Philly World Cup Cruise: Spirit of Philadelphia Fan Cruises 2026
Four FIFA World Cup 2026 fan cruises aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia — live DJ, unlimited drinks, and Philly skyline views on the Delaware River this June and July.
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Gas Lamp Hotel First Friday Fête Returns to Old City on June 5
The Gas Lamp Hotel First Friday Fête returns to Old City on June 5 with courtyard bites from Cuba Libre, Dad’s Hat Rye cocktails at Newton’s Cellar, and Mac Wondo on the decks.
Eastern State May 2026 Programs Focus on Faith, Preservation, and Shared Reflection
Eastern State May 2026 programming features four Justice 101 conversations, the Memorial Day Weekend Preservation Fest, and the launch of Finding Freedom Civic Season running through Labor Day, all under the institution’s yearlong A Time for Liberty initiative tied to America’s 250th anniversary.
ODUNDE Festival 2026 Brings Bell Biv DeVoe and a Week of Celebration to South Philadelphia
The ODUNDE Festival 2026 returns to South Philadelphia for a week-long celebration June 7-14, with R&B legends Bell Biv DeVoe headlining the South Street finale on June 14. Now in its 51st year, ODUNDE is the largest African American street festival in North America, drawing up to 500,000 attendees and generating $30 million in economic impact.
Hiroki Reimagines Its Omakase in Fishtown at a New $195 Price Point
Hiroki, the Michelin-recognized Fishtown sushi counter from Chef Hiroki Fujiyama, has reimagined its 21-course omakase at a new $195 price point inclusive of tax and service. The Kyoto-rooted kaiseki framework remains intact, with Wednesday-through-Saturday seatings at 6 PM and 8:30 PM and an optional sake pairing for $70.
The Sassafras Chartreuse Collection Survives the Global Shortage in Old City
The Sassafras Chartreuse collection survives the global shortage thanks to a 2021 decision to stock up on rare expressions including VEP and MOF. The Grand Dame of Old City neighborhood bars marks its 50th year with World Cocktail Day on May 13 and National Chartreuse Day on May 16.
The Philly Pops Neighborhood Concerts Bring Motown and a Coltrane Centennial Tribute to Philadelphia This Weekend
The Philly Pops Neighborhood Concerts continue this weekend with two more May offerings: a Motown tribute at Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany on Friday, May 15, and a John Coltrane centennial matinee at Calvary-St. Augustine Episcopal Church on Saturday, May 16. Tickets start at $5.
The Rodin Museum Garden Bar Returns May 29 With a New Food Truck and a Crossing Choir Performance
The Rodin Museum Garden Bar returns to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Friday, May 29 for its 2026 summer run, joined by Constellation Culinary Group’s new Rising Up Kitchen food truck and a one-night-only performance by the Grammy-winning Crossing Choir on July 17.
A Gathering of Goats Brings Claire Rosen’s Fantastical Feasts Series to Life with the Philly Goat Project at InLiquid
A Gathering of Goats transforms the Icebox Project Space at the Crane Arts Building into a living installation on June 10, with internationally acclaimed photographer Claire Rosen extending her Fantastical Feasts series into three-dimensional theater featuring the Philly Goat Project’s herd as collaborators.
Calder Gardens May 2026 Programming Spans Film, Indigenous Listening Circles, and Contemplative Practice
Calder Gardens has built a programming calendar where film screenings, Indigenous listening circles, lunar meditation, and silent contemplation share equal weight with the Calder works themselves. May 2026 is the month where that breadth is most legible.