen to a magical tale on a hayride adventure through the woods and to the home of the Easter Bunny. Special treats are available for all, photography is highly encouraged and ticket discounts are available for children under 5 (through Saturday).
  • Easter Eggstravaganza at Shady Brook Farm: Shady Brook celebrates the Day of the Rabbit with wagon rides, kid-friendly performances and obstacle courses, pay-as-you-go food and drinks, photo ops, and the debut of a brand-new Easter Trail. Collect enough eggs on the trail and you can trade them in for sweet treats (Thursday through Saturday).
  • Hop-A-Long Trail at Franklin Square: Come bright-eyed and bushy-tailed: This free Easter trail at historic Franklin Square offers plenty of candy and fun for kids 10 and under. RSVP early, as space is limited (Saturday).
  • Philadelphia Easter Signature Brunch Cruise: Ahoy! Celebrate Easter on the water with this festive brunch cruise. The dining experience features a full buffet, a live DJ, a cash bar, spectacular views of the Philly skyline and Delaware River, and maybe a visit from the Easter Bunny. Book your tickets in advance (Saturday and Sunday).
  • 91st Annual Easter Promenade on South Street: This beloved long-running Easter strut celebrates its well-dressed 91st anniversary this Sunday. Kids and grown-ups alike come dressed in their Sunday best for a promenade down South Street, complete with live music, treats and a visit from the Easter Bunny, who judges the best-dressed contests. This year, take part the South Street Egg Hunt for the chance to win a $50 gift card (Sunday).

Where: Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media

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Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley

Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th Street

City Cruises Philadelphia, 401 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard

South 5th & South streets

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Women’s History Month Events

A group of four people toast their cocktails at Stratus Rooftop Lounge for Women's Way Wednesday. A group of four people toast their cocktails at Stratus Rooftop Lounge for Women's Way Wednesday.
Women’s Way Wednesday at Stratus Rooftop Lounge — Photo by C. Devern

Dates vary by event

Wrap up March with stories about women who crushed glass ceilings and support local women artists and entrepreneurs with Women’s History Month events throughout Greater Philadelphia, including:

  • Women’s History Month at the Museum of the American Revolution: The Museum of the American Revolution celebrates the often-unsung women of American history with a slate of special programming, including pop-up art-making activities and theatrical screenings telling the life stories of women who changes the course of history (through Sunday).
  • Women’s History Month Pop Up at Kimpton Hotel Palomar: Retail therapy with a purpose? Yes, please. For one last Tuesday this March, woman-owned businesses set up shop in the lobby of Rittenhouse Square’s Kimpton Palomar during the hotel’s 5 p.m. social hour. This Tuesday, shop all-natural pet treats and supplies by ANIMA Natural Pet Products (Tuesday).
  • Women’s Way Wednesday at Stratus Rooftop Lounge: The last in Stratus’ series of Women’s History Month pop-ups, this cocktail party showcases music by women musicians, plus food and drink from woman-owned or -operated restaurants, breweries, distilleries and wine companies. Bonus: 100% of ticket sales benefit Women’s Way, a non-profit dedicated to the advancement of all women and girls (Wednesday).
  • Abolition Women: The Sisters Who Turned the World Upside Down at Arch Street Meeting House: Turn the clock back to 1836 and join Sarah and Angelina Grimke — Quaker sisters and history-making abolitionists — as they prepare for their landmark tour against slavery and descrimination. Tickets are required for this first-person historical program, and stick around until the end for a performer Q&A. Bonus: It’s BYOB. (Thursday).
  • Women in Wine at Royal Boucherie: This lively French brasserie in Old City celebrates the month with snacks, special wine-tastings and imported bottles of women-made wine from around the globe (Thursday).

Where: Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd Street

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Kimpton Hotel Palomar, 117 S. 17th Street

Stratus Rooftop Lounge at Kimpton Hotel Monaco, 433 Chestnut Street

Arch Street Meeting House, 320 Arch Street

Royal Boucherie, 52 S. 2nd Street

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Live Performances in Greater Philadelphia

Dates vary by event

Soak up these live performances at venues across Greater Philadelphia this week and weekend. Looking for an encore? Check out our updated guide to Philly’s biggest concerts and music fests.

  • George Colligan Quartet Feat. Steve Wilson at Chris’ Jazz Cafe: Real smooth, daddy-o. The hip and happenin’ Chris’ Jazz Cafe welcomes to the stage George Colligan — one of the great jazz pianists of his generation — with special guest/multi-instrumentalist Steve Wilson (The Seatbelts, etc.). Tickets are required with VIP dinner packages available (Friday).
  • The County Jawn at Ardmore Music Hall: The fourth edition of the Ardmore Music Hall County Jawn showcases a curated lineup of performances by local musicians. This time around, look forward to passionate performances by neo-soul vocalist Jamicka and gospel singer/drummer Nico Bryant (Saturday).
  • Tesla Quartet at the Black Squirrel Club: Known internationally for their renditions of contemporary works and of established masterpieces, the Tesla Quartet kicks off the first in a series of three chamber music concerts at the Black Squirrel Club. The music series aims to spotlight world-class musicians in a relaxed and casual environment (Saturday).
  • Shiraz Panorama at the Asian Arts Initiative: From the late 1960s through the 1970s, Iran’s Shiraz Arts Festival bridged the divide between Eastern and Western arts and culture. Capping off the A Utopian Stage exhibition, this celebration of Persian and Asian culture features poetry readings, dance performances, musical acts, gallery tours, special guests and more (Saturday).
  • The Taylor Party at the Theatre of Living Arts: Never miss a beat (and be lightning on your feet) at this 21-plus Swiftie extravaganza. Wear your greatest T-Swift outfit and sing your heart out as DJs spin tunes from every one of Tay’s iconic eras. Tickets are required (Saturday).

Where: Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom Street

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Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore

Black Squirrel Club, 1049 Sarah Street

Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine Street

Theatre of The Living Arts, 334 South Street

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Food & Drink Picks in Greater Philadelphia

Two women drink cocktails and eat caviar at At The Table in Wayne. Two women drink cocktails and eat caviar at At The Table in Wayne.
At The Table — Photo by G. Bonghi for At The Table

Dates vary by event

Treat yourself at one of these food-related happenings in Greater Philadelphia. Hungry for more? Check out our guide to Philly’s best new restaurants.

  • Martini Flights at Patchwork: Set within the second floor of the Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia, Patchwork is now offering a mixological symphony of cocktails with their new martini flights. The triad includes a pear and yuzu vodka martini, a briny and aromatic gin martini, and a pomegranate-poblano tequila martini — with the option to include a freshly shucked oyster on each (ongoing).
  • Winemaker Dinner at Red Owl Tavern: Red Owl sous chef Heather Conaway and J. Lohr Vineyards’ Kristen Barnhisel collab for this six-course Women’s History Month-inspired food and wine experience (Tuesday).
  • After Dark Happy Hour at At The Table: This elevated new American BYO in Delco launches its monthly late-night happy hour with drink specials and discounted small plates (think: pearl oysters, fried chicken sliders and calamari) from 9 to 11 p.m. Arrive early: The first 15 guests get a sweet gift bag (Thursday).
  • All-Day Easter Brunch at Blondie: This Sunday, you can celebrate Easter morning, noon or night with an all-day brunch menu at this glitzy Manayunk bistro. Dig into peaches & cream French toast and lobster benedict, tackle a mimosa tower, or sip on one of their very fun spring cocktails (Sunday).
  • Easter Brunch at Bank & Bourbon: Bank & Bourbon celebrates bun-day with a hefty brunchtime buffet, from avocado toast and made-to-order omelets to whole-roasted salmon and bourbon-glazed ham. Plus, the kiddos can enjoy a special petting area from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and an Easter egg hunt on the 33rd floor of the connected Loews Philadelphia Hotel at 1 p.m. Reservations are required (Sunday).

Where: Patchwork, 1620 Chancellor Street

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Red Owl Tavern, 433 Chestnut Street

At The Table, 118 W. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne

Blondie, 4417 Main Street

Bank & Bourbon, 1200 Market Street

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Sporting Events in Greater Philadelphia

Dates vary by event

Root, root, root for the home teams at these sporting events in Greater Philadelphia. New to the Philly fandom? Get caught up on the city’s incredible sports history with our comprehensive guide to Philly sports.

  • Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center: Manifest nothing but buckets this week as the Sixers keep playoff hopes alive against the always-tough Los Angeles Clippers (Wednesday).
  • Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center: The Windy City gets an icy welcome as the Fly Guys face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (Saturday).

Where: Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad Street

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Ongoing Highlights

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Little Free(dom) Libraries

Monday – Sunday
A colorful wooden box is displayed inside Faheem's Hands of Precision barbershop as part of Visit Philadelphia's Little Free(dom) Libraries campaign. A colorful wooden box is displayed inside Faheem's Hands of Precision barbershop as part of Visit Philadelphia's Little Free(dom) Libraries campaign.
— Photo by Visit Philadelphia

Ongoing

Want to borrow a banned book? During Women’s History Month, Visit Philadelphia’s Little Free(dom) Library initiative encourages visitors and locals to explore banned works by women authors. The libraries include books like Feminism is for Everybody by bell hooks, Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, Front Desk by Kelly Yang and more. Spread the love by leaving a book of your own (optional).

Where: Various locations including Queen & Rook Cafe, 607 S. 2nd Street

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PEEPS® in the Village at Peddler’s Village

Monday – Sunday
A diorama scene of bunny PEEPS® camping and roasting s'mores at Peddler's Village. A diorama scene of bunny PEEPS® camping and roasting s'mores at Peddler's Village.
— Photo courtesy Peddler's Village

Through Sunday, April 14, 2024

Where my PEEPS at? The adorable, Pennsylvania-made marshmallow treats star in more than 130 creative displays during this cute competition, a beloved springtime tradition in Peddler’s Village. The displays dotting the inside of the Visitor & Event Center are free to view. Heads up: Weekday and weekday evening visits are strongly encouraged as lines can get a little long on weekends.

Where: Peddler's Village, 100 Peddlers Village, Lahaska

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Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans at the Philadelphia Zoo

Monday – Sunday
Young child with pigtails stands in front of a large wooden troll that is laying down with one ear pressed to the ground. Young child with pigtails stands in front of a large wooden troll that is laying down with one ear pressed to the ground.
— Photo courtesy Atlanta Botanical Garden

Through Monday, April 15, 2024

Six friendly giants make a special appearance this season at the Philadelphia Zoo. Made out of repurposed wood, each massive troll towers up to 15 feet tall and shares a different story. Created by world-renowned recycle artist Thomas Dambo, the family-friendly display serves as an inspiring reminder to reduce, reuse and recycle. The exhibition is included with general admission to the Philadelphia Zoo.

Where: Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Avenue

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Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tours: Sitting Pretty

Through Saturday, April 27, 2024

All aboard! Grab your mother, sister, daughter or friend and take a ride down memory lane and through the City of Sisterly Affection. The third iteration of the trolley tour — dubbed Sitting Pretty — whisks riders through different Philly neighborhoods and locations to explore and support a variety of Black woman-owned businesses. In between stops, the tour’s charismatic hosts, StarFire and Jenesis El, share stories and lead conversations celebrating Black women’s history and culture.

Where: Harriett's Bookshop, 258 E. Girard Avenue

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IMPRINT: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture at The African American Museum in Philadelphia

Monday – Sunday

Through Sunday, August 4, 2024

IMPRINT: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture at The African American Museum in Philadelphia takes a journey through the life, legacy and groundbreaking artworks of renowned printmaker Dox Thrash. The exhibition draws from every major arc of Thrash’s life — from his experiences as a soldier, to his time as a performer on the Black vaudeville circuit, to his years as an art student in Chicago — and showcases rare works that offer new perspectives on his personal story. General admission tickets to The African American Museum are required.

Where: The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street

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Under the Canopy at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Monday – Sunday

Through Monday, September 2, 2024

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University presents a new immersive exhibit spotlighting the world of rainforests and the flora and fauna that inhabit the most diverse ecosystem on the planet. The Under the Canopy exhibition, for students of all ages and presented in both English and Spanish, features plants and rainforest ecology including an encounter a live sloth, boa constrictor and other animals that call these habitats home, plus life-size climbable animal sculptures (including a gorilla, tortoise, crocodile, red-eye tree frog and Banyan tree), interactive discovery stations, dynamic displays and engaging programming.

Where: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

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The Art of the Brick at The Franklin Institute

Monday – Sunday
A women wearing a black and white shirt stops to take a photo of a white polar bear sculpture made completely of LEGOs at The Art of the Brick exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. A women wearing a black and white shirt stops to take a photo of a white polar bear sculpture made completely of LEGOs at The Art of the Brick exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
— Photo by Visit Philadelphia

Through Monday, September 2, 2024

Everything’s clicking into place. Returning to The Franklin Institute for the first time since 2015, The Art of the Brick displays more than 100 works all made completely of LEGO — from recreations of masterworks like Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to original works of LEGO sculpture, including a 20-foot-long T. rex dinosaur skeleton and many pieces that are just plain fun. Every sculpture in the hugely impressive display is the handiwork of contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya, the first artist ever to create an exhibition solely of LEGO art.

Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street

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Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent at the Museum of the American Revolution

Monday – Sunday
Visitors gather in the Alan B. Miller Theater at the Museum of the American revolution to see the tent that General George Washington used as his mobile headquarters during the Revolutionary War. Visitors gather in the Alan B. Miller Theater at the Museum of the American revolution to see the tent that General George Washington used as his mobile headquarters during the Revolutionary War.
— Photo courtesy Museum of the American Revolution

Through Sunday, January 5, 2025

In the fascinating new Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent exhibition, visitors discover rare documents, inspired works of art and historical objects that paint a fuller picture of the shelter used as George Washington’s headquarters throughout the War for Independence. The tent — the Museum of the American Revolution’s signature artifact — served as the battlefield home, strategic meeting place and office quarters for General Washington, and the exhibition tells the stories of the many individuals who worked to preserve and pass down this vital symbol of the American republic. Plus, spring break events continue this week, including guided neighborhood walking tours, historical pop-up talks and diamond eagle craft-making (through Sunday, April 7, 2024).

Where: Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd Street

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Our Favorite Philly Stories

Monday – Sunday
Danielle and Alexandra, co-owners of Modrn Sanctuary Philadelphia, sit next to each other and smile at one another in front of a neon sign "Modrn Wellness". Danielle and Alexandra, co-owners of Modrn Sanctuary Philadelphia, sit next to each other and smile at one another in front of a neon sign "Modrn Wellness".
Alexandra and Danielle, co-owners of Modrn Sanctuary Philadelphia — Photo by Visit Philadelphia

It’s true: Philly is an award-winning, headline-grabbing kinda town. Need help keeping up with all the buzz? Get the scoop with this weekly roundup of our favorite Philly stories. Hot off the presses:

  • And the Liberty Bell Goes To …: This week, we announced the winners of Visit Philly’s inaugural Liberty Bells, our awards-season celebration of all the people, places and things you love most about Philly.
  • Our Latest Philly Love Story: It’s all about sisterly love at Modrn Sanctuary Philadelphia, with this story of support, community and women having each other’s backs.
  • Suplex Vintage Wrestling Preps for WrestleMania 40: WrestleMania 40 is set to take over Lincoln Financial Field for two nights of high-flying action on April 6 and 7, 2024, which means a big uptick for businesses like Suplex Vintage Wrestling on South Street.
  • So long, Simmer: Iconic Flyer Wayne Simmonds announces his retirement, as yet another Philly sports legend rides off into the sunset.
  • It’s (Still) All in the Family: South Philly’s Sarcone’s Bakery keeps its famous recipes as the shop changes hands from father to son.
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What’s New From visitphilly.com

Monday – Sunday
A women holds out a cheesesteak towards the camera in front of the counter at Steve's Prince of Steaks. A women holds out a cheesesteak towards the camera in front of the counter at Steve's Prince of Steaks.
Steve's Prince of Steaks — Photo courtesy Steve's Prince of Steaks

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and your besties at Visit Philadelphia are delivering fresh batches of content every week. Here’s the latest from visitphilly.com:

  • Check out Visit Philadelphia’s Love + Grit podcast yet? If you’re new here, the podcast celebrates authentic stories from Philly musicians, chefs, entrepreneurs and more — and the latest season featured interviews with stars like DJ Jazzy Jeff and Jill Scott. But if you’re already in the know, enter to win a Philly prize package during the Love + Grit Overnight Getaway Sweepstakes by completing this quick feedback survey.
  • It’s not baseball season ’round these parts — it’s Phillies season. Ring the bell right alongside the Phils by picking up free cheer card posters at local businesses, or from official street teams at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and events all around the city. Here’s where to get yours.
  • Often imitated, rarely duplicated, Philly cheesesteaks are a cultural staple — and everyone has a favorite spot. Our 2024 guide to cheesesteaks in Philly lays out the classic joints, the up-and-comers and the legendary rivalries in the city where it all started.
  • Still hungry? The Philly culinary scene is on fire with new restaurants popping up all throughout the region. Whet your appetite with our spring guide to some of Greater Philly’s best new restaurants.
  • 2024 hits all the right notes in Philly. Spring kicks off with acts like Nicki Minaj, Melanie Martinez and Bad Bunny (no relation to Easter), before rolling into a sizzling summer with The Rolling Stones, Olivia Rodrigo, Bruce Springsteen and more. Read the full lineup with our newly updated guide to Philly’s upcoming concerts.
  • Welcome all things spring with the annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, celebrating the bloom of sakura trees and the city’s deep Japanese cultural connections. Learn more about the flowering festivities — including Sakura Weekend, April 12 to 14, 2024 — in our new festival guide.
  • One of Philly’s brightest culinary treasures, the Southeast Asian Market, returns to FDR Park at the end of April. And our new guide tells you why Food + Wine named it “one of the best food markets in the United States.”
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This Week & Weekend

Now Open: Cloud Cups at MaKen Studios North
Now Open: Mural City Cellars in Fishtown
Phillies Pep Rally at the Comcast Center Plaza
Opening: BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical at Walnut Street Theatre
Opening for the season: Chanticleer
Opening Day & Series: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park
Boot, Scoot & Brews Line Dancing at Dock Street South
Miniball 2024 at FringeArts
Nicki Minaj at the Wells Fargo Center
The Madonna Show at Franky Bradley’s
Big Bubble Rave at the Theatre of Living Arts
Peak Cherry Blossom Blooms in Philadelphia
Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens
Easter in Greater Philadelphia
Women’s History Month Events
Live Performances in Greater Philadelphia
Food & Drink Picks in Greater Philadelphia
Sporting Events in Greater Philadelphia

Ongoing Highlights

Little Free(dom) Libraries
PEEPS® in the Village at Peddler’s Village
Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans at the Philadelphia Zoo
Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tours: Sitting Pretty
IMPRINT: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture at The African American Museum in Philadelphia
Under the Canopy at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
The Art of the Brick at The Franklin Institute
Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent at the Museum of the American Revolution

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