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‘A Great Week of Things To Do In Philly Leading Up To Memorial Day Weekend!’
This will be a great week leading up to Memorial Day Weekend 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! It will be nice that we won’t see much rain this week as well! Hello sun!
With the many museum exhibits, the Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains, the Chinese Lantern Festival, Brews & Views: Spring Rooftop Mini Series, the Parks on Tap, Beer Gardens, Sail Philadelphia, Manna’s Guac Off, Photo Pop Philly, HoagieNation Festival at Festival Pier, the Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!
Movie Monday: Black Panther at the Trocadero ~ May 21 ~ Starting at 8 pm at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch Street. Admission is $3 and the fee goes toward your first drink or snack. Get there early to grab a good seat at this screening that’s sure to fill up fast. ~ Movie Monday: Black Panther at the Trocadero ~
Philadelphia Phillies Host the Atlanta Braves ~ April 21 – 23 ~ Come out and watch the Phillies and their young team take on the Braves while trying to take over 1st place. ~ Philadelphia Phillies Vs Atlanta Braves ~
117th Annual Student Exhibition at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ~ May 21 – June 3 ~ Held at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 118-128 N. Broad Street. PAFA is known for admitting some of the best. Here the public has the opportunity to view and purchase works by talented students at the school. The annual PAFA Student Exhibition kicks off on Thursday, May 10, with a preview party and continues from May 11 to June 3 with opportunities to view and purchase sculptures, paintings, installations and more. ~ 117th Annual Student Exhibition at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ~
Chinese Lantern Festival ~ May 21 – June 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 ~
Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music Exhibit ~ May 21 – 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 ~ May 21 – 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 ~ May 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. ~ Grand Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~
Renoir: Father and Son/Painting & Cinema ~ May 21 – 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 ~ May 21 – 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 ~ May 21 – 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 ~ May 21 – 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 ~ May 21 – 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 ~ May 21 – 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 ~
Night Skies In The Observatory at The Franklin Institute ~ May 22 ~ From 7 pm to 10 pm at The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street. Enjoy stargazing, planetarium shows, science talks about space and other hands-on astronomy activities. Learn how scientists determine how old craters are on the moon and much more. ~ Night Skies In The Observatory at The Franklin Institute ~
Philadelphia Phillies Host the Atlanta Braves ~ April 22 – 23 ~ Come out and watch the Phillies and their young team take on the Braves while trying to take over 1st place. ~ Philadelphia Phillies Vs Atlanta Braves ~
Brews & Views: Spring Rooftop Mini Series ~ May 22 – 24 ~ From 5 pm to 9 pm. Held at the Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St. Enjoy drinks on the Skyline Terrace and take in spectacular views of the city at the Parkway Central Library’s spring rooftop beer garden. There will be food & live music as well. ~ Brews & Views: Spring Rooftop Mini Series ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ May 23 ~ 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 ~
Philadelphia Phillies Host the Atlanta Braves ~ April 23 ~ Come out and watch the Phillies and their young team take on the Braves while trying to take over 1st place. ~ Philadelphia Phillies Vs Atlanta Braves ~
Brews & Views: Spring Rooftop Mini Series ~ May 23 – 24 ~ From 5 pm to 9 pm. Held at the Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St. Enjoy drinks on the Skyline Terrace and take in spectacular views of the city at the Parkway Central Library’s spring rooftop beer garden. There will be food & live music as well. ~ Brews & Views: Spring Rooftop Mini Series ~
Parks On Tap At FDR Park ~ May 23 – 28 ~ FDR Park ~ FDR Park is located in South Philadelphia near the Delaware River and the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. ~ Map ~ 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 ~
Dinos After Dark ~ May 24 ~ Pay-What-You-Wish (suggested donation $10) From 5 pm – 8 pm at The Academy of Natural Sciences at 1900 Benjamin Franklin parkway. The Academy of Natural Sciences is offering pay-what-you-wish admission, family activities, and an indoor beer garden in our famous Dinosaur Hall. ~ Dinos After Dark ~
Brews & Views: Spring Rooftop Mini Series ~ May 24 ~ From 5 pm to 9 pm. Held at the Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St. Enjoy drinks on the Skyline Terrace and take in spectacular views of the city at the Parkway Central Library’s spring rooftop beer garden. There will be food & live music as well. ~ Brews & Views: Spring Rooftop Mini Series ~
Manna’s Guac Off ~ May 24 ~ Held at Morgan’s Pier, 221 N. Columbus Boulevard from 6 pm to 9 pm. Philadelphia’s restaurants prepare fresh guacamole and the winner is crowned the “Guac Master.” Fill up on chips and guac while enjoying drinks from the bar. All proceeds will go toward MANNA, an organization that prepares and delivers meals to people with life-threatening illnesses. ~ Manna’s Guac Off ~
Sail Philadelphia ~ May 24 – 28 ~ Held at various locations to include Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy a magnificent fleet of tall wooden ships that cruise into Philadelphia on Thursday to dock along Penn’s Landing for Sail Philadelphia 2018, a five-day-long festival celebrating tall ships, sailing and Philadelphia’s maritime history. Highlights include exciting deck tours and sailing excursions on select historic vessels, a free fireworks show, free admission to the Independence Seaport Museum and a lively festival along Penn’s Landing. ~ Sail Philadelphia ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ May 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! ~ Grand Opening of Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Photo Pop Philly ~ May 24 – 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 ~
Sail Philadelphia ~ May 25 – 28 ~ Held at various locations to include Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy a magnificent fleet of tall wooden ships that cruise into Philadelphia on Thursday to dock along Penn’s Landing for Sail Philadelphia 2018, a five-day-long festival celebrating tall ships, sailing and Philadelphia’s maritime history. Highlights include exciting deck tours and sailing excursions on select historic vessels, a free fireworks show, free admission to the Independence Seaport Museum and a lively festival along Penn’s Landing. ~ Sail Philadelphia ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ May 25 – 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 ~ May 25 – 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 ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ May 25 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Final Fridays: Hack the Museum – We’re handing out prizes for our third annual Hackathon on this evening of tech, talks, and tunes. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
Twilight in the Gardens at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens ~ May 25 ~ Held at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South Street from 7 pm – 10 pm. BYOB to Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens on Friday evening for the monthly after-hours Twilight in the Gardens series. At this installment, singer-songwriter Avi Wisnia performs and teaching artist Meg Bowersox helps guests create colorful lanterns using recycled glass jars and tissue paper. ~ Twilight in the Gardens at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens ~
Philadelphia Phillies Host the Toronto Blue Jays ~ May 25 ~ 7:05 game time. Come out and watch the Phillies and their young team take on the Blue Jays. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays~
The Philly Tango Festival ~ May 25 – 28 ~ Held at the Lithuanian Music Hall Association, 2715 E. Allegheny Avenue. In its 8th year, it’s one of the biggest tango events in the nation! Enjoy a live tango orchestra and 13 terrific maestros (Argentine tango teachers & performers). The event features 27 workshops for beginner and advanced dancers, food from Lino’s Lithuanian Foods and vendors selling tango shoes and clothing. ~ The Philly Tango Festival ~
HoagieNation Festival at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing ~ May 26 ~ Starting at 3 pm at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Columbus Boulevard. Daryl Hall and John Oates headline this music festival. Guests can also see more exciting performers live on stage while enjoying delicious food and hoagie specials from local vendors. ~ HoagieNation Festival at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ May 26 – 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 ~ May 26 – 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 ~
Sail Philadelphia ~ May 26 – 28 ~ Held at various locations to include Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy a magnificent fleet of tall wooden ships that cruise into Philadelphia on Thursday to dock along Penn’s Landing for Sail Philadelphia 2018, a five-day-long festival celebrating tall ships, sailing and Philadelphia’s maritime history. Highlights include exciting deck tours and sailing excursions on select historic vessels, a free fireworks show, free admission to the Independence Seaport Museum and a lively festival along Penn’s Landing. ~ Sail Philadelphia ~
Philadelphia Phillies Host the Toronto Blue Jays ~ May 26 ~ 4:05 game time. Come out and watch the Phillies and their young team take on the Blue Jays. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays ~
Comcast NBCUnivcersal Memorial Salute the Philly Pops at The Mann Center ~ May 26 ~ Held at 7 pm at The Mann Center! FREE (must register) The Philly POPS celebrate the men and women who serve our country during the Comcast NBCUniversal Memorial Salute concert ~ Comcast NBCUnivcersal Memorial Salute the Philly Pops at The Mann Center ~
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Philadelphia Phillies Host the Toronto Blue Jays ~ April 27 ~ 1:35 game time. Come out and watch the Phillies and their young team take on the Blue Jays. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays ~
Sail Philadelphia ~ May 27 – 28 ~ Held at various locations to include Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy a magnificent fleet of tall wooden ships that cruise into Philadelphia on Thursday to dock along Penn’s Landing for Sail Philadelphia 2018, a five-day-long festival celebrating tall ships, sailing and Philadelphia’s maritime history. Highlights include exciting deck tours and sailing excursions on select historic vessels, a free fireworks show, free admission to the Independence Seaport Museum and a lively festival along Penn’s Landing. ~ Sail Philadelphia ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ May 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. ~ Grand Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ May 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! ~ Grand Opening of Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
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