The spirits are flowing tonight, Philadelphia.
Between Philly Wine Week, a bourbon cocktail competition at The Trestle Inn and a craft beer event at the Corner Foodery, it’s an ideal night for those looking to do some sipping.
Philly Wine Week fills stemware with red, white and sparkling wines at nearly a dozen events to bars all over the city this evening. Stop by Tria Washington Square West for discounted sparkling wine (just $5 a glass!), Vintage Wine Bar for $20 cheese and wine pairing and much, much more.
The Trestle Inn serves up dark liquor for a good cause at its second annual Bourbon Battle featuring four of the city’s best bartenders for an evening of friendly competition. Sip each inventive cocktail created by the bartenders and vote for your favorite all while raising funds for PAWS.
Undergound Arts in Callowhill debuts the first night of its new guest chef collaboration, and tonight, welcomes Jeremy Nolan of Brauhaus Schmitz for an evening of German fare to pair with the venue’s … And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead concert.
Our top picks for tonight, below.
• Bourbon Battle at The Trestle Inn: Bourbon is the main event tonight at The Trestle Inn as it hosts its second annual Bourbon Battle, an evening of sipping for a good cause — PAWS. Tonight, four of the best bartenders in the city are each slated to make an imaginative bourbon cocktail using Woodford Reserve Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. Guests, sip each creation and vote for your favorite. Also look forward to a raffle, complimentary light bites, an opportunity to adopt dogs and information regarding PAWS support efforts throughout the year. Tickets are $35 at the door.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Trestle Inn, 339 N. 11th Street
Cost: $35 at the door
• A Very Bubbly 5 For 5 at Tria Washington Square West: Sip discounted glasses of sparkling wine as Tria Washington Square West celebrates Philly Wine Week with $5 glasses of both red and white sparkling varieties. Cheers to hump day and stop by from 5 to 7 p.m. to take advantage of the deal.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Tria Washington Square West, 1137 Spruce Street
Cost: Pay as you go
• COOK and Bonfire/Electric Factory Concerts Collaboration at Underground Arts: Food and music team up for an evening collaboration at Underground Arts. This spring, the good people of COOK, Philadelphia’s collaborative kitchen classroom, and Bonfire/Electric Factory Concerts are making beautiful music together with a series of guest chef appearances at Underground Arts all while raising funds for Philabundance. Tonight, chef Jeremy Nolan of Brauhaus Schmitz serves up German specialties to the tunes of the band … And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. Tickets are $18 and available online. Chef Nolan’s fare will run around $7 to $10 a plate.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 8 p.m.
Where: Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill Street
Cost: Tickets, $18; Food, $7-$10
• $20 Wine and Cheese Pairing at Vintage Wine Bar: As Philly Wine Week continues, so do the outpouring of wine-centric events. Head to Vintage Wine Bar in Midtown Village for a sampling of three wines and three cheeses for just $20 total. That’s right, treat your taste buds to a variety of sips and eats for a majorly discounted price. Sounds like a deal to us.
When: Wednesday, March 26
Where: Vintage Wine Bar, 129 S. 13th Street
Cost: $20
• Wines of Rap at Jet Wine Bar: Raise a glass to Philly Wine Week and vino-loving rappers as Jet Wine Bar hosts Wines of Rap. Sip wines that have been mentioned by some of the rap industry’s leaders — Nicki Minaj, Drake — while an on-site DJ spins the tunes. The music-heavy festivities are slated to begin at 9 p.m., when all featured wines will ring in at $5 a glass.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 9 p.m.
Where: Jet Wine Bar, 1525 South Street
Cost: Pay as you go
• Chestnut Hill Restaurant Month: It’s the final week of Chestnut Hill Restaurant Month, so get out there and enjoy a tasty meal on the cheap. Dinner costs $25 per person, plus tax and tip. Each restaurant offers something a little different, from three-course feasts to beer and a hearty meal, so call ahead to find out what your restaurant of choice has planned. Our recommendations? Mica, Heirloom and Iron Hill Brewing Company.
When: Wednesday, March 26
Where: Participating Restaurants
Cost: $25 plus tax and gratuity
More picks for tonight, below.
• The Phantom of The Opera at The Academy of Music: Broadway Philadelphia presents the award-winning musical, The Phantom of the Opera at The Academy of Music. The Philadelphia performance unveils new choreography and new staging in the Avenue of the Arts performance hall. Tonight’s show is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at just $30.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad Street
Cost: $30.50 and up
• The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre Presents What Shakespeare Watched: Delve into the world of William Shakespeare as The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre hosts free lectures on select Wednesday evenings throughout the year — including tonight! Listen to Dr. Annalisa Castaldo discuss the authors and theater that inspired Shakespeare during tonight’s lecture, What Shakespeare Watched, slated to begin at 6 p.m. at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Free registration is required, click here to register.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street
Cost: Free
• Taps and Tacos at The Corner Foodery: Brooklyn’s Sixpoint Brewery presents a series of Philly events to celebrate its new spring brew, SEISon. Tonight, head to The Corner Foodery for an evening of Sixpoint beer and tacos. Four of the bottle shop’s taps will be pouring Sixpoint brews while the kitchen creates one-of-a-kind tacos for the evening event.
When: Wednesday, March 26
Where: The Corner Foodery, 1710 Sansom Street
Cost: Pay as you go
• Free Foreign Film Night at L’Etage: Tonight, L’Etage presents its monthly foreign film night. Every month, the hang out screens a different foreign film (with subtitles, of course) and serves up its full food and drink menu. Tonight, watch Last Year at Marienbad, a mysterious drama hailing from 1961. The film is presented in memoriam of the director, Alain Resnais, who passed away earlier this month. Admission is free, just pay for food and drinks on a pay as you go basis.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 7 p.m.
Where: L’Etage, 624 S. 6th Street
Cost: Pay as you go
• The Curtis Institute of Music’s Crescendo Club Presents Midweek Divertimento: Add some free music to your week as the Curtis Institute of Music’s Crescendo Club invites guests in for a Midweek Divertimento, an evening of live music performed by students and a cocktail reception prior to the show. The concert is slated to begin at 8 p.m and the reception at 6 p.m. Click here to RSVP.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 6 p.m.
Where: Curtis Institute of Music, 1726 Locust Street
Cost: Free
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