PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend on The KYW To-Do List: Enjoy one of Shakespeare’s classics in Clark Park, cosplay your favorite antihero in King of Prussia, or create your own herbal exfoliants with items from your garden.
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EVENT: Shakespeare in Clark Park
DATE/TIME: Through Sunday; shows start at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Clark Park, 4300 Baltimore Ave., West Philadelphia
DETAILS: BYO blanket or chair to experience “Pericles, Prince of Tyre” in this tale of “shipwrecks, chivalry and family finally found” with a “troupe of tumbling and swirling circus performers.”
PRICE: Free, but donations are encouraged
EVENT: Evil Expo
DATE: Friday to Sunday
WHERE: The Alloy King of Prussia, 301 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia
DETAILS: For all things villainy and antiheroes, visit the Evil Expo and see just about every genre you can think of. There will be cosplay, panels, workshops, escape rooms, unique items for sale and more.
PRICE: Weekend pass is $42; ticket prices vary
EVENT: Chicken Bone Beach: The Early Black Music Experience in Atlantic
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill
DETAILS: While the Chicken Bone Beach in Atlantic City, which used to be segregated, served as a haven for the Black community, it also attracted many civic leaders, entertainers and celebrities. Musicians like Ray Charles and Billy Eckstine would often perform there. Join The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble for an ode to Black nightlife in Atlantic City.
PRICE: $25
EVENT: Summer Splash at Franklin Square
DATE/TIME: Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Franklin Square, 200 N. Sixth St., Center City
DETAILS: Franklin Square is celebrating its 15th birthday on Saturday with a day full of events. Summer Splash programming on the weekends usually includes live music, but for this birthday celebration, there will be crafts, games, free yoga, storytelling, dance performances and more.
PRICE: Free
EVENT: Hungry Pop-Up at the Academy
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: The Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Center City
DETAILS: Hungry, a national platform for popular chefs, is partnering with the academy to serve sustainable lunches. There will be everything from dino nugget bento boxes to a charcuterie box.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: FDR Park Scavenger Hunt
DATE: Through Aug. 16
WHERE: FDR Park in South Philadelphia
DETAILS: Download the GooseChase app and head to the 350-acre FDR Park to participate in a scavenger hunt and win prizes. Missions will be released in weekly batches and you have the option to complete the hunt alone or have up to three other people on your team.
PRICE: Free
EVENT: Philly Dance Day
DATE/TIME: Saturday, check the schedule for times
WHERE: Markward Playground, 400 S. Taney St.; Philly Dance Studio, 1923 Chestnut St.; Plays and Players Theater, 1714 Delancy Place
DETAILS: Get ready for a day of dance and more than a dozen different workshops in a few locations in the city. Learn everything from hoop dance to ballet combos, and end the night watching a capstone evening showcase at the Plays & Players Theater.
PRICE: Free, but first-come-first-served
EVENT: Urban Medicine Cabinet: Herbal Exfoliation
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., West Philadelphia
DETAILS: Use ingredients found in your own garden to create exfoliants to help refresh your skin. Join Medicinal Herb Farmer and Herbalist Nyambi Royster to learn about nutrient-rich ingredients you should incorporate into your skincare routine.
PRICE: $20