Illuminated fountain performances at Longwood Gardens
Good music (the Beatles, Tchaikovsky), summer nights, beer and sometimes fire: The $90 million that Longwood sank into renovating its main fountains was well worth it. Might as well get a membership, because you’ll want to take everyone you know. 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348, longwoodgardens.org/events-and-performances/events/illuminated-fountain-performances.
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
You get shoe rentals, one hour of private jump time on the extreme trampolines, pizzas, cake, invitations. Any kids who wants to jump must have a waiver signed by his/her parent or guardian. Print them online. 122 Mill Road, Oaks, PA 19456, skyzone.com/Oaks.
Anima Iris
Photograph by Hanspeter Boakye-Ansah Last August, start-up accessories designer and recent Wharton grad Wilglory Tanjong opened Instagram and spotted a familiar item in Beyoncé’s latest post: her very own raspberry Zaza bag. And with that, a new must-have handbag brand was born. animairis.com.
Damari Savile
Here’s your chance to cop the style of a professional athlete. Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins teamed up with business partner Jay Amin on a new men’s shop where they stock immaculate ready-to-wear pieces alongside expertly tailored custom suits. 709 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, damarisavile.com.
Wissahickon Valley Park
For many of us, the pandemic renders evenings synonymous with Netflix and weekends with the outdoors. Wandering around the neighborhood or visiting a nearby park brings much-needed respite, and there’s no shortage of activities to keep you busy. See the full write up at Our Green Spaces. Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128, fow.org.
The Woodlands
For many of us, the pandemic renders evenings synonymous with Netflix and weekends with the outdoors. Wandering around the neighborhood or visiting a nearby park brings much-needed respite, and there’s no shortage of activities to keep you busy. See the full write up at Our Green Spaces. 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, woodlandsphila.org.
Ridley Creek State Park
For many of us, the pandemic renders evenings synonymous with Netflix and weekends with the outdoors. Wandering around the neighborhood or visiting a nearby park brings much-needed respite, and there’s no shortage of activities to keep you busy. See the full write up at Our Green Spaces. (for GPS) 351 Gradyville Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073, dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RidleyCreekStatePark/Pages/default.aspx.
Peace Valley Park
For many of us, the pandemic renders evenings synonymous with Netflix and weekends with the outdoors. Wandering around the neighborhood or visiting a nearby park brings much-needed respite, and there’s no shortage of activities to keep you busy. See the full write up at Our Green Spaces. 264 Creek Road, Doylestown , PA 18901, buckscounty.org/government/parksandrecreation/parks/peacevalley.
Marsh Creek State Park
For many of us, the pandemic renders evenings synonymous with Netflix and weekends with the outdoors. Wandering around the neighborhood or visiting a nearby park brings much-needed respite, and there’s no shortage of activities to keep you busy. See the full write up at Our Green Spaces. 675 Park Road, Downington , PA 19335, dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/MarshCreekStatePark/Pages/default.aspx.
Laurel Hill Cemetery
For many of us, the pandemic renders evenings synonymous with Netflix and weekends with the outdoors. Wandering around the neighborhood or visiting a nearby park brings much-needed respite, and there’s no shortage of activities to keep you busy. See the full write up at Our Green Spaces. 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132, thelaurelhillcemetery.org.
John Heinz at Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge
For many of us, the pandemic renders evenings synonymous with Netflix and weekends with the outdoors. Wandering around the neighborhood or visiting a nearby park brings much-needed respite, and there’s no shortage of activities to keep you busy. See the full write up at Our Green Spaces. 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19153, fws.gov/refuge/john_heinz.
Bartram’s Garden
For many of us, the pandemic renders evenings synonymous with Netflix and weekends with the outdoors. Wandering around the neighborhood or visiting a nearby park brings much-needed respite, and there’s no shortage of activities to keep you busy. See the full write up at Our Green Spaces. 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19143, bartramsgarden.org.
<em>Symbiosis</em>
New York artist Roxy Paine's jarring sculpture, on loan to the city for a year, looks like two stainless steel trees stuck in stasis, one collapsing onto the other. It's so sleek that the birds haven't discovered how to do their business on it. Yet. associationforpublicart.org/symbiosis.
A. Kitchen
With the menu here taken over by inspired chef Eli Kulp and Jon Nodler crushing it in the kitchen, this urbane corner restaurant is serving food thoughtful and creative enough to match its trendsetting wine list and West Coast aesthetic. Add this to your must-revisit list. 135 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, akitchenandbar.com.
Ruben Mejia at Mejia Construction
He can handle just about anything you throw at him. He cleans up the mess; he doesn't clean out your bank account. And with help from his business partner (and wife) Martha, he gets your job done on time. 00000,