Here’s What’s Going On This Week in Philly…
Here’s What’s Going On This Week in Philly…Monday, March 16
- Join food and beverage entrepreneurs during Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Speed Coaching event for free! People will have the opportunity to participate in up to six 20 minute one-on-one sessions. Coaches include professionals from Samuel Adams and Accion who will cover topics such as sales, distribution, packaging, finance, e-commerce, and marketing. Entrepreneurs should prepare questions in advance and bring product samples for feedback.
- Start off celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day with a stop at Nick’s Roast Beef in Old City. Grab a plate of Corned Beef and Cabbage with Parsley Potatoes, and Bailey’s Irish Cheesecake. Enjoy specials on St. Patty’s Day inspired drinks as well! From Leprechaun Shots to Irish Coffee, we promise you won’t be disappointed. No cover charge!
Tuesday, March 17
- Make use of this upcoming beautiful spring weather with a total body workout with City Fit Girls at Dilworth Park. Special guest at this Boot Camp will be the Phillies’ Fanatic’s mom, Phoebe!
- Stop by Bridget Foy’s for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with Irish music, food and drink specials. The dining room and bar open at noon. No cover charge, so pay-as-you-go for awesome Irish dishes and beverages.
Wednesday, March 18
- Enjoy a free night at The Franklin Institute from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. for its monthly Target Community Night. No charge, so leave your wallets at home!
Thursday, March 19
- Philadelphia’s largest Business to Business Trade Show, Conference & Networking Event is coming to the Pennsylvania Convention Center between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.! If you’re interested in exhibiting your business, visit The Small Business Expo. Put your company in front of thousands of business owners & decision makers!
- Grammy-nominated singer, Syleena Johnson, will grace the stage at World Cafe Live. Tickets cost $25 and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. You can also catch her on the reality TV series, R&B Divas!
Friday, March 20
- The most sought-after fashion will come to Philadelphia with Soiree in the City Girls Night Out from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hip Philly located on 1050 North Hancock Street. Tickets are only $25 to experience Philly’s trendiest boutiques, designers, salons, and fellow fashionistas. Get excited and get ready to make your own fashion industry pop with advice from movers and shakers! (***Our very own Kate will be hosting the Red Carpet so be sure to stop by and say hi!***)
- Immerse yourself in great orchestral music composed of our younger generation, ECCO, at the Perelman Theater in the Kimmel Center for $24. End your week with beautiful chamber music beginning at 8 p.m.
- Get ready for a night of laughs with The N Crowd improv comedy troupe performing at The Actors Center on 257 North Third Street. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. When you come, you’re expected to have a slew of things to yell out when asked for suggestions of what the actors should improv.
Saturday, March 21
- The Fairmount Food Crawl is coming to Philadelphia with their delicious signature craft cocktail samples as you travel to 14 of Fairmount’s best bars and restaurants. Sample your way through different vendors and taste mouth watering dishes. Early bird tickets are only $5, so get them before prices go up to $10. Tickets are available in advance on this website only – and available at the door only if the event is not sold out.
- MANNA’s annual “Shut Up and Dance” performance springs into life onstage at the Forrest Theatre. Pennsylvania Ballet dancers will turn emotion into movement with their performances. Shut Up & Dance is a one-night only benefit performance by the dancers to help raise awareness for victims of HIV/AIDS. Tickets range from $25-$4,000.
- The 19th Annual Greater Philadelphia Human Rights Campaign Gala will be hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets range $125-$225. Participants have the opportunity to become a Table Captain, Corporate Sponsor, or even a volunteer to help during the dinner. If you can’t make it but would like to donate, please contact Beth Minkus at bethhrcphilly@gmail.com or Brittany Binler at brittany.binler@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 22
- Philly Wine Week 2015 is kicking off with an Opening Corks Gala at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Sparkling, white, and rose wines will be available with hors’ d’oeuvres to pair. Tickets are $75 to join.
- Entice your taste buds with the Flavors of Philly on this Philadelphia-themed city food tour! This tasty and quirky adventure includes five stops from 1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
