This Week In Philly

this week in philly

Happy 4th of July! This week is full of celebration brought to you by Wawa Welcome America, PECO, and Jimmy Buffett. Head out and enjoy this historic city during this holiday week. Be sure to tag your events out and about in Philadelphia with #ThisWeekInPhilly.

Monday, July 2
  • Enjoy the sounds of upcoming broadway shows before they hit the stage here in Philadelphia. Presented by Wawa Welcome America, The Kimmel Center’s Broadway Philadelphia will be live at Independence Hall at 7p.m.
  • Enjoy a history lesson with the Free (or Pay What You Wish) Day all day at the Mutter Museum.
  • This week’s Philly At The Movies is showing Pitch Perfect at Xfinity Live! Sing along as you watch the movie that started the acapella craze.
Tuesday, July 3
  • The trainers from Optimal Fit 1315, in association with Dilworth Park, are back to bring you Center City Fit: Boot Camp at Dilworth Park at 6pm. Get ready to sweat!
Wednesday, July 4 – Happy Independence Day
  • Wawa Welcome America is kicking the holiday off with the Independence Day Parade beginning at 11 a.m. The route will start on Chestnut Street at 5th Street and end at Front Street. Celebrate right by where this nation was born!
  • Wawa Welcome America on the Parkway is back with headliners Pitbull, Heather Headley, and the Philly Pops Band. Don’t miss the annual concert with the best fireworks in the city!
  • Get your firework fix when you catch the show over the Delaware River! Secure your place at one of the best watch spots along the waterfront.
  • Photo Pop Philly* is designed to celebrate the historic city of Philadelphia. Come Snap Before You Sip on the 4th with patriotic selfies. Use discount code: SNAPB4YOUSIP for $5 off admission.
  • We know that you caught all the feels from the new Sam Smith album. No need to worry, a holiday won’t stop them! See singer, Sam Smith, live at the Wells Fargo Center. It isn’t too late to get your tickets.
Thursday, July 5
  • Center City District Parks present the Live @ Lunch series featuring local singer, songwriter, and musician, Balmour. Catch this free performance in Dilworth Park at 12 pm.
  • The legendary Jimmy Buffett is live at BB&T Pavilion. There’s no show – or tailgate – like a Jimmy Buffett show.
  • Manayunk’s Stroll The Street series is known for shopping and tons of local eats begins at 5 p.m. on Main Street. This week’s theme is Fitness. Get active with Wall Cycling Studio or Philadelphia Runner with activities and classes at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 6
  • Ever wanted to hop into the bounce house with the kids but you were just a bit too big? No worries, Big Bounce America, was made just for you! The largest bounce house is making its way to Chester for the entire weekend.
  • First Friday Salsa Night is back at Schmidt’s Commons. This event begins at 7 p.m. and features live music, food from local restaurants, and free salsa lessons.
Saturday, July 7
  • Local fave, Chaddsford Winery, is hosting a Wine Slushie Weekend! Enjoy frozen drinks with local ingredients to cool you down.
  • The Foo Fighters will be just across the bridge at Camden’s BB&T Pavilion! You don’t want to miss this.
  • Reggae favorites, Rebelution, will taking the Festival Pier stage at Penn’s Landing! Get your ticket to the vibes right now!
Sunday, July 8
  • Concilio’s 37th Annual Hispanic Fiesta is on Penn’s Landing as part of PECO’s multicultural series. Featuring food, entertainment, and food, the event begins 2 pm.
  • The Fillmore, Philadelphia Distilling and Punch Line Philly host Fish Tank, an event to drink with locals of the Fishtown neighborhood from 5-10 p.m.
  • This is the last day for you the visit the extended Chinese Lantern Festival. See this summer feat before it goes away!

 

* Photo Pop Philly is curated by Philly PR Girl.