Throughout the summer, Eakins Oval, in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art was transformed into The Oval, a pop up park on the Ben Franklin Parkway. It hosted a variety of activities, such as food trucks, a life size chessboard, and even a “beach.” Originally scheduled to end Aug. 18, the park events have been extended for two weekends in the fall. This weekend, Oct. 10 through Oct. 13 will be the last chance to visit the park. The theme is “Harvest at the Oval, The New Shape of Fall,” featuring fall themed food vendors, a PHAIR open market, petting zoo and more.
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Lunch Truck Lineup
Each Thursday the Navy Yard hosts Lunch Truck Lineup, a weekly gathering of a variety of food trucks from throughout Philadelphia. Employees of the Navy Yard and the surrounding areas are provided with a variety of lunch options from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m located on the Marine Parade Grounds. Recent trucks include Pitruco Pizza, Vernalicious, Lucky Old Souls and Yumtown USA. The event also includes a farm stand from Greensgrow Farms from 1 – 3 p.m. The weekly line up will be announced through social media outlets of the Navy Yard as well as the trucks each week.
Shopping Festival at Crane Arts
It was announced that more than thirty of Philadelphia’s most popular shops will gather together under one roof on Oct. 6 to make a shopping lover’s dream come true. The event will be hosted by Philly Mag Shops at Crane Arts, 1400 N. American St. from noon to 4 p.m. Participating retailers include J Brand, Rag & Bone, Third Street Habit and more. Stores will set up pop-up shows selling clothing, jewelry and other accessories with discounts as incentives. Tickets to the event are $25, and can be purchased online through eventbrite.com.
Events Sept. 19 – Sept. 21
Jazz at Hawthorne Park
Thursday, September 19 / 7 p.m. / Hawthorne Park: 12th and Catharine Sts
Free
Venissa Santi and her trio are playing at one of Philly’s finest parks on a glorious summer’s eve. These performers are up-and-coming in the Philly jazz scene, so bring a chair, some food and a friend and get ready to groove.
Gender Reel Festival
Thursday, September 19- Saturday, September 21 / 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. / 4014 Walnut St.
Day pass: $10 / All festival pass: $20
Gender Reel was formed as a response to the absence of transgenders in mainstream art and films. It is a national film and performing arts festival featuring over 20 independent films. It will include performance art pieces and Q&A panels. The festival is dedicated to celebrating the beauty of transgenders and creating a space in which they are celebrated.
Cycles and Cemeteries
Saturday, September 21 / 8 a.m. / Laurel Hill Cemetery: 3822 Ridge Avenue
$35
This is for all you cyclists out there. Laurel Hill Cemetery is working with the Schuykill River National & State Heritage Area and Montgomery Cemetery in Norristown to arrange a 14-28 mile bike ride between the two historic cemeteries. Along the way, participants get lunch as well as tours which focus on the well-known Civil War burials at both sites.
Shopping Day Out on the Parkway
Shopping Day Out on the Parkway is Sept. 21st. From noon until 6 pm that Saturday, everyone is encouraged to enjoy Philly Fashion Week for free. Local Philadelphia boutiques and retailers will set up stalls, along with food trucks for hungry shoppers in the oval of the Parkway. There will also be music throughout with DJs playing hour sets. Peruse through and enjoy the outdoor festival and the fashion Philly has to offer.
Manayunk strEAT Food Festival
If looking for a reason to get out of the city and find some of the area’s most popular food trucks, this Saturday’s Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival is the place to do it. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. food trucks, art vendors, and farmers’ markets will be set up along Main Street, between Green Lane and Shurs Lane. More than 20 trucks will be on site, including the Tot Truck, the Cow and the Curd, Pitruco Pizza, and Farm Truck Philly. Some restaurants along Main Street will also be a part of an apple themed food tour, in honor of the fall season. The festival is also a kick-off to Manayunk Restaurant Week, running from Sept. 22 to Oct. 4.
Punk Rock Flea Market
R5 Productions announced this week that its winter Punk Rock Flea Market will be on Dec. 14 and Dec. 15 at the Punk Rock Flea Market Dome at 461 N. 9th St. Its website expects over 500 table vendors selling all things punk from new and used crafts, records, clothes and more. There is no admission costs, but a $3 donation is accepted and will get attendees in for both days. Applications for vendors have been available since Sept. 7 and can be found online at r5productions.com. They will be accepted until all spots are taken up. Vendors will be chosen carefully to assure the punkiest crafts are available this holiday season.
Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
Each summer, thousands head to University City for the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll. Local businesses along the street offer samples of their food and drinks, each costing only $1. Some of the local vendors include Little Baby’s Ice Cream offering mini scoops, Dock Street Brewery’s mini pints, and Zipcar selling reusable grocery bags. Dollar deals are also featured at retail shops such as Baltimore Avenue Pet Shop and Firehouse Bicycles, which offer pint glasses and inner tubes. Food trucks such as Sweet Box and the Tot Cart will also be on site offering dollar deals. Live music, face painting, balloon art and more will be at the 46th Street Triangle. This year’s first scheduled date in June was canceled, making this the only Dollar Stroll of the summer. The event runs on Baltimore Avenue between 43rd and 51st streets on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information and the full line up of vendors and their locations, visit www.universitycity.org.
Greenfest Philly
Greenfest Philly will be held on Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Headhouse Row, found on 2nd Street between South and Pine streets. The event will have live entertainment, food, a beer garden and informational sessions on what it means to live green. Their website boosts attendance of more than 100 vendors and exhibitors for festival goers to check out. Though the festival doesn’t have their musical lineup up yet, last year’s performers included Cheers Elephant, Mount Joy, Abstract Verses and You Do You. Festival goers can find vendors and exhibits from organizations such as Drexel Smart House, Philly Aids Thrift and Yumtown USA. Admission to the event is free, but this year the festival is offering a “Greencard” for $25, which gives attendees $10 towards food, two beers, a shirt and much more. There will also be a free bike valet. Greenfest Philly is sponsored by the Clean Air Council. To find more information, visit greefestphilly.org.
FREE ADVANCE SCREENING: STATE OF PLAY w/ Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, and Helen Mirren!
Enjoy another FREE advance screening of STATE OF PLAY featuring Russel Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, and Helen Mirren. Pick up your FREE tickets today at the Temple News office: 2nd floor, SAC, Room 243.
Bring your girlfriend, boyfriend, or friends and enjoy this engaging movie on Tuesday, April 14th at 7:30pm playing at the Ritz Five at 214 Walnut Street. Keep an eye out for even more free, fun stuff! 🙂
