This Week In Philly

this week in philly

 

Monday, October 17th

  • Experience the beautifully harmonious Belcea Quartet, coming to the Kimmel Center on Monday. Listen to the beautiful sounds of the string and hear a free pre-concert lecture with Bernard Jacobson.
  • Don’t miss the exclusive one-day only 14th Anniversary Sale at Open House in Midtown Village for reduced prices on everything in the store!

 

Tuesday, October 18th

  • Grab your girls and head to Prohibition Taproom because Tuesday is Ladies Night! The special night is sponsored by Goose Island and will feature beer cocktails, $2 off drafts for ladies, and Goose Island giveaways!
  • Bring the kids to Family Movie Night at Xfinity Live to watch the silly, spooky crew of Hotel Transylvania on their 32-foot TV Screen! Crafts and events will start at 5 p.m. and the movie will start at 6 p.m. served with free popcorn!

 

Wednesday, October 19th

  • Join City Fit Girls* for their very first Ghost Race, an 8K race starting at the South Street Bridge. Hosted by Lululemon & Strava, they hope to change the way we view races with no bibs or registration fees – just fun!
  • Calling all fashion lovers in Philadelphia! Meet up at the Philadelphia Fashion & Design Meet Up at Macy’s Philadelphia Fashion Incubator to connect with people, resources and tools that will help you grow your business.

 

Thursday, October 20th

  • Don’t miss the 25th annual Philadelphia Film Festival starting October 20 – 30. The Festival will spotlight Philadelphia’s film artists and feature screenings while hosting exclusive parties, special events and exciting guests. This ten-day event hopes to cultivate a citywide appreciation for the art of film.
  • Attend Vino and Vinyasa at Wycombe Vineyards & Winery in Furlong, PA for a unique and relaxing vinyasa yoga experience ending with a happy hour that includes a wine tasting.

 

Friday, October 21st

  • Attend the Naveda Couture Trunk Show at Shop Sixty Five in Rittenhouse for great shopping deals from Naveda Couture, a bohemian glamorous womenswear brand. There will be delicious bites from Mac Mart and Zama, DJ, cocktails from Arta Tequila, and swag bags for the first 30 guests who make a purchase! To RSVP email adevan@navedacouture.com
  • Get a taste of Philadelphia at the 2016 TASTE Philadelphia Festival of Food, Wine and Spirits! Three-day gastronomic festival will run October 21st through October 23rd to celebrate top-notch food and drink! from the finest local restaurants aand spirits from award-winning wineries and distilleries from across the nation!
  • Bring your spells to Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill this weekend for their first Harry Potter Festival. On Friday, the events will begin with a movie night for families and a pub crawl for older fans. On Saturday, the festival will host a Quidditch tournament and will have many entertaining and fun activities for Harry Potter lovers. It’s a festival you won’t want to miss!

 

Saturday, October 22nd

  • Bring your pups to the 10th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut this Saturday at the Navy Yard. Walk your dogs with us along a scenic route in The Navy Yard to raise funds and awareness for PAWS’ efforts to save Philadelphia’s homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals.
  • Discover the Philadelphia Plan at Underground Philadelphia: Subways, Railways & Stations Architecture Walking Tour to see an inside look on what gave us two Art Deco masterpieces, the monumental 30th Street Station and Suburban Station, the first all-underground rail terminal.
  • See what lurks around the corner as you Run4UrLife at West Laurel Hill!* Held on the historic grounds at sundown, this unique event features ghouls and terrifying creatures on the course as runners make their way through the cemetery! All proceeds for this 3k scary fun run will benefit MANNA.

 

Sunday, October 23rd

  • Cheer on the Birds this week as they take on the Minnesota Vikings! If you don’t have tickets to the game, head to the Xfinity Live Tailgate to watch the game with other Eagles fans.
  • Celebrate Haddon Township’s 150th birthday at the Haddon Township Music Festival this Sunday. The event will feature beer gardens, food trucks, food court, entertainers, lawn games, a car show and music by DJ Dave Michaels.
  • Halloween lovers, you must check out Adult Trick or Treat Weekends back at Chaddsford Winery and better than ever. Join them for a fun walking tour of the property, featuring 5 festive wine-and-treat pairing stations.  

 

*West Laurel Hill, Naveda Couture and City Fit Girls are clients of Philly PR Girl.

 

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