July 9-13: DAG talks 2021 Chestnut | Movies at Penn’s Landing and Schuylkill Banks
Design Advocacy Group
Thursday, July 12, 8am. Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch Street. At this month’s DAG meeting, lear more about the redevelopment of the former YWCA Annex at 2021 Chestnut Street from Michael Ytterberg (BLT Architects) and Leonard Poncia (Aquinas Realty Partners). Free.
Screenings Under the Stars: Moneyball
Thursday, July 12, 8:30pm. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street. Come see movies on the big screen at Penn’s Landing’s River Stage on Thursday nights in July and August. See Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill in the big-screen adaptation of Michael Lewis’ book Moneyball. Free.
Schuylkill Banks Movie Night: Footloose (1984)
Thursday, July 12, 8:30-10:30 pm. Schuylkill Banks at the Walnut Street Bridge. Spend an evening on Schuylkill Banks for a screening of the original Footloose that will start at dusk. There will be a raffle with prizes from Philadelphia Runner, and refreshments (first-come, first-served) provided by Dranoff Properties. Free.
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