Some of the most interesting things happening across the region from Wednesday, May 1 to Wednesday, May 8. Share your event by tweeting us @citywidestories or tagging us on Facebook.
2019 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
May 1 – June 30
6 – 11 pm
Franklin Square
Cost: $12 – 20
This blockbuster event will illuminate Franklin Square with 29 all new culturally-inspired lantern sculptures, performances and handcrafted keepsakes by Chinese folk artists. Enjoy sips in the Dragon Beer Garden, and much more.
Bold Women and Beer Festival
Saturday, May 4th
1 – 4 pm
Love City Brewing
1023 Hamilton St
Cost: $45
Come out for Philadelphia’s FIRST women-centered beer festival! You won’t want to miss out on tasting beers from 30+ breweries, food trucks, and live entertainment from four female-fronted bands.
Port Richmond Pierogi Fest
Saturday, May 4th
12 – 5 pm
Campbell Square
2535 East Allegheny Ave
Cost: Pay as you go
Bring the whole family and feast on some of the best pierogies from around Philly. There will be a kids section with tons of fun activities for the little ones.
Indian-ish with Priya Krishna: Free Library of Phila Culinary Literacy Center
Monday, May 6th
6 – 8 pm
Free Library of Philadelphia: Culinary Literacy Center
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine St, 4th Floor
Cost: $30-45
Learn how to cook from chef and author, Priya Krishna. In this class, you’ll dive into Indian-ish, with Matar Paneer, a dish that combines paneer with tomato sauce and cumin-studded peas. Tickets for this class include a copy of the book, to be signed by the author at the end of class.
Yappy Hour: Morgan’s Pier
Monday, May 6th
4 – 8 pm
Morgan’s Pier
221 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Cost: Pay as you go
This happy hour is for the dogs! Come out to Morgan’s Pier with your pup for specialty cocktails, giveaways and a chance to adopt a dog.
Chronicling Resistance Presents: Sankofa
Tuesday, May 7th
5:30 – 8 pm
“The Barn” at Bartram’s Garden & Sankofa Farm
5400 Lindbergh Blvd
Cost: Free
Come out for the final public listening session and a celebration of the Chronicling Resistance project! You will also get to hear what has been learned from this phase of the project, next steps, and close with a tour of Sankofa Farm and dinner.
Singles Event/MyCheeky GayDate/Lesbian Speed Dating in Philadelphia
Wednesday, May 8th
8 – 10 pm
Sonesta Rittenhouse
1800 Market St
Cost: $27-29
Tired of swiping? Come out to a speed dating experience like none other. They have done away with all the cheesy parts of the speed dating experience and created a “cheeky-chic” vibe to make your night unforgettable.