What’s On & Online in Greater Philadelphia, Jan. 18-24

Big news: As of last week, both indoor dining and museums can once again safely welcome guests in Philadelphia. That includes attractions like the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Mütter Museum, the National Liberty Museum and more, as well as restaurants like Urban Farmer, Square 1682 and Barcelona Wine Bar and many others. Note that many businesses are operating under limited hours and days, so be sure to plan ahead before swinging by. Read more about COVID and Greater Philadelphia on visitphilly.com.
Museums & Indoor Dining Are Open in Philly
Where:Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Delightful pop ups abound in Dilworth Park every winter. Folks can embrace the season by cruising around the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink, offering timed, 90-minute skating sessions; stroll through the Wintergarden on the Greenfield Lawn, an open-air wonderland of lights, topiaries and rustic decor perfect for photo ops; and relax in the Rothman Orthopedics Cabin, where seasonal cocktails and food await in an open-air set up. On Thursday, college students can enjoy $2 skating admission and $2 hot chocolates. Brush up on the parks latest safety protocols before visiting.
Winter at Dilworth Park
When:Ice Rink & Cabin: through February 28; Wintergarden: through April
Where:Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street
Cost:Wintergarden: free; Cabin: pay as you go; Ice Rink: $7, adults; $5, children 10 and under; skate rental: $10
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While the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show has wrapped for the season, the shows 100,000 lights remain lit through the end of February during the extended Winter in Franklin Square, presented by Citizens. Also on offer through the end of February: outdoor mini-golf on the Chilly Philly Mini Golf course and spins on the Parx Liberty Carousel. To keep the festivities safe, look for reduced capacity at the park attractions, sanitizing stations, expanded seating options and more.
Winter at Franklin Square
When:Through Sunday, February 28
Where:Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th Street
Cost:Lights: free; Mini-Golf: $10, adults; $8, children 3-12; Carousel: $3, children 3 and older; free, children 2 and under
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Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest one of Phillys favorite winter traditions has brought the seasonal spirit back to the Delaware River waterfront for another year. The winter wonderland offers guests a chance to go skating at the citys largest outdoor rink and cozy up at one of the warming cabins and fire pit stations all while overlooking the Delaware River. New for 2020/2021: carnival games and a Ferris wheel. Read more about what the Winterfest team is doing to keep guests safe, then reserve timed tickets for ice skating, cabin rentals and/or firepits.
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
When:Through Sunday, March 7
Where:Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Cost:Admission: free; Ice skating admission: $5; Ice-skating rental: $10; Ferris wheel: $4 per ride; Fire pits: $30; Cabins: start at $75
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This winter, the Fairmount Park Conservancy is encouraging folks to get out and discover the hidden gems of one of Phillys best green spaces during the WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt. The free, all-ages and social-distancing-friendly scavenger hunt features five different routes, each with a theme: historic homes, public art, nature, water, and past & present. Participants who complete the 80 missions before the last day of winter (March 19) win a membership to the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Happy exploring!
WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt in Fairmount Park
When:Through Friday, March 19
Where:Various locations, including Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Lansdowne & Horticultural drives
www.myphillypark.org
Screenprinting artist-in-residence Jonathan Lyndon Chase shows their first solo exhibition, Big Wash, at the recently reopened Fabric Workshop & Museum. Focused on the public/private space of laundromats, the exhibit feature paintings, drawings, video and soft sculptures. Chase, a Philadelphia native, produces work about Black queer domestic intimacy.
Jonathan Lyndon Chase: Big Wash at The Fabric Workshop & Museum
When:Through Sunday, June 6
Where:The Fabric Workshop and Museum, 1214 Arch Street
Cost:Free ($5, suggested donation)
www.fabricworkshopandmuseum.org
Philadelphias prestigious art school and museum debuts three exhibitions on Thursday that highlight local artists and celebrate women. Only Tony: Portraits by Gilbert Lewis features 25 paintings the Philadelphia artist created of a human model; and Roll, Press Pull: Contemporary Works from the Brandywine Workshop and Archives showcases pieces from the printmaking workshop for multiethnic artists a gift to the museum from generous collectors. The third exhibit, Taking Space: Contemporary Women Artists and the Politics of Scale, features works by more than 50 women and honors the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted some American women the right to vote.
Three World-Premiere Exhibitions at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
When:Exhibitions open on January 21
Where:Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 118-128 N. Broad Street
Cost:$15, adults; $8, youth 18 and under
www.pafa.org
A quick stop at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Educations Visitor Center is all you need for a day of wooded exploration this Saturday. Themed self-guided tour kits available during Schuylkill Saturdays help adventurers of all ages navigate the natural environment. Kits are available between 10 a.m. and noon, and this weekends themes are movement and sunlight. Dont forget your mask when you stop into the visitor center!
Self-Guided Tour Kits at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
When:Saturday, January 23, 10 a.m. – noon
Where:Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagys Mill Road
www.schuylkillcenter.org
Breakfast sandwiches, reubens, cheesesteaks and cocktails to go are on the menu at the new street-side pop up from South Philly spots The Dutch and Fond, operating on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 11th and Tasker streets. Also on the menu this week: beer and pan-Asian food for takeout from the recently opened Libertee Grounds (with mini-golf on the horizon). Plus, James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Solomonov talks Israeli food culture with special guests in his every-Wednesday digital series. Hear from food journalists, chefs, cookbook authors and more, and ask questions during the live cooking demonstrations.
Buzzworthy Food & Drink Picks
Where:Various locations, including Libertee Grounds, 1600 W. Girard Avenue
If youre not ready to leave behind the most wonderful time of the year, several attractions in Philadelphias Countryside are happy to oblige. Recently extended holiday goings-on include Holiday Magic at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, featuring toy trains and dollhouses once owned by the Wyeths (through January 31); Fonthill Castle Guided Evening Tours, offering castle-goers intimate tours of the spectacular Doylestown attraction all decked out in holiday decorations (Tuesday and Thursday); and the Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm, inviting guests to experience 3 million brilliant lights either from their cars or on a wagon ride (Friday and Saturday).
Extended Holiday Attractions
Where:Various locations, including Fonthill Castle, 525 E. Court Street, Doylestown
Longwood Gardens treats visitors to an indoor/outdoor oasis full of stunning colors and dramatic displays during its Winter Wonder programming, kicking off on Saturday. In place of the attractions annual orchid display, visitors will find textured grasses, cape-primrose and fragrant jasmine along their stroll through the tranquil gardens and conservatory.
Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens
When:January 23 – March 21
Where:Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square
Cost:$25, adults; $22, seniors (62+) and college students; $13, youth (ages 5-18); Free, children 4 and under
www.longwoodgardens.org
Tune in and catch Philly’s buzzy b-ball team as they hopefully continue their winning ways during three games this week. And the Flyers projected to be one of the best teams in the NHL this year celebrate their first full week of the season with three games as well. Pro tip: Order in from one of your favorite local restaurants (and maybe pair your food with some craft beer delivery from the regions acclaimed breweries). Find TV and radio broadcast info for the games on the 76ers and Flyers official sites.
Philadelphia 76ers & Flyers Games
When:76ers: January 20, 22 & 23; Flyers: January 19, 21 & 23
Where:TV & radio broadcasts
In the lead up to the Lunar New Year (February 12), West Phillys Penn Museum is taking a deep dive into Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Tibetan cultures during the super-informative (and all-virtual) CultureFest! series. This week, kids can create a legendary creature from home while learning about Chinese dragons during a free live learning session (Tuesday), and adults are encouraged to find a refreshment for a happy hour living room lecture from an associate curator of the museum’s Asia section, who will speak on Buddhist sculptures, Mongolian woodblocks and more (Thursday).
CultureFest! from the Penn Museum
When:Legendary Creatures: Tuesday, January 19; Living Room Lecture: Thursday, January 21
Cost:Legendary Creatures: free; Living Room Lecture: pay what you wish
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