Top Fall Festivals, Oktoberfests and Halloween Happenings in the Philadelphia Region

Top Fall Festivals, Oktoberfests and Halloween Happenings in the Philadelphia Region

Fall is the best time of year in the Philadelphia region. Here are ten events, festivals and haunted attractions to add to your Fall Festival, Spooky Season and Oktoberfest bucket lists. With offerings for families to grown-ups, and in locations on the Main Line to Bucks County to Philadelphia, there's something for everyone. Get out your calendar and invite your friends. 

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Chef Jose Garces Announces Two New Locations for Buena Onda Coming to Philadelphia and the Main Line

Chef Jose Garces Announces Two New Locations for Buena Onda Coming to Philadelphia and the Main Line

Iron Chef Jose Garces announces the expansion of Buena Onda across the region with two new locations coming to Center City Philadelphia and the Main Line. Buena Onda is Chef's famed taqueria that is inspired by the spirit and good vibes of Mexico's Baja Peninsula. The new locations will open in early to late spring in the Rittenhouse neighborhood, at 114 S. 20th Street, and in Radnor, at 200 Radnor Chester Rd. Each new location will offer Buena's signature dishes such as environmentally conscious seafood tacos, classic tacos, Buena bowls, nachos, guacamole, chips and salsa, rice and beans, churros and many other offerings. Garces fans can also pair their favorite dishes with drinks that will include margaritas (classic, baja, frozen and seasonal), beer, wine, sangria, sodas and more.

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Azuka Theatre Presents World Premiere of Young Money by Philly Playwright Erlina Ortiz

Azuka Theatre Presents World Premiere of Young Money by Philly Playwright Erlina Ortiz

Azuka Theatre presents the World Premiere of Young Money Philadelphia playwright Erlina Ortiz, directed by Briana Gause. The show will run from November 3 to November 21, 2021, with opening nights on Saturday, November 6th and Sunday, November 7th, at the Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake, 302 S. Hicks Street. Azuka return to live and in-person theatre comes with their continued dedication to supporting local artists and raising up Philadelphia voices. Ortiz is part of the Azuka New Pages Writer's Group, and the entire cast and crew hail from the greater Philadelphia region. In the play, Tomasina aka Kila-T is Hip-hop's newest chart topper. Elegant and prideful Gardenia has been laid off from her job of 20 years and now she cleans Kila’s dressing room. When an attack on Kila’s concert forces the two women together, questions of morality, success, and redemption are danced around as these women discover they may have more to learn from each other than they think. Anegla Bey (they/them/theirs) plays Kila-T and Johanna Tolentino (she/her) plays Gardenia. Azuka continues its pay-what-you-decide model for this show where audiences are invited to experience the art on stage and pay based on the value of their experience after.

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Philly's Sushi Whisperer Kevin Yanaga Debuts Izakaya by Yanaga in Fishtown

Philly's Sushi Whisperer Kevin Yanaga Debuts Izakaya by Yanaga in Fishtown

Glu Hospitality and Philly's Sushi Whisperer Kevin Yanaga announce the opening of Izakaya by Yanaga in Fishtown at 1832 Frankford Avenue. Yanaga brings over 10 years of experience in the the top sushi restaurants in the region, including at Izakaya at Borgata, Double Knot, Pod, Morimoto and Zama. After working with Stephen Starr, Michael Schulson and some of the biggest names in the business, Yanaga will now open his very first restaurant as Executive Chef and Partner. For his first outing, Yanaga will debut two concepts under one roof. Izakaya by Yanaga will open first just in time for fall dining season, followed by chef's tasting room Omakase by Yanaga in late fall. Izakaya will open for a Labor Day Weekend preview on Thursday, September 2 to Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 5:00pm to 10:00pm nightly.

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Kurry Shack Takes Over Philly with 3 New Locations in Rittenhouse, Old City and Francisville

Kurry Shack Takes Over Philly with 3 New Locations in Rittenhouse, Old City and Francisville

Restaurateur Shafi Gaffar announces the grand opening of three new restaurants that will bring his brand of homestyle Indian to each corner of the city. Kurry Shack will expand across Philadelphia with new locations opening on Friday, August 27th in Old City (6 N. 3rd Street), Rittenhouse (2101 Chestnut Street) and Francisville (1839 Poplar Street). All three locations will offer pick-up, take-out, delivery and dine-in. The Brewerytown location has the largest dining room and outdoor seating footprint, with seating for up to 60 guests at one time. The original proof of concept location at 2015 E. Moyamensing Avenue is also now fully opened with expanded hours, indoor and outdoor dining, take-out and delivery.

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Candytopia Philly Announces Grand Re-Opening and Second Engagement for Candy-Themed Wonderland

Candytopia Philly Announces Grand Re-Opening and Second Engagement for Candy-Themed Wonderland

Summertime in Philadelphia just got so much sweeter with flying unicorn pigs, confetti explosions, marshmallow tsunamis and candy at every turn. Candytopia announces its grand re-opening and second limited-run engagement at Philadelphia Fashion District, located at 901 Market Street in Center City. Sugar meets spice at this deliciously immersive and outrageously interactive candy-wonderland that saw sold out audiences down Market Street before the pandemic. For its sugar-coated return, Candtopia brings more than a dozen dazzling and colorful enivronments where colossal candyfloss constructions meld with a tantalizing taffy twistedness. If you’ve ever dreamed of nibbling your way through Candyland or scoring a Golden Ticket, you’ve come to the right place. Bring your family, your friends, and your sweet tooth for an experience like none other! Candytopia is here at least through Labor Day Weekend and tickets are on sale now, $28 for adults, $20 for kids 4 to 12 years old, and free for ages 3 and under.

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Your Guide to St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia at 12 Top Restaurants, Bars and Breweries

Your Guide to St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia at 12 Top Restaurants, Bars and Breweries

The luck of the Irish is back! One year after the pandemic cancelled most restaurant events for St. Patrick's Day and Weekend, Aversa PR clients are back with twelve ways to celebrate in a safe and socially distanced way for 2021. A Main Line celebration returns to Downtown Ardmore at John Henry’s Pub in the suburbs. In the city you can enjoy Green beer, glitter plus special food features from BRU Craft & Wurst, Tradesman's, and Finn McCool's. To make things safe and socially distanced, this year some clients will celebrate with food and drink features all month long, some the weekend before, some the day of, some the weekend after, and some a combination of above.

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Touchdown! Super Bowl Specials and Viewing Opportunities at Philly Restaurants

Touchdown! Super Bowl Specials and Viewing Opportunities at Philly Restaurants

Touchdown! Philadelphia restaurants are getting ready for Super Bowl Sunday with food and drink specials, viewing opportunities, take-out packages and more. From outdoor tents, igloos and bubbles, to take-out packages with wings, ribs and mac and cheese, to indoor viewing events, clients in Northern Liberties, Center City, Midtown Village and beyond will present the following offerings. All locations of SliCE will be offering football shaped pizzas and to-go packages. Garces Trading Company will have extensive to-go order ahead packages. Philly's largest restaurant Craft Hall will offer the LARGEST footprint for social distancing on game day, plus a special open bar and food package for seated reservations. Tradesman's and BRU will have indoor viewing, media walls, added TV, food and beer package. In addition, Germantown Garden Grille will feature the Super Bowl from the Igloos plus game day favorite foods. Have an outdoor game day viewing and food packages, plus to-go at Hawthornes. SET NoLibs will offer special food and beer package, TVs indoors and out, heated outside. Finally, get To-go takeout packages, plus heated outdoor and indoor game viewing from El Camino.

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Philly's Largest Restaurant Craft Hall Re-Opens and Pivots with New BBQ Focus and 35,000 SF Space

Philly's Largest Restaurant Craft Hall Re-Opens and Pivots with New BBQ Focus and 35,000 SF Space

Fire up the smoker! FCM Hospitality and owner Avram Hornik announce the reopening of Philadelphia's largest restaurant starting this weekend. Craft Hall is officially back on the Waterfront at 901 N. Delaware Avenue starting Thursday, January 14th with outdoor dining, take-out and delivery, and starting Saturday, January 16th with expansive indoor dining. As restaurants adapt their operations to survive the pandemic, look for Craft Hall to pivot and turn the menu focus to BBQ, smoked meats and hearty pizzas. Executive Chef Adam Iazarick and his team will put the 700 lb. smoker to full use in creating a menu that is delicious and hearty as the perfect mid-winter pandemic comfort food.

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Philadelphia FIGHT Announces June Schedule for 20th Anniversary of AIDS Education Month

Philadelphia FIGHT Announces June Schedule for 20th Anniversary of AIDS Education Month

Philadelphia FIGHT announces the calendar of events for the 20th annual AIDS Education Month, a one-of-a kind city-wide program held annually in June. AIDS Education Month (AEM) is a series of events, conferences and workshops to increase AIDS awareness and exchange the most up-to-date, advanced HIV information.  This year’s Honorary Chair is Representative Brian Sims. Co-chairs are Melissa Weiler Gerber, Executive Director, Family Planning Council, and Bishop Audrey Bronson, Sanctuary Church of the Open Door.  To register for any of the month’s events or for more information, please visit www.aidseducationmonth.org or call 215-985-4448, ext. 200. All AIDS Education Month events are free.

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