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Chikondi Rose (right), of North Philadelphia, dances in the street during the 49th annual Odunde Festival in Philadelphia, on Sunday, June 9, 2024.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Happy Hour at the Air Grille Garden at Dilworth Park on the west side of City Hall June 1, 2022, as the summertime afterwork Center City District SIPS are back with $6 cocktails, $5 wine, $4 beer and half-priced appetizers every Wednesday from 4:30 -7 p.m. Dozens of local bars and restaurants will offer weekly discounts this summer, as workers return to the office and have the opportunity to socialize with colleagues after hours with the revival of Philadelphia’s favorite happy-hour tradition.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Derrick Walker, of Grays Ferry, and Nikki Guynn, of Upper Dublin, are out on a date at Spruce Street Harbor Park on Aug., 14, 2021.

This waterfront boardwalk is Philly’s best summer hangout. It opens this week.

Spectators watch as a group from Pace Roofing climb the greased pole during the Italian Market Festival in Philadelphia on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival 2025: Everything you need to know

Chef Dionicio Jiménez serves shrimp and chapulines (grasshopper) tacos at Cantina La Martina in Philadelphia, Pa., on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Grasshopper tacos, ant soup, crunchy crickets, and more edible bugs in Philly

The album art for Lucy Dacus' new album, "Forever Is a Feeling," will be on view at the Barnes Foundation this week. The oil on canvas is by Will St. John. Dacus wrote part of her new album while visiting the Barnes Foundation.

The Barnes Foundation inspired some of Lucy Dacus’ new album. Now it’ll showcase her portrait for a limited time.

The Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival is a beloved street food festival on the main strip of Manayunk. This year will feature more than 100 vendors, six live bands, and retail shopping on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

21 must-attend Philadelphia spring markets and street festivals in 2025

On the Fabric Row sidewalk in Philadelphia.

The best local alternatives to Joann Fabrics in Philadelphia and the suburbs

Visitors at the entrance garden to the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Everything you need to know about the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

Kyle Schwarber Bobble Figurine giveaway for the Saturday, June 14 game versus the Toronto Blue Jays available this 2025 season.

BOGO Dog Night, Kyle Schwarber Bobbles, and retro gear for Phillies giveaways in 2025