Celebrate Taylor Swift’s new album 'Tortured Poets Department' at these Philly listening parties
PHILADELPHIA - Taylor Swift dropped her new album "The Tortured Poets Department" Friday and, because we don’t want you "Down Bad" listening to it all alone, here are some spots in Philly where you can join other Swifties and listen to the highly-anticipated album.
Tortured Taqueria Department at Taqueria Amor
Taqueria Amor is hosting a ‘Tortured Taqueria Department’ popup menu from April 18-28.
Swifties can enjoy on-theme decor while enjoying a delicious menu featuring the return of Taylor’s Tacos.
The restaurant is also collaborating with Mainstreet Music and diners who bring their Taqueria Receipt April 19-21, will receive a special discount on a Taylor Swift LP Vinyl & CD!
Try their spicy jalapeño lemonade cocktail titled "Bad 87."
Social Media Manager and server, Shayna Karl, said, "It's obviously supposed to mark the colors of Taylor‘s man Travis with the Chiefs."
Swiftie Hot Yoga
Join Amrita Yoga & Wellness Friday 4/19 from 6 p.m to 7 p.m for a pop-up Hot Yoga Flow to honor Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department"
Attendees can expect to move through all levels of Vinyasa Flow while listening to the new album.
Kittens & Poets: A Taylor Release Party
Morris Animal Rescue is bringing a couple of kitten litters to Latchkey at 1502 East Passyunk Avenue Friday from 5-7 p.m. for folks to listen to the album while having some cute and cuddly moments with cats.
All ages are welcome to attend. 10 percent of the proceeds from the event will go to the Morris Animal Rescue.
Taylor's Version: Swiftie Department Listening/Dance Party at Brooklyn Bowl
Bop while you bowl at Brooklyn Bowl located at 1009 Canal Street Saturday April 20 at 9:30 p.m.
Swifties can gather together for a full-blown dance and bowl party while listening to the 14 Grammy Award winner.
Free Friendship Bracelet Making & Listening Party at Evil Genius Beer Company
Evil Genius Beer Company, located at 1727 North Front Street, is creating an exclusive listening party as they play the new T-Swift album from front to back.
They will also have a free friendship bracelet making station, themed cookies, and have the ability to turn any beer into a glitter beer by asking for it to be "Taylor’s Version".
Bark Social
The bar where you can bring your dog is playing Taylor’s new album all day and giving prizes every hour for the best Taylor-era costume. You can also get a picture with your favorite pal!
Assistant General Manager, Chris Ditaranto said, "Really capitalizing on the fact that she is the biggest name in pop culture right now. The biggest name in music, anyway. We can incorporate that into what we already have going on here which is your dog’s best day ever as we like to call it is a great opportunity for both things."
Get more information from their website.
The Swemo Experience at City Winery
The Swemo Experience is offering a party for Emo Swifities at City Winery. The DJ, Tina Baer, is an original Swiftie who says Taylor's music has always felt personal and relatable.
"Celebrating with other Swifties, which is something that, even before all of this, I’ve been doing with friends, throughout the years, so it’s just so much fun."