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Here’s Our Top Picks of Things to do This Week in Philly
Aug. 10th | 6 pm | National Mechanics
Science on Tap is a monthly science café in Philadelphia for anyone who is interested in getting together with other people to discuss a range of engaging science topics. It’s held at National Mechanics, a relaxed, convivial bar in Old City, and features a brief, informal presentation by a scientist or other expert followed by lively conversation.
Science After Hours Presents: Science + Art
Aug. 11th | 7-10 pm | Franklin Institute
Science After Hours Presents: Science + Art Art and science collide at this multi disciplinary Science After Hours. Use your creative and your critical thinking skills and discover how art and science have inspired each other throughout the ages.
P.M @ P.M Summer Nights Concert Series Ft. Trinidelphia
Aug. 12th | 5-8 pm |Penn Museum
Trinidelphia has been pleasing local audiences since 2005 with a perfect combination of American and Caribbean styles. Fusing Trinidadian Soca and Calypso with Latin jazz, reggae, salsa, and American top 40, they have developed a sound all their own. Their unique and rhythmic arrangements of jazz and popular songs cast the steelpan in fresh new light, pushing the stylistic and artistic boundaries of an often-typecast instrument.
Aug. 13-15th | Helium Comedy Club
Christopher Titus is best known for his autobiographical TV show “Titus.” A veteran of the comedy industry, with three comedy albums and starred in four one-hour specials for Comedy Central. Titus has the unique ability of turning dysfunctional family dynamics into a badge of honor. He is raw, real and most of all, funny.
Movie Night on the Schuylkill Banks Presents: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Aug. 13th | 8-10 pm | Grays Ferry Crescent Esplanade
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 13). The screen will be set up on the paved esplanade area along the river by Schuylkill Avenue and Wharton Street.
Screening Under the Stars: Lego Movie
Aug. 13 | 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. 14th | 7 pm | The Wells Fargo Center
“Mötley Crüe’s Final Tour has been a massive global success and a true testament to the popularity of this legendary rock band,” says Rick Franks, Live Nation’s Regional President of North American Concerts. “New Year’s Eve 2015 will mark the end of an era in rock history but there’s no doubt that Mötley Crüe’s music will influence generations of artists for years to come.”
Aug. 14th | 9-11 pm | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Don’t miss Shooting Stars & S’mores. More than 60 meteors shoot through the sky every hour during the Perseid Meteor shower – so join us to watch these falling stars. A new moon on August 14 means conditions will be perfect to see this natural phenomenon. We’ll use telescopes to take a close look at planets and stars. Afterward, relax fireside for s’mores and stories.
Movies at Franklin Square – Dolphin Tale
Aug. 15th | 7-11 pm | Franklin Square
Movies at Franklin Square- Dolphin Tale. Have a splashing good time at this FREE screening of Dolphin Tale on the Great Lawn. Movie admission is free. Tickets required for Philly Mini Golf and the Parx Liberty Carousel.
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire – Heart and Soul Tour 2015
Aug. 15th | 7:30 pm | Susquehanna Bank Center
Don’t miss the Chicago And Earth, Wind & Fire – Heart And Soul Tour 2015!
