From Pi Lam , the co-ed University of Pennsylvania frat-turned-indie rock venue, to R5 Productions , a DIY promotions agency that helps small bands land shows, Philadelphia is full of energetic musicians and fans dedicated to quality live music in an accessible way.
Federal Donuts is so good, you'll never eat at Dunkin Donuts again. Scoring a donut here is a feat in and of itself -- there are a limited amount made per day, and if you come too late, they'll all be gone.
But if you do nab one, you'll get to try the yummiest donuts you've ever had in flavors like sea salt and chocolate, sticky bun, cookies and cream, gingerbread, strawberry lavender, vanilla spice and "crumberry. The Philadelphia Eagles have the best fight song of any football team. Redskins fans might disagree.
But there's nothing to get you revved up like hearing 67, people sing "Fly, Eagles, Fly" in one spirited, drunken chorus. Boathouse Row is one of the most beautiful places to run, bike and stroll. Running along the edge of the Schuylkill River, this row of historic boathouses are not only the site of regattas dating back to the 19th century but also a stunning visual treat at night, when the edges of each boathouse are lit up in twinkling white lights.
It boasts some of the most accessible, scenic races for runners. Philadelphia is not only the site of one of the 30 Rock'n'Roll Half Marathons, it also has the insanely popular Broad Street Run, the nation's largest mile race, which draws over 40, runners each spring. It's bursting with a vibrant arts community, including numerous artist-run collectives. The fiercely independent, community-driven arts scene fosters individual artists and encourages collaboration, an effort exemplified by the recent CITYWIDE project , which brought nearly 20 collectives together to exchange ideas and art.
Some of the best restaurateurs in the world have set up shop in Philadelphia. Stephen Starr was named "Restaurateur of the Year. Marc Vetri is a James Beard Award winner.
Between these big names and numerous other world-class chefs, Philly's restaurant scene is bursting with talent and ingenuity. Don't believe us? Go have a meal at Buddakan. Fairmount Park is one of the largest city-owned parks in the country. Hailed as the longest-running drag show in the city, this show is a reliable Thursday evening feature of a local bar that draws a diverse crowd.
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Living in an Apartment. It happens every year -- the house-pissing. In addition to being a wonderful residential area lined with quiet cobblestone streets and historic red-brick buildings, Queen Village also has the misfortune of butting up against Pennsport. The Mummers are a local institution -- sort of a cross between a provincial circus and Mardi Gras, with string bands, colorful outfits, lots of makeup, full bladders, and a nasty, longstanding tradition of overt racism, misogyny, and homophobia.
Later that day a year-old man was walking his dog when he was allegedly set upon "by a group of drunk Mummers who punched him in the face and called him 'ft. When the proper parade is over, the Mummers march back from Center City and head down Second St -- colloquially known as "Two St" -- and the house-pissing begins, abundant and sometimes en masse.
I tried to appeal to his sense of reason, shouting something about how he shouldn't do that because someone lives there, and he wouldn't want someone pissing on his house which I assume is just a soggy cardboard box behind the Acme on Passyunk Ave. And besides, not pissing on a house really ought to be a prerequisite -- perhaps even the prerequisite -- for living in anything remotely resembling a society.
He was unmoved. He kept right on pissing, but he multitasked by cursing me out over his shoulder. At least he didn't turn around. That's what passes for decorum among Mummers, and I was grateful for it. No one seemed surprised when a living Cabbage Patch doll deliberately vomited on a little girl at a Phillies game. It isn't that the Mummers couldn't exist anywhere else. Maybe they could. But they don't exist anywhere else, which is probably better for all those other places than it is for Philadelphia.
It's why no one seemed surprised when a living Cabbage Patch doll deliberately vomited on a little girl at a Phillies game. Of course it is. The guy who played him that day is dead. Pour out some milk and cookies for him and let him be. My buddy Luke came to town to cover it. On the way to the fight, we saw one man chasing another man down Broad St. Not the sidewalk, but the center of the street.
The chasee looked concerned, perhaps because the guy doing the chasing was carrying what appeared to be a length of pipe.
Luke asked me if "beating pipes" are standard issue in Philly. I could not definitively say no. Like it or not, the knucklehead minority too often serves as an avatar for the otherwise pleasant majority.
There was a time, for instance, when there was a jail in the concrete underbelly of infamous Veterans Stadium, longtime home of the Eagles and Phillies and some of the supposedly worst sports fans in America. There was a need for it, I suppose, but the hilarious part was the almost perverse civic pride in it, as though the makeshift jail underscored just how tough Philly is, and how tough you needed to be to live here, or at least go to Eagles games here.
I passed through that jail once when I was in college after trying to sneak the better part of a case of beer into a game. There were a handful of drunks down there and it smelled of vomit and that was it. It was hardly Midnight Express. I was in and out in about 15 minutes. But the truth about the jail mattered less at the time, and certainly in retrospect, than what it said about us. Reputation is the key to understanding Philly.
How we perceive ourselves and how others perceive us. It's telling that Philly is tougher for outsiders to comprehend and embrace than the city's most recognizable totem. Or walk among dinosaur bones and dioramas featuring animals from all over the world at The Academy of Natural Sciences.
Photo via philorch. Love the fine arts? Philadelphia has you covered there, too! Enjoy original shows featuring the oldest all-male comedy troupe in the U. See the Pennsylvania Ballet take the stage to perform everything from modern dance pieces to old favorites like The Nutcracker at The Merriam Theater.
Find shows featuring famous country bands, pop stars, and folk groups at The Met Philadelphia. Photo via visitphilly. One of the best things about living in Philadelphia is the festivals! See enormous light displays, martial arts demonstrations, and Chinese folk paintings at the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival from May through July.
Support the Philadelphia Film Society in October during the Philadelphia Film Festival , which showcases up-and-coming films and includes exclusive events with directors, actors, and producers. Or get ready for German biers, brats, and block parties during the annual South Street Oktoberfest events in September and October! Photo via philadelphiazoo. Looking for fun things to in Philadelphia with kids? Visit the Philadelphia Zoo , where you can see exotic animals like cheetahs, giraffes, and crocodiles.
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