One Book, One Philadelphia Kickoff
Celebrate this year's One Book One Philadelphia selection, Another Brooklyn, with a free kickoff event January 17 at 7:30pm. Join featured author Jacqueline Woodson for an evening of conversation, reading, and performance. In conversation with WHYY's Katie Colaneri, Ms. Woodson will discuss identity, shifting cultural landscapes, and other themes in her writing. The event will conclude with a performance inspired by Another Brooklyn from 2016-17 Philadelphia Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher with members of her band, The Afroeaters. Book signing to follow.
Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, 215.567.4341, FreeLibrary.org
Bar Method Rittenhouse Grand Opening Weekend
Join Bar Method Rittenhouse February 3-4 for free classes, gift bags, complementary treats, raffles and more surprises all weekend. Bar Method has spent 16 years shaping 1 million strong, graceful bodies. Make 2018 your strongest year yet. Sign up to try Bar Method for free and get the results you have been looking for.
Bar Method Rittenhouse, 255 South 17th Street, Suite 200, 267.541.2938, rittenhouse.BarMethod.com
Warm up in the Rothman Institute Cabin at Dilworth Park with a hot chocolate spiked with a DeKuyper Cordial or festive drinks featuring Hornitos Tequila along with seasonal craft beers from Victory Brewing and Troegs Brewing. Pair them with great food from Brûlée Catering's Air Grille. Brush up on your skating or just watch, while enjoying the great food and drink. Adults 21 and over can enjoy wine, cocktails and beer starting at 5pm on weekdays and 11am on the weekends. For a menu and hours, click here.
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Take Transit
Philadelphia's great transit system and pedestrian-friendly streets make car-free travel, shopping and dining easy in Center City! Get information on routes, fares, schedules and more, at SEPTA.org or RidePATCO.org.
America's Garden Capital Maze
Stroll through the America's Garden Capital Maze at Dilworth Park, a holiday-inspired garden created in
partnership with Greater Philadelphia Gardens. The maze is also supported by Ambler Arboretum of Temple University.
Join the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for a variety of gardening workshops that will have you dreaming of spring! All programs are free- get a listing of classes and register at PHSOnline.org/wintergarden. All garden programs are held in the Rothman Cabin. |
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