The latest and greatest things happening in Philly from Friday, Feb 23 to Thursday, Mar 1. Share your event by tweeting us @citywidestories or tagging us on Facebook.
The Random Tea Room 10 Year Anniversary Party
Friday, February 23
6 – 10PM
The Random Tea Room & Curiosity Shop
713 N 4th St.
Cost: FREE
The Random Tea Room & Curiosity Shop has been in existence for 10 YEARS! Celebrate this milestone over gluten-free tea beer created by Tom Pettine from Philly Home Brew, music by Koofreh Umoren, snacks from Philly Food Works, and of course, plenty of tea!
A Listening Room @ Elixr w/ Sam Rise and Alexa Barchini
Friday, February 23
8:30 – 11:00PM
Elixr
207 S Sydenham St.
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Attend this month’s A Listening Room event and enjoy a variety of music at Elixr coffee shop with musicians Alexa Barchini and Sam Rise.
Best Picture Weekend
Friday, February 23 – Sunday, February 25
Various Showtimes
The Prince Theater
1412 Chestnut St.
Cost: $50 Weekend Pass ($40 PFS Members)
The Philadelphia Film Society has created a lineup of all of eight of the The Academy Awards Best Picture nominees in one movie-packed weekend. Get your pass to see films such as Ladybird, Get Out, Call Me By Your Name, and more.
Volunteer Day at Greensgrow Farms
Saturday, February 24
10AM – 3PM
Greensgrow Farm
2501 E. Cumberland St.
Cost: FREE
Assist the Greensgrow team in getting ready for opening day by helping with seasonal clean up, set up, and maintenance projects around the farm. Breakfast, snacks and lunch will be provided to volunteers.
Maple Sugar Day at the Wissahickon
Saturday, February 24
11AM – 3PM
The Wissahickon
Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Ave.
Cost: FREE
Join Friends of the Wissahickon for their annual Maple Sugar Day where sweet-tooths of all ages can see maple sugaring demonstrations, taste test different pancake toppings, and try freshly made maple candy.
Philadelphia Printworks Misprints Sale
Saturday, February 24
12 – 5PM
Philadelphia Printworks
1901 S 9th St, BOK-215
Cost: Pay as you go
Everybody makes mistakes sometimes, including Philadelphia Printworks! Misprinted t-shirts and totes will be sold for $5 each on Saturday, February 24th. Also, read more about Philadelphia Printworks in our latest feature!
Special Artists Reception for “The Physicality of Painting” + “Disruption”
Saturday, February 24
3 – 5PM
The InLiquid Gallery
1400 N American St.
Cost: Donation Request
Join InLiquid for an artists reception featuring TWO exhibitions, The Physicality of Painting, and Disruption. Each exhibition features a variety of artists and features art that features mixed media works, distorted landscapes, and more. Featuring artists: Barbara A. Straussberg, Barbara Schaff, Justin Snow, Kathleen Shaver and Val Rossman.
Winter Wellness Soup Brunch
Sunday, February 25
11AM – 1PM
Maas Building
1325 North Randolph St.
Cost: $15-$25
Join PhilaSoup for a wellness themed brunch where you will sip soup, share school stories, develop self-care plans, and also learn about new school projects that need funding. All proceeds from the event go directly to supporting projects and educators in various school communities.
Science After Hours
Tuesday, February 27
7 – 10PM
The Franklin Institute
271 North 21st St.
Cost: $20
This month’s after hours event, Love and Lust will feature a variety of salacious science such as a Science After Hours Quizzo, a Silent Philly dance party, a safe sex game show, and more!
Tattooed Momedy
Tuesday, February 27
8 – 10PM
Tattooed Mom
530 South St.
Cost: FREE
Did you know that Tattooed Mom hosts a FREE comedy show every month? Don’t miss this next one on Tuesday, February 27th and enjoy the comedic stylings of local and national comedians.
Art at Lunch: 50 Years of Progress…and Some Backsliding – Women Artists 1970 – 2018
Wednesday, February 28
12PM
PAFA, Historic Landmark Building, Hamilton Auditorium
118-128 North Broad St.
Cost: FREE
Nancy Heller, Professor of Art History at The University of the Arts, will be giving a talk about what has and has not changed in the collecting, exhibiting, writing, lecturing, and thinking about women artists. An example from PAFA’s ongoing exhibition, Beyond Boundaries: Feminine Forms will be used.
Camden Tech Meetup
Wednesday, February 28
6 – 8PM
Waterfront Lab
121 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102
Cost: $10
Join Tiffanie Stanard, Founder & CEO of Stimulus, for a conversation at Camden Tech Meetup, a monthly gathering hosted by Waterfront Ventures. Connect with entrepreneurs and business leaders, enjoy a fireside chat with top startups and business executives on technology, trends in startups, and learn business development skills from the best in their industries.
Jazz Lives Philadelphia Presents After Hours: La Colombe
Thursday, March 1
8 – 10PM
La Colombe
1335 Frankford Ave.
Cost: $20
Join Jazz Lives Philadelphia for After Hours, a year round concert series aiming to expand audiences for jazz by producing performances in non-traditional venues. Trumpeter Alphonso Horne will be performing, don’t miss this opportunity to experience the music of this internationally touring artist.