Local Happenings
Check out some of the upcoming happenings SEPTA can take you to.
ISEPTAPHILLY Newsletter
Check out the latest edition of our newsletter - here! Learn how you can SEPTA to this Saturday's Philadelphia Union game, score SEPTA swag at the Run For Clean Air, and which SEPTA bus route can take you to Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo! Want it delivered directly to your inbox every Monday? Click here!
20190415 00:00 20190422 00:00 America/New_York ISEPTAPHILLY Newsletter <p>Check out the latest edition of our newsletter - <a href="https://mailchi.mp/septa/the-iseptaphilly-newsletter-338417">here!</a> Learn how you can SEPTA to this Saturday's Philadelphia Union game, score SEPTA swag at the Run For Clean Air, and which SEPTA bus route can take you to Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo! Want it delivered directly to your inbox every Monday? Click <a href="http://iseptaphilly.us16.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=a984497c3604020ac31c04504&id=4dc1a31788">here</a>!</p>
Manayunk Restaurant Week
Manayunk Restaurant Week runs Monday, 4/15 thru Friday, 4/26. Enjoy three courses for three prices - $15, $25 or $35 - for two weeks at participating restaurants during Manayunk Restaurant Week. Leave the driving to SEPTA. Get there on the Manayunk/Norristown Line or hop Routes 9, 27, 35 or 61.
20190415 00:00 20190427 00:00 America/New_York Manayunk Restaurant Week <p><a href="http://manayunk.com/events">Manayunk Restaurant Week</a> runs Monday, 4/15 thru Friday, 4/26. Enjoy three courses for three prices - $15, $25 or $35 - for two weeks at participating restaurants during Manayunk Restaurant Week. Leave the driving to SEPTA. Get there on the Manayunk/Norristown Line or hop Routes 9, 27, 35 or 61.</p> 4312 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127, United States Plan Your Trip
Blue October and More at Union Transfer
What a week of music at Union Transfer! BROODS kicks off the week on Tuesday, 4/16, then Rival Sons on Wednesday, 4/17. Don't miss Blue October on Thursday, 4/18 or Ryan Bingham on Friday, 4/19. The weekend brings Midnight Tyrannosaurus to the stage on Saturday, 4/20 and finally it's La Dispute on Sunday, 4/21. Catching one of these great nights? Hop the Broad Street Line to Spring Garden or Routes 23, 43 and 45 drop you minutes from the venue. See ya there!
20190416 00:00 20190422 00:00 America/New_York Blue October and More at Union Transfer <p>What a week of music at <a href="https://www.bowerypresents.com/greater-philly/shows/union-transfer">Union Transfer</a>! BROODS kicks off the week on Tuesday, 4/16, then Rival Sons on Wednesday, 4/17. Don't miss Blue October on Thursday, 4/18 or Ryan Bingham on Friday, 4/19. The weekend brings Midnight Tyrannosaurus to the stage on Saturday, 4/20 and finally it's La Dispute on Sunday, 4/21. Catching one of these great nights? Hop the Broad Street Line to Spring Garden or Routes 23, 43 and 45 drop you minutes from the venue. See ya there!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> 1026 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia Plan Your Trip
Papadosio and More at the TLA
So much music happening at the TLA this week. Catch Bad Suns on Tuesday, 4/16, Copeland on Wednesday, 4/17, Tom Odell on Friday, 4/19, Papadosio on Saturday, 4/20, and an Easter Extravaganza Concert on Sunday, 4/21. What a week! Going? Skip the parking hassles and get there on SEPTA Routes 12, 40, 47 or 57.
20190416 00:00 20190422 00:00 America/New_York Papadosio and More at the TLA <p>So much music happening at the <a href="http://venue.tlaphilly.com/">TLA</a> this week. Catch Bad Suns on Tuesday, 4/16, Copeland on Wednesday, 4/17, Tom Odell on Friday, 4/19, Papadosio on Saturday, 4/20, and an Easter Extravaganza Concert on Sunday, 4/21. What a week! Going? Skip the parking hassles and get there on SEPTA Routes 12, 40, 47 or 57.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> 334 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes
The Franklin Institute's Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Spectacular artifacts to thrill both avid collectors, and casual fans—while immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life! Catch it now thru 9/2. Get there on SEPTA. Short walk from Suburban, 15th, City Hall and 19th Street Stations. Or hop Routes 7, 33, 38 or 48. Don't forget to check out this Perk before going!
20190413 00:00 20190903 00:00 America/New_York Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes <p>The Franklin Institute's <a href="https://www.fi.edu/exhibit/marvel-universe-super-heroes">Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes</a> features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Spectacular artifacts to thrill both avid collectors, and casual fans—while immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life! Catch it now thru 9/2. Get there on SEPTA. Short walk from Suburban, 15th, City Hall and 19th Street Stations. Or hop Routes 7, 33, 38 or 48. Don't forget to check out this <a href="https://iseptaphilly.com/perk/240">Perk</a> before going! </p> 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
Opening: Morgan's Pier
On Thursday, the waterfront beer garden Morgan's Pier opens for another season of riverside beers and bites. New this year is the specially crafted Pier Beer by Mainstay Independent Brewing Company, a reimagined menu by Adam Lazarick, and karaoke every Monday! Get to Morgan's Pier on SEPTA. Short walk from 2nd Street on the Market-Frankford Line or take the Route 25.
20190415 00:00 20190422 00:00 America/New_York Opening: Morgan's Pier <p>On Thursday, the waterfront beer garden <a href="http://www.morganspier.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Morgan's Pier</a> opens for another season of riverside beers and bites. New this year is the specially crafted Pier Beer by Mainstay Independent Brewing Company, a reimagined menu by Adam Lazarick, and karaoke every Monday! Get to Morgan's Pier on SEPTA. Short walk from 2nd Street on the Market-Frankford Line or take the Route 25.</p> 221 N. Columbus Boulevard Plan Your Trip
Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation
Explore Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation, the National Constitution Center’s new exhibit highlighting the competing ideas of Alexander Hamilton and his legendary rivals. Visit now thru December 2019! Check out this Perk before you go! So easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street/Independence Hall or Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, 48 or 57.
20190415 00:00 20200101 00:00 America/New_York Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation <p>Explore <a href="https://constitutioncenter.org/experience/exhibitions/feature-exhibitions/hamilton-the-constitutional-clashes-that-shaped-a-nation"><em>Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation</em></a>, the National Constitution Center’s new exhibit highlighting the competing ideas of Alexander Hamilton and his legendary rivals. Visit now thru December 2019! Check out <a href="http://iseptaphilly.com/perk/56">this Perk</a> before you go! So easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street/Independence Hall or Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, 48 or 57.</p> 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Easter Brunch at Elmwood Park Zoo
The Elmwood Park Zoo hosts its annual Easter Bunny Brunch with appearances by the Easter Bunny! Catch brunch and the bunny this Saturday, 4/20 and Sunday, 4/21! Get there on SEPTA. Take the Manayunk/Norristown Line or Norristown High Speed Line to Norristown Transportation Center. From there, Bus Routes 90, 96, and 98 get you within walking distance.
20190420 00:00 20190422 00:00 America/New_York Easter Brunch at Elmwood Park Zoo <p>The <a href="https://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/events/">Elmwood Park Zoo</a> hosts its annual Easter Bunny Brunch with appearances by the Easter Bunny! Catch brunch and the bunny this Saturday, 4/20 and Sunday, 4/21! Get there on SEPTA. Take the Manayunk/Norristown Line or Norristown High Speed Line to Norristown Transportation Center. From there, Bus Routes 90, 96, and 98 get you within walking distance. </p> Elmwood Park Zoo, Harding Boulevard, Norristown, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Headhouse Farmers Market
On Sunday stop by the Headhouse Farmers Market for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses and wines. It's so easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop Route 12, 40, 47 or 57.
20171105 00:00 20191231 00:00 America/New_York Headhouse Farmers Market <p>On Sunday stop by the <a href="http://thefoodtrust.org/farmers-markets/market/headhouse">Headhouse Farmers Market</a> for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses and wines. It's so easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop Route 12, 40, 47 or 57. </p> 500 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
Easter Promenade on South Street
Come dressed in your Sunday best and parade down South Street in the popular Philadelphia Easter Promenade. Returning for its 87th year, this year's festival will feature special Easter treats, live music from the Philadelphia Freedom Band, the Bunny Hop, a chance to meet the Easter Bunny (as well as Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cottontail) and more. Don't drive. It's so easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Route 12, 40, 47 or 57.
20190421 00:00 20190422 00:00 America/New_York Easter Promenade on South Street <p>Come dressed in your Sunday best and parade down South Street in the popular Philadelphia <a href="http://southstreet.com/easter-promenade/">Easter Promenade</a>. Returning for its 87th year, this year's festival will feature special Easter treats, live music from the Philadelphia Freedom Band, the Bunny Hop, a chance to meet the Easter Bunny (as well as Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cottontail) and more. Don't drive. It's so easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Route 12, 40, 47 or 57.</p> 200 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Plan Your Trip
Clark Park Farmers Market
Clark Park is home to one of the largest and most well-populated farmer's markets in Philadelphia, and boasts over a dozen vendors manning tables piled high with organic fruits, heirloom vegetables, milk, eggs, cheeses, meats and more. Sweet pastries and breads fresh from Amish ovens line the walkways, and the smells of honey, cut flowers, dried herbs, and chocolates perfume the park. And it's open year-round on Saturdays from 10a to 2p. Get there on SEPTA. Routes 13, 30 & 34 drop you right there!
Did you know Clark Park is also home to a seasonal Thursday market? The Thursday edition of the market hosts different vendors than the year-round Saturday edition and has its own gems; this smaller version of the market is perfect for when you need to restock mid-week.
River Alive!
This new 4,000-square foot permanent exhibition at the Independence Seaport Museum focuses on the Delaware River and how millions of people use it for water, food and recreation. Hands-on experiences such as the Citizen Science Lab and Fisharium teach guests about what lives in the river and the threats to the watershed. Get there on SEPTA! SEPTA Bus Routes 21, 33 & 42 stop at The Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. Routes 17 and 48 stop at Front and Market Streets. Route 12 stops directly at Spruce Street Harbor Park at Columbus Blvd and Dock Street. Route 25 runs along Columbus Blvd. You can also take the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line (the Blue line) to the 2nd Street Stop. From there, head East over the Market Street Bridge. Save $2 on admission with this Perk!
20181123 00:00 20191231 00:00 America/New_York River Alive! <p>This new 4,000-square foot <a class="trackingoutbound" href="http://www.phillyseaport.org/riveralive" rel="noopener" target="_blank">permanent exhibition</a> at the Independence Seaport Museum focuses on the Delaware River and how millions of people use it for water, food and recreation. Hands-on experiences such as the Citizen Science Lab and Fisharium teach guests about what lives in the river and the threats to the watershed. Get there on SEPTA! SEPTA Bus Routes 21, 33 & 42 stop at The Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. Routes 17 and 48 stop at Front and Market Streets. Route 12 stops directly at Spruce Street Harbor Park at Columbus Blvd and Dock Street. Route 25 runs along Columbus Blvd. You can also take the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line (the Blue line) to the 2nd Street Stop. From there, head East over the Market Street Bridge. Save $2 on admission with this <a href="https://www.iseptaphilly.com/perk/12">Perk</a>!</p> Independence Seaport Museum, South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Shows at Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater
The Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater is the first European style magic theater in the Philadelphia area, offering an intimate, close-up magic experience - and there's always shows happening! Get 25% off tickets with this Perk! Get there on SEPTA. Take the West Trenton Line to Philmont Station and you're there!
20190129 00:00 20191231 00:00 America/New_York Shows at Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater <p>The Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater is the first European style magic theater in the Philadelphia area, offering an intimate, close-up magic experience - and there's <a href="https://smokeandmirrorstheater.com/upcoming-magic-show-events/">always shows happening</a>! Get 25% off tickets with <a href="https://iseptaphilly.com/perk/229">this Perk</a>! Get there on SEPTA. Take the West Trenton Line to Philmont Station and you're there!</p> Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater, Pine Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Shows at Philly Improv Theater
With over 1,000 performances annually, there's always something going on at Philly Improv Theater! Best part - you've got Perks! Get $3 off tickets to any show! It's SO easy to get here on SEPTA! Just hop Trolley routes 10, 11, 13, 34, or 36 to 19th Street Station - PHIT is just a short walk away. If the Bus is more your speed, you can catch routes 9, 12, 17, 21, 33, 42, 44, or 49.
20190129 00:00 20191231 00:00 America/New_York Shows at Philly Improv Theater <p>With over 1,000 performances annually, there's always something going on at <a href="https://phillyimprovtheater.com/">Philly Improv Theater</a>! Best part - <a href="http://iseptaphilly.com/blog/PHIT">you've got Perks</a>! Get $3 off tickets to any show! It's SO easy to get here on SEPTA! Just hop Trolley routes 10, 11, 13, 34, or 36 to 19th Street Station - PHIT is just a short walk away. If the Bus is more your speed, you can catch routes 9, 12, 17, 21, 33, 42, 44, or 49.</p> 2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Treasure Island
Treasure Island is on stage at the Arden Theatre Company now thru 6/9. So easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 5, 17, 33, 48 or 57. Before you go - check out this Perk - it will save you $10!
20190312 00:00 20190610 00:00 America/New_York Treasure Island <p><em>Treasure Island</em> is on stage at the <a href="http://ardentheatre.org">Arden Theatre Company</a> now thru 6/9. So easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 5, 17, 33, 48 or 57. Before you go - check out this <a href="http://www.iseptaphilly.com/perk/34">Perk</a> - it will save you $10!</p> 40 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
See Tony Award-winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the Walnut Street Theater on select dates thru 4/28. Get there on SEPTA. Take Regional Rail to Jefferson Station or Bus Routes 9, 12, 21, 38, 42, 47, 47M, or 61.
20190312 00:00 20190429 00:00 America/New_York The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time <p>See Tony Award-winning play <em><a href="https://www.walnutstreettheatre.org/season/show/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time" target="_blank">The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time</a> </em>at the Walnut Street Theater on select dates thru 4/28. Get there on SEPTA. Take Regional Rail to Jefferson Station or Bus Routes 9, 12, 21, 38, 42, 47, 47M, or 61.</p> 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
Meetings & Conventions
Event(s) being held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center this week:
4/14-4/16: Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Week 2019 (AAIM)
4/16-4/17: World Drug Safety Congress Americas 2019
4/19-4/22: East Coast Volleyball NEQ 2019
4/19-4/21: African American History & Culture Showcase
Get there on SEPTA. The Convention Center is a short walk from Jefferson Station, or you can ride the Market-Frankford Line to 11th, the Broad Street Line to City Hall or hop Routes 23, 45, 48 or 61.
20190415 00:00 20190422 00:00 America/New_York Meetings & Conventions <p>Event(s) being held at the <a href="https://www.paconvention.com/upcoming-events">Pennsylvania Convention Center</a> this week:</p> <p>4/14-4/16: <a href="https://www.paconvention.com/">Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Week 2019 (AAIM)</a></p> <p>4/16-4/17: <a href="https://www.paconvention.com/">World Drug Safety Congress Americas 2019</a></p> <p>4/19-4/22: East Coast Volleyball NEQ 2019</p> <p>4/19-4/21: African American History & Culture Showcase</p> <p>Get there on SEPTA. The Convention Center is a short walk from Jefferson Station, or you can ride the Market-Frankford Line to 11th, the Broad Street Line to City Hall or hop Routes 23, 45, 48 or 61.</p> Pennsylvania Convention Center, Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
Free Fitness at Dilworth Park
Rothman Orthopaedics Presents Center City Fit returns to Dilworth Park beginning Monday, 4/15 thru Tuesday, 10/15! Enjoy fun, free fitness programs led by top-notch trainers from Optimal Sport Health Clubs 1315 Walnut. On Mondays from 6p-7p check out Zumba®* and on Tuesdays from 6p-7p there's Boot Camp thru 7/23 and cardio kickboxing 7/30 thru 10/15. For more event details, visit CCDParks.org. It's so easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
20190415 00:00 20191016 00:00 America/New_York Free Fitness at Dilworth Park <p><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__centercityphila.us17.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D81629cc822272638e099bfb33-26id-3D865a2c231d-26e-3Dacf2366fb5&d=DwMFaQ&c=7bpf2KEKSGWHalHBe2Ypwg&r=1iOv6BC89y0cqWPOj6RUkI8LpvKEIgN9W5sOr19EBuk&m=QGo9fDUkQRCAXim3Kd5rTJG5uGaa1S1DwysaG0_izkk&s=ba6KSqwvG31r-pozrjuVBWfMvhBTNBkW4oNvPCDKcAg&e=" target="_blank"><strong>Rothman Orthopaedics Presents Center City Fit</strong></a> returns to Dilworth Park beginning Monday, 4/15 thru Tuesday, 10/15! Enjoy fun, free fitness programs led by top-notch trainers from Optimal Sport Health Clubs 1315 Walnut. On Mondays from 6p-7p check out Zumba®* and on Tuesdays from 6p-7p there's Boot Camp thru 7/23 and cardio<strong> </strong>kickboxing 7/30 thru 10/15. For more event details, visit <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__centercityphila.us17.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D81629cc822272638e099bfb33-26id-3Db4a55e360c-26e-3Dacf2366fb5&d=DwMFaQ&c=7bpf2KEKSGWHalHBe2Ypwg&r=1iOv6BC89y0cqWPOj6RUkI8LpvKEIgN9W5sOr19EBuk&m=QGo9fDUkQRCAXim3Kd5rTJG5uGaa1S1DwysaG0_izkk&s=Zq1Tyl3dh_JGlPiekcDskpu887zIkjsSgEWuCQ7C3Oo&e=" target="_blank"><strong>CCDParks.org</strong></a>. It's so easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.</p> Dilworth Park, South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
