Le Bec–Fin Bastille Day Sidewalk Festival
It’s likely that today will be the only day of the year that you can afford to eat at Le Bec–Fin. With crepes and pastries starting at $2 and a steak frites special inside for $25, take advantage of this opportunity to indulge in the art of French cooking at Philadelphia’s swankiest restaurant. Thursday, July 14, 11:30 a.m.
Rodin Museum
In honor of the French sculptor from which it derives its name, the Rodin Museum will unveil the first in a series of renovations aimed at restoring the union between nature and art at the site. The result of a lengthy re–landscaping of the museum's courtyards and gardens will be revealed today, just in time to pretend you’re in Versailles. Thursday, July 14, 9:30 a.m., $5 suggested donation
Bastille Day Festival at Eastern State Penitentiary
The centerpiece of Bastille Day celebrations ties Philly with France, in an all–day street fair and reenactment of the storming of the Bastille at the storied Philly site. This Saturday, Eastern State has it all. Pet parades, Can–Can dancers, Marie–Antoinette impersonaters throwing Tastykakes from a tower — you won’t want to miss this absurd display of all things French and some things not–so–French. Saturday, July 16, 2–6 p.m., Free
