Philly Weekender: St. Patrick's Day Parade, Espresso Martini Crawl
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🧶 We've got a yarn for you. The Yarn Crawl kicks off today at more than a dozen participating shops.
- Giveaways, pop-ups, plus those who visit at least four shops are entered into a raffle for cash prizes. Runs through Sunday.
🥿 Who is this year's Cinderella of punchlines? One Liner Madness, hosted by NPR writer Emily Winter, is back at Johnny Brenda's.
- 64 Philly comedians go head-to-head in a winner-take-all, single-elimination tourney. The audience decides who advances. Friday, doors open at 8pm, show 9pm. Tickets: $15
🖼️ Check out "The Intermission: Part 2," a new exhibit at the Colored Girls Museum in Germantown.
- The concept: New artists created works reimagining the museum as a living, breathing witness to history. Open on Saturday. Tickets: $10+
🎨 The Festival of Colors is here. The Hindu celebration of spring's arrival takes place this weekend at Penn Museum.
- Storytelling, art, live music and dancing. Saturday, 10am-4pm. Included with museum admission. Tickets: $18 adults, $13 youth (6-17 years old), free for kids 5 and under
🍸 Bartender, I'll have another one. It's the Northern Liberties Espresso Martini Crawl. Fourteen area bars and restaurants whip up their best coffee-infused offerings for $12 or less. Saturday, 11am-4pm.
❤️ Love is still in the air. Nab something special for that special someone at the Late Blooming Lovers Market at LOVE Park. 20 vendors and family activities. Saturday, 10am-5pm.
🍀 Hands off, bucko. Nobody's getting pinches because we're all wearing green to Philly's St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- It starts at 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard before winding to Eakins Oval. Sunday, 11am.
🐅 The Philly Zoo hosts a celebration for the Jewish holiday Purim. Dancing, crafts and more for the kids. All activities included in general admission. Sunday, 11-2:30pm. Tickets: $25
🏀⚽ Sports fans, you have a couple games this weekend. The Sixers host the Pacers on Friday at 7pm. Tickets: $8+