Weekend Things To Do In Philly ~ Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts (PIFA), Opening Tap, Philly Beer Week, Roots Picnic, Philadelphia Irish American Festival, Burger Brawl and More!

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The weekend kicks off with Hammer of Glory Relay, Opening Tap, First Friday, Philly Beer Week, Spruce Street Harbor Park & the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Chinese Lantern Festival, Parks On Tap, the continuation of the Game Masters at The Franklin Institute, Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation, & the Design in Revolution: A 1960’s Odyssey exhibit, the Parkway 100 Celebration and more.

During the weekend enjoy Xtreme Bugs At The Academy of Natural Sciences, FREE tours of Yards Brewing Co, farmers’ markets, free yoga, First Sundays, Burger Brawl and much more.

During the week enjoy the Chinese Lantern Festival, Parks On Tap, the continuation of the Design in Revolution: A 1960’s Odyssey exhibit, Pay-What-You-Wish and much more.

In upcoming weeks get ready for 4th Fridays in Headhouse District 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

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Here at MyPhillyAlive, we like to share fun and exciting events and attractions with you. Check out what’s happening for you this weekend in Philly and for the upcoming week and put these events on your calendar.

Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of ~ June 1 – 7 ~

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!

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• Our Guide to All Museums in Philadelphia ~ Visit many wonderful museums in Philly. ~ Philadelphia Museums ~
• Parks On Tap At  At Gorgas Park ~ June 1 – 3 ~ Gorgas Park ~ Gorgas Park is located in Roxborough at the corner of Ridge Avenue and Hermitage St. 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 ~ 
• Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show ~ June 1 – 3 ~ The nation’s oldest outdoor art show of its kind. Rittenhouse Square strengthens with 100-plus artists (professionals and students) from across North America, bringing works of all different types of subject matters and mediums to peruse. ~ Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show ~ 
• Latino Film Festival ~ June 1 – 3 ~ Films by established and emerging Latino and Latin-American filmmakers screen this weekend at the Latino Film Festival. The lineup includes feature films, shorts, youth films, animations and documentaries, in English or Spanish with subtitles, along with workshops and discussions. ~ Latino Film Festival ~
• 117th Annual Student Exhibition at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ~ June 1 – 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 ~ 
• Philly Beer Week ~ June 1 – 10 ~ Enjoy beer events, guest appearances, special brewery lunches with their founders and much more.  ~ Philly Beer Week ~
• Philly Beer Week Cheat Sheet ~ June 1 – 10 ~ 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 Cheat Sheet ~
• Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) ~ June 1 – 10 ~ Held at various locations including the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad Street. The festival features more than 50 captivating performances curated by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Performances to note this week: acrobatic troupe Plastic Boom’s high-flying, gravity-defying Water on Mars  & Part I of Taylor Mac’s thrilling spectacle A 24-Decade History of Popular Music. ~ Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) ~
• Chinese Lantern Festival ~ June 1 – 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 ~
• Photo Pop Philly ~ June 1 – 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 1 – 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 ~
• Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ June 1- 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 1 – 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 ~ 
• Game Masters at The Franklin Institute ~ June 1 – 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 ~ 
• Renoir: Father and Son/Painting & Cinema ~ June 1 – 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 ~
• Design in Revolution: A 1960’s Odyssey Exhibit ~ June 1 – 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 ~
• PHS Pop-Up Garden ~ June 1 – 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 ~
• Parkway 100 Celebration ~ June 1 to Nov 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 1 – December 31 ~ Held at the National Constitution Center.  The exhibition focuses on Alexander Hamilton and the challenging relationships and friendships he had with some of our country’s history makers such as James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Aaron Burr. ~ Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation ~
• Xtreme Bugs At The Academy of Natural Sciences ~ June 1, 2018 – January 21, 2019 ~ Come face-to-feet with nearly 20 massive, colorful, moving bugs! From a fluttering oversized monarch butterfly and a fluffy tri-colored bumblebee to a gigantic Madagascar hissing cockroach and a blood-sucking bed bug, these towering animatronics tell a rarely seen story of the behaviors and intricacies of extreme bugs. Get a bug’s-eye view of the world, explore critter calls, dig for ancient arthropods, and play an Xtreme bug facts game. ~ Xtreme Bugs At The Academy of Natural Sciences ~

Date Specific Events & Activities ~ June 1 – 7 ~

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of June ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for June 2018 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~  
• Hammer of Glory Relay ~ June 1 ~ The HOG, as it is formally known, is the mascot of PBW. Follow the Hammer starting at 10 am as it travels to many different bars and breweries throughout Philadelphia, while ending at its destination, Opening Tap. ~  Hammer of Glory Relay ~
• Opening Tap ~ June 1 ~ A massive beer party held at the Fillmore. BeerGoers will be able to wet their palates that features rare and limited pours from more than 60 breweries and cideries. There will be live music and those purchasing VIP tickets will be treated a special lounge and food. ~ Opening Tap ~
• Philly Beer Week ~ June 1 – 10 ~ Enjoy beer events, guest appearances, special brewery lunches with their founders and much more.  ~ Philly Beer Week ~
• Philly Beer Week Cheat Sheet ~ June 1 – 10 ~ 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 Cheat Sheet ~
• Friday Nights Art ~ June 1 ~ 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 ~ 
• First Friday’s in Old City~ June 1 ~ 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’s in Manayunk ~ June 1 ~ 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 ~
• Filter Square Farmers’ Market ~ June 2 ~ 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 ~
• Liberty Lands Market ~ June 2 ~ From 9 am until 3 pm at 926 N. American St in Northern Liberties. One can find everything from fresh organic produce to hand crafted wears and lotions. Hand made soaps, Ice Creams, sauces, organic teas and coffees and more. Part of the market, you will find animal rescues with adoptables & pet products. ~ Liberty Lands Market ~
• Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market ~ June 2 ~ 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 ~ June 2 ~ 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 ~
• Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ June 2 & 3 ~ FREE – Saturdays & 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 ~
• Roots Picnic ~ June 2 ~ Held at Festival Pier at noon. Philly’s, The Roots, bring together artists from various genres with host Dave Chappelle. The 11th annual Roots Picnic is a day-long festival of music featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Dirty Projectors, The Diplomats, 2 Chainz and more. ~ Roots Picnic ~
• Beer Under The Big Top ~ June 2 ~  Held at the Philadelphia Navy Yard from 1:30 pm – 5 pm. Enjoy more than 150 brews from local and national craft breweries. Feast your eyes upon the main stage where contortionists, sword swallowers, jugglers and more will turn an ordinary Saturday afternoon into a day that will long be remembered. Stilt walkers, carnival games, and sideshow fare from local food trucks all add to the best beer fest on earth experience. ~ Beer Under The Big Top ~
• Fete Day at Elfreth’s Alley ~ June 2 ~ From 1 pm to 5 pm, held at Elfreth’s Alley, 124-126 Elfreth’s Alley. This unique block party, on the oldest residential street in America, will feature private tours of homes that are only opened once a year to the public. There will also be colonial crafts, artists, games, historic interpreters, a fife and drum corps, and refreshments. ~ Fete Day at Elfreth’s Alley ~
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ June 2 & 6  ~ 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 ~
• Headhouse Farmers’ Market ~ June 3 ~ Established in 2007, this market is located in the historic Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Featuring more than 40 vendors, Headhouse is one of The Food Trust’s largest farmers markets. ~ Headhouse Farmers’ Market ~
• First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ June 3 ~ 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 ~
• Burger Brawl ~ June 3 ~ Burger Brawl is held at XFinity Live from 2 pm to 6 pm. – Who Has The Best Burger In Philadelphia! Enjoy burgers from 50+ establishments at a special event for a worthy cause! Also the taco takedown with 8+ tacos. ~ Burger Brawl ~
• Pay As You Wish ~ June 3 ~ 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 ~
• Pay-What-You-Wish ~ June 6 ~ 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 ~ 
• Parks On Tap at Matthias Baldwin Park ~ June 6 – 10 ~ Matthias Baldwin Park is a historical site for what was once the Baldwin Locomotive Works. ~ 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 ~ 
• Chinese Lantern Festival ~ June 7 – 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 ~
• Franklin Square ~ Now Open 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 ~
• 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

• Morgan’s Pier ~ It might still not feel like spring just yet, but the fun outdoor bar, Morgan’s Pier, is now open for business. Enjoy food, drinks, live music and more. ~ Morgan’s Pier ~

• PHS Pop-Up Garden ~ 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 ~

• Parks On Tap ~  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 ~

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 ~
• Museum of the American Revolution – The Museum of the American Revolution tells the full story of the American Revolution and explores its ongoing legacy, showcasing a vast collection. There are over 3,000 artifacts that have been collected to include General George Washington’s marquee and much more. The museum anchors the eastern end of Independence National Historical Park. ~ Museum of the American Revolution ~
• 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 ~ June 8  & beyond

• Friday Nights Art ~ June 8 ~ 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 ~ 
• 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 ~ 
• 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 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 Festival ~

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 June 1 – 3

Friday  |  40% PM Thunrderstorms  |  High 89°  |  Low 72°
Saturday  |  90% Thunderstorms  |  High 84°  |  Low 61°
Sunday  |  50% Occasional Rain Showers  |  High 64°  |  Low 53°

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