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DESIGN YOUR OWN SUNDAE
2025-08-02 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Design Gym, 1714 N. Mascher Street, Philadelphia, 19122, United States
Have you enjoyed an ice cream sundae before? Did you know that creating your own sundae was a design project? What kind of ice cream, sauces, toppings, and more.
Come join us on Saturday, August 2nd, between 12-5pm for our Design Your Own Sundae. Explore this sweet and creative design experience, by walking through the design process to enjoy that scoop of ice cream. Try designing more than one sundae with some of other activities to flex your creativity + design chops at our community design studio in Olde Kensington/Norris Square.

Sunset Music Festival
2025-08-02 15:00 - 20:00 | Spruce Street Harbor Park, 101 South Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Sunset Music Festival is back Saturday, August 2nd at Spruce Street Harbor Park

The Naked Comedy Show
2025-08-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Velvet Whip Speakeasy, Callowhill, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
(Each show runs approximately 80 minutes.)
The Naked Comedy Show is exactly what it sounds like. Yes, actually! Top Philadelphia comedians with no bottoms.
The first show runs 7-8:20. Doors open at 6 for early drinks. The second show runs 9-10:20. Doors open at 8:40, and the bar will stay open after the show for those who wish to mingle. This event is 21+.
There are two different line-ups at the 7pm and 9pm shows, each with five or six comics plus the host, Billy Procida. This won’t be a bunch of wacky exhibitionist open mikers — these are some of Philadelphia’s funniest!
The safety and comfort of our performers and guests is our top priority. Do not approach comics or contact them online with sexual language or a suggestive tone. The best compliment you can say is: “You were so funny.” If you’re ‘excited’ to see comedians naked, that’s okay! Just keep that thought to yourself in your head where it doesn’t hurt anyone. You don’t want to hurt someone, right? And if you’re excited to see a naked comedy show, hey, this note isn’t even for you. You’re going to have such a fun night!
**Audience members’ phones will not be allowed out during the show. Strictly enforced.**
***All refund requests will be granted up to 24 hrs before the event. If you want to utilize your ticket for another show, message the organizer to make that change for no additional cost.***

MINKA at Johnny Brenda's
2025-08-02 20:00 - 23:30 | Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19125, United States
MINKA returns to Johnny Brenda’s in Fishtown for a night of debauchery – it’s their vinyl record release party and they’re pulling out all the stops. Expect a nonstop funk fueled party. Also featuring Gina Zo.

Philly’s Very Own Drake Night Presented by Elevated Hospitality
2025-08-02 20:30 - 2025-08-03 00:00 | Ben Franklin Yacht, 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Join us for a very special Drake Night OPEN BAR Yacht Party hosted by the one and only @certifiedjared presented by @elevatedhospitality_ on Saturday, August 2nd from 8:30 pm
to 12:30am aboard @benfranklinyacht
(Boarding from
8:30-9:30pm and cruising from 9:30-12:30am)
We’ll cruise the cities beautiful skyline while enjoying the 6 gods one of a kind catalog with sounds curated by @checkospinz & @iamdjxclusive
Along with the 4 hour open bar we are also offering “A Night at Carbone” live cooking culinary concept by @theguestlistdining where guests will be able to enjoy chef curated or custom pastas. And yes, we’ll have plenty of spicy vodka sauce on deck
Tickets will drop tommorow Saturday, July 25th at 1pm EST

Open Bar Drake Night on the Ben Franklin Yacht
2025-08-02 20:30 - 2025-08-03 00:00 | *See Description for Venues and Showtimes, Philadelphia, United States
Join us for a very special Drake Night OPEN BAR Yacht Party hosted by the one and only @certifiedjared presented by @elevatedhospitality_ on Saturday, August 2nd from 8:30 pm
to 12:30am aboard @benfranklinyacht
(Boarding from
8:30-9:30pm and cruising from 9:30-12:30am)
We’ll cruise the cities beautiful skyline while enjoying the 6 gods one of a kind catalog with sounds curated by @checkospinz & @iamdjxclusive
Along with the 4 hour open bar we are also offering “A Night at Carbone” live cooking culinary concept by
@theguestlistdining where guests will be able to enjoy chef curated or custom pastas. And yes, we’ll have plenty of spicy vodka sauce on deck.

Drake Night Yacht Party
2025-08-02 20:30 - 2025-08-03 00:00 | Ben Franklin Yacht, 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States

Budapest Grand Prix™ Watch Party @ F1® Arcade
2025-08-03 08:00 - 11:00 | F1® Arcade Philadelphia, 1330 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
The just-opened F1® Arcade Philadelphia will be airing the Budapest Grand Prix™ on Sunday, August 3. Doors open at 8AM, with a screening of the race live starting at 9AM across massive display screens. Open-to-the-public tickets are available for purchase and include reserved seating in an exclusive Grandstand area, tokens for beer, wine, bubbles, and unlimited sharing plates (selected items), live entertainment throughout the venue, and open sim racing from one hour before the race starts until the end of the Watch Party.

National Rum Month cocktail passport
2025-08-05 08:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 | Various Locations, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Rum enthusiasts, your time has come!
We’re celebrating National Rum Month throughout August with the @botldpa Cocktail Passport sponsored by @palanterum and @oxbowrumdistillery, along with 14 bars and restaurants in the City in addition to @botldmidtown and our Rittenhouse location.
Visit participating partners to pick up your passport, enjoy special programming and menu additions that range from time-honored preparations like Lost Times’ Dark n’ Stormy featuring their house made ginger beer to the creative genius of @harmtender_ and @crftybartender.
Collect all 16 stamp then turn your passport in by 9/14 at either BOTLD location and you’ll be entered to win a BOTLD prize pack featuring Pa’Lante #ReposadoRum, Pa’Lante #CaffeRum, Oxbow Estate White Rum, and Oxbox #BarrelAged #StraightRum, along with merch & more.
Participating locations:
BOTLD RH (Bottle purchase only)
BOTLD Midtown
Corio
Bar Hygge
a.Bar/Kitchen
Int’l Bar
Khyber Pass
Ranstead Room
Lost Time Brew Co.
Sam Gritz Public House
Rex
Doom Bar
Bolo
Two Locals
Franklin Bar
Sacred Vice

Shells of Liberty Oyster Bash
2025-08-05 15:00 - 19:30 | Carpenters’ Hall, 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
On National Oyster Day, Carpenters’ Hall and Fishtown Seafood will host the inaugural “Shells of Liberty Oyster Bash” in Philadelphia’s Historic District.
This new two-part event throws it back to the Revolutionary era when oysters were the snack of choice for the Founding Fathers. In the 1700s, these briny bites were the original fast food, with shells paving city streets. By the 1800s, Philly boasted 379 oyster houses and devoured 300 million oysters a year.
Shuck the Crown and Shellebrate:
3–5 p.m.: Family Fun, Fresh Oysters, and Free Tours
Dive into games, crafts, and hands-on history outside in Carpenters’ Court, learn about oysters with the Independence Seaport Museum, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (which will be recycling oyster shells all day!), and Bayshore Center, slurp up freshly shucked local oysters (available for purchase), and enjoy free tours of Carpenters’ Hall—walk-ins welcome!
5:30–7:30 p.m.: 21+ Bash Inside the Hall
Sip, savor, and mingle with drinks from Triple Bottom Brewing, sample a dozen local oysters, handpicked by Fishtown Seafood’s Bryan Szeliga (oyster supplier to top Philly restaurants), explore the Hall and catch pop-up talks connecting oysters, the Revolution, and the Founders, featuring professor of American history and urban studies, Dr. Stephen Nepa. Proceeds benefit Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. Tickets: $75, includes one beer and 12 oysters (with additional drinks and food available for purchase)
For one delicious day, Old City is your oyster.

National Night Out at WBC
2025-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Wissahickon Brewing Co., 3705 W. School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
The Wissahickon Brewing Co. (WBC), City of Philadelphia and East Falls Town Watch will host a community National Night Out at WBC, a community get-together. Community residents will observe the annual National Night Out promoting safety awareness and crime prevention. A serious topic will be recognized with a fun family event to bring neighborhoods together for free water ice & pretzels and photos on fire trucks for the kids, and beer sampling for the adults. National Night Out locally is an annual community outreach-crime prevention initiative designed to build safer, stronger communities. It is hosted by the Philadelphia Police Department and community partners like Wissahickon Brewing Co. who gather for block parties, cookouts, safety demonstrations, and youth-friendly activities. Established in 2017, the Wissahickon Brewing Co. is owned locally by Roxborough’s Tim Gill and his children and is an award-winning 15-barrel full-production authentic craft brewery. It will donate its facility, staff and beer for the event.

Come As You Are // FREE YOGA FOR NEWBIES, SKEPTICS & SELF-PROCLAIMED NON-YOGIS
2025-08-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Muse Yoga & Fitness, 1513 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Been thinking about trying yoga but not sure where to start? Feeling stiff, skeptical, or like you’re one shrimp-shaped Zoom call away from a full-body cramp?

This free, beginner-friendly workshop is for you.
Led by Muse founder Maggie Greene, this easygoing class will introduce you to yoga in a way that’s actually accessible. No pressure, no judgment — just simple movements to help you feel better in your body, breathe deeper, and reset your routine. Whether you’re returning after a long break or brand new to the mat, you’ll be met with encouragement, not expectations.
Expect:

Mobility + posture work to relieve tension and stress

Foundational movements with plenty of options

An easy, down-to-earth vibe (not a performance)

All are welcome — especially if you’re tight, tired, or totally new. This is your invitation to start (or start over) with confidence.

Green Philly & Green Drinks Happy Hour
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Eakins Oval, 2601 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Join Green Philly, in collaboration with Green Drinks and Green Investment Strategies, to present a sustainability-focused happy hour at The 2025 Oval! Connect with local changemakers, eco-enthusiasts, and sustainable organizations who are making Philly a cleaner, greener place to lives.
Whether you’re deep into composting or just curious about how to live a little lighter on the earth, this is your chance to meet the folks leading Philly’s sustainability movement—all while enjoying great vibes and even better cocktails.
Green Philly will host a Pop-up newsroom, where you can share story ideas, sustainability questions, and what you want to see covered across our platforms.

WHHYYY??? An Evening of Sing-along & Overdue Processing
2025-08-06 19:00 - 20:30 | FringeArts, 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
WHHYYY??? An Evening of Sing-along & Overdue Processing
Presented by The Bearded Ladies Cabaret in association with FringeArts
Directed by Eric Jaffe
Join the Bearded Ladies for a series of sing-along shows promoting healing, resistAHHHHnce, and coming together through the power of—oh fuck it, we just want to sing. Set your escapism and denial to music with rousing group renditions of songs that have nothing to do with fascism led by The Bearded Ladies Cabaret, whose work has been hailed by Fox News as “government waste.” Sing-along or scream on pitch or just scream!
By the time this 75-minute show is over, you will have survived another 75 minutes.
Hosted by Sam Rise (additional hosts to be announced!)
TICKETS
$0-40 Pay What You Can | $50 Table Seats
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
at FringeArts (140 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106)

Content Transparency: This event is not oriented towards children however, they are welcome to join! Expect PG-13 content (suggestive and/or strong language, themes of political anxiety and existential dread). Singing-along will be optional but plentiful.

The Danny Rumph Classic Tournament
2025-08-07 - 2025-08-11 | Drexel University’s Daskalakis Athletic Center, 3301 Market St., Philadelphia, 19104, United States
The Danny Rumph Classic is going big for its 20th year, beginning on Thursday, August 7, 2025, through August 11, 2025, at Drexel University’s Daskalakis Athletic Center. Presented by the Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation, this premier cause-driven basketball tournament features 18 games aimed at raising awareness of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and funding lifesaving heart screenings and defibrillator access in underserved communities across Philadelphia.
The schedule for August 7 includes:
6:00 PM – Men’s First game
7:00 PM – Men’s Second game
8:00 PM – Men’s Third game
9:00 PM – Men’s Fourth game
The schedule for August 8 includes:
6:00 PM – Men’s First game
7:00 PM – Men’s Second game
8:00 PM – Men’s Third game
9:00 PM – Men’s Fourth game
The schedule for August 9 includes:
1:00 PM – First game
2:00 PM – Second game
3:00 PM – Women’s Pro Game 1
4:00 PM – Women’s Pro Game 2
The schedule for August 10 includes:
11:00 AM – Next Bright Star Kids Clinic
12:00 PM – Rumph Alumni Game
2:00 PM – Women’s Pro Championship
2:00 PM – Semi-Final Game 1
3:00 PM – Semi-Final Game 2
The schedule for August 11 includes:
4:00 PM – Outdoor Festival Set Up
7:00 PM – Boys Middle School Showcase Game (20 min Scrimmage)
7:00 PM – Girls Middle School Showcase Game (20 min Scrimmage)
7:30 PM – Championship Game

Junior League of Philadelphia New Member Interest Session
2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Sterling Pig Brewery, 609 W State Rd, Media, PA, 19063, United States
The Junior League of Philadelphia is seeking dedicated prospective members who share its mission of promoting women’s empowerment within the community. The JLP will be hosting new member interest sessions throughout the summer where prospective members will hear from current members about JLP’s mission, key community service initiatives, and “why” they joined!

NEW! Wine & Cake Pop Pairing
2025-08-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
NEW! Wine & Cake Pop Pairing – Have Your Wine And Eat Cake, Too.
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
Thursday, August 7, 7 pm
Have your wine and eat cake too! Get ready to indulge in an evening of delicious handcrafted cake pops from our friends at, Brown’s Handcrafted Confections, paired alongside our decadent wines.
Treat yourself to a tasty evening!. Reservations required.
Cost: $40 per person. See website for details and reservations: www.crossingvineyards.com

Pitch-A-Friend Free Singles Event at Love City Brewing
2025-08-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Love City Brewing, 1023 Hamilton St., Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States
Join Us for an Evening of Fun, Connections & Laughter!
Whether you’re pitching a friend or just here to mingle, this night is all about meeting amazing singles and having a fantastic time.
How It Works:
Want to pitch your friend?
Sign up in advance to pitch on our website. Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
Prepare a quick, light-hearted presentation about:

What makes your friend awesome
What they’re looking for in a partner

Just want to watch and mingle?
Come hang out for free! Bring your friends along to enjoy the fun and meet other fantastic singles.
After the Presentations:
Stick around for our Single Mingle Mixer! This is your chance to chat, make connections, and maybe see if sparks fly.
Cost: Free to attend!
Don’t miss out on a night of great vibes, fun connections, and awesome memories!

Indie Author Book Fair 2025
2025-08-09 10:00 - 15:00 | pennslyvania convention center, 1201 Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Presented by LiteracyNation Inc.
LiteracyNation Inc. proudly presents the Indie Author Book Fair 2025—a vibrant, free, and family-friendly celebration of literature, creativity, and community. Join us on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (1201 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA) for a powerful day of storytelling, inspiration, and connection.
This annual event is designed to bridge the gap between independent authors, libraries, and readers—bringing fresh, diverse voices into public spaces where they are often underrepresented. It is a unique opportunity for the public to engage directly with indie authors who are boldly self-publishing their work and reshaping the literary landscape with stories that challenge, uplift, and inspire.
More than just a book fair, this event is a platform for marginalized voices to be seen and heard, offering a space where all stories matter. Guests will enjoy live author readings, book signings, panel discussions, and the chance to build real connections with the writers behind the words.
To foster a love of reading for all ages, the fair also features family-friendly entertainment including a magic show, face painting, and giveaways.
At the heart of it all is LiteracyNation Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to advancing literacy and equity by increasing access to books, amplifying underrepresented authors, and promoting lifelong reading. The Indie Author Book Fair is part of LiteracyNation’s mission to create inclusive literary spaces and empower communities through the written word.
Come celebrate storytelling, discover new authors, and be part of a movement that connects creators, libraries, and communities—one book at a time.

Spotlight Tour: Transcending Thresholds: Archaeology of Service Spaces
2025-08-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Cliveden of the National Trust, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Part of the Transcending Thresholds initiative to study, restore and interpret the service spaces at Cliveden, this tour discusses the archaeological artifacts found in the kitchen well during the Well and Pump Restoration Project and the architectural archaeology work performed on the pantry and quarters above the Kitchen, and how these discoveries will affect the restoration and interpretation of these spaces.
Cliveden interns Megan Hosie and Camilla Meeker will discuss their work in presentations in the Barn. Megan will explain the process of cataloguing and analyzing the archaeological artifacts found during the well shaft excavation; some of these artifacts will be on display. Camilla will detail the archaeology work done in the pantry and kitchen quarters and lead visitors on a brief tour of the pantry to see the work in person. Come prepared to walk around the site; closed toe shoes are recommended.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online or in person on August 9th. $20 general admission; $10 for 19119 and 19144 residents, Cliveden members, and National Trust members.
The Well Restoration Project is supported by a Keystone Construction Grant from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Transcending Thresholds has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.

*Assembly Required – Designer Toy Art Festival
2025-08-09 11:00 - 17:00 | 23rd St. Armory, 22 S 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
For the first time ever… art toy culture comes to Philadelphia with cutting edge independent toy creators at The Designer Toy Art Festival. As the premiere destination for independent designer, bootleg and art toy artists and collectors from across North America, the successful *Assembly Required event team shows up with pop culture powerhouse GoHero and local creative agency POP Solutions, to bring over 100 indie brands together for a unique experience. Honoring this melting pot of artistic expression, inspired by pop culture and street art, the exhibition starts August 1st with creative events, food, music, entertainment, and leads to the main event August 9-10, at the historic 23rd Street Armory.

Aiyah Art Market
2025-08-09 11:00 - 17:00 | aiyah, 1809 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States
Every month we fill our shop’s secret garden with 15+ local vendors and artists, a food vendor, and live music from local musicians all day long! It’s free, all ages, and dog friendly. We have a cute seating area in the garden that’s perfect for posting up with drinks and snacks to enjoy the vibes.

Celebrate Norway Free Family Day
2025-08-10 12:00 - 16:00 | American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19145, United States
Join us for a Free Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum, all about Norway! In conjunction with our balcony exhibit, Across the Atlantic: Sloopers and the First Organized Emigration from Norway to America, families can learn about Norwegian culture with craft activities throughout the Museum galleries. Try out Norwegian folk art including rosemaling and different styles of paper crafting, and experience some early Scandinavian Viking life by making your own Viking shield and dressing up like a Viking!

Walk-ins are welcome but help us plan with your RSVP.

Sip N' Paint.
2025-08-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
Sip N’ Paint.
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
Sunday, August 10, 2 pm
Join us for a fun-filled event where you can let your creativity flow! Get ready to create custom wine glasses that will be sure to impress your friends at your next wine night!
Come on a date, with friends, or even alone! No skills are needed! The guided experience includes all necessary materials and two hand painted wine glasses (to keep!).
Drink specials and light bites available for purchase from the bar.
Cost: $45 per person. See website for details and reservations: www.crossingvineyards.com.

Cadence in the Clouds
2025-08-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Level 28, AKA University City, Cira Centre South, 2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Cadence in the Clouds is a new kind of industry night here in the City of Brotherly Love! This unique concert experience is made to celebrate the dreamers and creatives of Philadelphia. Cadence in the Clouds is not just a show; it showcases multiple avenues of the arts while putting multiple tools and resources for Philly artists in one room where they can connect through music, art, and new memories to foster collaboration and helping one another further their careers. We want to show artists that they don’t need to go to New York or Los Angeles to thrive in their artistic endeavors, they can do it right here with the right resources.
The night begins at 6 PM, at the Level 28 in University City. We have tapped in with local artists and entrepreneurs of all types to create the event, encouraging collaboration and partnership to help make dreams happen. DJ Bear-One will be setting the tone for the night, spinning all of Hip-Hop’s finest. Kuf Knots and Christine Elise, a dynamic harpist and rapper/producer duo will be performing an electric set, and will be followed up by Every Ave, a soulful rapper ready to rep his city. You will also be able to enjoy an incredible bar with specialty cocktails for purchase, as well as complementary bites. Tickets are limited so make sure to purchase them soon!
What tickets include:
DJ Bear-One, responsible for some of Hip-Hop’s greatest staples, from Bahamadia to Freeway.
A performance from Kuf Knots and Christine Elise, as well as Every Ave.
$5 artist bios through Spice on the Beat
1 song submission per artist for the opportunity to hear their song spun throughout the night
1 submission for the chance to win a 2 hour recording session with an engineer OR a 2 hour live DIY rehearsal at The Boom Room
Art from snapkrackart
Exclusive specialty cocktails created by award-winning bartender Tony Jimenez
Complimentary bites from Dream Catering Philly
Complimentary sweets from Piped Dreams Vintage & Specialty Cakes
A live auction featuring local art, studio sessions, Hip-Hop memorabilia, and other surprises
and so much more!
To stay updated about the event, make sure to follow us on Instagram @cadenceintheclouds

Mariah Rigg Presents EXTINCTION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD: STORIES at H&H Books
2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:00 | The Head and the Hand, 2230 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
We’re delighted to welcome Mariah Rigg to H&H Books to celebrate the release of her debut short story collection, EXTINCTION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD: STORIES, described as “a stunning portrait of Hawai’i–and a powerful meditation on family, queer love, and community amid imperialism and environmental collapse.”
This short reading and conversation will take place on August 12 at 7 PM, followed by a brief Q&A and book signing.
EXTINCTION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD will be available in-store at H&H Books beginning on the book’s pub date (8/5) and is available for preorder on our ecommerce site.
Read more about the book—and Mariah—below!
About the book:
An older man grapples with the American weapons research conducted on a neighboring island that reverberates through his entire life. A pregnant woman seeks belonging while poaching flowers in the rainforest with her partner’s mother. Two teenage girls find love during a summer spent on Midway Atoll. A young woman returns home to O’ahu following a breakup and reconnects with her estranged father and the island itself.
Linked by both place and character, Mariah Rigg’s ten stories in EXTINCTION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD illuminate the exotification and commodification of Hawai’i in the American mythos and mark the arrival of an exciting new voice in contemporary fiction.
“Rigg’s voice is sharp and engrossing, her characters cunning but affable. This is climate fiction at its most humane and emotionally rich.” — Vulture, “28 Books We Can’t Wait to Read This Summer”
“Rigg is an absolutely beautiful writer and a master of subtext; the conversations between her characters crackle with history and deep feelings. . . . A gorgeous, compelling collection that unspools the little-known history of Hawai’i and shows how queerness operates in the furthest-flung American state.” — Oprah Daily, “8 Pride Month Books that Celebrate Queer Joy”
About the Author:
Mariah Rigg is a Samoan-Haole who was born and raised on the island of O‘ahu. Her chapbook, ALL HAT, NO CATTLE was published by Bull City Press in 2023. She is the recipient of fellowships and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, MASS MoCA, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, The Mount, Oregon Literary Arts, Carolyn Moore Writers’ House, and Lambda Literary. She holds an MFA from the University of Oregon and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she teaches writing. In the fall, she will be a visiting fellow at Mount Holyoke College.
Questions? Email events@theheadandthehand.com with any questions and follow us @theheadandthehand on Instagram.

Independence Historical Trust presents: Pawtriot Yappy Hour
2025-08-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Pemberton Building Garden – located off Chestnut Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets along the cobblestone path., PA, United States
Happy (or Yappy!) Hour is the opportunity for pet owners and their dogs to socialize with others who love Philadelphia’s National Park. Events will have an activity created with owners’ puppers in mind. During the program, owners can even take the oath and become an official B.A.R.K. Ranger at Independence National Historical Park. Refreshments will be available for dogs and their humans.

Tuft Stuff
2025-08-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Design Gym, 1714 N. Mascher Street, Philadelphia, 19122, United States
We think that beverage of yours needs a buddy–a coaster! Make that two!
We’ll explore the design process from concept to production to go home with our very own pair of coasters. If you haven’t tried tufting before, now’s your chance in this design experience of discovery and exploration.
What to expect: We’ll talk to Jayquan and his own journey with tufting, sketch and design our own coasters, learn how to use the tools, and tuft a pair of coasters about 4-inches in diameter to take home.

Cheese & Beer tasting w/ Perrystead Dairy & Human Robot
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | human robot, 1710 N 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19122
BEER + CHEESE A WINNING COMBO
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Our neighbors down the street just so happen to be award winning world class cheesemakers @perrysteaddairy We’ve always been in absolute awe over the craftsmanship of their cheeses and were thrilled when they approached us about working together. We want to kick off this partnership with a BEER + CHEESE tasting event at our 5th St. tasting room.
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We’ll pair 4 of their amazing cheeses with 4 of our hand selected beers. Both Yoav, Perrystead Dairy’s founder and head cheesemaker, and Andrew, our head brewer and partner will be on hand to guide you through this tasting.
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The event will take place on August 13th from 6pm-8pm. Tickets are available on our website and are extremely limited! Don’t hesitate to purchase, this will sell out fast!

Pitch-A-Friend
2025-08-14 08:00 - 22:00 | Ladder 15, 2828 memphis st., Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
