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1 June July 2018 Chinese Lantern Festival 2018 at Franklin Square 6th and Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA See inside for details. Photo by J. Fusco

2 Wawa Welcome America SPOTLIGHT JUNE - JULY A six-day 4th of July festival with over 50 FREE multicultural and multigenerational events celebrating America s birthday.nd birthplace - Philadelphia. Summer Love Launch Event Food, drink and free entertainment kick off the Wawa Welcome America festival at Dilworth Park. June 28, 3:00 8:00 p.m. FREE Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street The Movies Family-friendly movie nights with pre-movie entertainment, activities and giveaways. June 28 July 2 FREE Locations vary by date. Visit for full schedule. Red, White and Blue Happy Hours Tasty food, crafty cocktails and dynamic entertainment at bars and restaurants throughout the city. Find a full list of participating locations at June 29 July 2, 5:00 7:00 p.m. FREE On the Delaware Music Festival Free family-friendly events along the Delware River Waterfront featuring Pershing s Own concert by the United States Army Band and a fireworks show. June 30, 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. FREE Penn s Landing Orangetheory Freedom Fit Fest Fitness enthusiasts of all levels are welcome to row, run or ride with free activities at the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Activities include scenic runs, bike rides, rowing challenges and pop-up classes followed by a free showing of Rocky. July 1, 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. FREE Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Gospel on Independence This free concert will send a message of love through song with performances by more than 150 singers and praise dancers. July 1, 7:00 p.m. FREE Independence Mall, 5th and Market Streets. Kimmel Center s Broadway Philadelphia on Independence Performances from the Broadway Philadelphia season in front of Independence Hall. July 2, 7:00 p.m. FREE Independence Mall, 5th and Market Streets POPS on Independence Conductor Todd Elison will lead the 65-piece Philly POPS orchestra in a patriotic performance. July 3, 7:00 p.m. FREE Independence Mall, 5th and Market Streets Philadelphia s Historic District Block Party Featuring family-friendly entertainment, dozens of food trucks, pop-up performers and behind-the-scenes tours of the newly renovated The Bourse Building. July 3, 12:00 7:00 p.m. FREE Independence Mall, 5th and Market Streets Photo courtesy of Visit Philadelphia

3 Party on the Parkway Families can enjoy five blocks of free entertainment, food and fun including an interactive kid s area featuring a zip-line, games, activities and more. The 21+ crowd can kick back and relax in two beer gardens. July 4, 12:00 7:00 p.m. FREE Benjamin Franklin Parkway SPOTLIGHT JUNE - JULY Benjamin Franklin Parkway Fireworks and Concert A free, three-hour extravaganza headlined by Grammy winning global superstar Pitbull. Food trucks, beer gardens and fun activities round out a night of blockbuster fun. July 4, 7:00 10:00 p.m. FREE Benjamin Franklin Parkway Dilworth Park Photo courtesy of Visit Philadelphia 1 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA Center City Fit: Yoga Relax and quiet your mind while building up muscle, strength and balance. Be sure to bring your own mat. Mondays, 6:00 7:00 p.m. FREE Center City Fit: Bootcamp Push the physical limits of your body with these total body workouts. Tuesdays, 6:00 7:00 p.m. FREE SIPS Discounted drinks along with a DJ each week to get you in the mood to groove. Wednesdays, 5:00 7:00 p.m. Pay-as-you-go SIPS deals are also available at various locations throughout Center City Philadelphia. Pictures in the Park Watch a movie on the big screen at Dilworth. Just be sure to bring your own blanket or chair! Fridays, 8:30 p.m. (starting July 20) FREE Friday Night Live Free live music. Enjoy snacks and beer, wine and cocktail specials from the Air Grille. Fridays, 5:00 8:00 p.m. (through July 13) Pay-as-you-go Pitchers in the Park Grab a pitcher of your favorite beverage from the Dilworth Park Café, and enjoy spoiler-free movie trivia. Fridays, 7:30 p.m. (starting July 20) Pay-as-you-go

4 Delaware River Waterfront Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest 101 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia s only outdoor roller skating rink is back with mini-golf, games, rides and more. Sunday Thursday, Open until 11:00 p.m.; Friday Saturday, Open until 1:00 a.m. FREE admission Skating admission $3.00, Skate rentals $10.00, Mini golf $5.00 Spruce Street Harbor Park Columbus Blvd. and Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA Spruce Street Harbor Park features colorful hammocks, floating gardens, beautiful lights, refreshing craft beer and food from popular Philly restaurants. Sunday Thursday, Open until 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Open until 1:00 a.m. Pay-as-you-go Great Plaza at Penn s Landing Columbus Blvd. and Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA One of Philadelphia s premier locations for outdoor concerts, festivals, and movie screenings. Screening Under the Stars Various films are screened outdoors on a big screen at Penn s Landing. Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. (starting July 5) FREE PECO Multicultural Series The PECO Multicultural Series are FREE annual summer events that have celebrated Philadelphia s diverse culture for over 20 years. Philadelphia Irish Festival June 3, 12:00 7:00 p.m. Islamic Heritage Festival June 16, 2:00 8:00 p.m. Juneteenth Festival June 23, Time TBA Hispanic Fiesta July 7 and 8, 2:00 8:00 p.m. Photo courtesy of Spruce Street Harbor Park Extended Summer Hours in Independence National Historical Park Independence Visitor Center 6th & Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA Open daily, 8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. July 1-4, Open until 8:00 p.m. Liberty Bell 6th & Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA Open daily, 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Independence Hall 6th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA Open daily, 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Tickets are not required after 5:00 p.m. Now Managed running by daily the service. IVCC 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. RidePhillyPHLASH.com For more information about what Photo to see courtesy and do in of the the Greater Delaware Philadelphia River Waterfront Region, Corporation stop by the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets in the Historic District, and visit us online at PHLvisitorcenter.com. Have a question? Tweet

5 MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA Door 19 Quirky science meets themed soiree. Boozy Botanicals, live jazz, open bar, food and behind-the-scene tours. June 14, 6:00 9:00 p.m. General Admission $85.00 Dinos After Dark Enjoy Philly s dinosaur museum after hours. Beer garden, snacks, live animals, family and adult activities. June 21 and July 17, 5:00 8:00 p.m. Pay-as-you-wish, suggested donation $10.00 The Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA Barnes on the Block This summer, The Barnes Foundation is taking street parties to a whole new level with its first-ever Barnes on the Block! June 3, 4:00 8:00 p.m. FREE Love Across the USA Mural Assembly with Olek Come see the city s newest mural take shape, as Olek and her team of artists begin sewing together the individual crochet squares that will form the massive tribute. June 3, 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. FREE First Friday: Afro-Cuban Jazz An evening of 20th-century American love songs performed with a Cuban beat. June 1, 6:00 9:00 p.m. General Admission $28.00 First Friday: Rhythmic Fireworks: Coltor and Velez The astonishing power of the human voice as a rhythm instrument meets a surprising symphony of sounds produced from a single-headed drum. July 6, 6:00 9:00 p.m. General Admission $28.00 Photo courtesy of Visit Philadelphia Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA Flag Fest Nighttime events celebrating the Stars and Stripes at the birthplace of the American Flag. June FREE Live Jazz Music from Melange Jazz Ensemble June 13, 5:00 5:45 p.m. and 7:00 7:45 p.m. Evening Beer Garden presented by Devil s Den June 14, 6:00 10:00 p.m. Outdoor Screening of Wonder Woman (2017) June 15, 8:30 p.m. General Admission $5.00 Includes tour of the Betsy Ross House. Betsy Ross House Tour the house, meet Betsy and learn about her exciting life and times at the birthplace of the American Flag. June 1, June 15, and July 6, 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. June 10 July 31, 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Audio Tours: Adults $7.00, Children/Seniors/Military/Students $6.00 (Includes admission to the house) Self-Guided Tours: Adults $5.00, Children/Military/Seniors/Students $4.00 Comedy Sportz Philadelphia 2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA Two teams of improvisers compete for the audience s laughter by playing rounds of improv games. Saturdays, 7:30 and 10:00 p.m. Adults $18.00 Students/Seniors/Military $15.00 BYOB Roll Play: An Improvised Adventure Roll Play is an improvised fantasy epic, combining the fun of role-playing with the laughs of improv comedy. June 8, 15, 22 and 29, 8:00 p.m. General Admission $15.00 The Blue Show: Improv Comedy Show The Blue Show is a late night adults-only improv comedy show that will have you laughing and asking, Did they just say that? June 29 and July 27, 10:00 p.m. General Admission $15.00 BYOB

6 Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA The Searchlight Series This event is part of Eastern State s monthly conversation about crime, justice and the US prison system. June 5 and July 3, 6:00 7:00 p.m. FREE Beyond Mass Incarceration: How Best to Reform American Criminal Justice A panel discussion of distinguished thoughtleaders in the field of criminal justice reform. June 7, 5:30 8:30 p.m. General Admission $25.00, Students $5.00 Must be reserved online. Bastille Day Eastern State presents the French Revolution in a spectacle of song, dance and raining Tastykakes. July 14, 5:30 6:30 p.m. FREE Escape Entertainment: Escape the Room 1218 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia s elite Escape the Room venue offers three different themed rooms: Philadelphia Phrenzy, Prohibition Pandemonium and Time Trap. Daily, Open until 11:00 p.m. General admission $29.00 Franklin Institute 6th and Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA Evening Hours for Special Exhibit: Game Masters Challenge yourself to achieve a high score on more than 100 playable games as you learn how the most beloved characters from Sonic to the Sims came to life. Thursday Sunday, 5:00 8:00 p.m. (Last entry at 6:30 p.m.) Adults (Ages 12+) $25.00, Children (Ages 3 11) $15.00 Evening admission does not include general exhibit. Night Skies in the Observatory A monthly stargazing event connecting you to celestial objects in the night sky. June 12 and July 10, 7:00 10:00 p.m. Non-Members $10.00, Members $5.00 Pixels to Pigment The Franklin Institute invites you to experience a new interactive screen printing workshop exploring the science of sight and color. June 12 and 14, 6:00 7:30 p.m. Adults (Ages 18+ only) $35.00, Members $25.00 BYOB Community Nights Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at these FREE educational and fun-filled science extravaganzas. June 19 and July 17, 5:00 8:00 p.m. FREE Conquering Cancer: New Breakthroughs in Gene Therapy Bioscientist Dr. Jayatri Das, Gill will delve into an exploration of CAR-T cell therapy the science behind it, its risks and benefits, plus its potential for treating other forms of cancer. June 25, 6:00 7:30 p.m. FREE Science After Hours A monthly evening event series featuring experiments, demonstrations, games and innovative and engaging science. June 26 and July 24, 7:00 10:00 p.m. Adults (Ages 21+ only) $20.00, Members $15.00 Movie Nights in Game Masters Game Masters: The Exhibition PLUS a special screening of the 1982 hit film Tron. The evening includes exhibit access and programming, plus a cash bar. July 3, 5:30 10:30 p.m. Adults (Ages 21+ only) $20.00, Members $10.00 Beliefs and Behavior: Climate Change gets Personal Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz joins Environmental Scientist Dr. Rachel Valletta for a deep dive into the political, psychological and cultural factors that influence personal perceptions of climate change. July 25, 6:00 7:30 p.m. FREE Franklin Square 6th and Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA Center City s favorite playtime oasis features the Parx Liberty Carousel, the one-of-a-kind Philly Mini Golf course and the renowned SquareBurger. June: Sunday Thursday, Open until 6:00 p.m., July: Sunday Thursday, Open until 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Open until 10:00 p.m. Parx Liberty Carousel: $3.00 Philly Mini Golf: Adults $9.00, Children $7.00 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival See Franklin Square glow with 28 all-new larger than life illuminated lantern displays! Through June 30: Sunday Thursday, 7:00 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6:00 11:00 p.m. Adults $18.00, Seniors/Military $15.00, Youth (Ages 3 7) $12.00, Children (Ages 2 and under) FREE

7 Friday Night at the Movies Bring a blanket and watch a movie on the Great Lawn of Franklin Square. June 27, 8:30 p.m. FREE Summer Sounds at the Square Kickoff Franklin Square, in partnership with The Philly POPS, presents an innovative night of music. July 21, 6:00 p.m. FREE Summer Sounds at the Square The Great Lawn Stage comes alive with a variety of musical genres. Sponsored by Visit Philadelphia. July 28, 6:00 p.m. FREE Independence Seaport Museum 211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA Extended Summer Hours Enjoy evening admission to Independence Seaport Museum s galleries, Workshop on the Water and National Historic Landmark ships: Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna. Thursday Saturday, 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Adults $17.00, Seniors (Ages 65+) $12.00, Youth (Ages 3 12) $12.00, College Students/Military $12.00, Children (Ages 2 and under) FREE Liberty Escape Rooms 325 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA Enter an alternate reality with the task of solving codes, clues and puzzles to achieve the ultimate objective in one hour. Wednesday Sunday, Open until 11:00 p.m. General Admission $30.00 Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA Festival of Fountains Fountain performances and Outdoor Performing Arts Series. Sunday Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Thursday Saturday, 9:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Adults $23.00, Seniors (Ages 62+) and College Students $20.00, Youth (Ages 5 18) $12.00, Children (Ages 4 and under) FREE Wine and Jazz Festival Enjoy the sights and sounds of live music while savoring wines from around the world. June 2, 2:00 10:00 p.m. Starting at $39.00 Fireworks & Fountains Shows These spectacular performances combine fireworks, music and colorful fountains. July 1 and July 21, 9:15 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Museum of the American Revolution 101 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA History After Hours: Sailors and Sea Shanties Set sail with a shipbuilding demonstration and sea shanties aboard the privateer sloop. June 19, 5:00 8:00 p.m. General Admission $10.00, FREE for Members History Happy Hour: An International Café Curator Mark A. Turdo will discuss the many international tastes and origins found on Revolutionary menus. This event is in the Cross Keys Café located inside the Museum. June 26, 4:00 6:00 p.m. FREE History Happy Hour: Ice Cream Social Celebrate life, liberty and the pursuit of happy hour by kicking off the 4th of July with ice cream! This event is in the Cross Keys Café located inside the Museum. July 3, 4:00 6:00 p.m. FREE History After Hours: Trash Talk Archaeology Hear from conservation experts about what they found buried during archaeological excavations. July 17, 5:00 8:00 p.m. General Admission $10.00, FREE for Members Mütter Museum 19 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA Summer Beer Garden Enjoy access to the Mütter Museum while drinking specialty beers and sangrias in the medicinal herb garden. July 3, 6:00 10:00 p.m. Adults (Ages 21+ only) $12.00 Members $5.00 An Evening of Botanical Drawing and Cocktails A night of drawing in the Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden followed by herbal cocktail-making. July 12, 6:00 9:00 p.m. Adults (Ages 21+ only) $30.00 Members $20.00 Not-So-Silent Cinema presents House of Usher A screening of iconic silent horror film House of Usher, with live score from Not-So-Silent Cinema. July 26, 5:30 9:00 p.m. General Admission $20.00, Members $15.00

8 National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA A Spirit of Inquiry in the Age of Jefferson Historian Andrew O Shaughnessy explores Thomas Jefferson and education in a wideranging discussion. June 7, 6:30 p.m. FREE Civil Rights Across the Centuries Scholars discuss the battle over race and equality across American history, starting with the Founding. June 11, 6:00 p.m Society Members FREE, Members/Teachers/Students $10.00, Non-Members $18.00 Ben Rhodes: A Memoir of the Obama White House Former deputy national security advisor and one of President Obama s closest aides on his new book. June 21, 6:30 p.m Society Members FREE, Members/Teachers/Students $10.00, Non-Members $18.00 Extended Hours for Wawa Hoagie Day Celebrate Wawa Hoagie Day with free hoagies, free admission, plus lots of great programs and activities. June 28, 9:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m. FREE National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA For Lenny Pianist Lara Downes brings Leonard Bernstein to life through Lenny s lesser-known Anniversaries for Piano. June 3, 7:30 p.m. Adults $40.00 Remembering the St. Louis: The Consequences of Turning Away Refugees Join St. Louis Survivor Ronnie Breslow as he explores its story in the context of current events and policy. June 6, 6:00 p.m. FREE with advanced registration. Jews and Journalism in an Age of Fracture How are journalists specifically, Jewish journalists navigating the new political era? June 17, 7:30 p.m. Adults $15.00 PennCard and OwlCard holders $10.00 One Liberty Observation Deck 1650 Market Street, Suite 5700, Philadelphia, PA Soar to the top of One Liberty Place, one of Philadelphia s most iconic skyscrapers. Nightly, Open until 9:00 p.m. Adults (Ages 12+) $14.50 Youth (Ages 3 11) $9.50 Waterfront Fireworks Nights Watch fireworks light up the Delaware River Waterfront from 57 floors up. June 30 and July 4, 9:30 p.m. Adults (Ages 12+) $14.00 Youth (Ages 3 11) $9.50 Penn Museum 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA Jewelry of Ur Learn about the jewelry from the archaeological site of Ur and create your own jewelry based on these designs. June 14, 6:30 7:30 p.m. General Admission $40.00 Summer Nights Concert Series Relax and enjoy some of Philadelphia s best bands Wednesday evenings in the Penn Museum s beautiful courtyard. General Admission $10.00 Animus: June 20, 5:00 8:00 p.m. Ensemble Novo: June 27, 5:00 8:00 p.m. Zydeco-A-Go-Go: July 11, 5:00 8:00 p.m. Conjunto: July 18, 5:00 8:00 p.m. Harrisburg Mandolin Ensemble: July 25, 5:00 8:00 p.m. Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA Wednesday Nights The museum has extended evening hours. Wednesdays, 5:00 8:45 p.m. Pay-what-you-wish Friday Nights The Museum is open late every week with live music, late gallery access, cocktails and food. Fridays, 5:00 8:45 p.m. Included with museum admission.

9 The Mann, Final Fridays: Philadelphia Summer Eagles, Magick and NFL Films Present: Spend A Championship an enchanted evening Season celebrating with The Philadelphia the mystical Orchestra and the feminine. My Brightest This Philly Diamond special presents features ethereal the explorations music of NFL of Films shown electronic, to highlights chamber of the and Eagles art pop championship music. season. July 27, 5:00 8:45 p.m. July 24, Included 8:00 p.m. with museum admission. Harry Final Potter Fridays: and the All That Prisoner Jazz of Azkaban in Concert Chelsea with Reed The Philadelphia & the Fair Weather Orchestra Nine and The Harry vocalist Potter Najwa Film Parkins Concert bring Series swing to returns the to the Mann Museum. with the third film of the Harry Potter series June 29, 5:00 8:45 p.m. July 26, Included 7:30 p.m. with museum admission. A Night Lego of For Gershwin Grown Ups with The Philadelphia Orchestra Let your inner child run wild as you build Lego Experience creations this inspired true portrait by Modern of George Times. Gershwin, whose June music 20, 6:00 is heard 8:00 every p.m. corner of the world. July 27, FREE 8:00 after p.m. pay-what-you-wish admission. Museum Pinot Boutique of the American Revolution S Market 3 rd Street, Street, Philadelphia, PA PA History Jazz Tastings After Hours: Sailors and Sea Shanties Set How sail about this Tuesday a little jazz with with a shipbuilding wine? Enjoy a demonstration featured Jazz Trio and for sea an shanties evening aboard of live music the privateer and wine. sloop. June 19, 15, 5:00 7:30 8:00 9:30 p.m. General Adults (Ages Admission 21+ only) $10.00, starting FREE at for $8.00 Members History Pinot Envy Happy Hour: An International Café Curator Pinot Noir Mark or Pinot A. Turdo Grigio? will discuss What makes the many them international different? Taste tastes and and learn origins what found makes on Pinot so Revolutionary special. menus. This event is in the Cross Keys June Café 22 and located July 27, inside 7:00 the Museum. 8:00 p.m. June Adults 26, (Ages 4: :00 only) p.m. $18.00 FREE History Wines and Happy Beers Hour: of the Ice American Cream Social Revolution Celebrate If only U.S. life, History liberty was & this the pursuit much fun! of happy Enjoy hour wines, by ciders kicking and off beers the 4th like of those July with enjoyed ice by cream! our Founding This event Fathers. is in the Cross Keys Café located July 6, 7:00 inside 8:00 the Museum. p.m. July Adults 3, 4:00 (Ages 21+ 6:00 only) p.m. $18.00 FREE Please History Touch After Museum Hours: Trash Talk Archaeology 4231 Hear Avenue from of conservation the Republic, experts Philadelphia, about what PA we found buried during archaeological excavations. July 17, 5:00 8:00 p.m. General First Wednesdays Admission $10.00, FREE for Members On the first Wednesday of every month, Please Touch Museum has extended evening hours. Wednesdays, 4:00 7:00 p.m. General Admission $2.00 (after 4:00 p.m.) Mütter Science Museum History Institute S. Chestnut 22nd St, Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA PA Summer Open Late Beer on Garden First Fridays Enjoy Explore access the galleries to the Mütter after hours Museum on the while first drinking Friday evening specialty of beers every and month. sangrias in the medicinal June 1 and herb July garden. 6, 5:00 8:00 p.m. FREE July 3, 6:00 10:00 p.m. Adults Choose (Ages Your 21+ Own only) Adventure $12.00 Members See where $5.00 your choices land you in this historythemed gaming adventure! An June Evening 28, 6:00 of Botanical 8:00 p.m. Drawing and General Cocktails Admission $10.00 A night of drawing in the Benjamin Rush Medicinal Science on Plant Tap Garden followed by herbal cocktail-making. A monthly gathering that features public July discussion 12, 6:00 on engaging 9:00 p.m. science topics, located at Adults National (Ages Mechanics. 21+ only) $30.00 Members June 11 and $20.00 July 9, 6:00 p.m. FREE Located at National Mechanics, 22 S. 3rd Street. Not-So-Silent Cinema presents Sister House Cities of Park Usher 210 A N. screening 18th Street, of iconic Philadelphia, silent horror PA film House of Usher, complete with live score from Not-So-Silent Cinema. July Pairings 26, 5:30 on the 9:00 Parkway p.m. General This BYOB Admission series features $20.00, singer-songwriter Members $15.00style live music. National Thursdays, Constitution 5:30 Center 7:30 p.m. FREE 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA TOURS A Spirit of Inquiry in the Age of Jefferson Big Red Pedal Tours Historian Andrew O Shaughnessy explores Thomas Jefferson and education in a wideranging discussion. Big Red Pub Crawl June 7, 6:30 p.m. FREE Pedal through Philly s vibrant nightlife on this unique pub crawl on a 15-passenger pedicycle. Civil Rights Across the Centuries Nightly, 5:45 and 8:15 p.m. Scholars discuss the battle over race and Weekdays $25.00, Weekends $29.00 equality across American history, starting with Ages 21+ only. the Founding. Tours depart from Silence Doogood s Tavern, June 11, 6:00 p.m. 216 Market Street Society Members FREE, Members/Teachers/Students $10.00, Friends of Independence National Non-Members $18.00 Historical Park Ben Rhodes: A Memoir of the Obama White House Twilight Tours Former deputy national security advisor and FREE walking tour of Independence. Walk one of President Obama s closest aides on his the pathways of our park and learn about our new book. nation s beginnings. June 21, 6:30 p.m. Nightly, 6:00 7:00 p.m. (Except July 3) FREE 1787 Society Members FREE, Tours depart from the Independence Visitor Members/Teachers/Students $10.00, Center, 6th and Market Streets. Non-Members $18.00

10 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia Candlelight Ghost Tour Discover the secrets hidden in the shadows of America s most historic and most haunted city! June: Nightly, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. July: Nightly, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday Saturday, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Adults $20.00, Children (Ages 4 12) $12.00 Tours depart from Signer s Garden, 5th and Chestnut Streets. Ghost of the Mansion Tour Push aside the cobwebs of haunted Philadelphia and venture inside a historic Society Hill mansion. Select Saturdays, 8:00 p.m. Adults (Ages 13+) $22.00 Tour departs from 5th and Chestnut Streets. Grim Philly Twilight Tours Haunted Pub Crawl Visit the sites of live Witch Trials, Founding Father s graves and colonial boneyard haunts before entering the most haunted taverns known to Philadelphia. Fridays, 5:00 p.m. Adults (Ages 21+ only) $45.00 Tour departs from the Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street. Advance registration is required. Prohibition Pub Crawl Explore the city s early tavern and waterfront drinking cultures, from ruthless prohibition gangsters to a few haunting stories of pirates and colonial brewers. Thursdays and Saturdays, 5:00 p.m. Adults (Ages 21+ only) $45.00 Tours depart from the Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street. Historic Philadelphia, Inc Independence After Hours Enjoy a realistic journey back to 1776, featuring an 18th-century-inspired dinner at historic City Tavern. June 1 9: Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m. June 12 July 31: Tuesday Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Adults $85.00, Senior/Student/Military $80.00, Children (Ages 12 and under) $55.00 Tour departs from the Museum of the American Revolution. Philly by Night Want a taste of Philadelphia under a starry night sky? This extension of the Big Bus tour takes you for a citywide tour of Philadelphia s most notable attractions at night. Nightly, 8:00 p.m. Adults/Seniors $30.00 Children (Ages 4 12) $20.00 Tour departs from 12th and Filbert Streets. Philly on Tap Walk through the streets of Center City in pursuit of Philly s favorite local beers inside the city s best places to drink them. Tuesday Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Adults (Ages 21+ only) $49.00 Tour departs from Dilworth Park, 15th Street and JFK Blvd. Spirit of Philadelphia 401 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA Yards Brews Cruise Join Yards Brewing and Spirit Cruises for another year of the wildly popular Yards Brews Cruises. June 21 and July 20, 6:30 9:30 p.m. Adults (Ages 21+ only) $52.90 Includes open beer bar. Tippler s Tour Ben s Kites & Flights Enjoy stories and a toast with the Founding Father, Dr. Benjamin Franklin. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. (June 7 through July 26) Adults (Ages 21+ only) $50.00, Senior/Student/Military $45.00 Tours depart from the Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street. THEATER AND CONCERTS Arden Theater Company 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA Snow White Through June 10 Fun Home Through June 17

11 Kimmel Center 300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA Verizon Hall Premiere of Quest June 12, 6:30 p.m. The Planets: An HD Odyssey featuring the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia June 8, 8:00 p.m. Bassem Youssef: The Joke is Mightier than the Sword June 6, 7:30 p.m. Academy of Music Aladdin June 13 July 1 Merriam Theater Champions of Magic June The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes June 15, 8:00 p.m. Mann Center for the Performing Arts 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA JAWS in Concert The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia performs John Williams score along to the full film on three giant screens. June 2, 7:30 p.m. Starting at $25.00 Roger Daltrey Performs The Who s TOMMY Roger Daltrey performs TOMMY with members of The Who Band and The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. June 19, 8:00 p.m. Starting at $55.50 Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks! The Mann s Philadelphia Orchestra residency kicks off with Tchaikovsky Spectacular with fireworks. July 17, 8:00 p.m. Starting at $20.00 Bernstein: Broadway & Beyond The Mann joins the international year-long celebration of Leonard Bernstein s 100th birthday. July 18, 8:00 p.m. Starting at $20.00 The Mann, Philadelphia Eagles, and NFL Films Present: A Championship Season Features the music of NFL Films shown to highlights of the Eagles championship season. July 24, 8:00 p.m. Starting at $25.00 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Mann with the third film of the Harry Potter series. July 26, 7:30 p.m. Starting at $25.00 A Night of Gershwin Experience this true portrait of George Gershwin, whose music is heard every corner of the world. July 27, 8:00 p.m. Starting at $20.00 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts An 11-day festival showcasing the ground-breaking artistry of local and international music, dance, aerial magic performances and installations. Through June 10 Visit for a full schedule of performances and events. Street Fair Philadelphia s ultimate block party features dozens of performances, rides, popular food vendors and more. June 9, 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. FREE Visit Philadelphia Summer Sounds in the Historic District Live jazz, DJ tunes, and Latin grooves make the district s parks, plazas and patios come alive. Times and locations vary by date. For a full lineup and schedule go to Walnut Street Theater 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA Mamma Mia! Through July 15 Tell Me On a Sunday Through June 18 Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert The Philadelphia Orchestra will play John Williams iconic musical score live along to the film. July 20, 7:30 p.m. Starting at $25.00 Photo courtesy of Visit Philadelphia

12 SPORTS Philadelphia Phillies June 8...Milwaukee Brewers...7:05 p.m. June 12...Colorado Rockies...7:05 p.m. June 13...Colorado Rockies...7:05 p.m. June 18...St Louis Cardinals...7:05 p.m. June 19...St Louis Cardinals...7:05 p.m. June New York Yankees...7:05 p.m. June New York Yankees...7:05 p.m. June New York Yankees...7:05 p.m. June Washington Nationals...7:05 p.m. June Washington Nationals...7:05 p.m. June Washington Nationals...6:05 p.m. July 3...Baltimore Ravens...7:05 p.m. July 20...San Diego Padres...7:05 p.m. July 21...San Diego Padres...7:05 p.m. July 23...LA Dodgers...7:05 p.m. July 24...LA Dodgers...7:05 p.m. Philadelphia Union June 8... Toronto FC...8:00 p.m. June Vancouver Whitecaps...5:00 p.m. July 7...Atlanta United FC...7:00 p.m. July 14...Eintracht Frankfurt...7:00 p.m. July 21...LA Galaxy...7:00 p.m.