Philadelphia: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area

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12 August, 2021

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Looking for things to do this weekend? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week in Philadelphia. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to see 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 weekend's events throughout Philadelphia: 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 ) 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, and 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, and 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 Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Online Webinar (Live Q&A) 3PM EDT When: Friday, August 13th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Online Webinar (Live Q&A) 3PM EDT What: Click Here to Register Friday 3PM EDT - Online Webinar FREE Estate Planning, Living Trust & Medicaid Workshop+Live Q & A Discover how to best protect your family and assets. Learn how to avoid probate court. In a simple format. Easy to Understand ==> Click Here to R... Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Online Webinar (Live Q&A) 3PM EDT (John Dale) 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 NJ Boat Safety Exams When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company What: Join us for the Boat Safety Certification exam! Beach Haven Fire Company Corner of S Bay Ave & Amber St Beach Haven, NJ 08008 8/14/2021, 8:00am to 9:30am Please register Register online at http://boatsafeus.com/7001.html Or Email: [email protected] Please provide y... Learn More Street Cleanup - East Passyunk Crossing Community Garden When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:30 a.m. Where: East Passyunk Crossing Community Garden What: Event listing from East Passyunk Crossing Community Garden: Saturday, August 14 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM 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 K Pro Boxing Promotions When: Saturday, August 14th at 5:03 p.m. Where: The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center What: Event has been postponed waiting on venue personnel to give date. Thank you for your support I will get you replacement tickets. As soon as I get date from Venue Personnel.  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 Featured Event: Berwyn Indoor/Outdoor Vintage Flea Market Every Saturday and Sunday When: Sunday, August 15th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 260 Swedesford Rd What: Join us every Saturday & Sunday at the Berwyn Indoor/Outdoor Vintage Flea Market!  Vendors From The Tri-State Area Featuring Antiques, Vintage Jewelry & Fashion, Furniture, Primitives, Pottery, Textiles, Gem Stones, Art Work, Vinyl, and Much More!We are located at:260 ... Learn More Featured Event: Berwyn Indoor/Outdoor Vintage Flea Market Every Saturday and Sunday (Anthony Soprano) 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 NJ Boat Safety Exams for the Online Course When: Sunday, August 15th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 1209 N. Cape May Ave/Route 50 Mays Landing, NJ 08330 What: Join us for the Boat Safety Certification exam! Mays Landing VFW Post 220 (Drive Up Exam) 1209 N. Cape May Ave/Route 50 Mays Landing, NJ 08330 8/15/2021, 8:00am to 9:30am Please register Register online at http://boatsafeus.com/7001.html Or Email: [email protected] Ple... 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 Tiny Farm Wagon Arts Festival 2021 - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Sunday, August 15th 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: Sunday, August 15 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMTiny Farm Wagon curated a garden festival, at garden sites in Philadelphia, that celebrates the fortifying roots of Black Art. Philadelphians are invited to experience... Learn More Deep Rivers - Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion When: Sunday, August 15th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion What: Event listing from Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion: Sunday, August 15 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMEbenezer Maxwell Mansion is pleased to announce that our new interpretive docent-led tour Deep Rivers, is now live and in person at the Mansion. Our docents take you through the museum highli... Learn More Shakespeare in Clark Park: Peril's Island When: Sunday, August 15th 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 Featured Event: Part I: Is the Bible the guide you can trust? (Bible-based Webinar Series) When: Monday, August 16th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Online Event What: During a time of misinformation and disinformation, finding a trusted source to help you navigate can be difficult. But, what if the Bible can help? Register to attend this free three-part Bible-based webinar and discover why you should trust and believe the Bible. REGISTER HE... Learn More Featured Event: Part I: Is the Bible the guide you can trust? (Bible-based Webinar Series) (INC Media Services) FALL SPORTS BEGIN this week - Arts Academy @ Benjamin Rush When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Arts Academy @ Benjamin Rush What: Event listing from Arts Academy @ Benjamin Rush: Monday, August 16 (all day) Learn More National Tell a Joke Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Monday, August 16 (all day) Learn More Freshman Orientation: Last names A-D When: Monday, August 16th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Central What: Event listing from Central: Monday, August 16 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Learn More Virtual Story Time Online - Yeadon Public Library When: Monday, August 16th at 10:15 a.m. Where: Yeadon Public Library What: Event listing from Yeadon Public Library: Monday, August 16 from 10:15 AM to 10:45 AMJoin us at Yeadon Public Library for an exciting story time that kids and parents are sure to enjoy!!! Learn More Swing for Cancer When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 6025 West Valley Green Road What: Play the prestigious Wissahickon or Militia Hill course at the Philadelphia Cricket Club on August 16th and raise funds for local families living with cancer.  Ticket includes lunch, on course refreshments, dinner, golfer gift, contests, prizes, auction, raffles and more.  Vis... Learn More Paint & Sip: Meadow En Plein Air - Bartram's Garden When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Bartram's Garden What: Event listing from Bartram's Garden: Monday, August 16 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMDetails A great opportunity to try out the techniques you've learned so far in the Acrylic Technique Series at this free form BYO Paint & Sip en… More https://www.facebook.com/events/277395178619... Learn More Sketchbook Art - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Monday, August 16th 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: Monday, August 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThis hour long class introduces students of all ages to the practice of keeping a sketchbook. From cover to cover, all aspects of a sketchbook should be your personal ... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar When: Tuesday, August 17th 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) National Nonprofit Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Tuesday, August 17 (all day) Learn More Freshman Orientation: Last names E-K When: Tuesday, August 17th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Central What: Event listing from Central: Tuesday, August 17 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Learn More FLC Ambassador Meet - Franklin Learning Center When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Franklin Learning Center What: Event listing from Franklin Learning Center: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Learn More Job Fair at Valley Forge Casino - Clark Park Farmers' Market When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Head to Valley Forge Hotel and Casino on Tuesday, August 17 from 10am to 2pm for a job fair! Over 40 positions are opening. There is on-the-job training for most positions, so there... Learn More NJ Boat Safety Exam Drive Up Session! When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: East Black Horse Pike What: Join us for the Boat Safety Certification exam! Turnersville Parking Lot 4001 E Black Horse Pike Turnersville, NJ 08012 8/17/2021, 6:00pm to 7:30pm (Drive up) Please register Register online at http://boatsafeus.com/7001.html Or Email: [email protected] Please provide ... Learn More Choosing the Right Divorce Process – Main Line, PA Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar When: Wednesday, August 18th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Webinar What: Legal issues in a divorce can get pretty complicated, especially if you don't know what questions to ask or find the best answers to your questions. Our team of vetted professionals will discuss the key legal issues in the divorce process during this workshop. Understanding th... Learn More National Fajita Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What:Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More Closing the Gap Conference - Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, August 18th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 18 at 8:30 AMDetails — Observing local heal guidelines and protocols — The 2021 Closing the Gap Conference seeks to help Latino-Owned Businesses successfully… More https://www.facebook.com... Learn More Freshman Orientation: Last names L-P When: Wednesday, August 18th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Central What: Event listing from Central: Wednesday, August 18 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Learn More The Art of the Beatles Exhibition and Sale When: Wednesday, August 18th 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: Community & Economic Development When: Wednesday, August 18th 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 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.