This weekend in Philly: Bar crawls, singles mixer, and more

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend in Philly, explore local bars and breweries at several St. Patrick's Day bar crawls. Channel your inner matchmaker at the “Pitch-a-Friend” event at Punch Buggy Brewing. And, celebrate women artists and creatives from all over the world at the Penn Museum CultureFest!

EVENT: St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl and Erin Express
DATE/TIME: Saturday, March 11 from 12 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Rec & Royal, 111 S. 17th St., Center City
DETAILS: Here’s your excuse to drink if you ever needed one. The Erin Express is back and this year it includes 20+ bars like Howl at the Moon, Old City Beer Garden, and Xfinitiy Live. There’ll be free shirts for the first 1,000 people through the door, food and drink specials, green swag to celebrate the holiday, and more.
PRICE: Tickets start at $17.87 but make sure you get them early

EVENT: Official Saint Patrick’s Bar Crawl
DATE/TIME: March 11, 17, and 18 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Woody’s, 202 S. 13th St., Gayborhood
DETAILS: The more bar crawls the better, right? This crawl includes Woody’s, Voyeur, Pulse and more to come. There’ll be food and drink specials, DJs and live entertainment, all day parties, and costume contests.
PRICE: Tickets start at $27.24 but prices vary

EVENT: Last chance for the Philadelphia Flower Show
DATE/TIME: From now until March 12, times vary
WHERE: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Center City
DETAILS: It’s almost springtime in the city, and that means the annual Philadelphia Flower Show is back! This year’s theme, “The Garden Electric,” captures the feeling of the joy that comes from giving and receiving flowers. There will also be a butterfly exhibit, crafts for all ages, flower vendors, and more.
PRICE: Prices vary; get more details here

EVENT: Pitch-a-Friend
DATE/TIME: Thursday, March 8, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Punch Buggy Brewing, 1445 N American St., Olde Kensington
DETAILS: Are you ready to play matchmaker? At Punch Buggy Brewing’s Pitch-a-Friend event, you can do just that. Participants give a three-minute pitch about what makes their single friend a great prospective partner. Those brave enough to pitch or be pitched get a free beer.
PRICE: Pay as you go

EVENT: East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
DATE/TIME: Now through March 10
WHERE: East Passyunk Ave., South Philly
DETAILS: Don’t worry, there’s still a chance to enjoy the award-winning restaurants at East Passyunk Restaurant Week. Each restaurant will have three courses with some restaurants including indoor and outdoor seating and some takeout options. Eat your way through different cuisines like comforting southern food, Caribbean or Indian.
PRICE: Varies, from $20 to $55

EVENT: CultureFest!
DATE/TIME: Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Penn Museum, 3260 South St., University of Pennsylvania
DETAILS: Celebrate Women’s History Month by celebrating women artists and visionaries at the Penn Museum. The event showcases women who have often been overlooked across communities and cultures throughout history, including women from the Philadelphia-area. The daylong festival is filled with live performances, storytelling, hands-on workshops, and an artist marketplace. Find the full list here.
PRICE: Prices vary and tickets can be purchased for one hour time slots

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

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