“May” this month bring everyone tons of reasons to get out of the house and check out the amazing events and activities happening in and around the city! Tag your events out and about in Philadelphia with #ThisWeekinPhilly.
Monday, May 7
- Head to Uptown Beer Garden for the James Beard Foundation Blended Burger Battle, presented by Culinary Fight Club. In a twist to promote healthier meals, each entry must contain at least 25% mushrooms! Come sample and cast your vote for the winning burger.
- What better way to get rid of those Monday blues than Mules Monday at Vesper Sporting Club. Enjoy $5 mules and half off appetizers throughout the month of May.
Tuesday, May 8
- Join us at PPRG HQ (1315 Walnut Street) for a derby-style Hat Making Social at 6:30 p.m.! Find all the materials you need to stand out at next week’s Preakness at the Piazza event.*
- Everything We Eat by Chef Chris Paul presents the second Local Fare Dinner at Independence Live. The chef provides an interactive demonstration for people to learn and ask questions about the food they are about to enjoy.
Wednesday, May 9
- Bok Bar’s pop-up yoga series returns for the 2018 summer season with a special vinyasa session in partnership with Honeygrow. All attendees will enjoy exclusive access to the bar’s lineup of craft beer and wine immediately following the class.
- Spend some extra time with your “mummy” before Mother’s Day at Mummies and Martinis. Enjoy happy hour, featuring martini specials, in the Egypt (Mummies) Gallery at Penn Museum.
Thursday, May 10
- Join Rittenhouse Row for the 2018 Spring Festival Preview Party. Get a taste for cuisine from the neighborhood’s best restaurants, best bars, trendiest boutiques and favorite salons. Don’t overlook the silent auction, filled with amazing prizes.
- Pennsylvania Ballet’s 2017-18 season concludes with a stunning engagement of George Balanchine’s gem-inspired ballet Jewels. This three-part performance will have you mesmerized throughout the whole show.
Friday, May 11
- Drink Philly and New Liberty Distillery are giving you the chance to live like Audrey Hepburn’s character Holly Golightly. They’ve teamed up to bring guests to Audrey’s Apartment Party to enjoy cocktails, jazz, and dancing.
- Voted Best of Philly by Philadelphia magazine, the annual United by Blue Wearhouse Sale is back! Grab assorted samples from clothing to accessories at up to 90% off! Doors open at 7 a.m. for these exclusive deals you don’t want to miss.
- King of comedy, activist, radio host, television personality and highly recognized stand-up comedian D.L. Hughley will be hosting a live taping of one of his specials at the Kimmel Center. Be a part of the audience and come prepared for a knee-slapping time!
Saturday, May 12
- 2nd Saturday Street Art Tours are back for the 2018 season! Explore the art in Philadelphia’s public spaces one neighborhood at a time! This tour will be checking out one of Philadelphia’s most concentrated and historically significant districts for murals, which includes The Gayborhood, the streets adjacent to the Avenue of the Arts, and West South Street.
- Find mom (or yourself) the perfect handmade gift at Art Star Craft Bazaar along the Delaware River. More than 100 quality arts + craft vendors will be at Penn’s Landing, including 40 new ones! There will also be live music, food trucks, cash bars, and DIY make + take workshops.
- The 9th Annual Hawthorne’s Block Party is fun for the whole family! The party will feature over 75 kegs and cans from the best breweries from across the country. Enjoy a wide variety of tasty bites from different food trucks,. Plus tons of games and activities for the kids.
- Join the fiesta at the second annual Philadelphia Taco Festival at SugarHouse Casino. From traditional to creative tacos, 30 of the area’s restaurants and food vendors are bringing tasty tacos to you. With a beach themed margarita bar, tequila tasting flights, live music and more, you don’t want to miss this fun event.
Sunday, May 13 – Happy Mother’s Day!
- Celebrate Mother’s Day with a twist on Afternoon Tea with Alchemist Society. Enjoy special tea cocktails paired with classic tea sandwiches, desserts, and cheeses.
- Take your mom to the most fabulous event around for the Mother’s Day Ball 2018! Held at the Regal Ballroom, enjoy fine dining and dancing in your most stunning gowns and suits.
- Spend a special day outdoors with a Mother’s Day Brunch in the beautiful Logan Square Park. Bring the family to enjoy Storybook Weekend after brunch with fun-filled activities, storytelling and more. Reservations required.
* Preakness at the Piazza is a client of Philly PR Girl.
