This Week in Philly

Here’s what’s going on this week in Philly!

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Tuesday, July 24th

  • Maxim Magazine Summer Splash Pool Party at North Shore Swim Club! (8pm – 12am)

Wednesday, July 25th

  • Philly PR Girl’s Summer Happy Hour for PR Professionals – Unlike my Networking Events, this is very informal & super casual.  Head over to Field House from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and mention the Philly PR Girl…or just look for us in the reserved VIP section.  (Drink Specials: $3 domestic beers, $4 house wine, $5 mixed drinks, and $5 appetizers, & the Philly PR Girl Specialty Cocktail!)
  • Jackson Browne at the Academy of Music
  • Check out one of everyone’s FAV movies “Grease” at Philadelphia’s Suzanne Roberts Theatre on the Avenue of the Arts for their Summer Film Series starting at 7pm.

Thursday, July 26th

  • Atlantic City Wine & Food Festival Poolside Launch Party at Harrah’s from 8pm-11pm.  Score an advance “taste” of everything Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival at this exclusive kick-off event hosted by The Pool After Dark!
  • Pop-Up Shop & Artist Showcase in Rittenhouse Square (Hours are 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 26 and Friday, July 27, and 1-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 28)

Friday, July 27th

  • Slightly Stoopid & 311 at Festival Pier
  • FDR Park Concert Series – FREE show featuring some of Philly’s most promising bands, including Thom McCarthy, Dani Mari, Rev. T.J. McGlinchey and Toy Soldiers. Bring a chair, bring a blanket, bring a bottle!  (see the flyer below for more info!)
  • Atlantic City Wine & Food Festival  (events run through Sunday, July 29)  Friday’s big event is a gourmet village of more than 100 stations showcasing demonstrations by culinary personalities as well as a selection of fine wines, foods, ales, spirits and professional tools of the trade.
  • Brewerytown Food Truck Roundup- This unofficial “pre party” to the Vendy’s is a food & music extravaganza held at 27th St & West Girard Ave from 5-10pm.   For more info visit: http://www.phillymfa.com/roundup.html
  • Fourth Friday   – Arts on South (PS- Don’t you love that we have a reason to celebrate every Friday?!?!)  Check out the new CRED OnSite space, The Roots Mural Project and a show of Katrina Ohstrom’s work at The Bikery!
  • Philadelphia Orchestra returns to the RiverStage at the Great Plaza at 8pm for a FREE neighborhood concert.

Saturday, July 28th

  • Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party Series: Of Monsters and Men at The Piazza at Schmidt’s! The event runs 3:45pm – 7pm.
  • Philadelphia’s Vendy Awards – The event is held at the Lot @ 39th & Market & will determine the best street food vendor in Philadelphia while raising money for The Food TrustWho will win this year?!?
  • Concerts in the Garden at the Rodin Museum
  • Check out Country Singer Jasson Aldean at the Susquehanna Bank Center – Camden, NJ
  • Atlantic City Wine & Food Festival – Saturday’s highlights include and up-close and personal culinary experience with New Jerseys Cake Boss Buddy Valastro or Join Chef and Food Network personality Paula Deen for a one of a kind down south dinner experience!  Click here to see the rest of the events.
  • Midnight Movie Series at the TLA!  Get your tickets here!
  • National Dance Day!!!  Free workshops throughout the city!  Click here for more info!
  • Check out he 5th Annual ART/GAGE Festival featuring music, dance, & art!  From noon til 10pm the festival will be held at 10th and South.   Celebrate Philly Creativity!

Sunday, July 29th

  • Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias perform live in Atlantic City at Boardwalk Hall!
  • Seventh Annual Car Show And Street Festival hits East Passyunk Avenue from Noon-5pm.   (Also known as the biggest block party of the year!)  Check out more than 140 cars, motorcycles &  trucks competing for the Best of Show title.  There is also live bands, good food, and an outdoor beer garden!  For more info visit: http://www.visiteastpassyunk.com/events.htm
  • One Year Anniversary Party of Ms. Goody Cupcakes – while you are at the Car show grab a $2 cupcake and make sure you say Happy Anniversary!
  • Jamonera Raciones & Wine Bar on 13th Street in Center City  is offering a 10 course (Tapas!) Tasting Menu for $35 per person.