Summertime fun continues this week at the city’s best restaurants. Book a reservation for Chestnut Hill and Night Out Restaurant Weeks. Cheer on the Birds at the first preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field! Jam out at a variety of concerts or laugh out loud at comedy shows. Tag your events out and about with #ThisWeekinPhilly.
Monday, August 14
- Enjoy summer deals at Chestnut Hill Restaurant Week. Sip, dine, and unwind at your favorite neighborhood restaurants. Participating restaurants include: Campbells Place, Chestnut Hill Brewing Company, Mica Restaurant, and more!
- Start the busy week off with a laugh. John Caparulo from the former E! hit show, Chelsea Lately, performs at Punchline Philly. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 15
- Get your dance on and enjoying a night with a Philadelphia legend. Chickie’s and Pete’s Waterfront Crab Shack hosts a Jam Session with Jerry Blavat.
- Iron Chef Garces’ restaurant, Tinto hosts a Taste of Rosé, of a night dedicated to all things rosé. Sip on the summer’s best wines and snack on complimentary Basque tapas.
Wednesday, August 16
- Join the city’s best bartenders at Drink Philly’s 2nd Annual Summer Cocktail Social. Sip on Beam Suntory’s best spirits at the Arts Ballroom in Center City.
- Join local studios for the Wellness Wednesdays at The Oval from 6 to 8 p.m. This week is the final free fitness class on the Parkway!
- Celebrate the diversity, creativity, and technical excellence of the Philadelphia dance community during this five-day festival. The 4th annual Koresh Dance Company Come Together Dance Festival at the Suzanne Robert Theatre features more than 34 different dance companies.
Thursday, August 17
- The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia is doing it again! Watch La La Land in Concert at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. Experience the original musical film unlike ever before.
- Preseason football returns home to Lincoln Financial Field! Cheer on our Philadelphia Eagles as they battle the Buffalo Bills at 7 p.m.
- Field House hosts Bingo Happy Hour from 6 to 9 p.m. Play to win door prizes, designer handbags, and more. All proceeds benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand to help fund childhood cancer research.
- The biggest and most chic surprise party in the city is back for another year. Dîner en Blanc attracts thousands of people dressed in all white to a secret location for a night of elegance, laughs, and fine dining.
Friday, August 18
- Northern Liberties & Fishtown neighborhoods kick off the 4th annual Night Out Restaurant Week. Restaurants include: Bardot Cafe, Bourbon & Branch, Dos Segundos, Chart House, Crabby Cafe, Jerry’s Bar, and more.
- Country music’s ultimate #CoupleGoals, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, bring their Soul2Soul World Tour to Wells Fargo Center! Concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
- The Philadelphia Folk Festival at Old Poole Farm celebrates 56 years! Don’t miss the longest continuously running outdoor musical festival in North America.
- Calling all beautiful brown eyed girls: John Mayer performs at the BB&T Pavilion! Concert begins at 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 19
- University City, University of Penn, and The Rotunda host the 40th Street Summer Series at the green space behind the Walnut Street Library. This family-friendly party includes activities, free giveaways, and live performances.
- Playmore Sport and Social Club present Boats & Glows: Booze Cruise, an all you can eat and drink party on the Ben Franklin Yacht. Drink and dance the night away on the Delaware River.
- City Fit Girls FitRetreat returns for a day full of fitness classes, wellness workshops, and female empowerment. Not to mention, mimosas!
- Fashion At Heart hosts Pop of Culture Fundraiser Festival at Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School. Invite the family for an afternoon of student art, music, and fashion vendors. Event proceeds benefit the school’s spring semester fashion show.
Sunday, August 20
- Need a staycation? The Caribbean Festival brings the islands to Philadelphia! The festival features authentic reggae, live performances, and Caribbean marketplace.
- Join Sweat Fitness professionals for the weekly Sweat + Sip Brunch at City Tap House University City. This series includes a free high intensity workout plus a complimentary drink. This week’s workout is SweatX, a workout designed to include sports training, conditioning and mobility exercises.