Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, June 3 – 9

‘First Full Week Of June In Philadelphia’

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With the many museum exhibits, Pride Month in Philadelphia, FREE Screening: Las Madres de Berks with Michelle Angela Ortiz, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (winner $100), Philly Beer Week activities, Chinese Lantern Festival, Parks On Tap, Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Center City Sips, Go Mt. Airy Supper Sessions on Germantown Avenue, Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll, First Friday, PrideDay LGBT Parade & Festival, Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Fishtown Festivale, Immigrating South Mural Tour, Odunde Festival, Flag Fest at Betsy Ross House, Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens, Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, The Philadelphia Phillies, Yards Brewing Co Tours, Irish Sessions at Plough and the Stars and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!

 

 

Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of June ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for June 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~

Pride Month In Philadelphia ~ Month of June ~ The city of Philadelphia will observe LGBTQ Pride Month with big parades, festivals, concerts and more. Philadelphia celebrates the LGBTQ community this week with the Philly Pride kick-off party on Friday, the annual Philadelphia Dyke March on Saturday that begins and ends at Louis I. Kahn Park in the Gayborhood and the PrideDay LGBT Parade & Festival on Sunday starting at 11:00 am at 13th & Locust streets. ~ Pride Month in Philadelphia ~

FREE Screening: Las Madres de Berks with Michelle Angela Ortiz at South Philly Barbacoa ~ June 3 ~ FREE ~ From 7 pm to 9 pm. Held at South Philly Barbacoa at 1140 S. 9th Street. Part of a larger public art project by the filmmaker, visual artist Michelle Angela Ortiz, the film highlights the stories of four mothers who were detained for two years with their children at a family prison in Berks County, Pennsylvania. An opening reception for a new portrait exhibition by Ortiz takes place ahead of the screening (at 5 p.m.) and features music and South Philly Barbacoa fare. Ortiz and members of the Shut Down Berks Coalition lead a talk after the film. ~ FREE Screening: Las Madres de Berks with Michelle Angela Ortiz at South Philly Barbacoa ~

La Noche at the Kimmel Center ~ June 3 ~ FREE ~ Starts at 8 pm at the Kimmel Center at 300 S. Broad Street. Enjoy a night of scintillating Latin sounds and dancing. At this installment, Brooklyn-based five-piece band Los Hacheros gets crowds moving with lively music that combines folkloric styles with Bomba, a percussion-heavy musical tradition from Puerto Rico. ~ La Noche at the Kimmel Center ~

Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ June 3 ~ Win $100! Starting at 9 pm enjoy quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Big Money!! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~

Philly Beer Week ~ June 3 – 9 ~ Philly Beer Week is the largest beer celebration of its kind in the United States. With so many activities in 10 days, we wanted to give you specific details and a breakdown about the upcoming events, festivals, tours, beer tastings, dinners, and much more. ~ Philly Beer Week ~

The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~ June 3 – 9 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The creators of South Park bring you this successful musical comedy on a nationwide Broadway tour, following missionaries trying to spread their message in Uganda. ~ The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~

Chinese Lantern Festival ~ June 3 – 30 ~  Every night of the week from 6 pm to 11 pm at Franklin Square. Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square! The square will come alive and glow with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot long phoenix, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well.  ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~

The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ June 3 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~

Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ June 3 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~ 

Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ June 3 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~

Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ June 3 – September 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~

Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ June 3 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~

Franklin Square ~ Now Open 2019 ~ 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 ~ 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 ~

 

 

Pride Month In Philadelphia ~ Month of June ~ The city of Philadelphia will observe LGBTQ Pride Month with big parades, festivals, concerts and more. Philadelphia celebrates the LGBTQ community this week with the Philly Pride kick-off party on Friday, the annual Philadelphia Dyke March on Saturday that begins and ends at Louis I. Kahn Park in the Gayborhood and the PrideDay LGBT Parade & Festival on Sunday starting at 11:00 am at 13th & Locust streets. ~ Pride Month in Philadelphia ~

The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~ June 4 – 9 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The creators of South Park bring you this successful musical comedy on a nationwide Broadway tour, following missionaries trying to spread their message in Uganda. ~ The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~

Philly Beer Week ~ June 4 – 9 ~ Philly Beer Week is the largest beer celebration of its kind in the United States. With so many activities in 10 days, we wanted to give you specific details and a breakdown about the upcoming events, festivals, tours, beer tastings, dinners, and much more. ~ Philly Beer Week ~

The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ June 4 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~

Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ June 4 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~

Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ June 4 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~

Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ June 4 – September 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~

Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ June 4 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~

 

 

Pay-What-You-Wish ~ June 5 ~ 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 ~

Go Mt. Airy Supper Sessions on Germantown Avenue ~ June 5 – October 2 ~ FREE – Pay-As-You-Go. From 5 pm to 10 pm along the 7100 and 7200 blocks on Germantown Avenue. Beginning on June 5th, Supper Sessions will happen the first Wednesday of each month from June through October except for July, taking place July 10. Mt. Airy’s Supper Sessions offer visitors a chance to check out Germantown Avenue’s great food-and-drink scene. Ten restaurants — including Nonna’s Pizza Tavern, Cresheim Valley Grain Exchange and Earth Bread + Brewery — serve up delicious eats alfresco on Germantown Avenue  ~ Go Mt. Airy Supper Sessions on Germantown Avenue ~

Parks On Tap at Schuylkill Banks ~ June 5 – 9 ~ Schuylkill Banks, at Walnut St Bridge, 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 ~

The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~ June 5 – 9 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The creators of South Park bring you this successful musical comedy on a nationwide Broadway tour, following missionaries trying to spread their message in Uganda. ~ The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~

Philly Beer Week ~ June 5 – 9 ~ Philly Beer Week is the largest beer celebration of its kind in the United States. With so many activities in 10 days, we wanted to give you specific details and a breakdown about the upcoming events, festivals, tours, beer tastings, dinners, and much more. ~ Philly Beer Week ~

The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ June 5 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~

Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ June 5 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~

Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ June 5 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~

Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ June 5 – September 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~

Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ June 5 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~

 

 

Parks On Tap at Schuylkill Banks ~ June 6 – 9 ~ Schuylkill Banks, at Walnut St Bridge, 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 ~

The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~ June 6 – 9 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The creators of South Park bring you this successful musical comedy on a nationwide Broadway tour, following missionaries trying to spread their message in Uganda. ~ The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~

Philly Beer Week ~ June 6 – 9 ~ Philly Beer Week is the largest beer celebration of its kind in the United States. With so many activities in 10 days, we wanted to give you specific details and a breakdown about the upcoming events, festivals, tours, beer tastings, dinners, and much more. ~ Philly Beer Week ~

Chinese Lantern Festival ~ June 6 – June 30 ~  Every night of the week from 6 pm to 11 pm at Franklin Square. Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square! The square will come alive and glow with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot long phoenix, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well.  ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~

The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ June 6 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ 

Stroll the Street in Manayunk ~ June 6 – August 29 ~ Held every Thursday evening from 5 pm to 9 pm. In this summertime series, visitors can find food trucks, vendors, restaurant specials, lawn games, live music and more around Main Street and beyond. There will be themes each week. ~ Stroll the Street in Manayunk ~

Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ June 6 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~

Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ June 6 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~

Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll ~ June 6 – September 12 ~ FREE Pay-As-You-Go. Taking place everything Thursday, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Baltimore Avenue between 43rd Street and 52nd Street. Here is your chance to get $1 deals from West Philly shops and restaurants. Participants include Little Baby’s Ice Cream, Clarkville, Dock Street Cannery and many more. ~ Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll ~

Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ June 6 – September 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~

Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ June 6 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ 

 

 

Pride Month In Philadelphia ~ Month of June ~ The city of Philadelphia will observe LGBTQ Pride Month with big parades, festivals, concerts and more. Philadelphia celebrates the LGBTQ community this week with the Philly Pride kick-off party on Friday, the annual Philadelphia Dyke March on Saturday that begins and ends at Louis I. Kahn Park in the Gayborhood and the PrideDay LGBT Parade & Festival on Sunday starting at 11:30 am at 13th & Locust streets. ~ Pride Month in Philadelphia ~

Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ June 7 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Samantha Wise – Weaving together mountain folk and neo-soul, this singer-songwriter channels vocalists like Joni Mitchell and Erykah Badu. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in  the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~    

First Friday in Old City~ June 7 ~ Starts at 5 pm. Your chance to visit Art Galleries throughout Old City after normal hours. You will be able to talk to the art directors and possibly some of Philadelphia’s local artists. This also takes place as First Saturdays with select Art Galleries extending out to Fishtown. ~ First Fridays ~ 

First Friday in Manayunk ~ June 7 ~ Starts at 5 pm. Come enjoy art in Manayunk. Before or afterwards, enjoy a meal at the many restaurants, or stop in one of Manayunk’s wonderful specialty shops. ~ First Friday’s in Manayunk ~ 

Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds ~ June 7 ~ Starting at 7:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the St. Louis Cardinals. Children 14 & under will receive the Phanatic Children’s Book. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds ~

Parks On Tap at Schuylkill Banks ~ June 7 – 9 ~ Schuylkill Banks, at Walnut St Bridge, 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 ~

Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show ~ June 7 – 9 ~ FREE ~ Pay-As-You-Go. Fri & Sat 11 am – 7 pm & Sun 11 am – 5 pm. Held at Rittenhouse Square at 210 W. Rittenhouse Square. Visitors can enjoy an outdoor gallery featuring works by nearly 150 national and international artists. Visitors can browse oils and acrylics, drawings, sculptures, mixed media and more at the oldest outdoor fine arts show in the country, held beneath the leafy trees of one of Philadelphia’s oldest squares. ~ Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show ~

The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~ June 7 – 9 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The creators of South Park bring you this successful musical comedy on a nationwide Broadway tour, following missionaries trying to spread their message in Uganda. ~ The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~

Philly Beer Week ~ June 7 – 9 ~ Philly Beer Week is the largest beer celebration of its kind in the United States. With so many activities in 10 days, we wanted to give you specific details and a breakdown about the upcoming events, festivals, tours, beer tastings, dinners, and much more. ~ Philly Beer Week ~

Chinese Lantern Festival ~ June 7 – June 30 ~  Every night of the week from 6 pm to 11 pm at Franklin Square. Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square! The square will come alive and glow with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot long phoenix, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well.  ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~

The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ June 7 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~

Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ June 7 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~

Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ June 7 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~

Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ June 7 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~

 

 

Pride Month In Philadelphia ~ Month of June ~ The city of Philadelphia will observe LGBTQ Pride Month with big parades, festivals, concerts and more. Philadelphia celebrates the LGBTQ community this week with the Philly Pride kick-off party on Friday, the annual Philadelphia Dyke March on Saturday that begins and ends at Louis I. Kahn Park in the Gayborhood and the PrideDay LGBT Parade & Festival on Sunday starting at 11:00 am at 13th & Locust streets. ~ Pride Month in Philadelphia ~

Immigrating South Mural Tour ~ June 8 ~ 10 am to Noon. Tour begins at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts at 128 N. Broad Street. This new mural tour by Mural Arts Philadelphia highlights the city’s rich diversity as well as South Philadelphia’s vibrant immigrant communities of the past and present. A two-hour vehicle tour, Immigrating South showcases colorful and inspiring new murals, including Migrating Home by Shira Walinsky and Parts Per Million by Ben Volta. ~ Immigrating South Mural Tour ~

Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show ~ June 8 – 9 ~ FREE ~ Pay-As-You-Go. Sat 11 am – 7 pm & Sun 11 am – 5 pm. Held at Rittenhouse Square at 210 W. Rittenhouse Square. Visitors can enjoy an outdoor gallery featuring works by nearly 150 national and international artists. Visitors can browse oils and acrylics, drawings, sculptures, mixed media and more at the oldest outdoor fine arts show in the country, held beneath the leafy trees of one of Philadelphia’s oldest squares. ~ Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show ~

2nd Saturday at Historic Germantown Sites ~ June 8 ~ From noon to 4 pm every 2nd Saturday until October. Held at various locations including Johnson House Historic Site at 6306 Germantown Avenue. Visitors can explore 18 total Historic Germantown sites and pay-what-you-wish admission. Enjoy special activities, refreshments and extended hours at sites like Awbury Arboretum and Johnson House. ~ 2nd Saturday at Historic Germantown Sites ~  

Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds ~ June 8 ~ Starting at 4:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the St. Louis Cardinals. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds ~

Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ June 8 & 9 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ 

Parks On Tap at Schuylkill Banks ~ June 8 – 9 ~ Schuylkill Banks, at Walnut St Bridge, 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 ~

The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~ June 8 – 9 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The creators of South Park bring you this successful musical comedy on a nationwide Broadway tour, following missionaries trying to spread their message in Uganda. ~ The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~

Philly Beer Week ~ June 8 – 9 ~ Philly Beer Week is the largest beer celebration of its kind in the United States. With so many activities in 10 days, we wanted to give you specific details and a breakdown about the upcoming events, festivals, tours, beer tastings, dinners, and much more. ~ Philly Beer Week ~

Chinese Lantern Festival ~ June 8 – 30 ~  Every night of the week from 6 pm to 11 pm at Franklin Square. Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square! The square will come alive and glow with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot long phoenix, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well.  ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~

The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ June 8 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~

Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ June 8 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~

Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ June 8 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~

Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ June 8 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~

 

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Pride Month In Philadelphia ~ Month of June ~ The city of Philadelphia will observe LGBTQ Pride Month with big parades, festivals, concerts and more. Philadelphia celebrates the LGBTQ community this week with the Philly Pride kick-off party on Friday, the annual Philadelphia Dyke March on Saturday that begins and ends at Louis I. Kahn Park in the Gayborhood and the PrideDay LGBT Parade & Festival on Sunday starting at 11:00 am at 13th & Locust streets. ~ Pride Month in Philadelphia ~

Odunde Festival ~ June 9 ~ 10 am to 7 pm ~  23rd & Lombard streets to Grays Ferry Avenue; 20th to 23rd streets on South Street. Now in its 44th year, the event culminates with a spiritual procession to the Schuylkill River to ring in the Yoruba New Year, followed by music, dance and vendors along South Street. ~ Odunde Festival ~

PrideDay LGBT Parade & Festival ~ June 9 ~ Starting at 11:00 am at 13th & Locust streets. The festival gates at The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing open at noon. Enjoy a spirited one-and-a-half-mile procession that snakes from the Gayborhood to the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Expect a lineup of marching bands, troupes representing local LGBTQ organizations and vibrant floats overflowing with dancers, drag queens and local dignitaries. The festival centers around a main stage that hosts all kinds of performances throughout the day from local drag queens and a slate of nationally famous headliners, such as comedian Fortune Feimster, former En Vogue star Dawn Robinson and American Idol diva Frenchie Davis. ~ PrideDay LGBT Parade & Festival ~ 

Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show ~ June 9 ~ FREE ~ Pay-As-You-Go. 11 am – 5 pm. Held at Rittenhouse Square at 210 W. Rittenhouse Square. Visitors can enjoy an outdoor gallery featuring works by nearly 150 national and international artists. Visitors can browse oils and acrylics, drawings, sculptures, mixed media and more at the oldest outdoor fine arts show in the country, held beneath the leafy trees of one of Philadelphia’s oldest squares. ~ Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show ~

Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ June 9 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ 

Parks On Tap at Schuylkill Banks ~ June 9 ~ Schuylkill Banks, at Walnut St Bridge, 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 ~

Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds ~ June 9 ~ Starting at 1:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the St. Louis Cardinals. Men 15 & over will receive Chevrolet’s men’s golf vest. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds ~

Irish Sessions ~ June 9 ~ FREE – Every Sunday from 5 pm – 9 pm at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Enjoy musicians playing Irish music while enjoying drinks and or your dinner. 

The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~ June 9 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The creators of South Park bring you this successful musical comedy on a nationwide Broadway tour, following missionaries trying to spread their message in Uganda. ~ The Book of Mormon at The Academy of Music ~

Philly Beer Week ~ June 9 ~ Philly Beer Week is the largest beer celebration of its kind in the United States. With so many activities in 10 days, we wanted to give you specific details and a breakdown about the upcoming events, festivals, tours, beer tastings, dinners, and much more. ~ Philly Beer Week ~

Flag Fest at Betsy Ross House ~ June 9 to 15 ~ FREE ~ 11 am to 1 pm on June 9 at the Betsy Ross House at 239 Arch Street. Flag Fest 2019 kicks off on Sunday with a free celebration featuring a flag-shaped doughnut wall — made with an exclusive flavor by Federal Donuts! The flag festivities continue through Saturday, June 15 with more free family programming. enjoy Flag Day on June 14 and Stars and Stripes on June 15. ~ Flag Fest at Betsy Ross House ~

Chinese Lantern Festival ~ June 9 – 30 ~  Every night of the week from 6 pm to 11 pm at Franklin Square. Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square! The square will come alive and glow with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot long phoenix, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well.  ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~

The Musical: Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~ June 9 – July 14 ~ Held at the Walnut Street Theatre at 825 Walnut Street. This comedy is about a California sorority sister who heads to Harvard Law School in the Broadway adaptation of the hit movie. ~ Legally Blonde at Walnut Street Theatre ~

Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ June 9 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The 2019 season begins with the Let’s Roll roller skating party at Summerfest (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by jazz vocalist Laurin Talese at SSHP (Sunday). ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~

Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ June 9 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit ~

Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ June 9 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~

 

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