10 Things to Do in Philly This Weekend, March 27-March 29, 2015
Get our weekly picks of what to do this weekend and the latest on Philly's arts and entertainment scene.
Murder Mystery Wine Dinner at Paris Wine Bar
This is how event organizers describe this special combo dinner and show that celebrates Philly Wine Week: "Paris Night Club is the hottest place in town with a menu to die for and singers who kill. When the club owner is found dead just before dinner, fingers are pointed and secrets come out in this comedic murder mystery improv.” Sounds intriguing! See if you can find out whodunnit. Friday, March 27th, 7:00 pm, $70-80, Paris Wine Bar, 2303 Fairmount Avenue
Carnaval en Philly with Taller Puertorriqueño
This Friday evening celebration, which will feature music, folklore, costume, food, and dance, will explore Philadelphia carnival traditions, from the Mummers to the Philly Caribbean Carnival. Guests can expect an interactive carnival cultural salon, live dancers, and lots of refreshments to keep the party going. Friday, March 27th, 7:00 pm, $10, Taller Puertorriqueño’s Roberto Hernandez Theater, 2557 North 5th Street
Koresh Dance Company's Aftershock
In this semi-autobiographical show playing at Philadelphia Theatre Company, Koresh Dance Company explores Artistic Director Ronen Koresh's immigration from Israel to the United States in the 1980s. Mr. Koresh describes the "aftershock" as follows: "Israel is a huge part of my life. It’s what defines me as a person—the culture, the tension, the love of life, the passion, the heat, the music and food, the complexity of racial and cultural integration. But my work is Middle Eastern culture coupled with American experience. Culture shock shakes your core. Then you live, you create, shaken up.” Friday, March 27th, 8:00 pm, $25-35, Philadelphia Theater Company, 480 South Broad Street
Liberace! at Walnut Street Theater
Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 has been transformed into Liberace's former helm in this biographical play with music. Theater goers will explore the man behind the legend, and will be treated to piano music from Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and even ragtime. It's a fitting tribute to Mr. Showmanship. Now through April 12th, various times, $36.50, Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street
Whirlwind Storytelling Weekend With First Person Arts
First Person Arts is throwing an all-weekend storytelling workshop that will provide all the ins and outs of sharing your favorite tales. Eric Thomas will be hosting the story seminar that focuses on stage presence and engaging with an audience. Participants will be given plenty of time to workshop their own five-minute story on stage. Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 1:00 pm each day, $100-125, First Person Arts, 1420 Walnut Street
Hayride to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards
All aboard the bunny express! Head on over to Linvilla Orchards for this family-fun hayride that takes guests to visit the one and only Easter Bunny. Pictures are encouraged, and your family will also be able to check out the baby chicks and ducklings hatching at the farm's incubator. Now through April 4, various times, $8, Linvilla Orchards, 137 West Knowlton Road, Media
The Lemon Society Speakeasy at The Pyramid Club
This party-for-a-purpose on Saturday evening benefits Alex's Lemonade Stand, and, in the past, has raised more than $80,000 for the organization. Some of the city's top mixologists will be mixing up their classic cocktails for guests, and there will be plenty of food and Prohibition-era music (this is a speakeasy, after all). Saturday, March 28th, 8:00 pm, $80, The Pyramid Club, 1735 Market Street, 52nd Floor
Sky Brunch at Top of the Tower
Imagine waking up Sunday morning to have brunch 50 stories high. That's what you'll experience when you try the new Sky Brunch at Top of the Tower: With sweeping panoramic views of the city, you'll have a hard time concentrating on your home made waffles, chocolate-covered strawberries, and creme brûlée French toast. Sunday, March 29th, 10 am, $50, Top of the Tower, 1717 Arch Street
Fishtown Chili Cookoff
Get your spoons and your best heartburn medicine ready! It's the fifth annual Fishtown Chili Cookoff: Both restaurant chefs and amateur cooks will be squaring off to see who can make the best pot of bean-filled goodness, while local beer distributors offer ale to wash it all down. Judges include State Rep Brian Sims, recent Beat Bobby Flay star Daniela D'Ambrosio, and three-time winner Teresa Decker. Sunday, March 29th, 1:00 pm, $15, Skybox at 2424 Studios, 2424 York Street
Jason Moran and The Bandwagon
He's been called "the most provocative thinker in current jazz" by Rolling Stone. Now, Jason Moran is coming to the Kimmel Center on Sunday evening for a night of hot, innovative music. The jazz pianist will be joined with his group, The Bandwagon, to perform a set at the Center's Perelman Theater. Sunday, March 29th, 7:30 pm, $34-44, Kimmel Center, 300 South Broad Street