9 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Week · May 28–31, 2026

Music & Nightlife

One Human: Roots Picnic Prelude Rooftop Experience

A rooftop prelude event at Bok celebrating the Roots Picnic weekend, with cultural programming and community vibes.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 6:30 PM · Bok, Philadelphia

Jazzy First Fridays at Positano Coast

Live jazz fills Positano Coast restaurant during First Friday in Old City for a stylish evening of food, drinks, and live music.

Friday, June 5, 2026 6:00 PM · Positano Coast, Old City, Philadelphia

Food & Drink

Traditional Chinese Dumplings Cooking Class

Chef Scutt leads a hands-on dumpling-making class covering dough, various fillings (vegetarian and chicken), and wrapping techniques — BYOB and no experience required.

Friday, May 29, 2026 6:30 PM · CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia, 1315 Walnut Street Suite 300, Philadelphia

Arts & Culture

Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments

This Philadelphia Museum of Art exhibition explores the cultural history and making of Philadelphia's iconic Rocky statue and other public monuments.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Outdoors & Active

Schuylkill Center and Wissahickon Park Group Hike

A moderately paced group hike of approximately 7 miles through Schuylkill Center and Wissahickon Park, organized by Outdoor Adventure Friends.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:15 PM · Schuylkill Center / Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia

The Beauty Boost Philadelphia – Summer Sweat Social

A high-energy morning event at Philly Personal Fitness featuring workout tastings led by the training team, plus health, wellness, and beauty experience stations for women.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 10:00 AM · 970 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia

Free Events

First Friday in Old City – June

Old City's iconic monthly art walk returns with gallery openings, design showrooms, late-night programming, and neighborhood businesses staying open late.

Friday, June 5, 2026 5:00 PM · Old City, Philadelphia

Festivals & Special Events

Philadelphia Integrity Icon Awards

The Philadelphia Citizen and Accountability Lab celebrate the sixth annual Integrity Icon awards, honoring city workers with outstanding public service.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:00 PM · Fitler Club Ballroom, 1 South 24th Street, Philadelphia

West Park Arts Fest

West Park Arts Fest returns to Fairmount Park with live performances, an artisan marketplace, and food trucks celebrating local creativity.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Fairmount Park, Philadelphia