This Week In Philly, there are countless events to explore. From mindful meditation and lantern making to Sixers games and Oscar night, this amazing city has so much to offer. Bring a friend or two and experience all that Philly is bringing to the table this week. Let us know how you’re keeping busy by tagging us on social media!
Monday
- Philly is celebrating the Lunar New Year! There is a Lunar New Year Lantern Making event. You, among other Philadelphians, will create easy-to-make lanterns to decorate Philly’s Rail Park. Learn more about Chinese customs, traditions, and so much more with this exciting experience.
- Turn Philly into a game board with this interactive experience. Urban Adventure Quest is hosting an Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Solve clues and compete in challenges all guided by your smartphone. Learn more about Philly and everything it has to offer!
- The Free Library of Philadelphia is having a Mindful Meditation and Chari Yoga event that is suitable for all ages. Spend a half-hour peacefully meditating during this guided meditation. Chair Yoga is a twist on traditional yoga and the experience will leave you feeling at peace and refreshed.
Tuesday
- We love a good opportunity to network! Network in the City is hosting an event at Del Frisco’s and all are welcome. Enjoy happy hour specials while you meet and mingle with other business professionals. Connections and cocktails, who could say no?!
- Spotwalk is hosting a Yappy Hour at the Independence Lofts. Humans and dogs are welcome! Bring your furry four-legged friend to this happy hour that’s enjoyable for all. Have your dogs play while you sip and chat with other dog lovers! Treats will be available for both humans and doggos alike!
- Grlpwr is hosting their Monthly Happy Hour at Square 1682 in Rittenhouse Square. Grlpwr is all about empowering and inspiring women. Join the Grlpwr team, meet new women, get inspired, support one another and enjoy a happy hour!
Wednesday
- Some of us attend Super Bowl parties for the game, some attend for the food, and some attend for the commercials! Join fellow Super Bowl commercial lovers at Yards Brewing Company for a Super Bowl Smackdown to analyze the advertisements in Super Bowl LIV! Vote on your favorites and crown a Super Bowl LIV Commercial Champion!
- We know New Year’s resolutions can be difficult to keep up with. Grlpwr is having a New Year, New Intentions: Goal Setting Workshop. Bring yourself and be prepared to brainstorm ways to create the best version of yourself in 2020!
- Calling all foodies! Philadelphia Magazine and Foobooz is hosting Philly Cooks 2020. Sip on craft cocktails and enjoy live entertainment as you sample dishes from some of the cities best restaurants. Some of the food will even be from Philadelphia Magazine’s 50 Best Restaurants list! Eat up and enjoy!
- Join Independence Seaport Museum to celebrate Cruiser Olympia’s 125th birthday on Wednesday, February 5! The date commemorates Olympia’s commissioning in 1895. To mark the special occasion, enjoy free admission to the Museum and ships from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., hourly guided tours, a bell ringing at 1:25 p.m., and more.
Thursday
- Tanya Tucker is in town! World Cafe Live is hosting this female powerhouse as she performs her Bring My Flowers Now Tour! Tucker has won countless awards and has been nominated for even more, so this concert will be one for the books!
- Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and so is Galentine’s Day! Attend this Girls Gone Happy Party at The Maas Building and enjoy a girls night unlike any other! This event is all about friendships and how we can maintain and attract the relationships we want and deserve!
- Philly is filled with creative minds! Put your creative side to use at Mosaic With A Twist. Learn how to create a beautiful 6×6 inch mosaic tile to take home! Learn something new and have a great time doing it!
Friday
- Are you looking to turn the heat up this Valentine’s Day? Learn how to create specially crafted cocktails at bar amis with aphrodisiac ingredients! Enjoy the Valentine’s Cocktail Workshop and bring your recipes home for a sexy Valentine’s Day with your significant other!
- Love is shown in numerous ways. Tonight at Eye’s Gallery, love is shown through art. Love Thing is a Valentine’s Day Community Art Show specifically designed to show you what makes people feel loved. Bring your loved one and experience love through the eyes of someone else!
- Syleena Johnson is performing an Exclusive Album Release Concert at City Winery. Syleena Johnson is a Grammy-nominated recording artist and is known for her many titles and talents. Head to City Winery to watch her perform songs from her new album “Woman.”
- Head to the Institute of Contemporary Art for Mindfulness at the Museum. Be mindful of your breath, body, and mind. Participate in 20 minutes of light stretching before engaging in awareness-based movements, breathing exercises, and seated meditation. Relax your mind and body at this peaceful experience.
- It’s First Friday at Corridor Contemporary Philadelphia. Feast your eyes on some of the amazing art that our very own Philadelphians have created just for you. Look at new murals, along with the many other pieces of art that Corridor Contemporary has to offer.
Saturday
- Check out Penn’s Landing for a Sweets & Stouts event being held at Blue Cross RiverRink. Sample different stouts and indulge in a variety of sweet treats. Top off your day by skating for a discounted price. Samples are available while supplies last, but there’s also a bar to keep the party going! Admission is free at this pay-as-you-go event!
- Happy Chinese New Year! Indulge in a Chinese New Year Celebration with a dumpling and wonton soup-making cooking class at City Winery! Spend the Chinese New Year learning traditions and customs that will fill your heart and your belly!
- Sweet ride! Head to the Philadelphia Convention Center for the Philadelphia Auto Show. Check out new and exotic models and feast your eyes on all the new innovations the auto world has to offer. The auto show is here all week, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to feel out your dream car!
- Calling all jocks, punks, and nerds! City Tap University City is having a Breakfast Club Brunch Party. Enjoy a sweet and savory brunch with a $15 bubbly and mixer special to build your own mimosas! Dress as your favorite character for your chance to win a City Tap gift card!
- The Rail Park is welcoming growth all 2020 with a Lunar New Year Flower Market. Try new food, sip on themed beverages, learn calligraphy, and so much more. Celebrate with your Philly neighbors by welcoming in the new year!
Sunday
- It’s Girl Scout Cookie season! Evil Genius Beer Company is having a Beers & Cookies event! Bring your friends to try a variety of different brews while pairing them with some of the most-loved cookies of all time. This is one event you won’t want to miss.
- Happy Oscar night! Check out Rowhouse Productions for an Oscar Night Viewing Party. Come watch the awards ceremony with fellow Oscar Night lovers. Get there early to play games, and partake in a prediction contest!
- We love a good comedy show. The Liacouras Center is hosting Philadelphia 85 South Show. With DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean will be performing some of their funniest skits for all of North Philly. Get your tickets and enjoy all the laughs!
What better way than to end the weekend with a game? Head to the Wells Fargo Center to watch our very own Sixers take on the Chicago Bulls. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. so don’t be late.
