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

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09 August, 2021

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Looking for things to do this week? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week throughout Philadelphia. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in the Philadelphia area: 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 Featured Event: Pennsylvania Roofing Contractor Announces Launch of New Website! When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:59 p.m. Where: Excelsior Roofing What: Excelsior Roofing is pleased to announce the launch of our new roofing company 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, and ... Learn More Featured Event: Pennsylvania Roofing Contractor Announces Launch of New Website! (Ebarasito Ramirez) 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 and 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 Virtual Graduate Open House - USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center When: Wednesday, August 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center What: Event listing from USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center: Wednesday, August 11 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMNow more than ever, the world needs leaders in healthcare and science. In a quickly evolving world, discover how the... For complete event details please visit: ht... Learn More Adult Artists in Time - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Wednesday, August 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy What: Event listing from Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy: Wednesday, August 11 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMJoin our resident Art Historian LIVE on Instagram every Wednesday from 4-5pm for a free one hour Art History class. Far from boring, Jess dives in to little known f... Learn More PTA Uniform Swap (GWCS School Calendar) When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Green Woods CS What: Event listing from Green Woods CS: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Pennsylvania Online Concealed Carry Class When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m. What: This online class fulfills the training required to qualify for an Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms. This is a great class for beginners, as it provides an introduction to the fundamentals of firearm safety. Class length: 2 hoursRange time: none(not required for license)... Learn More Virtual VEMA Yoga for Veterans and Military When: Wednesday, August 11th 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 Virtual VEMA Yoga for Veterans/Military When: Wednesday, August 11th 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 Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol at Trolley Portal Gardens When: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Wednesday, August 11 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Come out to Trolley Portal Gardens for some free Latin music! Spanish for melting pot, Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Cirsol is an ensemble that has been performing in Philadelphia a... Learn More Featured Event: GOP Fundraiser When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Auletto Caterers What: Come out and support the future of New Jersey and meet Lt. Governor Diane Allen. Candidates wanting improvement in our state will be there to answer questions you never get to ask them in person. Take a proactive step for New Jersey's future. For ticket information https://sec... Learn More Featured Event: GOP Fundraiser (Judi Stanish ) Congressional Startup Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Thursday, August 12 (all day) Learn More Arts & Crafts - Color Your Bobble Head Online When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Yeadon Public Library What: Event listing from Yeadon Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMDo you enjoy working with your hands? Then grab your friends and family and join us for arts & crafts! Make something beautiful and show off your creative side at the same time! Learn More The Art of the Beatles Exhibition and Sale When: Thursday, August 12th 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 The Woodlands presents Nature Nights: Bat and Moth Night When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Explore The Woodlands after dark with a casual evening full of urban biodiversity. Look for the bats and moths who live here and learn ways to be a Citizen Scientist. Pack a picnic, br... Learn More Online Storyville Screening: Anna, Betty and Betye: 3 Women in Craft When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Scribe Video Center What: Thursday, August 12, 7:00 PM Online Screening! In partnership with the African American Museum in Philadelphia's Anna Russell Jones: The Art of Design exhibition, join Scribe Video Center for a special screening featuring Anna Russell Jones, Betty Leacraft and Betye Saar, thr... Learn More Preseason Eagles vs. Steelers When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Misconduct Tavern What: Preseason football is finally here! Catch the Eagles in action as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. 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 delic... Learn More International Left Handers Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Friday, August 13 (all day) Learn More The Art of the Beatles Exhibition and Sale When: Friday, August 13th 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 Movie Day Online - Yeadon Public Library When: Friday, August 13th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Yeadon Public Library What: Event listing from Yeadon Public Library: Friday, August 13 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMJoin us at Yeadon Public Library for our Friday Movie Day!!! Grab your popcorn, some headphones, and bring in your weekend the right way! Learn More Summer Sunset Series Presents: In Dark Times Will There Also Be Singing? When: Friday, August 13th 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 13 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PMGUIDED MEDITATION WITH NALAVERSE From 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM join Nalaverse for a soothing group meditation. This meditation is open to all levels of experience. Learn mor... Learn More Shakespeare in Clark Park: Peril's Island When: Friday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Harrowgate Park What: We are thrilled to introduce the first of our Park Plays — Peril's Island — co-created and co-starring the people of North Philadelphia. Peril's Island is inspired by our July production of PERICLES (performed in our home base, Clark Park!), but is a completely original immers... Learn More A League of Their Own - Movies in Clark Park presented by University City District When: Friday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Friday, August 13 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM There's no crying in baseball, but there ARE free movies in Clark Park! Come out for a screening of the 1992 spots comedy A League of Their Own. Stay tuned for more information on activ... Learn More Street Movies West Philly - Clark Park Farmers' Market When: Friday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Friday, August 13 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Street Movies! is a free screening series for audiences of all ages that tours neighborhoods around the Philadelphia region, bringing a program of independent film - fiction, animation,... Learn More National Bowling Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Saturday, August 14 (all day) Learn More 17th Annual Car Show and Member Appreciation Day When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMAmerican Heritage Credit Union and 98.1 WOGL's Annual Car Show, Craft Show and Member Appreciation Day is held on the grounds of American Heritage Credit Union's headquarters on Re... Learn More I Dance with Mrs. Dre Summer Intensive When: Saturday, August 14th 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: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMThe Wilder Dance Co. Presents the "Dancing With Ms. Dre Summer Intensive". This program was designed as a safe environment to cultivate and strengthen your young da... Learn More Community Block Party - James Rhoads When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: James Rhoads What: Event listing from James Rhoads: Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Learn More Walking Tour: Paths to Suffrage - Independence National Park When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Independence National Park What: Event listing from Independence National Park: Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin a park ranger and discover some of the local sites that defined the women's suffrage movement in Philadelphia.  Women drew inspiration from the words written inside Independence Ha... Learn More The Art of the Beatles Exhibition and Sale When: Saturday, August 14th 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 Mahjong at Thirsty Dice When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Thirsty Dice What: Join Thirsty Dice and Philly Mahjong Club for Mahjong Saturdays! Learn More Kids-N-Hope Foundation's 25th Anniversary Celebration When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce: Saturday, August 14 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMJoin American Heritage Credit Union's Kids-N-Hope Foundation on Saturday, August 14, 2021 as we celebrate the Foundation's 25th Anniversary with a FREE concert by local rock & ... Learn More The Singles Scavenger Hunt - Free Pre Registration Open till August 7th When: Saturday, August 14th at 1:00 p.m. What: Scavenger Hunt - 1.5 and 2hrs Allot for 2.5 hr to 3hrs for mingling before and after. Cost: $45 at time of approval. The Singles Scavenger Hunt will use clues, challenges, and prizes that will take the adventurous participants throughout a Philadelphia neighborhood that wil... Learn More Chestnut Hill Second Saturdays When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 7600 to 8600 block of Germantown Avenue What: Chestnut Hill's monthly series, Second Saturdays, highlights the area's vibrant arts scene with live music, retail and restaurant specials, and family-friendly activities. Art enthusiasts, collectors, and casual spectators alike can stroll the Avenue and explore the works of d... Learn More Ranger Program: "The Fight for the Vote" When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Independence National Park What: Event listing from Independence National Park: Saturday, August 14 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PMThis ranger-led slide program explores the challenges suffragists faced to win the vote in Philadelphia and across the nation. Learn More Artists at Work - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Saturday, August 14th 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: Saturday, August 14 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMThe popular shop-and-stroll event, Artists at Work, returns to Northern Liberties! Working artists will take over storefronts in Northern Liberties several times thr... Learn More The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City What: America's LARGEST interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Philadephia, PA! At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you'll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the... Learn More Shakespeare in Clark Park: Peril's Island When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Harrowgate Park What: We are thrilled to introduce the first of our Park Plays — Peril's Island — co-created and co-starring the people of North Philadelphia. Peril's Island is inspired by our July production of PERICLES (performed in our home base, Clark Park!), but is a completely original immers... Learn More 2021 Obon Lantern Floating Ceremony - Mukaebi When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Shofuso Japanese House and Garden What: Event listing from Shofuso Japanese House and Garden: Saturday, August 14 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMDetails The 9th annual Philadelphia Obon Festival continues a new Shofuso tradition, born out of the hardships of the previous year, to light… More https://www.facebook.com/events/... Learn More Humane Pennsylvania's FREE Movie Night: The Rocky Horror Picture Show When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Danielle Ruiz-Murphy Center for Animal Welfare and Dog Park What: Get ready for some Rocky Horror Picture Show fun! Join us on Saturday, Aug. 14th, for a night filled with interactive props, light bites, and refreshments! Humane Pennsylvania will be featuring The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Danielle Ruiz-Murphy Dog Park in Birdsboro! Attend... Learn More World Honey Bee Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Sunday, August 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Sunday, August 15 (all day) Learn More Free Summer Sunday at The Penn Museum When: Sunday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Sunday, August 15 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM World adventure awaits–no passport required. Use your smartphone and headphones to dig into incredible artifacts in the Penn Museum collection with self-guided audio explorations of our... Learn More The Art of the Beatles Exhibition and Sale When: Sunday, August 15th 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 See more 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. 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