Here’s What’s Going On This Week in Philly…
Monday, July 20
- Come hungry to Old City this week, because it’s this historic neighborhood’s restaurant week! Through Saturday, July 25, enjoy lunch and dinner menus offered at $15, $25, or $35 at some of the best restaurants Old City has to offer. Click here for the full list of participating eateries.
- It’s Emoji Monday at Citizens Bank Park when the Phillies play the Tampa Bay Rays. The first 500 $30 ticket package purchasers get a free Phillies Emoji T-shirt, featuring Phillies catcher Carlo Ruiz, second baseman Chase Utley, the Phillie Phanatic, and outfielder Ben Revere as emojis! The game begins at 7:05 p.m. Grab your tickets here using the password “EMOJI”.
Tuesday, July 21
- Join Parc Restaurant’s Head Pastry Chef Abigail Dahan and Paris fashion expert Chloe Johnston* for a sweet and chic evening. Learn how the iconic French macaron dessert is made with a demonstration from Dahan, then sip on wine and champagne while perusing through Johnston’s Parisian closet. The event is from 6 – 8 p.m. and tickets can be purchased here.
Wednesday, July 22
- Watch the Phillies play the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park beginning at 1:05 p.m., with a special perks after the game for the kids! Its Nemours Kids Run the Bases at the ballpark, and all kids 14 and under can go onto the field to run the bases. Click here for tickets.
- The next installment of FringeArt’s Outdoor Movie Series is Quentin Tarantino’s violent, bloody, and morbidly funny masterpiece Pulp Fiction. This free screening begins at 8:30 p.m. at FringeArts, at 140 N. Columbus Boulevard.
- Head to Eakin’s Oval for the Adult Learn to Ride class presented by Indego to teach adults and mature teens to ride a bike through a safe, easy, and effective method. The class is from 6 – 8 p.m. and registration is $10.
- Join the Koresh Dance Company and the Knight Foundation at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre for the 3rd annual Come Together Dance Festival, celebrating the art of dance in Philadelphia. Opening night begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $35.
Thursday, July 23
- The Clay Studio is hosting a special class for those who like Claymation. Learn how Claymation movies are made by creating one of your own using a self-sculpted character and an iPad. This class from 12 – 2 p.m. at Eakins Oval will provide the instructions!
- Catch a free concert down at the waterfront at the Blue Cross RiverRink. The Waterfront Sessions concert series, in conjunction with WXPN’s The Key, will feature Halfro and the Bul Bey from 8– 10 p.m. Click here for more information.
- The next installment of the Screening Under the Stars free movie series is Back to the Future. The film begins at 8:30 p.m. at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. Seats fill up fast, so get there early!
- You won’t want to miss the first-ever Art & Food Showcase Chefs Fundraiser event, where local chefs will compete to demonstrate the shared creative and communal spirit of art and cooking. The ticket price includes a gourmet chef’s tasting, open bar, and an art exhibition and sale. The event is from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Vie. Click here for full event details.
- Get ready for a night of celebration at Franklin Square for their Red, White, & Blue Festivus, featuring a delicious selection of food trucks and an outdoor beer garden presented by Frankford Hall! This event is from 4 – 10 p.m. with free admission.
Friday, July 24
- Make the trek to Atlantic City for the 16th annual Atlantic City Taste: Food, Wine, and Spirits Festival! This ultimate foodie event kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Claridge Hotel on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. Visit the festival’s website for the complete festival breakdown and to purchase tickets.
- Don’t miss country music stars Florida Georgia Line on their Anything Goes Tour at the Susquehanna Bank Center, with special guests Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard. The show begins at 7 p.m., and click here to purchase tickets.
- On her Wallflower World Tour, Diana Krall will enthrall the Mann Center audience with her lush orchestral standards as well as classic pop hits. Backed by the incredible Philadelphia Orchestra, the show begins at 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 25
- XFINITY Live! is the place to be today for Summerfest 2015, the Philadelphia Craft Beer & Music Festival. With indoor and covered outdoor beer gardens, over 200 beers for unlimited sampling, food trucks, musical acts, and so much more, this will be an event to remember! The festival runs from 2 – 7 p.m. Visit here for more information and to purchase tickets.
- Learn to stand up paddleboard… with your dog! Let your four-legged friend in on the fun with a day of fitness, giveaways, raffles, and treats you and your furry pal will both enjoy. Hosted by Driftwood Water Adventures, this event will take place from 2 – 5 p.m. at Falls Township Park.
- Enjoy a fun and free evening the whole family will love at the 40th Street Summer Festival featuring live music from Mixed People with Red Cedar Strings and Au Jus. The festival is from 5 – 8 p.m. at the green space at 40th and Walnut streets. You won’t want to miss any of the interactive activities and entertainment!
- Its Philadelphia Dance Day, and you can celebrate with free dance workshops all day throughout the city. The workshops are free on a first-come, first-serve basis with no need to pre-register. Click here to see the full lineup of workshops and their locations.
Sunday, July 26
- Learn the art of hoola hooping and even take part in a hula hoop contest with J-Hoop and the Philly Hoopstarz! From 2 – 4 p.m. at Eakins Oval, watch this mesmerizing dance form and even pick up a few new hula moves.
*Chloe Johnston is a client of Philly PR Girl
