Philadelphia is one of America’s cultural hubs with a vibrant arts scene including music, theater, street art, food, and night life.
Some fantastic events (courtesy of visitphilly.com) coming up this fall include:
Army – Navy Game
Land of the free, home of the game
The Army-Navy game will return to South Philadelphia on December 11, 2010, as the football teams of West Point and Annapolis square off for the 111th time.
Art of the American Soldier
Never-before-seen collection of soldier artwork: Open through March 31, 2011
More than 15,000 paintings and sketches created by over 1,300 American soldiers in the line of duty have been in curatorial storage in Washington, D.C. for decades. Seldom have them been made available for public viewing. Art of the American Soldier will bring these powerful works of art into the spotlight at the National Constitution Center from September 24, 2010 through March 31, 2011.
Bike Philly
City streets go car-free for the day
Ever wish that you could bike through the streets of Philadelphia without needing to keep an ever-watchful eye open for cars? One day a year, you can do just that during Bike Philly, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia’s annual, eco-friendly event in which the city’s streets are blocked off from cars, allowing bikers to ride happily and safely.
Campus Philly College Day
Philly welcomes back its students
Philadelphia’s college students are welcomed back in grand fashion during Campus Philly College Day on Saturday, September 24.
Center City Restaurant Week
Over 100 restaurants offering three course meals from $20-35
More than 100 of Center City’s finest restaurants are offering indulgent prix fixe menus that are both delectable and easy on the wallet.
Chestnut Hill Fall For The Arts Festival
A picturesque fall festival of food, art, music and more
Each year, Chestnut Hill welcomes autumn with the Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival, a Sunday full of art, music, great food, boutique shopping and family fun.
Design Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s city-wide celebration of design and innovation
Design Philadelphia, a city-wide celebration honoring the historic role of design in the region while showcasing the creative innovation yet to come, returns on October 13.
FEASTIVAL 2011
Top restaurants and the arts join forces for one wild evening
Returning for its second year, FEASTIVAL 2011, is an evening of spectacular food and incredible performance in honor of the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe.
Feria del Barrio
One of Philadelphia’s largest celebrations of Latino music and culture
The annual Feria del Barrio is one of Philadelphia’s largest celebrations of Latino music and culture, bringing together thousands of residents to celebrate 25 years of arts, education and community. The free, family-friendly day is filled with performances, crafts, games and other activities.
First Friday
Monthly open house for galleries in the Old City art district
Want proof of Philadelphia’s happening art scene? Come down to Old City for First Fridays. On the first Friday evening of every month the streets fill with art lovers of all kinds who wander among the neighborhood’s 40-plus galleries, most of them open from 5 until 9 p.m.
First Person Festival
November 10 – 20: Celebrating 10 years of storytelling
Real life comes in all shapes and sizes at the 2011 First Person Festival of Memoir and Documentary Art (November 10-20).
Kennett Square Mushroom Festival
September 9 – 11: All things mushroom celebrated in “The Mushroom Capital of the World”
Expect to taste your way through a competitive line-up of soups and other mushroom dishes prepared by local restaurateurs on Sunday, and you won’t want to miss what the group of celebrity chefs and culinary arts students will be serving up throughout the festival.
Mural Arts Month
Experience a selection of of over 3,000 murals during Mural Arts Month
October marks Mural Arts Month for the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program. Since its inception in 1984, the Mural Arts Program has helped create over 3,000 murals and public art projects, making Philadelphia known as the “City of Murals.
Philly Neighborhood Food Week
Get a taste of Philadelphia’s unique and diverse neighborhoods
The second annual Philly Neighborhood Food Week (PNFW) is set to show off some of the best dining around in the city’s diverse and unique neighborhoods.
POPPED! Music Festival
September 23 – 24: Philly’s premiere music fest moves to FDR Park
For its fifth year, POPPED! is bigger than ever with two days of music, comedy and food at FDR Park from September 23 – 24.
Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
August 3 – October 30: Rare works from the Dutch master painter
Gaze upon several rare works of art by master painter Rembrandt van Rijn during the “Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus” exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from August 3 – October 30, 2011.
The 20th Annual Philadelphia Film Festival
Celebrating 20 years of incredible films
The Philadelphia Film Festival celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall with nearly two weeks of films, guests and special events to satisfy even the most ardent cinephile.
The Philadelphia Collection 2011
The streets will be filled with style during The Philadelphia Collection 2011
The city is getting set to show off its fashionable side during The Philadelphia Collection 2011. A wide-variety of fashion and style events, including fashion shows, workshops, trunk shows and in-store events, have been brought together for a 10-day celebration of Philadelphia’s fashion and retail community.