{"id":266880,"date":"2026-08-17T14:20:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T14:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/266880\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T14:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T14:20:09","slug":"philly-weekly-events-calendar-august-17-to-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/266880\/","title":{"rendered":"Philly weekly events calendar: August 17 to 23"},"content":{"rendered":"

Love Philly? So do we. Let\u2019s be friends.\u00a0Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udffd\u00a0Philly Runners Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

NOTE: This list will be updated throughout the week.<\/p>\n

Monday, August 17<\/p>\n

The Rhythm Section \u2013 (9 p.m. to 1 a.m.)
Live Band performance with a one of a kind open mic\/ jam session with musicians, singers, rappers, & spoken word artist. Hosted by Philly\u2019s own TreWay. At Margolis. Tickets start at $10<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Tuesday, August 18<\/p>\n

Cultural Workers Against Authoritarianism \u2013 (7 to 9:30 p.m.)
Authoritarianism is on the rise globally \u2014 and so is artists\u2019 power to push back. This training offers insight and connection to meet this moment with strategy, courage, and creativity. Together, unpack how mass noncooperation can block authoritarian power, learn from global resistance efforts, and imagine how craft can power collective action. Take a look at key moments for U.S.-based movement-building in 2026\u2014 Bicentennial, Midterm Elections, etc. This training is co-hosted by Beautiful Trouble and US Dept of Arts and Culture<\/a>. This session will be in English with Spanish and ASL interpretation. FREE online<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 19<\/p>\n

Newbold to Navy Yard \u2013 Philly Bike Train \u2013 (8 a.m.)
Meet at Ultimo Coffee at 15th & Mifflin at 8 a.m.<\/a>, roll at 8:10. Arrive at the Navy Yard around 8:30. <\/p>\n

Estate Planning 101 \u2013 (1 p.m.)
Ready to tick \u2018estate planning\u2019 off your to-do list? Join other WHYY supporters for a FREE Zoom event<\/a> on will-making basics with local expert attorneys. Get state-specific advice for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Submit your burning questions, learn the basics of estate planning, and explore the charitable giving options available to you.<\/p>\n

PhillyCAM celebrates Philly Unpacked \u2013 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Join PhillyCAM and newsroom partners to celebrate the first season of their new show, Philly Unpacked<\/a>. At the Pen and Pencil Club. FREE registration.<\/a><\/p>\n

P&P Peeks: A Fringey Little Preview 2026 \u2013 (7 to 8 p.m.)
Spend the night with Plays and Players checking out snapshots from upcoming Fringe productions! Plus a Members Happy Hour providing light refreshments beforehand. Feat. \u201cYour Best Odd Girl Out\u201d (Adrian Collins), \u201cBoyGirl Gymnastics\u201d (Mime Baby), \u201cTrauma Queen\u201d (The Lemonade Stand), \u201cNotice Me, Gwyneth\u201d (Matthew Reid), \u201cFolk Dance Fun!\u201d (Nee Danse\/Theatre), \u201cIdeas of Grandeur\u201d (Imani Lee Williams). Pay-as-you-wish\/$10 suggested donation<\/a>. Pub is cash only. Note: 3rd floor is only accessible by stair. <\/p>\n

Thursday, August 20<\/p>\n

Passyunk Passeggiata \u2013 (5 p.m. onwards)
Every Thursday at 5 p.m.<\/a>, all summer long through August 27. East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, extended retail hours and a music series! <\/p>\n

Stroll After Hours\u00a0\u2013 (6 to 10 p.m.)
Light up Thursday nights in Manayunk! Food trucks & pop-up vendors, live music & DJs, interactive art demos, outdoor movie nights and more!\u00a0See each Thursday\u2019s schedule online<\/a>. FREE.<\/p>\n

Friday, August 21<\/p>\n

Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series: South Broad Street \u2013 (2 p.m.)
Follow Broad Street\u2019s remarkable transformation into the Avenue of the Arts and the birthplace of iconic American music movements. Along the way, explore the stories of legendary performers, pioneering record labels, vibrant cultural landmarks, and the neighborhoods that continue to shape Philadelphia\u2019s identity today. FREE registration required<\/a>. Meet at Independence Visitor Center.<\/p>\n

Saturday, August 22<\/p>\n

Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series: South Broad Street \u2013 (10 a.m. + 2 p.m.)
Follow Broad Street\u2019s remarkable transformation into the Avenue of the Arts and the birthplace of iconic American music movements. Along the way, explore the stories of legendary performers, pioneering record labels, vibrant cultural landmarks, and the neighborhoods that continue to shape Philadelphia\u2019s identity today. FREE registration required<\/a>. Meet at Independence Visitor Center.<\/p>\n

Sunday, August 23<\/p>\n

Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series: South Broad Street \u2013 (10 a.m. + 2 p.m.)
Follow Broad Street\u2019s remarkable transformation into the Avenue of the Arts and the birthplace of iconic American music movements. Along the way, explore the stories of legendary performers, pioneering record labels, vibrant cultural landmarks, and the neighborhoods that continue to shape Philadelphia\u2019s identity today. FREE registration required<\/a>. Meet at Independence Visitor Center.<\/p>\n

\"\"Returning this year is the massive, 6,000-pound dragon lantern, stretching longer than three school buses. (Julia Binswanger\/Billy Penn)<\/p>\n

Through October<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival \u2013 (6 to 11 p.m.)
Now extended through August 30! The popular annual festival in Franklin Square Park features live performances, snacks including $1 dumplings, and free carousel rides and free mini golf offered on select weekdays. Tickets range from $16 to $32 daily; children under 2 are free<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Do Lunch!
Center City\u2019s new lunch promotional deal, offering $10, $15 and $20 pre-fixe lunch menus at participating restaurants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A People\u2019s Exposition!
Join us for a citywide exhibit and engagement series to take a critical and honest look at key issues shaping Philadelphia today, to envision a more just and equitable future for our city, and to act on solutions that address our greatest challenges.\u00a0At the Kensington Engagement Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Through November 8<\/p>\n

Dia de los Muertos tribute to Isaiah Zagar
\u201cViviendo a trav\u00e9s de la Muerte\u201d will remain on view at the Philadelphia Magic Gardens through the Day of the Dead, Nov. 1, before closing on Nov. 8<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Love Philly? So do we. Let\u2019s be friends.\u00a0Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. \ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f\u00a0Billy Penn City…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":266881,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[4877,1955,1756,94,69,71,70,70110],"class_list":["post-266880","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-philadelphia","tag-arts","tag-calendar","tag-events","tag-history","tag-philadelphia","tag-philadelphia-headlines","tag-philadelphia-news","tag-weekly-calendar"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266880","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=266880"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266880\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/266881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=266880"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=266880"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=266880"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}