Tonight, the Philadelphia Flower Show continues at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with Wedding Wednesday.
(Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia)
The freezing temps have lifted today, and with the Philadelphia Flower Show taking place at the Convention Center, the City of Brotherly Love is welcoming spring-like feelings.
The Philadelphia Flower Show continues tonight with not only a display of beautiful flower exhibitions, but also its annual Wedding Wednesday event — a bridal showcase featuring the best of the best all while surrounded by gorgeous floral displays.
Restaurant week reigns tonight as towns like Chestnut Hill, King of Prussia, Jenkintown and Media invite guests out for discounted dinners at some of their top restaurants.
Our top picks for tonight, below.
The Philadelphia Flower Show
The Philadelphia Flower Show keeps its doors open tonight until 9 p.m. allowing for plenty of after-work time to check out the Disney- and Disney-Pixar-inspired exhibitions. Also tonight, the Flower Show is teaming up with the Philadelphia Film Society to screen My Big Fat Greek Wedding during tonight’s show. Check out our top reasons to check out the 2015 flower show.
When: Wednesday, March 4, until 9 p.m.
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street
Cost: Advance tickets (purchase online before February 28), $27/adults; $20/students; $15/children; Box office tickets, $32/adults; $22/students; $17/children; Free for children under 2
Wedding Wednesday at the Philadelphia Flower Show
Tonight, brides-to-be are invited out for a bridal vendor showcase hosted by Philadelphia Wedding magazine. At the event, guests can browse everything from wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses to invitations and floral design. Guests can also sample food and drinks from a number of vendors, start their registries and more. Tickets are $50 and are available online.
When: Wednesday, March 4, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street
Cost: $50
Chestnut Hill Restaurant Week
Enjoy discounted fare at a number of Chestnut Hill restaurants as Chestnut Hill Restaurant Week brings $35 dinner deals to more than 15 restaurants like Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, Heirloom and Mica. Menus vary by restaurant, but all participating spots are set to serve up tasty eats during the foodie promotion.
When: Wednesday, March 4
Where: Participating Restaurants
Cost: Pay as you go
Evening Hours For The Art of the Brick
Indoor fun fills The Franklin Institute tonight as it hosts evening hours for The Art of the Brick, its marquee exhibition. The Art of the Brick displays more than 100 works all made completely of LEGOs, and tonight, the museum will stay open until 9 p.m. and offer discounted admission to the exhibition. Entry after 5 p.m. costs $19.50 for adults and $15.50 for children ages three through eleven. Admission for member adults is $10 and $8 for member children.
When: Wednesday, March 4, until 9 p.m.
Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street
Cost: After 5 p.m., $19.50 for adults, $15.50 for children; Members, $10 for adults, $8 for children
Chestnut Hill celebrates its dining scene with with Chestnut Hill Restaurant Week at eateries including Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant (shown here). (Photo courtesy Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant)
More, below.
dineKOP
The town of King of Prussia toasts to its dining scene with dineKOP, a restaurant week event the features 20, $30 or $40 dinners, depending on the restaurants. Participating eateries include Ruth's Chris Steak House, Rock Bottom Brewery and Restaurant and Seasons 52.
When: Wednesday, March 4
Where: Participating Restaurants
Cost: Pay as you go
Jenkintown Restaurant Week
Head to Jenkintown for meal deals of all sort for Jenkintown Restaurant Week. Prices and the number of courses vary by restaurant. Participating spots include Leila's Bistro, Forcella and Joey Tate’s.
When: Wednesday, March 4
Where: Participating Restaurants
Cost: Pay as you go
PHS Pop-Up Garden at The Shops at Liberty Place
Enjoy flowing brews and spring-like views at the PHS Pop-Up Garden at The Shops at Liberty Place. The beer garden offers happy hour pricing from 4 to 7 p.m.
When: Wednesday, March 4, 4-7 p.m.
Where: The Rotunda at Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut Street
Cost: Pay as you go
Media Restaurant Week
The quaint town of Media celebrates its dining scene with the return of Media Restaurant Week. Tonight, enjoy $30 dinner deals at nearly 20 restaurants in the town. Participating spots include Iron Hill Brewery, Diego's Cantina & Tequila Bar and Azie Restaurant.
When: Wednesday, March 4
Where: Participating Restaurants
Cost: $30 per person
The Whale at Studio X
Studio X continues its run of its smash hit The Whale tonight at 8 p.m. This warm-hearted play is about a 600-pound man named Charlie who is so despondent after the death of his life partner that he isolates himself from the rest of the world by staying on the couch in his tiny apartment. Tickets start at just $10.
When: Wednesday, March 4, 8 p.m.
Where: Studio X, 1340 S. 13th Street
Cost: $10-$40