Hey Philly! We hope you all had a fun holiday weekend, but the fun never stops here in Philadelphia. Check out all this week’s events throughout the city!
Tuesday, September 3
- Don’t miss Cigarettes After Sex on their X’s World Tour at the Wells Fargo Center this Tuesday. Doors open at 7 P.M. with an 8 P.M. concert start time. You can still get tickets for purchase here!
- Being back in the school groove doesn’t mean you have to stop the fun! Use this chance to go see the Museum of Illusions* here in Philadelphia with their back-to-school discount of 20% off all tickets today, September 3rd through the 30th. Click here to get your tickets now!
Wednesday, September 4
- Catch Rap artist Nicki Minaj this Wednesday at the Wells Fargo Center for her Pink Friday 2 World Tour with Bia and Skillibeng. Doors open at 8 P.M. for the 9 P.M. concert start time. Get your last-minute tickets here!
- Enjoy the last of the nice summer weather with an outdoor movie night! This Wednesday at 7 P.M. Sunset Social will be screening Transformer Rise of the Beasts. Bring your lawn chairs and your dogs to cuddle up on the green! Click here for more information!
Thursday, September 5
- Looking for some budget-friendly fun? This University City festival is for you and friends to enjoy the perks of local businesses with no financial stress as they offer deals of just a couple of dollars. Join in on the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll this Thursday 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. between 41st and 50th street. To learn more click here!
- September 5th kicks off the month-long celebration of art at the FringeArts. The Philadelphia Fringe Festival showcases avant-garde theater, music, comedy, dance, gallery, installation, and film shows. To learn more about what this festival has to offer and what you might like to attend, check out their packed calendar of events here!
Friday, September 6
- Rock band Cage the Elephant will be performing at The Mann Center this Friday at 6:30 P.M. with Young the Giant, Bakar & Willow Avalon for their Neon Pill Tour. Tickets are still available here!
- Kick off the football season with a bang at Lincoln Financial Field for the Season Kickoff Watch Party! Bring all your fellow Eagles fans to cheer on Philadelphia as they play the Green Bay Packers this Friday at 6 P.M in Brazil! Get your tickets here! GO BIRDS!
Saturday, September 7
- Bring the whole family along to this 35th PDAC hosted Car Show on Saturday, September 7th 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Enjoy all this event has to offer with live music, vendors, Clergy food giveaway, raffles, and kids activities like face painting at 5500 North Broad Street. Click here for more information.
- Kick off the fall season by attending the opening day of Linvilla’s Pumpkinland! Fill your whole day with their fall activities like Pick-Your-Own apples, Hayrides, Mazes, Apple Blasters, Train Rides, and Fishing. General admission is free for all with timed ticket purchases available for some activities. For more information click here!
- Help Philadelphia celebrate and honor our disabled community for this year’s 12th Annual Disability Pride Parade. Starting at 11 A.M. in front of City Hall the parade kick off will take place, with the festivities continuing on 12 P.M. to 4 P.M. at 1600-1800 Ben Franklin Parkway. Click here to learn more!
Sunday, September 8
- Join the city in celebrating Brazilian culture on the 10th anniversary of Philadelphia’s Brazilian Day festival, this year at Spruce Street Harbor Park! This free event from 1 P.M. to 7 P.M. is filled with food, drinks, art, and festivities like live performances of capoeira, samba, and batucada. To learn more about this event click here!
- Don’t miss out on this unique experience to visit the mushroom capital of the world at this year’s annual Kennett Square Mushroom Festival. From 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. this Sunday, this event is flavor-packed with attractions like cooking classes, taste testing, and learning exhibits! To learn more about this fungi event click 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.
