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Center City: En Route The Party Bus To Silk City

If you're looking for a diner, restaurant, bar, beer garden, and nightclub all located at the same place, then we highly suggest you checking out Silk City! Silk City is the 5 in 1 package you have been waiting for but was most likely unaware of. 

Bright neon lights, vibrant energy, and amazing drinks are all offered at Silk City. It has become one of Philadelphia's most popular destinations since its reopen in 2007. You're able to enjoy an amazing dinner cooked by talented chefs complementing tasty mojitos all while dancing the night away.

There will never be a night when you're bored at Silk City because parties, events, special cocktails, DJs, dancers, and drink specials occur EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. From draft beers to wines to cocktails and back, Silk City will never leave you dissatisfied. So throw your dancing shoes on and check out this hotspot that many Philadelphians/non-Philadelphians rage about, we're also sorry in advance if you have TOO much fun!

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South Philly: Only Booze and Fun at 2nd Street Brew House

How much do you love your beer? Well we bet Philadelphia loves it just as much as you! There are so many amazing breweries around this city that it could be hard to pinpoint the best ones with the best prices. We got you covered though, because 2nd Street Brew House is one for the books!

2nd Street Brew House is all about the GOOD beer. Offering an ever-growing selection of bottles, cans, 14 diverse rotating taps, we know for sure you'll find something you like!

To accompany your good ole ale is fresh food straight out of the oven such as pizza, quesadillas, paninis, and more. Located in South Philadelphia, 2nd Street Brew House is the place for beer enthusiasts who hold great vibes and have unique taste.

Happy hour occurs Monday-Saturday which brings various people from all parts of Philadelphia to come together and enjoy $3 drafts, $4 city wide, and $2 domestics. So check out 2nd Street Brew House for a cool, calm, and collective experience with quality beer and friends!

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University City: MASSIVE Margaritas at Mad Mex

If you're trying to find a funky, fresh, and fun place to grab a few drinks and socialize with your friends, we suggest you stop your search now because we have your answer: Mad Mex. Enormous margaritas with good tequila and fresh squeezed lime are drinks no one can resist when going to Mad Mex. The people, culture, food, and drinks are all parts of what makes Mad Mex the place to be!

Not only do your drinks come in large quantities but your food as well, which will leave you both satisfied and content. Mad Mex infuses both American and Mexican foods to create delicious meals for an appropriate price as well as including the freshest ingredients for quality taste.

Daily happy hour with awesome prices, beers on tap, margaritas, sangria, el vino, tequila, specialty drinks, cocktails... Mad Mex has it all! The atmosphere has an ironic mixture of both relaxation and immense energy, which gives you the best of both worlds when it comes to experience.

Make sure you stop by for at least happy hour during the week and experience Mad Mex first hand! So grab some friends and get a cab ready to take you home because we promise Mad Mex's $7 'Big Azz Margaritas' will neither disappoint or keep you sober for long!

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North Philly: Party at the Draught Horse

The Draught Horse which is located in Temple University's campus is one of the hottest bars for both students and local residents alike! Not only is the Draught Horse a perfect bar to to grab delicious food, but also a very lively environment to be in at night and during happy hour.

Serving seasonal food specials, 20 different draft beers with 10 rotating craft beers, and the best space to hold any type of social event/gathering. The awesomeness continues with daily happy hour between 4pm-7pm, $3 off well drinks, $1 off all drafts, and $1 high life bottles. 

TVs and screens cover most of the wall space at the Draught Horse, leaving sports fan happy and content while watching their games. Make sure to pop your head in during their weekly events (especially Wednesdays-Saturdays), drink specials, and ever changing selection of craft beers and cocktails!

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West Philly: The 'Craftiest' Bar in West Philly, City Tap House

Philadelphia is home to many unique bars all around the city. However with so many bars comes so many choices, which resorts to playing eeny-meeny-miny-moe. But, have no fear because West Philadelphia has a hidden gem, City Tap House, that will not only serve amazing drinks at a reasonable price but also show you a good time and make you want to come back for more! 

City Tap House offers one of Philadelphia's most extensive craft beer lists with 60 taps, featuring benchmark local, regional/European brands, as well as both rare and sought-after crafts! 

But the party doesn't stop there, City Tap House offers a delicious menu of American pub fare as well as weekend brunches, daily lunch/dinner/happy hour/supper specials! Contemplating of having a party or gathering with family and friends? Well City Tap House is the perfect spot for you, a perfect venue offering great seating both inside and outside!

City Tap House will leave you both full and happy because that's the only outcome you'll get here when you're surrounded by quality drinks, food, and people!

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North Philly: Carl Cox Live at The Electric Factory

Get ready House Music Fans!!!! The Legendary Carl Cox Live at the Electric Factory  Friday April 18 @ 9pm.  Opening acts: Nic Fanciulli, Josh Wink 

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North Philly: Forage This Spring with A Themed Menu & $5 Old Fashioned cocktails

Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen hosts its Thursday Night themed menu additions celebrating the start of Spring with a menu centered on foraged foods coupled with $5 bar specials on Old Fashioned Cocktails.

Every Thusday CPBK creates a special menu around one inspirational ingredient.  The April menu is inspired by the letter "F"

April 3rd- Foraged Foods

April 10th- Fungus

April 17th- From the Farm

April 24th- Ferments including a special kombucha collaboration with Food and Ferments

Featuring two Happy Hours and early one for all you stressed work-aholics, and a late one for you lushes.

Early - Tuesday thru Friday 6-7 Late Night - Monday thru Friday 10-12

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Philly Ranks No. 2 in America's Best Burger Cities

Philadelphia snags the number 2 ranking for America's Best Burger Cities by Travel & Leisure Magazine, up from its 22 spot last year.  Many props are given to the number of amazing new restaurants and high standards set by chefs like Jose Garces, who tops his eight-ounce Angus burgers at Village Whiskey, off Rittenhouse Square, with maple bourbon-glazed cipollini, rogue blue cheese, or foie gras.

Other restaurants are celebrating rave reviews from, Hickory Lane, Pub & Kitchen, Grace Tavern, The Rouge Burger, PYT, North 3rd and many more.

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West Philly: Spring Into Bloom; 2014 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival

Join in one of the most celebrated festivals of the Japanese culture, "The Cherry Blossom Festival", sponsored by Subaru.  Taking place in major cities across the US at various times this April, The Cherry Blossom Festival has become an American Tradition for decades.  

Philadelphia is already sprouting, starting April 2 and ending April 13.  Don't miss out, celebrate with your kids and other families across the region!!! 

The Japanese American Society of Greater Philadelphia celebrates the near Forest of Sakura in historic Fairmount Park, most of which were first planted in 1926 as a gift from the people of Japan.  The festival honors Philadelphia's traditional and contemporary Japanese cultural connections.  More than 50 events are set to take place over four weeks, ranging from martial arts demonstrations to live drumming and dance performances.  There are also many Food & Drink events as well as music and film screening all promoting Japanese Culture.  Check them out online Here:

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Escape to the Poconos: Ricketts Glen State Park

Ricketts Glen

Winter activities at the park include "cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing on Lake Jean, snowmobiling, ice climbing and winter camping." 

Ricketts Glen is also worth a visit when the snow melts away. There are 22 named waterfalls throughout the park, most visible on one surreal hike.

View directions from Philly here. 

Airbnb offers great deals for sleeping accommodations if winter camping isn't your thing!

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North Philly: The Disco Biscuits at the Electric Factory

The Disco Biscuits haven't done a three night run at the Electric Factory for 12 years, so this is a special treat for a city that loves to support one of Philly's most loyal and exceptional bands, The band was formed in 1995 at University of Pennsylvania. You can be sure to have a rockin' time at this show - lengthy jams, good vibes, and captivating visuals, the biscuits have it all. 

Photo: Dan Melnik

The Disco Biscuits host an annual festival in upstate New York in July called Camp Bisco, which is infamous for cutting edge electronic dance music, 6 sets of Biscuits, rain, and all night parties. The festival has grown from 1,600 attendees in 2000 to 25,000 in 2011. 

Limited edition Giclee Prints by Dima Yastronaut Graphic Art

The Electric Factory 421 N. 7th street Philadelphia, PA 19123

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night!

Here's a link for tickets to Saturday's show. If you live close by, swing by the box office to avoid processing fees (but make sure to bring cash). 

Thursday, February 20, 2014 Set List

I: Mary Had a Little Lamb, Jigsaw Earth (Gamma Goblins) > Mulberry's Dream, 42 > Grass is Green > 42 II: Kitchen Mitts > Vassillios > Shimmy (end) > Astronaut > Kitchen Mitts, Morph 

Friday, February 21, 2014 Set List

Coming Soon

Saturday, February 22, 2014 Set List

Coming Soon

The Biscuits also webcast the show, which you can access through their twitter. 

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Center City: Mind & Body Wellness Center

Mind & Body Wellness Center

1500 Walnut st. Suite 700 Philadelphia, PA 19102

267-294-9303

Thai yoga massage is an interesting blend of a Thai massage techniques and assisted yoga poses. If the idea of a traditional massage doesn't appeal to you and yoga is your thing, this could be a winner.

Mind & Body Wellness Center in Center City offers an Integrated Table Massage, which they define as "a combination of Nuat Thai and Swedish. Traditonal Thai techniques are modified and adapted to the massage table."

Explore Thai Yoga Massage on Instagram:

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South Philly: BUS STOP BOUTIQUE

The best thing about Philadelphia are the hidden boutiques throughout the city, that have some of the most unique styles and pieces to add into your wardrobe! Bus Stop Boutique can also be considered a hidden gem in the city of Philadelphia. This boutique owned by Elena Brennan, stocks funky and chic shoes for both men and women of all ages. Not only are the shoes found in this boutique unique but they are also made from designer names such as United Nude, Irregular Choice, and Jeffrey Campbell! So why not treat yourself to a new pair of pumps or stilettos? Either way, make sure you find time to check out this awesome boutique in South Philadelphia to either purchase or try on some nifty shoes for fun!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

727 SOUTH 4TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147

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http://busstopboutique.com

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North Philly: La Calaca Feliz

La Calaca Feliz

2321 Fairmount Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19130

La Calaca Feliz is one of three affiliated restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia area (Cantina Feliz, Taqueria Feliz). Happy Hour at La Calaca will make the tequila lover's mouth water - $5 classic margaritas. They are delicious and most importantly, very strong.

After you get your drink on, stick around for dinner (if you haven't stuffed yourself silly with $5 apps). You won't regret it - La Calaca Feliz was Voted Best Chef of Philly 2014. 

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University City: FOOD TRUCKS AT THE PORCH

30th Street Station, one of Philadelphia's most popular and public places will be occupied with FOOD from February 3-February 28. The porch of 30th Street Station will be an open area for the city's most buzzed-about mobile food vendors to gather, celebrate, and enjoy food together as a city!

The various food trucks will be parked along the porch every Monday and Tuesday from 7:30am-2pm and every Wednesday and Friday from 11:30am-2:30pm for their fellow Philadelphians to swing by and grab a quick bite or even a chit chat with the owners. If you happen to pass by 30th Street Station or find yourself sniffing the yummy food all the way from University City, make sure you try and attend this fun and delicious event that only happens once a year!