Philadelphia Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

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05 August, 2021

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Looking for a family outing? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week throughout Philadelphia. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and near Philadelphia: Featured Event: Pennsylvania Roofing Contractor Announces Launch of New Website! When: Thursday, August 5th at 11:59 p.m. Where: Excelsior Roofing What: Excelsior Roofing is pleased to announce the launch of our new website, which features an impressive portfolio of the projects we've recently completed in towns like Easton, Bethlehem, Quakertown, Allentown, Center Valley, Coopersburg, Bath, Orefield, Macungie, Alburtis, Copla... Learn More Featured Event: Pennsylvania Roofing Contractor Announces Launch of New Website! (Ebarasito Ramirez) Kieran Timberlake - Northern Liberties Community Center When: Thursday, August 5th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Northern Liberties Community Center What: Event listing from Northern Liberties Community Center: Thursday and August 5 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Dock Street Brewery and Hunny Vintage present a DIY Denim Jacket and a Chrissy Marie Jewelery Pop-Up When: Thursday, August 5th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Thursday, August 5 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM On Thursday, August 5 from 5pm to 8pm head to Dock Street Brewery for aDIY jean jacket painting hosted by Hunny Vintage! Bring your own jacket, and or purchase at the event. Grab an old de... Learn More PhilaLandmarks Early Music Series presents Night Music When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Powel House What: Event listing from Powel House: Thursday, August 5 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMDetails PhilaLandmarks Early Music Series PhilaLandmarks hosts Night Music as they perform in the Hill-Physick House garden. Please bring your own… More https://www.facebook.com/events/805317807016535 Learn More The Phil Giordano Orchestra at Hawthorne Park When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Hawthorne Park What: Jazz Bridge in partnership with the Friends of Hawthorne Park presents the Phil Giordano Jazz Orchestra on Thursday, July 29 from 7-8:30 pm at Hawthorne Park. This is the first concert of the season. This event is free and open to the public.  Learn More Artist Tea Time - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Thursday, August 5 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThis virtual Tea Time hour is a casual and friendly meet and greet that is open to anyone who is creative. These days its easy to find ourselves isolated and it's har... Learn More SOLD OUT! Müvie Night at the Mütter: The Brain That Wouldn't Die When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Mütter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia What: Event listing from The Mütter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia: Thursday, August 5 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PMDetails *Please register at http://muttr.org/BrainMüvieNight! Join us for extended Museum hours and a special outdoor screening of The Brain That… Mor... Learn More Müvie Night at the Mütter: The Brain That Wouldn't Die When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Mütter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia What: Event listing from The Mütter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia: Thursday, August 5 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PMDetails *Please register at http://muttr.org/BrainMüvieNight! Join us for extended Museum hours and a special outdoor screening of The Brain That… More... Learn More Love and Oblivion An exhibition exploring queer possibilities of affirmation, extravagance, and exti... When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Thursday, August 5 at 7:30 PM through Friday, August 6 at 7:30 PMSlought is pleased to announce Love and Oblivion, exploring queer possibilities of affirmation, extravagance, and extinction, on display at Slo... Learn More National Water Balloon Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Friday, August 6 (all day) Learn More Midland Radio Jeep Pop-Up at Carlisle Truck Nationals When: Friday, August 6th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Carlisle Fairgrounds What: Midland Radio, the leader in pioneering two-way radio communication, will be hosting a pop-up Jeep Station at the upcoming Carlisle Truck Nationals being held at the Carlisle Fairgrounds from August 6 - 8, to share info on their latest and greatest Jeep accessories. Midland Ra... Learn More READING GLASSES - READING CHALLENGE Online When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Yeadon Public Library What: Event listing from Yeadon Public Library: Friday, August 6 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMThis Reading Challenge is for Adults Only! Offered by: BeanstackFor More Information & Registration Details, check out Delaware County Website for linksJoin Meeting: https://www.delcolibrar... Learn More The Beanstack Reading Challenge Online When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Yeadon Public Library What: Event listing from Yeadon Public Library: Friday, August 6 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMDelaware County LibrariesIf You Like Goodreads, Let Us Tell You About"The Benefits of Beanstack" No matter your age or time of year, Track your progress on Beanstack & complete fun activitie... Learn More Let's Play Scrabble Online - Yeadon Public Library When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Yeadon Public Library What: Event listing from Yeadon Public Library: Friday, August 6 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMLet's Play Scrabble together!!! Join us at the Yeadon Public Library for virtual scrabble on Friday August 6th from 3:00 pm to 4:30pm. For more information feel free to contact us at the Yeadon P... Learn More FIRST FRIDAY: The Work of Mellor, Meigs & Howe: FLIGHT AND SHADOW When: Friday, August 6th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Friday, August 6 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMFirst Friday is BACK at The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. We are so excited to be able to welcome you back into the building for an evening of art, architecture and design... Learn More Rooted in Community: West African Dance and Drumming When: Friday, August 6th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Friday, August 6 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMWest African Dance and Drumming instructor, Anssumane Silla, along with his dancers and drummers will lead outdoor free classes for the West Philadelphia community at C... Learn More First Friday West Philly When: Friday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Indie-Life Creative Studio What: Philly folks! Indie-Life's First Friday is BACK for its third installment of 2021 and we're celebrating the Arts in West Philadelphia! This month we'll be showcasing the work of local artists Melanie Rodriguez, Chelsey Luster, Abby Deubler and Stephen Hill in our Indie-Life Cr... Learn More PRLA 'Vaccinations for All' August 6 Pop-Up Clinic in Philadelphia When: Friday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 400 Baltimore Ave What: PRLA, together with Garces Foundation, Jefferson Health, Penn Medicine, Puentes de Salud, and Temple Health, has launched an aggressive vaccine initiative for community members with pop-ups across Philadelphia. The campaign dubbed 'Vaccinations for All' is a call-to-action fo... Learn More Arts Access TV - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Friday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Friday, August 6 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMThe Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, in collaboration with PHLGovTV, is excited to present Arts Access TV. Tune in weekly to discover performances and ... Learn More Fit Fam Jam at Carpenter Green - Christian Street Branch YMCA When: Friday, August 6th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Christian Street Branch YMCA What: Event listing from Christian Street Branch YMCA: Friday, August 6 from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM Fit Fam Jam is a family-friendly https://www.facebook.com/events/293006968875560 Learn More Black Panther - Movies in Clark Park hosted by University City District When: Friday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Friday, August 6 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM It's WAKANDA FOREVER in Clark Park! Join University City District as they kick off their 2021 Movies in Clark Park series with Black Panther, the smash hit in the Marvel Cinematic Univer... Learn More Sunset Drum and Dance - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Friday, August 6th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Friday, August 6 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PMGather around, embrace rhythmic sounds, and get ready to move during our Sunset Drum & Dance! jam session at Spruce Street Harbor Park. Hosted by Acarajè Drums and ... Learn More Purple Heart Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Saturday, August 7th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Saturday, August 7 (all day) Learn More Allegheny Avenue Arts Fest Grab N Go Food Musicale When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Saturday, August 7 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PMThe Georgia E. Gregory Interdenominational School of  Music (GEGISOM) and community  partners will host our 6th Annual AAAF Fest on August 7th by giving out food and... Learn More Grand reopening show with Christi Hetrick & Carol Gilbert When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Saturday, August 7 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PMOpening is Friday, 6/18 2-9 & Saturday, 11-4 covid safety measures are still in place (masks required). Show runs through Saturday, 8/14. Check our site, call, o... Learn More Back to Kampoeng - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Saturday, August 7 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMModero & Co in partnership with Kampoeng and the Philadelphia Praise Center present Back to Kampoeng – Indonesian Independence Day Celebration, Saturday August 7... Learn More Alleghany Avenue Arts Fest - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Saturday, August 7 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PMA day of fun, friends, family, food and entertainment, featuring talented youth and adults from the Nicetown-Tioga community. VocalistsArts & CraftsMusical group... Learn More ALLEGHENY AVENUE ARTS FEST Grab N Go Food & Concert When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Saturday, August 7 from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PMThe AAAF will host a grab n go food, book bags, diapers, and other resources event on Saturday, August 7, 2021, and a concert by talented local artist on the grounds... Learn More Mahjong at Thirsty Dice When: Saturday, August 7th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Thirsty Dice What: Join Thirsty Dice and Philly Mahjong Club for Mahjong Saturdays! Learn More Meet Me At Oak Street (Aramingo Avenue Oak Street Health Event) When: Saturday, August 7th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 3621 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134 What: Oak Street Health, a primary care network that serves patients on Medicare, on Aramingo Avenue in Philadelphia is inviting the public to a Meet Me At Oak Street event taking place on Saturday, August 7 from 12 PM - 4 PM Eastern to celebrate the reopening of its community room ... Learn More BBQ-Delphia at Sunset Social - Clark Park Farmers' Market When: Saturday, August 7th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Saturday, August 7 from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM On Saturday, August 7 from 12 noon to 10pm, head to Sunset Social, atop Cira Green, for BBQ-DELPHIA, featuring DJs, caricaturists, face-painting, BBQ, ice cream, and special spiked le... Learn More Philadelphia Freedom Band and Philly Cheer Elite Gayborhood Performance When: Saturday, August 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Saturday, August 7 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin the Philadelphia Freedom Band's Marching Band and our guests Philly Cheer Elite to celebrate some pride in our LGBTQIA+ identities in our first community perform... Learn More Open Rehearsals and Performances by Cardell Dance Theater When: Saturday, August 7th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Saturday, August 7 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PMCardell Dance Theater is pleased to announce a series of performances and open rehearsals. The performance series is funded by the City of Philadelphia's Neighborhood... Learn More Featured Event: Free 30 Min Photoshoots at Ridley Creek Park! When: Sunday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Ridley Creek Sp Road 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 Ridley Creek Park! (Colin Waitt) Featured Event: Free 30 Min Photoshoots in Independence Square! When: Sunday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 111 S Independence Mall W 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 in Independence Square! (Colin Waitt) Featured Event: Free 30 min photoshoots at City Hall! When: Sunday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Philadelphia City Hall 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 th... Learn More Featured Event: Free 30 min photoshoots at City Hall! (Colin Waitt) Global Sleep Under The Stars Night - Abraham Lincoln When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Sunday, August 8 (all day) Learn More Petapalooza When: Sunday, August 8th at 11:00 a.m. What: Chestnut Hill Business District and Weavers Way Co-op join forces to celebrate our four-legged friends with activities for animals and their favorite humans along Germantown Avenue. Treat your furry pals to the refreshing doggie pools, try pet treat samples, and sit and stay f... Learn More Hope and Healing Concert Series - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Sunday, August 8th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Sunday, August 8 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMThe Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy is proud to support this event through its Neighborhood Arts Programs. Learn More National Book Lovers Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Monday, August 9 (all day) Learn More Art Sphere Inc. Free Online Art. Programs When: Monday, August 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Monday, August 9 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMDid you know you can join us for fun free online arts programs?Attend one class or try all ten! Classes will run every Monday and Wednesday throughout the month of Au... Learn More Search For Colleges Online (Applied Digital Skills) Online When: Monday, August 9th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Yeadon Public Library What: Event listing from Yeadon Public Library: Monday, August 9 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PMAre you excited to begin the next phase of your educational career? Well, you should be! Join us as we help you navigate the wide world of colleges and universities! Learn some new tips, tricks... Learn More Paint & Sip: Franklinia - Bartram's Garden When: Monday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Bartram's Garden What: Event listing from Bartram's Garden: Monday, August 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMDetails As we savor the long summer evenings, let's paint the blooming Franklin tree together while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of an outdoor… More https://www.facebook.com/events/750754845580357 Learn More National S'mores Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Tuesday, August 10 (all day) Learn More CPhI North America When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19107, United States What: Over the last three editions, CPhI North America has brought together more than 15,000 industry professionals across the entire pharmaceutical supply chain, including: custom chemicals, ingredients and manufacturing, contract services, finished dosage and formulations, machine... Learn More Free Grab-N- Go Meals - Yeadon Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Yeadon Public Library What: Event listing from Yeadon Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PMYeadon Public Library's Free Grab-N-Go Meals Program for kids is back!Stop by every Tuesday from 11:00 AM-3:00 PMParents can pickup without there child. Learn More Global Connections – How 9/11 Changed Us When: Tuesday, August 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Tuesday, August 10 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMRobert Siegel (former Senior Host of NPR's All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews Larry Silverstein (Chairman, Silverstein Properties), Alice Greenwald (Presi... Learn More PA State Representative Regina Young's Mobile Constituent Services at the Donatucci Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library What: Event listing from Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM*Property Tax/Rent Rebate problems or questions *Birth certificates problems or questions *Handling consumer complaints *Disability plates & placards *Addressing local government... Learn More Board Meeting - Deep Roots Charter School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Deep Roots Charter School What: Event listing from Deep Roots Charter School: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Nothing But Networking - Zoom - Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce When: Wednesday, August 11th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 8:00 AM to 9:15 AMTime for Virtual Networking!  Join us we reconnect for a Nothing But Networking Breakfast Zoom to meet, connect, and develop relationships with GNPCC members and welcome new mem... Learn More The Art of the Beatles exhibit and sale When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Dane Fine Art (Rittenhouse) What: In commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the Beatles last Philadelphia appearance at JFK stadium, August 16, 1966, an amazing specially curated museum collection of hand signed artwork from Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon & George Harrison will open to the publ... Learn More APM's Sugar Cane Festival Month: Early Childhood Education When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: The Sugar Cane Festival is a beloved tradition in the Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) family. Now in summer 2021, we embark on a new chapter with the kick-off of Sugar Cane Festival Month. We invite you to reflect and find enjoyment with us every Wednesday at noon t... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, 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.