August 25
Meet me on South Street – Starting at 4 p.m. along South Street from Front to 11th Street, many businesses open at noon and most restaurant deals start around 4 p.m. and continue into the evening. This week’s theme: Iconic South Street.
August 26
Free movie night at FDR Park – at 7:50 p.m. at the Olmsted Overlook gazebo at FDR Park, a showing of The Brave Little Toaster. Free popcorn and refreshments will be provided by the Friends of FDR Park. Bring your own blankets and chairs.
An evening with the Housewives – At 7 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, enjoy an intimate, fun-filled evening with some of your favorite Celebrity Housewives when Teresa Giudice (New Jersey), Dorinda Medley (New York) and Dolores Catania (New Jersey) host an “Evening with the Housewives.” Tickets start at $45 and are available for purchase at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com or AXS.com.
August 27
Social Justice Symposium for Teens – At 11 a.m. at the Philadelphia City Institute, 1905 Locust St., teens age 12-19 who are passionate about social justice and interested in learning and discussing gun violence, media polarization and income inequality. Lunch will be served and community service hours are available for interested students. Sponsored by the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers. Registration is required. RSVP at tinyurl.com/JusticeSymposium.
Cosmic Carnival – From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Swedish American Heritage Museum lawn in FDR Park, a creative writing carnival for writers of all ages. Includes a free book and school supply giveaway.
September 1
Meet me on South Street – Starting at 4 p.m. along South Street from Front to 11th Street, many businesses open at noon and most restaurant deals start around 4 p.m. and continue into the evening. This week’s theme: High Fidelity.
September 3-4
Made in America – On the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Headliners Bad Bunny and Tyler The Creator with additional performances from Lil Uzi Vert, Jazmine Sullivan, Burna Boy, Snoh Aalegra, Kodak Black, Pusha T, Lil Tjay, Tate McRae, Fuerza Regida, Toro Y Moi, Babyface Ray, Key Glock, Larry June, Rels B, & Victoria Monét. For tickets: https://madeinamerica.frontgatetickets.com/event/2j8jwpr3sonyytsj or visit: www.madeinamericafest.com.
September 4
Candlebox – At 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, a Labor Day weekend filled with rock music when the ‘90s alternative rock band Candlebox hits the stage at the Event Center. Tickets start at $25 and are available for purchase at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com or AXS.com.
September 8
Meet me on South Street – Starting at 4 p.m. along South Street from Front to 11th Street, many businesses open at noon and most restaurant deals start around 4 p.m. and continue into the evening. This week’s theme: Black Owned Businesses.
September 9
Craig Ferguson – At 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian Craig Ferguson is making his Event Center debut. Tickets start at $40 and are available for purchase at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com or AXS.com.
September 10
Stanton Back to School Block Party – From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the E.M. Stanton School yard, 17th and Montrose streets, join students, parents and teachers of Stanton Elementary for a Back To School Block Party. There will be food, drinks and a uniform swap.
September 14
Happy Hour at Magic Gardens – From 5-8 p.m. at Magic Gardens, 1020 South St., the last crafting happy hour of the year. Treats from Ramona Susan’s Bake Shop to go along with usual soft pretzels and fresh popcorn. Craft tables will make colorful wooden alebrijes (fantastical creatures) and lasagna mosaics, and guests can also try out “tile bingo” game or scavenger hunt. Music by BridgeSet Sound. Proceeds from this event benefit educational programs. Tickets (available starting Aug. 31) are $25/Adults and $16/PMG Members. Drinks included with admission.
September 15
Meet me on South Street – Starting at 4 p.m. along South Street from Front to 11th Street, many businesses open at noon and most restaurant deals start around 4 p.m. and continue into the evening. This week’s theme: The Finer Things.
September 17
PEP’s Paint, Sip and Sorbet BYOB Summertime Chill Party – From 1-3 p.m. at PEP’s Great Room, 1200 S. Broad St. Tickets are $35. Pay at the door. All painting supplies provided. Call 215-952-4266 to reserve a seat.
September 22
Meet me on South Street – Starting at 4 p.m. along South Street from Front to 11th Street, many businesses open at noon and most restaurant deals start around 4 p.m. and continue into the evening. This week’s theme: Body Mod.
September 25
Train Show – The Train Collectors Association Atlantic Division will hold its Fall Train Show and Sale from 9 to 1 p.m. at Penns Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd. There will be 140 tables with a variety of vintage toy trains and repair parts for sale, test track, operating toy train layouts, kids activities and door prizes for adults and children. Admission is $5 per family of two adults and all children 12 and under. Food is available on premises and plenty of free parking. For more information, driving directions and a map visit at www.ADTCA.com, or call Bob at 610-872-3309.
September 29
Meet me on South Street – Starting at 4 p.m. along South Street from Front to 11th Street, many businesses open at noon and most restaurant deals start around 4 p.m. and continue into the evening. This week’s theme: Shop Handmade.
October 1
Jon Dorenbos – At 8 p.m. Guests will experience the magic of this “America’s Got Talent” finalist first-hand when he returns to the Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Tickets start at $45 and are available at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com or AXS.com.
October 6
Billy Ocean – At 8 p.m., Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Billy Ocean will headline the Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia for a night of classic pop and soul hits. Tickets start at $45 and are available for purchase at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com or AXS.com.
Meet me on South Street – Starting at 4 p.m. along South Street from Front to 11th Street, many businesses open at noon and most restaurant deals start around 4 p.m. and continue into the evening. This week’s theme: Adults Only.
October 8
Porgy & Bess in Concert – At 6 p.m. at the Chapel of Four Chaplains, 1202 Constitution Ave., at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In honor of the 27th anniversary of the National Marian Anderson Historical Society, a treasured operetta performed by Marian Anderson Scholar Artists. Tickets are $25. RSVP at 215-779-4219 or visit www.marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com.
October 13
Meet me on South Street – Starting at 4 p.m. along South Street from Front to 11th Street, many businesses open at noon and most restaurant deals start around 4 p.m. and continue into the evening. This week’s theme: Secondhand on South.
October 15
Inside Hustle – From noon to 3 p.m. at World Cafe Live, an event for music industry information and networking. The event gathers critical voices from the Philadelphia music ecosystem in the areas of management, booking, radio, streaming, legal, agency, publicity and social media, studio, production, promotion, festivals and accounting. Emerging musicians and non-musicians aspiring to work in the Philadelphia music industry can visit World Cafe Live for a free event organized and produced by Philly Music Fest, a nonprofit organization that produces a series of shows featuring Philadelphia musicians at independent venues from Oct. 10-15. RSVP at phillymusicfest.com/insidehustle.
October 20
Meet me on South Street – Starting at 4 p.m. along South Street from Front to 11th Street, many businesses open at noon and most restaurant deals start around 4 p.m. and continue into the evening. This week’s theme: Foodie Week.
October 27
Meet me on South Street – Starting at 4 p.m. along South Street from Front to 11th Street, many businesses open at noon and most restaurant deals start around 4 p.m. and continue into the evening. This week’s theme: Spooky and Witchy.
December 10-11
Matt Fraser – America’s top psychic medium Matt Fraser will play two shows at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia. Fraser, the star of the hit television series on E! Entertainment will take guests on a spiritual journey with live audience readings on Dec. 10 and 11. Both shows are at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $55 and can be purchased at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com.
