Destination

Gayborhood

Philly’s Gayborhood is located in the heart of The Washington West neighborhood of Center City. On April, 18, 2007, the City of Philadelphia officially recognized the Gayborhood area by adding 36 gay pride rainbow flag symbols to street signs. 32 additional signs were added in June 2010. The term “Gayborhood” was first used to describe OutFest by the City Paper, when David Warner described it as a “beautiful day in the gayborhood.” Philly Pride immediately began to use to the term the following year to describe the area of our gay pride parade formation. It has now become a universally recognized term.

How to get there

Ride the Market-Frankford Line to 13th Street, Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust, Trolley Routes to 13th Street, and any Regional Rail Line to Jefferson Station. There are also several Bus Routes that serve the Gayborhood including Routes 9, 12, 21, 23, 42, and 45. Plan your trip here.

Fare

There are many ways to get here on SEPTA, there are also many ways to pay. Click here to learn which fare is best for you.

Upcoming Local Happenings

O19 Festival

Various locations including the Academy of Music

Opera Philadelphia kicks off its 2019-20 season with the O19 festival, running 9/18 thru 9/29. Expect glittering stars of opera in more than 25 commissioned works, site-specific works and world premieres. Get to the festivities on SEPTA. Click here to get started!

20190918 00:00 20190930 00:00 America/New_York O19 Festival Opera Philadelphia kicks off its 2019-20 season with the <a href="https://www.operaphila.org/festival/">O19</a> festival, running 9/18 thru 9/29. Expect glittering stars of opera in more than 25 commissioned works, site-specific works and world premieres. Get to the festivities on SEPTA. Click <a href="http://www.iseptaphilly.com/plan-your-trip">here</a> to get started! 240 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip

Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre

Forrest Theatre

See Hamilton, the record breaking musical in its first trip to Philadelphia.Take the Market-Frankford Line Line to 11th Street Station, the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust Station, or bus routes 12, 21, 23, 38, 42, and 45 to within walking distance of the theatre.

20190827 00:00 20191118 00:00 America/New_York Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre See <a href="https://www.kimmelcenter.org/events-and-tickets/201920/rentals/mulan">Hamilton</a>, the record breaking musical in its first trip to Philadelphia.Take the Market-Frankford Line Line to 11th Street Station, the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust Station, or bus routes  <a href="https://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/012.pdf">12</a>, <a href="https://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/021.pdf">21</a>, <a href="https://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/023.pdf">23</a>, <a href="https://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/038.pdf">38</a>, <a href="https://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/042.pdf">42</a>, and <a href="https://www.septa.org/schedules/bus/pdf/045.pdf">45</a> to within walking distance of the theatre. Forrest Theatre, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip

Center City District Restaurant Week

Center City Philadelphia

From Now thru Friday, 9/27, restaurants across Center City will offer three-course dinners for only $35 per person. In addition, many will also offer a three-course lunch for $20. New restaurants for this season include Blume, Chatayee Thai, Spice Finch, Kinme and Franklin Social Kitchen & Bar. Click here for the full list of restaurants, menus, and easy online reservations through OpenTable. Leave the car in park and the driving to SEPTA! Click here to get started!

20190915 00:00 20190928 00:00 America/New_York Center City District Restaurant Week From Now thru Friday, 9/27, restaurants across <a href="https://www.iseptaphilly.com/destination/centercity?zoom=17&center=39.952538032669324,-75.16307949999998">Center City</a> will offer three-course dinners for only $35 per person. In addition, many will also offer a three-course lunch for $20. New restaurants for this season include Blume, Chatayee Thai, Spice Finch, Kinme and Franklin Social Kitchen & Bar. <a href="https://centercityphila.org/explore-center-city/ccd-restaurant-week" target="_blank">Click here</a> for the full list of restaurants, menus, and easy online reservations through OpenTable. Leave the car in park and the driving to SEPTA! Click <a href="http://www.iseptaphilly.com/plan-your-trip">here</a> to get started! Philadelphia City Hall, John F Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip

The Philadelphia Orchestra Free Concert

Jefferson Station

The Philadelphia Orchestra will be performing at Jefferson Station this Monday, 9/23, from 4:45p-5:30p as part of their Audience Appreciation day.This free performance is perfect for those passing by on their evening commutes. Learn more about the performance here!

20190923 00:00 20190924 00:00 America/New_York The Philadelphia Orchestra Free Concert The Philadelphia Orchestra will be performing at Jefferson Station this Monday, 9/23, from 4:45p-5:30p as part of their Audience Appreciation day.This free performance is perfect for those passing by on their evening commutes. Learn more about the performance <a href="https://iseptaphilly.com/musicandmoves">here</a>!   Jefferson Station, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip

Fashion District Grand Opening 🛍️

Center City

Center City’s highly anticipated shopping destination invites guests to “Go for it” and be the first to experience The District! Celebrate Opening Weekend with FOOD, FILM, FASHION and FUN at Fashion District Philadelphia, September 19-22, 2019! See what's happening here. Best part - it is SO EASY to get here on SEPTA! Hop Regional Rail to Jefferson Station - you don't even have to go outside! Same goes for the Market-Frankford Line! Ride it to 11th Street and you are literally there! Hop a Trolley to 13th Street - you can get to The District underground or it's a short walk. Hop the Broad Street Line to City Hall Station - get to The District underground or it's a quick walk on Market Street. So many buses travel past The District - including Routes 17, 23, 33, 28, 44, 45, 47, 61, and 78. For those of you coming from that other shopping mecca - King of Prussia - Routes 124 and 125 stop two blocks from The District!

20190919 00:00 20190923 00:00 America/New_York Fashion District Grand Opening 🛍️ Center City’s highly anticipated shopping destination invites guests to “Go for it” and be the first to experience The District! Celebrate Opening Weekend with FOOD, FILM, FASHION and FUN at Fashion District Philadelphia, September 19-22, 2019! See what's happening <a href="https://www.iseptaphilly.com/blog/fashiondistrictgo">here</a>. Best part - it is SO EASY to get here on SEPTA! Hop Regional Rail to Jefferson Station - you don't even have to go outside! Same goes for the Market-Frankford Line! Ride it to 11th Street and you are literally there! Hop a Trolley to 13th Street - you can get to The District underground or it's a short walk. Hop the Broad Street Line to City Hall Station - get to The District underground or it's a quick walk on Market Street. So many buses travel past The District - including Routes 17, 23, 33, 28, 44, 45, 47, 61, and 78. For those of you coming from that other shopping mecca - King of Prussia - Routes 124 and 125 stop two blocks from The District! Fashion District Philadelphia, Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip

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Wilma Theatre

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