12 Things To Do in Philly This Summer

In between trips to the shore and European getaways, Philly has you covered with an abundance of activities like street festivals, concerts and more.
This month, watch the Phillies take on the Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park.

Through 7/24
Scandal & Virtue: Staging Kabuki in Osaka Prints
Travel back to the 1615-1868 Edo period of Tokugawa rule and a growing appreciation of the Kabuki theater district at the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Scandal & Virtue exhibition. A selection of about 40 Osaka prints gifted by curator Jack Shear are displayed alongside other actor prints from the museum for visitors to explore topics of censorship, banishment, rivalry and the Kabuki fandom—people in awe of the actors striking expressions and poses—from centuries ago. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, philamuseum.org

Moulin Rouge! The Musical features music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Tony Award-winner Justin Levine

7/5-23
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The 10-time Tony Award-winning show Moulin Rouge! The Musical heads to the Academy of Music for a summer of glitz and glamour. Enjoy a classic love story amid an elaborate set and flashy costumes that bring audience members back in time to the Montmartre Quarter of Paris, France. This jukebox musical features original songs and radio’s greatest pop hits, like “Firework” by Katy Perry, guaranteeing a show every local will appreciate. 240 S Broad St., kimmelculturalcampus.org
See works like “Happy Hour” by Kelvin Henderson at Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival.

7/8-9
29th Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival
Be one of the thousands of art goers from the tri-state area at the Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival to celebrate its 29th year of showcasing fine art and craft from across the country. Over 200 artists and crafters will exhibit a variety of works like ceramics, glass, paintings, drawings, wood and photography, transforming Tanner St., Kings Highway and Kings Court into a festive corridor. Downtown Haddonfield, NJ, downtownhaddonfield.com

7/12
Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour
Pop icon Beyoncé is performing at Lincoln Financial Field for a Summer Renaissance. The platinum album marked Beyoncé as the first female artist to have all seven of her solo albums hit the top charts. Her platinum album also won Best Dance/Electronic Music Album of the Year. Fans can splurge on VIP packages and dance to top songs like “Cuff It” and “Break My Soul” on stage risers or in the Beyhive pit. 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, lincolnfinancialfield.com

Lumos instructor RaGina McKissick

7/17
Lumos Yoga & Barre X Compass Barre + Box
Stay active with Lumos Yoga & Barre and Compass Real Estate for an outdoor pop-up series of sweat and stamina. Join certified personal trainer and dance choreographer RaGina McKissick as she leads a Barre + Box class atop the Compass Realty Roof, followed by rewarding refreshments from The Wellness Refinery. The class combines the techniques of jabs and kickboxing with the controlled flexibility of barre work, a workout sure to motivate any participant. 1430 Walnut St., lumosyogaandbarre.com

7/19
Garden to Vase Workshops: Sensational Summer Flowers
Soft pastel petals and sweet summer scents await at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library’s Garden to Vase workshop: Sensational Summer Flowers. Craft your own summer arrangement with locally sourced florals while learning about flower design techniques from Winterthur professionals. A secret tip: Bring a container not typically used as a flower vase to channel your inner Henry Francis du Pont. 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, winterthur.org

8/2
Sam Smith Gloria Tour
Spend an evening “Dancing With a Stranger” to Sam Smith’s Gloria album this August. Ticketholders get the chance to hear songs like the Grammy award-winning “Unholy” live and the opportunity to see special guest star Jessie Reyez share the Wells Fargo Center stage with the popular English singer and songwriter. Choose one of the three VIP ticket options to get the full Sam Smith experience: from exclusive merchandise and premium seating to VIP check-ins. 3601 South Broad St., wellsfargocenterphilly.comMoses Sumney and Iyabo Kwayana at the BlackStar Film Festival.

8/2-6
2023 BlackStar Film Festival
Celebrate visionary artists of the African diaspora and global communities of color at the 12th edition of the BlackStar Film Festival. Visitors can watch nearly 100 stories of Black, Brown and Indigenous people from around the world as they showcase their films in an online environment or across Broad St. without the burden of representation. Beyond the festival, BlackStar produces various programs, like podcasts and film seminars, to continue acknowledging the artists’ visual stories. Multiple locations, blackstarfest.org

8/6
2nd St. Festival
Talk about a block party—the 14th annual 2nd St. Festival is taking over several blocks of Northern Liberties on the first Sunday of August. Look forward to delectable bites from local vendors, live entertainment and over 100 merchants and artists. This year will also feature beer gardens from businesses like Urban Brewing Brewing Company and Bourbon & Branch. 2nd St. from Girard Ave to Spring Garden St., 2ndstfestival.orgDarian Sanders as Simba and Khalifa White as Nala in The Lion King.

8/16-9/10
The Lion King
Hakuna Matata! Six-time Tony Award-winner, The Lion King, is back in Philadelphia for a month of adventure, love and courageousness. The imaginative, creative production touches theatergoers worldwide, delivering a heartwarming story and one of Broadway’s most beloved scores. Watch as the Kimmel Cultural Campus’ Academy of Music transforms into a colorful African jungle, immersing audience members in their favorite Disney classic. 240 S. Broad St., kimmelculturalcampus.org

8/20
The Sculpt Society Pop-Up
The grind never stops—even on the hottest summer days—and The Sculpt Society has Philly fitness junkies covered. With a mission to promote empowerment through movement, The Sculpt Society fitness app is hosting an in-person 2023 pop-up event at the Fitler Club to offer sculpting exercises and dance cardio, yoga and meditation classes for all levels. Come to every class energized and ready to work, and leave with a sense of mindfulness and community connection. 1 S. 24th St., thesculptsociety.com

8/25-27
Phillies vs. Cardinals
Who can say no to a weekend of peanuts and Cracker Jack? Take yourself out to the ball game and see the Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals go head-to-head at Citizens Bank Park. Last season, the Phillies were victorious over the 11-time World Series champions—hopefully, this year will be another success. 1 Citizens Bank Way, .215.463.1000, mlb.com