Free Stuff in Philadelphia

I know how it is to feel broke (I've been in college for six years). I also know how it feels to think you're missing out on all of the most fun things that the city of brotherly love has to offer. Fear not! I have rounded up some fun, and FREE, things to do coming up in the near future in our fair city of Philadelphia.


1. CITY HALL JAZZ WEDNESDAYS


Every Wednesday in April, City Hall is throwing down some fresh jazz in the Mayor's Reception Room. This Wednesday, the Marina Vishnyakova Ensemble will be performing at 5:30pm. It's free to RSVP. Only catch is this: just because you RSVP doesn't mean you're gonna get in. Show up on time (as in early) to get a spot. RSVP here:

2. Justin Duerr: Stranger Things Have Never Happened

At Gallery 309, go check out some art by Justin Duerr, running through April 30th. The opening is April 6th during Philadelphia's famous First Fridays. If you can't make the opening, go check out one of the two FREE showings of "Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles." This movie documents the bizarre tiles sighted all over Philadelphia and attempts to decipher the meaning behind them. 


You must reserve tickets online and you can find more information here. 


3. A Love Letter For You


This is a fun thing you can do all year 'round, but it's probably even nicer to do in the Spring.

Ok, so this isn't free (unless you're interested in walking all over deep West Philly), but it only costs you $2 (or less if you have a token). Take the Market Frankford El to and from 69th Street Terminal to get a peek at the Steve Powers mural series all along rooftops in West Philadelphia. They're mostly adorable and heartwarming. You can pay for a tour where they'll give you some information about the murals, but for those on a budget, just take the train and go without the added features of the tour.

If you check out any of these wallet friendly events, let me know what you thought! If you have any cool suggestions of your own, don't hesitate to leave me a comment.