First Friday

Want proof of Philadelphia’s happening art scene? Come down to Old City for First Fridays. The streets fill with art lovers of all kinds who wander among the neighborhood’s 40-plus galleries Most galleries can be found between Front and Third, and Market and Vine Streets. Bird Park, a pocket park on Third Street just below Arch, features changing installations by sculptors invited by nearby Gallery Joe. View, converse, relax – it’s free. And after you hit the galleries, don’t miss out on the superb dining and nightlife that Old City has to offer. The neighborhood is filled with great restaurants, bars, lounges and cafes.