Tonight, The Mann, a popular summertime concert venue, hosts a blockbuster concert featuring Robert Plant and The Pixies.
(Photo by H. Sandler courtesy Mann Center)
Summer fun is in full swing this evening, Philly!
Tonight, one of Philly’s most popular outdoor music venues, The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, hosts a concert featuring iconic musicians Robert Plant and The Pixies. It’s sure to be a show to remember.
Also tonight, Center City Sips continues to keep the drinks flowing at more than 85 bars throughout the city with $5 cocktails, $4 wine, $3 beer and half-price appetizers.
Along the waterfront, the beer garden at FringeArts will host a free outdoor movie screening this evening for its Wednesday night movie series. Enjoy a screening of Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing under the night sky. Tip: stop by after enjoying free yoga at Race Street Pier.
Read on for our top picks for tonight.
Center City Sips
Happy hour deals reign in Philadelphia this evening as Center City Sips returns from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy $5 cocktails, $4 wine, $3 beer and half-price appetizers at nearly 90 participating bars and restaurants like Independence Beer Garden, Aldine, Br Craft & Wurst and Nomad Roman.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 5-7 p.m.
Where: 85+ participating bars
Cost: $5 cocktails, $4 wine, $3 beer and half-price appetizers
Passyunk Passeggiata
Stroll the East Passyunk neighborhood while enjoying food and drink deals and even some shopping sales for its weekly Passyunk Passeggiata event. The Wednesday night series will begin tonight with the Singing Fountain Farmers' Market, which starts at 3 p.m. Deals will continue on the avenue at businesses like Cantina los Caballitos, Stogie Joe’s and Brigantessa until 8 p.m.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 3-8 p.m.
Where: Throughout East Passyunk
Cost: Pay as you go
Robert Plant and The Pixies at the Mann Center
This month, Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters rock out in Philadelphia for another can't-miss outdoor concert at The Mann Center. The legendary Led Zeppelin front man is out on the road performing new music from his latest project, “lullaby and… the Ceaseless Roar.” Along with an opening performance by The Pixies, concert-goers who purchase tickets online will be treated to a complimentary copy of Plant's recent release.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Avenue
Cost: $29.50-$99.50
Free Outdoor Screening of Do The Right Thing at La Peg at FringeArts
Relax in La Peg’s beer garden at FringeArts while enjoying a free screening of Do The Right Thing as part of its Wednesday night movie series. Tonight’s screening is slated to start at 8:30 p.m.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 8:30 p.m.
Where: FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Boulevard
Cost: Free
More events, below.
Beer Gardens
Warm nights should be spent at a beer garden. Luckily, there are a ton of great beer gardens in Philadelphia. Our picks? The PHS Pop-Up Gardens in East Passyunk and Graduate Hospital, Morgan's Pier, Independence Beer Garden and the beer garden at Fergie's Pub. Click here for our full beer garden roundup.
When: Wednesday, June 17
Where: Various Locations
Cost: Pay as you go
Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesday at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Score a deal on admission the Philadelphia Museum of Art today as it hosts its weekly pay-what-you-wish Wednesday promotion. From 5 to 8:45 p.m., explore the galleries in the main building while enjoying yoga, crafts and themed tours. Tonight, guests can also look forward to a lesson on wine tastings and pairings for the recurring Stephen Starr Events interactive chef demonstration. The chef demonstration is not included in the price of admission — tickets are $40 for museum members and $45 for non-members.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 5-8:45 p.m.
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cost: Pay what you wish
Jazz Age Sneak Peek at Spruce Street Harbor Park
This summer, the Glen Foerd Mansion will host a jazz-themed pop-up lawn party. In anticipation of the soire, Spruce Street Harbor Park will host a preview of the event tonight, which will be complete with live jazz, dancers and more. Tonight’s preview event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission to the party is free, just pay for food and drinks as you go. Take note: Early bird tickets are available through Friday, June 19. Be sure to purchase yours soon to get the special early bird discount, $7 off tickets.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Columbus Boulevard
Cost: Pay as you go
Free Yoga at Race Street Pier
From 6 to 7 p.m., bring your own yoga mat and head to Race Street Pier as the waterfront park hosts a free yoga class. Yogis of all levels are invited.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Race Street Pier, Columbus Boulevard and Race Street
Cost: Free
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