1. Beer tastes better when you’re feeling cultured. Get a head start on your Thirsty Thursday boozin’ at World Café Live for a Philadelphia Ale & Arts Adventure: an alcohol-fueled tour of the city’s murals. The trolley chartered for the event will make a stop at the Yard’s Brewery so that participants can view the facilities and sample all five Yard’s beers. Take advantage of what’s likely to be the only opportunity you’ll get to drink on a trolley without getting arrested. - Thursday 5/27, 5:30 p.m.
2. Craving some beefcake? Take a gander at the fine specimens of the first Mister Philadelphia Pageant, hosted by local dating bloggers Schmitten Kitten, at legendary Fishtown tavern Johnny Brenda’s. The festivities are sponsored by Phoenixville’s Sly Fox brewhouse, who’ve offered up cases for the lucky winner. Music will be provided by Making Time regulars Rocktits!, a duo of DJ dudes who spin psychedelic garage grooves. - Thursday 5/27, 9:00 p.m.
3. If you’re seeking something to engage your intellect, snag some tickets for the Philadelphia Theatre Workshops’ current production, fivesixteen. The story centers on a budding liaison between a term-paper writer for hire and an enigmatic grad student who employs her services. Don’t expect a fairytale though: the arrangement quickly turns sour and spirals into a dangerous game of deceptions. See it while you can; curtains close for good on June 6th. - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
