Get ready for summer in the city
It's Memorial Day weekend - time to soak up the sun and some outdoor fun. It's officially grilling season. We've got some great recipes, some tasty booze-infused treats and a celebration of all things gin
This week's sweepstakes
Enter to win tickets to PIFA: PIFA VIP Sweepstakes
Enter to win a $100 Acme gift card: In the Kicthen sweepstakes
Shooting location
We set our show on the patio of 24, overlooking the Schuylkill River. The restaurant just launched a weekend bubbly and waffles brunch.
2401 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-333-3331
Six ways to enjoy the outdoors
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of outdoor fun. Karen rounds up six ways to get outside and enjoy the sun.
Spruce Street Harbor Park | Facebook
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 922-2386
Sail Philadelphia: Tall Ships Festival | Facebook
Penns Landing through Monday, May 31st
Independence Beer Garden | Facebook
100 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 922 -7100
Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square | Enter to win tickets
Franklin Square, 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Thru June 30th)
Free Events at King of Prussia Town Center | Sailphiladelphia.org
200 Main Street, King of Prussia, Pa. 19406
(301) 657-0700
We Walk Philly
This free walking program at some of Philly's public parks has people getting fit, having fun, and connecting with their neighbors.
Walk PHL event | Philly Powered | Facebook
Juniper June
There's a Juniper celebration the entire month of June at Abe Fisher in Center City. Karen Rogers shows us whats on the menu.
1623 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Boozy Treats
Melissa Magee shares some savory and sweet boozy treats great for the summer.
233 Chestnut St , Philadelphia, Pa 19106
215.897.9999
Assembly Rooftop Lounge | Facebook
The Logan Hotel
1840 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
(215) 783-4171
509 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
(215) 558-2471
1500 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(267) 761-5582
Scarpetta Philadelphia | Facebook
at the Rittenhouse Hotel
210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Grilling with Alessi
Gina Gannon goes In the kitchen with Alessi Foods and Redner's registered dietician Meredith McGrath for some brunch recipes you can make at home.
In the Kitchen recipes | Chicken burgers & pesto | Caprese pasta
Six-minute Meals
Red Owl Tavern's Spring Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Sherry Vinaigrette
The Deal
Along with the healthy meal, Red Owl Tavern is offering an indulgent deal: free dessert with the purchase of a dinner entree Tuesday-Friday through May. Just mention you saw this feature on 6abc.
433 Chestnut St.,Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 923-2267
Buena Onda Fairmount | Garces Veggie Quesadilla
1901 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
New Beer Spots
Two new brew pubs hit the Philly scene. Chicago's Goose Island opens its first US Brewery outside of Chicago and Love City Brewery is one couple's dream come true.
1002 Canal St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 560-8181
1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 398-1900
Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA)
From music to dance, circus acts to comedy and some performances that defy categorization, PIFA is a celebration of art and a celebration of Philadelphia that runs from May 31-June 10. Here are some of the highlights.
http://www.pifa.org/
PIFA Gala (May 31 at 6pm) | Tickets
Commonwealth Plaza: Inside the Kimmel Center
300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Inventive Mothers: A Tribute to Frank Zappa | Show tickets
June 2 at 8 p.m.; June 3 at 2 p.m.
Kimmel Center: SEI Innovation Studio (Two levels below ground floor)
300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
My Organ My Seoul, June 3 at 3 p.m. | Show tickets
Kimmel Center: Verizon Hall
300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
The Planets: An HD Odyssey featuring the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia | Tickets
Conducted by Terell Stafford; June 8 at 8 p.m.
Kimmel Center: Verizon Hall
300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Opening act will be The Jazztet of the United States Army Field Band
FYI Loves the Arts
Two of the city's favorite theaters are closing out their seasons with two of the most popular musicals: Mamma Mia at the Walnut Street Theater and Disney's Aladdin at the Academy of Music.
Arts in Philly | Buy Aladdin tickets
Broadway Philadelphia Presents: Disney's Aladdin (June 13-July 1st)
Academy Of Music
240 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
Walnut Street Theatre: Mamma Mia | Tickets | Facebook
825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-574-3550
Becks Cajun Café PSPCA Fundraiser
Your love for Cajun cooking could save the lives of homeless animals in our region thanks to a program called pos for pups.
Reading Terminal Market, 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, Pa
Phos for Pups Program: Wolf Wolf Wednesdays
Ten percent of proceeds on Phos sales benefit the Pennsylvania SPCA from now until the end of July.
The Pennsylvania SPCA | Facebook
350 E. Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Shelter Me
This week's shelter me is literally for the birds. Tamala Edwards introduces us to some exotic creatures that could be your feathered friends for life.
Jojo the Grey - Adoption and Rescue for Birds Inc.
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