Candis R. McLean
Each weekend, we will post some of the most unique social and cultural places to visit in addition to exciting events in and around the Philly area. We call it Philly Influencer’s Weekend Picks. If you attend any of these places or events, let us know how it went! Tweet us or email us at [email protected].
1. Closing Soon: Contemporary Photography Exhibition IX
(“Touch”// Sasha Phyars-Burgess)Where: Philadelphia Photo Arts Center | 1400 N. American St
When: Runs through Saturday, February 22
Sasha Phyars-Burgess and Guanyu Xu have won the ninth annual Contemporary Photography Competition and Exhibition competition. Phyars-Burgess’ UNTITLED PART II & III (WE ALL HAVE TO MAKE COMPROMISES), is a multimedia series that explores the cultural connotations and markers that come with looking at bodies, particularly black bodies. For Guanyu Xu’s series Parallel Rooms, he photographed complex installations that he situates secretly and temporarily in his parents’ home in Beijing, China. This weekend will be your last chance to see their exquisite work at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center.
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2. Closing Soon: Winter at Dilworth Park
Where: Dilworth Park | 1 S. 15th St
When: Runs through Sunday, February 23
The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink, Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin, and Wintergarden have been running several events throughout the season for months. This Sunday, those fun and family-friendly activities will come to a halt. Don’t miss your chance to stop by this Center City gem for one last time.
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3. Black History Month Weekend Events
Where: Various locations
When: Runs through Sunday, February 23
With the last few weeks of Black History Month winding down, several locations in Philadelphia will be continuing their celebrations throughout the weekend. PAFA opens “Awakened In You”: The Collection of Dr. Constance E. Clayton this Friday. The new exhibition will feature more than 70 works by influential African American artists. This Saturday, stop by the Black History Month Cultural Fair.
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4. Hello Dolly! at the Academy of Music
Where: Academy of Music | 240 S. Broad St
When: Runs through Sunday, March 1
Broadway Philadelphia brings this sensational production to the city this weekend. Hello Dolly! features memorable classic like “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “Before the Parade Passes By,” “It Only Takes a Moment,” and several others. Winner of four Tony Awards, musical theater fans won’t want to miss this revival.
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5. Symphonie fantastique with the Philadelphia Orchestra
Where: The Kimmel Center | 300 S. Broad St
When: Runs through Saturday, February 22
The Philadelphia Orchestra will be performing Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique and Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 2 this weekend. With Herbert Blomstedt as Conductor and Lise de la Salle on piano, these works of stellar composition and expression will be taken to new heights.
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6. Open Studio Night
Where: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 118-128 N. Broad St
When: Friday, February 21 | 5-9 p.m.
This Friday night, head over to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for Open Studio Night. This annual event immerses you in the world of the institution’s undergraduate and graduate students. Studios will be open for students to display and discuss their work. This is a free event that will feature an afterparty in Tuttleman Sculpture Gallery. Camp Candle will perform.
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7. Friday Nights at the Art Museum
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art | 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
When: Friday, February 21 | 5-8:45 p.m.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art holds a special happy hour series each Friday. The gathering uniquely blends arts and music in this special clash of culture. Each week there’s small bites, beverages, cocktails, special gallery access, and live music. This weekend, folk singer-songwriter Laura Gibson will provide the live entertainment.
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8. Good Good Comedy Theatre Weekend
Where: Good Good Comedy Theatre | 215 N. 11th St
When: Runs through Sunday, February 23
The Good Good Comedy Theatre will be filled with laughter as well this weekend with several hilarious shows. Friday night includes Joke Bath: Comedy + Free Beer and The Comment Section: My Black is… Saturday night, Syndee Washington will take over the stage.
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9. Ali Siddiq
Where: Punch Line Philly | 33 E. Laurel St
When: Runs through Saturday, February 22
Ali Saddiq will be bringing all the laughs to Punch Line Philly this weekend. The former HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and Live from Gotham act has a long resume of entertaining masses of crowds. If you’re levity and jokes to your weekend, look no further.
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10. Post Malone
Where: Wells Fargo Center | 3601 S. Broad St
When: Friday, February 21 | 8 p.m.
Rapper and songwriter Post Malone will be bringing his Runaway Tour to the Wells Fargo Center this Friday night. The “Goodbyes” and “White Iverson” hitmaker will have fans rocking all night long. Swae Lee and Tyla Yaweh will open the night.
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11. Lil Baby
Where: The Fillmore Philadelphia | 29 E. Allen St
When: Friday, February 21 | 8 p.m.
At the same time, “Woah”, “Yes Indeed” and “Drip Too Hard” rapper Lil Baby will be performing at The Fillmore Philadelphia. The concert venue will be swarmed with fans of the emerging Atlanta rapper.
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12. NOTO Philadelphia
Where: NOTO Philadelphia | 1209 Vine St
When: Runs through Saturday, February 22
Through Saturday, February 22, NOTO Philadelphia will be celebrating its three-year anniversary. Famous DJs W&W and Chase B will be taking over at the popular complex this week. Blazing Rapper Lil Baby will be lighting up the stage on Friday for a blowout afterparty.
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13. Weekend at the AAMP
Where: African American Museum in Philadelphia | 701 Arch St
When: Runs through Sunday, February 23
The African American Museum in Philadelphia will be hosting several events this weekend. This Saturday, the University of Pennsylvania professor of anthropology Deborah A. Thomas will navigate the themes of her book Political Life in the Wake of the Plantation. This Sunday, the life and legacy of novelist Toni Morrison will be the main event.
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14. Wonderspaces
Where: Philadelphia Fashion District | 9th-11th & Market Sts
When: Opened on Friday, January 24
Wonderspaces, the pop-up spellbinding and artistic installation, continues to captivate the city each day. The Fashion District Philadelphia will be the endeavor’s first permanent location. The exhibit Points of View will blow you away with its creative construct, VR components, and one-of-a-kind visuals.
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15. Camp-In
Where: The Franklin Institute | 222 N. 20th St
When: Runs through Saturday, February 22
This fun and captivating museum event bring out tons of families every time. Camp-In at Penn Museum offers an engaging, fun, and informative sleepover at one of the best institutes in the city. There will be hands-on games, crafts, telescope observations, a volcano feature screening in the Tuttleman IMAX® Dome Theater, and more.
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16. OWN IT Penn Women’s Empowerment Conference
Where: The Study at University City | 20 S. 33rd Street
When: Saturday, February 22 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
OWN IT Penn will take place this Saturday. There will be a series of workshops, activities, panels, and opportunities to “motivate and connect young women everywhere”. This spectacular empowerment conference seeks to bridge the gap between leaders in industry and the aspiring young women who admire them.
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17. Markets at Bok
Where: Bok | 1901 S. 9th St
When: Saturday, February 22 |10 a.m. – 5 p.m
For those looking for amazing collectibles and one-of-a-kind pieces for the house, your family, or workspace, these flea markets are for you. The Winter Fare and Liberty Flea both take place this Saturday. There will be tons of jewelry, home furnishings, candles, signature items, clothing, food, and more.
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18. Rush vs Wings
Where: Wells Fargo Center | 3601 S. Broad St
When: Saturday, February 22 | 1 p.m.
Philly NLL action continues this weekend when the Wings take on the Saskatchewan Rush (5-2) this Saturday afternoon. The Wings (7-3) have only suffered one home loss this season. Come down to the Wells Fargo Center to get in on all of the action.
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19. Party for the Market
Where: Reading Terminal Market | 51 N. 12th St
When: Saturday, February 22 | 7:30 p.m.
This Saturday, one of the country’s oldest and most storied markets will be hosting their Party at the Market. There will be six live bands, four open bars, food from over 30 market vendors, dancing, and more at the historic Reading Terminal Market.
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20. National Margarita Day
Margarita at MilkBoy // Courtesy of MilkBoy)Where: Various locations
When: Saturday, February 22
National Margarita Day is this Saturday, February 22. Several locations across the city will be celebrating the festive drinking holiday. Café Ynez, Distrito, Franky Bradley’s, Milkboy, and several other hotspots will have you covered during this memorable libation soiree.
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21. World Cafe Live Beerfest
Where: World Cafe Live | 3025 Walnut St
When: Saturday, February 22 | 1 p.m.
Speaking of celebrations, this Saturday at 1 pm, World Cafe Live will be hosting a spectacular beer festival. There will be amazing incredible brews, games, live music, small plates, and so much more. This is a craft beer festival that you don’t want to miss.
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22. Mardi Gras Weekend at Xfinity Live!
Where: XFINITY Live! | 1100 Pattison Ave
When: Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23
Xfinity Live will be hosting two Mardi Gras events this weekend. This Saturday night, starting at 9 pm, stop by the entertainment venue with your purple, yellow & green beads. There will be a live performance by Go Go Gadget, a bead contest, a King Cake Eating contest, a cash balloon drop, a shopping cart parade, hurricane Specials, mystery prizes, and more. This is a free-to-enter event with free parking after 8:30 pm. This Sunday, the 2020 Mummers Mardi Gras Festival marches into the city. There will be a Mummers string bands will perform live, food trucks, booze, and a photo booth. Xfinity Live! will be the place to be.
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23. Jets vs. Flyers
Where: Wells Fargo Center | 3601 S. Broad St
When: Saturday, February 22 | 7 p.m.
The Philadelphia Flyers will be hosting the Winnipeg Jets this Saturday evening. The Flyers are currently 3rd in Metropolitan Division. They’ll continue their crusade for the playoffs in front of a roaring South Philly crowd. Come to the Wells Fargo Center to see these two teams face off.
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24. Eric Nam
Where: Union Transfer | 1026 Spring Garden St
When: Saturday, February 22 | 8 p.m.
K-pop star, actor, and GQ Magazine Korea‘s 2016 Man Of The Year”, Eric Nam will be taking over Union Transfer this Saturday night. The “Congratulations” and “Runaway” singer released his fourth studio album, Before We Begin, in November 2019.
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25. Trippie Redd
Where: The Fillmore Philadelphia | 29 E. Allen St
When: Saturday, February 22 | 8 p.m.
“Dark Knight Dummo” and “Topanga” rapper Trippie Redd will be performing The Fillmore Philadelphia this Saturday night. The Ohio native has collaborated with Travis Scott, Quavo, and other hitmakers.
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26. Naughty by Nature
Where: Franklin Music Hall | 421 N. 7th St
When: Saturday, February 22 | 8:30 p.m.
NJ natives and renowned hip-hop trio Naughty by Nature will be performing at the Franklin Music Hall this Saturday night. The “O.P.P” rappers and Grammy winners will be filling the popular concert venue with several hits.
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27. Ladies Night Out Comedy Tour
Where: The Met Philadelphia | 858 N. Broad St
When: Saturday, February 22 | 8 p.m.
Punch Line Philly Presents Ladies Night Out Comedy Tour this Saturday night. Hosted by The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes, this comedy special will feature Loni Love, Adele Givens, Sherri Shepherd, Kym Whitley & B Simone.
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28. Marie Cuttoli: The Modern Thread from Miró to Man Ray
Where: Barnes Foundation | 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
When: Opens Sunday, February 23
Marie Cuttoli: The Modern Thread from Miró to Man Ray will be opening at the Barnes Foundation this Sunday and will be on display through May. The exhibit captures art collector Marie Cuttoli’s efforts to revive the French tapestry world with the aide of powerhouse artists. Come see the tapestries, paintings, drawings, and more.
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29. Flyers Wives Carnival at the Wells Fargo Center
Where: Wells Fargo Center | 3601 S. Broad St
When: Sunday, February 23 | 11 a.m.
The 43rd Annual Flyers Wives Carnival takes place this Sunday. This carnival-style charity event will feature six-story-tall Ferris Wheel, autographs and photos with players, carnival games, and activities on and off the ice. Through the years, the carnival has raised more than $29 million to support a multitude of worthy non-profit organizations across the Greater Philadelphia Region.
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30. A Taste of Chestnut Hill
Where: Various locations
When: Runs through Friday, February 28
Chase away those winter blues and warm up to amazing culinary specials during Restaurant Week: A Taste of Chestnut Hill. The biannual event delights diners with the opportunity to taste delicious meals from neighborhood eateries at an affordable price point. From prix fixe menus to à la carte options, there’s an incredible deal ready to satisfy anyone’s palate. Restaurant Week in Chestnut Hill runs Sunday, February 23, through Friday, February 28 at participating restaurants.
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31. Baby Rose
Where: The Foundry | 29 E. Allen St
When: Sunday, February 23 | 8 pm.
Fresh off her NPR Tiny Desk concert, soul singer Baby Rose will be performing at The Foundry. The “All To Myself” songstress has a signature sound and impressive range. She released her first studio album, in August 2019.
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32. Jacquees
Where: The Fillmore Philadelphia | 29 E. Allen St
When: Sunday, February 23 | 8 p.m.
Jacquees’ King of R&B Tour makes its Philadelphia stop this Sunday night. The self-proclaimed R&B throne-sitter and “B.E.D.” singer will be serenading fans all night long at this popular entertainment venue.
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33. Yvonne Orji
Where: Helium Comedy Club | 2031 Sansom St.
When: Sunday, February 23 | 8 p.m.
Nigerian-American actress, comedienne, and writer, Yvonne Orji will be front-and-center at Helium Comedy Club this Sunday night. Star of hit HBO series, Insecure, Orji is a well-known stand-up comedian. She previously opened for Chris Rock on various stops on his Total Blackout Tour.
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