Swann Memorial Fountain at Logan Circle
‘Summer Begins Soon In Philadelphia’
This will be a great week to get out in Philadelphia as there is going to be a fun packed week and weekend of terrific festivals, events, exhibits and more in Philadelphia!
With the many museum exhibits, the Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains, the Chinese Lantern Festival, Old City Block Party, Aladdin, Parks on Tap, Make Music Philly, 40th Street Summer Series, Beer Gardens, Photo Pop Philly, Center City Sips, Schuylkill Movie Nights, Night Market, All American BBQ at Dilworth Park, Juneteenth Music Fest and Parade, Manayunk Arts Festival, Philadelphia Zoo Summer Ale Festival, Peddler’s Village Summer Food and Music Festival, the Irish American Festival, the Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!
Chinese Lantern Festival ~ June 18 – 30 ~ Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square! The square will come alive and glow with 28 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot Chinese dragon, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well. ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~
Broadway Philadelphia Presents Aladdin At The Academy Of Music ~ June 18 – July 1 ~ Held at Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad Street. From the producers of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. ~ Broadway Philadelphia Presents Aladdin At The Academy Of Music ~
Photo Pop Philly ~ June 18 – July 8 ~ 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 ~ June 18 – 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 ~ June 18 – 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 ~ June 18 – 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. ~ Grand Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ June 18 – 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! ~ Grand Opening of Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Renoir: Father and Son/Painting & Cinema ~ June 18 – 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 ~ June 18 – 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 ~ June 18 – 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 ~ June 18 – 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 ~ June 18 – 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 ~ June 18 – 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 ~ Open Now ~ 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 ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ June 20 ~ 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 ~ June 20 ~ 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. $10 gets you into the weekly concert and to explore the museum itself after 5 pm. ~ Summer Nights Concert Series at Penn Museum ~
Center City Sips ~ June 20 – 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 ~
FAVIA Summer Balloon Glow at SugarHouse Casino ~ June 20 ~ FREE – Staring at 8 pm. The First Air Voyage in America (FAVIA) and SugarHouse Casino join forces to bring skilled balloonists and their beautiful hot air balloons to the Delaware River waterfront. The event, which is first balloon glow in Philadelphia in 25 years, offers visitors incredible, colorful views at dusk when the balloon’s burners light up along the waterfront. ~ FAVIA Summer Balloon Glow at SugarHouse Casino ~
Parks On Tap at Schuylkill Banks at Walnut St Bridge ~ June 20 – 24 ~ Schuylkill Banks is a Philadelphia riverfront destination located south of the Fairmount Water Works dam. Schuylkill Banks is part of the Schuylkill River Trail, a 23-mile link from Philadelphia to Valley Forge National Historical Park, and part of the nationally designated Schuylkill River National Heritage Area ~ Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~
Make Music Philly ~ June 21 ~ FREE – From 8 am – 10 pm at many locations throughout Philadelphia. Make Music Philly event on June 21 is a great opportunity to hear local musicians play for free all over the City of Philadelphia. Live performers from many kinds of diverse backgrounds, playing Jazz, Classical, Indie-Rock, African drumming, Celtic, Rock, Pop and much more. Check it out. ~ Make Music Philly ~
Old City Eats Kick-Off Party ~ June 21 ~ 5 pm – 9 pm – The Old City Eats Block Party in Old City kicks-off Old City Eats, where restaurants and bars will offer at least one half-priced appetizer, and at least one beer and cocktail special every Thursday night all summer long. At the block party, enjoy food, drinks, live music and more! ~ Old City Eats Kick-Off Party ~
Night Market Gayborhood ~ June 21 ~ Held at 13th and Locust Streets from 7 pm and continues to 11 pm. Enjoy many food trucks and local bars and restaurants. ~ Night Market Gayborhood ~
Schuylkill Banks Movie Night ~ June 21 ~ FREE – Watch Ferris Bueller’s Day Off under the Walnut Street Bridge around 8 pm to 8:30 pm (movies start around dusk). Don’t forget to bring your chairs. ~ Map ~ ~ Schuylkill Banks Movie Nights ~
All American BBQ at Dilworth Park ~ June 21 – 24 ~ Pay-As-You-Go at Dilworth Park at 1 S. 15th Street. The 4-day event features many varieties of barbecue eats, local DJs and live music, outdoor games and activities, a beer garden and more. ~ All American BBQ at Dilworth Park ~
Mummers Museum Concert Series ~ June 21 ~ FREE – Starts at 8 pm every Thursday at the Mummers Museum until September 13. Listen to a Mummers String Band once a week. Refreshments are served starting at 7:30 pm. Come out for some fun and excitement and relive the Mummers! ~ Mummers Museum Concert Series ~
Old City Eats Program ~ June 21 – 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 ~
Parks On Tap at Schuylkill Banks at Walnut St Bridge ~ June 22 – 24 ~ Schuylkill Banks is a Philadelphia riverfront destination located south of the Fairmount Water Works dam. Schuylkill Banks is part of the Schuylkill River Trail, a 23-mile link from Philadelphia to Valley Forge National Historical Park, and part of the nationally designated Schuylkill River National Heritage Area ~ Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ June 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 ~ June 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 ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ June 22 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ The Mini Q’s – A blend of jazz and funk with Luke Carlos O’Reilly on organ, Anwar Marshall on drums, and Ben O’Neill on guitar. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
4th Friday in Headhouse District ~ June 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 ~
Organ Day At The Kimmel Center ~ June 23 ~ FREE – From 11 am to 5 pm at the Kimmel Center at 300 S. Broad Street. Audiences of all ages are invited to explore “Fred,” the largest mechanical pipe organ in a concert venue in the United States, through a diverse line-up of programming tailored to include something for everyone. ~ Organ Day At The Kimmel Center ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ June 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 ~ June 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! It will be open 7-days a week starting Thursday, May 24! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
40th Street Summer Series ~ June 23 ~ FREE – Starts at 6 pm at 40th and Walnut streets. Enjoy the West Philadelphia Orchestra and Dan Blacksberg’s Hot Klezmers. Guests can enjoy free scoops of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and a craft activity led by the University City Arts League. ~ 40th Street Summer Series ~
Philadelphia Zoo Summer Ale Festival ~ June 23 ~ From 7 pm to 10 pm at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Enjoy craft beers from the Philly area and beyond, while enjoying live music, food truck fare and the Philadelphia Zoo’s assemblage of animals! ~ Philadelphia Zoo Summer Ale Festival ~
Manayunk Arts Festival ~ June 23 & 24 ~ Sat 11 am – 7 pm & Sun 11 am – 6 pm. Hundreds of artists from around the nation set up shop for this two-day festival! Find eclectic items and art up for sale that falls into eight different categories — fiber, glass and ceramics, photography, wood and sculpture, painting and drawing, jewelry, mixed media and emerging artist. ~ Manayunk Arts Festival ~
All American BBQ at Dilworth Park ~ June 23 – 24 ~ Pay-As-You-Go at Dilworth Park at 1 S. 15th Street. The event features many varieties of barbecue eats, local DJs and live music, outdoor games and activities, a beer garden and more. ~ All American BBQ at Dilworth Park ~
Summer Food & Music Festival at Peddler’s Village ~ June 23 & 24 ~ Sat 10 am – 8 pm & Sun 10 am – 6 pm. Pay-As-You-Go at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. There will be various food trucks and tents offer a diverse range of festival fare like corn dogs, empanadas and peel-and-eat shrimp. There will also be special tasting rooms for beer and wine. There will be live music, everything from jazz to big band to rock to pop! For kids, face painting, moonbounces and more outdoor activities. ~ Summer Food & Music Festival at Peddler’s Village ~
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Summer Food & Music Festival at Peddler’s Village ~ June 24 ~ 10 am – 6 pm. Pay-As-You-Go at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. There will be various food trucks and tents offer a diverse range of festival fare like corn dogs, empanadas and peel-and-eat shrimp. There will also be special tasting rooms for beer and wine. There will be live music, everything from jazz to big band to rock to pop! For kids, face painting, moonbounces and more outdoor activities. ~ Summer Food & Music Festival at Peddler’s Village ~
Manayunk Arts Festival ~ June 24 ~ From 11 am to 6 pm. Hundreds of artists from around the nation set up shop for this two-day festival! Find eclectic items and art up for sale that falls into eight different categories — fiber, glass and ceramics, photography, wood and sculpture, painting and drawing, jewelry, mixed media and emerging artist. ~ Manayunk Arts Festival ~
Philadelphia Irish American Festival ~ June 24 ~ Held at The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing from noon – 7 pm. Enjoy live Irish music, Irish dancers, Irish food and more! ~ Philadelphia Irish American Festival ~
All American BBQ at Dilworth Park ~ June 24 ~ Pay-As-You-Go from noon to 6 pm at Dilworth Park at 1 S. 15th Street. The event features many varieties of barbecue eats, local DJs and live music, outdoor games and activities, a beer garden and more. ~ All American BBQ at Dilworth Park ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ June 24 – 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 ~ June 24 – 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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