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‘Summer Fun In Philadelphia!’
Enjoy the semi cooler summer temps this week while enjoying all of what Philadelphia has to offer!
With the many museum exhibits, the Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains, Parks on Tap, Beer Gardens, Game of Thrones Murder Mystery at Evil Genius Beer Company, The Philadelphia Orchestra at The Mann Center, Special Happy Hour at the Philadelphia Zoo, Photo Pop Philly, Center City Sips, Opening of the Oval +, Schuylkill Movie Nights, the Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!
Game of Thrones Murder Mystery at Evil Genius Beer Company ~ July 16 ~ Held at Evil Genius Beer Company at 1727 N. Front Street! Winter is not here yet, but it will feel much differently at the Evil Genius Beer Company when the brewery transforms its tasting room into the Red Keep for a special Game of Thrones-themed Murder Mystery! Spectator tickets are sold out, but guests who want to play along can still purchase participant tickets and get in on fun. ~ Game of Thrones Murder Mystery at Evil Genius Beer Company ~
Mama Mia! at the Walnut Street Theatre ~ July 16 – 22 ~ Held at Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. Don’t miss out on these final shows of this classic musical, Mama Mia! ~ Mama Mia! at the Walnut Street Theatre ~
Photo Pop Philly ~ July 16 – August 30 ~ 3 pm to 11 pm at the Philadelphia Building, 1315 Walnut Street. Enjoy an interactive pop-up exhibit that showcases the creative work of local artists! The exhibit is presented by VISIT PHILADELPHIA and curated by Philly PR Girl. It features five red-white-and-blue themed rooms filled with original, Instagram-worthy art, murals and installations. ~ Photo Pop Philly ~
Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music Exhibit ~ July 16 – September 2 ~ Held at the National Museum of American Jewish Museum. Audiences may be familiar with many of Bernstein’s works, notably West Side Story! The exhibition consists of a collection of artifacts, films and sound bites that not only celebrate the talented composer’s 100th birthday, but also bring to light the stress, fear and eventual hopefulness of an American Jew living through the Holocaust, World War II and the Vietnam War. ~ Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music Exhibit ~
Game Masters at The Franklin Institute ~ July 16 – September 3 ~ Held at The Franklin Institute. Game Masters showcases the work of over 30 innovative game designers and takes visitors on an interactive journey inside their favorite video games, from the trailblazing arcade era through today’s web and console games. Visitors can challenge themselves to achieve a high score on more than 100 playable games! ~ Game Masters at The Franklin Institute ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ July 16 – September 3 ~ Held at Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the beer garden and the relaxing waterfront hangout. There will be a weekend-long festival full of musical performances, hands-on activities and tasty food and drink options. ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ July 16 – September 3 ~ Held at the Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the roller rink, mini-golf course, The Midway (with the giant Ferris wheel!) and food concessions this weekend! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Renoir: Father and Son/Painting & Cinema ~ July 16 – September 3 ~ FREE on every 1st Sunday. Held at the Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The exhibit explores the relationship between impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir and master filmmaker Jean Renoir by juxtaposing the father’s paintings and drawings with the son’s films, costumes, photos and ceramics. ~ Renoir: Father and Son/Painting & Cinema ~
PHS Pop-Up Garden ~ July 16 – until fall ~ Relax while enjoying food & beer at two different locations! South Street, 1438 South Street and University City Square, 36th & Filbert streets. ~ PHS Pop-Up Garden ~
Design in Revolution: A 1960′s Odyssey Exhibit ~ July 16 – September 9 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. From Pop Art and psychedelia to the civil rights and anti-war movements, the 1960s was a decade of liberation—and of great loss. See how designers, artists, and architects responded to the tumultuous period that still looms large in the American imagination. ~ Design in Revolution: A 1960′s Odyssey Exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art ~
Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains ~ July 16 – September 30 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy an impressive display of 1,700 jets that create beautiful fountain shows. Each show is set to both music and choreographed color displays. Tickets are timed and are required for entry ~ Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains
Parkway 100 Celebration ~ July 16 – November 16 ~ The Ben Franklin Parkway is turning 100 and Philadelphia is set to mark this milestone with a year of special events, promotions, and family-friendly experiences through November 18, 2018. ~ Parkway 100 Celebration ~
Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation ~ July 16 – December 31 ~ Held at the National Constitution Center. The exhibition focuses on Alexander Hamilton and the challenging relationships and friendships he had with some of our country’s history makers such as James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Aaron Burr. ~ Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation ~
Franklin Square Opened for 2018 Season ~ 2018 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Now Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
Wild Nights At The Philadelphia Zoo ~ July 17 & 31 ~ From 6 pm – 9 pm at the Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Enjoy a special happy hour at the zoo! Guests will enjoy beers, cocktails & food, with a chance to explore the 42-acre zoo while discovering animals and habitats from every corner of the world. There will also be music, dancing, activities, games and more. ~ Wild Nights At The Philadelphia Zoo ~
The Philadelphia Orchestra at The Mann Center ~ July 17 & 18 ~ Held at The Mann Center at 5201 Parkside Avenue. Enjoy two different performances by the Philadelphia Orchestra! On Tuesday, enjoy some of Tchaikovsky’s most impressive works. The show ends with a rousing performance of the 1812 Overture and a spectacular fireworks show. The next night, the orchestra returns to perform some of Leonard Bernstein’s greatest hits. ~ July 17 with Tchaikovsky ~ ~ July 18 with Bernstein: Broadway & Beyond ~
Old City Farmers Market ~ July 18 ~ From 2 pm – 7 pm every Wednesday at Christ Church between 2nd & 3rd Sts until November. Purchase fruits, vegetables, ice cream, bread, dog treats and more. ~ Old City Farmers Market ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ July 18 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every Wednesday from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”, as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~
Summer Nights Concert Series at Penn Museum ~ July 18 ~ From 5 pm to 8 pm every Wednesday night at Penn Museum until September 5. What a great way to relax and break up your work week. Live cultural music with food and refreshments. Tonight, listen to Conjunto Philadelphia! $10 gets you into the weekly concert and to explore the museum itself after 5 pm. ~ Summer Nights Concert Series at Penn Museum ~
Con Air At FringeArts ~ July 18 ~ FREE – Starting at 8:30 pm at FringeArts at 140 N. Columbus Blvd. Enjoy Con Air, with food & drinks (pay-as-you-go). ~ Con Air At FringeArts ~
Center City Sips ~ July 18 – August 29 ~ Enjoy discounted drinks & food during happy hour at more than 90 establishments throughout Philadelphia. It’a great way to break up the work week! ~ Center City Sips ~
Parks On Tap at Burholme Park ~ July 18 – 22 ~Burholme Park is a public park in the North East neighborhood of Philadelphia. The park is home to the Robert W. Ryerss Museum and Library. Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks ending September 30. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~
Schuylkill Banks Movie Night ~ July 19 ~ FREE – Watch Coco at the DuPont Crescent Trail around 8 pm to 8:30 pm (movies start around dusk). Don’t forget to bring your chairs. ~ Map ~ ~ Schuylkill Banks Movie Nights ~
Movie Night at Schmidt’s Commons: Rocky ~ July 19 ~ FREE – Held at Schmidt’s Commons, 1001 N. 2nd Street from 7 pm to 9 pm. Watch The Sound of Music outside on the big screen. ~ Movie Night at Schmidt’s Commons: The Sound Of Music ~
Mummers Museum Concert Series ~ July 19 ~ FREE – Starts at 8 pm every Thursday at the Mummers Museum until September 13. Listen to a Mummers String Band once a week. Tonight is Polish American String Band. Refreshments are served starting at 7:30 pm. Come out for some fun and excitement and relive the Mummers! ~ Mummers Museum Concert Series ~
Screenings Under The Stars at Penn’s Landing ~ July 19 ~ Starts at 8:30 pm at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. Tonight watch Mission Impossible III. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and more. ~ Screenings Under The Stars at Penn’s Landing ~
Old City Eats Program ~ July 19 – August 30 ~ Old City District Introduces Old City Eats Summer Program! The program will include 25 + restaurants and bars, taking place every Thursday night from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. until August 30. Establishments will offer two or more appetizers at half the price, $5 drink specials, off-menu dishes and seasonal cocktails. ~ Old City Eats Summer Program ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ July 20 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Behn Gillece & Adam Birnbaum – Vibraphonist Behn Gillece and jazz pianist Adam Birnbaum offer an evening of brooding, original compositions and fiery, virtuosic playing. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
4th Friday in Headhouse District ~ July 22 ~ Starting at 5 pm in the South Street Headhouse District, Experience the creativity and energy of the fabulous Fourth Street and South Street business communities with an evening of extended hours, art, music, food and shopping along Historic Fabric Row (and beyond). ~ 4th Friday in Headhouse District ~
Parks On Tap at Burholme Park ~ July 20 – 22 ~Burholme Park is a public park in the North East neighborhood of Philadelphia. The park is home to the Robert W. Ryerss Museum and Library. Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks ending September 30. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~
University Dining Days ~ July 20 – 22 ~ University City Dining Days is back! Guests can visit new restaurants they might never have tried or maybe visit one of their favorites, and enjoy pre-fixe three-course dinner specials for one of three different prices; $15, $25 or $35. ~ University Dining Days ~
Opening of the Oval + ~ July 20 – August 19 ~ FREE pay-as-you-go – Held at The Oval at 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Visitors can enjoy a new extended pedestrian promenade that runs almost half the length of the Parkway, an 800-square-foot misting pavilion, cold drinks at the beer garden, food from different food trucks each week, games, free movie nights, concerts and more. ~ Opening of The Oval + ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ July 20 – September 3 ~ Held at Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the beer garden and the relaxing waterfront hangout. There will be a weekend-long festival full of musical performances, hands-on activities and tasty food and drink options. ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ July 13 – September 3 ~ Held at the Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the roller rink, mini-golf course, The Midway (with the giant Ferris wheel!) and food concessions this weekend! It will be open 7-days a week starting Thursday, May 24! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Parks On Tap at Burholme Park ~ July 21 – 22 ~Burholme Park is a public park in the North East neighborhood of Philadelphia. The park is home to the Robert W. Ryerss Museum and Library. Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks ending September 30. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~
University Dining Days ~ July 21 – 22 ~ University City Dining Days is back! Guests can visit new restaurants they might never have tried or maybe visit one of their favorites, and enjoy pre-fixe three-course dinner specials for one of three different prices; $15, $25 or $35. ~ University Dining Days ~
Opening of the Oval + ~ July 20 – August 19 ~ FREE pay-as-you-go – Held at The Oval at 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Visitors can enjoy a new extended pedestrian promenade that runs almost half the length of the Parkway, an 800-square-foot misting pavilion, cold drinks at the beer garden, food from different food trucks each week, games, free movie nights, concerts and more. ~ Opening of The Oval + ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ July 21 – September 3 ~ Held at Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the beer garden and the relaxing waterfront hangout. There will be a weekend-long festival full of musical performances, hands-on activities and tasty food and drink options. ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ July 21 – September 3 ~ Held at the Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the roller rink, mini-golf course, The Midway (with the giant Ferris wheel!) and food concessions this weekend! It will be open 7-days a week starting Thursday, May 24! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
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University Dining Days ~ July 22 ~ University City Dining Days is back! Guests can visit new restaurants they might never have tried or maybe visit one of their favorites, and enjoy pre-fixe three-course dinner specials for one of three different prices; $15, $25 or $35. ~ University Dining Days ~
Parks On Tap at Burholme Park ~ July 22 ~Burholme Park is a public park in the North East neighborhood of Philadelphia. The park is home to the Robert W. Ryerss Museum and Library. Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks ending September 30. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~
Opening of the Oval + ~ July 20 – August 19 ~ FREE pay-as-you-go – Held at The Oval at 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Visitors can enjoy a new extended pedestrian promenade that runs almost half the length of the Parkway, an 800-square-foot misting pavilion, cold drinks at the beer garden, food from different food trucks each week, games, free movie nights, concerts and more. ~ Opening of The Oval + ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ July 22 – September 3 ~ Held at Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the beer garden and the relaxing waterfront hangout. There will be a weekend-long festival full of musical performances, hands-on activities and tasty food and drink options. ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ July 22 – September 3 ~ Held at the Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the roller rink, mini-golf course, The Midway (with the giant Ferris wheel!) and food concessions this weekend! It will be open 7-days a week starting Thursday, May 24! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
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