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11 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Week · May 14–17, 2026

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★ Arts on the Avenue Festival

A free Delaware County arts festival returning to Lansdowne with 70+ artists, live music, food vendors, artist demonstrations, a beer garden, and family activities throughout the historic business district.

Arts & Culture
Movie Night: 'White Meat: Appetizer'
A special screening of this short horror film set beneath Washington Square Park, followed by a cocktail mixer by Blk Sanctuary and a talkback with director David Dylan Thomas.
Friday, May 15, 2026 6:00 PM · CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia, 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 320
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In Her View: Highlights from the Keith and Jim Straw Collection
Closing soon — this Philadelphia Museum of Art exhibition celebrates remarkable paintings, drawings, and prints by women artists from a celebrated private collection.
Monday, May 18, 2026 · Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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Festivals & Special Events
South 9th Street Italian Market Festival
An annual tradition along South 9th Street featuring delicious Italian food — sweet and savory — plus great music and shopping at one of America's oldest open-air markets.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 · South 9th Street Italian Market, Philadelphia
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Be Well Philly Fest
The ultimate day of health and wellness featuring fitness classes from top regional instructors, wellness workshops, interactive lounges, and a marketplace of local and national health vendors.
Sunday, May 17, 2026 10:30 AM · BOK
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Free Events
Arts on the Avenue Festival
A free Delaware County arts festival returning to Lansdowne with 70+ artists, live music, food vendors, artist demonstrations, a beer garden, and family activities throughout the historic business district.
Saturday, May 17, 2026 · Lansdowne, Delaware County
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Yoga on the Pier at Pennypack on the Delaware
Weekly outdoor yoga on the pier overlooking the Delaware River, hosted by Northeast Philly Fitness By The River.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:00 PM · Pennypack on the Delaware, Northeast Philadelphia
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Outdoors & Active
Glen Foerd Annual Plant and Seed Swap
Glen Foerd hosts its annual community plant and seed swap — a beloved free event for gardeners looking to trade and discover new plants.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Glen Foerd, Philadelphia
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Date Night
Glen Foerd's 3rd Thursdays: Live Music and Mansion Tours
The beloved 3rd Thursdays series returns with live music and tours of the historic Glen Foerd mansion along the Delaware River.
Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Glen Foerd, Philadelphia
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Music & Nightlife
Funhouse Comedy
A stand-up comedy show at a Frankford Avenue venue, a fun neighborhood night out for laughs in the city.
Friday, May 15, 2026 7:00 PM · 2576 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia
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Country Line Dancing at Tavern on Camac
Giddy Up Philly hosts country line dance lessons every Friday at Tavern on Camac in the Gayborhood, from 7 to 8 PM — a welcoming, high-energy crowd awaits.
Friday, May 15, 2026 7:00 PM · Tavern on Camac, Philadelphia Gayborhood
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Sports
Dad Vail Regatta
An annual collegiate regatta drawing participants from more than 100 North American colleges and universities, held annually in May in Philadelphia.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Philadelphia
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