Community Calendar

June 14

Gateway to Play – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FDR Park. Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a fun-filled Saturday. To celebrate the opening of the Gateway Plaza at Broad and Pattison as well as the launch of the Conservancy’s Fair Play Campaign, all of FDR Park will be buzzing with free activities, exclusive park tours, snacks and entertainment. The free event is for all ages. Food trucks are pay-as-you-go.

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 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.