This week is sure to have you smiling from ear to ear. From celebrity comedians to awe-inspiring events, you’re sure to have all the feels. Plus, don’t miss a chance to get dolled up for cocktail parties, French-themed picnics, and Girls Night Out. Be sure to tag your events out and about in Philadelphia with #ThisWeekInPhilly.
Monday, August 13
- Enjoy featured restaurants along the Delaware Riverfront with Night Out Restaurant Week! This week long event includes $30-$35 dinner deals and $15-$20 lunch specials.
- Laugh out loud with Aziz Ansari, who bringing his new material to Philadelphia’s Punch Line comedy club. Tickets are only available at will call with a maximum of two tickets per order.
Tuesday, August 14
- Tuesday Nights at Brickwall Tavern* means Quizzoholics is in full swing! Take pride in knowing the most random trivia questions for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
- Creator of the #MeToo Movement, Tarana Burke, in association with the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, host A Conversation with Tarana Burke. Hear her powerful story and how she’s turned her struggles into a social movement!
Wednesday, August 15
- Stop by Photo Pop Philly* to Snap Before You Sip! With discount code: SNAPB4USIP, you can get $5 off your ticket every Wednesday from 3-5pm.
- Dress to impress in your best cocktail attire (naturally) for the annual Drink Philly Summer Cocktail Party. This soiree at the Arts Ballroom features Diageo favorites like Bulleit Bourbon, Ketel One Vodka, Tanqueray No. Ten Gin, and Don Julio Blanco Tequila.
- Comedian Mara Marek is launching Bike Laugh Heal, a coast-to-coast bicycle/comedy tour to raise money to end domestic violence. Along with co-host Andrew Collin, she comes to Punch Line Philly for the weekly Really Funny Comedians (Who Happen to Be Women) show.
Thursday, August 16
- Pack your baskets for the elegant Diner En Blanc Philadelphia* pop-up all-white picnic. This chic cultural affair is now the largest gathering of its kind within the United States. We can’t wait to find out the secret location of this year’s event!
- The third annual SustainPHL** is back at WHYY to celebrate and award significant sustainability impact within our city. Come taste local fare, imbibe in local spirits, get educated at the “Munch and Learns,” and much more.
Friday, August 17
- With your hair and makeup done, come get ready for your photo op at Photo Pop Philly’s* Ladies Night! This one-night only special is the ultimate girls night out full of beauty touch ups, flowing wine, and plenty of sparkly snaps.
- Drake Night returns to The Fillmore! Get your tickets to the night out that the entire city is talking about! Tickets will sell out fast!
Saturday, August 18
- NBC and Telemundo are teaming up with hundreds of shelters across the country to host Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption drive. Local shelters such as PSPCA and PAWS will be waiving their adoption fees to help the animals find forever homes!
- The sassiest name in country music is coming to the Philly area! See Miranda Lambert live at the BBT Pavilion in Camden, NJ along with Little Big Town.
- Elite Social Entertainment is bringing the wild KuKui Glow Your Mind Fest to Underground Arts for one night of unforgettable experiences. Prepare for the best Electronic dance music, surreal performances, trapeze artists, eclectic props, stilt walkers, and loads of confetti.
Sunday, August 19
- Old CIty’s newest star is the Japanese cuisine restaurant Tuna Bar, who is hosting a new monthly Sushi Making Class. The focus will highlight the freshest seasonal ingredients with step-by-step interactive instruction.
- The age-old Philadelphia Folk Festival is in its 57th year, making it the longest continuously running outdoor musical festival of its kind in North America. Unlike many music festivals, this one is a perfect family event with puppeteers, jugglers, aerialists, storytellers, hands-on crafts, and of course, a kid-oriented musicians gathering.
* Brickwall Tavern and Diner en Blanc are clients of Philly PR Girl, and Photo Pop Philly is curated by Philly PR Girl.
** Our editor is on the SustainPHL committee.
