The latest and greatest things happening in Philly from Friday, Mar 2 to Thursday, Mar 8. Share your event by tweeting us @citywidestories or tagging us on Facebook.
The 2018 Bechdel Test Fest
Friday, March 2
7PM – 12AM
Bourbon & Branch
705 N 2nd St
Cost: $10
Join the Bechdel Test fest for three nights of comedy performed by women, trans and non-binary comedians who make up a significant part of the local comedy scene. This celebration of these Philly artists and performers is back for its third year and is sure to be hilarious!
The 2018 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
March 3-11
All Day Event
Pennsylvania Convention Center
12th & Arch St.
Cost: $19-$40
Explore the interplay of horticulture and water at The 2018 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Wonders of Water.” This year’s show will feature flowers and plants from a variety of climates and landscapes. Don’t miss this annual event!
Voided
Friday, March 2
7PM – 8:30PM
Asian Arts Initiative
1219 Vine St.
Cost: Free
Voided, inspired by the true story of Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian female astronaut in space who died in the 2003 Columbia accident, is a solo theatrical performance performed by writer/performer Pratima Agrawal. In this performance, Pratima explores racial representation and feminism and her struggle to “fit in” as a performer in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Finding the Hidden City
Saturday, March 3
2:30PM – 3:30PM
Philadelphia City Institute Free Library
1905 Locust St.
Cost: Free
Authors Nathaniel Popkin and Peter Woodall will present their book, Philadelphia: Finding the Hidden City at the Philadelphia City Institute and will sign copies of the book, which will be available for purchase.
Oscar Shorts – Saturday Matinee
Saturday, March 3
2 – 4PM
South Street Cinema
327 South St.
Cost: Unknown
Celebrate the Oscars a day early by watching a series of Oscar nominated animated shorts from previous years.
Love City: Interactive Art Exhibit
Saturday, March 3
7 – 11PM
LIVE at William Street Common
3900 Chestnut St.
Cost: $10
Be a part of the interactive art exhibit, Love City, at William Street Common and also have the opportunity to explore the work of visual multimedia artist, Odd Jar, and multi-surface acrylic painting artists, The Super Poor Kids.
Everybody W/Ns [A Kitchen Takeover at W/N W/N]
Sunday, March 4
5 – 10PM
W/N W/N Coffee Bar
931 Spring Garden St
Cost: Pay as you go (Cash Only)
People food, aka Sulaiha Olatunji, Nia D. Minard, and Khaliah D. Pitts, will be taking over the kitchen of W/N W/N Coffee Bar and will be serving up specials for vegans and carnivores alike. Make sure to arrive hungry!
Manifesting the Creative Body
Sunday, March 4
5:30PM – 7:30PM
Moon + Arrow
754 S 4th St.
Cost:$45
Unblock your creative flow and relearn how to create out of pure joy in the Manifesting the Creative Body workshop at Moon + Arrow with Rebekah Erev. This workshop will utilize meditation, breathing and learning about the moon cycle to unlock creative energy.
An Environmental Justice Evening With Sunrise Justice Movement
Tuesday, March 6
6:30PM – 8:30PM
707 S 50th St.
Cost: FREE
Join Sunrise Movement for an evening exploring the impacts of climate change and what can be done to stop it. This event is a part of Sunrise Movement’s tour focused on making 2018 a watershed moment in the fight for environmental justice.
Floral Cocktail Happy Hour
Thursday, March 8
6PM – 8PM
Art in the Age
116 North 3rd St.
Cost: Pay as you go
In honor of the Philadelphia Flower Show, stop by Art in the Age to enjoy a happy hour featuring floral and botanical cocktails.
Party for the Park
Thursday, March 8
6PM – 12AM
Voyager Night Club
1221 St James St.
Cost: VIP reception+concert-$125, Concert-$25
Friends of the Rail Park is hosting Party for the Park, a concert and fundraiser to renovate a historic rail car which will be located at the corner of North Broad and Noble Streets. Music will be provided by Soulection artist Sango, Xavier Omär, Bosco, and DJs Sylo, Lean Wit It, and Hvnlee.
The 2018 Academy Awards Viewing Parties
Representation Matters: cineSPEAK presents Awards Night
Sunday, March 4
7 – 11PM
Martha Bar
2113 E York St
Cost: FREE
cineSPEAK will be hosting an Oscar Watching party with drinks, snacks, and some party games throughout the evening. cineSPEAK believes that depictions of varying identities on-screen is a human right which is why #RepresentationMatters.
Oskar Blues Oscar’s Party
Sunday, March 4
7PM – 12AM
City Tap University City
3925 Walnut St, Fl 2,
Cost: FREE
Oskar Blues Brewery and Cigar City Brewing are hosting a party at City Tap University City for Oscars night! Win prizes, play Oscars bingo, and enjoy $5 Oskar Blues and Cigar City beers all throughout the night.
Movie Awards Viewing Party
Sunday, March 4
8PM
Square 1682
121 South 17th St.
Cost: FREE
Get a “front row” seat to the Oscars at Square 1682. Enjoy happy hour prices for drink specials, trivia, and truffle popcorn throughout the evening.