Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Skyline Soiree at Assembly Rooftop Lounge
On Friday, May 2, Assembly Rooftop Lounge will host its annual spring-time party now dubbed the Skyline Soiree. From 6 to 9 p.m., the venue will host a three-hour open bar with featured cocktails (like frozen Aperol Spritzes and Frose), passed small plates and chef-led food stations (think lobster rolls, quesabirria tacos and charred corn guacamole with house-made chips), plus, entertainment by the DJ Ty Kingsley Party Duo (complete with an electric violinist and saxophone.) Tickets ($100) can be purchased online via Tock.
1840 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, assemblyrooftop.com
Maifest
Set for Saturday, May 3, the all-day festival (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) from Brauhaus Schmitz will be celebrating its 12th year and is set to be bigger than ever. Think authentic German culture, live music, tasty food, and plenty of beer (and steins) to go around.
Maifest will also feature its typical fan-favorite activities—like the Liter Lift Competition, pig roast, face painting, flower crowns, keg tapping and games. The celebration will also include Pennsylvania’s largest Maypole, and performances by the Die Heimatklange Band and the United German Hungarian Dance group this year.
The all-day outdoor block party is free to attend, with pay-as-you-go food and drink. VIP tickets are also available for $100 and include food, drinks and access to the Brauer Bund, where you will find seating, private bathrooms, an extensive German food buffet and TVs to catch sporting events of the day and the Kentucky Derby, a release notes.
700 block of South Street, brauhausschmitz.com
Binding Agents Presents
To celebrate chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon’s recent addition to TIME’s annual TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world, Philadelphians can celebrate the local icon this Saturday (May 3) at Bok Building’s Two Persons Coffee. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., chef Nok and her ‘Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen’ cookbook co-author Natalie Jesionka will be on site to host a brief talk and book signing.
The event will also feature cocktails and light bites. Tickets ($35-$45) are available via Simpletix. “I am so honored to be recognized on the TIME100 list this year,” says chef Nok. “Representing both Philly and Thailand in a global spotlight is incredibly special.”
821 Dudley St., twopersonscoffee.square.site
Chestnut Hill Home + Garden Festival
It’s that time of year again—The Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival will be in full swing this weekend on Sunday, May 4.
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 300 vendors will line the 8000 to 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue to highlight home and garden décor. The event will also feature outdoor craft demonstrations, live music, children’s activities, and over 200 retailers, restaurants, and businesses within the Chestnut Hill Business District joining in on the fun.
A focal point of the festival every year is the Maker’s Village, which will feature different artisan demonstrations (including pottery, macrame, bulb layering, and even an observation hive with hive tools.) Another highlight, the Stagecrafters Theater, will feature a stage with family-friendly entertainment and theatrical performances. The Festival will additionally feature a used book sale at Tavern on the Hill, and an outdoor cookout at McNally’s Tavern with sandwiches (including the Schmitter), beer and spring-inspired slushies.
A full list of offerings can be found online.
Washington Crossing Brewfest
Philadelphians can take a short drive to New Hope to participate in the 14th annual Washington Crossing Brewfest. The event will be in full swing this Saturday (May 3) from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., and will feature a wide variety of beer samples from regional brands (including IPAs, ciders, spiked teas, kombuchas and seltzers), plus, plenty of food and live entertainment.
As a release notes, proceeds from Brewfest benefit the non-profit Friends of Washington Crossing Park, which supports the park’s educational programs, the preservation of its colonial-era buildings and artifacts, and efforts to promote the history of the Revolutionary War events that took place on their grounds in 1776. General Admission tickets run for $60, with a limited number of Designated Driver tickets available for $17.76.
1638 River Road, New Hope, washingtoncrossingbrewfest.com
