Philly's February Lineup: Dining, Music, and More
February is off to a lively start in Philadelphia, with several foodie events, cultural attractions, and family-friendly activities lining up. Restaurant Week in Center City wraps up this Wednesday, while Northern Liberties Restaurant Week continues until Sunday.
For foodies, Greg Vernick’s Emilia in Kensington and the annual Mardi Gras pop-up at Craftsman Row Saloon are now open, offering new and exciting dining options to try. Don't miss out on Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, which returns this Saturday with participating locations serving sweet treats before dawn.
If you're a sports fan, catch WWE Monday Night Raw at Xfinity Mobile Arena on February 2nd. Meanwhile, opera enthusiasts can attend Opera Philadelphia: Complications in Sue at the Academy of Music from February 4-8.
On the entertainment side, family activities abound, including the Hearts & Crafts Ball taking place at Cherry Street Pier this Saturday and Super Bowl watch parties hosted at bars and restaurants across the city on Sundays.
Black History Month programming continues throughout the month at local institutions like the Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Museum of the American Revolution.
Other highlights include a Mind & Mood Recharge event at the Penn Museum on February 4th and a Bark Bowl 2026 at Craft Hall this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
February is off to a lively start in Philadelphia, with several foodie events, cultural attractions, and family-friendly activities lining up. Restaurant Week in Center City wraps up this Wednesday, while Northern Liberties Restaurant Week continues until Sunday.
For foodies, Greg Vernick’s Emilia in Kensington and the annual Mardi Gras pop-up at Craftsman Row Saloon are now open, offering new and exciting dining options to try. Don't miss out on Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, which returns this Saturday with participating locations serving sweet treats before dawn.
If you're a sports fan, catch WWE Monday Night Raw at Xfinity Mobile Arena on February 2nd. Meanwhile, opera enthusiasts can attend Opera Philadelphia: Complications in Sue at the Academy of Music from February 4-8.
On the entertainment side, family activities abound, including the Hearts & Crafts Ball taking place at Cherry Street Pier this Saturday and Super Bowl watch parties hosted at bars and restaurants across the city on Sundays.
Black History Month programming continues throughout the month at local institutions like the Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Museum of the American Revolution.
Other highlights include a Mind & Mood Recharge event at the Penn Museum on February 4th and a Bark Bowl 2026 at Craft Hall this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
The city's restaurant weeks are just another example of how Philly's economy is all about catering to tourists, isn't it? I mean, who needs local businesses when you can bring in the big bucks from out-of-towners? 
It's like we're more interested in promoting our food scene as a tourist trap than supporting our own community. And what's up with the lack of affordable options for everyday Philadelphians? Where are all these fancy restaurants and events going to take our hard-earned money when we need it most? 
What about giving some love to neighborhoods that need it more, like Fishtown or South Philly?
and why no online ticketing for sports events or opera performances? making me choose between buying a ticket in person or just streaming it on my phone 
i'm also not a fan of these "family activities" that are basically just excuses to make money from parents who don't know any better 
first of all, restaurant week is still going strong! if you haven't tried emilia yet, u gotta check out their dishes 
and for all the ice cream lovers out there, ice cream for breakfast day is back this saturday - yes, please! 
also, who's excited for wwe monday night raw at the xfinity mobile arena? and can we talk about the opa programming? i heard opera philadelphia: complications is gonna be amazing 
. And Black History Month programming is so important, we should be celebrating all year round 
... but honestly, I'm also really looking forward to the Bark Bowl 2026, who doesn't love dogs?! 
. And, omg, Ice Cream for Breakfast Day? That sounds like the best idea ever! Who needs breakfast at 6 am when you can have ice cream instead? 
I'm definitely gonna check out Emilia too, I've heard great things about Greg Vernick's cooking. What's up with WWE Monday Night Raw though? I've never been to a wrestling match before, but my friends are all about it... maybe I'll convince them to take me along 
and Opera Philadelphia: Complications - my opera-loving friends, you won't wanna miss this! 
Family fun at Hearts & Crafts Ball and Super Bowl watch parties will be lit! 
Meanwhile, Black History Month events are a must-attend for anyone interested in history and culture. Did someone say Bark Bowl 2026? 
why do they have it like before dawn tho? cant we just have it in the morning like normal ppl? also is that a thing now where restaurants have special weeks every month? like philly restaurant week seems kinda random lol. btw is WWE monday night raw gonna be on tv or only at the arena? 
. And Northern Liberties Restaurant Week is still going strong - I need to try those new dining options ASAP