This Week in Philly

This Week in Philly

Here’s whats going on in Philly this week…

Monday, July 14th

  • Come eat drink and be merry as we watch another episode of MasterChef with Philly’s own Courtney Lapresi together! They are taking over Growler’s Bar at 7:00pm to play a round of Cards Against Humanity before the show starts.   Check out our interview with Courtney here!
  • University City Dining Days – Come chow down with 26 restaurants in University City! Dining Days returns with the 3 courses 3 prices menu promotion. The participating restaurants offer a pre-fixe three-course dinner special for $15, $25 or $35.  Experience craft beer bars, celebrity chef restaurants, BYOB, and international foods every night  at these prices from July 17th-27th. learn more here.

Tuesday, July 15th

  • R2L Summer Harvest Dinner – This summer, R2L celebrates their farming partners by bringing them into the restaurant for Harvest Dinners, so diners can join in appreciating and sharing a meal with them.  Four courses at $75 per person (not including tax or gratuity).
  • PRSA Philly Summer Happy Hour – Beat the heat this summer while networking with local industry PR professionals. Join PRSA Philly on Tuesday, July 15 for a summer happy hour at one of three locations in the Philadelphia region – Center City, the Main Line or South Jersey. Hosted in Center City from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • American Idol Live! returns to Philadelphia tonight for an awesome show at The Mann Center. Enjoy live music and a great show of some of the best upcoming talent.

Wednesday, July 16th

  • Target Community Nights – The Franklin Institute  welcomes you to join in the fun at these FREE educational and fun-filled science experience. The Franklin Institute’s famous exhibitions, special programs, and themed activities.Admission is free and there is no need to pre-register. Doors open at 5:00PM.
  • Magic Carpet by Candy Coated at The Oval– Join the Association for Public Art, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and Fairmount Park Conservancy at The Oval for the public celebration of Magic Carpet and official kick-off of The Oval’s summer season.  A free event for all ages, the evening will include food trucks, performances, face painting, crafts, and more. (Rain Date: July 17th)
Thursday, July 17th
  • Pairings on the Parkway – Every Thursday this summer , come to Sister Cities Park, from 5-8PM, for BYO Thursdays with live music from 5:30-7:30 pm. Take a seat at one of the tables inside or outside the cafe or bring a blanket and find a favorite spot under a tree or on the grass. Logan Square Café will feature a special summer grilling menu to complement the wine theme. Pairings is a FREE event.
  • The Ultimate Networking Event BBQ Live at Aloft– Come create new contacts, have fun, and build your business as you meet CEO’s and business leaders. Get advanced tickets for $25 or $30 at the door. At this amazing networking opportunity you get admission to the event,  your 1st Drink , Light Appetizers, the opportunity to meet and mingle with the top decision makers in the area, and FREE parking.
  • Sunset Wine Cruises-The best way to learn about wine is to … drink wine….on a boat!  Seriously though, learning the methods of wine evaluation helps you find what style you like the most. Just aboard the Patriot will teach you about our local collection of wines from Pennsylvania and New Jersey while enjoying tasty cheese and soaking up the sun and view of Philadelphia skyline!
  • South Philly Review’s Annual Pizza Olympics – Stop by Penns Landing Caterers from 6pm to 9pm to taste pizza from the best parlors in the city!

Friday, July 18th

  • WXPN WELCOMES: Cheers Elephant and Toy Soldiers w/ Cheerleader to Union Transfer for Toy Soldiers LAST SHOW!
  • Puss N Boots featuring Norah Jones at Theatre of the Living Art -Puss N Boots has been together since 2008 and has experimented with a couple different names but it’s no secret that their original sound and cool compositions will keep you wanting more. Purchase tickets here
  • OAR and Phillip Phillips @ Festival Pier– Come see the American Idol season 11 winner put on a high energy and infectious set at Penns Landing followed by rock n roll greats Greats OAR! This is a show you will not want to miss!

Saturday , July 19th

  • Ice Cream! Reading Terminal Market! – The Reading Terminal Market’s Sidewalk Sizzle and Ice Cream Freeze is back on July 19, 10am-4pm. Come on out for this quintessential summer festival featuring ice cream and BBQ grills! Some of the highlights include grilled fruit sundaes, tacos, kabobs, burgers, lamb roasted on a spit, gelato, and more. Live music and arts and crafts will round out the festivities.
  • SUMMER ALE FESTIVAL 2014 – It’s time to rumble in the jungle at Summer Ale Festival at the Philadelphia Zoo! Here you can sample more than 40 regional craft beers and enjoy live music—all while surrounded by brilliantly colored birds, majestic great apes and exceptional big cats that call the Zoo’s lush gardens and exhibits home. Tickets include  a souvenir tasting cup for sampling 40+ local beers, evening admission to the Zoo, on-site parking and/or shuttle service to and from 30th Street Station.
  • Crabby’s Luau Party with Pig Roast – want to attend a Luau but don’t have time to jump on a plane and head to Hawaii?  Then Crabbys at the Piazza is just the place for you! Kona (Hawaiian) Brewery will be featured with 5 of their craft beers all on special for $3. Frozen drinks will be only $5 and the pig will be cookin! Entertainment will be provided by DJ Fritz providing some great tunes all night long!

Sunday , July 13th

  • Drum Clinic– Come experience drumming with one of the greats at this Hard Rock Drum Clinic. Jim Hines from Rock N Roll band Brian Wilson and Tom Cottone will be showing their stuff and revealing tips and tricks! Tickets are $12 or 414 day of the show. Raffles and door prizes will also be offered.