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NOTE: This list will be updated throughout the week.
Monday, July 20
Pressed Flower Workshop at PHS Pop-Up Manayunk – (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Rooted in a preserving a moment of time, pressing flowers is a beautiful way to hold on to a particular season. In this workshop, you will learn all about the age-old art of pressing and preserving flowers. We’ll cover foliage selection, pressing techniques, and how to arrange and design your own work bundled with composition and style. $35 tickets.
Skip the Small Talk Night – (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Meaningful conversations with strangers that don’t leave you drained. We provide question prompts to spark unique convos. At Evil Genius Beer Co. $19 tickets.
Tuesday, July 21
The Shakers: Black Visionary Practices in Collective Life – (6 to 8 p.m.)
Join this conversation between featured artist and choreographer Reggie Wilson, whose work explores the intersections of African diasporic and Shaker traditions through movement and embodied research, and artist and composer Jean-Marc Superville Sovak, whose practice engages Black history, spirituality, and collective memory through music, performance, and storytelling. This panel considers the histories, legacies, and representations of Black Shakers through the lens of Wilson’s POWER and Superville Sovak’s folk opera There Are NO Black Shakers. Note: “A World in the Making: The Shakers” at ICA Philadelphia is on view through August 9, 2026. FREE in-person or via Zoom.
Write a Postcard – (7 to 9 p.m.)
You don’t need to be on vacation to send a postcard! At this event, we’ll browse and learn the art of writing one. Once, Americans sent postcards by the billions; now, in the twilight of paper mail delivery, this compact medium is taking on a new charm. Learn a bit about the “World’s First Social Network” and be surprised all over again (or for the first time) at the process of putting a few words on the back of a picture. Michael McGettigan, founder of the profit-phobic Hasty Post Card Co, will offer a quick class, “Ten Steps to a Pretty Good Post Card.” Sponsored by Trophy Bikes. At the Pen & Pencil Club. FREE.
Wednesday, July 22
Historic Garden Tour & Cemeterrarium Workshop – (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Discover the intersection of history, botany & spooky gardening! Join a captivating garden tour followed by a hands-on crafting workshop. Learn about Laurel Hill as a pioneer of the major rural garden cemetery movement. Walk through the unique Medallion Garden, featuring a rock garden, goth garden and curated dwarf conifer garden. Build, plant, and customize your very own miniature Ceme-terrarium to take home. No experience needed, just bring your imagination. All materials and light snacks included. Co-sponsored by Green Philly. $28.52 tickets.
Plant Swap at the Rail Park – (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Bring your cuttings, plants, seeds, and anything you’re propagating and join us out on the Rail Park for a proper plant swap! It looks like the weather will finally be on our side. Take what you want, leave what you don’t, and meet your fellow plant-loving neighbors at the Noble Street platform. FREE.
69th Street Historic District Tour – (6 p.m.)
Explore the historic 69th Street Shopping District in Upper Darby, a major retail center built at the terminus of the Market Street Elevated primarily by real estate developer John McClatchy in the early 20th century. See such notable sites as the Moorish style McClatchy Building, the Romanesque 69th Street Terminal and the Classical Revival Tower Theater along with numerous Art Deco buildings. $18 tickets. Meet on the 69th Street bridge over Market Street/ West Chester Pike.
Moth Night– (7 to 11:59 p.m.)
Come explore nocturnal biodiversity at the Schuylkill Center! 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 likely see moths, beetles, and an assortment of other critters TBD. 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 23
Passyunk Passeggiata – (5 p.m. onwards)
Every Thursday at 5 p.m., all summer long through August 27. East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, extended retail hours and a music series!
Arts on Center Stage: Opera Philadelphia – (6 to 7 p.m.)
A selection of American music and opera classics. Featuring soprano Sophia Santiago, tenor Gabriel Anthony-Muhammad, and baritone Michael Miller, accompanied by Michael Lewis on piano. FREE. Seating on City Hall’s Greenfield Lawn is limited and guests are encouraged to BYO blanket or chair.
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.
Friday, July 24
Math Festival – (2 to 6 p.m.)
A family-friendly event open to the public during the International Congress of Mathematicians conference. Hands-on activities, engaging talks, games and art designed to inspire curiosity and showcase the beauty and creativity of math for all ages. Discover how mathematics connects to everyday life, science, and culture while experiencing the excitement of one of the world’s largest gatherings of mathematicians. FREE tickets. At the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series: Chestnut Hill / Mt. Airy – (2 p.m.)
Discover the history of Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy, from their colonial roots and connections to the Battle of Germantown to their transformation into thriving railroad suburbs known for distinctive stone architecture and tree-lined streets. Along the way, explore preserved cobblestone corridors, historic landmarks, and the neighborhoods’ enduring legacy of civic engagement, diversity, and community stewardship. FREE registration required. Meet at Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market St.
Mini MINI Art Show – (6 to 9 p.m.)
Does size really matter? In this exhibition, it definitely does. The Mini MINI Art Show returns with 30+ local artists working across painting, sculpture, prints, fiber and mixed media to create works that are 1 1/2 inches or smaller. It’s shrunk since last year, where the dimensions were 3 inches by 3 inches. The opening reception is part of Queen Village’s Fourth Friday, where the neighborhood stays open late, giving visitors a chance to meet participating artists, explore the tiny works up close and partake in a themed selection of adult beverages. At At My House, 760 Fourth Street.
Barnes North launch party – (6 to 8:30 p.m.)
Celebrating North Philly’s vibrant neighborhoods and unique voices, Barnes North works alongside artists, residents, businesses, and agencies that are deeply invested in uplifting their own communities. FREE registration. At Brewerytown Garden.
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 24: Tia & The Connection
July 31: Fyrestorm
Furniture, History and Feminism: a Suite Américaine Panel Discussion – (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
A panel discussion exploring the history of American furniture making through objects created for women from the late 17th to early 19th century. Using furniture as a lens to examine gender, labor, and artistic expression, the conversation will consider how domestic objects reflected and shaped women’s roles in early America. Through a feminist lens, the panel will connect these historical forms to BA Harrington’s contemporary practice. Historically designed and built by men, these furnishings often concealed women’s labor and creativity. At the Museum for Art in Wood in Old City. FREE registration.
Saturday, July 25
Franklin Square’s 20th Birthday Celebration – (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Birthday crafts, temporary tattoos, music, and a Chinese Lantern Festival scavenger hunt! Plus, it’s also National Carousel Day, so all carousel rides will be Buy One Get One Free until 5 p.m.! Free treats and a concluding noontime Fountain Show.
Liberty Flea Vintage and Artisan Market – (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
At Cherry Street Pier. Top vintage and artisan vendors from the Philadelphia area. Shop for antiques, home decor, furniture, vintage clothing, and handmade artisan goods you can’t find anywhere else in partnership with The Captain’s Vintage. Free to attend. Pay-as-you-go.
Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series: Chestnut Hill / Mt. Airy – (10 a.m. + 2 p.m.)
Discover the history of Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy, from their colonial roots and connections to the Battle of Germantown to their transformation into thriving railroad suburbs known for distinctive stone architecture and tree-lined streets. Along the way, explore preserved cobblestone corridors, historic landmarks, and the neighborhoods’ enduring legacy of civic engagement, diversity, and community stewardship. FREE registration required. Meet at Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market St.
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.
PAFA Family Art Day: Firstival – (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
As part of Philadelphia’s citywide 52 Weeks of Firsts celebration, the day offers families the opportunity to experience one of the country’s oldest art institutions through interactive programming, make-and-take art projects and museum exploration. Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is the first art education institution in the U.S. Free registration.
Wine & Culture Fest 2026 – (various tiers starting at 10:30 a.m., ending at 11 p.m.)
At the Bok Building. It’s the best kind of summer school, built around wine, food, music and conversation. The fest unfolds with masterclasses led by major vineyards, including Jackson Family Wines, Sandeman and Angel’s Envy, with guided tastings, panels and a fireside chat featuring singer/songwriter Jade Novah and sommelier Tahiirah Habibi. The evening panel, hosted by Tashira Halyard, shifts to food with Chef Chaz Brown, Chef Nana Araba Wilmot and Felicia Wilson, followed by the Roots, Identity, Culture, Experience, or R.I.C.E., culinary experience. $22.57 tickets.
Fiesta de los Jardines a Fundraiser for NSNP – (12 to 4 p.m.)
A community-rooted fundraising celebration in collaboration with Norris Square Neighborhood Project, Sacred Vice Brewing, Monarch Yoga, and Los Bomberos De La Calle. Set across three of NSNP’s beloved garden spaces: Las Parcelas, Raíces, and La Paz, this event includes dancing, yoga, beer and more. Tickets start at $35.
Philadelphia Dance Day – (9:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.; showcase at 7:30 p.m.)
This annual celebration pays homage to multiple forms of dance, offering free, back-to-back workshops in various disciplines including hip-hop, salsa, swing, ballroom and more, all led by local instructors and open to everyone with no pre-registration required. Participants can move from class to class throughout the day, rotating partners in social dance sessions in an encouraging and inclusive environment. The day concludes with an evening showcase featuring live performances from regional dance companies and artists. FREE workshops; $10 tickets for showcase.
“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 26
Liberty Flea Vintage and Artisan Market – (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
At Cherry Street Pier. Top vintage and artisan vendors from the Philadelphia area. Shop for antiques, home decor, furniture, vintage clothing, and handmade artisan goods you can’t find anywhere else in partnership with The Captain’s Vintage. Free to attend. Pay-as-you-go.
Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series: Chestnut Hill / Mt. Airy – (10 a.m. + 2 p.m.)
Discover the history of Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy, from their colonial roots and connections to the Battle of Germantown to their transformation into thriving railroad suburbs known for distinctive stone architecture and tree-lined streets. Along the way, explore preserved cobblestone corridors, historic landmarks, and the neighborhoods’ enduring legacy of civic engagement, diversity, and community stewardship. FREE registration required. Meet at Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market St.
Schuylkill Trail Takeover – (12 to 3 p.m.)
A community hike for Black women and queer and trans people of color. By Black Girl Environmentalist & Queer Talk Philly. Free.
PAUDER – Festival of Love – (12 to 6 p.m.)
At One Art Community Center. $55.20 tickets.
Philadelphia African Restaurant Week Festival – (12 to 8 p.m.)
The legendary Jollof Rice Tasting Contest, a massive marketplace highlighting amazing local vendors, live DJs spinning the best Afrobeats, Amapiano, Kompa, and Soca, and more! At LOVE Park.
Trinkets & Tea – (1 to 5 p.m.)
Calling all trinket lovers, come join use for our first ever Trinkets & Tea event at Mama Ha’s Eatery. Whether you’re a Sonny angel lover or pop mart character lover, all are welcome to join! Drinks and snacks will also be served. Bring your collections, friends, and family. Can’t wait to see everyone there! At Hung Vuong Food Market in Cherry Hill.
The Science of Club Music – (4 to 7 p.m.)
Led by Philadelphia DJ, producer, curator, and organizer, this immersive workshop invites participants to listen deeply, move freely, and experience club music as a living technology rooted in ancestral tradition and collective energy. $10-20 tickets. At 1uCity Square at 37th and Warren Streets.
Voices in Power: A Poetry Open Mic Experience – (7 p.m.)
Founded by Luis Marrero, the Voices in Power event in Philly brings together established poets and emerging voices, covering subjects that include personal narratives, social commentary and contemporary life. Along with featured poets, the open mic invites audience members to join the show. A DJ and live painter will also be there to create an artsy vibe. At City Winery, 990 Filbert Street. $36+ tickets.
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
Through August 9: Queen Village Restaurant Week
Queen Village Restaurant Week returns for its third year with 20+participating restaurants offering prix fixe menus. $25 lunch options, $40-60 dinner menus.
‘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 August 8
“Currents” exhibition at Fairmount Water Works
A new art exhibit at the Fairmount Water Works that pays homage to the life stages of the river.
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.
