Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Buddakan’s Lunar New Year Brunch
Philadelphians can celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake at Buddakan this Saturday, Feb. 8, with their Lunar New Year Brunch. The meal will feature a curated tasting menu for $75 per person, and each dish will represent different symbols, like abundance, strength, prosperity, and good fortune. Menu highlights include Lobster Longevity Noodles, a Whole Peking Duck, and 8 Treasure Rice, and there will be a complimentary dessert dim sum cart stopping by each table.
The event will also feature Lion Dance performances, themed decor, and each guest will receive a red envelope containing proverbs or a complimentary item for their next visit. Reservations are available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and can be made through OpenTable.
325 Chestnut St., buddakan.com
Gazillion Bubble Show
Families will love this upbeat and energetic show from bubble artists Dani and Melody Yang. A release states: The Yang siblings travel the globe, sharing their bubble science expertise with audiences young and old, transforming the art of bubble making into “an unforgettable display of pure joy and entertainment.”
This interactive experience will play at the Miller Theater at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Feb. 8. Tickets (various prices) are available online.
250 S Broad St., ensembleartsphilly.org
The Pink Elephant
The Elephant is known as Philadelphia’s first-and-only Espresso Martini Bar, and its offerings and decorations tend to change seasonally. With February now here and Valentine’s Day around the corner, “The Pink Elephant” pop-up at the space will be in full swing until Feb. 16.
The restaurant is now adorned with nostalgic conversation hearts, disco ball chandeliers, heart-shaped rose-adorned arrangements, sequins, neon backdrops, and more. And with the new atmosphere also comes the addition of a few limited-time specials: The libations are split into a selection of Valentine’s Day-themed cocktails to match the pop-up bar’s ethos as well as a section for espresso martinis paying homage to The Elephant’s main mission.
The venue is open Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday from noon to 2 a.m., and Sunday from noon to midnight, with happy hour offered daily from 4 to 6 p.m.
1500 Locust St., @theelephantphl
Northern Liberties Restaurant Week
Foodies have until Feb. 8 to explore everything that Northern Liberties Restaurant Week has to offer. Participating restaurants (some returning, some new for 2025) will feature prix fixe dinner menus with three or more courses, priced at $25, $35, or $45.
Spots for this year include Añejo Philadelphia (Mexican), Apricot Stone (Middle Eastern), Bar 1010 (Pizza), Bourbon & Branch (American), El Camino Real (Tex-Mex), Figo Ristorante (Italian), Hikari Sushi (Sushi), Jerry’s Bar (American), North Third (American), Seiko Japanese Restaurant (Japanese), Silk City (American), Standard Tap (Gastropub), Urban Village Brewing (Brewery) and Yanaga Kappo Izakaya (Japanese).
For reservations, diners can contact each individual restaurant through their phone, website, Opentable or Resy.
48RB Vinyl Market: Valentine’s + Galentine’s Edition
48 Record Bar offers locals a unique way to enjoy some cocktails and records, but for Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day in Philadelphia, this locale is also offering a special market on Feb. 8.
From noon to 4 p.m., the pop-up vinyl market will boast crates of curated LPs—including romantic classics, joyful tracks, and global gems— plus, locals can sip on some craft cocktails from the full-service bar while shopping with their loved ones and pals.
48 S. 2nd St., 48recordbar.com
‘Slay and the City: A Killer Cosmo’
A new show has opened from Without a Cue, and this one is perfect for all Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda fans. ‘Slay and the City: A Killer Cosmo’ is a mystery spoof on the wildly popular HBO show ‘Sex and the City’ from the immersive theater company.
Written by Traci Connaughton and held at the organization’s Red Rum Theater, it will be up to audiences to solve the conundrum in this original experience. Themed drinks by Pops McCann (including signature cosmos, flirtinis and more) will be available via a cash bar during each performance, and tickets ($35 GA, $75 VIP) are available now online. VIP tickets also include a complimentary cocktail, a packet of clues and a gift.
This unique experience will run through the end of February with shows every Saturday (5 and 8 p.m.) and Sunday (3 p.m.) at Philadelphia’s “only event venue dedicated to the art of murder mystery.”
601 Walnut St., redrum.live
