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This Monday, The Franklin Institute is offering free admission all day long to celebrate the upcoming Independence Day holiday. It's a perfect time to check out all of the fun (especially now that school is out). Guests also have free access to the Fels Planetarium. Monday, June 29th, various times, free, The Franklin Institute, 222 North 20th Street.
This summer-long "creative play" event is great for families. It's also a wonderful way to introduce children to the world of art. Museum admission for kids under 13 is free to boot. Starts June 30th and runs to September 7th, free for kids under 12, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. —Dan McQuade
Explore Philadelphia History Museum for free this Tuesday. Over 330 years of Philadelphia history is explored in the compact museum, and features hundreds of objects, a Philadelphian portrait exhibit, plus special showcases on vintage radios and office equipment. Tuesday, June 30th, various times, free, Philadelphia History Museum, 15 South 7th Street.
This Tuesday, join Philadelphia millennials for a Hillary Happy Hour at the Independence Beer Garden. Special guest Amanda Renteria, Clinton's national political director, will be on hand, as well as plenty of great drinks and snacks. Tuesday, June 30th, 6:30 pm, $20, Independence Beer Garden, 100 South Independence Mall West.
Leapin' lizards! Love it or hate it, the 2014 movie adaption of the musical Annie will be screened for free this Tuesday night at Dilworth Park. Bring your own picnic and blankets to watch this family romp under the stars. Tuesday, June 30th, 8:30 pm, free, Dilworth Park, 1 South 15th Street.
Join the Vulcans this Wednesday evening at the Penn Museum's Summer Concert Series. The award-winning musical group brings a unique take to traditional Americana tunes, and admission to the concert gets you access to the Penn Museum. Wednesday, July 1st, 5 pm, $10, Penn Museum, 3260 South Street.
This highly anticipated interactive show features all of your favorite Marvel characters at Lincoln Financial Field. Our preview of the experience got us pretty excited: There will be the ultimate selfie station, a climbing wall, 3-D theaters, tasers, touch screens, and a lot more. June 24-July 5, various times, $24.50, Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way.
Contemporary artist Colin Quashie presents an installation of modern works titled Plan-ta-shun at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. Quashie uses "the language and imagery of marketing and mass media to lampoon racist historical norms and challenge contemporary racial and social constructs." Through August 16th, various times, free after museum admission, African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street.
It'll be life intimating art: This Wednesday, Wawa Welcome America presents a free screening of Rocky on the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. We have a feeling this event will draw out a huge crowd, so get there early for the best seat ... er, step. Wednesday, July 1st, 9 pm, free Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Orbiter 3 launches with a new play, Moon Man Walk, written by Barrymore winner James Ijames. Set (mostly) in Philly, "This magical journey through space and time takes us literally from Philadelphia to the moon and back." Through July 19th, various times, $22, Prince Theatre, 1412 Chestnut Street.
The newest offering from the ever-charming Bearded Ladies, Bitter Homes and Gardens, runs in two separate pop-up locations. The first stretch through July 10th is at the PHS Pop-Up Garden at 9th and Wharton. Get ready for singing and dancing florals, country music, and lots and lots of cardboard! Through July 10th, various times, pay what you wish, PHS Pop-Up Garden, 829 Wharton Street.
On Thursday, the National Constitution Center is offering all-day free family fun at the All American Celebration. Besides admission to the museum, guests with strong stomachs can watch five tons of Wawa hoagies being made, a Revolutionary War encampment, theater performances, and much more. Thursday, July 2nd, 9:30 am, free, National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street.
Party Girl (not to be confused with the Parker Posey film of the same name) won the Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival last year, the award for best first feature film. It actually racked up awards all over Europe. It stars multiple members of co-director Samuel Theis's family, including his mother, Angélique Litzenburger, who plays herself. Thursday, July 2nd, 7:30 pm, $10, The Roxy, 2035 Sansom Street. —Dan McQuade
The annual Independence Day celebration is in full swing with a week's worth of free festivals, museum admissions, block parties and more leading up to the big concert and fireworks show on the Parkway on Saturday. Feeling overwhelmed by all the options? We've already mentioned several Welcome America events in this roundup, but there's so much more. To help you get the most out of this year's festivities we've put together a day-by-day guide to the best events. Check it out here.
Have an event you'd like featured in an upcoming "Things to Do" post? Send information at least two weeks in advance to Bryan Buttler at bbuttler@phillymag.com.
