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The Best BoozY Activites around Philly By Molly Hessel
Drinking at a bar is overrated. Try these alcoholic festivities instead Drinking at a bar? Boring. In the midst of the mid–semester slump, you might have grown tired of countless nights spent at the same campus watering holes. Instead, spice up your weekend plans with one of these boozy activities around Philadelphia. Ranging from athletic workouts to pampering spa treatments, everything is more fun with a little liquor.
1. Fishtown Beer Runners Once a week, runners and brew enthusiasts come together in the name of science. The group started in 2007 when a study showed evidence that beer can rehydrate after exercise just as well as water. Test the theory
for yourself by joining them at 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Participants can meet either at Palmer Park or City Hall to run anywhere from two to six miles and end at a designated tavern. Cost: Free (plus cost of alcohol)
2. Nail Bar Nail Bar, located in Rittenhouse, knows how to pamper their customers. The salon offers both waxing and nail treatments, each including a complementary glass of wine or champagne. At only $15 for a basic manicure, students get an additional 10% off when they show a student ID. Cost: $15–$30
2229 Spruce St. 215-735-7357
3. The Clay Studio If you love painting while drunk at Painting with a Twist, try pottery while drunk at The Clay Studio near Old City. At their Friday night “Date Night” event, both couples and singles are welcome to a romantic night of learning how to use their hands (on a pottery wheel). The cost to register includes beer, wine, and light snacks in addition to the cost of supplies. Cost: $35
4. Keystone Mini–Golf For less than the cost of a BYOB dinner, bring your Tues - Thurs 4 - 10pm Sun 4 - 10pm Fri - Sat 4 - 11pm
Located on the corner of Spruce & 23rd for 22 years Philadelphia’s first authentic all wood-fired brick oven pizza
own alcohol to this mini– golf and arcade spot in Kensington. While the golf course is small, taking only 30 minutes to complete, that means there's more time for drinking afterwards. Just don’t go after a few shots. Cost: $12 for one adult
5. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Enjoy a night of culture every Friday with art and live music at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The event is free after cost of admission, and features hors d'oeuvre, and cocktails from Starr Catering. Muse about the meaning of famous masterpieces with the help of a little alcohol. Cost: $14 with valid student ID
Live music • Film • Dance • Theater Art Education • Community
Free Workshop! Real Budgeting for Real Work April 9 @ 6:00 PM Vision Driven Consulting has teamed up with The Rotunda to bring resources & capacity-building workshops to self-producing artists/ musicians, arts organization staff and event curators in all disciplines. Refreshments provided. No sign-up necessary.
Healing & Feeling night of short films (Free admission) April 12 @ 8:00 PM The screening will include a brief Q&A with filmmakers: Maya Yu Zhang (My Sister Swallowed the Zoo), BARETEETH & Aiden Un (No Promised Land), Zein Nakhoda (Grounded While Walls Fall), Hilary Brashear (Squirrel Hill Falls), Alli Logout (Lucid Noon Sunset Blush), Alexa Karolinski & Ingo Niermann (Army of Love), Lasse Långström (Who Will F*ck Daddy?)
Juan Garces, B.E.E.P. and Mikronesia pres by Event Horizon Series (Free admission) April 13 @ 8:00 PM Juan Garces is an experimental and improvisational musician, using synthesizers, sequencers, live looping, and a laptop to take his listeners on a unique, imaginative journey.
International Roundearth Society Party with Timbala, Sylvia Platypus and Hawk Tubley & the Ozymandians April 12 @ 8:00 PM BagpipesFAO presents three live bands: Timbila, Sylvia Platypus, Hawk Tubley & the Ozymandians. Buy tickets online.
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As an alcohol-free/smoke-free venue, The Rotunda provides an invaluable social alternative for all ages.
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