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Southeast Asian Market Returns This Weekend at FDR Park

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The aroma of grilled chicken wings filled with sausages cooking over charcoal and the sweetness of deep-fried bananas will attract throngs of eager Philadelphia residents back to the Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park beginning this coming Saturday. The open-air market operates every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., regardless of weather conditions, continuing until the end of October. One of the city’s liveliest festivities showcasing immigrant cuisine and heritage It was recently highlighted on The Inquirer’s “The 76” list of must-try Philadelphia experiences that has gained nationwide recognition Food & Wine as a culinary destination. In the 1980s, a Laotian couple initiated an informal marketplace by offering papaya salad and chicken wings at a local park. Gradually, this venue evolved naturally into a popular weekly attraction featuring around 80 sellers and drawing approximately 200,000 guests throughout each season. The culinary selection enco...

Top 6 Food and Drink Events: Must-Visit Festivals in Dallas This Week

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This week marks the arrival of April, with no denying that festival season is in high gear. Among the three festivals taking place this week, one is an exciting new pizza fest showcasing over 30 renowned pizzerias from across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Tuesday, April 1 "The Other Wine" Dinner at McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails featuring Peirano Estate The unique culinary spot in East Dallas will present a four-course pairing event showcasing wines from California’s Peirano Estate Vineyards. The menu includes items such as popcorn chicken salad, espresso-cured pork belly, pistachio-crusted venison tenderloin, and s'mores cheesecake served with blackberry reduction. Tickets for this evening of gastronomy cost $75 plus taxes and tips, with seating starting at 6:30 PM. Friday, April 4 4th Annual Tea Event for Recovery The midday high tea event aims to support the Dallas 24 Hour Club, which assists individuals recovering fro...

Fort Worth's Ultimate Food & Wine Festival Dominates This Week's Scene

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Food enthusiasts, rev up your engines: the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival is officially kicking off this week. The four-day gastronomic celebration, first held in 2014, has become the premier extended food event in the city. Spanning five paid events across four days and evenings, the festivity showcases Fort Worth’s leading chefs, barbecue experts, pastry makers, mixologists, and artisanal food creators against a backdrop of trees beside a river outdoors. Alongside lavishly equipped food stalls offering shared samples and drinks, the festival includes hands-on activity zones, numerous relaxation spots, and photography opportunities. This year introduces an exciting collaboration with Visit Fort Worth for live music performances. (For more details about notable bands playing at the festival, read further.) The entire event will run from Thursday to Sunday at the Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork. Although two out of the five scheduled activities are now fully booked, you c...

San Francisco Film Fest Unveils Star-Studded Lineup and Hollywood A-Listers

San Francisco is a city known for many film festivals , yet none compare to the extent of SFFILM Now celebrating its 68th edition, this year’s film festival has unveiled a roster featuring more than 150 movies, alongside appearances by several distinguished guests. The event will be hosted across various locations, such as the Roxie Theater and the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. An independent and globally appealing option compared to the celebrity-packed event across the bay in Marin within the Bay Area. Mill Valley Film Festival ) this year’s SFFILM schedule leans significantly towards Sundance Several standout films from various festivals received prominent placement this year. "Rebuilding," which tells the story of a rancher (played by Josh O'Connor) dealing with post-wildfire devastation, became one of the most talked-about movies at the Sundance Film Festival held in Park City, Utah. Another notable entry is "Love, Brooklyn," d...

Ribs & Rock Fest 2025: Hot Entertainment Lineup Revealed

BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) - Fans of ribs and rock music will come together once more this summer for the yearly Ribs-N-Rock Festival. Proceed to the next section: 'We handle it ourselves': Project Mayhem comes back to Boardman The festival will return this year to the DeBartolo Commons at Southern Park Mall from June 19th to 21st. These dates signify a shift from the typical schedule. four-day event , which ran until Sunday in previous years. The event will kick off on Saturday, June 21, featuring Grammy-winning vocalist Scott Stapp, known for being the frontman of Creed, as part of his Higher Power Tour. Chris Highee and The Clarks will be making their return on June 19 this year. The entertainment schedule hasn't been released for Friday yet. The gates open daily at noon, and entry is complimentary until 3 p.m. Those arriving at the festival after 3 p.m. must pay an entrance fee of $10 on both Friday and Saturday, or $7 on Thursday. Copyright 2025 N...

Local Music and Art Festival Returns to One of Mississippi's College Towns

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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) — The Red Brick Roads Festival kicks off on March 27th, and preparations have already started as the city hangs umbrellas over the streets. This event promises an exciting fusion of local music and art. Marlee Price, the City of Clinton’s Director of Communications, stated, "We kick things off on Friday evening with Mustache. This band is quite popular locally, perhaps even regionally; they specialize as a 90s cover group. Onstage from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM after gates open at 6:00 PM, they’ll set the mood for our festival." The festival planners are thrilled to introduce a fresh addition to the schedule this season. Anna Nutt, who serves as the Executive Director at the Clinton Chamber Of Commerce, stated, "One addition for this year is a 5K race known as the Red Brick Run. Currently, more than 140 participants have registered to join us for this event on Saturday morning. It’s our hope that this will be an excellent enhancement." ...

Menyambut Songkran di Singapura: Festival Thailand Sambut Tahun Baru

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gudangmovies21 , Jakarta - Festival Songkran Perayaan untuk menyambut Tahun Baru Tradisional Thailand, yang umumnya dirayakan di Negeri Gajah Putih, bakal diselenggarakan di Downtown East, Singapura. Atmosfer main air bersama dengan beragam kegembiraan dari perayaan ikonis di Wild Wild Wet akan dipertunjukkan sepanjang periode satu bulan mulai tanggal 15 Maret sampai 15 April 2025. Oleh karena itu, dalam festival air ini, salah satu kegiatan menarik sekaligus segar menjadi fokus utamanya dan sangat ditunggu-tunggu oleh para pengunjung. Di area Pertempuran Air Wild Wild Wet terdapat wahana unggulan seperti labirin bertekanan udara dengan ukuran 8 meter kali 8 meter serta tangki jatuh (dunk tank), yang keduanya memfasilitasi aktivitas lemparan air antara tamu dan orang-orang tersayang mereka. Pertarungan cairan hingga pementasan budaya Pada perayaan kali ini, hadir pula Hasbro Nerf Super Soaker Dunk-Fill Water Blaster, yaitu varian yang lebih...