Rachel Ray on Passyunk Ave?

According to Philebrity, Rachel Ray will be filming a show – The Great Philly Grill-Off, today at 9th and Passyunk. According to the Inky, Patti LaBelle, and Boyz II Men will be there for the taping.

Anyone around to check it out??

Screw T-Bell. Drinker's Has You Covered.

Getting decent Taco Bell in this city is pretty much impossible. And today, on this rare occasion, I’ll admit that’s one thing Jersey has over Philly. But, if it’s way late and the $5 Taco Box commercial is taunting you, head to any of Drinker’s three locations and hit their Late Night Menu.

From 11pm – 1am, Drinker’s Tavern in Old City, Drinker’s Pub in Rittenhouse and Drinker’s West in U-City will be dishing out $1 tacos and $5 quesadillas. They also have $1.50 hotdogs. Though the cheap eats are the bottom dollar value, you can add-on with upgrades costing from $.25 - $2.

Local Farmers' Markets: August 30 - September 4

This is the first week for Fall Farmer’s Markets. Sure, it’s still August, and the official start of fall isn’t for a little while, but being as September is literally two days away, I’m calling it fall. Here's a lineup of this week’s Philly farmers’ markets.

Tuesday, August 30
Broad & Ritner 2pm – 7pm
Frankford Transportation Center Farmers’ Market 2pm – 6pm Bustleton & Frankford
Grays Ferry Farmers' Market 29th & Wharton 2pm – 6pm
Point Breese Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm 22nd & Tasker
Strawberry Mansion Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm 22nd & Diamond
West Oak lane Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Ogontz & 72nd Ave
Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market 10am – 1pm 18th & Walnut
South & Passyunk Farmers’ Market 2:30 – 7pm Passyunk, 5th & South
Mt. Airy Farmers’ Market 3pm – 7pm 7200 block of Germantown Ave.
Walnut Hill Farm Stand 3pm – 6pm 4610 Market St.

Wednesday, August 31
Haddington Farmers' Market 1pm – 5pm 52nd & Haverford
South Street Farmers' Market 2pm – 7pm Broad & South
Cliveden Park Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Chew Ave & Johnson
Village of Arts & Humanities 2pm - 6pm 10th & Germantown Ave.
Schulkill River Park 3pm – 7pm 26th & Spruce
University Square Farmers' Market 10am - 3pm 36th St & Walnut
Fountain Farmers' Market 3pm - 7pm E. Passyunk Ave, 11th & Tasker


Thursday, September 1
Norris Square Farmers' Market 1pm – 5pm West Susquehanna & Howard
Cecil B Moore Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Broad & Cecil B.
Oxford Circle Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm 900 E. Howell St.
Palmer Park Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Frankford Ave. & E. Palmer St.
Clark Park Farmers' Market 3pm - 7pm 43rd & Baltimore
Fairmount Farmers' Market 3pm - 7pm 22nd & Fairmount
Jefferson Farmers' Market 11am - 3:30pm 10th & Chestnut
Suburban Station Farmers’ Market 12pm – 6:30pm 16th St. Concourse btwn Market & JFK

Friday, September 2
Haddington Friday Farmers' Market 1pm - 5pm 52nd & Haverford
Germantown Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Germantown & Walnut Ln.
East Falls Farmers’ Market 3pm – 7pm Midvale Ave. near Ridge Ave.
Walnut Hill Farm Stand 3pm – 6pm 4610 Market St.
Farmers’ Market at The Radian 11am – 3pm 40th & Walnut

Saturday, September 3
Fitler Square Farmers' Market 9am – 2pm 23rd & Pine
Overbrook Farms Farmers' Market 9am – 1pm Lancaster Ave at City Avenue
Clark Park 10am – 2pm 43rd & Baltimore
Hunting Park Farmers' Market 10am – 2pm West Hunting Park Ave & Old York Rd.
Rittenhouse Farmers' Market 9:30am - 3pm 18th & Walnut
Chestnut Hill Growers’ Market 9:30am – 1:30pm Winston Rd. btwn Germantown Ave. & Mermaid Ln.


Sunday, September 4
Headhouse Farmers' Market 10am - 2pm 2nd & Lombard
Dickinson Square Farmers’ Market 10am – 2pm Dickinson on Moyamensing near Morris

More Info on Farmers' Markets can be found at farmtocity.org & foodtrustmarkets.org.

Battle of the Canvas Saturday at the Piazza

Live music, live art, live entertainment, family friendly and free. This is the kind of event that rounds out the summer of 2011 perfectly. On Saturday, August 27, from 12pm – 10pm, The Piazza at Schmidt’s is hosting The Battle of the Canvas, a live art competition where local artists will be creating on site.

There will be djs and bands playing throughout the 10 hour event, food and drinks for sale, and there will even be a kids corner with arts and crafts, animal balloons, face painting and activities.

Artists will not only be creating, but selling their pieces as well.

Penn Treaty's Final Friday Concert & Fireworks

Fishtown’s Penn Treaty Park is back in closing out its Fantastic Friday Concert Series this Friday, August 26, with an end of summer jam session and fireworks.

Taking the stage at 6:30pm for a free show will be Fusebox, an local alt-rock group playing covers of classic and southern rock favorites.

Bring a chair, blanket, snacks and sips and enjoy the free show, followed by a fireworks display over the Delaware river at 9pm.

South Philly Fashionista Glendi at Opa

The Thursday night party series at Opa continues with a special South Philly Fashionista Glendi, Thursday, August 25, at 9pm. This week, Glendi will be hosted by Michelle Boyles of southphillyfashionista.com.

There will be music by Dj Rahsaan of Afrotaino, swag bags from some of Philly’s hottest boutiques and South Philly Fashionista tank tops for the first 50 guests. This week’s featured cocktail is… “The Fashionista.”

Opa 1311 Sansom St. Philadelphia PA

Headhouse Square Indie Film Series: Temple Shorts

Wednesdays in Headhouse, catch the 2011 Indie Film Series. This week’s screening on, Wednesday, August 24, at 2nd & Pine will be a Temple Student Series of Shorts. The films will be introduced at 7:30pm and begin at 8pm. Don’t forget to bring your own chair.

Both before and after the screening, local South Street businesses are offering specials for those who attended the movie including Steaks on South, Bistro Romano and Headhouse Café. A full listing can be found below.

Mention the South Street Headhouse District Indie Film Series and receive discounts at these participating shops, before or after the movie.

Tall Cow Cards & Goods (616 S. Third Street)
10% any one item purchased through Indie Film Series promotion

Steaks on South (308 South Street)
Free Fries with purchase of any sandwich on evening of Film Series (with mention of series)

Bistro Romano (120 Lombard Street)
Five at $5 Happy Hour, 5 - 7pm prior to the Film and enjoy FREE FOOD and discounted drinks;
Vino, Champagne & Mixed (well drinks) $5, Domestic Beer $2.50

Siglo Accessories (644 South Street)
15% Discount during evening of the Summer Indie Film Series (with mention of series)

Headhouse Cafe (122 Lombard Street)
$1 off all drafts, $4 wine, and $5 well drinks with the mention of the Indie Film Series

The Sky is Falling, The Sky is Falling!

Oh wait, it's just an earthquake eating Philly.

Cycling Takes on Policy with Full Frontal Assault

Less than two weeks from today, on September 4, thousands of local cyclists will come together for the third annual Philly Naked Bike Ride.

Its first year, the Ride drew disbelief and confusion as it seemed to many to be more obscure than anything with riders encouraged to BYO message. Riders took stands on environmental issues, gay rights and of course the importance of sharing the road, but a cohesive statement was tough to identify.

Click Here to Read the Full Story on KNow it All Philly News.

uwishunu About the Neighborhood Day at FDR Park

Over the years, FDR Park has played host to many an occasion from weddings to picnics, and even the 1876 Centennial Exposition.

More recently, for local Philadelphians who remember it as a place where they learned to ride bikes on the park’s busted paths, bury their dead hamsters in its patchy fields, and go swimming in its now non-existent pool, FDR is known lovingly as “The Lakes.”

It’s a place for tailgaters, golfers, skateboarders and BMX bikers — and, come September 23-4, the massive POPPED! Music Festival. But on Saturday, September 10, FDR will be a place for neighbors.

The Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Friends of FDR Park and the Growing the Neighborhood project are coming together for the 8th Annual Growing the Neighborhood Volunteer Day at FDR Park, in order to help beautify this historical park.

Those interested in volunteering should arrive by 8 a.m. wearing long pants and closed toe shoes. A light breakfast will be served.

The clean-up is from 8:30–11 a.m., followed by a brief program with Mayor Nutter and other city representatives, in addition to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for FDR’s newest playground.

There will be activities for children throughout the day, including face painting, fire truck tours and fishing; plus, Sweetbox Truck Cupcakes will be on location to sell treats.

Don’t miss this chance to literally lend a helping hand in Philadelphia.

uwishunu About this Family Event to End the Summer

There are more than just trees at the Morris Arboretum; there’s fun for the entire family at this 92-acre horticulture display in Chestnut Hill.

And from August 28–September 5, the Morris Arboretum’s Garden Railway will be closing out its summer season with an ode to the arts, history and fantasy with its “Encore to Circus Week” event series (there was a “Circus Week” earlier this summer, June 26-July 4).

Children will love seeing all of the miniature cities and Victorian homes also known as “painted ladies” along the railroad’s tracks.

On Sunday, September 4, from 1–2 p.m., enjoy an acrobatic act by Erica the Aerialist as well as some fun-filled entertainment by Juggler Dave and Juggler Nick.

The garden railway display is open until Labor Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. On Thursday nights, the trains run until 8 p.m.

Insider tip: Morris Arboretum has special “green” rates for admission if you hike or bike there. The entrance is directly across the street from the Wissahickon Trail, making Morris the perfect destination after an afternoon stroll. Green admission is just $7, instead of the normal adult rate of $14.

Click here to read more on uwishunu.com.

The Future of Journalism: Craig's List Ad

So.

Apparently, blogging is an unfortunate alternative to the reality of classically trained journalists.

Or is it?

It could be the root to that awe inspiring business model that every big-whig in the world can't figure out.

I seem to have quite the audience of readers, tweeters and followers. I'm sure I'm not alone.


I'd love to keep this moving forward, creating an editorial "co-op" of sorts. It seems to work for farmers and food; why can't it work for writers and information.

I'm building a coop, Know it All Philly.

I'm not worried about competition and such.
Information will flow naturally.
As will advertising revenue.

If you're a writer with a niche and a flow, hit us (aka_me) up - Knowitallphilly (@) gmail.com.

Don't ask me about a pay rate.
We can collaborate; bring your skills to the table, and make something happen.

You're either with it, or your not.

Down-Under Office Piss-Fest

Aside from outer-space and dinosaurs, I could only aspire to be as pissy funny as this Aussie. If you work at a crappy job, where production nummbers that you have mastered are key, check this link. Then keep reading, while laughing out-loud, while nearly pissing yourself, at your boring cubicle.

David Thorne. I <3 him, and wish he worked in my office, if I had one.
CLICK HERE; Missing Kitty.

Deep Space Photos

I forgot that I liked outer space...probably second only to dinosaurs. There's something very awe inspiring looking at these pictures that instantly brought me back to being 9.

Deep Space Photos: Hubble's Greatest Hits

This is Your Birthday Song, it Isn't Very Long.

My childhood was about learning my world,
and my teens were about testing it's boundaries.
My twenties were about learning my limits,
and my thirties?

Eating all the cake I can.

Balance.


Happy Birthday to Me!
And Madonna.

Second Saturday on the Avenue

This Saturday, August 13, head down to Passyunk Avenue for some great sales, free beers and a Go Go’s tribute band. Many businesses will be participating in the Second Saturday Stroll from 6pm – 10pm, but here are just a few.

The Bottle Shop is offering free samples of Magic Hat from 6pm – 8pm.
Aci Nae is having a buy one get one 50% off end of summer sale.
Metro Men’s Clothing has 50% off their summer apparel too.
Sweet Jane Vintage is celebrating its 1-year anniversary with a 20% off sale and complimentary beverages from 6pm – 10pm.
FUEL is participating with $2 Lattes and Cappuccinos all day.
Fringe Salon has a GoGo’s tribute band lined up and will have snacks, wine and music from 6pm – 10pm.

Affordable Art for the Fiscally Conservative

You know times are tough when the government’s checks are bouncing, but we all play a little game of checkbook roulette at one time or another. In tough economic times, it’s usually the arts and entertainment budgets that get cut first. But one local artist has decided that the prefix “starving” is just not for him and has created a new series of affordable art.

Philadelphia based artist and designer Sean Martorana is selling a series of original watercolor paintings at a price point that would make any fiscally conscious art lover squeal.

“Instead of simply offering prints as a lower-cost product (which many people balk at, because they want something original), I began creating one of a kind originals on 11×17 watercolor paper utilizing watercolors, ink and what ever else is near by,” he said. “They’re quick strokes of inspiration that anyone can afford.”

On Saturday, August 27, stop by the Piazza for Battle of the Canvas, a 10-hour, live art competition where Martorana and 26 other artists will be creating live and selling their art.
For now, these watercolor originals are available online for the low price of just $40.

Fun with Food: Cheesy Videos

Have you seen that DiBruno Bros. has its own YouTube channel? Check it out.

Rittenhouse Street Café & Outdoor Movie

Getting a sidewalk table on Rittenhouse Square just got simpler. The usually mobbed sidewalks at Rouge, Parc and Devon will be extended into the street on Saturday, August 13, for an Outdoor Café from 11am – 10pm.

With Rittenhouse Square pushing its boundaries, 18th Street between Locust and Walnut will be blocked off to traffic and the local restaurants will be setting up shop. A portion of the proceeds from the day’s event will go to benefit the Friends of Rittenhouse Square. Food and drinks will be served and there will be live music during the afternoon, from 1pm – 5pm.

At 8:30pm, the Square will join in the Outdoor Movie fun that Philly has been basking in during the past few months for a screening of its own.

Bring a blanket or a chair and find a spot near the 18th and Walnut entrance to see M. Night Shyamalan’s Oscar Nominated film, The Sixth Sense, starring Bruce Willis and Haley Hoel Osment.

Prohibition Era Jazz at Little Bar

Philadelphia’s infatuation with all things prohibition has definitely hit an all time high. Speakeasies are the new dive bar and vodka has been ousted by its fruiter cousin, gin. The good old days of raging alcoholism has been replaced with the much cooler, and laid back closet drinking. And I know we’re all looking forward to this fall’s return of Boardwalk Empire.

So while we sip our bootlegger style cocktails, and wait for this season’s AC drama to kick off, there’s at least one prohibition style events that you can attend to pass the time.

Like Prohibition Era Jazz Night, at Little Bar. This Friday, catch the Blackbird Society Orchestra from 8pm – 10pm. This 1920’s jazz/pop/blues band is sure to bring the swing. And Little Bar has the rest - drink specials to be announced.

The old Vesuvio’s is the perfect example of the aforementioned; it seems to have done some soul searching, shed its pool table and sports-bar facade for a swank beatnik feel and some real-deal entertainment.

Little Bar – 8th & Fitzwater.

Prime Rib at The Prime Rib

The words “Prime Rib Night” makes me think of old diner customers fighting over the end slice on a Monday night. But during the month of August, Prime Rib Night just got classed up a notch.

The Prime Rib, one of Philadelphia’s oldest steak spots is opening its doors to the deal seekers of the city and tossing out its civilized stature to offer a $15 Classic Prime Rib dinner special all month long.

Not to be combined with any other offer, of course and only available in Philadelphia.
Rezzies are probably a good idea, but luckily, jackets are not required.

The Prime Rib 1701 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 215-772-1701

PA Dutch-Fest at Reading Terminal Market

The "Lunching Hour" is nearly upon us and if you’re in the vicinity of 12th and Arch, head to the Reading Terminal Market for the Pennsylvania Dutch Festival. Whether you realize it or not, the Dutch are an integral part of the Market, bringing with them some of the best lunchtime items, vintage fashions and age-old tradition.

The Dutch-fest begins today, Thursday, August 11, and runs until Saturday, August 13. So go and get yourself some Smoky Cheesers and you can thank me later.

Compete to Fix Philly's Districts

A computer program called Fix Philly Districts has been made public to our area, giving everyone the tools and information needed to create their own rendition of the city's boundaries.

Azavea, the company behind the program in collaboration with Newsworks, Penn Project for Civic Engagement, Philly.com and The Daily News are calling for participants in a contest to “Fix Philly Districts.”

The contest ends on August 28 and winners will be announced in early September. There are prizes for the winner, provided by the program's sponsors and all of that information is available on the website, fixphillydistricts.com.

Click here to read the full article and give it a go - it's like Photoshopping Philly.

Krispy Kreme Contest & Doughnut Giveaway

As Krispy Kreme settles into its area digs, it’s already ready to give back to a city that would wait in line for hours just to get a free donut. It took the hint, and is now offering hundreds of dozens of free doughnuts to local organizations.

Krispy Kreme Philadelphia is hosting a contest to giveaway 175 dozen doughnuts to selected community groups in the area. Local associations can enter the contest for a chance to be the recipient of the doughnuts that they can then sell, in order to raise money for their organization.

Those interested in entering should click here to fill out the application, explaining why your organization should be the winner.

The contest began on August 1, and runs until August 31. Three winners will be announced on September 5.

1st place will receive 100 dozen doughnuts
2nd place will receive 50 dozen doughnuts
3rd place will receive 25 dozen doughnuts

Screening Under the Stars: Michael Jackson's This is It

With just weeks to go before September hits, there are only so many chances to catch an outdoor movie, not like there haven’t been about 50 chances to see one this summer in Philadelphia.

On Thursday, August 11, at The Great Plaza on Penns Landing, catch This is It, a backstage look at the preparations for a Michael Jackson’s sold-out London tour. It’s a compilation of interviews, backstage footage and of course music, giving a peek into the final rehearsals of Jackson’s career and life.
When the King of Pop died in 2009, This is It became his final adieu.

The free movie screening, sponsored by NBC10 and B101.1 begin at dusk, around 8:30. B101 will be onsite to host the event, playing games and giving out prizes.

This Week in Farmer's Markets: August 10 - August 14

Looking for some local veggies? Here's a lineup of this week’s Philly farmers’ markets.

Wednesday, August 10
Haddington Farmers' Market 1pm – 5pm 52nd & Haverford
South Street Farmers' Market 2pm – 7pm Broad & South
Cliveden Park Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Chew Ave & Johnson
Village of Arts & Humanities 2pm - 6pm 10th & Germantown Ave.
Schulkill River Park 3pm – 7pm 26th & Spruce
University Square Farmers' Market 10am - 3pm 36th St & Walnut
Fountain Farmers' Market 3pm - 7pm E. Passyunk Ave, 11th & Tasker


Thursday, August 11
Norris Square Farmers' Market 1pm – 5pm West Susquehanna & Howard
Cecil B Moore Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Broad & Cecil B.
Oxford Circle Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm 900 E. Howell St.
Palmer Park Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Frankford Ave. & E. Palmer St.
Clark Park Farmers' Market 3pm - 7pm 43rd & Baltimore
Fairmount Farmers' Market 3pm - 7pm 22nd & Fairmount
Jefferson Farmers' Market 11am - 3:30pm 10th & Chestnut
Suburban Station Farmers’ Market 12pm – 6:30pm 16th St. Concourse btwn Market & JFK

Friday, August 12
Haddington Friday Farmers' Market 1pm - 5pm 52nd & Haverford
Germantown Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Germantown & Walnut Ln.
East Falls Farmers’ Market 3pm – 7pm Midvale Ave. near Ridge Ave.
Walnut Hill Farm Stand 3pm – 6pm 4610 Market St.

Saturday, August 13
Fitler Square Farmers' Market 9am – 2pm 23rd & Pine
Overbrook Farms Farmers' Market 9am – 1pm Lancaster Ave at City Avenue
Clark Park 10am – 2pm 43rd & Baltimore
Hunting Park Farmers' Market 10am – 2pm West Hunting Park Ave & Old York Rd.
Rittenhouse Farmers' Market 9:30am - 3pm 18th & Walnut
Chestnut Hill Growers’ Market 9:30am – 1:30pm Winston Rd. btwn Germantown Ave. & Mermaid Ln.

August 14
Headhouse Farmers' Market 10am - 2pm 2nd & Lombard
Dickinson Square Farmers’ Market 10am – 2pm Dickinson on Moyamensing near Morris

More Info on Farmers' Markets can be found at farmtocity.org & foodtrustmarkets.org.

Drink Philly First Friday Benefits Alex's Lemonade

Tonight, Friday, August 5, in Old City, Drink Philly will be celebrating the one-year anniversary of its First Friday event. They've partnered with Khyber Pass Pub and Shine Whisky to make this month's shindig charitable, benefitting Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

As usual the event at Drink Philly’s Old City Headquarters is free to attend but donations are encouraged. From 5pm – 9pm, enjoy cocktails, snacks, live jazz and an art exhibition.

There will be a raffle to win prizes from local businesses and all proceeds will go to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.

Once the party at Drink Philly winds down, head over to Khyber Pass Pub for the official after-party for discounted Shine Whiskey and Bluecoat Gin cocktails for the night.

Both events are 21+ to attend.

Drink Philly Headquarters 239 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19106
Khyber Pass Pub 56 S. Second St. Philadelphia, PA 19106

Headhouse Square Indie Film Series: Down the Road

Wednesdays in Headhouse, catch the 2011 Indie Film Series. This week’s screening on, Wednesday, August 3, at 2nd & Pine will be Down the Road, written and directed by Jason Christopher. This will be the first screening for the yet unreleased horror film about a group of college students who find themselves fighting for their lives from a revenge seeking mad man.

The film will be introduced by Director Jason Christopher and Special Effects pro, Lauren Palmer at 7:30pm. The show begins at 8pm and don’t forget to bring your own chair.

Both before and after the screening, local South Street businesses are offering specials for those who attended the movie including Steaks on South, Bistro Romano and Headhouse Café. A full listing can be found below.

Mention the South Street Headhouse District Indie Film Series and receive discounts at these participating shops, before or after the movie.

Tall Cow Cards & Goods (616 S. Third Street)
10% any one item purchased through Indie Film Series promotion

Steaks on South (308 South Street)
Free Fries with purchase of any sandwich on evening of Film Series (with mention of series)

Bistro Romano (120 Lombard Street)
Five at $5 Happy Hour, 5 - 7pm prior to the Film and enjoy FREE FOOD and discounted drinks;
Vino, Champagne & Mixed (well drinks) $5, Domestic Beer $2.50

Siglo Accessories (644 South Street)
15% Discount during evening of the Summer Indie Film Series (with mention of series)

Headhouse Cafe (122 Lombard Street)
$1 off all drafts, $4 wine, and $5 well drinks with the mention of the Indie Film Series

Glendi Girls Night at Opa

The Thursday night party series at Opa continues with a special Glendi Girls Night, Thursday, August 4, at 9pm. This week, Glendi will be hosted by Jessie Holeva, creator of trendhungry.com and contributor to NBC10’s the 10! Show.

There will be music by Dj Rahsaan of Afrotaino, swag bags from Trend Hungry stuffed with accessories, cosmetics, and fragrances for the first 50 guests and a featured cocktail, “The Trend Setter.”

Opa 1311 Sansom St. Philadelphia PA

The With Love Beer Garden is BACK!

Philly has a special kind of love for Beer Week, and while it happens now twice a year, it’s still just not enough. So in the meantime, get your beer garden on at the With Love Beer Garden, back on Thursdays during the month of August from 5pm – 8pm.

On Thursday August 4, 11, 18 and 25, enjoy live music, brews from Yards, Sly Fox and Dock Street and the sought after With Love Summer Love Ale from Victory. In addition to the beer, there will be a Four Seasons Summer Sangria as well as soft pretzels and cook out favorites prepared by Chef Ralph Gonzalez including a “Philly Beef Slider” with Taylor pork roll, American cheese and grilled onions; a Port Richmond Kielbasa Sandwich with Polish mustard; and Shrimp Soft Tacos with avocado, jalapeño and pickled cabbage.

The Four Seasons Beer Garden One Logan Square Philadelphia, PA 19103

Biz Markie to Perform at G

I wouldn’t usually condone this, but head to G Lounge tomorrow, Wednesday, August 3, for a special performance. DJ Jay Ski will be opening up for Biz Markie.

YOU! YOU GOT WHAT I NEEEED!
Dress to impress. Doors open at 9pm, $10 cover before 10pm, $20 after that.

G Lounge 111 S. 17th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103



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This Week in Farmer's Markets: August 2 - August 7

Looking for some local veggies? Here's a lineup of this week’s Philly farmers’ markets. This week, there are a few new additions, marked with a (*).

Tuesday, August 2
Broad & Ritner 2pm – 7pm
Grays Ferry Farmers Market 29th & Wharton 2pm – 6pm
Point Breese Farmers Market 2pm – 6pm 22nd & Tasker
Strawberry Mansion Farmers Market 2pm – 6pm 22nd & Diamond
West Oak lane Farmers Market 2pm – 6pm Ogontz & 72nd Ave
(*)Mt. Airy Farmers’ Market 3pm – 7pm 7200 block of Germantown Ave.
(*)Walnut Hill Farm Stand 3pm – 6pm 4610 Market St.

Wednesday, August 3
Haddington Farmers' Market 1pm – 5pm 52nd & Haverford
South Street Farmers' Market 2pm – 7pm Broad & South
Cliveden Park Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Chew Ave & Johnson
Village of Arts & Humanities 2pm - 6pm 10th & Germantown Ave.
Schulkill River Park 3pm – 7pm 26th & Spruce
University Square Farmers' Market 10am - 3pm 36th St & Walnut
Fountain Farmers' Market 3pm - 7pm E. Passyunk Ave, 11th & Tasker

Thursday, August 4
Norris Square Farmers' Market 1pm – 5pm West Susquehanna & Howard
Cecil B Moore Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Broad & Cecil B.
Oxford Circle Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm 900 E. Howell St.
Palmer Park Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Frankford Ave. & E. Palmer St.
Clark Park Farmers' Market 3pm - 7pm 43rd & Baltimore
Fairmount Farmers' Market 3pm - 7pm 22nd & Fairmount
Jefferson Farmers' Market 11am - 3:30pm 10th & Chestnut
(*)Suburban Station Farmers’ Market 12pm – 6:30pm 16th St. Concourse btwn Market & JFK

Friday, August 5
Haddington Friday Farmers' Market 1pm - 5pm 52nd & Haverford
Germantown Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Germantown & Walnut Ln.
(*)East Falls Farmers’ Market 3pm – 7pm Midvale Ave. near Ridge Ave.
(*)Walnut Hill Farm Stand 3pm – 6pm 4610 Market St.

Saturday, August 6
Fitler Square Farmers' Market 9am – 2pm 23rd & Pine
Overbrook Farms Farmers' Market 9am – 1pm Lancaster Ave at City Avenue
Clark Park 10am – 2pm 43rd & Baltimore
Hunting Park Farmers' Market 10am – 2pm West Hunting Park Ave & Old York Rd.
Rittenhouse Farmers' Market 9:30am - 3pm 18th & Walnut
(*)Chestnut Hill Growers’ Market 9:30am – 1:30pm Winston Rd. btwn Germantown Ave. & Mermaid Ln.


August 7
Headhouse Farmers' Market 10am - 2pm 2nd & Lombard
(*)Dickinson Square Farmers’ Market 10am – 2pm Dickinson on Moyamensing near Morris

More Info on Farmers' Markets can be found at farmtocity.org & foodtrustmarkets.org.

Summer Fordcast at the AC Food & Wine Festival

Over the weekend Know it All Philly headed down to the Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival. Not just for the food and wine, but because we partnered with FORD to cover the event as well. And thanks to our partnership, one of our lucky readers and a guest got to attend the event also!

Thousands of food and wine lovers also flocked to Bally’s for the Grand Marketplace and all it offered. But before entering, they passed through the Summer Fordcast VIP lounge. There was a photo booth, chances to sign up and win prizes and even giveaways. Ford is still offering a chance to win an Ultimate VIP package, here.

Missed the event? Check out the slideshow below!

Random Low-Budget Phillyness

Anyone who’s ever seen a video that I shot and produced knows that I have a sordid love of low-budget web videos. 1. Because I have no budget. And, 2. There’s something about knowing just how low-budget it was that makes it authentic as hell. I also love Philly. For all of its nasty grimy anger inducing parts, it’s a great city and by god, it’s home.

I recently got sent a link to a video called “July,” a promo single from Steve Goldberg and the Arch Enemies. This video was recorded entirely on an Android phone in and around Philadelphia: pretty much as low budget as it gets. The song is fun. And its feel-good quirkiness is almost as fun as trying to identify the random Philly shots in the video. I'm pretty sure that's the park near Royal Tavern.

They have a kind of kick-starter going to fund their EP’s post-production. That link is here. But if nothing else, check out the video below. It’s worth the 3 minutes of your life.

Drink Philly & Khyber Pass Pub Team Up for Charity

Yes, it really is August 1st and that means August First Friday is upon us. While the battle for the next generation of First Friday continues between Old City and Frankford, the main events are still happening on this side of the Ben Franklin.

On Friday, August 5, Drink Philly will be celebrating its First Friday event's one-year anniversary and they've partnered with Khyber Pass Pub to make this month's shindig charitable, benefitting Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

As usual the event at Drink Philly’s Old City Headquarters is free to attend but donations are encouraged. From 5pm – 9pm, enjoy cocktails, live jazz played by Dan Hanrahan, and an art exhibition featuring local artists.

Philadelphia Distilling will serve up Lemon Moonshine Margaritas and Khyber Pass Pub will be providing the snacks, while supplies last, so get there early. This month, there will be a raffle to win prizes from local businesses and all proceeds will go to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.

When the party at Drink Philly’s Headquarters winds down, head over to Khyber Pass Pub for the official after-party for discounted Shine Whiskey and Bluecoat Gin cocktails for the night.

Both events are 21+ to attend.


Drink Philly Headquarters 239 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19106
Khyber Pass Pub 56 S. Second St. Philadelphia, PA 19106

Concerts & Fireworks Fridays at Penn Treaty Park

Fishtown’s Penn Treaty Park is back in action during the month of August with its Fantastic Friday Concert Series. The first of three concerts will be on August 5, from 6:30pm – 9pm, when the Sensational Soul Cruisers will take the stage followed by a fireworks display.

The 11-man vocal harmony horn group has been performing classics for over 18 years and are sure to entertain with their celebrated Jersey Shore sound and its R&B roots.

The August line-up is below.
August 5th from 6:30 to 9:00 PM — Fantastic Friday Concert and Fireworks: Sensational Soul Cruisers

August 19th from 6:30 to 9:00 PM — Fantastic Friday Concert and Fireworks: The British Invasion Tribute – Beatles and 60′s Music

August 26th from 6:30 to 9:00 PM — Fantastic Friday Concert and Fireworks: End of Summer Jam with Fusebox, playing the greatest rock and dance hits from the 60s to today.

?uestlove at The Blockley

?uestlove, is one of the most notable Philly djs since Jazzy Jeff and while tickets to see his Grammy Award winning group The Roots may run you a pretty penny, checking him out this Wednesday, August 3, at 9pm at The Blockley will only set you back $8 - $12. Also performing will be Gary Clark Jr., Abstract Verses, LTC and Voss.

The Blockley Pourhouse 3801 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104

Seinfeld Quizzo at Drinkers West

This Tuesday, August 2, at 8pm, Drinker's West is holding the cult quizzo of all cult quizzos, Seinfeld.

Plus, their August taco has been unveiled, partially. This month's taco is the Mystery Meat Taco: diced potatoes, avocado, feta cheese, thin-sliced red onion, fresh oregano, chipotle cream sauce and mystery meat served chilled in a soft flour tortilla. I say its mutton!

Drinkers West
3900 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104