What’s going on This Week in Philly…
Monday, May 9
- Our city is well known for its pop up beer gardens, but what about cocktails?! Local craft cocktail operation Spirit Forward and immersive theatre troupe The Renegade Company are teaming up for a two-day art installation. Monday is your last day to sip, stroll, and take part in this unique experience, with performances based off of Hieronymous Bosch’s In The Garden of Earthly Delights!
- Speaking of pop-ups, Neuf will be hosting a “strange and sumptuous evening” featuring an underground dinner theater performance titled Violence of the Lambs & Cockatrice. Check out the three-course menu and buy your tickets here!
Tuesday, May 10
- Grab your (complimentary) boxing gloves! Chris Hart from the Rothman Institute Physical Therapy Department will be hosting an hour of intensive exercise with elements of kickbox training at Dilworth Plaza. Space is limited to first come first serve!
- Have you ever wanted to try your hand at knitting? As part of the Way Gay U adult program series, Charles Rumford is hosting a knitting class at the William Way LGBT Community Center, open to all ages and levels of experience! Needles and yarn will be supplied.
Wednesday, May 11
- Calling all Irish whiskey fans! Bainbridge Street Barrel House is hosting a Jameson tasting event beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40, and light snacks will be served throughout the tasting of Jameson Caskmates, Black Barrel Reserve, and Red Breast 12 Year.
Thursday, May 12
- Food educators, advocates, and those who are SNAP eligible are invited to share resources and knowledge. The Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger and the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Culinary Literacy Center are co-hosting this year’s Good Food for All! Conference. Grab your tickets for a day packed with workshops, panels, and cooking demos.
- On Thursday, the Philadelphia Business Journal celebrates the 2016 class of Philadelphia 40 Under 40 winners with an evening cocktail reception at the National Museum of American Jewish History. Visit here to register and attend!
Friday, May 13
- Join thousands of athletes, students, and spectators for the 2016 Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta! This two-day race takes place over the 13th and 14th on the Schuylkill River. Visit Rowers Village, grab a bite to eat, and cheer on your favorite team!
- The Wilma Theater’s latest production, The Christians, takes the stage through the 29th of the month! In this progressive piece, Megachurch leader Pastor Paul preaches a controversial sermon that shakes up his congregation and personal life. Find your tickets now!
Saturday, May 14
- Don’t miss out on Cirque du Soleil’s striking performance of OvO when it comes to the Liacouras Center! See what Catron had to say about their preview brunch in promotion of the show here.
- Saturday is the official opening of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s latest exhibit, Creative Africa. Living in the Perelman Building, this exhibit presents the visionary works– including contemporary photography, fashion, architecture, and sculpture – of artists throughout Africa.
Sunday, May 15
- Global starlet, violinist Lana Trotovsek, lends her immense talent to The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia on the 15th and 16th. Sponsored by the Republic of Slovenia, this special program includes the world premiere of Di Vittorio’s Venus and Adonis, as well as Mendelssohn, Brossé, and Mozart.
- Visit New Hope as the neighborhood kicks off a week’s worth of LGBT celebrations! On Sunday, take part in the Rainbow Equality Flag Ceremony and then pig out with attendees at The Lambertville House Hotel from 12 to 4 p.m.! Check out these and other events on their official website.
