Parking Wars: Rittenhouse

There are so many events going on in the city this weekend, but if there is one that will totally screw up parking and driving on Saturday, it’s the Rittenhouse Fine Arts Show and Outdoor Street Café that’s planned.

The Fine Arts Show will encompass the square on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 16 – 18, beginning each day at 11am. No biggie there. Stroll the park and take in the art! Even buy some if you’re inspired.

It’s the Outdoor Café that’s really going to cause a traffic jam. From 11am – 10pm, Rouge, Devon and Parc will be serving not just curbside, but street side as well with 18^th Street being blocked off for traffic.

The forecast? 68 and Sunny. Hop on the subway, ride a bike, or walk. But whatever you do, Rittenhouse is off limits for cars. It’s not worth the road rage!

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.