Online, check out the BlackStar Film Festival or the Philly Drive-In. Heading out in person? Grab your mask and score tickets to the Live-In Drive-In at Citizens Bank Park. Afterwards, hit The Bourse for a workout boot camp.
The BlackStar Film Festival, held annually in Philadelphia, is a celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and of global communities of color, showcasing films by Black, brown and indigenous people from around the world. This year, they are finding socially distant ways to bring cinema to thousands.
Although tickets for the Philly Drive-In presented by T-Mobile are sold out for this weekend, there is much to engage with online. Through next Wednesday, check out the schedule and tune in for panel discussions on documentaries and collaboration, short films, and feature documentaries.
More Drive-Ins and Drive-Thrus
Also in drive-in series, check out Live-In Drive-In at Citizens Bank Park. The series allows you to enjoy live concerts, while still maintaining social distancing from the comfort of your own individual vehicle. Playing this Friday are Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and this Sunday, The Front Bottoms. Reserve tickets for your vehicle in advance online, as they sell out quickly.
On Sunday, experience a drive-through food truck festival outside the Cherry Hill Mall in New Jersey, featuring eight area food trucks. The food truck festival is free to enter, however, pre-ordering and pre-paying are greatly encouraged. All proceeds from this event benefit children with autism and their families.
More Outdoors
Good things come to those who sweat — every Saturday morning is Bootcamp at The Bourse. Whether you want to find your inner zen in a yoga session or are ready to dance your heart out in Zumba, there is a workout for everyone. This weekend, it’s all about a strong Zumba workout — combining body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves into a dance flow. Tickets are $10 and include a 60-minute workout along with a drink voucher to Grubhouse.
Looking for a kayaking tutorial? This expedition from the Independence Seaport Museum brings to you practice, lessons, and guidance from experienced kayaking guides. When confident with the basics, head out on an easy, three-mile, guided expedition on the Delaware River to check out what remains of the Three Sisters shipwreck. Class is available on Sunday morning, for $65 per person. Must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
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Starting on Sunday evening, join Chef’s Week for PAWS in celebrating restaurants and saving homeless pets. Demos, tips and tricks from your favorite chefs — including an auction with prizes from virtual private cooking classes to a luxury Mexico getaway for 12 in La Punta Manzanillo — await you at 7 p.m. every day this week.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving many women in the U.S. the right to vote, The Clay Studio is honoring women’s rights past, present, and future. They asked 50 artists to each choose two women they admire and to honor them by making a modern-day commemorative plate. Check out their online gallery and virtual talks, and learn how to make your own custom commemorative plate.