Get your Tickets for the NLNA Winterfest!
Ready to bowl again for the neighborhood? It's time for the annual NLNA Winterfest. Each ticket gets you free food, drinks, and bowling, and proceeds benefit programs of the NLNA.
Adults 18-64 get in for $20; seniors and teens are only $10; and kids under 11 get in free! Tickets are $5 more at the door, so be sure to get yours now! Call the NLNA office, 215-627-6562; or email Barbara Saverino, basaverino@yahoo.com.
Hancock Street Turns into Margaritaville for Cinco de Mayo Block Party
UPDATE: Cancelled due to weather.
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Memphis Taproom Officially Opens Its New Beer Garden And Hot Dog Truck
Memphis Taproom To Officially Open Its New Beer Garden And Hot Dog Truck With A Launch Party This Saturday, April 23
Memphis Taproom is getting the beer garden season underway this Saturday when they officially open their brand new outdoor beer garden and adjoining hot dog truck.
It also happens to be the taproom’s third anniversary. So raise your glass to the neighborhood pub, enjoy a hot dog with some delicious toppings, and feel lucky, because the Beer Garden will be open through October, seven days a week. Hot dogs and cans of beer will also be available for takeout. To top things off, Memphis Taproom will be showing Phillies night games outside via projection TV. We can't think of a better way to watch the game without being at the game.
Memphis Taproom’s Beer Garden and Hot Dog Truck Official Openings
Where: 2331 E. Cumberland Street
When: Saturday, April 23, noon (Note: in the case of heavy rain, the event will be postponed to Saturday, April 30.)
Cost: FREE to attend
More info: www.memphistaproom.com
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The Memphis Taproom Goes Mobile
[previously posted on Access Philly]
Philabundance “Cupcake Smash” Baking Competition: PYT On April 30th
Philabundance is joining forces with PYT, home to America’s craziest burgers, for one sweet event that is sure to smash hunger.
It’s a Cupcake Smash, a baking competition with a twist - challenging the area’s cupcake masters to think outside the box (or should we say bun) while they create, compete, and most importantly…give back to their communities!
The CHALLENGE
Philabundance and PYT are challenging bakers to create cupcakes inspired by Tommy Up’s adventurous menu. It’s an opportunity for competitors to be truly original and create one of a kind treats that surprise and delight the senses.
We’ll be joined by the sounds of DJ Jay Yo on the ones and twos. Foodie Extraordinaire, Felicia D’Ambrosio, will be our celebrity emcee along with a panel of celebrity judges including Tommy Up, Anna Goldfarb from Shmitten Kitten, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Michael Klein, & Phrequency’s Leah Kauffman. Our judges will select the winning cupcake, which will be featured on the PYT menu, for a limited amount of time.
Both amateur and professional bakers are welcome to compete. If you have an interest in participating, please reach out to our Cupcake Coordinator, Melissa Mae at CakesForCauses@gmail.com, for more information.
Advance tickets are available online. All proceeds will go to Philabundance. Note: you must be 21 and older to attend this event.
Cupcake Smash
When: April 30, 2-6 p.m.
Where: PYT, Piazza at Schmidts, 1050 N. Hancock Street
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
More info: www.philabundance.org
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Did you see PYT on Rachael Ray?
[previously posted on Access Philly]
Welcome to Shadtown
The third annual Shadfest hits Fishtown next week, and as Shad fever takes over, we begin to wonder: What if Fishtown had been called Shadtown?
What exactly is Shadfest? Well, this pretty much explains it.
This year's Shadfest is on April 23, but there are a couple of events leading up to the fishiest event in Fishtown, so why not make a week of it?
It all starts with the Fishtown Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 16, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt, at Penn Treaty Park. April 16 - 23 is the Official Shadweek, with a fundraiser for Delaware Bay Oyster Happy Hour at Johnny Brenda's on April 19, and ShadQuizzo at the Starboard Side Tavern on April 21.
This year's fest lineup includes Black Landlord, Spinto Band, and Rock to the Future on the Kids Stage. Then get your fill of Shad or other festival offerings from the many food vendors.
Have you ever tried Shad?
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Notes from the Fishtown ShadFest
Tip Jar: Where the Sun Don’t Shine
Today is such a sunny day I thought It would be great to provide a few sun-kissed tips for today's Tip Jar:
1) When taking pictures inside or outside, the photographer should have the sun (or the brightest light source) to their back to create the most favorable photo shots.
2) Just because it is April and 70 degrees, don't think you won't burn in the sun. It takes only 20 minutes to burn so pull out the sunscreen and rub a little Coppertone on your nose, cheeks and shoulders. Hey, slather it all over if you know you will be revealing a little more skin.
3) Plants get sunburn too! So, if the sun and temperature where your indoor plants are located is going to shift, you may want to move your houseplants to accommodate the seasonal change. And, if you are shifting an indoor/ouddoor plant to the out doors this season, prepare to allow the plant some shade time while it toughens up.
When the season changes and we begin to enjoy all of the awesomeness of the sun, it is a good tip to begin to think more about where the sun does shine!
Need a Little Variety on Friday Night?
Now, normally, we'd never tell you to Lower Your Expectations. But on Friday, April 8, you can certainly do just that at the 9th Annual Northern Liberties Variety Show at Johnny Brenda's. Each $10 ticket will benefit the Northern Liberties Townwatch with performances from the Liberty Lands bag-piper, ukelele players, fire-eaters, and some stand-up comedy - just don't let those expectations get too high.
If you're not familiar with the Northern Liberties Townwatch, be sure to read our previous post below and find out how else you can help. You don't have to be a fire-eater to make a difference in the safety of Northern Liberties, we promise.
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Safety Tips from the Northern Liberties Townwatch
Back to Square Roots
One of our favorite squares in Philly (oh, come on, how does one choose?) is coming out to play - Franklin Square is back for the season! It's official, on April 1st, the square with the carousel, mini golf, and burger shack, is all systems go for another fun spring/summer. And don't forget to check out SquareBurger while you're there (see the discount and details below).
Franklin Square is a convenient walk to Chinatown, Old City, or Northern Liberties.
Have you ever been to Franklin Square? And if you had to choose, what's your favorite square in Philadelphia?
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Franklin Square: Mini-Golf, SquareBurger, and a Giant Carousel
Get the Dirt on Urban Soil and Neighborhood Trash
At Soil Kitchen, you can...
A) Learn to Build Your Own Wind Turbine
B) Get Your Soil Tested and Learn How to Compost
C) Turn Your Table Scraps into Community Stock
The answer, we can assure you, is all three and more. The Soil Kitchen, a pop-up urban environment forum, is set to open in the empty kitchen at 2nd Street & Girard Avenue in Northern Liberties. From April 1 - 6, join biologists, geo-scientists, urban farmers, and other local experts for discussion on the above topics. Check out the schedule here.
So if you've ever wondered about the quality of the soil in your backyard and how to remove contaminants, or are curious about local food systems work, consider this your Urban Environmental Intervention.
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