Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ The Oval Pop-Up, Bastille Day, Sidewalk Sizzle and Ice Cream Freeze, Free Movies and More!

Swann Memorial Fountain At Logan Square

‘Family Fun All Weekend Long In Philly’

The weekend kicks off the opening of The Oval Pop-Up, University City Dining Days, Parks on Tap, Live Jazz in Cedar Park, free movie in Mt. Airy, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Franklin Institute. During the weekend enjoy the Sidewalk Sizzle & Ice Cream Freeze, the Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival, Bastille Day, Spruce Street Harbor Park & Roller Rink, End of Day Declaration Readings, free movie in Mt. Airy, movie night at Franklin Square, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, FREE yoga, farmers’ markets, magic shows and much more. The weekend ends with Parks on Tap, an Irish Session at the Plough and the Stars and a magic show.

During the week enjoy Christ Church Farmers’ Market, Singing Fountain Farmers Market, Center City Sips, Summer Music Nights at Penn Museum, Pay What You Wish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Old City Eats, Political MovieFest at Dilworth Park, Schuylkill Banks Movie Nights, String Band Music Under The Stars, movies at Penn’s Landing and much more.

In upcoming weeks get ready for 4th Friday in Headhouse District, XPoNential Music Festival, Islamic Heritage Festival, 40th Street Summer Series, Shakespeare in Clark Park, Philly BBQ Fest, 10th Annual East Passyunk Car Show, First Friday, Smooth Jazz Summer Nights, Night Market West Philly, and much more.

What event or activity this weekend or during the week excites you the most? Please share with us in the comments below.

Tip: If you haven’t done so in recent months or years, visit the many wonderful museums in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Museums

Did you hear that Philadelphia was named best place to visit in the U.S. by Lonely Planet. Read more, click here.

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Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of  ~ July 15 – 21 ~

FYI – There are many events & attractions listed below that have been open prior today which are listed as “Now”. Also, check back daily for updates!

Informational Posts For Things To Do Year Round or Seasonal

• Our Guide to All Museums in Philadelphia ~ Visit many wonderful museums in Philly. ~ Philadelphia Museums ~
• Weekly Fun Things To Do In Philadelphia All Summer Long ~ Our basic cheat sheet of what to do during the week throughout the whole summer. Many of the things to do are listed below as well. ~ Weekly Fun Things To Do In Philadelphia All Summer Long ~
• Colonial Kids’ Quest Puppet Show ~ July 15 – 23 ~ FREE (Saturdays Only) Enjoy a light-hearted adventure where kids of all ages will help animal puppets search for a missing copy of the Declaration of Independence. Click the link for more details. ~ Colonial Kids’ Quest Puppet Show ~
• University City Dining Days ~ July 15 – 24 ~ 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 City Dining Days ~
• Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets & Modern Science ~ July 15 to August 28 ~ At the Franklin Institute, visitors will explore a recreation of an Egyptian tomb, a real mummy, and authentic art and artifacts from ancient Egypt.  ~ Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets & Modern Science at Franklin Institute ~
• The Science Behind Pixar ~ July 15 – September 5 ~ Held at The Franklin Institute, experience the Science Behind Pixar! Learn how your favorite Pixar characters were born into animated movies! Explore the science and technology behind it and more! ~ The Science Behind Pixar ~
• Once Upon A Time Storytelling Benches ~ July 15 – September 5 ~ FREE ~ Hear five minute stories from our nation’s past in the places where it happened! Click the link for details. ~ Once Upon A Time Storytelling Benches ~
• Join the Continental Army! ~ July 15 – September 5 ~  FREE – The Continental Army is recruiting a few good kids for drills in the art of marching and musket etiquette. Taking place at Independence Hall at Signers’ Garden, 5th & Chestnut Streets. More details, click the link. ~ Join the Continental Army! ~ 
• End of Day Declaration Readings ~ July 15 – September 5 ~ Starting around 3:45 pm, behind Independence Hall, listen to History Makers as they tell the story of every day Philadelphians during this moving version of the Declaration of Independence. For more details, click the link. ~ End of Day Declaration Readings ~
• Colonial Stations ~ FREE ~ July 15 – September 5 – 11 am to 1 pm. Stations include crafting, gaming, colonial music, and meet the founding fathers. Locations: Tuesday: Christ Church (20 N. American Street), Wednesday: Harmony Lane (3rd & Chestnut Streets), Thursday: Independence Square, behind Independence Hall Friday: National Constitution Center (525 Arch Street). ~ Colonial Stations ~
• Spruce Street Harbor Park & Roller Rink ~ July 15 – September 27 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park and RiverRink Summerfest will include a floating restaurant, boardwalk, hammocks, tons of colorful LED lights, new planted greenery, an outdoor roller rink, more Philadelphia restauranteurs, seating options, and a new family entertainment area! ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park & Roller Rink ~
• Independence After Hours ~ July 15 – October 22 ~ Check out the Independence After Hours tours for the 2016 season that starts at 5:30 pm. Travel back to 1776 with your tour guide and fill up on a three-course meal from City Tavern. After dinner, visit Independence Hall for an after-hours tour of the national landmark. Tickets are available online.
• Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults ~ July 15 to October 22 ~ Explore the many historical activities and events throughout the year in Philadelphia. Many of which are FREE and are made just for kids, allowing quality family fun time.  ~ Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults ~
• Drawn to Dinosaurs at Academy of Natural Sciences ~ July 15 – November 1 ~ Held at the Academy of Natural Sciences, this exhibit illustrates what scientists can deduce from the fossil record when creating a reconstruction of a skeleton or model and what they must look to artists to interpret. It will also feature a touchable copy of a dinosaur skin impression & more. ~ Drawn to Dinosaurs at Academy of Natural Sciences ~
• The Golden Age of King Midas Exhibit ~ July 15 to November 27 ~ Held at Penn Museum, get acquainted with the Golden Age Of King Midas Exhibit and find out the hidden story of the golden touch, aka the Midas golden touch. A video experience lets visitors explore the tomb as if they were in the tomb itself when it was sealed nearly 3,000 years ago. ~ The Golden Age of King Midas Exhibit ~
• Political MovieFest at Dilworth Park ~ July 20 – 23 ~ In the spirit of the primaries, Pictures in the Park is offering a slate of 12 candidates for movies to be shown on each of four nights. Cast your vote for your top four favorites. The Political Moviefest Primary ends at midnight on June 15. The four movies with the highest number of votes will be announced on Tuesday, June 21. Click the link to vote. ~ Political MovieFest at Dilworth Park ~

Date Specific Events & Activities ~ July 15 – 21 ~

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~  Month of July ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for July 2016 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~ 
• The Oval Pop-Up ~ July 15 – August 21 ~  Details on July 9! ~ The Oval Pop-Up ~
• Art After 5 ~ July 15 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Luke Carlos O’Reilly – Nationally-renowned pianist Luke Carlos O’Reilly premieres his ensemble of local jazz talent. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~ 
• Live Jazz In Cedar Park ~ July 15 ~ From 6 pm – 8 pm, enjoy Free Live Jazz at 49th & Baltimore Streets! ~ Live jazz In Cedar Park ~
• Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ July 15 ~ At 8:00 pm, enjoy magic with Dan Hauss! Dan brings us the new, unusual, and wildly amazing impossibilities that he’s been working on for the past few years. If ticket sales have ended, call South Street Magic at 215-450-7193. ~ Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~  
• Moonlight Movies In Mt. Airy ~ July 15 ~ Starting at 8:30 pm at Pleasant Playground (6757 Chew Avenue), enjoy a free movie “Finding Nemo.” Prior to the movie at 6 pm, enjoy a children’s storytime and book swap. ~ Moonlight Movies In Mt. Airy ~ 
• University City Dining Days ~ July 15 – 24 ~ 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 City Dining Days ~
• Filter Square Farmers’ Market ~ July 16 ~ From 9 am to 2 pm, The Food Trust holds an outdoor market at 23rd and Pine Streets. Enjoy fresh vegetables & food from favorite local farmers and producers. ~ Filter Square Farmers’ Market ~
• Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market ~ July 16 ~ From 9 am to 3 pm from 18th & Walnut Streets, enjoy fresh seasonal produce, fresh seafood, fresh bread and much more! ~ Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market ~
• Clark Park Farmers’ Market ~ July 16 ~ From 10 am to 2 pm, The Food Trust holds an outdoor market at 43rd St and Baltimore Ave. Enjoy fresh vegetables & food from favorite local farmers and producers. ~ Clark Park Farmers’ Market ~
• Sidewalk Sizzle & Ice Cream Freeze ~ July 16 ~ The Sidewalk Sizzle and Ice Cream Freeze takes place outside of the Reading Terminal Market on Filbert Street in July from 10 am to 4 pm. Come explore tasty foods from Beck’s Cajun Cafe, Wursthaus Schmitz, Pearls Oyster Bar, Hatville Deli and much more. Shrimp skewers, ice cream, hamburgers, live music, games, and arts and crafts will round out the event.  ~ Sidewalk Sizzle & Ice Cream Freeze ~
• Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival ~ July 16 ~    ~ Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival ~
• Bastille Day ~ July 16 ~ Pre-Fun starts around 2 pm & the real thing at 5:30 pm. Eastern State Penitentiary will be teaming up with The Bearded Ladies to showcase the entire French Revolution and a playful reenactment of the storming of the Bastille. Check out the other Bastille Day events in Philadelphia as well.   ~ Bastille Day In Philadelphia~
• Summer Ale Festival ~ July 16 ~ (Sold Out) Held at the Philadelphia Zoo from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. General Admission tickets include evening admission to the Zoo, souvenir tasting cup, unlimited beer sampling and complimentary shuttle service to and from 30th & Market Street. ~ Summer Ale Festival ~
• Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ July 16 ~ At 7:30 pm, enjoy Saturday Night Wonders of Magic as South Street Magic will feature different local and visiting magicians as they provide a fun and amazing show of magic, mind reading and variety skills. ~ Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~  
• Moonlight Movies In Mt. Airy ~ July 16 ~ Starting at 8:30 pm in the parking lot of Trolley Car Diner (7619 Germantown Avenue), enjoy a free movie “My Girl.” Prior to the movie at 6 pm, enjoy a children’s storytime and book swap. ~ Moonlight Movies In Mt. Airy ~
• Movie Night At Franklin Square ~ July 16 ~ From 9 pm to 11 pm, enjoy a free movie at Franklin Square! Tonight, enjoy The Muppets Movie! ~ Movie Night At Franklin Square ~
• FREE Yoga Classes ~ July 16 & 17 ~ FREE – Held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Race Street Pier at the Delaware River Waterfront. Free classes run from now through the first weekend of November. ~ FREE Yoga Classes ~ 
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ July 16 & 20 ~ Starts at 10 am every Wed & Sat – Learn the story behind cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the 115-year history of the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they’re sold during this 75-minute, food-writer-led walking tour. ~ Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~
• Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ July 17 ~ At 1:30 pm, enjoy Family Fun Magic Show. Music, dancing, laughing and amazement. Tons of audience participation… you’re gonna love it. The show stars the one and only Mr. Messado!! ~ Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~   
• Irish Session at Plough and the Stars ~ July 17 ~ Held at the Plough and the Stars from 5 pm to 9 pm every Sunday since 1997, enjoy a traditional Irish session, along with good Irish food & drinks. ~ Irish Session at Plough and the Stars ~  
• Christ Church Farmers’ Market ~ July 20 ~  Every Wednesday from 2 pm to 7 pm through the late-fall, there will be rotating pop-up vendors and food trucks with complement weekly vendors including Taproot Farm, Cherry Grove Farm, Beechwood Orchards, Lunaria Gardens, Weckerly’s Ice Cream, Big Sky Bread, Spruce Hill Preserves, Mycopolitan Mushroom Company, and more. Located on Church Street, between 2nd and 3rd.  ~ Christ Church Farmers’ Market ~
• Singing Fountain Farmers Market ~ July 20 ~ From 3 pm top 7 pm at the Singing Fountain on East Passyunk Ave. ~ Singing Fountain Farmers Market on East Passyunk Ave ~
• Center City Sips ~ July 20 ~ From 5 pm to 7 pm, enjoy discounted drinks & foods at local restaurants & bars throughout the city!  ~ Center City Sips ~
• Summer Music Nights at Penn Museum ~ July 20 ~ Held at Penn Museum from 5 pm – 8 pm every Wednesday night until September 7, enjoy live cultural music with food and refreshments! ~ Summer Music Nights at Penn Museum ~
• Free Parking! ~ July 20 ~ Philadelphia Parking Authority offers FREE meter parking Center City at 5 pm; rush-hour zones at 6:30 pm. The boundaries are from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River and from Bainbridge to Spring Garden Streets. ~ Free Parking ~  
• Pay As You Wish ~ July 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 ~  
• Political MovieFest at Dilworth Park ~ July 20 – 23 ~ In the spirit of the primaries, Pictures in the Park is offering a slate of 12 candidates for movies to be shown on each of four nights. Cast your vote for your top four favorites. The Political Moviefest Primary ends at midnight on June 15. The four movies with the highest number of votes will be announced on Tuesday, June 21. Click the link to vote. ~ Political MovieFest at Dilworth Park ~
• Old City Eats ~ July 21 ~ Old City District Introduces Old City Eats Summer Program! The program will include 32 restaurants and bars, taking place every Thursday night from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. until August 25. Establishments will offer two or more appetizers at half the price, $5 drink specials, off-menu dishes and seasonal cocktails.  ~ Old City Eats ~
• Schuylkill Banks Movie Nights ~ July 21 ~ FREE  A movie every Thursday night until August 11. Come watch “This is Spinal Tap” at Walnut Street Movies. The movies usually begin around dusk, between 7:45 pm to 8:30 pm, but come early for free snacks. ~ Schuylkill Banks Movie Nights ~ 
• String Band Music Under the Stars ~ July 21 ~ FREE concert starts at 8 pm. – Every Thursday through September 1, join the Mummers for an outdoor string band performance at the Mummers Museum! Tonight, Duffy String Band. Refreshments are served at 7:30 pm; soft pretzels, hot dogs and soda. FYI – BYO lawn chairs! ~ Mummers in Philadelphia Summer Series ~
• Screenings Under The Stars at Penn’s Landing ~ July 21 ~ A movie every Thursday night at the Great Plazza at Penn’s Landing starting around dusk. ~ Screenings Under The Stars at Penn’s Landing ~
• University City Dining Days ~ July 21 – 24 ~ 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 City Dining Days ~
• Franklin Square ~ Open 2016 Season ~ The Franklin Square is a great place to bring the family or for a date. Located in the historical part of Philadelphia in Old City. This park offers a carousel, a miniature golf course, a storytelling bench, a playground, a picnic area and more. ~ Franklin Square ~
• Dilworth Park ~ Now Open ~ Enjoy seating areas for relaxation, food & live music. ~ Dilworth Park ~
• Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk  ~ Now Open ~ Enjoy this 2,000 foot new extension bridging the South Street Bridge & the Locust Street bike trail. ~ Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk  ~
• “Your Brain” at Franklin Institute ~ Now Open ~ A permanent exhibit at the Franklin Institute. Travel through a two-story tall neural network climbing structure with dynamic lighting and sound effects that are triggered by your footsteps. Kids can act as a Doctor by scanning the brain with an MRI machine, explore your brain, challenge your brain & much more.   ~ “Your Brain” at Franklin Institute ~ 
• Native American Voices Exhibit at Penn Museum ~ Now Open ~ Stop over at Penn Museum in University City and learn about contemporary issues in Native America. Uncover the rich history and identity of the Native American people through 200 plus objects on display & much more. ~ Native American Voices Exhibit at Penn Museum ~
• The Artifact Lab – Mummy Conversation at Penn Museum ~ Now until (no date set) ~ Here is your chance to get up close and personal. Watch conservators clean, examine, & preserve Egyptian Mummies at Penn Museum. Best of all, there are special times during the week to where you can ask them questions in person. ~ Conserving Mummies at Penn Museum ~

Philly Beer Gardens, Pop-Up Beer Gardens & Outdoor Bars

• Independence Beer Garden ~ April 22 – September  ~ The Independence Beer garden, across from the Liberty Bell, has beers, seating for food, games, fire pit & more! ~ Independence Beer Garden ~
• Morgan’s Pier ~ April 21 – September ~  Drinks, beer, live music, food & more all next to the Ben Franklin Bridge on Delaware Ave!    ~ Morgan’s Pier ~
• Parks On Tap ~ June 29 – October 2 ~ Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 14 weeks. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company!  ~ Parks On Tap ~
• Uptown Beer Garden ~   ~ Uptown Beer Garden ~
• Pagano’s Beer Garden ~    ~ Pagano’s Beer Garden ~

Visiting Philadelphia

Are you Visiting Philadelphia? Have you lived in or near the City of Philadelphia, but never ventured out too the many historical sites in Philly? Here is a quick guide for some must see attractions in the City of Brotherly Love.

• The Independence Visitor’s Center – Your guide for all of your information relating to historical sites in Philadelphia and other things to do in Philadelphia. ~ Independence Visitor’s Center ~
• Philadelphia Zoo ~ With the warmer weather approaching, you can not miss America’s Oldest Zoo. 42 acres of awesomeness and over 1,000 animals. ~ Philadelphia Z00 ~
• Liberty Bell – Symbol of American Independence – If you are visiting Philadelphia, this is one site that must be seen. ~ Liberty Bell ~
• Elfreth’s Alley ~ Get to walk down a street with 300 years of history. Elfreth’s Alley is one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in America. ~ Elfreth’s Alley ~
• Philadelphia City Hall ~ Like Architecture? Philadelphia History? They give tours of the Philadelphia City Hall. If you go up high enough, you get to see the whole city. ~ Philadelphia City Hall ~
• Philadelphia Museum of Art – So many things that surround this museum. The “Rocky” Steps or the “Rocky” statue. A great view down Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Behind the museum, you can view Boat House Row and a few other things. ~ Philadelphia Museum of Art ~
• Betsy Ross House – Did Betsy Ross actually make the American Flag? Learn about some of Philadelphia’s earliest history. ~ Betsy Ross House ~
• Independence Hall – This is where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and where the Constitution of the United States was debated, drafted and signed. ~ Independence Hall~
• National Constitution Center – If anything, you must see the ‘We the People’ exhibit. There are other timely exhibits. ~ National Constitution Center ~
• Philadelphia Parks – Such as Fairmount Park or even Franklin Square for the kids or relaxing.

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Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia ~ July 22 & beyond

• Art After 5 ~ July 22 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Peter Beets – This Dutch pianist shows off his impeccable technique and sense of swing.. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~  
• 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 ~  
• Live Jazz In Cedar Park ~ July 22 ~ From 6 pm – 8 pm, enjoy Free Live Jazz at 49th & Baltimore Streets! ~ Live jazz In Cedar Park ~
• XPoNential Music Festival ~ July 22 – 24 ~   ~ XPoNential Music Festival ~
• Islamic Heritage Festival ~ July 23 ~     ~ Islamic Heritage Festival ~
• 40th Street Summer Series ~ July 23 ~ FREE – Live music starting at 6 pm in University City at 40th & Walnut Streets! Listen to Dendê & Band ! ~ 40th Street Summer Series in University City ~
• Irish Session at Plough and the Stars ~ July 24 ~ Held at the Plough and the Stars from 5 pm to 9 pm every Sunday since 1997, enjoy a traditional Irish session, along with good Irish food & drinks. ~ Irish Session at Plough and the Stars ~ 
• Center City Sips ~ July 27 ~ From 5 pm to 7 pm, enjoy discounted drinks & foods at local restaurants & bars throughout the city!  ~ Center City Sips ~
• Summer Music Nights at Penn Museum ~ July 27 ~ Held at Penn Museum from 5 pm – 8 pm every Wednesday night until September 7, enjoy live cultural music with food and refreshments! ~ Summer Music Nights at Penn Museum ~
• Shakespeare in Clark Park ~ July 27 – 31 ~    ~ Shakespeare in Clark Park ~
• Old City Eats ~ July 28 ~ Old City District Introduces Old City Eats Summer Program! The program will include 32 restaurants and bars, taking place every Thursday night from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. until August 25. Establishments will offer two or more appetizers at half the price, $5 drink specials, off-menu dishes and seasonal cocktails.  ~ Old City Eats ~
• Schuylkill Banks Movie Nights ~ July 28 ~ FREE  A movie every Thursday night until August 11. Come watch Space Jam at Grays Ferry Crescent Movies. The movies usually begin around dusk, between 7:45 pm to 8:30 pm, but come early for free snacks. ~ Schuylkill Banks Movie Nights ~ 
• String Band Music Under the Stars ~ July 28 ~ FREE concert starts at 8 pm. – Every Thursday through September 1, join the Mummers for an outdoor string band performance at the Mummers Museum! Tonight, Quaker City String Band. Refreshments are served at 7:30 pm; soft pretzels, hot dogs and soda. FYI – BYO lawn chairs! ~ Mummers in Philadelphia Summer Series ~
• Screenings Under The Stars at Penn’s Landing ~ July 28 ~    ~ Screenings Under The Stars at Penn’s Landing ~
• Philly BBQ Fest ~ July 30 ~  ~ Philly BBQ Fest ~
• 11th Annual East Passyunk Car Show ~ July 31 ~ East Passyunk Car Show and Festival is a fun event for all. Over 140 types of cars 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!   ~ 11th Annual East Passyunk Car Show ~
• First Friday’s in Old City~ August 5 ~ 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’s in Manayunk ~ August 5 ~ 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 ~   
• Smooth Jazz Summer Nights ~ August 5 ~   ~ Smooth Jazz Summer Nights ~
• First Friday Movie at the Betsy Ross House ~ August 5 ~ From 9 pm to 11 pm, watch The Monster that Challenged the World! The cost of the movie includes a tour of the Betsy Ross House prior to the movie starting at 5 pm. ~ First Friday Movie at the Betsy Ross House ~
• First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ August 7 ~ FREE – On the first Sunday of every month, visitors to the Barnes Foundation will enjoy free admission, family entertainment and informative seminars from 10 am to 6 pm. Free tickets can be obtained at the Barnes Foundation beginning at 9 am. Advance reservations are not available for Free First Sundays. ~ First Sunday’s at Barnes Foundation ~
• Pay As You Wish ~ August 7 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every 1st Sunday of the month from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”,  as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~
• 40th Street Summer Series ~ August 20 ~ FREE – Live music starting at 6 pm in University City at 40th & Walnut Streets! Listen to The Liberian Women’s Chorus for Change! ~ 40th Street Summer Series in University City ~
• Night Market West Philly ~ September 1 ~ Come on out and enjoy live music, tasty food from some of the best Philly food trucks, and walk the streets on the west side of Philadelphia. (exact location to be announced this summer) ~ Night Market West Philly ~
• 40th Street Summer Series ~ September 17 ~ FREE – Live music & dancing starting at 6 pm in University City at 40th & Walnut Streets! Watch Rennie Harris’ RHAW! ~ 40th Street Summer Series in University City ~

As always, no matter if you are visiting Philadelphia or live in the City of Philadelphia, we hope our list of things to do in Philadelphia helps you out. If you have stumbled upon something else that we did not mention, please let us know in a comment or in an e-mail. If you are a business or organization that has an event coming up, please contact us. MyPhillyAlive If you happened to visit any of the things mentioned above, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment here or on that article describing what you liked about that event or attraction. As always, we would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thanks, MyPhillyAlive

Philadelphia Weather for the weekend of July 15 – 17

Friday  |  Partly Cloudy  |  High 95°  |  Low 73°

Saturday  |  Partly Cloudy  |  High 93°  |  Low 71°

Sunday  |  Mostly Sunny  |  High 91°  |  Low 73°

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