Life at the Piazza…
As I type this blog entry, the rain is letting up (kinda) and a horse is walking by.
Come down and see for yourselves why we are so happy to be here!
Cool Jazz from the Piazza Jazz Collective and free wine and beer tastings from our friends at Vino, spend your friday evening strolling the Piazza, visiting our shops, listening to music and tasting fine wine (and beer). It all starts here. Read more…
Join Philip Clark, owner of Run by the Training Station, for a one hour Saturday morning training session. Become a better runner, rain or shine! Read more…
Parents and kids 6 months to 6 years will take a journey across the world of music without leaving the Piazza! Led by Gina Ferrera this program will focus on instruments and movement. Read more…
Philebrity.com Presents: The Sync Stage A Free Concert Event @ The Piazza At Schmidt’s 2PM-9PM On Saturday, June 20, Philebrity.com — Philly’s leading arts/media/culture blog — is proud to join our friends at the Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association and Popped! Philadelphia (www.poppedphiladelphia.org) for the First Ever Second Street Festival. For one glorious day in Philly’s vibrant NoLibs neighborhood, the entire city’s eyes and ears will be on us as we present an afternoon of arts & craft, artists, record sellers, merchandise, food, and drink — and music. Lots of music. Read more…
It’s back again! Sundae is a musn’t miss party where music, dance, and culture collide. Get ready to lose yourself in the energy of the party, and experience a truly unique gathering. Past and current guest Sundae DJs include Questlove, King Britt, Pete Moss, Hector Romero, Oscar P, Rich Medina, Andy Caldwel, Julius Papp, John Creamer & Josh Wink. Live performance and performers include, but not limited to percussionists, vocalist, break dancers, fire twirlers, hoola hoopers and roller skate dancers. Sundae is also the perfect place to go clubbing with your little ones. Dance and share an experience of a lifetime with your kids at the SUNDAE KLUB KID, that coincides within the party from Noon till Bedtime. If you have the urge to explore the best of humanity, visit the Sundaephiladelphia.com website. Read more…
It’s june 22nd already – we all need some summer lovin’. Feel the spirit of summer with the sights and sounds of Grease – tonight on the big screen. Movie night at the Piazza, stars sign bright. Must be Monday Night. Bring a chair, some drink to share, we’ll see you there. Read more…
BABY LOVES WORLD (MUSIC). FREE AT THE PIAZZA@SCHMIDTS 10am. EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY THIS SUMMER. Bring your children (6 months to 7 years) to the Piazza for a musical learning experience that’s fun for the whole family. We use our creative minds to travel around the world to places like Ghana, Cuba, Japan, Tahiti, India, and Trinidad. There is no destination too far for the child’s imagination. Each week we will focus on the culture of a new part of the world! Activities include learning songs, drum rhythms, creative dramatics, rhythmic aerobics movement & storytelling. This is an experience you and your child will always remember, and best of all it’s tons of fun! If you wish, bring your favorite instruments from home. Otherwise, instruments will be provided. See you around the world! ALL FOR FREE – AND THERE’S FREE PARKING ON GERMANTOWN AVENUE just south of Girard off 2nd street Baby Loves World (Music) is led by Shawn Hennessey is a guitarist, percussionist and child educator and leader Leana Song, Philadelphia’s own Afro-Cuban/Ghanaian music ensemble; and by: Gina Ferrera, a Philadelphia based multi-percussionist, producer and educator that has toured internationally studying and performing folkloric music from Ghana, Cuba and Zimbabwe. Gina’s own programs offer children exposure to cultural and indigenous music in schools throughout Philadelphia and at private/charter pre-schools, as a source for peace and cultural unity. Baby Loves World (Music) is Produced by Andy Blackman Hurwitz, co-founder of Baby Loves Disco and creator of the Baby Loves Jazz books sereis. Read more…
Game on the Jumbotron, and CHEF FRAN is cooking up hotdogs in the back. Schmit’s Alley is the place to be smack in the middle of the PZA. Voted “Best Place to Watch the Phillies” by Sports Illustrated, get down with the Maroon and White crowd and root, root root for the hometeam. Read more…
$5.00 Drop In Come join one of Philly’s favorite yoga teachers, Liana Cameris, Wednesday mornings 10am at La Piazza in the Northern Liberties. Breathe, move and stretch yourself with an all-levels flow infused with healing modalities from ancient traditions designed to make you feel absolutely awesome! Liana offers a practice from deep within her heart for the hope that everyone will find within themselves what makes them happiest in life. Her joy, humor, and wisdom make for an uplifting and soul reviving experience. It’ll be hard not to leave with a big ‘ole smile on your face! With over 12 years of practice and three years of teaching, Liana has been busy at work figuring out just how amazing life can be if we just take the time to go deep within ourselves to reveal our inner light. Her love for science and the metaphysical led her on a path which included becoming a Certified Yoga Teacher through Dhyana Yoga. She continues her love for the practice by sharing her knowledge, perspectives and truths through intuitively guided classes with kick-ass music line-ups. She also combines her talents and passion for movement, music, and the metaphysical as a fire dancer and hooper. You can find her teaching all over the city at Dhyana Yoga, Sweat Fitness and 12th Street Gym. Read more…
B-I-N-G-O was her name-o. and it still is. we’ll be playing it up on the big screen – free cards to all who come, and lots of prizes to be won. leave your worries behind and just play the game…..while you watch the game! Phils play the CUBS on the JumboTron. Read more…
Sing along to your favorite songs, all night long, as Karaoke at the Piazza makes everybody a star. Prizes, fame and glory, not your same old story. And the Phillies will be on the big screen playing the Blue Jays. Read more…
Dancin’ In The Streets has brought awareness to national HIV testiing day and the ability to get people tested. In it’s fourth year, Dancin’ In The Streets is about creating an atmosphere that is comfortable, fun, and of course – informative – Dancing In The Streets is for everyone to come and enjoy and celebrate awareness. The event will feature Djs, dance performances, art (exhibited & live) and more. DJ rich medina and Mike Nyce will keep us all dancing in the streets AND in the Piazza. Read more…