The Jawn

The January Jawn

Published

4 years ago

January 8, 2020

Matthew Maratea

Happy 2020 everyone! All of us here at Main Course PHL hope that this new year brings you health, prosperity and joy!

Get your January off to the right start by checking out some of these incredible events in and around Philly!

January 10th-11th DRUMline Live At Merriam Theater

Come see the celebration of historically black colleges and universities and their music. From the team behind the Drumline movies, now comes a high energy live show that the whole family can enjoy. A VIP ticket also include a post show meet and greet and a meal.

Tickets can be found here https://www.kimmelcenter.org/events-and-tickets/201920/kcp/drumline-live/

January 10-12, 17th-19th Philly Home Show

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsf8stKgiJy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Philly Home Show is back again with plenty of exhibits that will allow you to take your home to the next level. From plant bars, make it take it activities, and a petite retreat in case you get tired taking in all of the exciting sites and sounds.

Take advantage and buy tickets online with a $3 discount! Save $3 – Buy Tickets Online

January 17th-19th Villain Arts Tattoo Convention.

The 22nd Annual Villain Arts Tattoo Convention will be back in Philadelphia this month. There will be over 500 vendors and plenty of professional performers over the course of the 17th through the 19th.

There will be some of the nation’s best tattoo artists in attendance if you want to get inked up for the first time or add a piece to your living canvas. You can find more information on the convention here https://villainarts.com/tattoo-conventions-villain-arts/philadelphia-tattoo-arts-convention/

Tickets are available via this link https://villainarts.com/tattoo-conventions-villain-arts/philadelphia-tattoo-arts-convention/

January 12th-24th Center City District Restaurant Week

Three course dinners for only $35 and lunch options for only $20 make this part of January one of your best chances at checking out that Center City restaurant you’ve always had your eye on. Plus keep your eye out for special $9 parking specials in the city during Restaurant Week.

For a list of restaurants participating head to the official site here. https://centercityphila.org/explore-center-city/ccd-restaurant-week?page=1

January 20th- Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

The country’s largest day of service happens right here in Philadelphia. In the spirit of giving back and remembering the lessons of Dr. King, the Day of Service celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

For information on volunteering head to the website https://mlkdayofservice.org

January 25th- Lunar New Year (Various Locations)

Want a chance at a redo on your New Years Eve? Break a resolution and need a restart? You’ve got one more chance with Philadelphia’s Lunar New Year. Penn Museum, Reading Terminal Market, and the Independence Seaport will all be celebrating in their own unique ways.

January 25th Radio 104.5 Winter Jawn at Xfinity Live

If you’re willing to brave the cold, you might catch one of the hottest outdoor concerts in Philly this whole year. See AJR, Angles & Airwaves, Local Natives, Sub Urban and more along with food and drinks as well as VIP upgrades!

Kickoff is at noon, but you’ll have to find a ticket! Check the link and don’t miss your chance!

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The Jawn

The Digital Black Business Expo

Published

7 months ago

October 19, 2023

MC Staff

“PMO is a digital department store designed as a one stop shop for our customers using a single front page to advertise varying businesses in the Philadelphia marketplace.”

Philadelphia!!! We are excited to have our first event to support the black community, its youth, elders, business owners, community leaders, and more. Come out and share your business & skills with the community on this lovely occasion. Join us Sunday, November 19th at Homeschool 5429 Chestnut St for the Digital Black Business Expo with special guests Shelly Shell Williams aka Philly’s Oprah of Urban X-Pressions and Patrice Hawthorne of Peaches and Herb!

Tickets Includes: Refreshments, performances, giveaways, speakers and more…
Business owners who purchase a ticket qualify for 3 months of free advertising on our home page.
Doors open: 10:30 AM
Entry Fee: $40-$50 https://tinyurl.com/2cjjhp22
Note: Children 13 and under are free and must be fully supervised by an adult.
Vendor applications are now available. Tables are $75. First come, first serve.

Gaming

A Weekend of Gaming

Published

1 year ago

April 20, 2023

MC Staff

Philadelphia, the Tri-State and beyond! Checkout what our locals are hosting, and where to go for video games, trading card games and more. Madden, NBA 2K, One Piece and Yugioh? We have you covered. Email events@maincoursephl.com to have your event featured on our site.

SuperGameDay: TakeoverGame Day

Date & Time: Saturday, 11 AM – 6 PM
Location: Cherry St Pier, 121 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Entry: Free
Click here for more information click here

PG April Playstation 5 Tournament

Date & Time: Saturday, April 22. Doors open at 10 am, tournaments starts at 12pm.
Location: 100 N. White Horse Pike, Lindenwold, NJ, United States, New Jersey
Entry: $25 to enter. All entrants will receive your 5 OTS packs WHEN YOU TURN IN YOUR DECKLIST SHEET. All attendees will turn in their decklist the day of the event.
For more information click here

Waffles and Enthusiasm’s Yu-Gi-Oh! 3 vs 3 Tournament

Date & Time: Sunday, April 23rd at 5pm
Location: 500 W Germantown Pike Ste 2270, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Entry: $75 per team ($25 per player), each player will receive six booster packs for participation.
For more information click here

OKND’s L.I.P. Center NBA 2K23 Tournament

Date & Time: April 22nd, 2023 at 12pm
Location: North 59th Street
Entry: click here

Who Run Phill 2K – What’s the Bet Meetup Pt.3

Date & Time: April 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Location: 4101 B Island Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19153
Entry: $5-$20
For more information click here

One Piece Card Game 1K Tournament – at AU Wilmington

Date & time: Saturday, May 6th. Registration opens at 11 am, tournament starts at Noon
Location: Alternate Universes 3617 Silverside Road Wilmington, Wilmington, Delaware 19810 in Talleyville Shopping Center
Entry: $30
For more information click here

Thy Geekdom Con 2023

Date & time: MAY 26 AT 4 PM – MAY 28 AT 7 PM
Location: The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA 19456
Entry: $20-$40
For more information click here

The Jawn

Serve a MAIN COURSE this Holiday Season

Published

3 years ago

November 19, 2020

MC Staff

Since the coming of COVID-19 and the onset of quarantine many families, friends and peers have struggled to ensure they have food. This can turn into health issues manifesting at work, school and around loved ones.

To push back, Main Course PHL is partnering with Broad St. Ministries and Philabundance to tackle this problem. All of the food collected will be donated to the organizations to help fight against this crisis. Put your #PhillySupportPhilly on display with your donation to those enduring the pandemic.

You can donate directly to our site 4542 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144 from 10am to 6pm.

Please use the link to donate directly to Philabundance. Below is the list of goods and donations we are accepting:

Please use the link to donate directly to Broad St Ministries or to purchase from their amazon wishlist.

We cannot accept:

Open products
Prepared foods (cheese trays, vegetable trays, already cooked meals, etc.) Cans of food (exceptions: tomato products, beans, pumpkin puree, coconut milk) inaddition, the cans must either be large (#10 cans) or full cases. NO INDIVIDUAL CANS
Food that has been time/temperature abused

We can accept: