Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square Celebrates Gay Pride Month with Flag-Raising Ceremony, Art Show, Drag Tea, Music Fest

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Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square Celebrates Gay Pride Month with Flag-Raising Ceremony, Art Show, Drag Tea, Music Fest

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, part of AccorHotels, will celebrate June as Gay Pride Month with a series of new events and initiatives, including turning the hotel lobby into the Pride Month “LGBTQ Hall of Flags.” For the first time ever, Sofitel will fly a giant Philadelphia Pride Flag on the outside of the hotel. Inside, look for the flag to be joined by six individual LGBTQ flags flying high above the lobby to celebrate the diversity of the hotel’s community.

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Lions, Tigers and Beers, Oh My! Philadelphia Zoo Announces Summer Ale Festival with 120+ Taps Pouring from Over 70 Breweries

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Lions, Tigers and Beers, Oh My! Philadelphia Zoo Announces Summer Ale Festival with 120+ Taps Pouring from Over 70 Breweries

Philadelphia Zoo’s legendary Summer Ale Festival returns on Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Festival-goers are invited to go wild for craft beer and cider with 120+ selections pouring from over 70 regional and national breweries. This exclusive night also features private Zoo access after-hours, live entertainment, delicious lite bites from Philly’s top food trucks (available for purchase) and, of course, the most majestic animals from around the globe.

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Dim Sum House by Jane G's Adds New Gluten-Free and Vegan Menu

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Dim Sum House by Jane G's Adds New Gluten-Free and Vegan Menu

Dim Sum House by Jane G's (3939 Walnut Street) expands its all-day dim sum and signature favorites menu with a special menu of new gluten-free and vegan options! Owner Jackson Fu has seen increased demand and requests for more and more gluten-free and vegan selections and felt a special menu was an important next step for the University City restaurant.

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East Passyunk Joins Philly Beer Week with Craft Beer Day Featuring Tap Takeovers, Tastings, Events and More at 16 Bars and Restaurants

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East Passyunk Joins Philly Beer Week with Craft Beer Day Featuring Tap Takeovers, Tastings, Events and More at 16 Bars and Restaurants

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) serves up a double dose of early summer fun with two festivals on Sunday, June 2, 2019.  Starting at 11:00am, Philly Beer Week kicks off with a full day of craft beer events during Craft Beer Day.

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Free Toll Friday Returns to the AC Expressway in Time for Memorial Day Weekend Courtesy of Chickie's & Pete's

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Free Toll Friday Returns to the AC Expressway in Time for Memorial Day Weekend Courtesy of Chickie's & Pete's

While travel costs are on the rise, Chickie's & Pete's is helping families on the way to the New Jersey shore save dollars by picking up their toll costs this Friday.  Free Toll Friday, in honor of our veterans for Memorial Day Weekend, returns to the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza between 5:00pm and 6:00pm this Friday, May 24, 2019. Chickies & Pete’s, best known for their world famous Crabfries®, will offer free tolls again for the 6th straight year.

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La Festa Italian Street Festival on East Passyunk Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever - Live Music, Adult Water Ice, Family Fun and More

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La Festa Italian Street Festival on East Passyunk Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever - Live Music, Adult Water Ice, Family Fun and More

Filitalia International and Foundation, with support from East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, presents La Festa Italian Street Festival on Sunday, June 2, 2019, from 11:00am to 7:00pm. Head to East Passyunk (between Broad and Moore) for this all-day, all-ages street festival that features the much-anticipated South Philly spaghetti eating contest, live music, dancing, food, beer, wine, contests, prizes, vendors, shopping, wine-making demos, vodka water ice, and culinary displays.

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Uptown Beer Garden Celebrates Five Years in Philadelphia with Five Exclusive New Beers - Opens to Public Thursday May 16th

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Uptown Beer Garden Celebrates Five Years in Philadelphia with Five Exclusive New Beers - Opens to Public Thursday May 16th

Teddy Sourias and Craft Concepts Group (BRU Craft & Wurst, U-Bahn, Cinder, Tradesman's, Tinsel) announce the return of Uptown Beer Garden to 1735 JFK Blvd. Starting this Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 5:00pm to Midnight, kegs will start to pour for Uptown's fifth summer and fall season with a weekend-long grand opening party in the heart of Center City.

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Craft Concepts Group Expands to Northern Liberties with BRU Craft & Wurst and Blume Inspired Pods at Piazza Pod Park

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Craft Concepts Group Expands to Northern Liberties with BRU Craft & Wurst and Blume Inspired Pods at Piazza Pod Park

Teddy Sourias and Craft Concepts Group are excited to announce their first major expansion outside of Center City. The owners of BRU Craft & Wurst, Blume, Tradesman's, U-Bahn, Kontrol, Tinsel and Uptown Beer Garden will bring two of their signature brands to Northern Liberties. Starting on Memorial Day Weekend, look for Craft Beer Concepts inspired by BRU Craft & Wurst, and Craft Cocktail Concepts inspired by the newly opened Blume, at the new Piazza Pod Park by Post Brothers. Craft Concepts Group continues their expansion from a beer focused company to now include cocktails and natural wines.

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Ten Freebies for Mom on Mother's Day from Philadelphia and Main Line Restaurants

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Ten Freebies for Mom on Mother's Day from Philadelphia and Main Line Restaurants

Celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day with freebies from 10 restaurants and eateries around the Philadelphia region. Plus, look for special events, brunches, beer tastings and more. From free pizza to free arepas, from free mango cheesecake to free flowers, there’s something here for Mom’s every taste!

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Philadelphia Theatre Company Scores Knock-Out with Inventive Fundraiser Play Brawl

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Philadelphia Theatre Company Scores Knock-Out with Inventive Fundraiser Play Brawl

Philadelphia Theatre Company is ready to pull a one-two punch with an inventive theatre benefit the company debuted last season. In the vein of Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, PTC’s Play Brawl returns on Friday, May 10th with local celebrities and stars living out their dreams on stage alongside professional actors. Instead of standard speeches and silent auctions, the competitors will act their hearts out while audience members vote for the winning performance through tax-free donations on a mobile bidding app.

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