Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Stratus Rooftop Lounge’s fan-favorite event is back and set for Friday, April 24. The evening will transform the 11th-floor venue of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco into a fully immersive and over-the-top Mardi Gras bash with themed food, drinks and plenty of entertainment.
Guests can sip on Big Easy cocktails like Hurricanes, Sazeracs and Vieux Carré, plus bite into beignets, boudin, roast beef po’ boys, oyster shooters, and other treats. The space will also be decked out with a 360° photo booth, disco ball dancers, show girls, LED aerialists, fire dancer performances and a VIP caviar and bubbly experience.
Tickets for the VIP party (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) are $100 per person and include complimentary food, live entertainment, and access to a premium open bar. General admission is $25 per person and grants entry from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., with cash food and beverages available.
433 Chestnut St., stratuslounge.com
This Saturday, pro wrestling meets visual art with Labor of Love’s latest event, ‘The Exhibition’. The one-night takeover at Icebox Project Space will feature high-level independent wrestling alongside a curated showcase of top artists, photographers, and designers from the wrestling world. Scheduled to appear in the ring is Big Callux, “World Famous” Cheeseburger, Dr. Ethan Wilde, Matt Mako, The Outfielders, and Timothy Thatcher. (Note, the card is subject to change.)
Artwork at the event will feature a wide range of standout creatives from across the community (like Brian "Box" Brown, Cat Park, Dallon Taylor and Dan Hughes). Tickets start around $25, and the event will run from 5 to 10 p.m. on April 25.
1400 N. American St., tickettailor.com
Set for Friday, April 24, this annual celebration is meant to immerse locals in the world of pioneering scientist Marie Curie and her contemporaries of the early 20th century. Hosted by the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, guests are invited to don their finest 1920s attire, explore the museum after hours, and experience a celebration of the era’s visions for medicine, along with live jazz, themed collections, and a few surprises along the way.
The evening will feature live performances by Drew Nugent & the Midnight Society and exclusive access to some of the museum’s most unique collections, including medical instruments, pharmaceuticals, models, memorabilia and more. General admission is $65, while VIP tickets are $80. Mütter members and College Fellows will additionally receive a 20% discount on all ticket options.
19 S. 22nd St., muttermuseum.org
The Clover Market is back open for the sunny season with its second iteration set for Sunday, April 25, in Collingswood, New Jersey. The award-winning market debuted in 2010 with the mission to provide a venue for independent artisans and antique dealers to connect with customers who love to shop small, and over the years, Clover has provided a home for hundreds and hundreds of those small businesses to showcase their creative makings. Their markets are curated, and they focus specifically on handmade goods and high-quality vintage finds.
The Market’s event on Sunday will be held at the N. Atlantic Ave parking lot (aka the Farmers Market Lot), in the former Zane Schoolhouse parking lot, and all along Irvin Ave from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sabrina’s Café is celebrating 25 years in business this April with a series of anniversary specials across its six Greater Philadelphia locations. While here, visitors can enjoy a nostalgic return to some of the café’s original 2001 menu items, including a Tuscan chicken sandwich, coconut shrimp over soba noodles, an apple and Wisconsin cheddar omelet, and the barking chihuahua breakfast wrap. Plus, a portion of proceeds—25% from select anniversary menu items—will benefit Broad Street Love.
Sabrina’s is also offering a 25th Anniversary Stuffed French Toast Latte made with Lavazza espresso, banana, vanilla, cinnamon, and house-made banana cinnamon foam, served in a collectible mug, alongside an anniversary edition stuffed brioche French toast topped with banana cream, custard, and warm vanilla bean syrup. At the South Street location, customers can also add a vodka shot to any lemonade, juice, or soft drink for just 25-cents now through Mother’s Day.
Multiple locations, sabrinascafe.com
