Hello, Philadelphia! May not only brings spring flowers but with it comes the introduction into event season! I don’t know about you guys, but anything that has a photo opportunity I’m in for! And don’t you worry if that’s not your thing because #ThisWeekInPhilly events definitely has plenty of aspects everyone will enjoy! With events ranging from Mother’s Day activities to comedy shows and even Harry Potter there is an event for everyone to enjoy! Keep on reading to learn about where your next instagram post will be at!
May 2
- May does bring spring flowers but also new plants! Join Pennsylvania Horticultural Society as they host their monthly plant swap! Bring plants, cuttings, books, and gardening tools to swap with others while you connect over similar interests! Who knows what you’ll be able to get your hands on!
- Harry Potter has flown into Philly! The Franklin Institute is hosting the Harry Potter Exhibition, and it’ll be an experience you will never forget! Check out props used in the films and learn the inside scoop of all things wizardry!
May 3
- If you know all about Jerry, Elaine, Kramer, and George; this is an event for you! Head over to Wissahickon Brewing Company as they host their Seinfeld Quizzo event! Buy your tickets for your team now and get ready for the ultimate quizzo game night!
- It’s karaoke night but with a major twist! Head over to Dobbs on South Street as they host their Wheel of Misfortune Karaoke! Step on up and take a chance to spin the wheel to have the song picked out for you by fate. You could end up winning a free drink or even a cash prize, but you’ll have to take the risk!
May 4
- Comedians from Netflix and Comedy Central are ready to make you laugh when you head over to Fergie’s Pub Off-Leash Comedy show! Their stage has hosted some of the top legends of comedians and is just waiting for a good audience to start another show! Grab yourself a drink and get ready to laugh out loud!
- Dance the night away because Disclosure is heading to The Ave as one of their stops in their North American DJ Tour! There are two ticket options depending on how pampered you’d like to be, but you will no doubt enjoy the night no matter what!
May 5
- The Morris Animal Refuge and Philadelphia Brewing Company are teaming up to bring you a pup-alicious yoga class! Get in a good workout while being surrounded by furry friends looking for their furever home! All proceeds will benefit Morris Animal, so buy your tickets soon!
- Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Sor Ynez! Starting at 4 p.m., grab yourself a drink from alcohol sponsor, 1800 Tequila, and if you want to get the party truly started, get yourself a boozy snow cone! There will be live performances, and of course, many food specials, so make sure to show up on time and get ready to celebrate!
May 6
- Nothing better than a free event! Text your friends and head on over to Love Park as they host their Multicultural Marketplace event! There will be live entertainment, multitudes of food trucks, vendors, and even a free yoga class just waiting for you to show up! Show on up and support these local multicultural businesses!
- Art in the Park isn’t just for couples, but boys, take notes because this will help you get some good brownie points! Buy your tickets now so you and the one you care about the most can sit back and indulge on cheese boards while painting a canvas together as you sit along the river watching the sunset! Share a toast and enjoy a gorgeous Friday night.
May 7
- Trust me – you’ll need to do some preparing for this event! Cinco de Mayo Weekend Bar Crawl is back, and the first bar on the list is Howl at the Moon. Tickets will include drink specials, admission into the various bars, live DJ performances, and photographers to capture the moments you may or may not remember!
- Give back to your community and join in on a cleanup! This once-monthly community cleanup is a great way to give back to the area you live in, all while making it a little more appealing to look at! Equipment will be provided, and make sure to wear some comfy shoes!
May 8
- Make sure mom feels loved and needed this Mothers Day when you check out the Mother’s Day Wine Garden Brunch! Tickets include unlimited cocktails, brunch, live entertainment, and of course, many photo opportunities! So, tell your mom to get dressed to impress and have her feeling loved for a holiday all about her!
- Start your day off feeling balanced when you join others just like you at the Yoga on the Banks community yoga practice! Bring your mat and set up right along the Schuylkill Banks and get ready, to release the week’s tension away and meet other individuals just like you!
So, Philly get out and about this week and take on events and make them memorable! Spring will only last for so long so might as well get out while you aren’t guaranteed to melt away. As always comment below what event you went to and don’t forget to spill the tea! See ya next week Philly!
