This Week In Philly

this week in philly

With traveling beer gardens, outdoor movies, Philly Beer Week and so much more, it’s a great week to get outdoors and enjoy the springtime. Tag your events out and about in Philadelphia with #ThisWeekinPhilly.

Tuesday, May 30

  • Burn off those Memorial Day Weekend calories at the Be Well Philly Boot Camp Preview Workout at the Bok Bar rooftop. Instructors Katie Gould and Holly Water will lead a 45 minute high-energy Strong Yoga class. BYO yoga mat, water, and sneakers.
  • Get ready, cause here they come! Broadway Philadelphia presents the opening night of Motown the Musical. The show will run until June 11. See more upcoming shows at the Kimmel Center.

Wednesday, May 31

  • On to the next location! Join Parks on Tap at Belmont Plateau from May 31 to June 4 for five days of drinks, food, and good times.
  • The start of Center City Sips is a true sign that summer will be here soon! Summertime happy hours are about to get a lot more exciting as Center City Sip hosts its official pre-party at Marathon on Market. Check our favorite SIPS specials.

Thursday, June 1

  • Philly beer lovers, get ready for the nation’s largest beer festival. It all starts with Opening Tap to kick-off of Philly Beer Week 2017 at The Fillmore. The event will feature dozens of the biggest and best breweries, including Yards, Weyerbacher, Free Will, and many more!
  • Pop some popcorn! Summer movie series kick off with the screening of Cat Ballou. All you’ll need is a blanket and snacks for this free outdoor movie screenings with a view of the Schuylkill River.

Friday, June 2

  • The 6th annual Philadelphia Latino Film Festival is back from June 2-4. Celebrate the Philadelphia premiere of Defend Puerto Rico at the opening night event at the Kimmel Center. A percentage of the evening’s proceeds will support efforts to send medical supplies to Venezuela.
  • Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Show celebrates 90 years of honoring the fine arts this weekend. More than 140 artists will show their original art pieces at mobile galleries throughout Rittenhouse Square.
  • Summer movie nights continue at the Betsy Ross House with an outdoor screening of It! Terror from Beyond Space. Admission to the movie and the historic home is only $5.

Saturday, June 3

  • Philly Loves Beer has partnered with Terrapin Beer Company for a unique charity event. Dunk a Trump ACLU at El Camino Real begins at 2 p.m. Stop by and help raise money for ACLU Philadelphia.
  • Philly’s own Grammy Award-winning group The Roots presents their annual festival. The 10th Annual Roots Picnic at Festival Pier at Penn’s landing includes performances from Pharrell, Lil Wayne, Solange, and many more!
  • Elfreth’s Alley, the nation’s oldest residential street will host the annual Fete Day. Take a trip back in time will crafts, music, and colonial games. Visitors are welcome to enter the private homes of Elfreth’s Alley.

Sunday, June 4

  • Philadelphia’s annual Irish Festival takes place at Penn’s Landing as part of the PECO Multicultural Series. The festivities include two stages of music, dancing, and celebration.
  • In celebration of the Italian National Day Festival, food trucks and vendors will be spread down East Passyunk Avenue from Broad to Moore Streets. The acclaimed foodie street will be filled with entertainment and treats from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.