New Hope and Lambertville Team Up for Inaugural Restaurant Week Debuting Jan 13-27

New Hope and Lambertville Team Up for Inaugural Restaurant Week Debuting Jan 13-27

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce the first New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week Presented by Union Chill, taking place from January 13 to 27, 2025. More than two dozen acclaimed restaurants from both sides of the Delaware River will offer specially priced prix fixe three-course lunch and/or dinner menus for $35 and/or $55 each, providing diners with an exceptional culinary experience in these charming river towns.

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The Killer Cosmo: Sex and the City Inspired Murder Mystery Makes Philadelphia Stage Debut

The Killer Cosmo: Sex and the City Inspired Murder Mystery Makes Philadelphia Stage Debut

And just like that, they are back in action! Everyone's favorite gal pals from Manhattan are getting together for drinks (cosmos, obviously) and to talk about, what else, s-x. And the city. But when the ladies discover that they have one particular gentleman in common, things take a very dark and hilarious turn. It will be up to you to solve "Slay and the City" in this original immersive experience presented by Without a Cue Productions.

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Top Things to Do in Philadelphia This Week and Weekend

Top Things to Do in Philadelphia This Week and Weekend

Make your plans now for top things to do in Philadelphia this week and weekend. From the amazing dining scene to food festivals, concerts and theater productions, comedy and drag performances, to festivals and markets, there’s always something to do in Philadelphia. For January, look for Philadelphia Dry January Happy Hour at dozens of local restaurants and bars, Slay and the City murder mystery making its Philadelphia debut, Love Notes 4 Philly by East Passyunk Opera Project and tons more. Check back for updates every week!

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St. Nicholas Italian Festival Returns To South Philly With All-Day Festival and Procession

St. Nicholas Italian Festival Returns To South Philly With All-Day Festival and Procession

One of South Philadelphia's most beloved Italian festivals is back.  The Annual St. Nicholas of Tolentine Authentic Italian Festival returns on Sunday, October 6th to the 1700 block of South 9th Street. Last year thousands of people returned to the street to celebrate the event's post pandemic return with white, red and green confetti flying in the air. This year's event aims to be even bigger and better! This beloved tradition with roots back to the early 1900s returns to South Philadelphia with a full day of Italian music, food, dancing and traditions that bring out the hearts and appetites of the local community. 

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Beam Me Up, Philly: Star Trek Themed Spocktoberfest Added to 12th Annual Roxtoberfest

Beam Me Up, Philly: Star Trek Themed Spocktoberfest Added to 12th Annual Roxtoberfest

Roxborough Development Corporation announces the return of one of the neighborhood's most cherished fall traditions and one of its largest street festivals. The 12th Annual Roxtoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 5th from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, with a rain date set for Sunday, October 6th. The beloved signature festival brings together the best of family-friendly fall harvest celebrations paired with the traditional feel of a German beer fest including live music, local beer, 100+ vendors, food and drink, food trucks, pet costume contest, Oktoberfest costume contest, cemetary tours, family fun and more. This year, look for the addition of a new Star Trek themed Spocktoberfest with performances by the Roddenberries, a cosplay costume contest and a Star Trek themed vendor marketplace. Also new this year, look for the addition of a Scarecrow Walk and voting for best scarecrow in partnership with Friends of Gorgas Park.  Roxtoberfest will take place on Ridge Avenue between Lyceum Avenue and Leverington Avenue, with a Scarecrow Walk extending from Leverington Avenue to Hermitage Street, connecting the family fun at Gorgas Park. Don your best pair of lederhosen, sip on New Ridge Brewing Co. beer, and join us for one of the neighborhood’s most cherished fall traditions.

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Grand Opening: Sushi by Boū Celebrates Disco with New Studio 54-Themed Restaurant

Grand Opening: Sushi by Boū Celebrates Disco with New Studio 54-Themed Restaurant

Sushi by Bou, the brand that has redefined the omakase experience, is bringing its one-of-a-kind concept to Philly’s vibrant Midtown Village with a new location at 1224 Chestnut St. This freshly renovated space offers 10 exclusive seats for their signature timed Omakase Experience, alongside booths and tables in the BouBar lounge. The modern-day speakeasy-inspired omakase is one of New York’s hottest and fastest-growing restaurant concepts, known across the country for taking over unique, offbeat, and underserved spaces as small as 200 square feet. Previous locations have included everything from the backroom of a coffee shop and florist to a hotel room, basement storage, and even a mop closet— and everything in between. For Midtown Village, SBB will take over the former secret music hideaway, Leda's Cocktail Lounge, including the main bar, lounge, and upstairs space. Sushi by Bou has transformed the venue into a Studio 54-inspired space, featuring a sparkling and seductive disco theme with velvet booths, a dazzling collection of mirror balls, and a black-and-white gallery of iconic moments from the legendary disco era. Reservations are now available on OpenTable.

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New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival Returns for 30th Year with 160+ Artists

New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival Returns for 30th Year with 160+ Artists

Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce presents the 30th Annual New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024. Over 160 curated fine artists, photographers, craftsman and makers will exhibit outside New Hope-Solebury High School with hundreds of works using media such as oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, sculpture, fine and fun jewelry, ceramics, works in wood, fiber, furniture, wearable art, glass art, photography, outsider art and more.  Prizes will be awarded this year for Best in Show, Crafts, Fiber, Fine Art, Jewelry, Mixed Media and Photography. Festivities will also include food trucks, live music, children's activities, hands-on demos and much more.

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Brauhaus Schmitz Brings Munich to Philadelphia with Three Giant Oktoberfests

Brauhaus Schmitz Brings Munich to Philadelphia with Three Giant Oktoberfests

Brauhaus Schmitz, located at 718 South Street, will bring the sights, sounds and tastes of Munich to the Philadelphia region at three of Pennsylvania and South Jersey's largest Oktoberfest celebrations. Get ready to raise a liter and dance in the street as South Street Oktoberfest returns for its 16th year on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, on the 700 block of South Street.  The all-day, all-ages celebration will attract nearly 10,000 people and feature covered seating for over 1,000 people, live Oom-pah music all day, German dancers, the liter lift competition, a dozen German beers, signature Bavarian dishes, face painting, outdoor games, family fun and much more. One week later, the 7th Annual Oktoberfest on the Square takes over the Haddon Square Pop Up Garden (51 Haddon Ave, Westmont, NJ) on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from Noon to 10:00pm. Considered the largest Oktoberfest in South Jersey, this event brings together Brauhaus Schmitz and Keg & Kitchen for a celebration with a giant tent, blue and white Bavarian decorations, imported tables and benches, giant steins of German bier, a pig roast, and other German specialty dishes, plus live music from Maria and John Band. Two weeks later, they saved the best for last as one of the most authentic celebrations in the United States returns with the 6th Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest, on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12, 2024, with three afternoon and evening sessions. Look for the historic Armory to be transformed from top to bottom into a sea of blue and white with miles of fabric and custom decorations, artwork and furniture. Look for opening tap, dancing, German traditions, food, drink and so much more.

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Craftsman Row Saloon Debuts New Halloween Nightmare Before Christmas Pop-Up

Craftsman Row Saloon Debuts New Halloween Nightmare Before Christmas Pop-Up

Craftsman Row Saloon, at 112 S. 8th Street, announces the return of their Halloween pop-up experience. This year Philadelphia's most famous holiday theme pop-up restaurant will go over the top for a new Tim Burton inspired experience that will have you saying Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetle.. and Friends! This year the theme is Nightmare Before Christmas - and Friends. Building off the popularity of the first year and inspired by the movie, characters such as Jack Skellington, Sally and the Boogie Man are  joined by friends from Beetlejuice and the series Wednesday. Come ready for 2,000 more Halloween Lights, 100’s more skull and bones, 500 more feet of cobwebs, 50 more floating ghouls plus nods to your favorite characters. Booths are even adorned in Beetlejuice fashion and several skeleton walls and spooky candles frame the space.  With the Halloween take-over in the dining room comes with two new themed milkshakes that are over-the-top and feature elaborate decorations, giant cookies and more. On the Halloween menu of food additions look for pumpkin mac n cheese, witches fingers, Jack-O’-Lantern Guacamole and Chips, Jack's Baked Mac and Cheese, Sally's Quesadillas, Mummy Stromboli, Vampire Burger and more. From the bar, look for a special menu of potions and cocktails including a Blood Bag, Charman Marg, Pumpkin King Marg, Pinata Full of Spiders Mojito, Skellington Sangria and a special drink paying nod to Beetlejuice himself. Get your Spook on with Craftsman Row through October 31st!

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The Philadelphia Marketplace Returns to Dilworth Park in September

The Philadelphia Marketplace Returns to Dilworth Park in September

The Philadelphia Marketplace will once again return to Dilworth Park every Friday and Saturday, from Friday, September 6, 2024 through Saturday, October 5, 2024. In partnership with the Center City District, the Philadelphia Marketplace is a weekly, outdoor pop-up market that showcases a wide range of local merchants, craftsmen, designers and small businesses from Philadelphia and the greater tri-state area. Nestled amid Dilworth Park, this weekend event invites visitors to immerse themselves in a vibrant setting with up to 20 vendors. Each weekend offers a unique opportunity to explore a diverse array of distinctive arts and crafts with everything from handmade stuffed pals, modern artwork, candles and soaps, fragrances, clothing, coffee, handmade jewelry, body butters, exfoliants, hand sanitizers, lifestyle essentials, home goods, watches and more. Vendors will rotate throughout the month, with some being there every weekend, and others making a special appearance on select weekends.

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