NoLibs: Yards Brewing Co. hosts its First Friday soiree tonight, starting at 6 p.m. Various local artists will have works on display, and kids from School of Rock will perform at 7 p.m. [Yards/Facebook]
- Zavino’s pizzaioli Joe Beddia presented his plans for a new pizza joint at Fourth and Poplar streets, but the neighborhood association did not endorse it. Parking, traffic, venting, odor and noise are concerns raised about the proposed venture. [Naked Philly]
Chinatown: Hop Sing Laundromat, the speakeasy cocktail bar that’s been sort of under wraps near 10th and Race since early summer is going to take a little bit longer to open. [Icepack Illustrated]
Eraserhood: Kite & Key is rolling out what it promises will be a most impressive selection of rare and one-of-a-kind brews for this weekend’s Savage Sixtel Sunday, but co-owner Jim Kirk won’t divulge what’s on until it’s tapped Sunday. [Grub Street]
Point Breeze: American Sardine Bar has reportedly passed its health inspections and awaiting final approval from LCB, which means it could open as soon as the end of next week. [Insider]
East Passyunk Ave.: Fond’s pastry chef Jessie Prawluck is nearing the home stretch for opening her Belle Cakery across from the P.O.P.E. on Dickinson Street. [Meal Ticket]
