It's seriously mild out for early-November, get out there and enjoy an alfresco meal or drink below a heat lamp before the chillier weather sets in for good. (Photo by E. Mencher for GPTMC)
With temperatures in the low-60s and high-50s this evening, there is more than enough reason to indulge in an outdoor meal or drink (or both!) below a heat lamp or next to a fire pit while the weather still allows. The city boasts dozens and dozens of outdoor dining destinations that extend the alfresco season thanks to fiery additions, click here for our guide to restaurants and bars with heat lamps and/or fire pits.
Tonight, the Ritz East welcomes Alex Karpovsky, a star of HBO’s super popular show, Girls, for the Philadelphia screening of his film Red Flag, as part of the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival. Watch the comedic yet relatable film and hear from Karpovsky who will be in attendance.
Two out-of-town breweries are calling Philadelphia home this evening. Sip brews from Brooklyn Brewery and Deschutes Brewery at numerous events in the region. How’s that for a hump day pick-me-up?
Our top picks for tonight, below.
• Alfresco Dinner or a Drink: Tonight’s mild weather is perfect for an outdoor meal or an after-work drink. Savor the season underneath a heat lamp or next to a fire pit. Plan your evening accordingly and check out our guide to the city’s bars and restaurants with heat lamps or fire pits. Our picks? Little Nonna’s, Frankford Hall, Silk City and Drury Beer Garden are always solid outdoor dining destinations.
When: Wednesday, November 6
Where: Participating bars and restaurants
Cost: Pay as you go
• Red Flag at the Ritz East: As part of the 2013 Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, a screening of Red Flag fills the screen at the Ritz East. The hilarious film, starring and written by Alex Karpovsky who can be seen in the hit show Girls, tells the story of the exaggerated life of Karpovsky as he embarks on a Southern film tour. Tickets are available online and at the door. For those looking to chat with Alex Karpovsky himself, he’ll be in attendance at this evening’s event. Following the screening, head to Stratus Rooftop Lounge for an after-party with Karpovsky and other members of the film’s staff.
When: Wednesday, November 6, 7 p.m.
Where: Ritz East, 125 S. 2nd Street
Cost: $12 General Admission, $11 Seniors, $10 Young Professionals and Graduate Students
• Deschutes Brewery Base Camp Week: All week long, Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery brings a taste of the Pacific Northwest to Philadelphia with a solid lineup of beer-fueled events to the City of Brotherly Love. Sample the brewery’s variety of brews at a number of events slated for this week. Tonight, choose from a beer and cheese pairing at The Foodery, a pin-up party at Varga Bar and much more. The complete list of tonight’s events is available here.
When: Wednesday, November 6
Where: Various locations
Cost: Varies
• Brooklyn Brewery Mash at Time Restaurant: For one week and one week only, Brooklyn Brewery calls Philadelphia home for its Brooklyn Brewery Mash, a special series of events benefiting Slow Food USA. Tonight, stop by Time Restaurant, the festival hub, for an evening of cask ale. Sample Brooklyn Brews prepared the old fashioned way from 5 to 7 p.m.
When: Wednesday, November 6, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Time Restaurant, 1315 Sansom Street
Cost: Pay as you go
• Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show Preview Party: Be one of the first lucky Philadelphians to check out this year’s Contemporary Craft Show presented by the Philadelphia Museum of Art at its highly-anticipated preview party. Enjoy mixing and mingling, a cocktail buffet and a first look at the artist lineup for the weekend. This year’s show brings the work of more than 200 artists from the United States and Lithuania to the City of Brotherly Love. Preview party tickets are valid for access to the show over the weekend, too. Tickets are available online.
When: Wednesday, November 6, 4-9 p.m.
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets
Cost: $125 and up
• Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesday at the Philadelphia Museum of Art: Explore the main building of the Philadelphia Museum of Art after-hours at a major discount at the PMA’s weekly pay-what-you-wish Wednesday. A number of special events take the spotlight this evening. Learn about the stories and meanings behind the museum’s medieval collection on the Hidden History tour, participate in a yoga class in on Great Stair Hall’s balcony, make take-home crafts and more. Also enjoy sips and bites from Starr Events. The galleries in the main building remain open until 8:45 p.m. this evening.
When: Wednesday, November 6, 5-8:45 p.m.
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cost: Pay-what-you-wish
• DanceAfrica Philadelphia: To kick off the first-ever DanceAfrica Festival in Philadelphia, the Community Education Center hosts African Dance in America: Reclaiming, Embodying and Dialoguing with Traditions, a free roundtable discussion from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The discussion will be led by Dr. Kariamu Welsh whose company is featured in the DanceAfrica festival. It brings together members of Philadelphia’s African dance and drumming community in a discussion about the value of African dance and drumming to Philadelphia.
When: Wednesday, November 6, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Avenue
Cost: Free
• Great Voyages Lecture: Ferdinand Magellan at the Penn Museum: The Penn Museum ushers in the second night of its lectures series, Great Voyages: Travels, Triumphs, and Tragedies based on major voyages drawn from thousands of years of human history. Each month, the series is led by a different member of the educational community and covers a different major voyage. Tonight, hear about the challenges and triumphs of Ferdinand Magellan’s circumnavigation of the Earth from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online and at the door.
When: Wednesday, November 6, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Penn Museum, 3260 South Street
Cost: $5 for general public, $2 Penn Museum members, $10 at the door, free for students