Today, April 13, 2026 | 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Kick off the week with a little cathartic group screaming! Brought to you in coordinated-yet-chaotic harmony, Philly’s own Bearded Ladies invite you to sing along to tunes fit for welcoming America’s 250th anniversary (with all the freedom of speech that entails).
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Now open (Wednesdays through Sundays)
Drink in Philly’s rich history with the return of this Independence Mall beer garden. Hosted right next to the Independence Visitor Center — within sight of the National Constitution Center and the Liberty Bell — the breezy beer garden features picnic tables, cozy hammocks, and a bevy of bites and drinks.
On the menu: eats like loaded hot dogs, cheesesteaks, flatbread pizzas and giant Philly pretzels (!), plus a variety of craft beer, wine and cocktails. The beer garden is free to enter, with weekday happy hours from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Liberty Beer Garden, 50 N. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia is about to raise a glass to 250 years. The Brewers Association has announced the official commemorative beer for the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America® (CBC®), coming to Philadelphia this April. It is a true beer born in the birthplace America. ‘Of the Brewers. By the Brewers. For the Brewers.’ is a 4.7% ABV pale lager brewed as a true industry collaboration across every tier of the brewing community. Yards Brewing Company in Northern Liberties was tapped to produce the beer, which is now in production in time for the event. The public can enjoy an exclusive limited release at the Yards Brewing taproom, at 500 Spring Garden. Supplies for the public first come first served.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is retracting the public health alert issued on April 1, 2026, for Walmart Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets with “Best If Used By” date “Feb 10 2027” produced by Dorada Foods after confirming that the product does not pose a public health concern.
The public health alert was originally issued based on routine surveillance sampling conducted by the New York State Department of Public Health that indicated elevated trace levels of lead. Because this product is commonly consumed by children, FSIS issued the alert to inform consumers of a potential risk.
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The Yards Real Ale Invitational returns later this month at Yards Brewing Company. Discover and sample over forty unique beers from the Mid-Atlantic’s finest brewing establishments at the region’s only cask-conditioned beer festival on April 12th from 12:30pm to 4:00pm. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Yards brewing facility, surrounded by towering walls of kegs, cans, and bottles, all while indulging in truly historic brews and enjoying live music, good food and even better company.
Real Ale isn’t your typical beerfest. What makes the Real Ale Invitational truly special is that it’s all about Real Ale; beer that is unfiltered, unpasteurized and has been naturally carbonated inside a cask. Yards has played a pivotal role in reviving this brewing method, a tradition that traces back to England, over the last thirty years with their renowned Extra Special Ale (ESA). A beer that they always keep available on cask at their taproom.
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Sophie’s BBQ is ready to bring their big bold flavors from the Main Line to Main Street Manayunk. Executive Chef/ Owner Greg Herman is teaming up with Melissa and Kevin Walter to fire up a full food menu inside the much-anticipated, coming-soon location for Love City Manayunk, at 4323 Main Street, in the former home of Fat Lady Brewing. The popular Havertown barbecue restaurant will offer barbecue favorites seven nights a week when Love City Manayunk opens later this spring. Menu selections will include Smokehouse Nachos, BBQ Sliders, Candy Bacon Mac, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Briskey Cheesesteak, Smoked Vegetarian Meatloaf, BBQ Coffee Rubber Briskey, Pulled Chicken, Pulled Pork Shoulder, BBQ Platter, St. Louis Ribs, Collard Greens, Mac N Cheese, Butterscotch Cornbread and more. Herman started his career many years ago in Manayunk and looks forward to returning to the food scene there. Sophie’s BBQ will take part in Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival on Sunday, April 19th. He invites the community to come say hello, meet the Sophie’s BBQ team and preview select menu items ahead of Love City’s grand opening. Dishes that day will be pay-as-you-go. Love City Brewing will also be pouring outside that day. Sopie’s BBQ’s flagship location in Havertown will continue to operate, and soon will announce its biggest spring event line-up and a new menu soon.
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Editor’s Note: Mar. 30, 2026 – The labels in this release were revised to remove unrelated product that was inadvertently included in the background of some photos.
* First Drop: Charcuterie Ice Cream Board Flight and Caramelized Garlic Toffee Pint
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia’s award-winning 1900s-inspired ice cream parlor and soda shop has exciting news heading into spring and summer season. The Franklin Fountain, located on Confectionery Row at 116 Market Street in Old City, announces a blitz of super-limited-edition, experimental new ice cream flavors. Starting in April, and each month moving forward, ice cream lovers are invited to try six new flavors monthly: four will be sold as an ice cream flight, and two additional flavors will debut in pints. These six new monthly flavors will not be available by the scoop. They will be sold on a first come first serve basis. For the first month, look for 15 Charcuterie Board Flights and 32 Caramelized Garlic Toffee Pints to debut Friday, April 3rd at 11:00am, with 32 Elderberry Goat Cheese Pints to debut on Friday, April 17th at 11am. Other monthly drops will include Tea Flights and Pints, Baked Goods, Herbs and more. With this weekend’s debut, The Franklin Fountain announces their summer hours, opening at 11:00am daily. Pints and flights will also be available at Franklin Ice Cream Bar (at 112 Market Street) once it fully opens for the season. Follow @franklinfountain on social media for the exact dates, times and quantities for the new flavors and for season opening information for Franklin Ice Cream Bar. For general information, also visit franklinfountain.com.
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A familiar pattern is taking shape in neighborhood nightlife. A regular walks into a bar to catch a match, notices a few screens showing odds movement and live sports coverage, then ends up in a conversation with people who came for the same reason but from very different circles. That moment matters. It shows how local bars and lounges are becoming social filters for digital play. They are turning individual mobile habits into group rituals, and they are doing it through atmosphere, timing, and shared attention.
For operators, venue owners, and platform watchers, the shift is worth studying closely. Local iGaming nights are not simply themed events built around betting culture. They are a modern update of the old bar invitation – meet here, watch together, talk through the action, stay for the social energy.
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The 14th Annual Garces Foundation Benefit will again unite dozens of Philadelphia’s top chefs and restaurants for a night of food, culture and community. Themed “One Delicious Evening, Infinite Impact,” this Artisan Night Market-inspired fundraiser will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel (900 Packer Avenue). Founded by James Beard Award-winning Iron Chef Jose Garces and Philadelphia dentist Dr. Beatriz Garces, the Foundation’s mission is to help Philadelphia’s immigrant community access healthcare, education and vital resources. Guests can support this mission by purchasing tickets for an evening filled with incredible flavors, vibrant Colombian music by Suena Cimarron, folkloric dancers from Colombia Mi Corazón Es Tuyo, paintings from renowned muralist Manuela Guillén, an artisan art market and a silent/live auction. Culinary highlights include unlimited bites from Amada, Amy’s Pastelillo’s, Bolo, Buena Onda, Cantina Dos Segundos, Cry Baby Pasta, El Mictlán, Emmett, Garces Trading Co., Gass & Main, Hardena, Heavy Metal Sausage, Izzy’s, Juana Tamale, Little Fish, Luk Fu, Mom-Mom’s Kitchen, Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft, Say She Ate, Sophie’s Kitchen, Tabachoy, Village Whiskey, Weckerly’s Ice Cream, White Yak, Wilder and more. Tickets are on sale for $125 per person at garcesfoundation.org/2026benefit. Special thank you to sponsors, including Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, Virtua Health, Free People, Designs by Danica, Komos Tequila, Stateside Vodka and Stateside Live!.
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