August 18
Crayfish Dinner Party – At 6:30 p.m. at the Swedish American Historical Museum, enjoy a buffet of crayfish and Swedish meatballs, along with crisp bread, cheese, potatoes, cheese pie and a glass of akvavit, all outside under the decorated ASHM tent. $50 for ASHM and SACC Philadelphia members and $60 for non-members.
August 19
UFC Fighting at Sports & Social – At 10 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadephia, watch UFC star Aljamain Sterling take on Sean O’Malley on Sport & Social’s 52-foot LED display. Reserve your spot now at SportsSocialPhilly.com. Meet UFC legend Michael “The Count” Bisping as he makes his way to Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia to talk all things UFC and take pictures with guests beginning at 8 p.m.
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.
August 25
Stars of ‘Below Deck’ – At 8 p.m., join reality stars from the hit Bravo show “Below Deck,” as they discuss life on and off the sea at The Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Tickets ($55), along with meet and greet upgrades, are available at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com or AXS.com.
This special evening will feature “The Stud of the Sea” Captain Lee Rosbach alongside his co-stars Chief Stewardess Kate Chastain and Chef Ben Robinson. The trio will give the audience an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the hit series, dish about hilarious guest interactions and take pre-submitted questions from the audience.
August 26
Back to Drool – From 1-4 p.m. at Attic Brewing Company, 137 Berkley St., hosted by Attic Brewing and the Young Friends of PAWS. A dog-friendly event. A portion of the proceeds from Attic Brewing’s hazy pale ale Bad Nina will be donated to PAWS. There will be beer and a chance to meet new people (and new dogs) who are passionate about animals. This event is free to enter. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.
August 26
Back to School supply giveaway – From 2-6 p.m. at the Mount Hebron Baptist Church at 1419 Wharton St., free school supplies, book bags, food and entertainment.
August 27
St. Paul Parish Breakfast – From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in St. Mary Hall, St. Paul Parish Parish will host a Parish Breakfast to celebrate the feasts of St. Monica and St. Augustine. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets can be purchased after Mass or at the rectory. 215-922-0355.
September 9-10
Ministries Fair – At St. Paul Church, 808 S. Hutchinson St. Take a look and see where you can help the parish: Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir, Homeless Ministry, The Mix, Project Nonna, Prison Ministry, Altar Server, Religious Education Programs.
September 18
Medicare Basics Seminar – From 1-2 p.m. at Oak Street Health, 2310 S. Columbus Blvd. Get the facts and get the plan that’s best for you with a private Q&A session afterward for people confused about how Medicare works. Plenty of free parking. Medicare Basics Seminar will continue on the third Tuesday of every month. RSVP Francine Mulligan at 610-304-1310.
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.
September 30
Lower Moyamensing Fall Flea Market – From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date 10/1) in front of South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St. Vendors may register online at lomophilly.org. Proceeds benefit the SPHS Special Education Program.
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 16
Medicare Basics Seminar – From 1-2 p.m. at Oak Street Health, 2310 S. Columbus Blvd. Get the facts and get the plan that’s best for you with a private Q&A session afterward for people confused about how Medicare works. Plenty of free parking. Medicare Basics Seminar will continue on the third Tuesday of every month. RSVP Francine Mulligan at 610-304-1310.
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 5
Turkey Tailgate – From noon to 4 p.m. before the Eagles take on the Cowboys. Guests have the chance to experience a tailgate while supporting Dimplez 4 Dayz, a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the youth voice and reducing youth violence in Philadelphia. Hosted by Philly PR Girl, guests will get an early taste of the holidays with Primo Hoagies’ signature “Primo Pilgrim” sandwich and Thanksgiving sides including stuffing, sweet potatoes and mac and cheese. Memoriez Photobooth is back with its 360. Visit https://www.phillyprgirl.com/ for ticket info.
November 18
Big Jay Oakerson – At 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, beloved comedian and Philadelphia native, Big Jay Oakerson, will perform at The Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Tickets start at $39.99 and are available at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com or AXS.com. Oakerson’s career spans two decades, starting in Philadelphia as a “comic’s comic” before rising mainstream fame in New York. He has been a part of some of the biggest comedy festivals including Just For Laughs Montreal, Moontower, Bonnaroo and RockStar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest.
November 20
Medicare Basics Seminar – From 1-2 p.m. at Oak Street Health, 2310 S. Columbus Blvd. Get the facts and get the plan that’s best for you with a private Q&A session afterward for people confused about how Medicare works. Plenty of free parking. Medicare Basics Seminar will continue on the third Tuesday of every month. RSVP Francine Mulligan at 610-304-1310.
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/.
December 18
Medicare Basics Seminar – From 1-2 p.m. at Oak Street Health, 2310 S. Columbus Blvd. Get the facts and get the plan that’s best for you with a private Q&A session afterward for people confused about how Medicare works. Plenty of free parking. Medicare Basics Seminar will continue on the third Tuesday of every month. RSVP Francine Mulligan at 610-304-1310.
