Welcome back to This Week in Philly. Start your week by checking out what is happening all throughout the city!
Monday, September 11
- If you want to pay respects to those who lost their lives on 9/11, Schuylkill Banks has a memorial on the east side of the river, past the Chestnut St. Bridge. You can visit the memorial any time of day to reflect and pay respects. Look here for more information.
- The Phillies host the Atlanta Braves in a doubleheader today. The first game starts at 1:05 p.m. and the second at 6:05 p.m.! Head down to Citizens Bank Park to support the fightin’ Phillies! Purchase tickets here.
Tuesday, September 12
- Fishtown Taps has extended through September! The happy hour deals are endless, with over 20 participating bars and restaurants. Enjoy discount cocktails and appetizers from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.! Click here for more information.
- Center City Fit is hosting an interval training class. Bring some water and a mat, and head to Dilworth Park at 6 p.m.! For more information, head here!
Wednesday, September 13
- Wednesday calls for Meet Me On South Street Market Night! From 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., head to the 500 block of South Street for live music, food trucks, drink specials, and more. Click here to learn more about this event!*
- Philadelphia Magazine is hosting a CookOff this week at The Mann Center from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.! Participants get to try food from over 10 of Philadelphia’s best restaurants and vote for who they think should win the CookOff! Get your tickets here.
Thursday, September 14
- It’s finally football season! The Philadelphia Eagles are hosting the Minnesota Vikings in their first home game of the season this Thursday at 8:15 p.m., so dust off your game-day gear and head to Xfinity Live to enjoy some cocktails and watch the game on the big screen. Reserve a table here.
- This Eagles season, Philly Sports Trips is partnering with Live! Casino and Hotel to host tailgates for every Eagles game. These tailgates include food and drinks, live music, special guests, and SO much more! To purchase tickets, head here.
- Are you ready for a 90’s celebration tonight? Head to the Ardmore Music Hall at 5:30 p.m. to hear your favorite 90’s classics! All proceeds from this event go to the Darren Daulton Foundation. For more information, click here.
- Eddie Izzard’s stand-up tour is at the Kimmel Cultural Center this week! Join the comedian at 8 p.m. on his Remix Tour, where he features material from the beginning of his career. Click here to purchase tickets.
Friday, September 15
- Today is the first day of the Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show. Over 100 artists will display their work throughout Rittenhouse Square from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. During the festival, a community art project will be in the middle of the park. So, children are encouraged to come and join. For more information, head here!
- It’s movie night at Sisters Cities Park! Starting at 7 p.m., Center City District will screen a family-friendly film. Along with the movie, you can purchase snacks for your kiddos. For adults, there will be beer, wine, and cocktails! Click here for more information.
Saturday, September 16
- VetFest is back! From 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., several veteran-owned and operated vendors are coming together to host a fun-filled afternoon. With live music, food, drinks, activities, and more, VetFest has something for everyone to do while giving back to veterans! For more information, click here.
- Brauhaus Schmitz is hosting their 15th annual Oktoberfest on the 700 block of South Street. Indulge in traditional German foods, beer, and live entertainment from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.! For more information, click here.
Sunday, September 17
- The Food Trust is holding the Headhouse Farmers Market at 2nd & Lombard! This Sunday, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., shop from over 20 vendors throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. For more information on location and vendors, click here.
- The Self(ish)philly conference is BACK at The W Hotel. The conference will go from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with eleven guest speakers discussing all things self-care. Some additions coming to the conference this year are a main ballroom to enjoy keynote speakers, a dedicated vendor marketplace, a workout/experience room to try some of the best classes in Philly from industry leaders, and much more. Expect great food, drinks, vendors, and different seminars! For more information on this event, head here.
*South Street Headhouse District is a client of Philly PR Girl
*Self(ish)philly is a client of Philly PR Girl
