In honor of International Women’s Day — March 8 — here are some of the best ways to celebrate the holiday and Women’s History Month in Philadelphia.
Manayunk
Locals can celebrate Women’s History Month in Philadelphia this March in Manayunk. According to a release, dozens of local, independent and female-owned businesses are working together for the 4th year in a row to collect essential items for postpartum women and other products to support women’s health and wellness. All donations will then be donated to Grab-N-Flow for distribution through their no charge-to-the-community menstrual and postpartum product shed locations throughout the city.
Plus, this Saturday, March 8, the area will host the Manayunk Women’s Day Crawl, where visitors and shoppers can drop off donations plus, enjoy sales, sips, samples, specials, giveaways and learn about Manayunk’s women-owned businesses. A full list of participating spots can be found online.
Sor Ynez
On March 25, locals can head to Sor Ynez for the venue’s Women’s History Month Bar Takeover. Beginning at 5 p.m., Adrienne Gomez-Saddler (formerly of JG Sky High) and Amanda Melendez (Vernick Fish) will craft/serve two special cocktails, which will be revealed on Sor Ynez’s Instagram leading up to the event. Chef Alex Tellez will also be providing a menu of small bites for the event, which is pay-as-you-go and open to the public.
1800 N. American Street, Unit G, sorynez.com
Hotel Ana & Bel
This chic locale is offering a special Girls Getaway Package. The experience features “a celebration of the feminine history of the hotel” with a free bottle of bubbly, two $50 gift cards to a local female-owned boutique (Vestige), a $100 food and beverage credit; in-room journals and face masks, plus, access to the hotel’s infrared sauna.
The package is available to book now for stay dates through March and rates start at $399/night.
1401 E Susquehanna Ave., annaandbel.com
Stratus Rooftop Lounge
Every week in March, Stratus Rooftop Lounge will host different local women-owned/operated culinary and beverage purveyors for Women’s Way Wednesday. The initiative kicked off this week on March 5 with Chef Karla Torres of La Ingrata, and will continue on March 12, 19 and 26. Tickets for each event cost $35, and in addition to the curated bites, guests can also enjoy music from notable female DJs and pay-as-you-go craft cocktails, local beer, and wine.
Profits from Women’s Way Wednesdays will benefit both the nonprofit Women’s Way and the event’s partner, the Sisterly Love Collective.
433 Chestnut St., stratuslounge.com
Riot Nerd Philly
This women-owned and operated entertainment company is celebrating International Women’s Day with a Ladies of the 2010’s Dance Party at both Milkboy locations (1100 Chestnut St. and 401 South St.) On March 8, DJ 21SparksFly will be DJing at Milkboy on South Street ($5 for advanced tickets) and DJ RIot Meg will be DJing at Milkboy on Chestnut Street (advanced tickets $10.) Both sets will kick off at 9 p.m.
Multiple locations, riotnerdphilly.com
Alice
To commemorate the occasion, 15% of proceeds from Alice’s seasonal dessert (a Blood Orange Bundt Cake made with salty caramel and French vanilla ice cream) will go directly to the local nonprofit Women Against Abuse during the month of March.
901 Christian St., alicephiladelphia.com
Jane Gallery
This Women’s History Month in Philadelphia, locals can head to Jane Gallery to check out a new exhibit from Philadelphia-based artist Nataliya Yermolenko titled ‘Icons, Influence & You.’
The show’s opening reception will take place on Friday, March 7, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., inviting guests to experience the artwork, engage with interactive elements, and celebrate the inspiring women who have shaped history.
32 N. 3rd St., yermolenko.co
Colonial Theatre
The Colonial Theatre is taking this month to showcase a series of influential films celebrating trailblazing directors, actresses, compelling stories, and strong female characters. The venue’s Women in Cinema Spotlight series will show films like ‘A League of Their Own’, ‘Amélie’, ‘Gas Food Lodging’, ‘Brave’, and ‘The Color Purple.’ A full schedule can be found online.
227 Bridge St, Phoenixville, thecolonialtheatre.com
Ocean Casino Resort
Those looking for a trip to celebrate Women’s History Month in Philadelphia are in luck with Ocean Casino Resort. The venue is offering a Women’s Day Hotel Package featuring an overnight stay on March 8 in a Contemporary Queen Room, a bottle of sparkling Rosé, two tickets for the Girls Just Wanna Have Brunch event at Amada, and entrance to a special Happy Hour at Balcony Bar for International Women’s Day. Rates start at $611.
Ocean is also serving up two themed cocktails featuring 21 SEEDS (a female-led company) in honor of the occasion from March 7 to 31. 21 SEEDS will also be on-site on March 7 for a mixology class. More information can be found online.
500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey, theoceanac.com
