Philly Beer Week
When: May 30-June 8
Where: The entire city
Price: Varies by venue
Why you should go: Philly Beer Week is an annual celebration of Philadelphia— one of the country’s oldest and best beer cities. The celebration has hundreds of participating venues and restaurants across the city—in fact, they even made an app to help you keep track the booze–palooza. In short: it’s good alcohol for a lot less, so grab some friends, download the app and explore what Philadelphia Beer has to offer.
For more information: phillybeerweek.org
Philly Cycling Classic
When: June 1, 12 p.m.
Where: The race takes riders through Manayunk, East Falls, Kelly Drive and Fairmount Park neighborhoods.
Price: Free
Why you should go: The Philly Cycling Classic is actually a trimmed down version of Philadelphia’s original annual bike race. The neighborhoods that the race runs through usually get pretty spirited, with lots of day drinking and street food to be found. Unless you or a friend has a house along the route, the best places to watch are Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park, along Kelly Drive (bleachers provided) or along Boathouse Row.
For more information: phillycyclingclassic.org
The Roots Picnic
When: May 31, 1 p.m.
Where: Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing
Price: $65
Why you should go: While this recommendation may come on the late (and expensive) side, the Roots Picnic always offers a good time for music lovers. The annual concert is (shockingly enough) hosted by The Roots, and the Philadelphia natives always put on a damn good show. This year’s line up includes Snoop Dogg and Janelle Monae, among others.
For more information: rootspicnic.com
PAFA Annual Student Exhibition
When: Ends June 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 118 North Broad Street
Price: Free
Why you should go: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students show off their best work from the past academic year. The exhibition is a fun, accessible way to view art that even a culture snob–in–training can appreciate. Plus, your days are numbered (three to be exact). The exhibit has been up since May 5th and after June 1st they’re taking it down, so make sure you see it while you can!
For more information: pafa.edu/ase/
Phillies Game
When: May 29-June 2
Where: Citizens Bank Park
Price: Rooftop Bleachers and Standing Room; tickets for under $20
Why you should go: Baseball in the summer is stereotypical American fun, and a Phillies game is one this city’s greatest pastimes. From the Phanatic to Chickie’s and Pete’s Crab Fries, Citizens Bank Park offers due compensation for attendees that aren’t exactly “into sports.” Make sure to pregame, though, in order to dull the sting of the Phillies’ near–guaranteed loss and make the cheap seats a bit more bearable.
For more information: philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com
