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A U G U S T
Photo by Steve Legato
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The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.,
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.278.7200 | www.barnesfoundation.org
First Friday! Light Up the Night
Join the Barnes Foundation for a performance
by Brazilian group Minas, a short talk on Nari
Ward: Sun Splashed, and an Afro-Brazilian
dance and drumming.
August 5, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Non-members
$25.00, Members FREE | Includes collection
access. | Reserve online or by phone. Cocktails
and light fare available for purchase.
Nari Ward: Entanglement
A lecture on Nari Ward’s work and the way
physical entanglement represents clashes
between cultures and hierarchies.
August 18, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Non-members
$15.00, Members FREE | Reserve online or
by phone.
A T T R A C T I O N S
ComedySportz
2030 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.comedysportzphilly.com
ComedySportz is improv comedy, played as a
sport. Two teams of improvisers compete for the
audience's laughter by playing rounds of improv
games. It's fast, smart, clean, and funny.
Saturday, 7:30 and 10:00 p.m. | Adults $18.00,
Students/Seniors/Military $15.00 | BYOB
Delaware River Waterfront Corporation
215.922.2FUN | www.delawareriverwaterfront.com
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Featuring colorful hammocks and Adirondack
chairs, oversized games of Jenga and chess,
photo spots and arcade games, it's the perfect
place to hang out. Enjoy live local music every
Thursday night.
Sunday – Thursday, open until 11:00 p.m.,
Friday – Saturday, open until 1:00 a.m. | FREE
Blue Cross River Rink Summerfest
Philadelphia’s first outdoor roller skating
rink, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest has
something for everyone! Every first Thursday,
skate to old school hip hop with Boom 107.9’s
Throwback Thursdays.
Sunday – Thursday, open until 11:00 p.m.,
Friday – Saturday, open until 1:00 a.m.
FREE | Skating Admission $3.00,
Skate Rental $10.00
Photo by M.Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia™
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.629.4026 | www.historicphiladelphia.org
First Friday Movies Under the
Stars and Stripes
Admission includes a tour of the Betsy Ross House
and a viewing of The Monster that Challenged the
World in the courtyard. Visitors are encouraged to
bring food and a bottle of wine.
August 5, 5:00 p.m. | Adults/Children $5.00
Chickie's and Pete's Waterfront Crabshack
Take a break from the SummerFest fun with
a crabshack experience on Philadelphia's
Waterfront. Enjoy some world famous Crabfries
and a refreshing beverage in the air-conditioned
dining room, or outside under the umbrella of a
picnic table.
Sunday - Thursday, open until 10:00 p.m.,
Friday and Saturday, open until Midnight
Full menu available at
delawareriverwaterfront.com.
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.236.3300 | www.easternstate.org
Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve: Criminal Courts
and Mass Incarceration
Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve will discuss how
America’s criminal courts act as a crucial gateway
for mass incarceration as a part of Eastern State
Penitentiary’s ongoing Searchlight Series.
August 2, 6:00 p.m. | FREE
The Franklin Institute
222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.448.1200 | www.fi.edu
The Science Behind Pixar
Experience a unique, first-time look into the Pixar
process, and explore the science and technology
behind some of the most beloved animated films
and their unforgettable characters.
Nightly, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Adults $19.95,
Children (Ages 3 – 11) $14.95 | General
museum admission is not included with
evening admission.
Science After Hours: Don’t Try This at Home
Sparklers and hydrogen balloons? Liquid
nitrogen and soap? We’ve stocked up on safety
goggles for our most explosive night yet. Join us
in the danger zone as we implode, blow up, and
shock the night away.
August 9, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Non-members
$15.00, Members $10.00 | Ages 21+
3D Printing Workshop
Join The Franklin Institute for an innovative
3D printing workshop and learn how to turn
those designs you’ve imagined into physical
formations with just the click of a button!
August 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Non-members
$50.00, Members $40.00
Rental laptops available for $20.00.
Night Skies in the Observatory: Asteroids,
Comets, and Meteors
View celestial objects in the night sky, including
stars, planets, nebulae, and if conditions are
right, a galaxy or two, from 5 different rooftop
telescopes in the Observatory.
August 11, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Non-members $5.00, Members FREE
Max Major’s THINK AGAIN
Max Major comes with a new mind reading
and magic experience! Max Major will use a
combination of magic, psychology, hypnosis,
and suggestion to demonstrate the untapped
powers of the mind.
August 26 and 27, 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Admission starting at $25.00
Franklin Square
6th & Race sts., Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.629.4026 | www.historicphiladelphia.org
Putt through the crack of the Liberty Bell at Philly
Mini Golf and take a spin on the beautiful carousel.
Sunday – Thursday, open until 9:00 p.m.; Friday
and Saturday, open until 10:00 p.m. | Parx Liberty
Carousel: Adults/Children (Ages 3+) $3.00
Philly Mini Golf: Adults $9.00, Children $7.00
Saturday Night at the Movies
in Franklin Square
Bring a blanket and enjoy Star Wars: The
Force Awakens or watch Aladdin on the Great
Lawn! Tickets are required for the Parx Liberty
Carousel and Philly Mini Golf.
August 6 and 20, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. | FREE
Dhyana Yoga Presents FREE Outdoor Yoga
Bring a Yoga mat or a big towel to practice on, some
water, and your friends to stretch and tone your way
through the summer with Dhyana Yoga!
Mondays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. | FREE
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.413.8655 | www.phillyseaport.org
Deck
Enjoy sweeping views of the Delaware River
from our new Beer Garden, playground,
designated for kid-friendly activities and water
games, and terrace.
Thursday and Friday, open until 10:00 p.m.;
Saturday, open until 11:00 p.m.; Sunday, open
until 6:00 p.m. | FREE
Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia™
Extended Hours Aboard the Historic Ships
Experience National Historic Landmark ships,
Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna, open
late throughout the summer.
Thursday – Saturday, open until 8:00 p.m.
Adults $16.00,
Children/Seniors/Students $12.00
Paddle Penn’s Landing
Row, Row, Row Your Boat! Enjoy the
waterfront in a swan boat, rowboat, or kayak
right on the water.
Nightly, open until 8:00 p.m. (weather
permitting) | Rentals begin at $5.00 per
half-hour | Schedule subject to change.
James A. Michener Art Museum
138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
215.340.9800 | www.michenerartmuseum.org
Summer Concert Series
Join music ensemble, Trinadelphia, for an
unforgettable night of Caribbean music featuring a
blend of soca, Latin jazz, salsa, and calypso music.
August 3, 7:00 p.m. | Non-members $20.00,
Members $10.00, Students (with ID) $5.00
Museum galleries and sculpture garden will
be open.
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
610.388.1000 | www.longwoodgardens.org
Longwood Beer Garden
Dine al fresco as you enjoy tasty pub fare
and Victory Brewing Company beers on tap,
including signature brews—Longwood Seasons:
Summer Zest and Longwood Seasons: Autumn
Harvest.
Thursday – Saturday, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Access to Beer Garden is FREE with
Gardens admission | Refreshments available
for purchase.
The Mütter Museum
19 S. 22nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.560.8564 | www.muttermuseum.org
Yoga in the Garden
Join us for an hour of Pilates/yoga fusion in our
beautiful and relaxing medicinal garden, using
biomechanical awareness and imagery in order
to stretch, strength, and reawaken your body.
August 15, 6:00 p.m. | Adults $15.00
Flesh & Bone: Nicole Angemi’s Birthday Party
Nicole Angemi joins Anna Dhody, forensic
anthropologist, in a comedy-filled chat about
flesh & bones and the lies that Hollywood tells
us in popular "procedural" shows like CSI,
Bones, and The Knick.
August 22, 6:30 p.m. Admission starting at $15.00
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 S. Independence Mall East,
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.923.3811 | www.nmajh.org
Pay What You Wish Wednesday Evenings
This is the only museum in the world dedicated
to telling the more than 360-year story of
Jewish life in America through the use of
interactive displays, films and artifacts.
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Closed for
private event on July 27 | Pay-what-you-wish
admission after 5:00 p.m.
One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19131
215.561.DECK (3325)| www.phillyfromthetop.com
Philadelphia’s newest attraction is also the city’s
tallest enclosed observation deck. At 883 feet up,
get a look at iconic sights and breathtaking views,
while discovering the City of Brotherly Love.
Nightly, open until 10:00 p.m.
Adults (Ages 12+) $19.00, Youth (Ages 3-11) $14.00
Parks on Tap at Franklin’s Paine Skatepark
Schuylkill Trail Connector, Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.422.3011 | www.parksontap.com
Parks on Tap brings a traveling beer garden to
Franklin’s Paine Park, complete with local craft
beers and snacks, live music, and more.
August 26 – 28, open until 10:00 p.m.
FREE programming
Refreshments available for purchase.
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
128 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
215.972.7600 | www.pafa.org/pafaafterdark
PAFA After Dark
Every Wednesday, discover America’s first art
museum and school of the fine arts! With panel
discussions, music in the galleries and more, explore
PAFA and gain a look at the creative process.
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. | FREE with
Museum Admission | Adults $15.00, Seniors/
Students $12.00, Children $10.00
Penn Museum
3260 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.898.4001 | www.penn.museum
Summer Nights Concert Series
Summertime means good tunes and great times
each week at the Penn Museum’s annual Summer
Nights Concert Series in the Museum’s courtyard!
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Public $10.00,
PennCardHolders $5.00
Museum admission included.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.,
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.763.8100 | www.philamuseum.org
T O U R S
'76 Carriage Tours
215.923.8516 | www.phillytour.com
Let '76 Carriage Company’s stately horses and
knowledgeable drivers whisk you away on a hansom carriage ride through Historic Philadelphia.
Nightly, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. (Reservations required)
Tours depart from 5th and Chestnut sts.
Prices start at $40.00 for up to 4 people
Architecture Walking Tours presented by
Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
215.546.1146 | www.preservationalliance.com
These guided tours interpret the past, present, and
future of Philadelphia’s architecture and social
history. Perfect for history buffs, fans of art, and
tourists looking to get off the beaten path!
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm. | Adults $15.00, Students
$12.00, Children (Ages 10 & under) FREE
Meeting location varies weekly.
Please see a Visitor Services Representative for
reservations and tickets.
Big Bus Tour Company
215.389.8687 | www.phillytour.com
Philly By Night
Want a taste of Historic Philadelphia under
a starry night sky? This extension of the Big
Bus tour takes riders on a city-wide tour of
Philadelphia’s most notable attractions at night.
Nightly, 8:00 p.m. | Adults/Seniors $30.00,
Children (Ages 4-12) $20.00 | Tour departs
from 12th and Filbert Streets | Tours available
in English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin,
Portuguese and Spanish
Art After 5
Stroll the galleries, have a cocktail, and dance
to the music of the Museum’s live performance
series in the beautiful Great Stair Hall.
Fridays, 5:00 – 8:45 p.m.
FREE with museum admission
Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays
Enjoy everything the Museum has to offer at
your own pace and price.
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 8:45 p.m.
Pay-What-You-Wish
Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia™
Extended Summer Hours in
Independence National Historical Park
Benjamin Franklin Museum
Market St. between 3rd & 4th sts.,
Philadelphia, PA 19106
800.537.7676 | www.nps.gov/inde
Open daily until 7:00 p.m.
Independence Mall Café
Located across the lawn from the Visitor Center
www.IndeMallCafe.com
Thursdays, open until 7:00 p.m.
Open daily until 5:00 p.m.
Independence Hall
Chestnut St. between 5th & 6th sts.,
Philadelphia, PA 19106
800.537.7676 | www.nps.gov/inde
Open daily until 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are not required to visit after 5:00 p.m.
Independence Visitor Center
6th & Market sts., Philadelphia, PA 19106
800.537.7676 | www.PHLvisitorcenter.com
Open daily until 7:00 p.m.
Big Red Pub Crawl
215.625.2509 | www.bigredpedaltours.com
Experience Philadelphia’s night scene via a Big Red
Pedicycle, an open-air, roofed 15-passenger bike;
it's an experience to remember.
Thursday – Sunday, 5:30 and 8:00 p.m.
(Reservations required) Tours depart from
216 Market St. | Adults $25.00 (Weekdays),
$29.00 (Weekends)
Bow Tie Tours
610.642.2410 | www.bowtietours.com
Love and the (First) City
Join Bow Tie Tours and explore Historic
Philadelphia to learn about the intimate lives of
the men and women who founded this country.
Thursday – Saturday, 7:00 p.m.. | 6th and
Market sts. | Adults (Ages 21+) $24.00
Tour includes complimentary beer.
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
215.413.1997 | www.ghosttour.com
Candlelight Ghost Tour
Hear tales of Philadelphia’s haunted mansions,
forgotten graveyards, and ghostly sightings of
the rich and famous.
Nightly, 7:30 p.m., Additional tour Thursday –
Saturday, 9:30 p.m. | 5th and Chestnut sts.
Adults $17.00, Children $10.00
Liberty Bell Center
6th & Market sts., Philadelphia, PA 19106
800.537.7676 | www.nps.gov/inde
Open daily until 7:00 p.m.
Ghosts of the Mansion Tour
Push aside the cobwebs of haunted
Philadelphia, and venture inside a historic
Society Hill mansion for ghostly tales of mystery
and intrigue! EMF meters are provided.
Saturdays, 8:00 p.m. | 5th and Chestnut sts.
Adults/Children $22.00
Grim Philly Twilight Tours
856.829.3100 | www.grimphilly.com
Vampires, Love, and Ghosts Tour
Adventurers are guided past more than two
dozen sites to learn of haunting stories rooted in
Philadelphia’s history.
Nightly, 7:00 p.m. | Tours depart from outside
the Independence Visitor Center,
6th and Market sts. | Adults $20.00
Bootlegger’s Ball: A Historic
and Haunted Pub Crawl
Enjoy a couple of complimentary drinks, tavern
stories, and histories as you're entertained
with the most chillingly interesting facts of
Philadelphia.
Sunday – Friday, 6:00 p.m.
Adults (Ages 21+) $40.00
Independence After Hours
215.629.4026 | www.historicphiladelphia.org
Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal at the Historic
City Tavern and sneak into Independence Hall to
witness Founding Fathers deep in discussion over
the creation of the Declaration of Independence.
Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m. | Adults $85.00,
Children (Ages 12 & under)$55.00, Seniors/
Students/Military $80.00 | Tour departs from the
Independence Visitor Center, 6th & Market Streets
Dining gratuity included in price.
Patriot Harbor Lines
www.phillybyboat.com
Take a ride on our newest yacht, Liberty, and
experience the history, the working waterfront and
the architectural greatness of Philadelphia.
Evening cruises on various dates and times
Tours beginning at $22.00 per person
Reservations required. Please see a Visitor Services
Representative for reservations and tickets.
Philly on Tap
215.280.3746
www.philadelphiaurbanadventures.com
Walk through the streets of Center City in pursuit
of Philly’s favorite local beers inside the city’s best
places to drink them.
Tuesday – Saturday, 5:00 p.m. | Tours depart from
Dilworth Park, 15th and Market sts.
Adults (Ages 21+) $49.00
Pinot Boutique
227 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.627.9463 | www.pinotboutique.com
Develop Your Wine IQ
Happy Hour plus a little extra! Enjoy FREE
samples of Pinot’s most popular snacks along
your wine tasting.
August 26, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Adults (Ages 21+) $29.00
One-Hour Segway Adventure
215.280.3746 | www.phillytourhub.com
Explore Philly's most historic neighborhoods, incredible
street art, and hidden gems on a Segway!
Nightly, 5:30 p.m. | Tours depart from the Philly
Tour Hub, 229 Arch St. | Adults (Ages 14+) $55.00
Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruises
866.455.3866 | www.spiritofphiladelphia.com
Cruise the Delaware on a ship designed to have fun
from start to finish! Spirit has it all: sightseeing,
dining and dancing, plus dozens of specialty cruises.
Monday – Thursday, 6:30 p.m.; Friday and
Saturday, 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, 5:30 p.m.
Prices vary by date
Cruises depart from 401 S. Columbus Blvd.
Please see a Visitor Services Representative for
reservations and tickets.
Tippler’s Tour: Ben’s Kites & Flights
215.629.4026 | www.historicphiladelphia.org
Toast with Dr. Benjamin Franklin as he joins part of
the tour and guests hear stories and talk with the
Founding Father.
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. | Adults $45.00, Students/
Seniors/Military $40.00 | Ages 21+ only | Tour
departs from the Independence Visitor Center,
6th & Market Streets
Wine Glass Paint Night
Wine and art come together. Create your
own painted wine glass with the help of an
experienced instructor, the creative mind behind
St. Clair Art. Oh, plus we’ll be serving wine!
August 11, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Adults (Ages 21+) $29.00
Philly Food & Wine Pairings
Our most popular wine class! Let us guide you
through a tasting of quintessential Philadelphia
foods paired perfectly with our local wines.
August 19, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Adults (Ages 21+) $35.00
Daily service
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Twilight Tours of Independence National
Historical Park
215.965.2305 | www.nps.gov
Discover the stories of America’s Birthplace, learn
about the men and women who forged our nation
and understand how it is all relevant to today.
Beginning June 15, Nightly, 6:00 p.m. | Tours
depart from Independence Visitor Center,
6th and Market Sts. | FREE
T H E A T E R
Merriam Theater
250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
For tickets, visit kimmelcenter.org or call
215.731.3333
Bring it! Live | August 5
Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally | August 20
The Mann Center
5201 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
For tickets, visit www.manncenter.org or call
215.546.7900
S P O R T S
Philadelphia Phillies
215.463.1000 | www.phillies.com
Tickets available for sale at Fan Pass Kiosk at
Independence Visitor Center.
August 2 ..........San Francisco Giants ....... 7:05 p.m.
August 3 ..........San Francisco Giants ....... 7:05 p.m.
August 12 ........Colorado Rockies ............. 7:05 p.m.
August 13 ........Colorado Rockies ............. 7:05 p.m.
August 16 ........Los Angeles Dodgers ....... 7:05 p.m.
August 17 ........Los Angeles Dodgers ....... 7:05 p.m.
August 18 ........Los Angeles Dodgers ....... 7:05 p.m.
August 19 ........St. Louis Cardinals ........... 7:05 p.m.
August 20 ........St. Louis Cardinals ........... 7:05 p.m.
August 29 ........Washington Nationals ...... 7:05 p.m.
August 30 ........Washington Nationals ...... 7:05 p.m.
August 31 ........Washington Nationals ...... 7:05 p.m.
Philadelphia Union
877.218.6466 | www.philadelphiaunion.com
August 20 ........Toronto FC ....................... 7:00 p.m.
August 27 ........Sporting Kansas City........ 7:00 p.m.
Phillip Phillips and Matt Nathanson | August 9
Shawn Mendes | August 14
Blues Traveler and The Wallflowers | August 21
XPN Welcomes Bonnie Raitt | August 26
Ms. Lauryn Hill | August 27
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