Philadelphia Weekday Events: See What's Happening In The Area

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12 July, 2021

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Looking to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Philadelphia. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a block party, or an awards ceremony, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week throughout Philadelphia: Federal 100% Clean Electricity Standard with Sen. Bob Casey When: Monday, July 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Event What: On Monday, July 12th at 6PM join U.S. Senator Bob Casey, PennEnvironment, Vote Solar, NRDC, and the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association for a Zoom conversation about climate action and clean energy in PA. We'll talk about how a federal 100% Clean Electricity Standard can hel... Learn More Spanish for Beginners Adults via ZOOM When: Monday, July 12th at 6:15 p.m. Where: Online Worldwide What: Our fun Spanish courses for beginners prepares you for real life Spanish! Join your small group class via ZOOM. We meet once a week for 1 hour. After taking our 6 week Beginner Course you will be able to: Meet & greet Spanish speakers confidentlyOrder at a restaurant ( ... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar When: Tuesday, July 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Webinar What: Gain an understanding of how Medicare works.Learn the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans.Learn how to find the best plan for your needs and budget.Discover how Medicare Prescription Drug plans work.Get your Medicare questions answered... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar (Kerri Buckley) Press Conference and Rally for Child Tax Credit Checks When: Tuesday, July 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Maplewood Mall What: What: Press Conference and Rally for Child Tax Credit ChecksWhen: July 13, 1-3pmWhere: Maplewood Mall at Greene St. in Germantown, Philadelphia As part of Keep Families Afloat, a national week of actions to raise awareness about the Child Tax Credits, Senator Art Haywood and W... Learn More Livestream: Fabric & Friendship When: Tuesday, July 13th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art What: Our friends from the Fabric Workshop & Museum join us to explore storytelling and collaboration through artwork by painter and quilter Faith Ringgold. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the process of screen-printing, and discover how Ringgold's Tar Beach 2 quilt was made wit... Learn More The Energy Co-op's RNG Webinar When: Tuesday, July 13th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Online What: Concerned about drilling and fracking? Join The Energy Co-op for a webinar on an alternative - Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)!Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is comprised primarily of methane that forms naturally from the decomposition of organic waste in landfills and other waste tr... Learn More Featured Event: Virtual VEMA Yoga for Veterans and Military When: Wednesday, July 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and their families are invited to join us for FREE, Virtual VEMA Yoga classes. VEMA Yoga is a mindful, trauma-sensitive yoga and meditation practice designed specifically for military veterans and active duty service members coping with s... Learn More Featured Event: Virtual VEMA Yoga for Veterans and Military (T Shortt) Summer Social by Happy Hour Philly at Misconduct Tavern When: Wednesday, July 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Misconduct Tavern What: Celebrate hump day all summer long at Misconduct Tavern. Misconduct is excited to announce that both locations have joined the Summer Social lineup serving $4 beers, $4 wines, and $5 cocktails every Wednesday 4 - 6 pm through Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Stop in to sip on yo... Learn More Abraham Lincoln, The Quakers, and Civil War When: Wednesday, July 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Historic Arch Street Meeting House What: William Kashatus will discuss the influence of Quaker's belief and practice on President Lincoln's decision-making during the Civil War. Distinguishing between the reality of Lincoln's relationship with the Quakers and the mythology that has emerged over time, Kashatus will sh... Learn More Online Screening - Radical Remedies Philly and R.E.S.T. Preview When: Thursday, July 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Scribe Video Center What: In 2020, the Detroit Narrative Agency created Radical Remedies, a rapid response initiative addressing the dual pandemic of COVID-19 and anti-Black racism. The project's attempt to amplify community stories and build collective healing and power aligned with Scribe's mission, ... Learn More Brian Sanders' JUNK Presents Dragonbutter When: Thursday, July 15th at 8:00 p.m. Where: 200 Spring Garden St What: Join Philadelphia-based, Fringe Festival favorite Brian Sanders' JUNK to experience Dragonbutter, a thrilling and immersive performance that puts you deep inside a sci-fi adventure. Each performance, limited to 12 people, will lead guests to explore a multitude of experimental... Learn More Featured Event: Dinner With The Beatles When: Friday, July 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Jane's Tea House What: Britain's Best NJ (A Tribute To The Beatles band) is coming back to Jane's Tea House on Friday, July 16 from 6 pm to 8 pm for a special Dinner with The Beatles! INCLUDES: Entertainment from Britain's Best NJ (A Tribute To The Beatles band)Photo opportunity with Britain's Best... Learn More Featured Event: Dinner With The Beatles (Maggie Pajak) The Warehouse Sale Grande Opening! North Wales, PA When: Friday, July 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1231 Knapp Rd What: Hey North Wales! The Warehouse Sale is a pop-up shoe store only in town from July 16th until July 25th. We carry over 20,000 pairs of men's & women's brand name shoes! ALL shoes will have 40-80% discount for this event. Join us for our largest selection EVER! Anyone on the... Learn More Defeat the Marlins When: Friday, July 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Misconduct Tavern What: Catch the Phillies in action as they take on the Marlins. Misconduct Tavern is the perfect place to watch the game! We've got everything covered for game day - TVs to watch the game, a menu full of bar-food favorites like our delicious burgers and hot wings, and a drinks menu ... Learn More Brian Sanders' JUNK Presents Dragonbutter When: Friday, July 16th at 8:00 p.m. Where: 200 Spring Garden St What: Join Philadelphia-based, Fringe Festival favorite Brian Sanders' JUNK to experience Dragonbutter, a thrilling and immersive performance that puts you deep inside a sci-fi adventure. Each performance, limited to 12 people, will lead guests to explore a multitude of experimental... Learn More Brian Sanders' JUNK Presents Dragonbutter When: Friday, July 16th at 10:00 p.m. Where: 200 Spring Garden St What: Join Philadelphia-based, Fringe Festival favorite Brian Sanders' JUNK to experience Dragonbutter, a thrilling and immersive performance that puts you deep inside a sci-fi adventure. Each performance, limited to 12 people, will lead guests to explore a multitude of experimental... Learn More Featured Event: Free 30 Min Photoshoots at Rittenhouse Square! When: Saturday, July 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 210 W Rittenhouse Square What: Free to book! Capture you and your loved ones (furry ones included!) with fun 30 minute photoshoots with vetted local pros. Sessions available every Saturday and Sunday. Select the date, location, and time slot that works best for you. Book your session here for the... Learn More Featured Event: Free 30 Min Photoshoots at Rittenhouse Square! (Colin Waitt) Featured Event: Free 30 Min Photoshoots at Elfreth's Alley! When: Saturday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 124-126 Elfreth's Alley What: Free to book! Capture you and your loved ones (furry ones included!) with fun 30 minute photoshoots with vetted local pros. Sessions available every Saturday and Sunday. Select the date, location, and time slot that works best for you. Book your session here for the... Learn More Featured Event: Free 30 Min Photoshoots at Elfreth's Alley! (Colin Waitt) One Africa! One Nation! Uhuru Flea Market When: Saturday, July 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Clark Park, 4300 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 What: One Africa! One Nation Uhuru Flea Market is an economic development institution of the African Peoples Education and Defense Fund (APEDF). For the last 16 years this seasonal market has provided opportunities for budding and established small business owners to build their cus... Learn More Take Control Naturally – Emerge Stronger, Healthier and Happier through Macrobiotics Conference When: Saturday, July 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Now more than ever, it's time to regain control of your health and wellness! The SHI Macrobiotics virtual Summer Conference offers a clear path to achieve better physical, emotional, mental, social, and environmental health naturally through macrobiotics, a system of holistic ... Learn More Fourth Annual Philadelphia Concours d'Elegance When: Saturday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum What: The Philadelphia Concours d'Elegance, the premier concours event in the City of Brotherly Love, returns on July 17, 2021, to celebrate Corvette – "America's Sports Car." The nonprofit Cool Cars for Kids, Inc. (CCfK) will stage a classic car "competition of elegance" at the Sim... Learn More Free SAT Practice Test, Proctored Online, Score Report Included When: Saturday, July 17th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Live Online What: Sign up to take a practice SAT with a virtual proctor.  We'll administer the test and set each student up with a free scoring service so that they can generate a detailed gap-analysis score report. Please sign-in 5 minutes prior to the test. We'll go over the process and th... Learn More Destroy DC United When: Saturday, July 17th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Misconduct Tavern What: Your favorite Philly soccer team is back this Saturday with the Union's match against DC United! Grab a seat and catch the match at Misconduct Tavern - the best place in Philly to watch any game. We've got dozens of TVs, a massive drinks menu with a dozen beers on tap, cocktai... Learn More Brian Sanders' JUNK Presents Dragonbutter When: Saturday, July 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: 200 Spring Garden St What: Join Philadelphia-based, Fringe Festival favorite Brian Sanders' JUNK to experience Dragonbutter, a thrilling and immersive performance that puts you deep inside a sci-fi adventure. Each performance, limited to 12 people, will lead guests to explore a multitude of experimental... Learn More Take Control Naturally – Emerge Stronger, Healthier and Happier through Macrobiotics Conference When: Sunday, July 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Now more than ever, it's time to regain control of your health and wellness! The SHI Macrobiotics virtual Summer Conference offers a clear path to achieve better physical, emotional, mental, social, and environmental health naturally through macrobiotics, a system of holistic ... Learn More Princess Par-Tea When: Sunday, July 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 602 Station Avenue What: Hear ye Hear Ye! All the Princesses from across the land are gathering for an event that is sure to be grand! So don your favorite dress and come be our guest at a royal tea party at Jane's Tea House on Sunday, July 18. INCLUDES: Cinderella will enchant us by singing two s... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Philadelphia Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.