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🥕 CSA farmshare guide
🛝 Kid-friendly summer guide
☕ Philly coffee shop guide
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🌱 Spring in Philly guide
🎭 Philly’s comedy scene
🎤 Philly Record Store Guide
🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide
📚 Book lovers’ guide to Philly
🍹 Non-alcoholic Philly
😋 Dining in Philly
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
NOTE: This list will be updated throughout the week.
Monday, July 13
Lady Laughs Philly: Open Mic Night – (6 to 9 p.m.)
Philadelphia’s premier monthly comedy show that features all women and queer comics. Open mic welcomes anyone and everyone, however we center women and queer comics. At Tattooed Mom.
Moth Night at Norris Square Park – (8 to 11 p.m.)
Come explore the nocturnal biodiversity of West Kensington at Moth night! We’ll gather and set up a sheet with UV lights that will attract insects. Who will we see? We don’t know! We’ll find out on Friday. We’ll likely see moths, beetles, and an assortment of other critters TBD. Meet in the center circle of Norris Square Park at 8pm. Feel free to bring whatever will make your moth night awesome, including but not limited to a chair, water, a snack, a camera, a sketchpad, and/or a blanket. $5 tickets.
Tuesday, July 14
Vinyl Press with the Consonant Collective – (4:30 p.m.)
Come cut your own record and design an album cover. Joe and Katie will bring one of their vintage record machines from the 1940s and teach you how vinyl records are made: all while your own record gets made in front of your eyes. You will need 5 minutes or less of audio as an .mp3 file. Space will be limited. At Chestnut Hill Library.
Bridging Blocks | Gun Rights, Realities, Risks, and Responsibility – (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Countries such as the UK, New Zealand, Canada and Australia have enacted significant gun control laws. What makes the U.S. the exception? What risks and responsibilities come with the Second Amendment? Is the current system the most effective, or should we consider alternatives? This is a facilitated community conversation in which attendees will engage directly with one another in a moderated setting. Rather than a lecture or presentation, the program is designed to encourage dialogue, the exchange of perspectives and shared learning among participants. Hosted by the WHYY News Community & Engagement team and The Free Library of Philadelphia. At Parkway Central. Free.
Five Dollar Flow @ Clark Park – (6 to 7 p.m.)
Join Monarch Yoga for all-levels Vinyasa flows at Clark every week. Five dollars to drop in, all you need is your mat.
Wednesday, July 15
Circle Jawn Singers Citywide Sing – (7 to 8:30 p.m.)
If you love music, improv, and expanding the horizons of what your voice can create in community, this is for you. Spontaneous choral experiences, vocal improvisation games, and a cappella jams. It’s just like “Whose Line is it Anyway?”, but for musical dorks. No special musical talent or training is required to participate. BYO water bottle. At the Philadelphia Ethical Society.
Moth Night at Penn Treaty Park – (8 to 11 p.m.)
Come explore the nocturnal biodiversity of West Kensington at Moth night! We’ll gather and set up a sheet with UV lights that will attract insects. Who will we see? We don’t know! We’ll find out on Friday. We’ll likely see moths, beetles, and an assortment of other critters TBD. Meet in the center circle of Norris Square Park at 8pm. Feel free to bring whatever will make your moth night awesome, including but not limited to a chair, water, a snack, a camera, a sketchpad, and/or a blanket. $5 tickets.
Thursday, July 16
African Restaurant Week begins
A celebration of the best of African, African American and Caribbean cuisine. Discounted menus at participating restaurants from July 16 – 26! Plus, a food and music festival at Love Park on July 26.
Cemetery Founders Tour – (4 to 5 p.m.)
A special tour exploring the history of the founders of The Woodlands Cemetery, a group who saved William Hamilton’s Woodlands Estate from industrialization in 1840. The tour will begin at the Hamilton Mansion with a brief history and then we will explore the grounds. The tour is rain or shine. $10 tickets.
Line dancing and food education workshop – (5 to 7 p.m.)
Move your body and then do a cooking class after! Free. At Life Do Grow Farm, 2316 N. 11th Street.
Downward Dogs for Street Tails – (6 to 7 p.m.)
Small group outdoor yoga classes in Aiyah’s courtyard on select Thursdays this summer. Doggies that are available for adoption through Street Tails Animal Rescue will join class for the ending Savasana pose and will be available for pets and play after class. Sign up for your spot via Momence with a suggested $20-$25 donation. All proceeds will go to Street Tails Animal Rescue. At 1809 Fairmount Avenue. BYO Mat and water.
Five Dollar Flow @ Clark Park – (6 to 7 p.m.)
Join Monarch Yoga for all-levels Vinyasa flows at Clark every week. Five dollars to drop in, all you need is your mat.
Stroll After Hours – (6 to 10 p.m.)
Light up Thursday nights in Manayunk! Food trucks & pop-up vendors, live music & DJs, interactive art demos, outdoor movie nights and more! See each Thursday’s schedule online. FREE.
Philly Clown Slam – (8:15 to 10 p.m.)
An air-conditioned, red-nosed respite from our city’s summer funk. This month’s cover clown is Irina Varina. At Studio 34 Yoga, 4522 Baltimore Avenue. $17.04 tickets.
Friday, July 17
Wildflower Composers Festival World Premiere Concert – (2 p.m.)
An afternoon of world premieres by the next generation of composers. At Temple University Rock Hall, 1715 N. Broad St. FREE. Also streams live on YouTube.
Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series: Germantown – (2 p.m.)
Travel through five centuries of Central Germantown history, community & development, from the 17th century to today; see architectural landmarks still standing, learn about their beginnings and endurance through the eras, while observing locations & markers of historical spaces adapted over time due to commercial and residential expansion.
FREE with registration. Tour includes transportation to and from Germantown, but will predominantly include walking within the neighborhood. Starts and ends at Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street.
Summer Punk Rock Flea Market – (4 to 9 p.m.)
Shop for awesome clothing, records, crafts, art, and most of all old punk junk! Half inside the banquet hall and half outside in the parking lot of Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 at 1301 S. Columbus Blvd. $5 limited parking access. Rain or shine. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 cash/$15 credit at the door + Free for kids 12 and under. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Cedar Park Jazz Series – (6 to 8 p.m.)
Live music, community vibes, and great energy on 49th and Baltimore. Every Friday through the end of July — 9 local bands perform at this free, family-friendly event. BYO lawn chairs, cooler snacks and dancing shoes!
July 17: Bert Harris and the AfroJazz Collective
July 24: Tia & The Connection
July 31: Fyrestorm
Saturday, July 18
Five Dollar Flow @ Clark Park – (9 to 10 a.m.)
Join Monarch Yoga for all-levels Vinyasa flows at Clark every week. Five dollars to drop in, all you need is your mat.
Orianna Hill Dog Park Clean Up Day – (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Focusing on general park clean up & woodchip maintenance. The park will be closed to dogs during the workday.
Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series: Germantown – (10 a.m. + 2 p.m.)
Travel through five centuries of Central Germantown history, community & development, from the 17th century to today; see architectural landmarks still standing, learn about their beginnings and endurance through the eras, while observing locations & markers of historical spaces adapted over time due to commercial and residential expansion.
FREE with registration. Tour includes transportation to and from Germantown, but will predominantly include walking within the neighborhood. Starts and ends at Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street.
SummerFest at Piazza Alta – (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
A full day of local vendors, live music, food and drinks, and family-friendly activations designed for all ages in Northern Liberties. RSVP is free and automatically enters you into a curated Summer raffle giveaway.
Summer Punk Rock Flea Market – (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Shop for awesome clothing, records, crafts, art, and most of all old punk junk! Half inside the banquet hall and half outside in the parking lot of Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 at 1301 S. Columbus Blvd. $5 limited parking access. Rain or shine. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 cash/$15 credit at the door + Free for kids 12 and under. Leashed dogs are welcome.
“Olamina” story circle – (6 p.m.)
Why dream of a new world when we can build one together? Futurefull is hosting a live, multicultural storytelling event every third Saturday this summer. With drums, song, music, and dice, come play in our circle and tell the story of a brighter future inspired by traditional Jamaican storytelling. Take the role of an ancestor of a girl in the deep future named Olamina; together, we inspire or challenge her as we play through a day in her life. Every conflict is resolved with a dice role, and every resolution is turned into call-and-response song. If you love TTRPGs, storytelling, improvising, and play, this is for you. At Black.Bird.Rising at 5838 Germantown Avenue. Pay-what-you-can.
Sunday, July 19
Five Dollar Flow @ Clark Park – (9 to 10 a.m.)
Join Monarch Yoga for all-levels Vinyasa flows at Clark every week. Five dollars to drop in, all you need is your mat.
Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series: Germantown – (10 a.m. + 2 p.m.)
Travel through five centuries of Central Germantown history, community & development, from the 17th century to today; see architectural landmarks still standing, learn about their beginnings and endurance through the eras, while observing locations & markers of historical spaces adapted over time due to commercial and residential expansion.
FREE with registration. Tour includes transportation to and from Germantown, but will predominantly include walking within the neighborhood. Starts and ends at Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street.
Summer Punk Rock Flea Market – (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Shop for awesome clothing, records, crafts, art, and most of all old punk junk! Half inside the banquet hall and half outside in the parking lot of Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 at 1301 S. Columbus Blvd. $5 limited parking access. Rain or shine. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 cash/$15 credit at the door + Free for kids 12 and under. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Kegs and Kittens – (12 p.m. until the kittens need a nap)
Cute kittens. Cold beer. A chance to save a life! From noon until the kittens need a nap (~2:30pm), Future Days Beer Company is teaming up with Philly PAWS for a pop-up adoption event in the taproom. Whether you’re ready to adopt or if you just want to relax with purrs and a pint, stop by! 10% of all-day proceeds will be donated to PAWS. At 433 Fairmount Avenue.
Throughout July
THROUGH JULY 26: African Restaurant Week
A celebration of the best of African, African American and Caribbean cuisine. Discounted menus at participating restaurants from July 16 – 26! Plus, a food and music festival at Love Park on July 26.
ALL MONTH: Free Museum Day: Barnes Foundation and Calder Gardens
Through August 1
‘Franklin! The Sound of America’
A rock opera about Ben Franklin’s life — from teenage runaway to band-of-brothers innovator, scandalous lover, global celebrity and Founding Father — that includes 23 original songs, a walking tour and a cameo from Sir Roger Daltrey. At Fringe Arts, 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. $60 tickets.
Wings and Water: The Space Between by ArtXStitch
A community-driven art installation at Cherry Street Pier, created by resident artists GrioXArts, exploring identity, healing, and freedom through textile storytelling, reimagining what it means to be seen and heard in Philadelphia. This exhibition is part of Where Freedom Flows: A Public Art Series on the Delaware River Waterfront. Free and open to the public.
Through October
A People’s Exposition!
Join us for a citywide exhibit and engagement series to take a critical and honest look at key issues shaping Philadelphia today, to envision a more just and equitable future for our city, and to act on solutions that address our greatest challenges. At the Kensington Engagement Center.
