Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Philly Cocktail Fest
The first ever Philly Cocktail Fest will be in full swing this weekend on Saturday, March 29 to showcase some of the city’s best mixologists. The immersive tasting experience (housed at the 23rd Street Armory) will feature sips from local hotspots like Jerry’s Bar, La Llorna, Enswell, INTL and more. Guests will get to try up to 15 unique cocktail samples, plus, exclusive pours from popular brands. The “Best Cocktail in Philly” will be crowned at the conclusion of Session 2.
The festival / cocktail competition is working to support The Trauma Survivors Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by trauma. Tickets are available for VIP prices with early admission ($59) or General Admission ($39.) Sessions will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. (VIP starts at noon), or 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (VIP starts at 3:30 p.m.). More information can be found online.
22 S 23rd St., phillycocktailfest.com
Tacos + Tequila at Libertee Grounds
Libertee Grounds and Taco Hart are partnering up for Tacos + Tequila: Return of the Day Drink. This brunch event will be in full swing on Saturday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m., and while there, locals can explore the venue’s two-story mini golf course. The brunch menu will feature crab rangoon dip, taquitos, guacamole, Filipino sweet pork tacos, Asian fusion tacos, Taco Heart’s signature homemade tortillas, puffy chips, salsas and more.
Drinks-wise, diners can sip on the “Third Times the Charm” (blanco tequila, housemade bloody mary mix, and tajin), “Espresso Martini Numero Dos” (resposado tequila, Bluebird coffee liqueur, La Colombe cold brew and chocolate bitters), and the “Mango Unchained” (resposado tequila, orange liqueur, mango and lime.) This event is free admission and available to reserve via Resy.
1600 W. Girard Ave., Suite C5, liberteegrounds.com
‘Stone Soup’ at Magic Gardens
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens has its own appeal, but the multi-dimensional experience space also rotates different art exhibits in its indoor galleries. Beginning March 28, the latest to hit the venue comes from multidisciplinary artist Eustace Mamba. Titled ‘Stone Soup: Works by Eustace Mamba’, the collection highlights Mamba’s innovative use of materials and concepts while delving into the complexities of identity, culture, and history.
As a release describes, Mamba’s work often merges visual elements that contrast historical figures and events from Black history with imagery of contemporary Black life, particularly as it unfolds in East Coast cities like Philadelphia and New York (where Mamba was born.) The exhibit will feature works from different mediums including painting, collage, street photography, and mixed-media installations, with an emphasis on sewing as a storytelling tool.
Additionally, there will also be a Pay-As-You-Wish Opening Reception on March 28 (6 to 9 p.m.) Additional info can be found online.
1020 South St., phillymagicgardens.org
Philly Mob Tour with Founding Footsteps
The city’s first-ever mob tour opened this month and will run on select dates this spring aboard Founding Footstep’s popular jitney. The BYOB occasion will cover the subject of the prohibition era, and eventually, will continue into the 50’s and beyond (including Philly during the reign of reputed mob boss Angelo Bruno).
But for now, those who hop aboard will be able to hear stories of the city’s past with mob bosses, bootleggers, lawmen, the secrets of the illegal liquor trade, underground bars, and the rise of infamous crime families. Tickets ($55) for March dates (running Thursdays through Saturdays) can be found online.
Kun Yang-Lin Dancers
The Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers (KYL/D) have already made a name for themselves as one of the country’s only Asian-American contemporary dance companies, but it’s the bold choreography and showmanship that keeps people coming back to their annual performances.
The dancers under Artistic Director Kun-Yang Lin’s zen-inspired guidance provide a showcase of new dances every year. Lin, a native of Taiwan, started the company here in Philly with the intent to create programs that focused on centering our chi, or “life force” in Mandarin. Through inspiration from Eastern philosophies along with contemporary dance, this critically acclaimed group has mixed the past with the present in a simply beautiful way for years.
In 2025, KYL/D will present ‘LUNA (月)/Dance, Myth, and Nature’ at the Mandell Theater on March 28 (7:30 p.m.) and 29 (2:30 and 7:30 p.m.) Tickets ($25) are available online.
3220 Chestnut St., kyld.org
