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9 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Week · June 25–28, 2026

Top Picks This Week

★ First Friday in Old City

Old City's beloved monthly gallery walk returns with new exhibition openings, design showrooms, and businesses open late, coinciding with Wawa Welcome America free museum day.

Friday, July 3, 2026 4:00 PM · Old City, Philadelphia

Food & Drink

Make Your Own Sushi

Hands-on sushi-making class where you'll learn to prepare sushi rice, select sushi-grade fish, and roll your own maki from scratch.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 6:30 PM · CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia, 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 300

CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia

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Music & Nightlife

LATIN Dance & Lesson at NFuse

Latin dance night with a dance lesson included at NFuse, a fun social evening combining movement and music.

Friday, June 26, 2026 7:30 PM · NFuse, Philadelphia

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Date Night

Watch Waterfront Fireworks from a Swan Boat at Penn's Landing

Catch waterfront fireworks from a charming swan boat on the Delaware River at Penn's Landing for a uniquely romantic summer evening.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

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Family-Friendly

Navy Yard Family Fest

A summer family festival at the historic Navy Yard with activities, food, and entertainment for all ages.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 · The Navy Yard, Philadelphia

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Arts & Culture

Cory Doctorow Book Event

Author Cory Doctorow discusses his new book on AI's impact on society in conversation with Philadelphia writer David Williams at the Fitler Club Ballroom.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 5:30 PM · Fitler Club Ballroom, Philadelphia

Philadelphia Magazine

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Anxiously Ever After: A Comedy About Love, Anxiety & Bad Decisions

A live comedy show at Plays & Players Theatre tackling love, anxiety, and the hilariously bad decisions we make along the way.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 7:00 PM · Plays & Players Theatre, Philadelphia

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Eustace Mamba Solo Exhibition 'Lavender' at Paradigm Gallery

Opening night of Eustace Mamba's solo exhibition Lavender at Paradigm Gallery in Old City, coinciding with First Friday.

Friday, July 3, 2026 6:00 PM · Paradigm Gallery, Old City, Philadelphia

Old City District

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Free Events

First Friday in Old City

Old City's beloved monthly gallery walk returns with new exhibition openings, design showrooms, and businesses open late, coinciding with Wawa Welcome America free museum day.

Friday, July 3, 2026 4:00 PM · Old City, Philadelphia

Old City District

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