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The Porch, located on the south side of 30th Street Station, is one of Philadelphia's premier public spaces. The Porch features lunch from rotating food trucks, pop-up performances, lush landscaping, outdoor drinks in warmer weather, and plenty of places to relax.
What's Happening at The Porch at 30th Street Station
Food Trucks
Lunchtime vending is back at The Porch!
MAY 2022 SCHEDULE
- Tuesdays: Deke's BBQ serving slow-cooked BBQ favorites
- Wednesdays: Burrito Feliz slinging Mexican menu items including some of the city's best birria tacos
- Thursdays: Two Street Sammies offering traditional Philadelphia sandwich options including cheesesteaks, roasted pork, and more
- Fridays: Pitruco brick oven pizza specializing in gourmet 12" Neopolitan style pizzas
JUNE 2022 SCHEDULE
- Tuesdays: Cotton's Place, a West Philly institution offering burgers, wings, cheesesteaks, and more
- Wednesdays: Red Stone Pizza Truck, with classic pies and inventive creations
- Thursdays: TNT Smoke 'N' Go offering BBQ favorites like brisket, ribs, smoked chicken, mac and cheese, and more
- Fridays: Pitruco brick oven pizza specializing in gourmet 12" Neopolitan style pizzas
Stay tuned for more news and make sure to follow our Twitter or Facebook pages for updates. Food trucks at The Porch are powered by PECO.
Events
THURSDAY, MAY 26 AT 12:30PM
Free Mini Plant Giveaway from STUMP Powered by PECO
Stop by The Porch to add a little green to your home or office with a free mini plant from local plant shop STUMP, while supplies last. Limit one per customer. Our thanks to PECO for powering pop-ups this season at The Porch.
EVERY THURSDAY IN JUNE STARTING AT 11:30AM
FREE Water Ice Giveaway from 215 Flavors Powered by PECO
Enjoy a sweet treat Thursdays in June thanks to our friends at PECO! We'll be welcoming vendor 215 Flavors to give out 100 servings of water ice. Every guest can enjoy a free cup while supplies last. Limit one per guest. Cool down with help from 215 Flavors!
THURSDAY, JUNE 9TH AT 12:30PM
Batalá Philly presented by SEPTA Sounds
Batalá Philly is an all-percussion band playing Afro Brazilian Samba Reggae that originates in Salvador, Brazil. They are the local chapter of a global collective of over 40 bands, playing music taught to us by their maestré Giba Gonçalves with instruments and costumes from Salvador de Bahia. They are a dynamic and passionate group of community musicians. Batalá Philly is all volunteer and open to anyone regardless of race/religion/gender identity/economic status.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21ST FROM 12PM TO 1PM
Michael Joe Vitale presented by Make Music Philly
Indie folk singer songwriter Michael Joe Vitale performs at The Porch as part of Make Music Philly - an annual open-access, free “do it yourself” festival taking place in various neighborhoods in Philadelphia on June 21st.
Wednesday, JUNE 22ND AT 12:30PM
Swing That Cat presented by SEPTA Sounds
Swing That Cat is a sonic cocktail! Take jump blues and swizzle with swing, add a dash of cabaret jazz and a splash of Bourbon Street. Shake it all up with rhythm and rumble, and you'll leap off your seat to dance your tail off!
THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD AT 11:30AM & THURSDAY, JUNE 30TH AT 11:30AM
University City Arts League Magazine Giveaway Powered by PECO
Get to know the University City Arts League through an Arts League mini-magazine, featuring a collection of adult students’ work and prompts to get your creativity flowing. Have a moment? Stop by their table at The Porch and customize your pencil to create your own drawings or poetry on the magazine’s blank pages. 50 free mini-magazine packs will be available each week while supplies last. Limit one per guest.
Thank you to our 2022 sponsors!
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Interested in vending with us? Download the application here and submit to [email protected].
For general event inquiries and sponsorship opportunities, contact Margaret Leidy Starke, Senior Manager of Events and Community Partnerships at [email protected] or 215.243.0555 x227.