March 28, 2019

East Passyunk Hosts Annual Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt and Photos with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 13, 2019

March 28, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Hop on down to East Passyunk Avenue for a day of ‘egg-citing’ Easter festivities! On Saturday, April 13, 2019, East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) presents the Annual East Passyunk Easter Egg Hunt from 11:00am to 2:00pm on the lawn of the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center (1430 East Passyunk). Children are invited to decorate egg collecting bags, enjoy treats, dance to family-friendly tunes, hunt for prize-filled eggs and meet the Easter Bunny.

March 22, 2019

Craft Concepts Group Announces Opening of Stylish New Bar and Restaurant Blume at 1500 Locust in Rittenhouse

March 22, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Teddy Sourias and Craft Concepts Group announce the launch of Blume at 1500 Locust Street - coming to Rittenhouse neighborhood this April. The owners of BRU Craft & Wurst, U-Bahn, Tradesman’s, Kontrol, Uptown Beer Garden, Finn McCool’s Ale House and Tinsel present a brand new food and drink concept in the former space occupied by Cinder Copper & Lace.

March 21, 2019

Philadelphia Theatre Company Presents Philadelphia Premiere of Kilroy's List Pick How to Catch Creation March 22 - April 14

March 21, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Philadelphia Theatre Company follows The Bridges of Madison County with the Philadelphia premiere of a new work from Christina Anderson. In a co-production with Baltimore Center Stage, PTC introduces local audiences to the talents of rising star Christina Anderson and her stunning new play How To Catch Creation, Philadelphia Theatre Company’s pick from the 2017 Kilroys List.

March 20, 2019

Inis Nua Theatre Presents American Premiere of UNTITLED by Inua Ellams April 24 - May 12, 2019

March 20, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Inis Nua Theatre presents Nigerian-British playwright Inua Ellams’ UNTITLED in its American premiere, directed by Jerrell L. Henderson. UNTITLED is a monologue play in two parts, with one actor playing twin brothers born on Nigeria’s Independence Day. But on the night of their traditional naming ceremony, one infant brother cries out and refuses to be named plunging him into a life of chaos.

March 19, 2019

Big Brothers Big Sisters' CEO Marcus Allen to Share Secrets of Success During Dine & Dish Benefit at the Bercy in Ardmore

March 19, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, will headline Dine & Dish at The Bercy on Monday, March 25, 2019, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Dine & Dish is the Main Line’s monthly benefit dinner presented by Realtor and tastemaker Michelle Leonard. Guests will experience an intimate evening with Allen as he dishes on secrets of his success, discusses overcoming adversity and raises funds for his organization. The evening begins at 6:00pm with a “meet and greet” reception, followed by a seated dinner presented by Executive Chef Joseph Monnich.

March 12, 2019

P'unk Burger Spins Up Girl Scout Inspired Cookie Milkshakes to Benefit Leadership Programs That Empower Local Girls

March 12, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Relive the favorite flavors of your childhood with four Girl Scout inspired cookie milkshakes at P’unk Burger at 1823 East Passyunk. Passyunk’s organic burger, fries and shake shop announces four limited edition cookie shakes that all feature Girl Scout cookies through March 31, 2019. Shakes will include toasted coconut and caramel sea salt, campfire s'mores, chocolate peanut butter and jelly, and mint cookie. On Saturdays and Sundays during March (at various times), local Girl Scouts will sell cookies in front of the eatery. P’unk Burger will also donate 100% of quarters from the P’unk Burger Arcade to support Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s Girl Experience and Outreach Programming.

February 20, 2019

Azuka Theatre Presents the Philadelphia Premier and New Professional Production of BOB: A Life in Five Acts Feb 27 to March 17, 2019

February 20, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Azuka Theatre presents the return of the Virginia & Harvey Kimmel New Professionals Production with the Philadelphia Premiere of BOB: A Life in Five Acts by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb. BOB chronicles the highly unusual life of Bob and his lifelong quest to become a "Great Man." The play is a comedic exploration of American mythology and values, the treacherous pursuit of happiness, and discovering what it means to be truly "great." This everyman tale is directed by Michael Osinski, who previously directed Azuka’s Moth. This new professional’s production features the rising talent of Paul Harrold, Sabriaya Shipley, Frank Jimenez, Claris Park and Dan D’Albis. BOB runs from February 27 to March 17, with opening night set for Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 7:00pm.

February 15, 2019

Philadelphia Zoo Announces Creatures of Habitat: A Gazillion Piece Animal Adventure and the Spring Return of the Zoo Key

February 15, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Philadelphia Zoo (3400 W Girard Avenue) will kick-off spring of 2019 with an exciting new exhibit, the return of a Philadelphia tradition, and a new food destination.

Starting Saturday, April 6, 2019, guests will be invited to experience Creatures of Habitat and take a fantastical adventure visiting 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo through September 30th.

February 15, 2019

Grand Opening: Johnny Manana's Brings Famous Five Dollar Margarita and Mexican Flare to Goldtex Building in Loft District

February 15, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Johnny Mañana’s announces their grand opening in the heart of the Philadelphia Loft District in the Goldtex Building by Post Brothers. Starting this Friday, February 15th, Philadelphia’s newest restaurant and bar will be serving their famous five dollar Manana Classic margaritas and Mexican American fare at 315. N. 12th Street. The 4,000 square foot space features a 70-foot grand sweeping bar at the center with the surrounding interior design focused on exuding warmth and energy. The menu is fresh and flavorful with Mexican and Southwestern eats at an accessible price.

February 13, 2019

Philadelphia Film Society CEO Andrew Greenblatt Shares Tips for Success at February Dine and Dish at the Bercy in Ardmore

February 13, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Philadelphia Film Office Executive Director and CEO Andrew Greenblatt will be the February speaker at the next installment of the Main Line's Dine & Dish - a new monthly dinner series presented by Realtor and tastemaker Michelle Leonard, and hosted at The Bercy in Ardmore. Greenblatt will share his personal tips for success on Monday, February 25, 2018, starting at 6:00pm.