OLD CITY PHILADELPHIA
If the thought of another Friday night spent struggling to get the bartender’s attention at an overly crowded and sweaty bar or screaming to be heard above the din of top 40’s hits pulsing through blown-out overhead speakers has you down, rest assured that there are alternative nightlife options available here in Philly - ones that include neither fist pumping nor painstakingly-crafted $12 cocktails.
If your idea of an ideal Friday night revolves more along the lines of free wine, art appreciation, and intellectual conversation, mark your calendar now for the first Friday evening of every month and plan to head down to the Old City art district for the monthly gallery open house/ exhibit sneak peak known as First Friday. The Soho-like strip of galleries and event spaces between Front and Third and Market and Vine Streets serves as the epicenter of Philadelphia’s happening art scene, with 40-plus galleries packed densely among the cobblestone streets of the city’s most historic neighborhood.
Dr. Watson's Pub
216 South 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Closed February 2nd, 2010
It's hard to stomach the reality of legendary Philadelphia club Dr. Watson's Pub going belly-up. The famous second-floor stage hosted some incredible regional and national acts. The longstanding Philly establishment (since 1971) opened its doors for the last time on February 2nd, 2010. The no-cover finale featured Derek Sammack, Stephen Rose, DAPP, Mikey Potato, St. Alborne, and a final encore by Vince Volz and Clint Davis (formerly of Stillicide).
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