Baskerville<\/p>\n
Where: Second Street Players at Riverfront Theater, 2 South Walnut St.,<\/a> Milford, Del. If you\u2019re a fan of Sherlock Holmes, here\u2019s a new take on the legendary detective\u2019s adventures. Arthur Conan Doyle\u2019s \u201cThe Hound of the Baskervilles\u201d is flipped into a theatrical comedy<\/a> that\u2019s become a favorite on stages nationwide. Known for its inventive staging, the play uses a small cast, typically just five actors, to portray more than 40 characters. Tony Award\u2013winning playwright Ken Ludwig<\/a> keeps the eerie moors, family curse and mystery intact, adding broad humor, accents and speedy scene shifts.\n<\/p>\n New Jersey<\/p>\n Chris Stapleton: All-American Road Tour Stapleton\u2019s signature blend of country, Southern rock, blues and Americana has earned him 11 Grammys. The singer-songwriter continues a 2026 tour that has expanded into stadiums and major amphitheaters with a rotating lineup of guests, including Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde and Grace Potter. While his most recent album is 2023\u2019s \u201cHigher,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0recent collaborations include \u201cA Song to Sing\u201d with Miranda Lambert and \u201cCalifornia Sober\u201d with Post Malone. He also recorded a single, \u201cBad As I Used To Be,\u201d for the\u201cF1\u201d movie soundtrack. Stapleton heads to South Jersey<\/a> for back-to-back shows on Friday and Saturday.\n<\/p>\n Special Events<\/p>\n Cooper DeJean lookalike contest Where: Libertee Grounds, 1600 W. Girard Ave.<\/a> If you bear even a passing resemblance to Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean<\/a>, there\u2019s a prize waiting for you. The Iowa-born player is best known for scoring a pick-six touchdown in Super Bowl LIX and winning a chip, all on his 22nd birthday. You may not have those bona fides, but if you look enough like him, you can take the crown. They\u2019re taking this seriously, with local celeb judges and prizes for first, second and third place. You must register online<\/a> or in person before 7 p.m., so make it happen. Proceeds go to the Eagles Autism Foundation, so even if you don\u2019t win, it\u2019s for a good cause.\n <\/p>\n Illumination 250 festival and drone show<\/p>\n Where: Haverford High School, 250 Mill Road,<\/a> Havertown, Pa. Delaware County celebrates America\u2019s 250th birthday with a big, community-wide celebration<\/a> that blends patriotism, pop culture and live performance with a high-tech finale. The programming moves from ceremonial and historical performances by the Independence Fife and Drum Corps<\/a> and the U.S. Navy Color Guard<\/a> to local throwback bands, including The Belle Tones,<\/a> Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society<\/a> and a Frank Sinatra tribute by Rich DeSimone<\/a>. The day ends with a drone show that you can expect to echo the patriotic theme.\n<\/p>\n Let Freedom Ring: Family Day Honoring the March on Washington The 1963 March on Washington<\/a> was one of the most impactful moments in American history, cementing the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This program<\/a> is part of a broader collaboration with the Association for Public Art<\/a> and artist Paul Ram\u00edrez Jonas<\/a>, who created the \u201cLet Freedom Ring\u201d<\/a> installation. The family-focused event includes interactive workshops, live performances and hands-on creative stations designed to connect young people with the origins of the Civil Rights Movement.\n<\/p>\n History on the Street: Back to School Edition<\/p>\n Where: 1300 Block of Locust Street<\/a>, outside the Philadelphia Historical Society You don\u2019t always hear \u201chistory\u201d and \u201cblock party\u201d in the same sentence, but when you do, it\u2019s likely because of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania<\/a>. The event<\/a> features a mix of vendors, food trucks and hands-on activities to make history feel interactive rather than academic. Think pop-up exhibits, craft stations and opportunities to engage directly with local organizations that promote history and education across Philadelphia. WHYY will be there, along with the Lower Merion Historical Society<\/a>, Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia<\/a>, Revolution School<\/a>, Teaching for Change<\/a>, Science for History Institute<\/a> and more.\n<\/p>\n B.Y.O.C. South Street<\/p>\n Bring your own culture \u2014 and chair \u2014 and see the 14-block corridor of South Street transform into a multi-block party<\/a> with rotating day-to-evening programming. That includes live music performances, DJ sets, interactive art installations, vendor pop-ups and themed experiences from Front Street to 8th Street. Visitors can expect shifting entertainment zones, from performance stages to immersive art and shopping experiences that encourage you to go block to block.\n<\/p>\n Philadelphia Cycling Classic Where: Start: Ben Franklin Parkway near Logan Square <\/a> After a 10-year break, The Philadelphia Cycling Classic<\/a> is back, returning elite international men\u2019s and women\u2019s professional cycling to the 14.4-mile circuit<\/a> that includes the challenging 17% climb of the Manayunk Wall. There\u2019s a Fan Fest at the Iroquois Sculpture<\/a> with vendors, live music, athlete interviews and bike demos, plus a charity ride benefiting the American Association for Cancer Research<\/a> that does the same route as the pro course. The East Falls Development Corporation is hosting an official bike race watching party<\/a> from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Midvale Avenue and River Drive \u2014 the best place, they say, to watch the race.\n<\/p>\n Arts & Culture<\/p>\n Rachmaninoff and the Tsar<\/p>\n Musician and \u201ctheatrical creator\u201d Hershey Felder<\/a> developed and stars in a limited-run musical<\/a> exploring the life and legacy of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff<\/a> through an imagined meeting with Tsar Nicholas II<\/a>. The production blends narrative theater with live performance of Rachmaninoff\u2019s signature works, including the Piano Concerto No. 2, Prelude in C-sharp minor and the Paganini Variations. Felder stars in the title role, with Jonathan Silvestri<\/a> as the Tsar, continuing Felder\u2019s long-running history of composer-centered musical dramas such as \u201cBeethoven\u201d and \u201cMonsieur Chopin,\u201d which make classical giants and their life stories relatable to wider audiences.\n<\/p>\n Celebrate Asia<\/p>\n Part of the PECO Multicultural Series<\/a>, the rescheduled festival<\/a> transforms the Delaware River waterfront into a showcase of Asian culture through live performances, food and family-friendly activities, with this edition hosted by Kampoeng Indonesia<\/a>. The series ends in November with We Are the Seeds, which celebrates Native American communities in and around Philadelphia.\n<\/p>\n The Island Country Indonesian festival<\/p>\n Where: Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catherine St.<\/a> The Island Country<\/a> celebration is Gapura Philadelphia<\/a>\u2019s monthlong cultural festival honoring Indonesian heritage through music, dance, food, sports and community storytelling. The 2026 edition continues that tradition with programming featuring games, karaoke competitions, dance performances and community tournaments, culminating in a festival day<\/a>. Modero & Company<\/a> and Gamelan Gita Santi<\/a> are among the festival\u2019s live music and dance performances.\n<\/p>\n Comedy<\/p>\n Mo Welch<\/p>\n Comedian, writer and cartoonist Mo Welch<\/a> has carved out a unique lane on her new PBS Digital Studios series \u201cThe Drawing Room with Mo Welch,\u201d<\/a> where she sketches guests while conducting candid conversations, featuring appearances from Brett Goldstein, Sarah Silverman, Tig Notaro, Margaret Cho, Adam Conover and Demi Adejuyigbe. The series has raised Welch\u2019s profile beyond stand-up and into public media, bringing her a whole new audience. She\u2019s also maintained an ongoing collaboration with Goldstein, including opening for him on select dates of his Sex, Death & Small Talk<\/a> stand-up tour. Welch is in Philly on her own for three shows<\/a> on Friday and Saturday.\n<\/p>\n Sports<\/p>\n Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n E-A-G-L-E-S! After six months off, you may still be a little rusty from the offseason, but you still have time before the Eagles meet the Bengals for their third and final preseason game<\/a>. While starters won\u2019t likely see many minutes, a few may take a snap or two, including starting quarterback Jalen Hurts. Bengals starters, including quarterback Joe Burrow, won\u2019t play. But the Eagles open practice this week \u2014 which drew almost 50,000 fans \u2014 had all the energy of an in-season matchup, and since tickets are hella expensive for the games that do count, you might as well go. If you get there early enough, you may get an autograph or two.\n<\/p>\n Music<\/p>\n 6th Annual SHE Fest<\/p>\n Where: Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Ave.<\/a>, Ardmore, Pa. Who run the world? Girls! No, Beyonc\u00e9 won\u2019t be at the woman-centered festival<\/a>, but other female musicians and entrepreneurs will be. Vinyl Closet<\/a> is hosting the event, which combines live performance, female vendors and community representatives for a unique afternoon in the Philadelphia musical landscape. Scheduled to hit the stage are Kat Rivers and the Second Sight<\/a>, The Ladies of SHE backed by the Vinyl Closet Band, and the Sharon Lia Band<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour<\/p>\n In 2025, they released their eighth studio album \u201cLove & Fear,\u201d<\/a> a project that included high-profile collaborations with artists in multiple genres, including Snoop Dogg, Marcus King, Sia and the late Dolly Parton. In support of that project, they were the first country band to perform a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. Their current tour, which stops in Philly this weekend,<\/a> has already featured surprise guest appearances from artists including Snoop and Lanie Gardner. In Boston, they also gifted the entire audience with Margaritaville cruise tickets<\/a>. Expect a special tribute to Parton, who Brown called a \u201cnational treasure\u201d last year.\n<\/p>\n Patty Jackson\u2019s Party in the Park Local radio legend Patty Jackson<\/a> has been on the air for more than four decades. Must be something about women in radio in Philly! Her annual party at the Dell<\/a> includes soul stalwarts The Whispers<\/a>, Jeffrey Osborne<\/a> and Howard Hewett<\/a>. It\u2019s the penultimate event of the Dell\u2019s summer season, which concludes next week with a tribute to Gamble & Huff<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n
\nWhen: Friday, Aug. 28, Saturday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30, 2 p.m.
\nHow much: $25 to $27<\/a><\/p>\n
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Chris Stapleton performs \u201cBad As I Used To Be\u201d during the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo\/George Walker IV)<\/p>\n
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Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean (33) runs for a touchdown after intercepting a pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr)<\/p>\n
\nWhen: Thursday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. (you must register online or in-person before that cutoff time)
\nHow much: $5<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhen: Saturday, Aug. 29, noon to 9 p.m.
\nHow much: Free<\/p>\n
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Large crowds gather at the Lincoln Memorial to demonstrate for civil rights in Washington, Aug. 28, 1963. (AP Photo)<\/p>\n
\nWhen: Saturday, Aug. 29, noon to 4 p.m.
\nHow much: Free, pay as you go<\/p>\n
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Bikers on the course at the 2016 Philly Cycling Classic. (Bas Slabbers\/for NewsWorks)<\/p>\n
\nWhen: Sunday, Aug. 30, women\u2019s race starts at 8:30 a.m., men\u2019s race starts at noon
\nHow much: Free for spectators<\/p>\n
\nWhen: Saturday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
\nHow much: Free, pay as you go<\/p>\n
\nWhen: Saturday, Aug. 29, 4 p.m.
\nHow much: Free<\/p>\n
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Patty Jackson watches IATSE union member David Michael Kenney clean her plaque in the Philadelphia Walk of Fame. (Peter Crimmins\/WHYY)<\/p>\n