There are so many exciting things happening #ThisWeekInPhilly! As we continue the celebration of women this #WomensHistoryMonth, the conferences and symposiums highlighting influential women are one of many things to look forward to this week. From virtual speed dating to online acting classes, Philly is proving that you can have just as much fun virtually! Sounds exciting right?! Keep reading for more details and fun events happening this week.
Monday March 15
- Looking for a companion or new friendship? Try virtual speed dating! Look your “flirty best” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and you may find your person! This Zoom event is the perfect opportunity to experience all the fun of in-person speed dating but safely. Purchase tickets online through this link.
- As we celebrate Women’s History Month, influential and powerful women continue to spread knowledge, encouragement and support among one another! Natalie Pederson, a professor at Drexel University, will be addressing pressing women’s rights including pregnancy, pay inequalities and so much more. This free event is from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday March 16
- The Online Actor Training Studio is offering free virtual acting classes from 6 pm.m to 9 p.m.! At this class, you can learn film and television acting from the comfort of your own home. The class offers a plethora of topics from acting technique to setting up a home studio! From a beginners level to an advanced level, there’s also room to grow and accelerate your acting career!
- Who said game nights can only be in-person? Let’s Roam’s Virtual Game Night is the perfect opportunity for you to meet new people, play fun games and laugh until it hurts! There will be fun activities like trivia, charades, drinking games and so much more. Join the fun from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Wednesday March 17
- Moving and searching for a new home can be frustrating and tiresome, but there is a way to navigate this complicated real estate market! Houwzer, a real estate and mortgage brokerage, wants to teach you the tips and trips to homeownership. In this live webinar, a trusted mortgage advisor will give you the layout on what’s what in the real estate market.
- Calling all writers and poets! #ThisWeekInPhilly you can join Nathalie Anderson, Thomas Devaney, and Mary Madec for a virtual poetry reading. These Philly based poets will be on Zoom at 7 p.m. to share their art. Who doesn’t love a good poetry slam?! For the log-in and additional information on the poets, click here!
Thursday March 18
- Have a beautiful afternoon or night out at the Parks Pop-Up Restaurant! With over 30,000 square-feet of unique dining space, this is the perfect place for social-distance-friendly fun. For a day out with family you can enjoy a lush green-house environment, fresh food and fun activities like scavenger hunts, or for a night out with friends you can enjoy drinks and live acoustic music!
- Continue to celebrate women in history and join the Philadelphia Area Consortium for Special Collections Libraries (PACSCL) for an online conference on women’s activism! This conference will be celebrating over five years of work on the In Her Own Right Project. The event will be held virtually with Martha S. Jones as the keynote speaker.
Friday March 19
- The celebration of women continues with the virtual poetry series She Came to Slay: Envisioning A World Where We All Are Free. Join Trapeta Mayson and Eric Marsh on Zoom from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. These women will be discussing topics like freedom, women empowerment and underestimated Black women throughout history.
Saturday March 20
- Moshulu is hosting Roaring 20’s Murder Mystery Dinner from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This epic event is perfect for date night!! The ticket will include a three-course meal, drink and gratuity, but the most exciting part of the dinner will be the entertainment. Riddlesbrood’s new roaring 20’s speakeasy will be filled with shady characters, suspense and cheesy puns. Seats are limited so buy your tickets today!
- Join Watson Adventures for a virtual St. Patrick’s trivia game! There will be five rounds of questions and challenges that test your St. Patrick’s knowledge and teamwork. This virtual team-building event is perfect for bringing together friends, family or colleagues via Zoom!
Sunday March 21
- Hello, Spring! On this first full-day of Spring, join James Sokol and the Songs of Spring: A Multi-Genre Musical Celebration of the Season through the journey of broadway, pop, opera, country and more! You can enjoy this beautiful music right from your home! This online event will be from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Prepare to laugh with Paul Lyons at the Jenkintown Arts Garage! Paul is a standup comic, actor and published writer! He’s appeared on shows like Everybody Loves Raymond and Comedy Central. The family friendly comedy show will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Purchase tickets today!
- Are you a fan of rock music? Experience the sweet sounds of Michael Cavanaugh and his electrifying band as they join the POPS! At the Kimmel Center in Verizon Hall at 3 p.m., Cavanaugh will bring the whole package as he performs some of his fan favorites!
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, St. Patrick’s Day, and begin to welcome Spring, you can count on tons of fun events and activities to participate in! Although most of this week’s events are virtual, we want to make sure you’re practicing safety at all in-person events! Let’s remember to wear our masks and maintain social-distancing! Have an amazing week, Philadelphia.
