#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
3 a.m. at Liberty Lands
(Photo by @stephen.levick)
The mayor was among the officials who showed up at Dilworth Park for the unveiling of a clock to count down the minutes until the 2026 World Cup.
Activities leading up to the big event include youth events this week, ticket giveaways and hosting several games in the club version of the Cup, which starts next week. Continue reading …
Most people like art, but not everyone can afford art. That’s where Art for the Cash Poor comes in. The event, celebrating its 25th anniversary this weekend, caps the highest price you can pay at $250. And the art is very good. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Philly ICE protest: 15 arrested, 4 injured in a demonstration in Center City against deportations and detainments. [WHYY]
• Pa. Republican congressmen applaud Trump plan to roll back climate rules, touting it as good for business, while critics say it will harm public health and worsen climate change. [WHYY]
• Philly school officials have said that community input would guide any moves to close, colocate, or repurpose schools, but several parents and local leaders say the process is opaque and “artificial.” [Chalkbeat]
• A multi-use trail to connect Wissahickon to Valley Forge is on track to happen. [Grid]
• Jumpstart Philly celebrates a decade of removing blight. [WHYY’s Plan Philly]
• Psychologist has spent two decades studying how creativity helps kids learn better. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will join City Council members and city officials to provide additional information on the passage of the administration’s $6.8 billion “One Philly 2.0” Budget, at City Hall, 3 p.m.
The mayor will deliver remarks at the Black & Gold Gala – the Community College of Philadelphia’s signature fundraising event honoring alumni and Philadelphia leaders, at Vie by Cescaphe, 600 N. Broad St., 7:25 p.m.
ON THE CALENDAR
🌈 Pride Month celebrations
✊“No Kings” protest information
🌸 27 ways to get out and enjoy the warm weather
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Thursday, June 12: A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches
Discuss the origins of your favorite sandwiches, including some myth busting and an examination of how Philly became the world’s best sandwich city. Free at Parkway Central. (6 p.m.)
Friday, June 13: de>crescendo: Putting the Pieces Together
An interactive space to use art therapy to reflect on, explore and process the emotions, thoughts and sensations you may experience during Asian Arts Initiative’s Spring exhibit. Free with limited registration. (6 to 8 p.m.)
Friday, June 13: Cinema in the Cemetery: Eraserhead
Watch David Lynch’s first feature, Eraserhead (1977), which he said was inspired by his time as a student in 1960s Philadelphia. Trivia, pop-up artist market, food trucks, drinks, music and more at 7 p.m. Screening at 8:30 p.m. At Laurel Hill East.
Friday and Sunday, June 13 & 15: “The Sisters” World Premiere
What do four women poets, centuries apart, say to each other across time? In The Sisters, the voices of Amy Lowell, Sappho, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Emily Dickinson are woven into a bold opera full of haunting dialogue on legacy, identity, and artistic lineage. At Christ Church Neighborhood House. $23-50 tickets. (7 p.m. Friday; 4 p.m. Sunday)
Friday-Saturday, June 13-14: Juneteenth Reparations Film Screenings
Friday’s screening at 6:30 p.m. at Mother Bethel AME is of “The Cost of Inheritance” and is followed by a conversation with Rep. Chris Rabb and Sistah Patt Gunn, an acclaimed Gullah Geechee storyteller, activist and small business owner. Free with registration.
Saturday’s screening is at 6:30 p.m. of “Acts of Reparation” at the Friends Center at 1501 Cherry St. Genealogy nerds travel south to reclaim and reckon with their roots. Followed by a conversation with Dr. Breanna Moore. Free with registration.
Saturday, June 14: Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Rain or shine family festival at the Penn Museum filled with joyful performance, live DJ sets, captivating storytelling, and hands-on activities for all ages. Support Black-owned businesses at a community marketplace or grab a bite from local food trucks. Free tickets. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Saturday, June 14: Kimchi Tasting at Reading Terminal Market
Joyce, the Kimchee Girl and Iovine Produce present a chance to learn about authentic Korean kimchi and recipe ideas. (10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Saturday, June 14: Curious Histories Fest: What’s for Lunch?
This free, daylong event features hands-on activities, talks, tours, and highlights from Science History Institute collections. Enjoy some free ice cream, visit the museum, take part in cooking demos, story times, and special events; and be curious! (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Saturday, June 14: Philly VegFest 2025
Bainbridge Green hosts this 5th year revival of a celebration of vegan and whole-food plant-based lifestyles. Free. (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Saturday, June 14: Pints & Pages: A Boozy Book Fair
An adult-friendly ‘scholastic’ book fair! Books, VHS tapes, candles, comics, vinyl, and more at Evil Genius Beer. (12 to 5 p.m.)
Saturday, June 14: 25th annual Art for the Cash Poor
An affordable art fair where 100+ artists, crafters, and designers sell art of all types for under $250. Celebrate North American Street’s robust arts corridor. At the Crane Arts Building. (12 to 6 p.m.)
Saturday, June 14: Historic Fairhill History Walking Tour
In person mural tours begin at 2901 Germantown Avenue. Free with registration. (1 p.m.)
Saturday, June 14: West Park Arts Fest
Art, community, sunshine, live music, games, crafts, and more! At West Fairmount Park. (1 to 6 p.m.)
Saturday-Sunday, June 14-15: Flag Day & Father’s Day Weekend
Join the Museum of the American Revolution to learn about flags from the Revolutionary era with a new special exhibit, along with activities and in-gallery talks for the whole family. $23 adults; $19 seniors; $13 children 5 and up.
Weekends through Sunday, June 22: TERRA: Bodies & Territories
A work of experimental dance theater by Silvana Cardell, set in a forest with a multi-generational ensemble of women and femme dancers ranging in age from 7-70. Performed within the forest of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education. Includes a gallery exhibit and 3-D experience. $30 tickets. June 13-15, 20-22. (6 p.m. nightly, plus 2 p.m. Sunday matinees)
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