This Week In Philly August 5-11

Welcome back, Philly! We’ve curated a list of upcoming events happening in Philly that we don’t want you to miss out on. Keep reading to find out what’s in store!  


Monday, August 5 

  • Start your Monday off strong by seeing Missy Elliott perform live at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 p.m.! Elliott’s “Out of this World” tour features openers, including Timbaland, Ciara, and Busta Rhymes. Don’t miss out on an exciting night with these hip-hop game-changers! Click here to purchase tickets. 

 

  • If you’re an artist looking for ways to perform, Open Vibe Philly at Rose Playground from 7:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. is your chance! Open Vibe Philly is an event where upcoming vocalists can perform, with the potential for bigger performance opportunities. For more details, click here

 

Tuesday, August 6 

  • Get pumped because country star Zach Bryan is coming to the Lincoln Financial Field on August 6 at 7:00 p.m.! Bryan’s “The Quittin Time Tour” will feature Turnpike Troubadours and Levi Turner. Click here to purchase tickets before it’s too late! 

 

  • Want to feel like you’re on a Greek island this summer? See Mamma Mia! The Musical at the Academy of Music on August 6 at 6:30 p.m.! Running through August 11, click here to purchase tickets while you still can! 

 

Wednesday, August 7 

  • Feeling FOMO from missing out on Zach Bryan last night? You’re in luck because Zach Bryan is performing again this August 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Financial Field! Click here to purchase tickets. 

 

  • Philadelphia magazine’s Best of Philly Soirée is August 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Philadelphia Museum of Art! This event, in honor of Best of Philly’s 5oth Anniversary, features award-winning dishes, drinks, live entertainment, and more! To purchase tickets, click here.

 

Thursday, August 8 

  • Don’t miss out on a full day of music at Alt 104.5: Sad Summer Festival at The Mann starting at 2:00 p.m.! Presented by Journeys and Converse, this festival features bands such as The Wonder Years, Mayday Parade, and The Maine! Click here for more information and to secure your tickets. 

 

  • Luenell is performing at City Winery* on August 8 at 6:00 p.m.! Luenell, the self-proclaimed “Original Bad Girl of Comedy” is currently headlining her own tour “The Fresh Out of Favors Comedy Tour.” Don’t miss out, click here to purchase tickets! 

 

Friday, August 9 

  • Rock out this August 9 because Green Day is performing at Citizens Bank Park! Experience a packed lineup, including The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas. To learn more and purchase tickets, click here

 

  • Come out to Liberty Comic Con on August 9 at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center! This comic convention will have vendors, actors, voice actors, comic artists, and cosplayers! The convention is going on through August 11, click here for more information. 

 

Saturday, August 10 

  • Storytellers and wordsmiths listen up! The Indie Authors Book Fair is happening this August 10 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.! Don’t miss out on workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities. Click here for more information and to secure your tickets! 

 

  • The musical group Glass Animals: Tour of Earth is coming to the Mann on August 10 at 7:45 p.m.! Featuring special guest Kevin Abstract, you won’t want to miss out! Click here for tickets. 

 

Sunday, August 11 

  • Enjoy a day filled with self-love, positivity, and good vibes at Self Love Summer Fest at Pennridge Station Pop-up from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.! Enjoy empowering live performances, DJ sets, delicious food by Chef Z, vendors, self-love activities, and more! For more information, click here

 

  • Dr. Sketchy’s Philly presents Return to Goth Summer Camp on August 11 at Arch Enemy Arts from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.! Grab your art supplies and get ready to draw live models, with a spooky twist. Learn more and secure your tickets here

 

Only events marked with * are Philly PR Girl clients. This blog is dedicated to every Philadelphian who loves exploring the city the way we do.

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