Mike Castiglione
Looking for something fun to do in Philly this weekend? Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-40s with clear skies (and meteorologists are never wrong), so if #Blizzard2016 left you with a case of cabin fever, there is plenty going on. Here are a few picks from your friends at Philly Influencer:
2016 Auto Show
(Pennsylvania Convention Center)
Saturday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 7
Bentleys, Lamborghinis, Maseratis and everything else in between. Tickets are $14 for adults, and children 6 and under get in free. The wait times at the box office lines can exceed 15-20 minutes on the day of, so it is encouraged to buy in advance. There is also a Black Tie Tailgate on Friday night, which gives you an inside view of the show before it opens and benefits the Division of Neurology at CHOP.
Tarantulas: Alive and Up Close
(Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University)
Saturday, Jan. 30 to Monday, May 30
All kinds of activities are scheduled for opening weekend of this anticipated exhibit. And really, who doesn’t want to come face-to-face with one of nature’s most feared creatures? Ok, maybe me. But tickets are only $5 ($3 or less for members), and you’ll learn all sorts of cool stuff about tarantulas.
Billy Joel tickets on sale
(Citizens Bank Park)
Friday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m.
Well, technically this doesn’t happen until July 9. But if you want to catch the Piano Man at CBP for the third straight year, you’ll want to scoop up tickets when they go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $49.50 and go up to $129.50 for field level and select seats.
Winter Brewfest
(Blue Cross RiverRink)
This Saturday and Sunday (*check schedule for specific brewery offerings)
The debut of Winterfest Brewfest was a slam dunk last winter, so the now annual event is back for its second year of local and regional (free) beer samples, music, fire pits and more. It was originally scheduled for last weekend, but some guy named Jonas blew that. So, lucky you. After you toss a few back, tie on some ice skates and do your best Happy Gilmore impression.
90’s Bar Crawl
(Old City)
Saturday, Jan. 30, 2pm – 10pm
There’s a 90’s themed bar crawl happening this Saturday. Tickets, starting at $20, will get you a 90’s bar crawl cup, exclusive drink specials and exclusive access to seven participating bars located in Old City. Break out your grungy flannels or grab a sweater vest and go as Doug Funny for a day of drinks and throwbacks.
Resolution Rx 2016
(Hotel Monaco – 433 Chestnut Street)
Sunday, Jan. 31, 10am – 2pm
Stay on top of your New Year’s fitness resolution and check out Hotel Monaco’s Resolution Rx event. From 10am to 2pm, classes in Barre, Boxing, HIIT, and Yoga will be available for $5 per session.
[Editor’s note: Both Rachel Mack and Mike Castiglione contributed to this article.]