Summer season is coming to a close, and Eagles Season is taking off….
Go Birds!!
Today begins my Fall Social Season. Starting tonight I begin shooting at least two events a week for the next few weeks, this week I am actually shooting 4 events.
This fall I will be updating PhillyChitChat more regularly, continue to contribute to CBSPhilly online, and in print Philly Style Magazine and Main Line Today. New this year l will be collaborating with Fox 29 with Social Media posts, as well as posting party photos online at Philly Style Magazine.
Today let’s see what events are coming up for you to enjoy.
It seems like more than ever daytime dance parties are becoming a thing, there’s one Saturday at the Navy Yard in partnership with Vegandale. Here’s the Info
SAVE THE DATE: You’re invited to celebrate as DesignPhiladelphia turns 21! Head to Hamilton Hall, 320 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, for the official Kickoff Party of the 2025 DesignPhiladelphia Festival. You’ll toast to more than two decades of creativity, collaboration, and community at this high-energy evening dedicated to honoring the vibrant Philadelphia design scene—and the people like you who make it thrive.
| Before I was PhillyChitChat, I was just your friendly neighborhood booster on the Fairmount CDC—our mission back then? Keep things beautiful, livable, and not Old City or East Passyunk. (Seriously, that was the vibe!) And when PCC took off, they even asked me not to hype up Fairmount—too much love, too fast. Well… over a decade later, I think it’s time you discover just how wonderful Fairmount really is. We’re talking charming streets, walkability, great eats (yes, even a Little Pete’s!), and a neighborhood that knows how to throw a party. ✨ Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 6–8 PM 📍 Fairmount Avenue Come hang with neighbors and newcomers alike—enjoy live music, food trucks, local artists, and businesses. Free to attend, shop, and soak it all in. Food and drinks are pay-as-you-go. Fairmount’s been keeping it cool long enough. Time to let you in on the secret. 😉 |
🐾 Dog lovers, mark your calendars! 🐾
Friends of Rittenhouse Square and Dietz & Watson are back with Dog Days of Summer—a paw-some day in the park celebrating our four-legged friends.
Expect tail-wagging fun: dog-centric activities, giveaways for both pups and humans, free hot dogs (naturally), and plenty more surprises.
📅 Saturday, August 23
🕚 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Rittenhouse Square
Bring your pup, bring your friends—heck, bring the whole pack. We can’t wait to see those tails wagging! 🐶🌭🎉
🎶✨ Don’t miss the final night of Opera, Deconstructed at the Rodin Garden Bar! Join us Friday, August 22 at 6:30 PM as the @operaphila Orchestra wraps up the series with a dreamy string quartet led by violinist Luigi Mazzocchi—featuring Mendelssohn, Debussy & more.
Sip a cocktail, unwind, and let the music drift through the summer night sky. 🌙🍷🎻 Also Save The Date for The 50th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Opera Gala on September 13th. First a concert then a delicious dinner at Reading Terminal. INFO Here
Events on the Waterfront This Week: The Waterfront is alive with music, art, and energy. Enjoy Cosmic Rhythms a very special Live and Local with @juliaswarrecs, @curatorfest at @cherrystreetpier, and more as fun continues to make waves.
Socially yours, xoxo HughE