ALA Midwinter 2020



5431155-16256000Live Entertainment in PhiladelphiaWhat to do for entertainment in Philadelphia? One of my favorite things is to attend live music events. We have a wonderful selection of venues to visit for live music, and some locations offer dinner, as well.Check and for discounted tickets to local music, theater, and other entertainment—as much as 60 percent off regular prices. has the latest about anything new and wonderful happening in Philadelphia. A recent big news announcement: National Geographic’s special travel edition listed Philadelphia as one of only 2 U.S. destinations to visit in their top 25 world travel destinations for 2020. Now that’s news!Live music venues near and not so near the Convention Center: City Winery, 990 Filbert St. Food, drink, and live music all in one place. The Foundry at the Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St. Live music every night you are here!The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 300 S. Broad St. Home of the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra. During ALA Midwinter, the program is BeethovenNOW. They offer deeply discounted community tickets the day of the show. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. This place has a rich history worth visiting.The Met Philadelphia, 858 N. Broad St. Get your tickets for Dancing with the Stars on January 26!Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St. Live music and area-sourced eats in a historic site with restored tin ceilings/walls and cowboy murals.Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. This wonderful place has three bars—wow!Random Tea Room and Curiosity Shop, 713 N. 4th St. Absolutely charming and cozy tea room with live music acts in the evening. The ambiance along with their tea offerings and the Pelion plate is worth an Uber ride to this Fishtown gem.Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. Historic music venue.Merriam Theatre, 250 S. Broad St. Riverdance will be in town from January 21 through January 26.Ortlieb’s, 847 N. 3rd St. Local funk, jazz, and rock performers provide the soundtrack for burgers, burritos, and beer.World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. Great performers such as Tuck & Patti and the late Richie Havens have performed here. Great food selection. If you find yourself overwhelmed by it all, then the perfect remedy is Shane Confectionery, at 110 Market St. This treasure of a store was established in 1863. They have hands-down the BEST HOT CHOCOLATE YOU WILL EVER HAVE the good fortune of sipping slowly on a cold January day. You will not regret the extra calories. Trust me.Juanita Vega DeJoseph, Library Supervisor, Art and Literature Department ................
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