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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

Drummers from Batala Philly, an all-percussion, community band that plays Samba Reggae music from Salvador, Bahia, and Brazil warms up the crowd before the march up Walnut Street as thousands of people celebrate queerness and the start of Pride Month at the Pride March and Festival in Center City Sunday, June 4, 2023.

A packed weekend of parades, races, and festivals will bring major traffic disruptions

Detail of two female "urau" (courtesans) on a ceremonial house post carved by artist Karopungi in the Eastern Solomon Islands, on display at the Temple Anthropology Laboratory and Museum on March 24, 2025. The newly renovated space opened as a public museum on April 1.

After hiding in plain sight for 50 years, a ‘new’ museum opens in Philadelphia

Wendy Scharfman as Daisy Werthan and Johnnie Hobbs Jr. as Hoke Colebum in Walnut Street Theatre's "Driving Miss Daisy."

Walnut Theatre’s ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ is a play about interracial friendship that doesn’t delve deep enough

Nic Rouleau and ensemble in the Walnut Street Theatre's "Elf the Musical."

Walnut Street Theatre’s ‘Elf’ is a shiny, bright reminder of the spirit of Christmas

Find a 14-ounce beef Wellington at Jansen in Mount Airy for a take-and-bake holiday package.

Where to get holiday takeout for Hanukkah, Seven Fishes, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve

Christmas Village in Philadelphia at LOVE Park and City Hall’s Dilworth Park. The open-air holiday market features more than 120 rustic wooden cottages trimmed in festive lights and housing vendors selling goods from around the world, along with food and live entertainment.

The region’s 20 best Christmas villages and holiday markets

From left: Jordan Bellow, Taysha Marie Canales, Jaime Maseda, Alana Raquel Bowers, and Sarah Gliko in "The Comeuppance" at the Wilma Theater.

‘The Comeuppance’ at the Wilma is a probable antidote to our existential dread

Greater Philadelphia YMCA turkey trotters celebrate the start of their annual race.

Turkey trots happening in Philly this Thanksgiving

Max Gallagher plays Liam in Inis Nua's "Drip," which is playing at Fergie’s Pub. Admission includes a free glass of beer or wine, and a savory British pie.

‘Drip’ celebrates the small joys of life, with a pie on the side

Linc food

Where to eat and drink at Lincoln Financial Field

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

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 week

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.

A packed weekend of parades, races, and festivals will bring major traffic disruptions

Drummers from Batala Philly, an all-percussion, community band that plays Samba Reggae music from Salvador, Bahia, and Brazil warms up the crowd before the march up Walnut Street as thousands of people celebrate queerness and the start of Pride Month at the Pride March and Festival in Center City Sunday, June 4, 2023.

After hiding in plain sight for 50 years, a ‘new’ museum opens in Philadelphia

Detail of two female "urau" (courtesans) on a ceremonial house post carved by artist Karopungi in the Eastern Solomon Islands, on display at the Temple Anthropology Laboratory and Museum on March 24, 2025. The newly renovated space opened as a public museum on April 1.

Walnut Theatre’s ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ is a play about interracial friendship that doesn’t delve deep enough

Wendy Scharfman as Daisy Werthan and Johnnie Hobbs Jr. as Hoke Colebum in Walnut Street Theatre's "Driving Miss Daisy."

Walnut Street Theatre’s ‘Elf’ is a shiny, bright reminder of the spirit of Christmas

Nic Rouleau and ensemble in the Walnut Street Theatre's "Elf the Musical."

Where to get holiday takeout for Hanukkah, Seven Fishes, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve

Find a 14-ounce beef Wellington at Jansen in Mount Airy for a take-and-bake holiday package.

The region’s 20 best Christmas villages and holiday markets

Christmas Village in Philadelphia at LOVE Park and City Hall’s Dilworth Park. The open-air holiday market features more than 120 rustic wooden cottages trimmed in festive lights and housing vendors selling goods from around the world, along with food and live entertainment.

‘The Comeuppance’ at the Wilma is a probable antidote to our existential dread

From left: Jordan Bellow, Taysha Marie Canales, Jaime Maseda, Alana Raquel Bowers, and Sarah Gliko in "The Comeuppance" at the Wilma Theater.

Turkey trots happening in Philly this Thanksgiving

Greater Philadelphia YMCA turkey trotters celebrate the start of their annual race.

‘Drip’ celebrates the small joys of life, with a pie on the side

Max Gallagher plays Liam in Inis Nua's "Drip," which is playing at Fergie’s Pub. Admission includes a free glass of beer or wine, and a savory British pie.

Where to eat and drink at Lincoln Financial Field

Linc food