Philadelphia Area Weekday Events: Check Out What's Happening

Philadelphia PA

30 August, 2021

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Want to spend a night out with friends? Your Philadelphia Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Have an event you would like to see it 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 throughout Philadelphia: Boys Varsity Soccer AT Masterman (Scrimmage) When: Monday, August 30th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & Science What: Event listing from Carver Engineering & Science: Monday, August 30 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Eagles Talk with Merrill Reese - Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce When: Monday, August 30th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce: Monday, August 30 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Join Voice of the Philadelphia Eagles, Merrill Reese, as he gets you set for what could be one of the most anticipated seasons ever!  Merrill will answer your questions, and give you ... Learn More Sketchbook Art - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Monday, August 30th 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 30 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, and all aspects of a sketchbook should be your personal ... Learn More 1st Day For Students - Anne Frank When: Tuesday, August 31st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Anne Frank What: Event listing from Anne Frank: Tuesday, August 31 (all day) Learn More Welcome back studenrts - Baldi When: Tuesday, August 31st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Baldi What: Event listing from Baldi: Tuesday, August 31 (all day) Learn More 1st Day of School - Science Leadership Academy When: Tuesday, August 31st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Science Leadership Academy What: Event listing from Science Leadership Academy: Tuesday, August 31 (all day) Learn More National Diatomaceous Earth Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Tuesday, August 31st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Tuesday, August 31 (all day) Learn More A-Day - Walter B Saul When: Tuesday, August 31st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Walter B Saul What: Event listing from Walter B Saul: Tuesday, August 31 (all day) Learn More 1st Day of School! - Girard Academic Music Program When: Tuesday, August 31st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Girard Academic Music Program What: Event listing from Girard Academic Music Program: Tuesday, August 31 (all day) Learn More Extended Adv. Schedule - 5 - Franklin Learning Center When: Tuesday, August 31st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Franklin Learning Center What: Event listing from Franklin Learning Center: Tuesday, August 31 (all day) Learn More Q1: Week 1 - U School When: Tuesday, August 31st at 12:00 a.m. Where: U School What: Event listing from U School: Tuesday, August 31 through Friday, September 3 Learn More Outdoor Preschool Storytime - Richmond Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 31st at 10:30 a.m. Where: Richmond Branch Library What: Event listing from Richmond Branch Library: Tuesday, August 31 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin Ms. Meghan in front of the library for stories, songs, and fun at our in-person, outdoor storytimes! Recommended for ages 4 and under with caregivers. Siblings welcome. Please follow c... Learn More 1/2 Day for Kindergarten - Edwin Forrest When: Tuesday, August 31st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Edwin Forrest What: Event listing from Edwin Forrest: Tuesday, August 31 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More Stories in the Park - Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library When: Tuesday, August 31st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library What: Event listing from Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library: Tuesday, August 31 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin us every Tuesday in August at 11am at Malcolm X Park ((5100 Pine Street)) for Toddler storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, and fun! This program is intended... Learn More Garden Storytime at Donatucci Library! When: Tuesday, August 31st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library What: Event listing from Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library: Tuesday, August 31 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin Miss Sunita for In-person Storytime in the Donatucci Garden every Tuesday at 11 am! Masks (for kids over 2) and social distancing required. Space is limited; first-come fir... Learn More Opioids: A breakdown of the invisible overdose crisis in the Black community When: Tuesday, August 31st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Watch Party What: The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is hosting a virtual watch party on Tuesday, August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day, for the short film Opioids: A breakdown of the invisible overdose crisis in the Black community. Ther... Learn More Turnup Tuesdays - Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy When: Tuesday, August 31st 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: Tuesday, August 31 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMTurn – Up Tuesday is a Free Outdoor Community Music Concert Series from June 29th – September 7th. This series is being presented in a DiSilvestro Playground partners... Learn More Dropkick Murphys & Rancid: Boston to Berkeley II When: Tuesday, August 31st at 6:30 p.m. Where: The Mann Center What: Event listing from The Mann Center: Tuesday, August 31 at 6:30 PMDetails Dropkick Murphys & Rancid are hitting the road together once again as they embark on their Boston to Berkeley II tour! Come see them on… More https://www.facebook.com/events/160425929452320 Learn More Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers When: Wednesday, September 1st at 9:00 p.m. What: The new school year is here! Teachers spent the summer planning and preparing to welcome students back, and now it's time to hit the books. Whether your student is attending virtually or in person, heading back to school is the perfect opportunity to surprise a special teacher... Learn More Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers (FTD Flowers) PD & Extended Adv. Schedule - 6 - Franklin Learning Center When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Franklin Learning Center What: Event listing from Franklin Learning Center: Wednesday, September 1 (all day) Learn More National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Wednesday, September 1 (all day) Learn More Rite Aid Pfizer COVID Vaccine Clinic (9/1 & 9/29) When: Wednesday, September 1st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Quorum What: Get your first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine. This clinic is specific to first and second doses, not booster shots.About this event After you sign up, you will receive an email with a link to a consent form. Please complete this form prior to your arrival to the clini... Learn More Emerging Leaders 2 Meet & Greet - The University of the Arts When: Wednesday, September 1st at 11:30 a.m. Where: The University of the Arts What: Event listing from The University of the Arts: Wednesday, September 1 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PMOrganization: Student Affairs Learn more about the Emerging Leaders 2: Leadership in Action program! This is the second half of our Emerging Leaders class and students will have a ... Learn More NEW DATES TBA: Sinatra: A Man and His Music When: Wednesday, September 1st at 3:00 p.m. Where: The Philly POPS What: Event listing from The Philly POPS: Wednesday, September 1 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMSINATRA: A Man and His Music has been rescheduled to the 2021-2022 Season, new dates will be announced soon! SINATRA will feature Sinatra at the Sands, the iconic 1966 album with the Chairman, ... Learn More Orientation for New Students & Parents (Events) When: Wednesday, September 1st at 5:00 p.m. Where: Multicultural Academy CS What: Event listing from Multicultural Academy CS: Wednesday, September 1 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Read more Learn More PUBLIC MEETING: Former PES Refinery Permit Modifications When: Wednesday, September 1st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2zy1PgfNQnqzW9gxUsQ5MA What: The meeting is being held online due to COVID-19 concerns.The meeting will provide the community an opportunity to ask questions. Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining & Marketing LLC (PESRM) and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health Air Management Services Depart... Learn More Virtual VEMA Yoga for Veterans and Military When: Wednesday, September 1st 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, September 1st 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, September 1st 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 National Blueberry Popsicle Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Thursday, September 2nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Thursday, September 2 (all day) Learn More Extended Adv. Schedule - 5 - Franklin Learning Center When: Thursday, September 2nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Franklin Learning Center What: Event listing from Franklin Learning Center: Thursday, September 2 (all day) Learn More Boot Camp- All New Students (Events) When: Thursday, September 2nd at 8:00 a.m. Where: Multicultural Academy CS What: Event listing from Multicultural Academy CS: Thursday, September 2 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Read more Learn More Advisory: 8:54-9:40 - Abraham Lincoln When: Thursday, September 2nd at 8:54 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Thursday, September 2 from 8:54 AM to 9:40 AM Learn More Book Donation Drop-off - Chestnut Hill Branch Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Chestnut Hill Branch Library What: Event listing from Chestnut Hill Branch Library: Thursday, September 2 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMWe are now ready to accept book donations every Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 97 Bethlehem Pike (across from Hilltop Books). Books (hardcover or softcover) should be of good qual... Learn More Brian Sanders' JUNK Presents Dragonbutter When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: 200 Spring Garden St What: Join Philadelphia-based Brian Sanders' JUNK to experience Dragonbutter, a thrilling and immersive performance that puts you deep inside a sci-fi adventure. Each performance, limited to 20 people, will lead guests to explore a multitude of experimental themed rooms where you wi... Learn More Brian Sanders' JUNK Presents Dragonbutter When: Thursday, September 2nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: 200 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 What: Join Philadelphia-based, Brian Sanders' JUNK to experience Dragonbutter, a thrilling and immersive performance that puts you deep inside a sci-fi adventure. Each performance, limited to 20 people, will lead guests to explore a multitude of experimental themed rooms where you w... Learn More No School for Students - Beverly Hills Middle School When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Beverly Hills Middle School What: Event listing from Beverly Hills Middle School: Friday, September 3 (all day) Learn More National College Colors Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Friday, September 3 (all day) Learn More Outdoor Storytime at Dickinson Square Park When: Friday, September 3rd at 9:30 a.m. Where: Whitman Branch Library What: Event listing from Whitman Branch Library: Friday, September 3 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AMJoin Whitman Library's Ms. Rachel for an outdoor storytime at Dickinson Square Park in South Philly (Moyamensing & Tasker.) Babies thru preschoolers and their families are welcome! Pleas... Learn More Outdoor Pre-K Storytime! - Queen Memorial Library When: Friday, September 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Queen Memorial Library What: Event listing from Queen Memorial Library: Friday, September 3 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMIn-person storytime returns to the library's courtyard! Masks are encouraged, social distancing required. Space is limited; first-come first-served. *BYOB: Bring Your Own Blanket!* Join u... Learn More Commuter Lunch - The University of the Arts When: Friday, September 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: The University of the Arts What: Event listing from The University of the Arts: Friday, September 3 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMOrganization: Student Affairs Attention commuters: lunch is on us! Join us once a month for a special, catered lunch on the 16th floor of Terra, socialize with fellow commuters, play g... Learn More Movie Day Online - Yeadon Public Library When: Friday, September 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Yeadon Public Library What: Event listing from Yeadon Public Library: Friday, September 3 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PMJoin us as we celebrate the end of summer with a fantastic movie day!!! The selection to ring in the school year is none other than Black Panther!!! Grab some popcorn, dim the lights, and co... Learn More Palumbo Football Vs Edison - Carver Engineering & Science When: Friday, September 3rd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & Science What: Event listing from Carver Engineering & Science: Friday, September 3 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Fit Fam Jam at Carpenter Green - Christian Street Branch YMCA When: Friday, September 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Christian Street Branch YMCA What: Event listing from Christian Street Branch YMCA: Friday, September 3 from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM Fit Fam Jam is a family-friendly https://www.facebook.com/events/293006968875560 Learn More Raze the Revolution When: Friday, September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Misconduct Tavern What: Your favorite Philly soccer team is back with the Union's match against the New England Revolution! 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, cock... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! When: Saturday, September 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 231 City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19107 What: We're a small, female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place out... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (Rachel Wasserman) Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! When: Saturday, September 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Valley Green Inn, Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128 What: We're a small, female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place out... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (Rachel Wasserman) National Wildlife Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Saturday, September 4th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Saturday, September 4 (all day) Learn More Herbal Aid Ed: a 9-month Immersive Program When: Saturday, September 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Awbury Arboretum What: Event listing from Awbury Arboretum: Saturday, September 4 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin us at Many Hands Community Apothecary at the Farm at Awbury for a nine-month course- from seed to harvest, from the garden to the apothecary- to learn about the growing, making, and distri... Learn More National Cheese Pizza Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Sunday, September 5th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Sunday, September 5 (all day) Learn More 25th Annual Community Day Fly-In Drive-In Pancake Breakfast When: Sunday, September 5th at 8:00 a.m. Where: The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Philadelphia What: Event listing from The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Philadelphia: Sunday, September 5 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PMDetails The Mt. Pocono Rotary Club will sponsor its 25th Annual Community Aviation Day Fly-In Drive-In Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 5th,… More https://www.fa... 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. 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