Summer in the city

Step off Walnut Street and head upstairs to Celine, a dimly lit, music-driven cocktail lounge tucked above 1224 Walnut St. in Philadelphia. Here, plush seating invites you to sink in while carefully curated soundscapes set the mood without drowning out conversation.

The Oval at Eakins Oval is winding down its summer run, closing on September 14 after nearly three months of transforming eight acres in front of the Art Museum into the city’s most colorful pop-up playground.

Since the middle of June, The Oval has been a hub of live performances, movie nights, mini golf, and easy summer lounging. Now, with only a few weeks left, Philadelphians are squeezing in one last visit before the gates close until next year.

This Saturday, August 23, swap your usual beer spot for something a little out of the ordinary. The Fonthill Castle Beer Fest, hosted on the stunning grounds of Doylestown’s very own Fonthill Castle. This is one fundraiser‑meets‑festival you just need to attend.

Sometimes bar food just doesn’t cut it. Sometimes you want tacos, dim sum, or an entire pizza all to yourself while sipping a cold one. Philadelphia’s got your back with bars that happily let you BYOF (bring your own food). Here’s where to grab a pint and show up with your own feast:

This Friday night, sneak a peek at what life at sea during Prohibition felt like! Philadelphia’s waterfront is inviting you to step straight into the Roaring Twenties aboard the historic Cruiser Olympia.

Ozzy Night is roaring into MilkBoy tomorrow, a tribute to the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne. If you’ve ever lost yourself in “Crazy Train” or felt the adrenaline of Black Sabbath’s heavy riffs, this night is for you. Expect nothing less than a sonic journey through the legends of metal.

Sometimes, a slice of pizza and a strong drink is all you really need. Read on to see what Philadelphian spots serve up the perfect combo of cocktails and ‘za, no separate stops necessary.

Block party of the summer? Yeah, that’s happening tomorrow.

Northern Liberties is shutting it all down, from Spring Garden to Girard, and turning it into one giant day-long celebration. If you’ve never hit up the 2nd Street Festival, prepare yourself for a daul filled with live music, cold drinks, street eats, and shopping.

The night shouldn’t start at the opening act.

If you’re heading to a concert this summer in Philadelphia, don’t just rush to the venue; make it a whole night. We’ve rounded up the best bars near Philadelphia’s most popular music spots, so you can ease into the night with a great drink and some good food.

Your birthday’s coming up, and guess what? You don’t need a group chat, a dinner reservation, or an RSVP list that no one sticks to. You just need good drinks, good music, and a place that feels like a party the second you walk in. Cue the list: these Philly spots are built for birthday nights that just happen.