This Week in Philly

this week in philly

This week we’re joining the Philly Phanatic in celebrating the return of baseball season at Citizens Bank Park for Phillies’ Opening Day. Tell us how you’re spending the second week of spring #ThisWeekInPhilly!

Monday, March 25

  • Join local fitness store, Runner Philadelphia for Run to Yoga.  Start with a run at 6, and end at 6:30 for yoga at the University City shop. The  one-hour, all-levels yoga class is great for runners and fitness enthusiasts looking to switch up their regular routine.
  • From the creators of Les Misérables, the acclaimed Broadway musical Miss Saigon will be showing all week at the Academy of Music.

Tuesday, March 26

  • Enjoy food and drink from Frankford Hall while learning the basics of cactus/succulent planting and the significance of crystals from Beaucycled. Find out how they aid in our everyday life at their Cactus & Crystal Workshop.
  • Drink creatively at Plant Nite: Chalkboard Wood Terrarium at Jerry’s Bar. This 21+ event will send you home with a hand painted shadow box planter!
  • You won’t want to say thank u, next to seeing American singer and songwriter Ariana Grande perform at the Wells Fargo Center.

Wednesday, March 27

  • Cheer on the Flyers as they play the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7pm at the Wells Fargo Center.
  • Lloyd’s Whisky Bar is in Fishtown is holding Whiskey Pig Wednesday, offering a special delicious pork and whiskey themed menu.
  • Head to Punch Line Philly for There Goes the Neighborhood Comedy Jam. This night will be sure to make you laugh with comedy from headliners, touring comedians and up-and-coming locals who are going to bring out their best and most original material for this raucous showcase.

Thursday, March 28

  • Activist and author, Cecile Richards comes to Parkway Central Library to discuss her book, Make Trouble: Stand Up, Speak Out, and Find the Courage to Lead—My Life Story. Tickets to this event include a pre-signed book.
  • Get tickets and come hungry to the Philadelphia Restaurant Festival. This event will allow you to take the ultimate food and drink tour of the city, all in the same building. This event will be held at the Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building.
  • Nickelodeon’s messiest game show Double Dare is coming to the Kimmel Center. Thursday and Friday. See all of the excitement of the TV game show with host Mark Summers live on stage.
  • Cheer on the Sixers as they play the Brooklyn Nets at 7pm at the Wells Fargo Center.

Friday, March 29

  • Get ready to rock and roll all night with rock band KISS playing at the Wells Fargo Center!
  • The seventh annual Think Local / Give Local Benefit will be held at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. This event will offer an array of food from different chef stations, allowing you to tasting small plates and meeting chefs, with a DJ, and silent and live auction. Proceeds will benefit the Garces Foundation.
  • You’re encouraged to dress as your favorite character at Wissahickon Brewing Company’s Game of Thrones Quizzo night. Tickets are $10 and include 1 drink, contests, prizes, & more!

Saturday, March 30

  • Head to Cherry Street Pier for the Indoor Antique & Vintage Market Presented by Phila Flea Markets. This free event will host more than 75 Vendors with antique furniture, collectibles, vintage jewelry and clothing, home furnishings, artwork, great food and more!
  • Experience UFC Fight Night at the Wells Fargo Center and watch the showdown between Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje.
  • Margaret Debay Rogers, American musician, singer-songwriter, and producer will be performing at The Fillmore.
  • Join the Philly Phanatic in cheering on the Phillies play the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.

Sunday, March 31

  • Opening Corks kicks off this year’s Philly Wine Week. The 8 day wine celebration begins on the 19th floor of the Bellevue Hotel.
  • Join KG Strong for their Yoga Breakfast Club monthly gathering. Tickets include an hour of Yoga, followed by bottomless mimosas and a continental breakfast.
  • Grab your tickets to see the Flyers face off against the New York Rangers at 12:30 pm at the Wells Fargo Center.