July 5
Boats + Beers – From 4-7 p.m. at FDR Park, free boating, fishing and Quizzo on the Boathouse Lawn. Twenty-five percent of Parks on Tap Happy Hour will benefit the Friends of FDR Park.
July 6
Sofia Talvik – From 6-7:30 p.m. at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park. Unmistakably Nordic in flavor, Sofia Talvik could be described as a North Sea siren blending sparkle and melancholy, creating a special niche of folk music. Her delicate original compositions are warmly performed, showing off Sofia’s angelic voice enhanced only by a tasteful mix of harmonies and acoustic guitar. Food and bar will be available for purchase at 6 p.m., and the performance is from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Terrace Tent. Tickets are $10 for museum members and $15 for nonmembers, pre-registration is appreciated but tickets will be available at the door. Ticket link: https://www.americanswedish.org/events/summer-concert-sofia-talvik.
July 11
Plant Swap – at 6 p.m. at the PHS Pop Up Garden, 1438 South St. A free, family-friendly event. Bring plants, plant cuttings or any garden-related items (books, tools, vegetables from your garden, etc.), then go to the garden to swap and meet new plant enthusiasts. It’s a one-for-one exchange. We will have plant experts on hand to help identify unknown plants, and special plant society guests with demonstration specimens, seasonal plant favorites and reusable bags and recycling containers to take your new plants home in.
Register at https://tickets.phsonline.org/ before the swap and check in when you arrive. By pre-registering, you are automatically entered to win a special plant.
July 12
Garden Party Happy Hour – From 5-8 p.m. at Magic Gardens, 1020 South St., enjoy a happy hour and crafting event in the colorful mosaicked wonderland. All drinks are included with admission, so guests can enjoy a cold beer, delicious wine from Chaddsford Winery and tasty beverages by Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Whiskey. Popcorn and pretzels along with treats from Ramona Susan’s Bakeshop will also be offered. After attendees are done making art they can try out the “tile bingo” game, and listen to a DJ from BridgeSet Sound on hand to spin vinyl tunes.
Tickets are $25/adults and $16/PMG members, and attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Proceeds from these events help support education and outreach programs. Space is very limited, so guests are encouraged to register as soon as possible via http://phillymagicgardens.org/.
July 13
Design Date Night – From 7-9 p.m. at the American Swedish Historical Museum, a fun night out exploring ASHM’s newest exhibition Radically Marimekko. ASHM, FASDV and Fabric Workshop and Museum members $35 and nonmembers $45.
July 18
Pressed Flower Workshop at 6 p.m. at PHS Pop Up Garden, 1438 South St. In this workshop, you will learn all about the age-old art of pressing and preserving flowers. There will be a discussion on foliage selection, pressing techniques and how to arrange and design your own work bundled with composition and style. All supplies needed are included in the ticket price of $30. https://tickets.phsonline.org/.
July 28
Twilight in the Gardens – from 7-10 p.m. at Magic Gardens, 1020 South St. A live musical performance by Wind Music for Movement and guided art workshop by Soyan Unkow. Every month features a different genre of music and new teaching artist who helps guests create a work of art to take home.
Tickets are available at www.phillymagicgardens.org or via phone (215-733-0390, Ext. 119) two weeks prior to each event and are $25/adults, $20/students and seniors and $16/PMG members. Space is limited. Purchase ahead of time.
August 2-6
12th edition of the BlackStar Film Festival – the festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and of global communities of color, showcasing films by black, brown and indigenous artists from around the world. Once again hybrid, this year’s festival will offer opportunities for in-person attendance in Philadelphia and virtual participation online. Select in-person screenings will take place at the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus, Suzanne Roberts Theatre and Lightbox Film Center. For ticket info, visit www.blackstarfest.org.
August 12
3ICE North American Tour – At 1 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center, three-on-three professional North American ice hockey league makes a stop in South Philly. Each stop on the tour features four of the eight league teams, comprised of professional ice hockey players competing in three-on-three format for two eight-minute periods with a running clock. The single-elimination format includes two first-round games, a consolation match and a title game, for a total of four games each night. Individual tickets on sale at wellsfargocenterphilly.com.
August 25
Twilight in the Gardens – from 7-10 p.m. at Magic Gardens, 1020 South St. A live musical performance by Rego and guided art workshop by Jihan Thomas. Every month features a different genre of music and new teaching artist who helps guests create a work of art to take home.
Tickets are available at www.phillymagicgardens.org or via phone (215-733-0390, Ext. 119) two weeks prior to each event and are $25/adults, $20/students and seniors and $16/PMG members. Space is limited. Purchase ahead of time.
September 22
Twilight in the Gardens – from 7-10 p.m. at Magic Gardens, 1020 South St. A live musical performance by Daniel de Jesus and guided art workshop by Brijette Zachary. Every month features a different genre of music and new teaching artist who helps guests create a work of art to take home.
Tickets are available at www.phillymagicgardens.org or via phone (215-733-0390, Ext. 119) two weeks prior to each event and are $25/adults, $20/students and seniors and $16/PMG members. Space is limited. Purchase ahead of time.
September 23
Countess Luann de Lesseps – At 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Real Housewives of New York star Countess Luann de Lesseps will be at The Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia for an intimate evening of cabaret. Tickets start at $44.99 at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com or AXS.com.
October 11
Garden Party Happy Hour – From 5-8 p.m. at Magic Gardens, 1020 South St., enjoy a happy hour and crafting event in the colorful mosaicked wonderland. All drinks are included with admission, so guests can enjoy a cold beer, wine from Chaddsford Winery and beverages by Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Whiskey. Popcorn and pretzels along with treats from Ramona Susan’s Bakeshop will also be offered. After attendees are done making art they can try out the “tile bingo” game and listen to a DJ from BridgeSet Sound on hand to spin vinyl tunes.
Tickets are $25/adults and $16/PMG members, and attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Proceeds from these events help support education and outreach programs. Space is very limited, so guests are encouraged to register as soon as possible via http://phillymagicgardens.org/.
October 27
Twilight in the Gardens – from 7-10 p.m. at Magic Gardens, 1020 South St. A live musical performance by Black Butterfly and guided art workshop by Emily Smith. Every month features a different genre of music and new teaching artist who helps guests create a work of art to take home.
Tickets are available at www.phillymagicgardens.org or via phone (215-733-0390, Ext. 119) two weeks prior to each event and are $25/adults, $20/students and seniors and $16/PMG members. Space is limited. Purchase ahead of time.
November 24
Southern Class of 1973 50th Reunion – from 7-11 p.m. at the IATSE Ballroom, 2401 S. Swanson St. Tickets are $85 per person. Cash bar, buffet dinner, door prizes, 360 Video and Photography. Visit https://sphs1973.my.canva.site/.
