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This week in Philadelphia · August 13–16, 2026

Van Gogh's Sunflowers draws rare side-by-side icons at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, while Twilight in the Gardens brings live music and art-making after dark at Magic Gardens — plus the Chinese Lantern Festival glows on through August 30.

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Past Digests

Browse past digests for Philadelphia. Each digest features gems from local sources and social media.

Philadelphia — July 30, 2026
Old City's August First Friday kicks off a packed week with gallery openings across the Paradigm Arts Building and Arch Enemy Arts, while the Best of Philly Party at the National Constitution Center promises the city's tastiest night out.
Philadelphia — July 23, 2026
Franklin Square throws a free 20th birthday bash on July 25 while the PMA opens 'Japan at the World's Fairs' and 'Americana: Photographs' this week — plus a sushi-making class and SummerFest in Northern Liberties round out a packed ten days.
Philadelphia — July 16, 2026
Twilight in the Gardens brings after-hours magic to Magic Gardens this month, and the PECO Green Roof Tour offers panoramic skyline views on July 23 — plus Van Gogh's Sunflowers and Rising Up: Rocky are still on at PMA.
Philadelphia — July 09, 2026
All-Star Week takes over Citizens Bank Park while the PMA opens two new exhibitions on July 12 — plus Eastern State's Summer Nights beer garden fires up this Saturday for a one-night history-meets-hops hang.
Philadelphia — July 02, 2026
Old City's First Friday on July 3rd anchors a massive holiday weekend, with the Eustace Mamba 'Lavender' opening at Paradigm Gallery and a Van Gogh's Sunflowers exhibit still glowing at the PMA.
Philadelphia — June 25, 2026
Philly's biggest summer ever peaks this week — the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill is the anchor, while Old City's First Friday on July 3 pairs free museum day with new gallery openings and the Make Your Own Sushi class tonight is the sleeper hit.
Philadelphia — June 18, 2026
The Fishtown Beer Festival pours 20-plus breweries under the El on June 20, while the Up South Street Festival brings live music and 50+ vendors to one of Philly's most beloved corridors — plus a cooking class in Italian pasta-making for a quieter night in.
Philadelphia — June 11, 2026
The FIFA Fan Fest is transforming Lemon Hill into a global street party, while two Van Gogh Sunflowers reunite at the PMA and the Philly Fairy Festival casts its spell on June 27. Pride Month rolls on with the city buzzing from the Gayborhood to Old City.
Philadelphia — June 04, 2026
Old City's First Friday opens new gallery shows across 30+ venues tonight, while the FIFA Fan Festival kicks off a 39-day World Cup party at Lemon Hill — and the Juneteenth Block Party with DJ Jazzy Jeff is already on everyone's radar for next week.
Philadelphia — May 28, 2026
The Roots Picnic kicks off this weekend with a Bok rooftop prelude tonight, while Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band bring their Land of Hope & Dreams tour to Philly Saturday — and First Friday in Old City opens fresh exhibitions all along the arts district June 5.
Philadelphia — May 21, 2026
Memorial Day weekend brings the Philadelphia Renaissance Faire to Fort Mifflin and a Philly Wine Fest at the Zoo, while Old City's First Friday on June 5 opens fresh exhibitions across 30+ galleries.
Philadelphia — May 14, 2026
A film screening of 'White Meat: Appetizer' beneath Washington Square Park's haunted history kicks off Friday at CultureWorks, while the Philly Wine Fest Spring Edition and Be Well Philly Fest fill the weekend with flavor and fitness.
Philadelphia — May 07, 2026
Things to do in Philadelphia this week (May 7–10, 2026) — Philly Wine Fest! Spring Edition, Twilight in the Gardens at Philadelphia
Philadelphia — April 30, 2026
Things to do in Philadelphia this week (April 30–May 3, 2026) — Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival, Star Wars Weekend at Neshaminy Creek Brewing, and Philadelphia Orchestra Happy Hour Concert, plus 9 more curated events.

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