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20191014 00:00 20191021 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-338533">here!</a> 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>
Worst Case Scenario: Survival Experience
Put your survival skills to the test at the Franklin Institute from 10/19 thru 4/19. There are interactive scenarios — including leaping from a moving train and surviving an avalanche — which are designed for guests to learn how handle unexpected but possible scenarios. Get there on SEPTA. Short walk from Suburban, 15th, City Hall and 19th Street Stations. Or hop Routes 7, 33, 38 or 48.
20191019 00:00 20200419 00:00 America/New_York Worst Case Scenario: Survival Experience <p>Put your survival skills to the test at the Franklin Institute from 10/19 thru 4/19. There are interactive scenarios — including leaping from a moving train and surviving an avalanche — which are designed for guests to learn how handle unexpected but possible scenarios. Get there on SEPTA. Short walk from Suburban, 15th, City Hall and 19th Street Stations. Or hop Routes 7, 33, 38 or 48.</p> Franklin Institute, North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Free Yoga at Race Street Pier
Philadelphia’s favorite free workout series - Free Yoga on Race Street Pier - organized by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation and coordinated by yoga instructor Malik Wilson, offers nearly 300 free yoga classes thru November 12th. Every single day of the week (weather permitting), the yoga class takes to the waterfront for fresh air (and free!) fun for yogis of all levels. Classes run M-Th 7a & 6p; Fr 7a; Sa-Su 9:30a. So easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 17, 21, 25, 33, or 42. Click PLAN YOUR TRIP to...plan your trip!
20190513 00:00 20191113 00:00 America/New_York Free Yoga at Race Street Pier <p>Philadelphia’s favorite free workout series - <a href="https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/events/free-yoga-on-the-pier-presented-by-independence-2-2019">Free Yoga on Race Street Pier</a> - organized by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation and coordinated by yoga instructor <strong>Malik Wilson</strong>, offers nearly 300 free yoga classes thru November 12th. Every single day of the week (weather permitting), the yoga class takes to the waterfront for fresh air (and free!) fun for yogis of all levels. Classes run M-Th 7a & 6p; Fr 7a; Sa-Su 9:30a. So easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 17, 21, 25, 33, or 42. Click PLAN YOUR TRIP to...plan your trip!</p> Race Street Pier, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
The Black Keys
The Black Keys take the stage at the Wells Fargo Center on Monday night. Going? Catch the Broad Street Line to NRG Station. Last stop!
20191014 00:00 20191015 00:00 America/New_York The Black Keys <p>The Black Keys take the stage at the <a href="https://www.iseptaphilly.com/destination/wellsfargocenter?center=39.902114760731095,-75.17254549999996&zoom=15">Wells Fargo Center</a> on Monday night. Going? Catch the Broad Street Line to NRG Station. Last stop!</p> Wells Fargo Center, South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Greta Van Fleet and Toto
Great music at the Met this week! Greta Van Fleet plays two nights of music on Tuesday and Wednesday (10/15/-10/16). Rezz plays on Friday, 10/18. Then Toto takes the stage on Sunday, 10/21! Catch SEPTA there! Hop on the Broad Street Line – The Met is approximately 2 blocks south of the Girard Street Station & 3 blocks north of the Fairmount Station. You can also take the Route 4 or Route 16 to the Poplar and Broad Street. Or take the Route 15 Trolley to the Girard and Broad Street stop. This stop is approximately 2 blocks north of the venue. Click Plan Your Trip to find your best way there!
20191015 00:00 20191021 00:00 America/New_York Greta Van Fleet and Toto <p>Great music at the Met this week! Greta Van Fleet plays two nights of music on Tuesday and Wednesday (10/15/-10/16). Rezz plays on Friday, 10/18. Then Toto takes the stage on Sunday, 10/21! Catch SEPTA there! Hop on the Broad Street Line – <a href="http://themetphilly.com/events/">The Met</a> is approximately 2 blocks south of the Girard Street Station & 3 blocks north of the Fairmount Station. You can also take the Route 4 or Route 16 to the Poplar and Broad Street.<strong> </strong>Or take the Route 15 Trolley to the Girard and Broad Street stop. This stop is approximately 2 blocks north of the venue. Click Plan Your Trip to find your best way there!</p> The Met Philadelphia, North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Pro Football Report
The Gwynedd Mercy University Pro Football Report presented by BCWSA featuring the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles, Merrill Reese and Delco Times Reporter, Bob Grotz comes to you live on Tuesday from Chickie’s & Pete’s Warrington at 6p. Get the inside story on your 2019 Philadelphia Eagles and the rest of the NFL with this fast-paced and informative show. You won’t want to miss a beat! Plus - when you flash your SEPTA Key, you receive FREE Crabfries when you spend $20 during the show!
20191015 00:00 20191016 00:00 America/New_York Pro Football Report <p>The Gwynedd Mercy University <a href="http://www.wbcbsports.com/pro-football-report/">Pro Football Report</a> presented by BCWSA featuring the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles, Merrill Reese and Delco Times Reporter, Bob Grotz comes to you live on Tuesday from <strong><a href="https://chickiesandpetes.com/location/warrington/">Chickie’s & Pete’s Warrington</a> </strong>at 6p<strong>. </strong>Get the inside story on your 2019 Philadelphia Eagles and the rest of the NFL with this fast-paced and informative show. You won’t want to miss a beat!<strong> Plus - when you flash your SEPTA Key, you receive <a href="https://iseptaphilly.com/perk/238">FREE </a></strong><a href="https://iseptaphilly.com/perk/238"> </a><strong><a href="https://iseptaphilly.com/perk/238">Crabfries</a> when you spend $20 during the show! </strong></p> 500 Easton Road, Warrington, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Let's Go Sixers!
The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Pistons on Tuesday, 10/15 at 7p! Skip traffic and parking - the best way from home to home court is SEPTA. Hop the Broad Street Line to NRG Station. Check out this Perk before you go - it saves you 15% on Sixers gear!
20191015 00:00 20191016 00:00 America/New_York Let's Go Sixers! <p>The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Pistons on Tuesday, 10/15 at 7p! Skip traffic and parking - the best way from home to home court is SEPTA. Hop the Broad Street Line to NRG Station. Check out this <a href="http://www.iseptaphilly.com/perk/26">Perk</a> before you go - it saves you 15% on Sixers gear!</p> 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Plan Your Trip
Transit Tuesday ☕️
Celebrate Transit Tuesday with SEPTA and Dunkin'. Use your valid SEPTA TrailPass, TransPass, One Day Independence Pass or SEPTA Key Card to receive a Large Hot or Iced Coffee for only $1.49 (+ appl. tax) every Tuesday at any participating Greater Philadelphia-area Dunkin' location. To find your nearest Dunkin' click here. Offer valid on Tuesdays only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Participation may vary. Limited-time offer.
Live Music at Union Transfer
It's a big week of music at Union Transfer! IDLES kick off the week on Tuesday, 10/15. Thursday, 10/17, it's Natasha Bedingfield. Friday, 10/18, you can catch the Band Perry. And on Saturday, 10/19, don't miss Charli XCX! What a week! To get there, hop the Broad Street Line to Spring Garden or Routes 23, 43 and 45 drop you minutes from the venue. See ya there!
20191015 00:00 20191020 00:00 America/New_York Live Music at Union Transfer <p>It's a big week of music at <a href="https://www.bowerypresents.com/greater-philly/shows/union-transfer">Union Transfer</a>! IDLES kick off the week on Tuesday, 10/15. Thursday, 10/17, it's Natasha Bedingfield. Friday, 10/18, you can catch the Band Perry. And on Saturday, 10/19, don't miss Charli XCX! What a week! To get there, 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
Live at the Keswick
Heading to the Keswick this week? Tuesday, 10/15 welcomes It Was Fifty Years Ago Today, a tribute to the Beatles' White Album. On Thursday, 10/17, it's Rick Springfield & Richard Marx. Friday, 10/18 is Dennis DeYoung. And Saturday, 10/19 welcomes Peter Bence to the stage. Get there on SEPTA. Hop the Lansdale/Doylestown Line or Warminster Line to Glenside Station, or Bus Routes 22 or 77.
20191015 08:00 20191020 12:01 America/New_York Live at the Keswick <p>Heading to the Keswick this week? Tuesday, 10/15 welcomes It Was Fifty Years Ago Today, a tribute to the Beatles' White Album. On Thursday, 10/17, it's Rick Springfield & Richard Marx. Friday, 10/18 is Dennis DeYoung. And Saturday, 10/19 welcomes Peter Bence to the stage. Get there on SEPTA. Hop the Lansdale/Doylestown Line or Warminster Line to Glenside Station, or Bus Routes 22 or 77. </p> Keswick Theatre, North Keswick Avenue, Glenside, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Pay What You Wish
On Wednesday, it's Pay What You Wish night at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. What does this mean? It starts at a penny but support with whatever amount you wish. So come on your own, with family, or with friends and get there on SEPTA. Bus Routes 7, 32, 38, 43, 48 & 49 serve the Museum area. Click PLAN YOUR TRIP to discover your best way there.
20191016 00:00 20191017 00:00 America/New_York Pay What You Wish <p>On Wednesday, it's Pay What You Wish night at the <a href="https://www.iseptaphilly.com/destination/artmuseum?center=39.96664261310579,-75.18113900000003&zoom=16">Philadelphia Museum of Art</a>. What does this mean? It starts at a penny but support with whatever amount you wish. So come on your own, with family, or with friends and get there on SEPTA. Bus Routes 7, 32, 38, 43, 48 & 49 serve the Museum area. Click PLAN YOUR TRIP to discover your best way there.</p> 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Plan Your Trip
Live Music
This Wednesday and Thursday (10/16-10/17) at the Ardmore Music Hall, don't miss Melvin Seals & JGB! Friday, 10/18 it's Freeway and Friends. Saturday, 10/19, don't miss Unforgettable Fire, a U2 tribute, with The Core, an Eric Clapton tribute. And Sunday, 10/20, it's the Phish for Kids! What a week! Catch SEPTA there! Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Ardmore Station (located behind the venue!), or Bus Routes 103, 105, or 106 and you're there! Best part - receive $2 off any drink, draft, or dinner item at Ardmore Music Hall when you present a valid SEPTA Key, TrailPass, TransPass, or One Day Independence Pass!
20191016 00:00 20191021 00:00 America/New_York Live Music <p>This Wednesday and Thursday (10/16-10/17) at the <a href="https://www.ardmoremusic.com/calendar/">Ardmore Music Hall</a>, don't miss Melvin Seals & JGB! Friday, 10/18 it's Freeway and Friends. Saturday, 10/19, don't miss Unforgettable Fire, a U2 tribute, with The Core, an Eric Clapton tribute. And Sunday, 10/20, it's the Phish for Kids! What a week! Catch SEPTA there! Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Ardmore Station (located behind the venue!), or Bus Routes 103, 105, or 106 and you're there! Best part - <a href="https://www.iseptaphilly.com/perk/245">receive $2 off any drink, draft, or dinner item at Ardmore Music Hall</a> when you present a valid SEPTA Key, TrailPass, TransPass, or One Day Independence Pass!</p> The Ardmore Music Hall, East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
Cave In and More
There's so much going on at the TLA this week! Wednesday, 10/16 it's Steel Panther. Thursday, 10/17, don't miss Cave In. Saturday, 10/19 it's The Early November. And Sunday, 10/20, don't miss the 2019 Wild Kard Tour in Philadelphia.Skip the parking hassles on South Street and get there on SEPTA Routes 12, 40, 47 or 57.
20191016 00:00 20191021 00:00 America/New_York Cave In and More <p>There's so much going on at the <a href="http://venue.tlaphilly.com/">TLA</a> this week! Wednesday, 10/16 it's Steel Panther. Thursday, 10/17, don't miss Cave In. Saturday, 10/19 it's The Early November. And Sunday, 10/20, don't miss the 2019 Wild Kard Tour in Philadelphia.Skip the parking hassles on South Street and get there on SEPTA Routes 12, 40, 47 or 57.</p> Theatre of The Living Arts, South Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Ali Wong
Ali Wong performs two hilarious nights of her Milk & Honey Tour this week at the Met. Catch her Thursday, 10/17 at 7p or 9:30p. Get there on SEPTA! Located on North Broad Street, The Met Philadelphia, the former Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House, is approximately 2 blocks south of the Girard Street Station & 3 blocks north of the Fairmount Station on the Broad Street Line. You can also take the Route 4 or Route 16 to Poplar and Broad Street. Or take the Route 15 Trolley to the Girard and Broad Street stop. This stop is approximately 2 blocks north of the venue. Click Plan Your Trip to find your best way there!
20191017 00:00 20191018 00:00 America/New_York Ali Wong <p>Ali Wong performs two hilarious nights of her Milk & Honey Tour this week at the Met. Catch her Thursday, 10/17 at 7p or 9:30p. Get there on SEPTA! Located on North Broad Street, <a href="http://themetphilly.com/">The Met Philadelphia</a>, the former Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House, is approximately 2 blocks south of the Girard Street Station & 3 blocks north of the Fairmount Station on the Broad Street Line. You can also take the Route 4 or Route 16 to Poplar and Broad Street.<strong> </strong>Or take the Route 15 Trolley to the Girard and Broad Street stop. This stop is approximately 2 blocks north of the venue. Click Plan Your Trip to find your best way there!</p> The Met Philadelphia, North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Terror Behind The Walls
Scare yourself silly at one of Philly's most awesome (and creepiest) historic destinations. Terror Behind the Walls is back from 9/20 thru 11/9 at Eastern State Penitentiary as the country's largest haunted house! Expect scary ghouls and ghosts in a pitch black prison. Boo! Get there on SEPTA. Bus Routes 49, 48, 43, 33, 32 & 7 all get you [terrifyingly] close. Save $3 on tickets with this Perk!!
20190920 00:00 20191110 00:00 America/New_York Terror Behind The Walls <p>Scare yourself silly at one of Philly's most awesome (and creepiest) historic destinations. <a href="https://www.easternstate.org/halloween/">Terror Behind the Walls</a> is back from 9/20 thru 11/9 at Eastern State Penitentiary as the country's largest haunted house! Expect scary ghouls and ghosts in a pitch black prison. Boo! Get there on SEPTA. Bus Routes 49, 48, 43, 33, 32 & 7 all get you [terrifyingly] close. Save $3 on tickets with this <a href="http://www.iseptaphilly.com/perk/133">Perk</a>!!</p> 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
LGBT History Month
October is LGBT History Month and throughout the month, attractions and groups across the city celebrate with festivals and other special events. Events this week include The Rosenbach serves up cocktails with a side of Moby Dick with The Queerest Book You've Ever Read (Friday) and the monthly GayBINGO event (Saturday) is Hocus Pocus-themed. Plus, the weekend welcomes the giant OutFest bash on Sunday and the Philly Trans March on Saturday. Plan your trip here.
20191002 00:00 20191101 00:00 America/New_York LGBT History Month <p>October is LGBT History Month and throughout the month, attractions and groups across the city celebrate with festivals and other special events. Events this week include <a href="https://rosenbach.org/events/moby-dick-the-queerest-book-youve-ever-read/" target="_blank">The Rosenbach</a> serves up cocktails with a side of <em>Moby Dick</em> with The Queerest Book You've Ever Read (Friday) and the monthly <a href="https://www.aidsfundphilly.org/gaybingo" target="_blank">GayBINGO</a> event (Saturday) is <em>Hocus Pocus</em>-themed. Plus, the weekend welcomes the giant <a href="https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/philadelphia-outfest/" target="_blank">OutFest</a> bash on Sunday and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/485392365370900/" target="_blank">Philly Trans March</a> on Saturday. Plan your trip <a href="https://iseptaphilly.com/plan-your-trip">here</a>.</p> PhilaMOCA, North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
Ghost Ship
October brings a 90-foot-long, 18th century “ghost ship” to the Delaware River. This three-dimensional light- and water-based installation comes from a Romanian studio and is part of a month-long public art exhibition that looks at migration on the river. See it [for free] 10/4 thru 11/3 from 7p to 10p under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge at Columbus Boulevard and Race Street Pier. Get there on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 17, 21, 25, 33, or 42. Click PLAN YOUR TRIP to...plan your trip!
Rent
The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical embarks returns to Philly for a three-night stop during the show's 20th anniversary tour. Rent, loosely based on Puccini's La Bohème, follows a group of artists in New York City as they struggle to accomplish their dreams while dealing with the devastating realities of AIDS. Get there on SEPTA. Hop Routes 4, 12, 27, 32 or the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust.
20191018 00:00 20191021 00:00 America/New_York Rent <p>The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock <a href="https://www.kimmelcenter.org/events-and-tickets/201920/broadway-philadelphia/rent/" target="_blank">musical</a> embarks returns to Philly for a three-night stop during the show's 20th anniversary tour. <em>Rent</em>, loosely based on Puccini's <em>La Bohème</em>, follows a group of artists in New York City as they struggle to accomplish their dreams while dealing with the devastating realities of AIDS. Get there on SEPTA. Hop Routes 4, 12, 27, 32 or the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust.</p> Merriam Theater, South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Oktoberfest
Prost! The 23rd Street Armory transforms into a bierhall for this annual Oktoberfest celebration, starring traditional fare and German Hofbräuhaus beer. General admission includes one liter of beer and a homemade Bavarian pretzel. Get here on SEPTA. Hop a Trolley to 22nd or catch Routes 7, 9, 12, 21, 42 or 44.
20191018 00:00 20191020 00:00 America/New_York Oktoberfest <p>Prost! The 23rd Street Armory transforms into a <em>bierhall</em> for this annual Oktoberfest <a href="https://www.brauhausschmitz.com/events1" target="_blank">celebration</a>, starring traditional fare and German Hofbräuhaus beer. General admission includes one liter of beer and a homemade Bavarian pretzel. Get here on SEPTA. Hop a Trolley to 22nd or catch Routes 7, 9, 12, 21, 42 or 44.</p> 23rd Street Armory, South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Witches and Wizards Weekend
Wizardry and wonder fill the air each October when Chestnut Hill transforms for Witches and Wizards Weekend. The two-day event includes a pub crawl for adults, plus all-ages fun like a Quidditch tournament, straw maze and scavenger hunt. New this year at the popular festival: a Wizarding Run and the Chestnut Hill Escape Room. Leave your car at home and the driving to SEPTA. Both the Chestnut Hill East and the Chestnut Hill West Lines can get you there and back.
20191018 00:00 20191020 00:00 America/New_York Witches and Wizards Weekend <p>Wizardry and wonder fill the air each October when <a href="https://www.visitphilly.com/areas/philadelphia-neighborhoods/chestnut-hill/" target="_blank">Chestnut Hill</a> transforms for <a href="https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/harry-potter-weekend-in-chestnut-hill/" target="_blank">Witches and Wizards Weekend</a>. The two-day event includes a pub crawl for adults, plus all-ages fun like a Quidditch tournament, straw maze and scavenger hunt. New this year at the popular festival: a Wizarding Run and the Chestnut Hill Escape Room. Leave your car at home and the driving to SEPTA. Both the <a href="http://septa.org/schedules/rail/pdf/che.pdf">Chestnut Hill East</a> and the <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.iseptaphilly.com-ss/app/public/ckeditor_assets/attachments/1064/chwtt.pdf">Chestnut Hill West Lines</a> can get you there and back.</p> McNally's Tavern, Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Bishop Briggs and More
Three great shows headline the Fillmore this week. Friday, 10/18, it's Bishop Briggs! Saturday, 10/19, Sabrino Claudio takes the stage. And Sunday, 10/20 don't miss Angela Yee's Lip Service! Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to Girard, walk .2 miles (about 4 minutes). Routes 15 and 25 also get you there.
20191018 00:00 20191021 00:00 America/New_York Bishop Briggs and More <p>Three great shows headline the Fillmore this week. Friday, 10/18, it's Bishop Briggs! Saturday, 10/19, Sabrino Claudio takes the stage. And Sunday, 10/20 don't miss Angela Yee's Lip Service! Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to Girard, walk .2 miles (about 4 minutes). Routes 15 and 25 also get you there.</p> 29 East Allen Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
William Penn's 375th Birthday Party
On Friday, 10/18, from 4:30p to 6p, come to City Hall to wish William Penn a Happy Birthday. Festivities include brief remarks and a book signing by Andrew Murphy, author of a recent book on William Penn; music and songs about William Penn, cutting of birthday cakes, reading of key Penn quotes by Philadelphia Tour Guides and much more. Beer will be available for those over 21. Takes place rain or shine. Get there on SEPTA! Hop SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10,11,13,34, or 36 to 15th Street Station. You can also hop the Broad Street Line to City Hall Station. If riding a Bus is more your style, Routes 4, 16, 17, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 44, 62, 78, 124 & 125 all drop you within a block or two.
20191018 00:00 20191019 00:00 America/New_York William Penn's 375th Birthday Party <p>On Friday, 10/18, from 4:30p to 6p, come to City Hall to wish William Penn a Happy Birthday. Festivities include brief remarks and a book signing by Andrew Murphy, author of a recent book on William Penn; music and songs about William Penn, cutting of birthday cakes, reading of key Penn quotes by Philadelphia Tour Guides and much more. Beer will be available for those over 21. Takes place rain or shine. Get there on SEPTA! Hop SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10,11,13,34, or 36 to 15th Street Station. You can also hop the Broad Street Line to City Hall Station. If riding a Bus is more your style, Routes 4, 16, 17, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 44, 62, 78, 124 & 125 all drop you within a block or two. </p> City Hall, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
William Penn's 375th Birthday Celebration
Celebrate William Penn's 375th birthday in the courtyard at City Hall on Friday with music, art activities, giveaways and a reading of some of the wise words spoken by the city's founder. The party is free and open to the public. Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street/Independence Hall, Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, 48 or 57, or any Regional Rail train to Suburban Station.
20191018 00:00 20191019 00:00 America/New_York William Penn's 375th Birthday Celebration <p>Celebrate <a href="https://www.pym.org/event/citys-celebration-of-william-penn-375-years/" target="_blank">William Penn's 375th birthday</a> in the courtyard at <a href="https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/city-hall/" target="_blank">City Hall</a> on Friday with music, art activities, giveaways and a reading of some of the wise words spoken by the city's founder. The party is free and open to the public. Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street/Independence Hall, Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, 48 or 57, or any Regional Rail train to Suburban Station.</p> City Hall, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Free At Noon 🎶
WXPN's Free At Noon is held every Friday at World Cafe Live and always features fabulous music. Heading to the show? Get there on SEPTA. Take Regional Rail to 30th Street Station, the Market-Frankford Line to 30th, Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 or 36 to 30th or Bus Routes 21, 42, or 49.
20191018 00:00 20191019 00:00 America/New_York Free At Noon 🎶 <p>WXPN's <a href="http://xpn.org/events/free-at-noon">Free At Noon</a> is held every Friday at World Cafe Live and always features <a href="http://www.xpn.org/events/free-at-noon">fabulous music</a>. Heading to the show? Get there on SEPTA. Take Regional Rail to 30th Street Station, the Market-Frankford Line to 30th, Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 or 36 to 30th or Bus Routes 21, 42, or 49.</p> 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Plan Your Trip
Ambler Farmers Market
The Ambler Farmers’ Market is a weekly, outdoor event where local farmers and food artisans provide fresh foods grown and produced in the region. Happens every Saturday from 9a to 1p at the corner of Butler & Maple Avenues, next to the former Trax Restaurant & Cafe - just steps from the Ambler Station. To get here on SEPTA, ride the Lansdale/Doylestown Line to Ambler Station and you're there!
20190518 00:00 20191027 00:00 America/New_York Ambler Farmers Market <p>The <a href="http://amblermainstreet.org/ambler-farmers-market/">Ambler Farmers’ Market</a> is a weekly, outdoor event where local farmers and food artisans provide fresh foods grown and produced in the region. Happens every Saturday from 9a to 1p at the corner of Butler & Maple Avenues, next to the former Trax Restaurant & Cafe - just steps from the Ambler Station. To get here on SEPTA, ride the Lansdale/Doylestown Line to Ambler Station and you're there!</p> Ambler Train Station, Ambler, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
Live Music Indoors at the Vineyard!
On Saturday, stop by Crossing Vineyards and relax with a “Crossing Cocktail,” a frosty craft beer, or wine by the glass or bottle. Enjoy live acoustic music by local artists (and dancing if you’re in the mood!) A great way to “un-wined” after a busy work week. Performances are 1p to 5p unless otherwise posted on the schedule. For the complete music schedule, Click Here. Get here on SEPTA - and Lyft! Crossing Vineyards and Winery is located 5.9 mi. from Woodbourne Station on the West Trenton Line. Hop the train and then save 30% on a Lyft - more info here!
20190921 00:00 20191027 00:00 America/New_York Live Music Indoors at the Vineyard! <p>On Saturday, stop by Crossing Vineyards and relax with a “Crossing Cocktail,” a frosty craft beer, or wine by the glass or bottle. Enjoy live acoustic music by local artists (and dancing if you’re in the mood!) A great way to “un-wined” after a busy work week. Performances are 1p to 5p unless otherwise posted on the schedule. For the complete music schedule, <a href="https://www.crossingvineyards.com/live-music" target="_self"><u><strong>Click Here</strong></u></a>. Get here on SEPTA - and Lyft! <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Penns+Woods+Winery/@39.8475856,-75.5467496,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xdfe646889bfa0eb4!8m2!3d39.8475856!4d-75.5467496">Crossing Vineyards and Winery</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chaddsford+Winery/@40.1096964,-75.6089104,10z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sChaddsford+Winery!3m4!1s0x89c6f98bfe8457d9:0x3c2d277970189dda!8m2!3d39.8726031!4d-75.6267812"> is located </a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Crossing+Vineyards+and+Winery/@40.2858589,-74.8906783,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c3fe0318299a77:0x9b7630d390c979ac!8m2!3d40.2858589!4d-74.8884896"> 5.9 mi. from Woodbourne Station on the West Trenton Line</a>. Hop the train and then save 30% on a Lyft - more info <a href="https://www.iseptaphilly.com/visitthevines?zoom=9&center=40.14821135126112,-75.3065503834938">here</a>!</p> 1853 Wrightstown Road, Newtown, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Harvest Fest
Come celebrate fall with the Elmwood Park Zoo! Harvest Fest takes place weekends from 9/28 thru 11/17, from 12p- 4p. Participate in themed activities, navigate your way through a corn maze, play carnival-style games, make some arts and crafts, and enjoy live entertainment. 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.
20190928 00:00 20191118 00:00 America/New_York Harvest Fest <p>Come celebrate fall with the <a href="https://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org">Elmwood Park Zoo</a>! Harvest Fest takes place weekends from <strong>9/28 thru 11/17, </strong>from 12p- 4p. Participate in themed activities, navigate your way through a corn maze, play carnival-style games, make some arts and crafts, and enjoy live entertainment. 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
Jack’s Pumpkin Glow
From 10/5 thru 11/3, meticulously carved, illuminated pumpkins fill Fairmount Park for Jack’s Pumpkin Glow. Pumpkin-carving demonstrations and seasonal food and drinks accompany the huge display to truly turn the space into a fall wonderland. Get there on SEPTA Bus Routes 38 and 40 and the Route 15 Trolley.
20191005 00:00 20191104 00:00 America/New_York Jack’s Pumpkin Glow <p class="rich-normal">From 10/5 thru 11/3, meticulously carved, illuminated pumpkins fill Fairmount<a href="https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/fairmount-park/" target="_blank"> Park</a> for <a href="https://glowpumpkin.com/philadelphia/" target="_blank">Jack’s Pumpkin Glow</a>. Pumpkin-carving demonstrations and seasonal food and drinks accompany the huge display to truly turn the space into a fall wonderland. Get there on SEPTA Bus Routes <a href="http://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/038.pdf">38</a> and <a href="http://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/040.pdf">40</a> and the Route <a href="http://www.septa.org/schedules/trolley/pdf/015.pdf">15</a> Trolley.</p> Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Plan Your Trip
Lets Go Flyers!
The Philadelphia Flyers play the Stars on Saturday, 10/19 at 7p. Skip traffic and parking - the best way to the Wells Fargo Center is SEPTA! Catch the Broad Street Line to NRG Station. No tickets? No problem. Watch the game at Xfinity Live! Check out this Perk before you go!
20191019 00:00 20191020 00:00 America/New_York Lets Go Flyers! <p>The Philadelphia Flyers play the Stars on Saturday, 10/19 at 7p. Skip traffic and parking - the best way to the Wells Fargo Center is SEPTA! Catch the Broad Street Line to NRG Station. No tickets? No problem. Watch the game at Xfinity Live! Check out this <a href="https://www.iseptaphilly.com/perk/159">Perk</a> before you go!</p> Wells Fargo Center, South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip
In This Moment
Don't miss In This Moment on Saturday, 10/19 at the Franklin Music Hall! Then on Sunday, Kevin Gates takes the stage! So easy to get here on SEPTA. Short walk from Jefferson or 8th Street Stations. The Route 47 rolls right there and it rolls all night long!
20191019 00:00 20191021 00:00 America/New_York In This Moment <p>Don't miss In This Moment on Saturday, 10/19 at the <a href="https://www.bowerypresents.com/greater-philly/shows/franklin-music-hall">Franklin Music Hall</a>! Then on Sunday, Kevin Gates takes the stage! So easy to get here on SEPTA. Short walk from Jefferson or 8th Street Stations. The Route 47 rolls right there and it rolls all night long!</p> 421 North 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-Treat at the Elmwood Park Zoo this Saturday, 10/19! Take part in a costume contest, trick-or-treating, entertainment and more! Take SEPTA's 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.
20191019 00:00 20191020 00:00 America/New_York Boo at the Zoo <p>Trick-or-Treat at the Elmwood Park Zoo this Saturday, 10/19! Take part in a costume contest, trick-or-treating, entertainment and more! Take SEPTA's 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, United States Plan Your Trip
Bouts On Broad
It's Bouts On Broad, Philly VS Dallas edition at the Met on Saturday, 10/19! Get there on SEPTA! Located on North Broad Street, The Met Philadelphia, the former Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House, is approximately 2 blocks south of the Girard Street Station & 3 blocks north of the Fairmount Station on the Broad Street Line. You can also take the Route 4 or Route 16 to Poplar and Broad Street. Or take the Route 15 Trolley to the Girard and Broad Street stop. This stop is approximately 2 blocks north of the venue. Click Plan Your Trip to find your best way there!
20191019 00:00 20191020 00:00 America/New_York Bouts On Broad <p class="event-title">It's Bouts On Broad, Philly VS Dallas edition at the Met on Saturday, 10/19! Get there on SEPTA! Located on North Broad Street, <a href="http://themetphilly.com/">The Met Philadelphia</a>, the former Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House, is approximately 2 blocks south of the Girard Street Station & 3 blocks north of the Fairmount Station on the Broad Street Line. You can also take the Route 4 or Route 16 to Poplar and Broad Street.<strong> </strong>Or take the Route 15 Trolley to the Girard and Broad Street stop. This stop is approximately 2 blocks north of the venue. Click Plan Your Trip to find your best way there!</p> The Met Philadelphia, North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Reading Terminal Market Harvest Festival
On Saturday, 10/19, Filbert Street will close down to make way for an urban farm with hay bales and corn stalks. Enjoy live entertainment and a beer garden along with an array of seasonal treats. So easy to get here on SEPTA. It's just steps from Jefferson Station or you can hop the Market-Frankford Line to 11th, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Trolley to 13th or Routes 17, 23, 33, 38, 44, 45, 48, 62, 78, 124 or 125.
20191019 00:00 20191020 00:00 America/New_York Reading Terminal Market Harvest Festival <p class="copy-paste-block">On Saturday, 10/19, Filbert Street will close down to make way for an urban farm with hay bales and corn stalks. Enjoy live entertainment and a beer garden along with an array of seasonal treats. So easy to get here on SEPTA. It's just steps from Jefferson Station or you can hop the Market-Frankford Line to 11th, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Trolley to 13th or Routes 17, 23, 33, 38, 44, 45, 48, 62, 78, 124 or 125.</p> 1200 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States 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
Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots comes to the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, 10/20. Going? Catch the Broad Street Line to NRG Station. Last stop!
20191020 00:00 20191021 00:00 America/New_York Twenty One Pilots <p>Twenty One Pilots comes to the <a href="https://www.iseptaphilly.com/destination/wellsfargocenter?center=39.902114760731095,-75.17254549999996&zoom=15">Wells Fargo Center</a> on Sunday, 10/20. Going? Catch the Broad Street Line to NRG Station. Last stop!</p> Wells Fargo Center, South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
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
Magic Shows
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 Magic Shows <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
Comedy Shows 😆
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 Comedy Shows 😆 <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
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
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre
See Hamilton, the record breaking musical in its first trip to Philadelphia.Take the Market-Frankford Line Line to 11th Street Station, the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust Station, or bus routes 12, 21, 23, 38, 42, and 45 to within walking distance of the theatre.
20190827 00:00 20191118 00:00 America/New_York Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre <p>See <a href="https://www.kimmelcenter.org/events-and-tickets/201920/rentals/mulan">Hamilton</a>, the record breaking musical in its first trip to Philadelphia.Take the Market-Frankford Line Line to 11th Street Station, the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust Station, or bus routes <a href="https://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/012.pdf">12</a>, <a href="https://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/021.pdf">21</a>, <a href="https://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/023.pdf">23</a>, <a href="https://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/038.pdf">38</a>, <a href="https://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/042.pdf">42</a>, and <a href="https://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/045.pdf">45</a> to within walking distance of the theatre.</p> Forrest Theatre, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Ragtime
Ragtime runs now thru 10/27 at the Arden Theatre in Old City! It's 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!
20190927 00:00 20191021 00:00 America/New_York Ragtime <p><em>Ragtime </em>runs now thru 10/27 at the <a href="https://ardentheatre.org/">Arden Theatre</a> in Old City! It's 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
Notorious RBG
Now thru January 12, 2010 see Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first-ever museum retrospective of the Supreme Court Justice-turned-pop-culture-icon, at the National Museum of American Jewish History. Tracing a career that traveled from trailblazer to pop-culture icon, the special exhibition explores her precedent-setting role on our nation’s highest court, as well as her varied roles as a student, life partner, mother, change-making lawyer, judge, and women’s rights pioneer. Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street/Independence Hall or Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, or 57.
20191004 00:00 20200113 00:00 America/New_York Notorious RBG <p>Now thru January 12, 2010 see <em>Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg</em>, the first-ever museum retrospective of the Supreme Court Justice-turned-pop-culture-icon, at the <a href="https://www.nmajh.org">National Museum of American Jewish History</a>. Tracing a career that traveled from trailblazer to pop-culture icon, the special exhibition explores her precedent-setting role on our nation’s highest court, as well as her varied roles as a student, life partner, mother, change-making lawyer, judge, and women’s rights pioneer. Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street/Independence Hall or Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, or 57.</p> 101 South Independence Ml East, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Matilda the Musical
Get tickets to see this classic story on stage from 10/5 to 10/27 in Media, PA!
20191005 00:00 20191028 00:00 America/New_York Matilda the Musical <p><a href="https://mediatheatre.org/matilda-the-musical-oct-2-27/">Get tickets</a> to see this classic story on stage from 10/5 to 10/27 in Media, PA! </p> Media Theater For The Performing Arts, East State Street, Media, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
Site/Sound: Revealing the Rail Park
Now thru 10/19, this multiweek art and community festival celebrates the past, present and future of the city's Rail Park with visual and sound-based installations, music performances and community workshops — all free and open to the public. A taiko-drumming event on Tuesday leads a week of activties, followed by a community workshop during Thursday's YèShì market, and a Family Day block party and a series of evening performances on Saturday. Best way there is SEPTA. Ride the Broad Street Line to Spring Garden, Regional Rail to Jefferson, Market-Frankford Line to 11th or Routes 23, 43, 47 or 61.
20191007 00:00 20191020 00:00 America/New_York Site/Sound: Revealing the Rail Park <p>Now thru 10/19, this <a href="https://sitesoundphl.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">multiweek art and community festival</a> celebrates the past, present and future of the city's Rail Park with visual and sound-based installations, music performances and community workshops — all free and open to the public. A <a href="https://sitesoundphl.org/events/taiko-drumming/" target="_blank">taiko-drumming event</a> on Tuesday leads a week of activties, followed by a <a href="https://sitesoundphl.org/events/community-workshop-at-the-2019-yeshi-chinatown-night-market/" target="_blank">community workshop</a> during Thursday's YèShì market, and a <a href="https://sitesoundphl.org/events/family-day/" target="_blank">Family Day</a> block party and a series of <a href="https://sitesoundphl.org/events/installation-performances-night-2/" target="_blank">evening performances</a> on Saturday. Best way there is SEPTA. Ride the Broad Street Line to Spring Garden, Regional Rail to Jefferson, Market-Frankford Line to 11th or Routes 23, 43, 47 or 61.</p> 1129 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip
