Philly Weekender: Spring festivals, a trophy tour and Theatre Week
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🏌️ The PGA Championship is taking its Wanamaker Trophy on tour with a first stop set for Dilworth Park today from 4-7pm. Enjoy golf lessons with PGA professionals, a mobile golf simulator, music and selfies with the trophy.
- The tour will also make stops at Media's Plum Street Mall (trophy appearance only) on Friday from 4-7pm, and King of Prussia on Saturday, 11am-2pm. RSVP.
🎭 Philly Theatre Week runs through Sunday. All tickets are pay-what-you-can.
🍻 The Uptown Beer Garden is now open for the season in Love Park.
🎉 Celebrate Día del Niño (Children's Day) at FDR Park's Gateway Plaza today, 5-6:30pm. Count on family-friendly games, music and activities at this free event.
🚨 First Friday brings special events and exhibits at galleries, showrooms and shops across the city. That includes:
- 🖼️ First Friday mixer at the Barnes from 6-9pm, where you can sip cocktails and hear singer Farah Siraj. (Tickets: $35)
- 🌃 The Gas Lamp Hotel's First Friday Fetê from 5-9pm. Lounge in the open-air courtyard, hear music and check out the speakeasy bar. Free, but reserve your spot in advance.
🎶 Manayunk's Sing Us Home Festival on Venice Island has a jam-packed lineup this weekend that includes The Menzingers, The Mountain Goats, and Augustines. Runs Friday-Sunday.
- Tickets: $70+ for single-day passes; $163+ for weekend passes
🥳 Join the community at Mt. Airy Day on Saturday from 11am-5pm on Germantown Avenue between Johnson and Upsal Streets. Look for balloon artists, jugglers, 100+ vendors and musical acts.
✨ The Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival takes over the neighborhood this Saturday from noon to 5pm. The popular event includes a '90s block party with a live DJ, giveaways, deals at restaurants and businesses, and activities for kids.
🎈 The South Street Spring Fest is also Saturday. This festival, running from around Headhouse Plaza to 7th Street, will feature live performances, vendors, food trucks, mini-golf, a bounce house and more.
- Runs from noon to 7pm.
🎸 Fishtown's Music & Arts Festival sets up under the el at Front and Palmer Streets on Saturday from noon to 10pm. This all-day festival features bands, vendors and children's areas.
- Tickets: $35; free for kids 14 and younger.