11-04-2025
Philly weekender: Bok Bar reopens and Otaku Fest
You know it's spring when Parks on Tap returns. The traveling beer garden sets up shop in the Azalea Garden near the Philly Art Museum.
Today-Friday, 4-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, noon-10pm
🎉 Rooftop bar season is upon us. South Philly's Bok Bar reopens Thursday. Stop by for tacos, beers or cocktails and enjoy views of the city. Hours vary.
🍽️ Last call for Dine Latino Restaurant Week.
Deals or special menus at more than two dozen restaurants run through Saturday.
🦸♀️ Embrace a full weekend of cosplay at Otaku Fest at Cherry Street Pier on the waterfront.
Also count on video game tourneys, dozens of vendors, panel discussions, food and drink. Friday-Sunday, hours vary.
🥳 Young professionals get their own night at the Barnes Foundation on Friday.
🎶 A pop-up exhibit on Saturday will spotlight Marian Anderson and the backstory of the singer's historic concert in 1939.
Runs 10am-4pm at the South Philly museum dedicated to the singer. Admission: $5
🖌 Stock up on arts supplies at Art Star's CRAP Bazaar on Saturday from 11am-4pm inside the Independence Visitor Center. It's a rummage sale of gently used and overstock supplies.
Plus: A spring pop-up market will set up shop nearby featuring a handful of local craft vendors.
🚗 Saturday is your chance to see a handful of early 20th-century cars out on the road in Southwest Philly. Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum's Demo Day will also feature a presentation about the autos. 11am-2pm
🛍️ Shop more than 50 vendors at the Ready, Set, Bloom Market under the El near 5 Sisters Ice Cream Parlor in Fishtown.
Saturday, 11am-5pm
Free live music, vendors, food and giveaways are on the agenda. Saturday, noon-7pm
🐕 Bring your pooch to Evil Genius brewery's Block Pawty on Saturday from noon-6pm in Fishtown.
This family-friendly event includes dog-themed vendors, food trucks, beer tents and music.
🚶🏿♀️Stop by Rittenhouse on Sunday when seven blocks will go car-free again from 10am-5pm. This week's schedule includes a stringband, bubbles, entertainment and double-dutch lessons.
