Good morning and welcome back to #ThisWeekInPhilly! Can you believe its already August?! The summer is flying by but we have an exciting week ahead for everyone! Keep reading to see what our city has in store!
August 1
- Start the month off right with a good sweat! The Summer Sweat Series is back and better than ever. Every Monday get ready for an amazing full body designed for everybody! This workout class is the perfect combination of cardio and strength! Make sure to wear your cutest workout outfit, bring water, a yoga mat, a towel, and most importantly, your energy!
August 2
- Calling all former single ladies! If you’re lucky enough to have a diamond on your ring finger, this event is for you! Philadelphia’s Biggest Wedding Expo is here! With over 100 wedding vendors and experts, expect an afternoon of wedding planning in the funnest way possible! This free event is perfect to attend with your fiance, friends or family!
- Get ready for Mr. Worldwide and Iggy Azalea live! This iconic duo is coming together to light up the stage waterfront! Make sure to bring out all your energy to dance to Pitbull’s iconic hits like “Give Me Everything” and “Timber”. Get your tickets here before they sell out!
August 3
- It’s no surprise that Philadelphia is filled with history and culture! This one-of-a-kind African-American Walking Tour is the perfect way to learn more about the city’s old history with a focus on Philly’s Black past! This 90-minute walking tour offers an amazing and exciting history while overlooking some of the most important and historical monuments!
August 4
- Join Philly Mag for an evening of the “Best” Philly has to offer! In celebration of The Best of Philly winners, get ready for an evening of amazing food and amazing entertainment! Get your tickets before they sell out!
- Don’t miss out on the 17th Annual Danny Rumph Basketball Tournament! This 5-day basketball tournament is known for exciting games and attracting some of your favorite professional basketball players! Not only will you be breaking a sweat, but you will also be playing to bring awareness to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy!
- Calling all Beautiful Girls! Sean Kingston will be performing live in Philly! Bring all your friends and enjoy a night of singing and dancing!
August 5
- Don’t miss out on *Corridor Contemporary’s First Friday! Their new exhibition, Philadelphia Featured will showcase a numerous and diverse group of local Philadelphia artists that are known for their vibrancy, thoughtfulness, and talent! Follow the link to register!
- Start your weekend off on the right foot with the amazing Illusions the Drag Queen Show! This drag show is so unique thanks to its perfect combination of burlesque and comedy! Keep in mind, this event is 21+ and dinner and drinks are sold separately!
August 6
- Ladies and gentlemen this is unfortunately your last call to witness the magic of the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival! With over 30 larger than life and spectacular lantern displays, amazing food and entertainment, this is definitely something you will not want to miss!
- If you’re looking for a laugh with a side of dinner, we got you! Don’t miss out on the iconic Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show where you’ll be faced with a challenging crime to solve and a delicious dinner!
August 7
- Finish off your weekend with a spectacular performance by Chanté Moore at *City Winery! This incredible R&B singer and songwriter is just what you need to finish the week strong!
That’s it for this week, Philly! We hope you have a fun, exciting, and safe weekend! Don’t forget to come back every Monday to be the first to know what Philly has to offer!
