This weekend in Philly: Bilingual stand-up, rebel trolley tours and more

Liberty Flea at Bok
Liberty Flea at Bok Photo credit Courtesy of Bok

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend in Philly, pair your favorite beers with Girl Scout Cookies at Iron Hill Brewery. Enjoy a bilingual stand-up comedy show at Esperanza Arts Center — ¡qué bárbaro! And for those seeking vintage fashion and decor, Liberty Flea at Bok is debuting its annual winter market.

Girl Scout Cookies and Beer

EVENT:  Girl Scout Cookies and Beer

DATE/ TIME: Friday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 9  p.m.

WHERE: Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, 8400 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill

DETAILS: Cookies and beer? Yes, you heard that right. Iron Hill Brewery has prepared seven cookie and beer pairings (see the full list here) along with a peach cobbler and Trefoil cookie topping. There’s a family-friendly option too, with a new milk and cookies tasting just for kids.

PRICE: Pay as you go

Stand Up!

Comedian Chris Guerrero, TikTok sensation and Esperanza Arts Center artist-in-residence, is hosting an evening of bilingual stand-up comedy, ¡qué bárbaro!
Comedian Chris Guerrero, TikTok sensation and Esperanza Arts Center artist-in-residence, is hosting an evening of bilingual stand-up comedy, ¡qué bárbaro! Photo credit Esperanza Arts Center

EVENT: Stand Up!

DATE/TIME: Friday, Feb. 17 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Teatro Esperanza, 4261 N. Fifth St., Huntington Park

DETAILS: Comedian Chris Guerrero, TikTok sensation and Esperanza Arts Center artist-in-residence, is hosting an evening of bilingual stand-up comedy, ¡qué bárbaro! The event will also feature comedians Rojo Perez with Laura Bolivar and Jesse Pedraza. It will be live and virtual. Find tickets here.

PRICE: $10 general admission; pay as you wish via livestream

Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tours

EVENT: Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tours

DATE: Every Friday through March 25

WHERE: Harriett’s Bookshop, 258 E. Girard Ave., Fishtown

DETAILS: This year, the Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tour returns with Rebel Rides to pay homage to the original rebel-rider Rosa Parks. The tour will pass through prominent Black- and women-owned businesses, starting at Harriet’s Bookshop and ending at Nyambi Naturals Urban Beauty. See the full list here.

PRICE: $50 per person

Liberty Flea at Bok

EVENT: Liberty Flea at Bok

DATE/ TIME: Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Bok Building, 1901 S. Ninth St., South Philadelphia

DETAILS: Liberty Flea is opening its winter market this weekend. Prospective buyers can find everything from vintage clothes and home decor to handmade artisan goods. And, well-behaved pups are welcome, too.

PRICE: Admission is $5

RECURRING

The Friends Experience

EVENT: The Friends Experience

DATE: Through May 29

WHERE: King of Prussia Mall, 160 N. Gulph Road, King of Prussia

DETAILS: Bring your friends to the Friends Experience, where lovers of the hit ’90s TV show can fully immerse in the world that revolves around Central Perk. Several rooms are packed with original props and costumes, set re-creations, a retail store, and more. Fans will be able to explore the show’s history, recreate iconic moments and get some behind-the-scenes scoops.

PRICE: $32 for kids, $39.50 for adults

WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt

EVENT: WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt

DATE: Through Feb. 26

WHERE: Fairmount Park, 231 N. Concourse Dr., Fairmount

DETAILS: Connect with nature, history and art on a 2,000-acre trail in Fairmount Park. The self-guided tour takes you to different geographic areas throughout the week, like West River on MLK Drive and Upper East Park above Girard Avenue. The app gives participants 10 tasks throughout the week and offers prize giveaways.

PRICE: Free

Free Ice Skating in Philadelphia

EVENT: Free Ice Skating in Philadelphia
DATE/TIME: Hours and dates vary depending on rink

WHERE: Select rinks across Philadelphia

DETAILS: Skate for free at Philly’s five public rinks, including Rizzo Rink in South Philadelphia, Laura Sims Skatehouse in Cobbs Creek, Scanlon Ice Rink in Kensington, Tarken Ice Rink in Oxford Circle and Simons Ice Rink in Elmwood Park.

PRICE: Skate rentals are $3 to $5; admission is free

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

EVENT: Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

DATE/TIME: Through March 5, open daily

WHERE: Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Blvd., Penn’s Landing

DETAILS: Ice skating is back along the riverfront with staggered 90-minute skate sessions. The Lodge bar is a perfect way to warm up after you skate with seasonal cocktails and local brews.

PRICE: Pay as you go

Featured Image Photo Credit: Courtesy of Bok