This Weekend's Upcoming Philadelphia Area Events

Philadelphia PA

02 September, 2021

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Hoping for a family outing? Your Philadelphia Patch community calendar is a great way to stay up to date on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a coat drive, or resume workshop, 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 a few events happening this weekend throughout Philadelphia: 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, and 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, and 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 First Friday West Philly When: Friday, September 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Indie-Life Creative Studio What: Philly folks! Indie-Life's First Friday is BACK for its fourth installment of 2021 and we're celebrating the Arts in West Philadelphia! This month we'll be showcasing the work of local artists Mike Ford, Chelsey Luster, Courtney Roberts and Sarah Daley in our Indie-Life Creati... 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 ALT 104.5 Presents Sad Summer Festival When: Sunday, September 5th at 4:00 p.m. Where: The Mann Center What: Event listing from The Mann Center: Sunday, September 5 at 4:00 PMDetails Event Update: This festival has been moved from Saturday, July 17 to Sunday, September 5, 2021. The Sad Summer Festival returns to the… More https://www.facebook.com/events/489409585067220 Learn More Avatar: Going Hunting Tour - Theatre of the Living Arts When: Sunday, September 5th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Theatre of the Living Arts What: Event listing from Theatre of the Living Arts: Sunday, September 5 at 4:30 PMDetails This is an All Ages event Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 11 Jun 2021 at 10:00 AM… More https://www.facebook.com/events/308840247567627 Learn More Hot Flashbacks A Golden Girls Musical Adventure When: Sunday, September 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Franky Bradley's What: Hot Flashbacks A Golden Girls Musical Adventure About this event Date and time Sun, September 5, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT Doors at 6:30 PM Location Franky Bradley's 1320 Chancellor St. Philadelphia , PA 19107 As seen on CNN, Off-Broadway, and the Golden Fans at Sea cruises! The... Learn More National Read A Book Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Monday, September 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Monday, September 6 (all day) Learn More NO SCHOOL - Girard Academic Music Program When: Monday, September 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Girard Academic Music Program What: Event listing from Girard Academic Music Program: Monday, September 6 (all day) Learn More National Grandma Moses Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Tuesday, September 7th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Tuesday, September 7 (all day) Learn More Lunch & Learn - The Alliance of Community Service Providers When: Tuesday, September 7th at 12:30 p.m. Where: The Alliance of Community Service Providers What: Event listing from The Alliance of Community Service Providers: Tuesday, September 7 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM2 Tuesdays per month. Please see website for details.  Learn More PHS Plant Swap at South Street - Pennsylvania Horticultural Society When: Tuesday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society What: Event listing from Pennsylvania Horticultural Society: Tuesday, September 7 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMDetails PHS Plant Swaps are a FREE family-friendly event. Bring plants or any items related to gardening, then come to our garden to swap, meet new… More https://www.facebook.com... Learn More Garden Party - The University of the Arts When: Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The University of the Arts What: Event listing from The University of the Arts: Tuesday, September 7 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMOrganization: Student Affairs Relax, unwind, and make a new plant friend at garden party! We'll have potted succulent plants for you to design, crafts like make your own flower pen, ou... Learn More King Crimson with The Zappa Band - The Mann Center When: Tuesday, September 7th at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Mann Center What: Event listing from The Mann Center: Tuesday, September 7 at 7:30 PMDetails Don't miss King Crimson at the TD Pavilion at the Mann with special guest The Zappa Band for one night only on September 7, 2021. The band'… More https://www.facebook.com/events/501049441163873 Learn More National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day When: Wednesday, September 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln What: Event listing from Abraham Lincoln: Wednesday, September 8 (all day) Learn More G. Volleyball vs Roxborough @ Cunningham When: Wednesday, September 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Franklin Learning Center What: Event listing from Franklin Learning Center: Wednesday, September 8 (all day) Learn More NL Arts Day - Northern Liberties Community Center When: Wednesday, September 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Northern Liberties Community Center What: Event listing from Northern Liberties Community Center: Wednesday, September 8 (all day) Learn More Soccer vs Kensington @ Rhawn & State Rds When: Wednesday, September 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Franklin Learning Center What: Event listing from Franklin Learning Center: Wednesday, September 8 (all day) Learn More 1/2 day for Kindergarten - Edwin Forrest When: Wednesday, September 8th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Edwin Forrest What: Event listing from Edwin Forrest: Wednesday, September 8 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More See more 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.