Community Calendar
June 19
Lil Baby – At the Wells Fargo Center, rap star Lil Baby and the WHAM World Tour. Special guests include BigXthaPlug, NLE Choppa and Loe Shimmy. Tickets at whamtour.com.
June 21
Summer Solstice Midday Pause – From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Magic Gardens Studio, 1002 Watkins St. Join Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens for a rejuvenating Midday Pause to celebrate the summer solstice. The experience blends guided journaling with Dr. Hava Rose to connect and reflect with writing practice and conversation, a soothing sound bath with Coach Shay to help release tension, relieve stress and reflect on the journaling experience. Attendees will also receive light refreshments. Cost: $35-40. Register at www.phillymagicgardens.org
June 28
Independence Day Fireworks on the Waterfront  – From 9:30-9:45 p.m. Celebrate Independence Weekend with fireworks at waterfront destinations, including Cherry Street Pier, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Race Street Pier, Pier 68 and Washington Avenue Pier. Catch the U.S. Army Band’s “Pershing’s Own” concert at 8 p.m.
June 30
Make Your Own Pride Zine & Buttons – From 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Whitman Library meeting room. Join artists from South Street Art Mart in learning how to make your own handmade zines and buttons from scratch to tell your own Pride story. For teens and adults. Part of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month programming.
July 4
Wawa Welcome America – The festival will feature an expanded lineup of free multicultural and multigenerational events throughout Philadelphia on Benjamin Franklin Parkway with a star-studded concert featuring the two-time Grammy Award-winning hip-hop icon LL Cool J and Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, songwriter and Philadelphia native Jazmine Sullivan. The concert will be followed by Philadelphia’s largest annual fireworks display over the Parkway beginning at 9:30 p.m.
July 26
Second City – The improv comedy group is bringing its 65th anniversary tour to Philly with two shows at Live! Casino & Hotel. The show will feature songs and sketches crafted by some of Second City’s famous alumni like Tina Fey, Bill Murray and Stephen Colbert. Showtimes are 4 and 9 p.m. Tickets start at $19.99 at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com, AXS.com and at Shop Live! in the hotel lobby.
August 1
Philadelphia Folk Festival Preview Concert – At 7 p.m. at Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Bryn Mawr. An evening featuring performances from Larry Ahearn, Lili Añel, Cloudbelly and Max Davey. It is a free event. All four performers are scheduled to play at this year’s Philadelphia Folk Festival. The event will offer a sneak peek of what to expect on the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township this summer.
August 9
Bed of Roses – The World’s Best Bon Jovi Tribute – At Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, the ultimate tribute band that captures the full range of Bon Jovi’s career, from his ’80s roots to his modern sound. With a setlist full of classic hits like Livin’ On A Prayer, You Give Love A Bad Name and It’s My Life, the band delivers an experience through authentic vocals, costumes and showmanship. Tickets begin at $19.99 and available at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com, AXS.com or at Shop Live! in the hotel lobby.
August 14
Jonas Brothers – At Citizens Bank Park, “JONAS20: LIVING THE DREAM” tour – a full-circle celebration of their 20-year journey from performing in malls to headlining the biggest stadiums in the world. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com.
September 26
Kashmir – The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live! – At Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Kashmir takes you back to the 1970s with a recreation of a classic Zeppelin concert. Witness the live performance of Physical Graffiti in its entirety by Kashmir featuring Jean Violet. Zeppelin’s sixth album, it was originally released in 1975. Tickets begin at $19.99 and available at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com, AXS.com or at Shop Live! in the hotel lobby.
October 4
DoOkie – America’s Premier Green Day Tribute – At Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. DoOkie brings the energy and sound of Green Day to life, offering a tribute that captures the spirit of the band. Formed in western Massachusetts, DoOkie became a sought-after tribute act, known for its performances and energy. Songs will include “Basket Case” to “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).” Tickets begin at $19.99 and available at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com, AXS.com or at Shop Live! in the hotel lobby.
October 11
St. Monica’s Clothing Drive – St. Vincent DePaul Conference of St. Monica Parish will hold a clothing drive at St. Monica Senior School, 2500 S. 16th St., from 9 a.m. to noon. Please enter the school yard on the Porter Street side. Receipts will be provided upon request. This will be a good time to give to a worthy cause and eliminate clothes you no longer wear.
October 14
Mumford & Sons – At the Wells Fargo Center, support acts include Japanese Breakfast, Gregory Alan Isakov, Michael Kiwanuka, Sierra Ferrell, Gigi Perez, Margo Price, Lucius, Madison Cunningham, Good Neighbours and Divorce. Mumford & Sons has partnered with PLUS1 to support War Child. $1 from every ticket sold will help War Child to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children affected by war. Tickets at www.mumfordandsons.com
October 25
SPHS Class of ’68 Celebrates Turning 75 – South Philadelphia High School’s Class of 1968 will have a luncheon at noon on Oct. 25 at the Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St. The event is open to all classes and formal invites will be emailed in March. Call Arleen Liberi 609-922-2419, Maria Leati 856-287-3734 or Stephen Michielli 267-252-2740.
October 29
Bryan Adams – At the Wells Fargo Center, Bryan Adams announces that he is hitting the road this fall with his “Roll With The Punches” North America 2025 tour. Tickets available at BryanAdams.com.