Philadelphia Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Weekend

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19 August, 2021

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Ready to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Philadelphia. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a cooking class, or a magic show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 in and near Philadelphia: 10th Grade Orientation - U School When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: U School What: Event listing from U School: Thursday, August 19 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMAll students, staff and families come to explore our building, meet each other and get ready for the school year! Agenda Welcome Items to Get Ready for the Year (COVID Safety, Schedules, and other impo... Learn More Anne Frank Open House Welcome Back Presentation When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Anne Frank What: Event listing from Anne Frank: Thursday and August 19 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMThis event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/zmp-qcgw-xdo(US) +1 720-504-7161 PIN: 258055252#View more phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zmp-qcgw-xdo?pin=2013853135274&hs=7 Learn More Ashley McBryde - This Town Talks Tour When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Theatre of the Living Arts What: Event listing from Theatre of the Living Arts: Thursday, August 19 at 5:00 PMDetails This is an All Ages event Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, and 21 May 2021 at 10:00 AM… More https://www.facebook.com/events/4332187486848344 Learn More volunteer - EPCC weeding - East Passyunk Crossing Community Garden When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: East Passyunk Crossing Community Garden What: Event listing from East Passyunk Crossing Community Garden: Thursday, August 19 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Dinner and A Show at Dock Street Brewery When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Catch dinner and a show with Elegance Quartet over at Dock Street West on Thursday August 19th at 7PM! The 'grungy vibes' at Dock Street West + the fancy vibes of Elegance Quartet wil... Learn More Board Of Trustee Annual Meeting (GWCS School Calendar) When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Green Woods CS What: Event listing from Green Woods CS: Thursday, August 19 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More EPCC movie night - East Passyunk Crossing Community Garden When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:45 p.m. Where: East Passyunk Crossing Community Garden What: Event listing from East Passyunk Crossing Community Garden: Thursday, August 19 from 7:45 PM to 9:45 PM Learn More National Radio Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Friday, August 20 (all day) Learn More Covid-19 Vaxx Clinic 12+ @ PAS - Penn Alexander When: Friday, August 20th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Penn Alexander What: Event listing from Penn Alexander: Friday, August 20 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AMHosted by Penn Medicine. More info to comePfizer for 12+J & J for 18+ Learn More RingTheBell Open House - Penn Alexander When: Friday, August 20th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Penn Alexander What: Event listing from Penn Alexander: Friday, August 20 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Optional Open House on August 20, 8:30am.  As part of the district's RingTheBell campaign, we will host an optional open house on August 20, 8:30-9:30am. The presentation will also be emailed to you. ... Learn More Re-Climate Committee Meeting #1 - U School When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: U School What: Event listing from U School: Friday, August 20 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMFirst Re-Climate Team Meeting.Hope you can meet in-person. If not we will broadcast virtually.This event has a video call.Join: https://meet.google.com/pxv-avkh-trg(US) +1 240-252-7671 PIN: 219478594#View mo... Learn More Planet Fitness Member Appreciation Week - Freebie Friday When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. What: During Planet Fitness' Member Appreciation Week*, members will have the opportunity to enter a week-long raffle for a Fitbit Versa 2 and Planet Fitness Swag Bag (members and guests can enter the raffle once per check-in). Members can also bring guests during this week and Blac... Learn More The Art of the Beatles Exhibition and Sale When: Friday, August 20th 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 Sistah Soul Series 2021 - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Friday, August 20th at 3:00 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 20 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PMSistah Soul Series 2021 is a live musical installment, showcasing Black women vocalists in Greater Philadelphia, set to take place once a month from June through Augus... Learn More Artist Meet & Greet Party with Mandy Martin When: Friday, August 20th 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 20 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMMeet Mandy Martin and see her bold colorful paintings of poppies, tropical isles, and abstract scenes. Mandy is headlining our August show which starts on 8/20 in conj... Learn More 3rd Fridays in Souderton When: Friday, August 20th at 6:00 p.m. What: Join the businesses of Souderton for in-person 3rd Fridays starting August 20. Fun for the whole family, 3rd Friday will allow visitors to meet friends old and new and features live music, food trucks, a beer garden, winery, art, ice cream, vendors, and retailers with extended... Learn More The Singles Scavenger Hunt - Pre- Registration open till Aug 14th When: Friday, August 20th at 6:30 p.m. What: The Singles Scavenger Hunt 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 Philad... Learn More Fit Fam Jam at Carpenter Green - Christian Street Branch YMCA When: Friday, August 20th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Christian Street Branch YMCA What: Event listing from Christian Street Branch YMCA: Friday, August 20 from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM Fit Fam Jam is a family-friendly https://www.facebook.com/events/293006968875560 Learn More Iron Giant - Movies in Clark Park presented by University City District When: Friday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Friday, August 20 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM Bring the whole family out to enjoy the overlooked 1999 cartoon masterpiece The Iron Giant! Stay tuned for more information on activities and COVID-19 guidelines. Film screenings are f... Learn More Community Dinner hosted by the Powelton Fridge When: Friday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Friday, August 20 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM The Powelton Community Fridge, in partnership with Double Trellis, is hosting a FREE community dinner on Friday, August 20th at 7:30 pm.  Come together for a free dinner, live music, an... Learn More Featured Event: Making your home stand out....a home SELLERS workshop! When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Virtual (See zoom link) What: Summer is almost coming to an end but there's STILL time to sell your home!!! Real Estate agent Wetonia Evans will walk you through simple yet impactful ways to get your home sold!!!! This workshop is perfect for Roxborough, Manayunk, Philadelphia and surrounding area homeowne... Learn More Featured Event: Making your home stand out....a home SELLERS workshop! (Wetonia Evans) Featured Event: Bookish Celebrates Grand Opening Weekend When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: 160 N Gulph Rd What: Join Bookish for our grand opening celebration! The first 100 customers who visit during the grand opening weekend will receive a free copy of a fiction anthology published by the owners in 2019. Local authors in attendance: Saturday: 8/21 12 p.m. — Carrie Anne Noble, YA auth... Learn More Featured Event: Bookish Celebrates Grand Opening Weekend (Bookish) National Senior Citizens Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Saturday, August 21 (all day) Learn More Audition for our 2021-22 Season! - Pennsylvania Girlchoir When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Pennsylvania Girlchoir What: Event listing from Pennsylvania Girlchoir: Saturday, August 21 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMDetails Audition for our 2021-22 Season! Singers participate in amazing performances, focus on developing musical skills, tour the world and make… More https://www.facebook.com/events/590911... Learn More University City Arts League Ice Cream Bowl and West Philly Childrens' Arts Jamboree When: Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Saturday, August 21 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Join UCAL on August 21st for the West Philly Children's Arts Jamboree, an arts festival for children ages 4-12. Come celebrate our ability to once again gather responsibly and enjoy ... Learn More West Philly Children's Art Jamboree - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Saturday, August 21st 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 21 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMJoin UCAL in celebrating our ability to once again gather responsibly and enjoy the arts! Families are invited to bring a blanket to sit on, enjoy performances, par... Learn More 59 ½ Annual Philadelphia Folk Pocket Festival When: Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Philadelphia Folksong Society What: Event listing from Philadelphia Folksong Society: Saturday, August 21 from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PMWho: Philadelphia Folksong Society Presents: What: 59 ½ Annual Philadelphia Folk Pocket Festival! When: Aug 21-22, 2021 Where: Spring Mountain Ski Area, in Upper Salford Township, P... Learn More Free SAT Practice Test, Proctored Online, Score Report Included When: Saturday, August 21st 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 our scoring software (free).  Score reporting includes composite, section scores, and concept gap-analysis. Please sign-in 5 minutes prior to the test. We'll go over... Learn More The Art of the Beatles Exhibition and Sale When: Saturday, August 21st 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 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Thirsty Dice What: Join Thirsty Dice and Philly Mahjong Club for Mahjong Saturdays! Learn More The Fairhill Community Theatre Project When: Saturday, August 21st at 2:00 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 21 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMA Thousand Fibers is a Performance Piece inspired by stories from the Fairhill Community. Due to Covid precautions we are operating at a limited capacity.  Please re... Learn More WYCK LIVE! - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Saturday, August 21st 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: Saturday, August 21 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMWYCK LIVE! is an immersive experience combining elements of theatre, dance, live music, and visual art. Audiences will encounter characters and installations through... Learn More 2021 Obon Lantern Floating Ceremony - Okuribi When: Saturday, August 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Shofuso Japanese House and Garden What: Event listing from Shofuso Japanese House and Garden: Saturday, August 21 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 National Surgical Oncologist Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Sunday, August 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Sunday, August 22 (all day) Learn More The Art of the Beatles Exhibition and Sale When: Sunday, August 22nd 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 Our Skills, Our Movement: Using all talents for activism When: Sunday, August 22nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Virtual/Zoom What: PAN is excited to present the second panel in our Speaker Series, Our Skills, Our Movement: Using all talents for activism, moderated by William Rivas-Rivas, director of Philanthropy at Animal Equality.This wonderful panel discussion features four diverse panelists who are usi... Learn More Behind The Image at Dock Street Brewery When: Sunday, August 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Sunday, August 22 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Behind The Image is a unique, interactive storytelling experience celebrating diverse artists through a variety of visual mediums. Join Dock Street Brewery for an afternoon highlighti... Learn More Sistah Soul Series - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Sunday, August 22nd at 3:00 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 22 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PMJoin us on select days in June, July, and August for the Sistah Soul Series 2021 from 3 pm to 7 pm at Spruce Street Harbor Park. Hosted by Creative Cultural Producer/I... Learn More NATIONAL RIDE THE WIND DAY - Abraham Lincoln When: Sunday, August 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Monday, August 23 (all day) Learn More Staff Returns to School - Walter B Saul When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Walter B Saul What: Event listing from Walter B Saul: Monday, August 23 (all day) Learn More Transfer Student Virtual Meet & Greet When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 a.m. Where: USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center What: Event listing from USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 AM to 6:30 AMCongratulations on transferring to USciences this fall! To help you get ready for the start of the semester, USciences... For complete event details please visit: htt... Learn More 6th Grade Orientation - Beverly Hills Middle School When: Monday, August 23rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Beverly Hills Middle School What: Event listing from Beverly Hills Middle School: Monday, August 23 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More New Student Orientation (In-Person) - U School When: Monday, August 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: U School What: Event listing from U School: Monday, August 23 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PMAll students, staff and families come to explore our building, meet each other and get ready for the school year! Agenda Welcome Items to Get Ready for the Year (COVID Safety, Schedules, and other import... Learn More Human Relations Commission - Lansdowne Borough When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Lansdowne Borough What: Event listing from Lansdowne Borough: Monday, August 23 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMhttp://www.lansdowneborough.com/calendar.aspx?EID=1864 Learn More National Waffle Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More Teacher In-Service - Philadelphia Academy CS When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Philadelphia Academy CS What: Event listing from Philadelphia Academy CS: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More On-Campus Graduate Student Orientation When: Tuesday, August 24th at 1:00 p.m. Where: USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center What: Event listing from USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center: Tuesday, August 24 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMWeâ��re excited for you to take the next step in your education at USciences! To familiarize yourself with USciences... For complete event details please visit: http... Learn More Medical Cannabis Education Certification Course When: Tuesday, August 24th at 1:15 p.m. Where: USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center What: Event listing from USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center: Tuesday, August 24 from 1:15 PM to 5:30 PMUSciences Substance Use Disorders Institute is proud to offer its Medical Cannabis 4-Hour Certification Course on Tuesday,... For complete event details please visit:... Learn More Red Cross Blood Drive at uSciences - Clark Park Farmers' Market When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market What: Event listing from Clark Park Farmers' Market: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Give the gift of life! Sign up online to donate blood to the American Red Cross at www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: St Francis Calvary Community or call Fran Byers 267-312-... Learn More National Park Service Founders Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Wednesday, August 25 (all day) Learn More Fee-Free Day at the Benjamin Franklin Museum When: Wednesday, August 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Independence National Park What: Event listing from Independence National Park: Wednesday, August 25 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMEnjoy fee-free admission to the Benjamin Franklin Museum on Founders Day.  The museum features artifacts, computer interactives, and exhibits all about the famous inventor, scientist, an... Learn More APM's Sugar Cane Festival Month: Child Protective Services When: Wednesday, August 25th 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 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. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.