SEPTEMBER 2014 After Five YOUR GUIDE FOR WHERE TO GO & WHAT TO SEE IN PHILADELPHIA AFTER HOURS
Museums & Attractions The Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130 215.278.7000 www.barnesfoundation.org Friday nights at the Barnes combine priceless works of art with music, dance and cocktails. Fridays, open until 9:00 p.m. (Last admission at 7:30 p.m.) Adults $24.00, Children $12.00, Seniors $22.00 Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130 215.236.3300 www.terrorbehindthewalls.com Terror Behind the Walls Located inside the massive castle-like walls of Eastern State Penitentiary, a real abandoned prison that is rumored to be haunted, Terror Behind the Walls is America s largest haunted house. September 19 and 20: 7:00 11:00 p.m., $19.00* September 26, 7:00 11:00 p.m., $25.00* September 27, 7:00 p.m. midnight, $35.00* *Pricing available for online purchases only. The Franklin Institute 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.448.1200 www.fi.edu Great Inventions: Telephones, Trains & the Root Beer Float Take a step back in time and get up close and personal with some of the Franklin Institute s prized collections. See what incredible artifacts come out to play or try your hand at creating your own great invention. September 9, 6:30 9:30 p.m. Adults $15.00 Night Skies in the Observatory View celestial objects in the night sky, including stars, planets, nebulae and if conditions are right, a galaxy or two from 5 different rooftops in the observatory. September 11, 7:00 9:00 p.m. Adults $5.00 Franklin Square 6th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19106 September 1, open until 9:00; Beginning September 2, until 7:00 p.m. Philly Mini Golf Adults $9.00, Children $7.00 Parx Liberty Carousel All ages $3.00 per ride Historic Philadelphia Center 6th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19106 Liberty 360 3D Show in the PECO Theater Bring history to life through technology and dazzle the whole family with this 3D show. Mondays Saturdays until 6:00 p.m. Show runs every 20 minutes. Family Four Pack $20.00, Adults $6.00, Children/Seniors/Students/Military $5.00 Mummers Museum 1100 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19147 215.336.3050 www.mummersmuseum.com String Band Music Under the Stars Enjoy an old fashioned block party and learn the Mummers Strut on select Thursday evenings in September at the outdoor string band concert series. September 4 & 11: 8:00 p.m. FREE
National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.925.3811 www.nmajh.org Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays Explore the NMAJH including Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American, a special exhibition celebrating the role of baseball in American life and culture today. Wednesdays, 5:00 8:00 p.m. (Last admission at 7:30 p.m.) Pay-what-you-wish! Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130 215.763.8100 www.philamuseum.org Art After 5 With an eclectic mix of international music on the first Friday of each month, and recognized and emerging jazz artists performing all other Fridays, it s a stylish way to start your weekend. Fridays, 5:00 8:45 p.m. FREE with museum admission. Adults $20.00, Youth $14.00, Children 12 and under FREE Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays Explore the Philadelphia Museum of Art and its remarkable collections in inventive, interactive and dynamic new ways. Wednesdays, 5:00 8:45 p.m. Pay-what-you-wish! Pinot Boutique 227 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.627.9463 www.pinotboutique.com First Friday Sip, Chat & Shop Join us for this monthly discounted tasting. Only $5 for 5 tastings of delicious wines. While you re enjoying your wine shop, chat and network! September 5, 6:00 p.m. Develop Your Wine I.Q. Learn the basics while tasting a variety of wines from around the world. September 11 & 25: 7:00 p.m. First Sips Fridays Start your weekend off right and enjoy your first sip at Pinot. Think of it as an educational happy hour! September 12 & 26: 7:00 p.m. See a Visitor Services Representative for pricing information and to purchase tickets. Tours '76 Carriage Tours 215.389.8687 www.phillytour.com Let '76 Carriage Company s stately horses and knowledgeable drivers whisk you away on a hansom carriage ride through Historic Philadelphia. Weeknights, 6:30 10:00 p.m. (by reservation only) Weekends, until 10:30 p.m. Tours depart from 5th & Chestnut Sts. Prices start at $35.00 for up to 4 people. Architectural Walking Tours of Philadelphia 215.546.1146 www.preservationallliance.com Preservation Alliance s guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Evening tours every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. See a Visitor Services Representative for schedule and pricing information. Big Red Pub Crawl 215.625.2509 www.bigredpedaltours.com Experience Philadelphia's night scene via a Big Red Pedicycle, an
open-air, roofed 15-passenger bike; it's an experience to remember. Nightly, 8:00 p.m.; Additional tours Mondays Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. and Fridays Sundays, 5:30 p.m. Tours depart from 46 S. Second St. Adults $25.00/weekdays $29.00/weekends Ghost Tour of Philadelphia 215.413.1997 www.ghosttour.com Hear tales of Philadelphia s haunted mansions, forgotten graveyards and ghostly sightings of the rich and famous on this candlelit journey through Old Philadelphia. Nightly, 7:30 p.m.; Additional tours Fridays & Saturdays, 9:30 p.m. Tours depart from 5th & Chestnut Sts. Adults $17.00, Children $10.00 Grim Philly Twilight Tours 856.829.3100 www.grimphilly.com Oktoberfest Halloween & Haunted Tavern Fill your bellies on Oktoberfest favorites and Halloween sweet treats while regaling in lost pagan traditions and toasting with the ghosts of Old City's notoriously haunted colonial era taverns. Saturdays, 6:00 p.m. Tours depart from outside the Independence Visitor Center, 6th & Market Sts. Adults $40.00 (Ages 21+) Riverboat Cruise: Pirates, Rum Runners & the Jersey Devil Enjoy complimentary hors d oeuvres while listening to the true and uncensored stories of the pirates, bootleggers and urban legends as you float along the Delaware River. Fridays, 8:00 p.m. Tours depart from the Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Adults $50.00 (Ages 17+) Vampires, Love and Ghosts Adventurers are guided past Independence Hall, Congress Hall, and two dozen other sites starting with a core of traditional stories from our Founding Fathers and quickly moving to Philly s most seedy locations. Nightly, 7:00 p.m. Tours depart from outside the Independence Visitor Center, 6th & Market Sts. Adults $16.00 (Ages 13+) Independence After Hours Feast on traditional Colonial fare in the historic City Tavern, sneak into Independence Hall for an exclusive after-hours tour and meet the Founding Fathers. Fridays & Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. Tours depart from the Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th & Chestnut Sts. Adults $85.00, Seniors/Students/Military $80.00, Children $55.00 Patriot Harbor Lines 1.800.979.3370 www.phillybyboat.com Delaware River Harbor Cruise Escape the hustle and bustle of Philadelphia as you hop aboard the Patriot for a one-hour scenic cruise of the Delaware River. September 5, 12 & 19: 5:00 p.m. September 3, 10, 17 & 24: 5:30 p.m. Tours depart from 211 S. Columbus Blvd. Adults $30.00 Secrets of the Schuylkill Cruise This one-hour fun and fact-filled tour highlights the past, present and future of the Schuylkill River. September 13, 5:45 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. September 4 & 18: 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Tours depart from the Walnut Street Dock. Adults $22.00
Walnut to Walnut Cruise This one-of-a-kind Philadelphia experience takes you on a relaxing cruise from the Schuylkill River to Penn s Landing on the Delaware River. September 4, 9:30 p.m. September 7, 6:30 p.m. September 18, 8:15 p.m. Tours depart from the Walnut Street Dock. Adults $25.00 Philadelphia Segway Tours by Wheel Fun Rentals 215.523.5821 www.segwaytoursbywheelfun.com Tours depart from the Independence Visitor Center, 6th & Market Sts. Adults $64.80/weekdays $75.80/weekends Old City Tour Explore Philadelphia s rich history and culture as you make your way through Old City and the ever expanding Waterfront district. September 2-28: Mondays Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Fridays Sundays, 5:00 p.m. Ghost Tour Discover the dark secrets, frightening truths and haunts of the supernatural. Hear tales about the Betsy Ross House, St. Peter's Church, Edgar Allan Poe House, and more. Beginning September 29: Fridays Sundays, 5:30 p.m. Philly By Night 215.389.8687 www.phillytour.com See all of Philadelphia after dark! Hop aboard the Big Bus Company s open-top double-decker buses for a guided tour of all of Philadelphia s world-class sights. Nightly, 8:00 p.m. Tours depart from 12th & Filbert Sts. Adults $30.00, Children $20.00 Philly on Tap 215.280.3746 www.philadelphiaurbanadventures.com Walk through the streets of Center City in pursuit of Philly s favorite local beers inside the City s best places to drink them. Tuesdays Saturdays, 5:00 p.m. Tours depart from the corner of 15th & Market Sts. Adults $39.00 (Ages 21+) Tippler s Tour Adults $45.00, Seniors/Students/Military $40.00 Colonial Tales & Ales Hear stirring stories of Independence, sing songs, and, like the Founding Fathers, enjoy Philadelphia craft beers at local taverns. Thursdays through September 18, 5:30 p.m. Tours depart from the Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th & Chestnut Sts. Ghosts & Toasts Historic Philadelphia s Colonial pub crawl gets spiked with seasonal beers and tales that will give you goosebumps! Thursdays beginning September 25, 5:30 p.m. Tours depart from the Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St. NO FEES. NO LInes. Select your game, pay, retrieve your ticket & head to the game. Purchase tickets to all home games at the Independence Visitor Center.
Theater & Performances Arden Theatre 40 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 For tickets, visit ardentheatre.org or call 215.922.1222. Beginning September 11 La Bête Forrest Theatre 1114 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 For tickets, visit kimmelcenter.org or call 215.893.1999. Through September 14 The Book of Mormon Walnut Street Theare 825 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 For tickets, visit walnutstreettheatre.org or call 215.574.3550. Beginning September 2 9 to 5: The Muscial Dining Independence Beer Garden 100 S. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106 www.phlbeergarden.com This 20,000 square foot outdoor oasis overlooking the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall is the Historic District's newest destination. Menu items include Philly favorites and an extensive beer selection. Kitchen: Sundays, open until 9:00 p.m.; Mondays & Tuesdays, until 10:00 p.m.; Wednesdays & Thursdays, until 11:00 p.m.; Fridays & Saturdays, until midnight. Bar remains open 2 hours after kitchen closes. Pay-as-you-go! Independence Mall Café 50 N. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106 www.indemallcafe.com Independence Mall Café offers a beautiful outdoor dining experience in the heart of America's Most Historic Square Mile. Simple American cuisine paired with handcrafted beers and savory wines make it the perfect complement for a day of sightseeing in Philadelphia. Open daily until 6:00 p.m.(hours vary seasonally) Pay-as-you-go! Enjoy your visit to Philadelphia Pick up your free pedometer at the independence visitor center