Community Calendar
May 31-June 1
Roots Picnic – The two-day festival returns to its longtime home of The Mann in Fairmount Park. R&B singer D’Angelo will headline the festival alongside The Roots, marking the Black Messiah musician’s return to Roots Picnic. Lenny Kravitz will take the stage to perform hits as well as his latest studio album Blue Electric Light. Meek Mill will also make his first appearance on the Roots Picnic stage. Roots Picnic will also welcome GloRilla, Tems, Latto, Kaytranada, Jeezy, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, Musiq Soulchild, Kur, Elmiene, Jagged Edge, Backyard Band featuring CeeLo Green, Crystal Waters, Lay Banks and Laila. Tickets at https://therootspicnic.com/.
June 1
Philadelphia Pride March and Festival – the LGBTQ+ community and allies to participate in a celebration of their community, culture and LGBTQ+ LUV (Love Unity and Visibility). The Pride March will form and organize at 6th and Walnut at 10:30 a.m. and end in the “Gayborhood.” Watch for the largest rainbow pride flag in America, this year expanded to 600 feet long. When the march reaches the Gayborhood, the festival will begin, running from noon to 7 p.m. from Walnut to Pine streets and Quince to Juniper streets, with other select roads closed around the festival footprint. The festival will feature over 200 small businesses and organizations, performers, entertainers, artists, vendors, local bars, food trucks, community organizations, stages and more.
June 3
With Love From America: A Honky Tonk For Ukraine – At 7 p.m. at Mario Lanza Park (200 Queen St/). Described as “a toe-tappin’, thigh-slappin’, rootin’, tootin’ good time,” the event features REV Theatre Company and a live band performing classic retro country hits. The show is free and family-friendly and donations will support Save Ukraine, an agency that rescues Ukrainian children deported to Russia and reunites them with their families.
June 4
The Dogist – Social media sensation Elias Weiss Friedman will bring special guests and their four-legged best friends as well as stories from local Dogist fans whose dogs have changed their lives. At the Theatre of Living Arts. $1 from each ticket sold will benefit Best Friends Animal Society. Tickets at livenation.com.
June 7
Friends of FDR Flea Market – From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in FDR Park, 1900 Pattison Ave. 50 spaces available. $25 per stall or two for $40. If interested in selling, email info@fdrpark.org
June 8
Odunde Festival – covering 16 city blocks and with 2 stages of live entertainment, Odunde will be celebrating its 50th year in the traditional South Philadelphia location near 23rd and South Street.
June 8
David Bisbal – At the Theatre of Living Arts, Spanish musician David Bisbal is making his return to the U.S. with his first tour stateside since 2021 with the Back in the USA 2025 Tour. This new run features a refreshed repertoire that includes his greatest hits as well as the latest songs from his discography. Tickets at LiveNation.com.
June 10
With Love From America: A Honky Tonk For Ukraine – At 7 p.m. at Dickinson Square Park (1600 E. Moyamensing Ave.). Described as “a toe-tappin’, thigh-slappin’, rootin’, tootin’ good time.” the event features REV Theatre Company and a live band performing classic retro country hits. The show is free and family-friendly and donations will support Save Ukraine, an agency that rescues Ukrainian children deported to Russia and reunites them with their families.
June 16
Billy Corgan – At the Theatre of Living Arts on South Street, Billy Corgan and The Machines of God will commemorate the anniversaries of the albums with sets drawn from Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness and the double album Machina/The Machines of God & Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music, as well as the 2024 release, Aghori Mhori Mei, with a national U.S. tour set to kick off this summer. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com.
June 17
With Love From America: A Honky Tonk For Ukraine – At 7 p.m. at Jefferson Square Park (400 Washington Ave.). Described as “a toe-tappin’, thigh-slappin’, rootin’, tootin’ good time,” the event features REV Theatre Company and a live band performing classic retro country hits. The show is free and family-friendly and donations will support Save Ukraine, an agency that rescues Ukrainian children deported to Russia and reunites them with their families.
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 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.
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 free 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 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.