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Our Top Picks for Things to do in Philly This Week
Aug. 4th | 7 pm | Bourbon and Branch
“PHirst Tuesdays” A new monthly jam session every first Tuesday of each month. Festivities kick-off @ 7pm at Bourbon & Branch (2nd and Fairmount) Live band (@ManManPhilly, This edition is hosted by Philly’s rising R&B star Beano Come through early and sign up and all that, or just come to check out some great music (we have a couple surprise performances as well). Just trying create something for this city’s amazing music community.
Aug. 6th – 9th | Helium Comedy Club
Don’t miss Jamie Kennedy Live at Helium Comedy Club. Jamie Kennedy is a true renaissance man, (mostly because he loves to wear tights while he paints abstract art) covering the genres of comedy, drama, animation, reality, horror, action and thriller. In 2002, Jamie Kennedy produced and starred in WB’s highest-rated sketch comedy show “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment.”
Aug. 6th | 6-10 pm | Lancaster Ave. & 35th St.
The foodie night owls flocked to the Night Market events last year. In case you’re new to the area or just been oblivious to The Food Trust’s insanely poplar event, Night Market is food event where the area’s top food trucks gather several times throughout the summer and early fall months at various locations around town. Where most of these types events take place during the day, Night Market obviously takes place at night between the hours of 6-10 pm.
Nicki Minaj: The Pinkprint Tour
Aug. 6th | 7 pm | Susquehanna Bank Center
Don’t miss the Nicki Minaj: The Pinkprint Tour Ft. Rae Sremmurd, Dej Loaf, Meek Mill, and Tinashe.
Movie Night on the Schuylkill Banks: Tangled
Aug. 6th | 8-10 pm | Walnut St. Bridge
Bring your friends, blanket and picnic basket for a great time watching viewer’s choice movies by the river. All movies start at dusk (approximately 8:00 pm on August 6). Come early to participate in a free pre-movie raffle for gift cards from Philadelphia Runner. Free snacks and beverages will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Screening Under the Stars: Annie
Aug. 6th | 8-10 pm | Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
Screening Under the Stars Come enjoy the beauty of the waterfront while watching blockbuster movies on our big screen. Films will begin at dusk, but be sure to come early as the best seats fill up fast.
Aug. 7th | 5-9 pm | Old City
Hosted by the Old City Arts Association since its 1991 inception, First Friday is a unique cultural event in Philadelphia and one of the city’s most popular evening escapes. Held the first Friday night of each month, this arts community “open house” brings together city dwellers and suburbanites, contemporary arts and antique collectors, aficionados of classical and contemporary design, and theater and performance buffs.
Summertime Spirits & Cocktails
Aug. 7th | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | The Wine School of Philadelphia
From mojitos to punches, learn to make the best summer cocktails in this fun and educational cocktail class. Don’t worry, you won’t only watch and learn in this class, you will also taste, too.
Aug. 8th | 3-5 pm | Pinot Boutique
In order to experience the American history within the streets of Philadelphia, you must see Betsy Ross’ house, Ben Franklin’s grave and of course the steps of the Art Museum (made famous by the Rocky movies). In order to experience the culture of Philadelphia – you have to taste its famous foods and local wines!
Aug. 8th | 6:15 pm | Susquehanna Bank Center
Don’t miss the Incubus/Deftones 2015 Tour ft. The Bots Live!
