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52 Weeks of Firsts - Tuesday, February 17 at Historic Philadelphia, Philadelphia

52 Weeks of Firsts

Tuesday, February 17·Historic Philadelphia
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Celebrate America’s 250th in the City Where It All Began In 2026, America turns 250 and Philadelphia is gearing up for the ultimate year-long celebration. For 250 years, this city has been first in freedom, first in innovation and, of course, first in fun. To mark the Semiquincentennial, the Philade...

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Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

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PMSlaps presents Return To Sender // February 2026

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East Kensington
Events Committee Meeting (Hybrid)

Events Committee Meeting (Hybrid)

Today • 6:30 p.m.
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Rittenhouse
Galentine's Glam & Glow at Ladder 15

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Today • 6:30 p.m.
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Rittenhouse
If it's Mardi Gras ~ it's Hoppin' John's Soul-Fried Brass Band!!!

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Today • 7:30 p.m.
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Rittenhouse
Special Event: Annette Mullaney

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Today • 7:30 p.m.
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Manayunk
Trivia Tuesdays at JD McGillicuddy's

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Today • 8:00 p.m.
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Tuesday Quizzo at Dawson Street Pub

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Rittenhouse
RK$TDY at Bob and Barbara's

RK$TDY at Bob and Barbara's

Today • 9:00 p.m.
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East Kensington
Events Committee Meeting (Hybrid)

Events Committee Meeting (Hybrid)

Today • 6:30 p.m.
#Organize
Rittenhouse
RK$TDY at Bob and Barbara's

RK$TDY at Bob and Barbara's

Today • 9:00 p.m.
#Music
Rittenhouse
Galentine's Glam & Glow at Ladder 15

Galentine's Glam & Glow at Ladder 15

Today • 6:30 p.m.
#NomNomSlurp#Valentine's
Rittenhouse
Unruly Wines for Unruly Minds: An Aquarius Wine Tasting at Jet Wine Bar

Unruly Wines for Unruly Minds: An Aquarius Wine Tasting at Jet Wine Bar

Tomorrow • 6:00 p.m.
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Rittenhouse
Mikey Mester & Friends at Bob and Barbara's

Mikey Mester & Friends at Bob and Barbara's

Tomorrow • 9:00 p.m.
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Manayunk
Queer Run at Manayunk

Queer Run at Manayunk

Tomorrow • 6:00 p.m.
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Fishtown - Lower Kensington
FNA Monthly Community Meeting

FNA Monthly Community Meeting

Tomorrow • 7:00 p.m.
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Logan Square
Queer Run at Love Park

Queer Run at Love Park

This Thursday • 6:00 a.m.
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Chestnut Hill
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Callowhill
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East Falls
Pitch-A-Friend Philly at Wissahickon Brewing Co.

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Stephunk at North Bowl

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This Friday • 8:00 p.m.
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East Falls
Pitch-A-Friend Philly at Wissahickon Brewing

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Palentines! LMK Anniversary Party

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Northern Liberties
Reisen Whisk Baked Goods Pop-Up at Stump

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Chinatown
First Authentic Chinese Gate Built in America (1984) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

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Queen Village
Palentines: LMK Club Anniversary Party at At My House

Palentines: LMK Club Anniversary Party at At My House

This Saturday • 7:00 p.m.
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Northern Liberties
O'Doyle Rules at North Bowl

O'Doyle Rules at North Bowl

This Saturday • 8:00 p.m.
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Chestnut Hill
It's A Family Affair at NoName Gallery

It's A Family Affair at NoName Gallery

This Saturday • 12:00 p.m.
#Arts
Northern Liberties
Seven Sisters Crystals Pop-Up at Stump

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This Sunday • 12:00 p.m.
#Markets
Chinatown
Lunar New Year Social at Chinatown

Lunar New Year Social at Chinatown

This Sunday • 10:30 a.m.
#NomNomSlurp
Philadelphia
Queer Run x RJP Anti-ICE Collab Run

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This Sunday • 9:00 a.m.
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Chestnut Hill
It's A Family Affair at NoName Gallery

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This Sunday • 12:00 p.m.
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West Poplar
Craft Club: Fake Cake Jewelry Boxes with Piped Dreams

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This Sunday • 12:00 p.m.
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Rittenhouse
DJ City Baby at Bob and Barbara's

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This Monday • 9:00 p.m.
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Passyunk Square
East Passyunk Restaurant Week

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This Monday
#NomNomSlurp
Rittenhouse
Queer Run at Rittenhouse Square (Post-Run at Marsha's)

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This Monday • 7:00 p.m.
#Pride#Fitness+1
Rittenhouse
June's EQ at Bob and Barbara's

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