The 1st weekend in June 2012 is bursting at the city seams with hope, excitement, and plenty of fun to be had all over.
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Watch as 100+ booths blossom in Rittenhouse Square to make up the outdoor Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show. Discover stunning pieces and enchanting works of mind and body that will compliment your Philadelphia home. With each step in this beautiful park, you’ll be even more convinced of the character and depth of the city.
Cost of the event: FREE!
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Due to popular demand the “Past to Present- Tattoo Paintings” Exhibit at the Seaport Museum (located on 211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard) has been extended through June 3rd! Being held in the Community Gallery, the “Past to Present – Tattoo Paintings frames the contemporary tattoo flash art movement in its traditional context. The exhibit features flash art (“flash” is the trade name for individual tattoo designs) by a number of recognized contemporary tattooists.”
Also for the true tattoo enthusiast, be sure to check out “Battleship Olympia Tattoo Convention,” the 2nd Philadelphia Tattoo Convention of the year, an exhibit showcasing and exploring the history and evolution of “Ink,” with tattooers from all over the land. See these artists apply vintage acetate stencils– “truly period-correct, old school tattoos applied in the same assembly-line manner as they would have been in the golden age of American Tattooing.” And see how “Ink” was done back in the day all on Olympia, the world’s oldest still floating metal warship.
Cost of the event: $20 per day, $40 for the weekend, children under 12 are free. Tickets are only sold at the show.
Saturday
Whoever said that living in a Center City home meant you couldn’t be as green as Kermit’s toes? Join the Sustainability Committee as they host “Sustainability in Queen Village,” part of the Sustainability Fair Weccacoe Fun Festival. Learn how to make going green fun and easy as the committee reviews their main initiatives this year: water, trash/recycling, greening/composting, transportation/bicycling, and energy. It begins at 11 am and all are welcome to recycle the new knowledge and fun!
Cost of the event: FREE!
Sunday
Bring everyone to the 14th Annual Irish Festival, kicking off at 1 pm at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street. Sing along and dance to the music of Jamison, Blackthorn and the Hooligans and traditional Celtic music. Stuff your face silly with fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, and potatoes. And with over 40 vendors, you’ll be able to bring home a goody bag with lots of crafts and memories. For the complete list of acts and more, click here.
Cost of the event: FREE!
Have a great weekend!
