Below, you'll find a wide selection of things to do in Philly, the burbs and neighboring states this weekend.
Check back with KYW Newsradio weekly to plan your summer outings.
EVENT: Shark Summer
DATE: Through Sept. 2
WHERE: Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, N.J.
DETAILS: The second annual Shark Summer kicked off on July 25, just in time to celebrate Discovery Shark Week. The museum debuts a brand new baby sandbar shark exhibit (doo, doo, doo, doo, doo) exhibit!
PRICE: Shark Summer tickets are included in general admission. Adult tickets are $29.99; children $21.99
EVENT: KYW Newsradio's Flashpoint at Philly Podcast Festival
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11 a.m.
WHERE: Indy Hall, 399 Market St., #360, Philadelphia
DETAILS: KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg takes Flashpoint out of the studio and directly to the people. She'll record her latest show in front of a live audience at Indy Hall in Old City as part of the Philadelphia Podcast Festival. It's free to attend. You'll also have the chance to win a $50 Hand and Stone gift card as well as a SNAP Kitchen gift card.
PRICE: Free
EVENT: KYW Newsradio's Gone Cold at Philly Podcast Festival
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Indy Hall, 399 Market St., #360, Philadelphia
EVENT: KYW Newsradio's Beer and Booze Broz at Philly Podcast Festival
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Tattooed Mom, 530 South St., Philadelphia
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: East Passyunk Avenue, South Philadelphia
PRICE: Free to attend; $20 for participating cars
EVENT: XPoNential Music Festival
DATE: Friday through Sunday
WHERE: BB&T Pavilion, Wiggins Park, Camden, N.J.
DETAILS: The XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru features three stages, more than 30 performers, and an eclectic line-up of established and up-and-coming artists heard on WXPN 88.5FM.
PRICE: Three-day passes start at $170; single-day passes also available
EVENT: A Conversation with Billie Jean King and Friends
DATE/TIME: Friday, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hagan Arena, Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia
DETAILS: Four remarkable women who are champions in equality in sports — Billie Jean King, Venus Williams, Lindsey Harding, and Valerie Camillo — will gather in Philadelphia for a special intimate event, presented by Luna Bar.
PRICE: $125 — ticket includes conversation, wine tasting, tennis match
EVENT: Philadelphia Potter Crawl 2019
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 1 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Old City, various locations
DETAILS: We solemnly swear that we are up to no good. Calling all muggles, wizards, squibs and elves: Grab your cloaks, brooms, owls and wands, and get ready for the wizarding bar event of the year. We’re casting a spell on the best bars in Old City, so come celebrate the wonderful world of magic and wizardry.
PRICE: $20 online; $30 day of event
EVENT: SmörgåsBeer
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave., Philadelphia
DETAILS: SmörgåsBeer partygoers can play trivia and lawn games as well as a traditional Swedish “tipsrunda,” or quiz walk, through the museum. There is no better way to pass a summer evening than tasting new beers, ciders and more, challenging friends to unique games, and dancing the night away to great music. Amazing prizes for fun experiences will also be raffled throughout the evening.
PRICE: $30 in advance; $35 at the door
EVENT: Last chance for Ardmore Restaurant Week
DATE: Through Sunday
WHERE: Various locations
DETAILS: Ardmore Restaurant Week includes two full weeks of dining deals, plus the introduction of lunch specials. This year’s event serves up fixed-price lunch and dinner menus at 21 restaurants around the Montgomery County town.
PRICE: Two-course lunches for $10 or $15; three-course dinners for $15, $25 or $35
EVENT: 9th annual Tidal Schuylkill Boat Parade
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindenbergh Blvd., Philadelphia
PRICE: Free
EVENT: "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" In Concert
DATE/TIME: Friday, 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave., Philadelphia
DETAILS: The Mann is thrilled to present "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" live in concert. The Philadelphia Orchestra will play John Williams' iconic musical score live as the film is projected on three giant screens.
PRICE: $25 to $98, plus $5 for tickets purchased the day of
EVENT: July Twilight in the Gardens
DATE/TIME: Friday, 7 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South St., Philadelphia
DETAILS: Spend a warm summer evening at Magic Gardens at the July Twilight in the Gardens event. This month’s performer is The After Hours Trio, a Philadelphia-based jazz group made up Najwa Parkins on vocals, Dan Hanrahan on guitar, and Justin Sekelewski on bass. Their smooth mix of jazz standards and original compositions will relax your soul and get your feet tapping.
Teaching Artist Sophia Ambrosino is looking to help shift the food system in a more sustainable direction through food education. At this month’s event, she will help guests decorate their own flower pots to with fill with Bennett Compost soil and basil plants. Use a variety of materials, including paint, sequence, and compostable glitter to make your flower pot your own work of art.
Twilight in the Gardens is a BYOBBS event (Bring Your Own Booze, Blanket, and Snacks), and guests are encouraged to relax and picnic in the space.
PRICE: $20 for adults; $16 for students/seniors; $12 for members
EVENT: Shakespeare in Clark Park
DATE/TIME: Through Sunday; shows at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Clark Park, Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia
DETAILS: It's a mad, mad world. Once beloved, King Lear has begun his descent into insanity, dividing his kingdom between his daughters and setting off a series of tragic events. In King Lear's world, it is not only the royals who suffer, but the whole kingdom.
Shakespeare in Clark Park brings to life the classic tale of power and madness with a company of Philly's favorite actors, including Brian Anthony Wilson and Charlotte Northeast with live musical scoring in partnership with Play on, Philly!
Should the weather gods determine that they want to bring us a tempest, the show will go on at the Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St.
PRICE: Free