Spring has officially sprung, and the City of Brotherly Love is blooming with exciting events. Whether you’re an arts and culture aficionado, a foodie, or just looking for some outdoor fun, there’s something for everyone in the coming weeks. This roundup highlights the best spring happenings in Philly and even a bonus event in South Jersey. Il barbiere di Siviglia – Young Professionals Night at the Academy of Vocal Arts Date: April 25, 2024 Location: Academy of Vocal Arts, 1920 Spruce Street Tickets are $25 Don’t miss your chance to attend a one-night-only performance of Rossini’s hilariou ..read more

“Girl from the North Country,” now playing at Philadelphia’s Forrest Theater now until March 10th, is a unique theatrical experience that defies easy categorization. While it isn’t your typical, feel-good musical, it offers a powerful and poignant glimpse into the lives of struggling individuals during the Great Depression. The play, written by Conor McPherson and featuring the music of Bob Dylan, takes place in a Duluth, Minnesota boarding house on the brink of foreclosure. The residents, each facing their own hardships, find solace and connection in the shared experience of uncertain times ..read more

Anna Ladd is one of those people who knows everybody. Or rather, everybody knows her. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a “You know Anna, too??” moment. My friend Ann introduced me to Anna a few years ago (thanks Ann!), and I’ve loved following her journey ever since. And you’ll soon learn why. She’s a photographer, artist, overall creative, and has an illustrious podcasting career. In 2018, she won Gimlet’s podcast competition, Casting Call. Her podcast was titled “An Exciting Business Opportunity” and explored the seedy world of MLMs. So yes – she’s an all around cool cool girl. And t ..read more

Welcome back to Philly Finds, and happy official fall everyone. I keep telling myself that this will finally be the year where I get the cute fall fits. The durable pair of booties to last me the whole season, the dark wash jeans that fit just right, the sweater that is perfectly snug – I’m going to make it happen. I have an across-the-pond trip coming up soon, and I am determined to be très autumnal chic! As we often do, I’ll start off this post with some recommendations. I’ve just purchased Women Who Run with the Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés. I’ve been meaning to read this for s ..read more

Forgive me, for I am about to be on my Tony Robbins nonsense. September is often viewed as a month of change and fresh starts. A time to change habits, to try something new, maybe even give ourselves a challenge. Something that could potentially impact your life. Read any keys to success or self-help article, and it’s almost guaranteed that waking up early is going to be listed there. Waking up earlier was always something I thought was nice in theory. “Maybe one day I’ll be an early riser,” I would think as I would to slumber until the afternoon on weekends (also nothing wrong with that and I ..read more

Meet Navixha Bagga Navixha Bagga wears a lot of hats. She’s a mother, social media creator, seasoned corporate leader, mindset mentor, and women’s leadership advocate to name just a few of her titles. Navixha’s mission is to empower individuals and organizations to unlock their true potential and realize their most flourished, synergized, and effective versions. Along with mental health and mindset development, Navixha advocates for women’s leadership. Having 23 years of professional experience in corporate IT, Navixha brings a leadership mindset that has helped organizations achieve strategic ..read more

Just in time for the end of summer – a brand spankin’ new Philly Finds. How has your summer been going? Are we feeling ready for fall? I for one put out my pumpkin décor and purchased several fall candles last week. I’m ready. I have some autumnal trips lined up, which I’m quite excited for. Before we get into the finds, here are some random links to check out/some things I’ve enjoyed recently: Get ready to make those Center City Restaurant Week Reservations. I loved this ode to Fishtown institution Sulimay’s on Billy Penn. A nearly two-hour video titled Disney’s FastPass: A Complicated Histo ..read more

Heyyyyy. It’s been a minute since I’ve dropped a Philly Finds, so I figured I could do a little round-up of some August Philly food news. Quick links: Which item do you want from the Bankroll auction? I call the sushi robot. Main Line Bite has officially launched. Vinyl opens in Center City. Center City Restaurant Week returns this fall. Enjoy traditional Nigerian food at Eatwell in Old City. New Restaurants and Menus: Post Haste 2519 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125 First spot on my list to check out. Post Haste is a recently-opened cocktail lounge, which also features a pretty great a ..read more

CCD Restaurant Week returns this fall – September 10 to September 23, 2023 For all of my Philadelphia foodies, mark your calendars and ready your taste buds – Center City District Restaurant Week is back this fall from Sunday, September 10 to Saturday, September 23. This anniversary will spotlight not only Philly’s restaurant scene but also the vibrant community that has made this town a culinary powerhouse. One of the best things about Restaurant Week is that it gives you the opportunity to consider dining at restaurants you haven’t been to before. For me, I always look at Restaurant Week thi ..read more

Joe Kramer as Ralff, and Ignacyo Matynia as Razzorakk What if aliens landed in Philly? It doesn’t seem that outlandish when you really think about it, does it? In fact, Philly would be the place where this would happen. And the out-of-this-world comedy Higher Grounds considers this exact scenario. I had the chance to chat with Joe Kramer and Christian Sarkis Graham, the creators behind the film. Kramer not only wrote and directed the film, but also plays the lead role of the alien Ralff. This isn’t his first directing credit either, as he directed the locally shot and internationally celebrate ..read more