Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package: Key To Fun In Philly This Holiday Season

Winter-Only Package Includes Free Hotel Parking & A Free Philadelphia Sightseeing Pass™ For Two

Want visiting friends and relatives to enjoy a comfortable, relaxing, enjoyable holiday season in Philadelphia? Encourage them to book the

Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package,

a perks-packed deal that enables visitors to choose their own city adventure thanks to the inclusion of two free Philadelphia Sightseeing Passes — a first-time package perk. The hotel offer is available December 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020.

“The Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package wraps the city up into one big gift and gives visiting friends and relatives a relaxing place to stay, as well as tickets for the Philadelphia activities that most appeal to them,” said Jeff Guaracino, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA. “We wanted to give guests the freedom to choose, so we added the Philadelphia Sightseeing Pass into the package. This is a first-of-its-kind partnership for the tour company, which operates in 15 cities globally, and we’re glad to give package buyers the ability to select tickets for two attractions from a list of more than 30 options.”

The package includes:

Free hotel parking

, up to a $100 value for a two-night stay at a Center City hotel

Two free

Philadelphia Sightseeing Passes

, each valid for general admission tickets for two attractions (a $90 value)

Two free tickets for admission to and ice skate rental at

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

(a $28 value)

$25 restaurant card for

Garces Group Philadelphia restaurants

(Amada, Distrito, JG Domestic, The Olde Bar, Tinto, Village Whiskey, Volvér)

$10

Lyft credit

for new and existing customers

Well known for its overnight hotel parking, the package (valued at up to $253) is available at 44 hotels for one- or two-night stays. Visitors can book the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package or see redemption details anytime at

visitphilly.com/overnight

. At hotel check-in, guests will also receive redemption details for all perks.

Philadelphia Sightseeing Passes

Upon check-in, guests receive two Philadelphia Sightseeing flex passes. Each pass is good for use at two select Philadelphia attractions or tours (see list below). Each pass automatically activates at the first attraction visited. Passes must be redeemed at the ticket booth of the selected attraction. Passes expire March 2, 2020. More info at

sightseeingpass.com/en/philadelphia/attractions

76 Carriage Company – Franklin Footsteps Walking Tour,

phillytour.com

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University,

ansp.org

Adventure Aquarium (Camden, NJ),

adventureaquarium.com

African American Museum in Philadelphia,

aampmuseum.org

Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial,

battleshipnewjerseyorg

Betsy Ross House,

historicphiladelphia.org

Campo’s Combo: cheesesteak, beverage, chips and bite-sized dessert,

camposdeli.com

City Hall Tower Tour,

phlvisitorcenter.com/CityHallTowerTour

The Constitutional

Walking Tour,

theconstitutional.com

Eastern State Penitentiary,

easternstate.org

Franklin’s Grave and Christ Church Burial Ground,

christchurchphila.org

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia Candlelight Walking Tour,

ghosttour.com

Grim Philly Twilight Tours – Vampires, Sex & Ghost Tour,

grimphilly.com

Grim Philly Twilight Tours – Witches and Ghosts,

grimphilly.com

Independence Seaport Museum,

phillyseaport.org

Independence Tour – Walking Tour,

bowtietours.com

Museum of the American Revolution,

amrevmuseum.org

National Constitution Center,

constitutioncenter.org

National Liberty Museum,

libertymuseum.org

National Museum of American Jewish History,

nmajh.org

One Liberty Observation Deck,

phillyfromthetop.com

Penn Museum,

penn.museum

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA),

pafa.org

Philadelphia Museum of Art,

philamuseum.org

Philadelphia Sightseeing Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour,

philadelphiasightseeingtours.com

Philly Tour Hub – Center City Holiday Tour,

phillytourhub.com

Philly Tour Hub – History in HD Walking Tour,

phillytourhub.com

Philly Tour Hub – Italian Market Immersion Walking Tour,

phillytourhub.com

Scavenger Hunts – Philadelphia,

sightseeingpass.com/en/philadelphia/attractions

Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour,

spiritsof76.com

The Franklin Institute,

fi.edu

The Mütter Museum,

muttermuseum.org

Wharton Esherick Museum (Malvern, PA),

whartonesherickmuseum.org

VISIT PHILADELPHIA

is our name and our mission. As the region’s official tourism marketing agency, we build Greater Philadelphia’s image, drive visitation and boost the economy.

On Greater Philadelphia’s official visitor website and blog,

visitphilly.com

and

uwishunu.com

, visitors can explore things to do, upcoming events, themed itineraries and hotel packages. Compelling photography and videos, interactive maps and detailed visitor information make the sites effective trip-planning tools. Along with Visit Philly social media channels, the online platforms communicate directly with consumers. Travelers can also call and stop into the Independence Visitor Center for additional information and tickets.

Philadelphia CBP Seizes $130,000 in Counterfeit Designer Handbags from Hong Kong

December, 2019

PHILADELPHIA

– Looks like there will be a few less ladies designer brand handbags under the Christmas tree this year.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized a shipment of 37 counterfeit Louis Vuitton handbags Thursday that arrived in Philadelphia from Hong Kong. If authentic, the handbags would have had a manufacturer suggested retail price of $130,610. They were destined to an address in Logan Township, N.J.

Counterfeit Louis Vuitton handbags

The shipment of three boxes initially arrived November 25 manifested as “Lady Bag Sample.” CBP officers suspected the shipment to be counterfeit and detained it.

CBP officers worked with CBP’s Consumer Products and Mass Merchandising

Centers for Excellence and Expertise

, the agency’s trade experts and verified through the trademark holder that the products were counterfeit.

“Customs and Border Protection officers encounter a wide variety of counterfeit consumer goods, like these trademark-infringing handbags, and we continue to work with our trade and consumer safety partners to identify and seize counterfeit products when we encounter them,” said Casey Durst, Director of Field Operations for CBP’s Baltimore Field Office. “CBP urges consumers to protect themselves and their families by purchasing authentic consumer goods from reputable vendors.”

CBP protects businesses and consumers every day through an aggressive

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) enforcement program

. Importation of counterfeit merchandise can cause significant revenue loss, damage the U.S. economy, and threaten the health and safety of the American people.

On a typical day in 2018, CBP officers seized $3.7 million worth of products with IPR violations. Learn more about what CBP did during \”

A Typical Day

\” in 2018.

In fiscal year (FY) 2018, the number of IPR seizures decreased by 333 seizures to 33,810 from 34,143 in FY 2017. The total estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of the seized goods, had they been genuine, increased to nearly $1.4 billion from over $1.2 billion in FY 2017. Read more

2018 IPR Enforcement Statistics

As a result of CBP enforcement efforts, ICE Homeland Security Investigations agents arrested 381 individuals, obtained 296 indictments, and received 260 convictions related to intellectual property crimes in 2018.

CBP\’s

border security mission

is led at ports of entry by CBP officers from the Office of Field Operations. Please visit

CBP Ports of Entry

to learn more about how CBP’s Office of Field Operations secures our nation’s borders.

Learn more about CBP at

CBP.gov

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation\’s borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

What is a Smart City?

PHILADELPHIA PA–In 2017, the City launched the SmartCityPHL initiative to help improve service delivery for its broad community of residents, businesses, and visitors. While developing a roadmap to guide this initiative, we engaged community members and organizations in workshops designed to build a shared foundation for how technology can make Philadelphia a better place to live.

At its most basic level, the

SmartCityPHL Roadmap

defines a smart city as one that uses data and technology to improve the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit our diverse city.

To further shape the development of smart city projects and technology, we identified four guiding principles unique to Philadelphia’s approach:

Locally-inspired:

We will pursue projects that accurately reflect the needs of Philadelphia’s communities and use the unique assets, culture, and existing resources present in the city.

Innovative:

We will grow our capacity for research, discovery, piloting and evaluation to develop creative solutions to municipal challenges.

Equitable:

We will strive to engage and invest in our diverse communities so that all Philadelphians can benefit from and contribute ideas to smart city activities.

Collaborative:

We will collaborate on project development and implementation with stakeholders and partners from government, private sector, startup, civic technology, academia, and local neighborhoods.

These goals represent primary considerations when forming and evaluating SmartCityPHL projects.

Pitch & Pilot

, a new program designed to identify and test innovative approaches to municipal challenges, is a prime example of putting these principles into practice. The SmartCityPHL guidelines drive Pitch & Pilot’s process of choosing challenges, soliciting and evaluating proposals, and assessing the success of a pilot project. Our goals for this exciting initiative are to engage Philadelphia’s diverse community and work together to discover solutions to the city’s challenges.

Learn more about how Pitch &Pilot supports the overall goals of SmartCityPHL.

Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party

PHILADELPHIA PA–Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) will host the 64th annual

Archbishop’s Benefit for Children

Christmas Party

benefitting nearly 500

children and youth in grades Pre-K through five. This year’s theme is “Happy Birthday, Baby Jesus!”

The

Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party

will kick off with a live Nativity scene on the front steps of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center (APC) featuring students from Saint Raymond of Peñafort School (Philadelphia). Highlights include live animals, a performance by the Divina Uncion Choir, and a Las Posadas presentation commemorating the journey that Joseph and Mary made in search of a safe refuge where Mary could give birth to the Savior.

Thursday, December 19, 2019

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Archdiocesan Pastoral Center

222 North 17th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Following the live Nativity scene, the celebration will officially kick off at the Philadelphia 201 hotel located directly across from the APC.

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.

will greet the children and join in on the festivities. Reverend Christopher M. Walsh, Pastor of Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish (Philadelphia), will serve as the emcee for the event.

Thursday, December 19, 2019

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Philadelphia 201 Hotel

17th Street between Race and Vine Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Children and youth will enjoy an afternoon filled with performances, sing-a-longs, snacks, and more. In addition, children will be treated to a surprise visit from Santa who will distribute gifts to all in attendance. Student volunteers from Archdiocesan High Schools throughout the five-county region will serve as Santa’s elves.

The event will be streamed live from

Archbishop Chaput’s Facebook page

as well as the

Catholic Social Services Facebook page

The Archbishop’s Benefit for Children (ABC)

is a year-round fundraising effort that provides necessary support to help ensure the vitality of CSS’ youth programs for children and families of all faiths throughout the five-county metropolitan area comprising the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. These programs provide help and create hope for thousands of children each year, including children with disabilities, at-risk children, and dependent or court-adjudicated youth. All children in need are served regardless of background and faith.

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Editor’s Note:

For more information or to make a donation in support of the Archbishop’s Christmas Benefit for Children, please visit

Archbishop’s Benefit for Children

JEROME BY DAVE WOLFE

ARTIST Dave Wolfe

Vol. 6 No. 26 (Dec. 15, 2019)

Editor\’s Note: Each Sunday morning we post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe. Dave has been drawing since he was 5 years old, he knew he wanted to be a cartoonist at the age of 8. He’s been distributing his comics in school since 3rd grade. (click image to enlarge)

Tips to Make the Most of Your Small House

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(Dec. 14, 2019)–Not everyone is lucky to have a huge and spacious house. Considering the cost of real estate these days, you\’re already lucky even to own a house. Despite having a small place, you can still make it look great. After decorating your

place, you will be proud to call it home.

Invest in multi-purpose furniture

You can find furniture that you can use for a variety of purposes. For instance, furniture that\’s useful as a sofa in the morning, but a bed at night. You can also have a mirror which converts to a flat-screen television when reversed. The good thing is that you can have everything you need despite having limited space.

Opt for a minimalistic approach

You can change the way you view home decoration. Instead of buying as many items as you can, you could reduce them. A minimalist approach allows your space to look more spacious and creates an illusion of comfort.

Use blinds instead of curtains

When using blinds, you can create a seamless connection between your house and the outdoor space. It feels like the world is your home. Curtains are restricting and will make your room look even smaller. Apart from using blinds, you also have to invest in a large mirror. It tricks you into thinking that there\’s more depth in your home when it\’s only the reflection of one side.

Always keep it

organized

You can\’t afford to have a messy home when it\’s already small, to begin with. The place will look even more cramped. Each time you take something out, you need to return it properly. For instance, if you read a book, you have to return it to the shelf once you finish.

Invest in built-in furniture

Sometimes, it’s difficult to find furniture that fits your needs. The available choices don’t always fit. You might end up choosing the best option, but it’s not perfect. The best alternative is built-in furniture like a

fitted wardrobe UK

specialists design and install. If you have one, you will find it easy to customize the design to match your space, preference and budget. You can also determine the specific area where the furniture will be suitable. You might have to spend a bit more for fitted furniture, but it looks amazing. It’s also practical.

Keep it simple

You might feel inspired to follow the design ideas you see in magazines. The problem is that you don\’t have the luxury of such space. You have to settle for the small area you have. Despite that, you can still make your home amazing. You just need to be smart in determining the perfect design. Keep it simple but stunning.

Start by listing everything you want to see in your house and what you need to have. From there, you can decide what else you need to purchase. If you can afford to move to a bigger house in the future or opt for remodelling, it would also be an excellent idea.

Image:

https://unsplash.com/photos/EMWgB-BTyh0

*PATCO Connects Public to Events & Attractions on Both Sides of the Delaware

Wintergarden at Dilworth Park

November 8 – February 23

Franklin Square Holiday Festival

November 14 – December 31

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

November 23 – January 1

Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 28

Comcast Holiday Spectacular & Market

November 28 – January 1

Christmas Village

November 28 – December 24

Macy\’s Light Show

November 29 – December 31

Christmas Underwater at the Aquarium

November 29 – December 30

Holiday Happenings in Collingswood

November 29 – December 22

Haddonfield Candlelight Shopping

November 29 – December 22

The Nutcracker

December 6 – December 31

PATCO Silver Sleigh

December 7

Camden Children\’s Garden Santa

December 7

Milk & Cookies with Santa at the Aquarium

December 8, 14, & 21

Holiday PJ Party with Santa at Dilworth Park

December 8 & 15

Art in the Sky: Holiday Craft Bazaar

December 15

For additional events near PATCO stations, search #RidePATCO on social media.

MRC Volunteers Strengthen Communities during the Holiday Season and Beyond

The holiday season is a time for giving. We spend hours (sometimes weeks, months…) searching for and picking out the perfect gifts for friends and family. Many of us donate to non-profits and charitable organizations. We even give to ourselves – often taking important time off to unwind and connect with our loved ones.

The holidays also offer an opportunity to give our time and skills to volunteer organizations and think of new ways to connect with our communities. This holiday season, consider donating your time to improve the health of your community by volunteering with the

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

The MRC is a national network of more than 175,000 volunteers located throughout the United States and its territories. MRC units organize, train, and utilize local volunteers to prepare for and respond to emergencies. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals as well as other community members without healthcare backgrounds.

Although volunteering is important all year, winter typically brings a predictable but dangerous series of threats to community health across the country: colder temperatures, winter storms, and power outages.

In January and February 2019, MRC volunteers from across the country – from the Pacific Northwest to New England to the Gulf Coast – devoted more than 700 hours in response to these winter emergencies.

To help their communities weather the storms, MRC volunteers staffed warming centers and overnight shelters; provided call center support at emergency operations centers; assisted with charging stations during extended power outages for residents to charge electricity-dependent equipment and devices; and performed door-to-door wellness checks on residents who may be home bound and without power.

In addition to weather-related events, many MRC units are busy during the winter months keeping their communities healthy by combating the flu virus. MRC volunteers administer vaccines and provide logistical support at hundreds of flu clinics in their local communities, including those held at community events, health departments, and schools. These events provide MRC units with opportunities to test their capabilities to respond to a pandemic or other incident requiring mass dispensing.

All of these activities build communities that are healthier, better prepared, and more resilient. If you are interested in serving your community – whether this holiday season, this winter, or any other time throughout the year – I invite you to

find an MRC unit near you

, talk to your local coordinator, and ask what their needs are and how you may be able to serve.

CNBNews Hunting/Fishing Delaware: Fish & Wildlife Police Blotter

Reminder for the week: Waterfowl hunters, check your gear

for prohibited lead shot, ensure your boats are weather and safety ready

DOVER (Dec. 13, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 2-8 made 2,239 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 12 citations. Officers responded to 44 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. A Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police in the Community

On Dec. 7, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers discussed their role and reviewed safe hunting practices, hunting laws, and what to expect when checked by an officer in the field with attendees of a Hunter Education Class held at the Little Creek Hunter Education Training Center.

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Actions

On Dec. 11-12, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers and Wildlife Section staff responded to reports of black bear sightings in and near Wilmington, and worked with multiple agencies with the intent of capturing and relocating the bear. The bear evaded capture and appears to have left Delaware as there have been no recent documented sightings.

Citations issued by category, with the number of charges in parentheses, included:

Wildlife Conservation:

Possession of unlawfully taken game – antlerless deer (1), failure to check antlerless deer within 24 hours (1), failure to tag antlerless deer (1), removing antlerless deer parts prior to checking (1), and trespass to hunt (1).

Fisheries Conservation:

Commercial:

Failure to tag oysters (1).

Public Safety:

Possession, purchase, ownership, or control of a firearm, deadly weapon, or ammunition by a person prohibited (3) and failure to display required hunter orange during a firearms deer season (1).

Other:

Driving with a suspended or revoked license (1) and driving at an unreasonable speed (1).

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife recognizes and thanks the majority of anglers, hunters, and boaters who comply with and support Delaware’s fishing, hunting, and boating laws and regulations. The public are encouraged to report fish, wildlife, and boating violations to the Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police by calling 302-739-4580 or through the DENRP Tip app on a smartphone, which can be downloaded free of charge by searching “DENRP Tip” via the Google Play Store or the iTunes App Store. Wildlife violations may also be reported anonymously to Operation Game Theft by calling 800-292-3030, going online to

http://de.gov/ogt

, or using the DENRP Tip app. Verizon customers can connect to Operation Game Theft directly by dialing #OGT.

Are you AWARE?

With the last 2019 regular waterfowl hunting season split opening today, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police remind waterfowl hunters to continue to check their hunting gear bags, coats, boats, and any other gear to make sure they are not carrying lead shot.

Non-toxic shot, as approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is required for all waterfowl hunting within the State of Delaware. There are no exceptions. For a list of currently approved non-toxic shot types visit

http://flyways.us/faq/what-type-shot-approved-non-toxic-us

Also, if you are waterfowl hunting from a boat, please ensure that you have all the required safety equipment and cold weather equipment and supplies on board.

For more information on waterfowl hunting and boating safety requirements in Delaware, click on

2019-2020 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide

Philadelphia\’s Live Music Scene Sounds So Good

Venues Large & Small Attract All Genres of Musicians

Renowned for its live music scene, Philadelphia’s vibrant rock, rap, jazz and pop venues showcase some of world’s most

buzzed-about musicians. Philly is where The Roots, Pink, McCoy Tyner, Meek Mill, Santigold, Cayetana, Jill Scott, Christian McBride and The War on Drugs all came up. (Marian Anderson, Mario Lanza and Billie Holliday all called Philadelphia home, as did the legendary Sigma Sound Studios and The Sound of Philadelphia.) Philly hosts Jay Z’s

Made in America

festival and recently welcomed back

The Met Philadelphia

, an elegant former opera house reborn as a concert hall.

Here are places to catch the latest, greatest live music performances in Philadelphia:

Jazz Spaces

Chris’ Jazz Café –

The longest-operating jazz club in Philly hosts live jazz six nights a week. Performances by local, national and international artists accompany an all-day menu of lunch and dinner, punctuated by a popular happy hour and a late-night bar menu. Chris’ stays open until 2 a.m. and is closed Sundays. 1421 Sansom Street, (215) 568-3131,

chrisjazzcafe.com

Paris

Bistro & Jazz Cafe –

Thursday through Sunday, this Chestnut Hill spot, now under the ownership of local restaurateurs Robert and Vanessa Mullen with longtime chef Al Paris, hosts local musicians playing jazz standards and songs from the

Great American Songbook

. Also on offer: a full menu of classic French food and drinks. 8235 Germantown Avenue, (215) 242-6200,

parisbistro.net

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts –

This performance space and educational center promotes jazz—past, present and future—with workshops, classes, private lessons and concerts. 736-738 S. Broad Street, (215) 893-9912,

clefclubofjazz.org

Relish –

Southern cuisine and politician patrons are Relish’s signatures, but the West Oak Lane hotspot is also a destination for live contemporary jazz, soul and R & B three nights a week. Two shows on Thursday and three shows on Friday and Saturday feature local musicians who hold the art form in high reverence. 7152 Ogontz Avenue, (215), 276-0170,

relishphiladelphia.com

SOUTH Jazz Kitchen –

This restaurant and jazz club is the latest venture of the Bynum brothers, owners of Warmdaddy’s, Relish and the Green Soul. The intimate space serves elevated Southern cuisine and seats around 70 for live music six nights a week. 600 N. Broad Street, (215) 600-0220,

southrestaurant.net

Time –

This Midtown Village whiskey bar, dining room and jazz club hosts live music nightly, and smooth tunes fill the whole place. 1315 Sansom Street, (215) 985-4800,

timerestaurant.net

Warmdaddy’s –

A stylish waterfront venue and down-home vibe match Warmdaddy’s Southern menu and nightly lineup of national jazz, blues and R&B artists. Cover charge varies. 1400 S. Columbus Boulevard, (215) 462-2000,

warmdaddys.com

Alternative Music Venues

First Unitarian Church –

In a religious sanctuary built in 1885, locally based R5 Productions’ puts on all-ages concerts featuring local and touring bands playing indie rock and punk. On occasion, intimate seated shows take place in the chapel or main sanctuary. 2125 Chestnut Street,

r4productions.com

Kung Fu Necktie –

South Kensington, below the Market-Frankford El train, is the hiding place for this intimate destination for local and touring indie, hardcore, punk, hip-hop, metal acts and, on weekends, DJ parties. 1250 N. Front Street, (215) 291-4919,

kungfunecktie.com

PhilaMOCA –

Callowhill’s circa 1865 Finney & Son building, a former mausoleum showroom, served as headquarters for Diplo’s Mad Decent label in the mid-2000s. More recently, it’s hosted some of the most buzzed-about indie acts, plus film screenings, live comedy and art shows. (The city’s department of Licenses and Inspections closed the venue in September 2019, but it’s on track to reopen in early 2020.) 531 N. 12th Street, (215) 519-9651,

philamoca.org

The Rotunda –

University City’s alcohol-free and admission-free (unless otherwise noted) community hosts world music, soul, hip-hop, rock, jazz, experimental and other types of music. When bands aren’t playing there, the socially conscious venue attracts crowds for movies; live dance, spoken-word and theater; art exhibits, classes, workshops; and youth programs. 4014 Walnut Street,

therotunda.org

Underground Arts –

Tucked into the city’s burgeoning Eraserhood, this lower-level space caters to a creative crowd with genres of live music that run the spectrum. The venue holds up to 600 people. 1200 Callowhill Street, (215) 627-1332,

undergroundarts.org

Union Transfer –

Local and touring indie, punk, hardcore and hip-hop acts hit the stage at this Spring Garden venue, known for its excellent acoustics stage and spacious, scalable capacity room that holds from 500 to 1,200 concertgoers. 1026 Spring Garden Street, (215) 232-2100,

utphilly.com

Bars with Live Music

Boot & Saddle –

What was once the city’s only country and western bar, known for its Vegas-style neon sign that hung dormant for decades, has been restored and transformed into popular restaurant and bar with local and national acts of all genres most nights of the week. 1131 S. Broad Street, (267) 639-4528,

bootandsaddlephilly.com

Bourbon and Branch Restaurant and Bar –

Designed with prime acoustics in mind, this Northern Liberties spot, which offers a full menu of salads, sandwiches and vegan entrees in a rustic setting, has a stage fit with theater curtains, recycled cedar pallets and live edge black walnut fixtures. On most nights, patrons can listen to jazz, indie rock, cabaret, hip-hop and other genres upstairs. 705 N. 2nd Street, (215) 238-0660,

bourbonandbranchphilly.com

City Winery –

In 2019, Fashion District Philadelphia welcomed an outpost of a nationally expanding concept: A wine bar and a live music venue, where table service is available during every concert. Performers here include Yuna, Phillip Phillips and Bilal. 990 Filbert Street, (267) 479-7373,

citywinery.com/philadelphia

The Fire –

This snug Northern Liberties dive bar is the city’s oldest family-owned original music club, with the stage where John Legend started his career and Maroon 5, My Chemical Romance and Jason Mraz played early on. The Fire showcases local, national and international indie rock, punk, heavy metal and glam pop acts, as well as album-release parties and the oldest continuously running free open mic on Mondays. 410-412 W. Girard Avenue, (215) 923-3477,

thefirephilly.com

Franky Bradley’s –

Bar owner Mark Bee (of Silk City and N. 3rd) packs his tucked-away, two-story venue with a varied lineup of acts, including dance, cabaret and burlesque. Downstairs, patrons can enjoy a full menu of appetizers, sandwiches and entrees; upstairs, there’s room for 200 to get down. 1320 Chancellor Street, (215) 735-0735,

frankybradleys.com

Heritage –

This Northern Liberties spot offers another option to grab delicious food and see great bands under one roof. The venue hosts nightly performances by local and up-and-coming acts, and on Sundays, there’s a bluegrass brunch. 914 N. 2nd Street, (215) 627-7500,

heritage.life

Johnny Brenda’s –

This former dive bar turned hip Fishtown landmark has a stage that’s rarely empty—and pint glasses that are always filled. Past headliners include Sufjan Stevens, Wire, Grizzly Bear and Jim James. Other JB highlights: an all-local, all-draft beer list and a popular restaurant on the first floor that serves food until 1 a.m.—perfect for a post-show bite and brew. Fun fact: This popular spot made an appearance in

Creed

, the seventh installment in the Rocky franchise. 1201 N. Frankford Avenue, (215) 739-9684,

johnnybrendas.com

The Locks at Sona

–

The intimate acoustic space above Irish-leaning Manayunk gastropub Sona Pub & Kitchen favors locals such as Kenn Kweder and also hosts nationally known artists such as Ryan McMullan, Molly Tuttle and C. J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, plus larger acts like Citizen Cope. 4417 Main Street, 2nd floor,

thelocksmusic.com

MilkBoy –

Two MilkBoy locations showcase up-and-coming and under-the-radar bands—and a food and drink menu that’s as creative as the lineups. Largely fashioned from reclaimed materials, the eco-aware spots amuse audiences with live performances nearly nightly. 1100 Chestnut Street,

milkboyphilly.com

; 401 South Street,

milkboysouthstreet.com

, (215) 925-MILK (6455)

Ortlieb’s –

Northern Liberties’ former jazz club now stages a variety of live rock music and serves a menu of Tex-Mex favorites. 847 N. 3rd Street, (267) 324-3348,

ortliebsphilly.com

Mid- to Large Music Venues

The Fillmore Philly –

Philadelphia’s version of the famed San Francisco rock club offers several spaces for local, national and international acts. The 2,500-person-capacity main room boasts unbeatable sight lines, while The Foundry serves as a 450-person club within the club for more intimate concerts and DJ parties. The Ajax Bar serves libations before, during and after shows, and Wolfgang Puck provides food and drink throughout the venue. 29 E. Allen Street, (215) 309-0150,

thefillmorephilly.com

Franklin Music Hall –

One of the larger venues in Philadelphia, formerly known as the Electric Factory, draws national acts that fill the 2,500-person-capacity room. Standing room at stage level is typically all-ages; a balcony with unbeatable views and a full bar accommodates the 21+ crowd. Past headliners: David Bowie, Miley Cyrus and Jay-Z. 421 N. 7th Street, (215) 627-1332,

bowerypresents.com

The Met Philadelphia

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Bob Dylan christened the stage when this 110-year-old former opera house debuted as a 3,400-seat modern music venue. Concert promoter Live Nation partnered in the $56 million refurbishment of the space, which continues a renaissance along North Broad Street that includes new restaurants, apartments and retail. 858 N. Broad Street, (215) 309-0112,

themetphilly.com

Tower Theater –

Although on the edge of city limits, this venue has spent decades as a major player in the local music scene. Opened as a movie house in 1927, converted into a concert hall in 1972, the Tower blends old-world aesthetics with amazing acoustics—and has played an integral role in the careers of Bruce Springsteen and David Bowie, with later performances from the likes of Lauryn Hill and Kanye West. 69th & Ludlow Streets, (610) 352-2887,

thetowerphilly.com

TLA –

South Street’s largest venue gives concertgoers a more personal environment to enjoy well-known DJs (Jauz), emo bands (Dashboard Confessional), rap (Young Dolph) and pop (Ella Mai) acts. The venue features two bars and a 21+ mezzanine. 334 South Street, (215) 922-1011,

tlaphilly.com

Trocadero Theatre –

This former vaudeville house in Chinatown gives fans the chance to attend shows large and small, with a main room for up to 1,200 ticket holders and a smaller room that holds 250 for shows by international bands, hip-hop artists and indie rockers. 1003 Arch Street, (215) 922-6888,

thetroc.com

World Cafe Live –

The brick-and-mortar outpost of the University of Pennsylvania’s indie radio station serves food, drinks—and live music. Upstairs, The Lounge houses a full-service restaurant with eclectic tunes most nights of the week. The downstairs music hall offers food service for a larger crowd and hosts well-known bands. 3025 Walnut Street, (215) 222-1400,

worldcafelive.com

Major Venues

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts –

The anchor of the Avenue of the Arts includes the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Merriam Theater and the Academy of Music, presenters of live musical theater, dance, jazz, classical and popular performances for broad and diverse audiences—and the performance home of eight esteemed resident companies. They are: The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philly POPS®, Opera Philadelphia, the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Pennsylvania Ballet, PHILADANCO and the Curtis Institute of Music. Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad Street; Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad Street; Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad Street, (215) 893-1999,

kimmelcenter.org

Wells Fargo Center –

The South Philly home of the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers hosts big-name performers and accommodates sellout crowds. Billy Joel, The Rolling Stones, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Madonna, Elton John, Justin Timberlake and hometown favorite Pink have all made music here. 3601 S. Broad Street, (215) 336-3600,

wellsfargocenterphilly.com

Outdoor Performance Spaces

Dell Music Center –

Come spring and summer, this 5,200-person Fairmount Park amphitheater has long been known for jazz, soul and hip-hop greats, from the late Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald to Keith Sweat, Patti LaBelle, Ne-Yo and Erykah Badu. 2400 Strawberry Mansion Drive, (215) 685-9564,

thedellmusiccenter.com

Mann Center for the Performing Arts –

Founded in the 1930s as the summer home of The Philadelphia Orchestra, this open-air West Fairmount Park venue presents a range of orchestral, pop, indie and rock concerts, as well as arts education and community outreach programs that focus on everything from dance to drumming. 5201 Parkside Avenue, (215) 546-7900,

manncenter.org

BB&T Pavilion –

Across the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey, this laidback, picturesque amphitheater is perfect for enjoying The Lumineers, Journey and Dave Matthews Band concerts in summer; after dark, lawn-dwellers enjoy a breathtaking view of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia city skyline. In fall and winter, it transforms into an indoor venue, with past performances by The 1975 and Mumford & Sons. 1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden, NJ, (856) 365-1300,

livenation.com

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