April 20, 2022

Top 12 Restaurants for Cinco de Mayo in Philadelphia, Main Line and Suburbs

April 20, 2022/ Tio Flores/ Kory Aversa

Cinco de Mayo is around the corner and Aversa PR clients are going big this year with all day celebrations, early extended hours, DJs and live music, drink and food specials, outdoor tents, dancing in the square and even an all day block party on South Street. Tio Flores will close down the block and host an all-day Cinco BBQ Block Party. Stove and Tap will change their name for the day at THREE locations for a special Stove and Taco pop-up with a special drink and food menu all day in Lansdale, Malvern and West Chester. Anejo, El Camino and Pancho's Cafe will bring the food, drinks and music to Northern Liberties and Restaurant Row. Sueno will host an all-day celebration in Midtown Village and Center City. At the Jersey Shore in Cape May, Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille will open outdoor seating for the summer on Cinco and Mother's Day Weekend and offer $5 specials for the 5th of May.

April 20, 2022

Hawthornes Beer, Booze and Bubbly Block Party Coming to South Philly on Saturday, May 14th

April 20, 2022/ Hawthornes Cafe/ Kory Aversa

Hawthorne Beer Café (738 S. 11th Street) is reviving its storied beer-centric block party, and adding booze and bubbly to the mix. Hawthornes Beer, Booze and Bubbly Block Party will take over 11th Street (from Fitzwater to Catherine) on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 11:00am to 7:00pm. The usual lineup of parked cars will be replaced with craft beer trucks, big sound bands, and street food eats. Look for $6 local and craft brew pours from your favorites like La Cabra, Conshohocken, Tröegs, Victory, Flying Fish, Yards, Two Roads and more. Food trucks will include French Toast Bites by Lokal Artisan Foods, The Little Scillian, Korea Taqueria, Cloud Cups, Jammin J's, Barkley's BBQ and others to be announced. The music line-up will include The Mini Q's, The Sermon, Snacktime and DJ Adrian Hardy. This all-day, all-ages event is rain or shine. Admission is free and open to the public. This is a cash only event, with drink tickets available at the entrance. Hawthornes will be closed inside for normal seating. For more information on the Beer, Booze and Bubbly Block Party visit @hawthornesbeercaf on social media.\

April 19, 2022

ComedySportz Kicks off Spring Comedy Line-up at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

April 19, 2022/ Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center/ Kory Aversa

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center brings the laughs to its Chester County Mainstage this spring and early summer. The hilarity begins with the first local appearance by Philadelphia’s longest running and highest rated comedy show, ComedySportz, on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 7:30pm. Uptown also presents Best of The Boston Comedy Festival on Friday, May 28 at 8:00pm, and Better Than Bacon: Improv Comedy on Friday, June 3 at 7:30pm and Friday, July 29 at 7:30pm. Tickets for all shows are on sale now. Tickets for ComedySportz and The Best of The Boston Comedy Festival cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Better Than Bacon costs $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets are available online at uptownwestchester.org or by phone at 610-356-ARTS. Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High Street.

April 18, 2022

Philadelphia Zoo Debuts NatureBlazer Adventures and Announces Mommy's 90th Anniversary

April 18, 2022/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Kory Aversa

Spring is the perfect time to visit the Zoo! The weather is warmer, the animals are active and guests can stroll the beautiful campus and experience magnificent wildlife. “We are thrilled to welcome guests and launch the season,” says Amy Shearer, Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer. “It is a wonderful time to visit, the gardens are in bloom and there are so many new things to see. I really can’t think of a better day than being outdoors, enjoying nature, seeing amazing wildlife and making lifelong memories!” said Shearer.

April 18, 2022

Riverbend Environmental Education Center Celebrates Earth Day and Reopens Snider Barn and Aquaponics Greenhouse

April 18, 2022/ Riverbend Enviornmental Education Center/ Kory Aversa

Celebrate Spring and Earth Week at Riverbend Environmental Education Center with a special Earth Day Open House and Tree Planting - and the grand reopening and relaunch of their unique Aquaponics Greenhouse and the Snider Barn. Starting on Thursday, April 21, 2022, Riverbend will open the Snider Barn again to school groups after being closed due to the pandemic. Riverbend will also relaunch the Aquaponics Greenhouse, where aquaculture (raising fish in a controlled environment) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil) come together in this unique hand-on laboratory. On Saturday, April 23, 2022, Riverbend will host an Earth Day Open House and Tree Planting from 10:00am to Noon. The family-friendly event is $25 per family and includes a guided tour, a visit to the Aquaponics Greenhouse, time with Riverbend’s Animal Ambassadors, a hike up Valley View Trail and the tree planting itself. Riverbend also is open for spring and summer for exploration of the trails, bird watching, and celebrating nature and the great outdoors. More than 5,000 native species of plants are located on the preserve, and 107 species of birds have been spotted on the grounds. Riverbend's 30-acre nature preserve is located at 1950 Spring Mill Rd., in Gladwyne, PA. The outdoor preserve, trails and outdoor amenities are open 365 days a year from dawn to dusk daily.

April 18, 2022

Indigo Girls, The Commodores, Russell Thompkins Jr. and More Announced for Bucks County Music Fest

April 18, 2022/ Bristol Township’s outdoor amphitheater/ Kory Aversa

Bristol Riverside Theatre’s William Penn Bank Summer Music Fest is returning to the Bristol Township Amphitheater with a line-up that will literally rock audiences through the decades. This summer’s concert series is bigger and better than ever, with performances announced from The Commodores (July 15), Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics with special guest Eddie Holman (July 16), Indigo Girls (August 25), 70’s Flashback (August 26), and culminating with Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone (September 9-10). All shows will be held at Bristol Township’s outdoor amphitheater located at 2501 Bath Road. Tickets are on sale now starting at $35 for general admission and $65 for premium admission. Premium admission includes seating in front of the stage with chairs. General admission is bring your own chair and/or blanket. For tickets and additional information, visit brtstage.org or call 215-785-0100.

April 15, 2022

Kensington Derby and Arts Festival Brings Back Mud, Live Music, Food Trucks and Vendors

April 15, 2022/ Kensignton Derby and Arts Festival/ Alexander Opont

Fishtown District announces the return of the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Kensington Derby and Arts Festival on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. One of Philadelphia's largest spring festivals is back after a pandemic break and ready to take over Trenton Avenue from Norris Street to Frankford Avenue. The fourteenth year for this event will feature over 100+ local vendors, artists, musicians, food and drink, performers - and a parade of homemade vehicles. Derby competitors are encouraged to wear costumes and make it to the finish line in their human-powered vehicles and floats. Over 15,000 people are expected to come out and cheer them on along the three mile obstacle course that stretches through East Kensington and Fishtown. Mud, bubbles and other obstacles along the route will be presented by some of the District's biggest names, including Johnny Brenda's, Philadelphia Brewing Co., and Kensington Community Food Co-Op. Winners will be crowned in categories that have ranged over the years like Best Art, Best Costume, Best Engineering, Best Breakdown, Media Choice and, of course, the highly coveted Judge's Choice Award. Registration is now open for contestants and vendors.

April 15, 2022

Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Earth Day and Spring with New NatureBlazer Adventures, Mommy's 90th Anniversary, More!

April 15, 2022/ Phildelphia Zoo / Kory Aversa

April 15, 2022

Stina Teams Up with Down North Pizza's Chef Kurt Evans for Guest Chef Charity Dinner

April 15, 2022/ Stina/ Kory Aversa

Stina BYO, Philadelphia’s restaurant with a social mission, continues its new monthly Guest Chef Series and Charity Dinner that will benefit local non-profit organizations. After four sold-out charity dinners in a row, Stina is excited to continue their Guest Chef Charity Dinner Series with Chef Kurt Evans, Co-Founder of Down North Pizza. On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, Stina is honored to open its kitchen to this special guest chef, who will work with Stina's owner Chef Bobby Saritsoglou on a delicious multi course, prix fixe menu. Twenty percent of the evening's sales are going to this month's beneficiary, Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity. Reservations are available on Resy. Stina is located at 1705 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145 in South Philadelphia.