Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, July 23 – 29

‘Enjoying City Life In Philadelphia!’

With the many museum exhibits, the Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains, Parks on Tap, Beer Gardens, The Philadelphia Orchestra at The Mann Center, The Phillies playing the Dodgers, Shakespeare in the Park, many FREE movie nights, Photo Pop Philly, Center City Sips, Opening of the Oval +, Schuylkill Movie Nights, the East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival, the XPoNential Music Festival, the Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!

 

 

Philadelphia Phillies Host the Los Angeles Dodgers ~ July 23 – 25 ~ Game time 7:05 pm. Come out and watch two 1st place teams, the Phillies and their young team take on the Dodgers, as we head into the second half of the season. ~ Philadelphia Phillies Vs Los Angeles Dodgers ~

Photo Pop Philly ~ July 23 – 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 23 – 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 ~ 

Kids Can Explore Historical Philadelphia ~ July 23 – September 3 ~ Kids can enjoy FREE & FUN activities to do in Historic Philly & Old City District! Hear stories! Join the Continental Army! And more! ~ Kids Can Explore Historical Philadelphia ~

Game Masters at The Franklin Institute ~ July 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 ~

Xtreme Bugs At The Academy of Natural Sciences ~ July 23, 2018 – January 21, 2019 ~ Come face-to-feet with nearly 20 massive, colorful, moving bugs! From a fluttering oversized monarch butterfly and a fluffy tri-colored bumblebee to a gigantic Madagascar hissing cockroach and a blood-sucking bed bug, these towering animatronics tell a rarely seen story of the behaviors and intricacies of extreme bugs. Get a bug’s-eye view of the world, explore critter calls, dig for ancient arthropods, and play an Xtreme bug facts game. ~ Xtreme Bugs At The Academy of Natural Sciences ~

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 ~

 

 

Philadelphia Phillies Host the Los Angeles Dodgers ~ July 24 – 25 ~ Game time 7:05 pm. Come out and watch two 1st place teams, the Phillies and their young team take on the Dodgers, as we head into the second half of the season. ~ Philadelphia Phillies Vs Los Angeles Dodgers ~

The Philadelphia Orchestra at The Mann Center ~  July 24 & 26 ~ Held at The Mann Center at 5201 Parkside Avenue. Enjoy two different performances by the Philadelphia Orchestra! On Tuesday at 8 pm, Philadelphia Eagles fans can relive the team’s incredible 2017-2018 run and Super Bowl victory at A Championship Season. Hosted by “Voice of the Eagles” Merrill Reese, three giant screens play NFL Films’ compilation of highlights from the Eagles’ banner season as the orchestra — with special guest Eagles center Jason Kelce on the baritone saxophone! Two nights later, the orchestra returns to perform the magical score from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.. ~ July 24 Philadelphia Eagles Championship Season ~ ~ July 26 Harry Potter ~

 

 

Old City Farmers Market ~ July 25 ~ 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 25 ~ 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 25 ~ 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 ~

Philadelphia Phillies Host the Los Angeles Dodgers ~ July 25 ~ Game time 7:05 pm. Come out and watch two 1st place teams, the Phillies and their young team take on the Dodgers, as we head into the second half of the season. ~ Philadelphia Phillies Vs Los Angeles Dodgers ~

The Fifth Element At FringeArts ~ July 25 ~ FREE – Starting at 8:30 pm at FringeArts at 140 N. Columbus Blvd. Enjoy The Fifth Element with food & drinks (pay-as-you-go). In this ‘90s cult classic directed by Luc Besson, a 23rd century cab driver (Bruce Willis) unexpectedly finds the fate of the world in his hands. To save humanity, he must help Leeloo, the embodiment of the fifth element, defeat Mr. Zorg. ~ The Fifth Element ~

Center City Sips ~ July 25 – 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 ~

Shakespeare in Clark Park ~ July 25 – 29 ~ Starts at 7 pm at Clark Park at 4398 Chester Ave. This year, enjoy Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, “Twelfth Night.” Shakespeare’s play centers on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola (who is disguised as Cesario) falls in love with Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with the Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her thinking she is a man.  ~ Shakespeare in Clark Park ~

Parks On Tap at Pastorius Park~ July 25 – 29 ~Pastorius Park is a 16-acre gem nestled in the heart of residential Chestnut Hill. ~ Map ~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 26 ~ 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: Wonder Woman ~ July 26 ~ 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: Wonder Woman ~ 

Mummers Museum Concert Series ~ July 26 ~ 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 26 ~ 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 ~

Shakespeare in Clark Park ~ July 26 – 29 ~ Starts at 7 pm at Clark Park at 4398 Chester Ave. This year, enjoy Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, “Twelfth Night.” Shakespeare’s play centers on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola (who is disguised as Cesario) falls in love with Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with the Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her thinking she is a man.  ~ Shakespeare in Clark Park ~

Old City Eats Program ~ July 26 – 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 27 ~ 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 ~ 

Twilight in the Gardens at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens ~ July 27 ~ Held at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South Street from 7 pm – 10 pm. This BYOBBS event (Bring Your Own Booze, Blanket, and Snacks) will allow you to check out their current gallery exhibit Outsider Inspirations, enjoy a performance from funk band Mixed People and learn how to craft retro paper dolls. Guests are encouraged to relax and picnic in the space. ~ Twilight in the Gardens at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens ~

Shakespeare in Clark Park ~ July 27 – 29 ~ Starts at 7 pm at Clark Park at 4398 Chester Ave. This year, enjoy Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, “Twelfth Night.” Shakespeare’s play centers on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola (who is disguised as Cesario) falls in love with Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with the Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her thinking she is a man.  ~ Shakespeare in Clark Park ~

XPoNential Music Festival ~ July 27 – 29 ~ Held at the BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden. The host, WXPN, brings together musical legends and new performers for the three-day XPoNential Music Festival along the Camden River waterfront. Featured performers include David Byrne, The War on Drugs, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Sylvan Esso and Margo Price.  ~ XPoNential Music Festival ~

Parks On Tap at Pastorius Park~ July 27 – 29 ~Pastorius Park is a 16-acre gem nestled in the heart of residential Chestnut Hill. ~ Map ~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 ~

Summer Fun at The Oval + ~ July 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 ~

 

 

Pennsylvania Care Health Fest at Penn’s Landing ~ July 28 ~ FREE rsvp required – From noon to 8 pm at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the nation’s largest urban health festival with a free concert with performances from T.I., SWV, Sister Nancy, Dru Hill, Estelle, Lenny Williams. Also have access to medical health screenings, eye examinations and access to dental resources. ~ Pennsylvania Care Health Fest at Penn’s Landing ~

Parks On Tap at Pastorius Park~ July 28 – 29 ~Pastorius Park is a 16-acre gem nestled in the heart of residential Chestnut Hill. ~ Map ~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 ~

Shakespeare in Clark Park ~ July 28 – 29 ~ Starts at 7 pm at Clark Park at 4398 Chester Ave. This year, enjoy Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, “Twelfth Night.” Shakespeare’s play centers on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola (who is disguised as Cesario) falls in love with Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with the Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her thinking she is a man.  ~ Shakespeare in Clark Park ~ 

XPoNential Music Festival ~ July 28 – 29 ~ Held at the BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden. The host, WXPN, brings together musical legends and new performers for the three-day XPoNential Music Festival along the Camden River waterfront. Featured performers include David Byrne, The War on Drugs, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Sylvan Esso and Margo Price.  ~ XPoNential Music Festival ~

Summer Fun at The Oval + ~ July 28 – 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 28 – 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 28 – 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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East Passyunk Car Show & Street Festival ~ July 29 ~ Visitors will get to explore & enjoy over 140 types of cars that will line up on East Passyunk Avenue. In addition to the awesome spectacular make-up of cars, come treat yourself to some South Philly foods, crafts for the kids, and live music. What are you waiting for! ~ East Passyunk Car Show & Street Festival ~

Parks On Tap at Pastorius Park~ July 29 ~Pastorius Park is a 16-acre gem nestled in the heart of residential Chestnut Hill. ~ Map ~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 ~ 

XPoNential Music Festival ~ July 29 ~ Held at the BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden. The host, WXPN, brings together musical legends and new performers for the XPoNential Music Festival along the Camden River waterfront. Featured performers include David Byrne, The War on Drugs, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Sylvan Esso and Margo Price.  ~ XPoNential Music Festival ~

Shakespeare in Clark Park ~ July 29 ~ Starts at 7 pm at Clark Park at 4398 Chester Ave. This year, enjoy Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, “Twelfth Night.” Shakespeare’s play centers on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola (who is disguised as Cesario) falls in love with Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with the Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her thinking she is a man.  ~ Shakespeare in Clark Park ~ 

Summer Fun at The Oval + ~ July 29 – 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 29 – 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 29 – 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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