Screening Under the Stars: The Social Network

Each week, Penn’s Landing hosts Screenings Under the Stars on the River Stage at the Great Plaza at dusk, or about 8:30pm. Tonight’s film is The Social Network. This Oscar winner chronicles the founding of Facebook and stars Jessie Eisenberg and Justin Timberlake.

Radio station B101 will be hosting the screening and bringing along games and prizes. Don’t forget to bring some snacks, and get there early for a good seat. Maybe bring a pillow to sit on too. The Great Plaza’s concrete construction can get a little tough to sit on after a while.

RiverStage on Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Columbus Blvd. at Chestnut St. Philadelphia PA 19106

Tonight’s Outdoor Movie: The King's Speech

Philly’s free outdoor film scene has been popping this summer, with a movie pretty much every night. Tonight, Thursday, July 14, the screening will be at Penn’s Landing’s River Stage on the Great Plaza at dusk, or about 8:30pm.

Tonight’s film, The King’s Speech, took home four Oscars (Best Director, Best Motion Picture, Best Actor and Best Screenplay) and was nominated for many more.

Radio station B101 will be hosting the screening and bringing along games and prizes. Don’t forget to bring some snacks, and get there early for a good seat. Maybe bring a pillow to sit on too. The Great Plaza’s concrete construction can get a little tough to sit on after a while.

RiverStage on Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Columbus Blvd. at Chestnut St. Philadelphia PA 19106

Movie Night at Headhouse Square

Tonight in Headhouse, catch the 2011 Indie Film Series. Tonight’s screening will be Blender Animated Shorts. Blender is an animation program used to produce 2D and 3D animated graphics. This is not a Tug-boat Willie cartoon. It’s very modern and very popular with animators.

Each Wednesday throughout the summer in Headhouse, guest speakers and industry pros like local film-makers, stylists, makeup artists, directors and producers will introduce the night’s feature film at 2nd & Pine. Tonight, Wednesday, July 13, 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.

Tallcow 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

Bastille Day Begins at Bistrot La Minette

Bastille Day may not be until tomorrow, but here in Philadelphia, Independence Day celebrations can span what seems like weeks. Tonight, Wednesday, July 13, Bistrot La Minette will be offering its first of two nights worth of Bastille Day BBQ.

The four-course French BBQ dinner is priced at $35 per person or $50 to include a wine pairing. See the full menu below.


First Course
Crème Vichyssoise Glacée Cold potato-leek soup, white truffle oil, chives
Château de la Vieille Tour Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux

Second Course: Buffet
Carrottes Rapées Grated carrots, walnut vinaigrette, walnuts
Salade de Betteraves Beet salad, orange vinaigrette
Salade de Lentilles Lentil salad, mirepoix brunois
Salade Haricots Verts Green beans, toasted almonds, pesto balsamic vinaigrette
Rillettes de Canard Preserved duck paté
Rillettes de Saumon Salmon paté
Champignons à la Grecque Mushrooms poached in white wine and tomatoes
Salade Piemontaise Potato, ham, crème fraiche
Quiche Lorraine Bacon and comté cheese quiche
Pâté Strasbourgeoise Veal-and-pork paté, pistachios, mustard
Domaine des Salices Viognier, Languedoc

Third Course
Choice of Grilled Salmon, Grilled Pork Chop, ½ Grilled Chicken, Roasted Lamb Leg
Served with: Tomates à la Provençale, gratin dauphinois, haricots verts
L’Alycastre La Courtade Rose, Provence (the leg of lamb will be paired with Marc Roman Vin de Pays d’Oc Malbec,Languedoc)

Fourth Course
Tarte aux Pêches Peach tart, apricot sorbet
Peach Kir Royale made with Henri Savard Blanc de Blancs Chenin Blanc, Loire

Bistrot La Minette 623 S. 6th St. Philadelphia, PA 215-925-8000

Tonight’s Outdoor Movie Lineup

The good thing about outdoor summer movies is that when you stop off at the corner store for candy before the show, you don’t feel quite as cheap. Grab some snacks, a blanket and chairs, get the kids and take advantage of the warm weather and head to one of the outdoor movie screenings this evening.

Fishtown’s Penn Treaty Park will be showing Despicable Me at dusk tonight, Tuesday, July 12. There will even be free refreshments available for children.

Northern Liberties will be hosting its own movie night, screening Something to Sing About at Liberty Lands Park at 8:30pm.

Fridays in Fairmount

During the months of July and August, Eastern State Penitentiary’s Friday night tours have an added value. With a ticket stub from the evenings tours that run until 8pm on Fridays, enjoy discounts at seven different neighborhood spots. Full details are below.

Also tonight, Mugshots Fairmount will be hosting Family Film Fridays with a screening of The Emperor's New Groove at 7pm.


Friday in Fairmount Discounts with ESP Twilight Tour Ticket Stub:

Jack's Firehouse: Complimentary sweet treat with entrée purchase
London Grill: Pay in cash and receive 15% off entire bill
Luigi's Pizza Fresca: 15% off your entire order
McCrossen's Tavern: Three-course chef's tasting $29
Mugshots: Free mini cupcake with frappe purchase
Philly Flavors: Kids' soft serve cone or cup $1
Rembrandt's: 10% off of food with minimum order of $10

Rocky Horror Picture Show tonight at Headhouse

The 2011 Indie Film Series continues tonight at Headhouse Square with a screening of one of the most famous cult classics of all time: The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Each Wednesday throughout the summer, guest speakers and industry pros like local film-makers, stylists, makeup artists, directors and producers will introduce the night’s feature film at 7:30pm at 2nd & Pine. Tonight, Wednesday, July 6, the show begins at 8pm and don’t forget to bring your own chair. Being that it is the Rocky Horror Picture Show, get nostalgic and bring along some rice for the wedding scene!

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.

Tallcow 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

This Week’s Movie at Bistrot La Minette - District B13

Indoors, Bistrot La Minette has updated its AC system and is ready for the summer but it’s the outdoor amenities that are the star in this story. The ongoing “Dinner and a Movie al Fresco” series continues through the month with four different French films playing in the garden courtyard on Mondays and Thursdays at 8:30pm and on Fridays at 9:30.

Showings are timed for diners with early reservations or for those who just want to join in for coffee and dessert or a bottle of wine for an evening outdoors. Those with dinner reservations are recommended to reserve about an hour and a half before showtime. Reservations are required.
This week, catch District B13, a modern, action thriller set in Paris and directed by Pierre Morel. Movies are shown in French, but with English subtitles.

The entire June and July movie line-up can also be found on the website. For reservations, call 215-925-8000 or visit bistrotlaminette.com.

Bistrot La Minette 623 S. 6th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

Wall Street Money Never Sleeps Ticket Giveaway!

So we’ve all seen the trailer.

Michael Douglass and Shia Labeouf star in the follow up to the 1987 hit, Wall Street – Wall Street Money Never Sleeps. You know - the one where Michael Douglass has been locked up so long that when he gets out of jail they hand him back his Zach Morris cell phone?

Yeah, you know what I’m talking about and it looked pretty good!

Well this Thursday, September 23, at 7:30pm, the Ritz East is holding an invite only preview screening and philly2night has passes to give out to you!

All you have to do is click the link below and enter the promo code. Print your passes, show up at show time, grab yourself some popcorn and Sour Patch Kids or what have you and enjoy the show. Compliments of philly2night!

Why? Because we love you. No seriously though. We got out hands on some free passes - who else are we going to give them to?

To receive screening passes:

STEP 1: Log on to WWW.GOFOBO.COM/RSVP

STEP 2: Enter RSVP Code: PHL2NGBLX7

STEP 3: Call your BFF and make sure she’s free.

STEP 4: You’re good to go – sit back and enjoy the movie.

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