Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Philadelphia Folk Festival
This weekend (Aug. 16-18), the Philadelphia Folk Festival will be in full swing at Old Pool Farm to offer a tailored lineup of live music, enticing food, activities for all ages and more. In 2024, the PFF lineup will pay homage to the festival’s roots, with performers including Gangstagrass, John Oates, Tony Trischka’s EarlJam – A Tribute to Earl Scruggs, The Secret Sisters, Adam Ezra Group and more.
In addition to the main line-up of performers, the PFF has also announced a new collaboration with the Xtreme Folk Scene, presenters of Xfest, to welcome performers from the Musical Artists Cooperative (MAC) to the 2024 celebration.
As a release notes, the Xtreme Folk Scene stage, titled “Anger, Hope, and Outrage,” will feature music that pushes the boundaries of tradition and celebrates the fusion of various genres. Performers include Sug Daniels, Anarkhipov, Persistent Resistors, A Day Without Love, and Matt Pless. Visitors can catch the Xtreme Folk Showcase on the Tank Stage, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1323 Salford Station Rd., Schwenksville, folkfest.org
Urban Farmer’s Cornucopia Dinner
This Thursday, Executive Chef Sonny Ingui of Urban Farmer will be serving up a seven-course feast highlighting the versatility of corn. The dinner will take place in the venue’s intimate Verdant Room, and will dive into corn’s impact on food systems and the bounty of local farms.
Courses span Baby Corn Elotes, Sweet Corn Ravioli, Charred Corn Panzanella, Golden Tilefish, Chicha Morada, Creekstone Denver Steak, and Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream to finish it all off. Guests can also try a few different themed cocktails for the evening, including a Mezcal clad sipper called the Corn Bunting, a Buttered Corn Old Fashioned and more. The experience costs $120 per person and tickets can be purchased online.
1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, urbanfarmersteakhouse.com
Fishtown Card Show
Taking place at Rivers Casino Philadelphia this weekend, the Fishtown Card Show will be in full swing on Aug. 17 and 18. The two-day event will be held from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. on Sunday, with an additional 9 a.m. early admission option on both days.
The occasion will feature different sports and trading cards from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Soccer, Pokémon and much more, along with autographs, memorabilia, sports art, and collectibles. The Card Show will also host Philadelphia Phillies players/personalities of the past, free door prizes, on-site food and beverage vendors, and two huge screens with live sports playing all weekend long.
One day admission options include GA ($10) or Early Admission ($15), in addition to a 2-Day Early Admission Pass ($25) that covers the entire show. Children ages 10 and under do not need a ticket to enter. Guests can purchase tickets online ahead of time, or at the door throughout the event.
1001 N Delaware Ave., fishtowncardshow.com
National Rum Day at Cuba Libre
This Friday, Aug. 16, is a very spirited occasion at Cuba Libre. The bar and restaurant is celebrating National Rum Day with half-priced rum drink specials from 4 to 7 p.m., plus, $15 rum flights throughout the month of August.
As a release notes, the half-priced specials will be available at the bar during happy hour and applies to any drink on or off the menu that includes rum (excluding rum flights and happy hour drinks). The full Happy Hour menu will also be available. The rum flights on the other hand come from a partnership with Bacardi, Brinley Gold Shipwreck, and Don Q. Each flight has three 1-ounce pours of the featured rums and will be available now through Aug. 31 all day throughout the restaurant.
10 S 2nd St., cubalibrerestaurant.com
Shark Summer at the CAA
Time is running out to see the annual festival at the CAA, which is full of various events surrounding the apex predators until Aug. 18. From a scuba-diving toothfairy hunting for shark teeth, to a special Shark & Ray Encounter where you get up close and personal with the beings, Shark Summer has a little something for everyone.
The Aquarium in general also offers one-of-a-kind views of the species through its shark tunnel underneath the 21-foot exhibit or across its shark bridge—which happens to be the largest of its kind in the country.
Other activities for the occasion include a Shark Talk with an expert, a shark-themed light show in the Rotunda at the top of every hour, a chance to catch a shark-centric 3D movie, plus a chance test your knowledge during the Walk the Plank: Shark Edition trivia game show.
1 Riverside Drive, Camden, New Jersey, ogawaphilly.com
