Philly kicks off Black History Month with plenty of events, plus we have the rundown of other city happenings:
πΉ There aresix giant troll towers, each made out of repurposed wood, at the Philadelphia Zoo β the vision of recycling artist Thomas Dambo. Tickets: $19, plus $17 for parking; under age 2 free. The exhibition included with price of admission.
πΊπΈ Learn about history'smovers and shakers this weekend at the Betsy Ross House. On Saturday, hear from a reenactor playing abolitionist James Forten, who was also a former Revolutionary War soldier and businessman. Then gather around Sunday to listen to actors tell stories about the city's Black experience in the 18th century. Both events run 11am-3pm.
π When a young jockey outgrows horse racing, he must find a new dream in the autobiographical tale, "Small," written and performed by Robert Montano. Runs through Feb. 11 at the People's Light in Malvern. Tickets start at $52+.
π Trying to find ways to stay warm? You got us there. But you can find plenty of stuff during the all-ages WinTOUR scavenger hunt at Fairmount Park, which has more than 2,000 acres of public art and trails. Teams that complete the missions have a chance to win prizes. Runs through Feb. 25.
π It's a Brazilian bashat World Cafe Live on Friday. Drink, eat and dance all night to everything from samba to funk. The event is free but food and drink is pay-as-you-go. Doors open at 6pm; show starts at 8:30pm.
ποΈ Are we too Late(ish)to the poetry slam? Check out Philly poet laureate Kai Davis on Friday at PhilaMoca. The show starts at 8:30pm. Tickets: $15 at the door.
π§ Manayunk Founders Philly Freeze-Outhas plenty of food and beer to keep everyone's cheeks warm and rosy. Ice sculptures, ice carving demos, food trucks and drink specials. Saturday, 11am-4pm.
π₯ Don't be lacrosse. There's plenty of sports this weekend, too. The Philly Wings take on the Halifax Thunderbirds on Friday at 7pm at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets start at $19.
Then the Sixers take on the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday at 6pm. Is booing Ben Simmons still a thing? Tickets start at $50.