Open-air performances, blockbuster concerts, Broadway shows, a bike race music festival and more.
August isn’t short on entertainment options this weekend. As summer winds down, enjoy some open-air performances, blockbuster concerts, Broadway shows, a bike race music festival and more. There’s something for everyone this weekend in Philly.
Parks on Tap, through Sunday, August 11
This week’s Parks on Tap destination is Matthias Baldwin Park, designed by artist Athena Tacha. Explore the park's distinctive terraced design, featuring lush greenery and captivating rock formations while enjoying food, drinks, and fun in a natural green space.
Parks on Tap was designed as a traveling beer garden by a partnership between Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and FCM Hospitality. Proceeds benefit the Fairmount Park Conservancy.
Learn more at Parks on Tap.
MAMMA MIA!, through Sunday, August 11
For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA.
Learn more Ensemble Arts Philly.
SINKANE, August 9
WXPN Free At Noon welcomes Sinkane, a Sudanese-American musician who blends krautrock, prog rock, electronica, free jazz and funk rock with Sudanese pop. He is signed to City Slang Records. Born to college professors in London, he lived in Sudan, then moved to the U.S. when he was five, and lived for some time in Ohio.
Learn more XPN.org.
Green Day, August 9th & 10th
Welcome to paradise… Global rock superstars Green Day take over the Bank this weekend with The Saviors Tour. Fueled by Monster Energy, the tour also brings the illustrious rock luminaries The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas to Citizens Bank Park as special guests.
Get tickets here.
Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images.SLIPKNOT, August 10
Heavy titans and cultural phenomenon SLIPKNOT’s North American portion of their Here Comes The Pain Tour will make a stop at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Saturday night. This year, the nine are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their seminal debut album, Slipknot, which catapulted the band back in 1999.
Learn more at Live Nation.
Rainbow Girls w/ AC Sapphire, August 10th
City Winery Philadelphia presents Rainbow Girls w/ AC Sapphire live on August 10th at 7:30pm. Rainbow Girls are a three-piece singing group made up of Erin Chapin, Caitlin Gowdey and Vanessa Wilbourn from the North Bay area of California. Songs include City Slickers, Doesn’t Make Any Sense and Free Wine.
Learn more at City Winery.
Ardmore Rock N' Ride - Main Line Bike Race & Music Festival, August 11
This outdoor music festival and bike race also serves as a community fundraiser supporting Narberth Ambulance. Two outdoor stages in downtown Ardmore will feature Rebirth Brass Band, Octave Cat, Yellowman, Stella Ruze, Remember Jones, Omar's Hat, Marielle Kraft and Johnny Shortcake.
Learn more at Ardmore Rock N Ride.
