With summer underway, the Philadelphia events calendar is in full swing, and this coming week is the perfect time to get out and start exploring all of the exciting happenings taking place throughout the city. From one-year anniversary parties to an IPA, champagne and rosé block party, your only problem will be figuring out how to fit all of these fabulous events on your calendar!
Cheese Flash Mob at Martha in Kensington (June 29)
Curd nerds: do we have an event for you! Hosted by local culinary personalities Matt Buddah and Tenaya Darlington, a.k.a. Madame Fromage, the cheese flash mob will take over Martha in Kensington from 6–9 p.m. on June 9. Bring your favorite hunk of cheese to share and Martha will provide the condiments and bread. There will also be plenty of enticing libations for sale at the bar. This is your opportunity to socialize with local cheese mongers, cheese aficionados and the renowned local cheese gang, the The Rennet Rough Riders, while sampling a wide array of unique cheeses. The event is free to attend (just be certain to bring a type of cheese to share) and no ticket is required for entry … just show up! 2113 E. York St., Philadelphia, (215) 867-8881
Spirit of Philadelphia Fourth of July Weekend Offerings (June 30–July 4)
Fireworks aren’t just meant for July 4, and the Spirit of Philadelphia is embracing this notion by offering Fireworks Dinner Cruises on June 30, July 1 and July 4! This three-hour cruise runs from 7–10 p.m. and will include summer-inspired fare, a live DJ and, of course, an awe-inspiring fireworks display. The ticket prices start at $79.90 for adults and $59.95 for kids.
If a daytime cruise is more to your liking, Spirit of Philadelphia will also be offering an Independence Weekend Lunch Cruise, which is a two-hour sail on July 1, 2 and 4 featuring a buffet-style lunch, patriotic drink specials and festive décor. Tickets start at $36.90 for adults and $21.95 for kids. Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia, (866) 455-3866
Hawthornes’ 8th Annual IPA, Champagne and Rosé Block Party (July 1)
Clambake at The Olde Bar (July 2)
Nothing says “summer” quite like a good old clambake, and The Olde Bar is helping to make this possible on July 2 starting at noon. For $47.57 per person, enjoy a tempting spread of clams, mussels, grilled shrimp, red bliss potato salad, grilled Jersey corn, summer vegetable pasta salad and Parker House rolls. Beer, wine and cocktail specials will be available throughout the day. Purchase your tickets today online and get ready to kick off July with a New England-style clambake. 125 Walnut St., Philadelphia, (215) 253-3777
SkyGarten’s One-Year Anniversary (July 6)
SkyGarten is throwing a party in celebration of their one year anniversary, and on July 6, the SkyGarten team will be offering up food, cake, music and free beer! The festivities unfold from 5–10 p.m. and each guest will receive one free beer from their ceremonial keg of crisp Sünner Kölsch. Just be sure to get there as early as possible as the keg won’t last forever! 1717 Arch St., Philadelphia, (215) 557-7887
- Cheese tray photo: Pixabay
- Fourth of July cruise photo: Spirit of Philadelphia
- Sausage and peppers and drinks photo: Hawthornes
