Philly’s heating up this month with an abundance of not-to-be-missed events.
Kick off Pride Month with the city’s march and festival.
6/2
PHILADELPHIA PRIDE MARCH AND FESTIVAL
Watch as the Gayborhood, Walnut Street and more turn technicolored this month during the Pride March and Festival. With an all-day party of music, speeches and performers, this gay pride event attracts 200 vendors and over 25,000 visitors. phillypride365.org
6/7- 6/9
RITTENHOUSE SQUARE FINE ART SHOW
The nation’s oldest outdoor art festival, The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, is finally back. Featuring a variety of artists from across the country, including Jeffrey Cannon and aspiring student creatives, this open-air exhibit is the perfect summer kickoff. 1800 Walnut St.,rittenhousesquareart.com
6/8 - 9/1
THE WOODMERE ANNUAL: 82ND JURIED EXHIBITION
What is belonging? This is the question The Woodmere Annual Exhibition begs, per this year’s juror Joanne Grüne-Yanoff’s chosen theme. Prepare to explore around 50 contemporary artists that highlight the city’s creative diversity through sculptures, embroideries, ceramics, paintings and more. 9201 Germantown Ave.,woodmereartmuseum.org
6/11
THE ROLLING STONES
Let the good times rock ‘n’ roll this summer by scoring tickets to the Rolling Stones’ Hackney Diamonds Tour at Lincoln Financial Field. Fans can dance the night away to current hits like “Angry” and “Get Close” while also singing along to classics like “Gimme Shelter.” 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way,lincolnfinancialfield.com
6/16
THE PHILADELPHIA JUNETEENTH PARADE AND FESTIVAL PRODUCED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA JUNETEENTH INITIATIVE
Venture to Malcolm X Park for a day of floats, vendors and concerts, all representing freedom and culture this Juneteenth. Commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., the event attracts over 25,000 attendees and boasts a 1.5-mile-long parade from the Mann Center to 52nd and Pine Streets. 5150 Pine St.,juneteenthphilly.org
6/20
SNEAKER BALL
If the shoe fits—wear it to the Sneaker Ball at Vie by Cescaphe. Change Our Future Foundation is throwing its 4th annual gala, hosted by former Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod and his wife, Erika McLeod. The evening will include fundraising, a school supply and sneaker drive, a silent auction, tasty bites, cocktails and shoe vendors. Attire is black tie, offset with your best kicks. 600 N. Broad St.,changeourfuture.org
6/20 - 8/18
PHILADELPHIA CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL
Celebrate light and Chinese culture with the return of the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in the historical space of Franklin Square. Visitors can listen to live cultural performances while snacking on Asian and American cuisine and more. 200 N. 6th St.,phillychineselanternfestival.org
6/22
THE CLAY STUDIO’S CLAY FEST
Get creative this summer at The Clay Studio’s interactive Clay Fest, across from the Crane Arts Building. Free wheel-throwing demos, a group sculpture experience, art projects and more await you at this hands-on expressive festival. 1425 N. American St.,theclaystudio.org
Photography by: S. RAMONES
