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🏙️ Billy Penn City Guide
✊🏾 Black history in Philly guide
🍦 Vegan ice cream guide
🥕 CSA farmshare guide
🛝 Kid-friendly summer guide
☕ Philly coffee shop guide
🚶🏽♀️ Alt Philly history walking tours guide
🌱 Spring in Philly guide
🎭 Philly’s comedy scene
🎤 Philly Record Store Guide
🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide
📚 Book lovers’ guide to Philly
🍹 Non-alcoholic Philly
😋 Dining in Philly
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
NOTE: This list will be updated throughout the week.
Monday, August 3
A Century of Music Under the Stars: A History of the Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Robin Hood Dell – (6 p.m.)
In his book, historian Jack McCarthy offers a revealing and celebratory look at Philly’s two major outdoor performing arts venues: the trials, tribulations and ultimately triumphant stories behind their creation; the world-renowned artists who performed at the venues, and how they adapted to changing tastes and audience expectations over the years. At Parkway Central Library. (6 p.m.)
Tuesday, August 4
“We” the People Exhibition – (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Visit the Firehouse Gallery at Brandywine Workshop and Archives for an exhibition curated by Alicia DeLarge. The collection explores the narratives and creative experiences of Black creatives that shape Philadelphia.
Summer Jack-O’-Lanterns Workshop – (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Who says jack-o’-lanterns are just for fall? This summer, we’re carving watermelons into festive, fruity jack-o’-lanterns! Learn carving tips from Mallory Valvano of Party Girl, then let your creation shine in a photo opp curated by Sue Liedke of South Philly Time Capsule. Each registration includes one watermelon and a Party Girl cake sample. Enjoy watermelon mojito mocktail, BYOB, and celebrate summer in the most unexpected way. Raindate is Wednesday, August 5. At Fleisher Art Memorial. $45 tickets.
Wednesday, August 5
Shells of Liberty Oyster Bash 2026 – (5:30 to 8 p.m.)
Today is National Oyster Day! Enjoy this 2nd annual event throwing it back to the Revolutionary era, when oysters were the snack of choice for the Founding Fathers. In the 1700s, these briny bites were the original fast food, with shells paving city streets. By the 1800s, Philly boasted 379 oyster houses and devoured 300 million oysters a year. Carpenters’ Hall recently unearthed oyster shells beneath its 250-year-old floors. $75 tickets include one beer and 12 oyster samples. Proceeds benefit Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. Partnered with Triple Bottom Brewing and Fishtown Seafood.
Thursday, August 6
Market & Movie: A Chinatown Stitch Celebration – (5 to 10:30 p.m.)
Spend a summer evening in Chinatown with local vendors, arts & crafts, free food, giveaways, and a movie under the stars as we celebrate the Chinatown Stitch project and our community. At Chinatown Community Park, 227 N 11th Street. Celebration from 5-7 p.m., documentary screening at 8:30 p.m. BYO chairs or picnic blankets.
Passyunk Passeggiata – (5 p.m. onwards)
Every Thursday at 5 p.m., all summer long through August 27. East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, extended retail hours and a music series!
Stroll After Hours – (6 to 10 p.m.)
Light up Thursday nights in Manayunk! Food trucks & pop-up vendors, live music & DJs, interactive art demos, outdoor movie nights and more! See each Thursday’s schedule online. FREE.
Friday, August 7
Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series – (2 p.m.)
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FREE registration required. Starts and ends at Independence Visitor Center (599 Market St.)
Saturday, August 8
Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series: – (10 a.m. + 2 p.m.)
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FREE registration required. Starts and ends at Independence Visitor Center (599 Market St.)
Sunday, August 9
Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series – (10 a.m. + 2 p.m.)
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FREE registration required. Starts and ends at Independence Visitor Center (599 Market St.)
Through August 8
“Currents” exhibition at Fairmount Water Works
A new art exhibit at the Fairmount Water Works that pays homage to the life stages of the river.
Through October
A People’s Exposition!
Join us for a citywide exhibit and engagement series to take a critical and honest look at key issues shaping Philadelphia today, to envision a more just and equitable future for our city, and to act on solutions that address our greatest challenges. At the Kensington Engagement Center.