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!
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