Philadelphia weekender: Horses, Metallica, Memorial Day
Single ticket and priority packets available: $20-$350
🎭 The Philadelphia Magic Gardens is hosting an art-after-dark event as part of its Fourth Friday series.
Live performances, crafts, plus a tour of the decked-out basement. 7-10pm. Tickets: $25 adults; $20 students; $10 members.
🥁 Enter Sandman. Metallica is playing two shows at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday and Sunday with appearances from Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills.
Single tickets ($92+) and two-day passes available.
💃 Take some tango lessons this weekend during a dance festival at the Lithuanian Music Hall in Port Richmond. Four-day events include lectures, concerts, and lots and lots of dancing. Score an all-access festival pass for $140 or single-day tix for $45.
🎪 The Philadelphia Contemporary Circus kicks off Friday time. The inaugural 10–day event, put on by FringeArts, runs through June 1. It includes a blend of acrobatics, dance and theatrical performances, all under one tent. See full schedule for details and tix.
⚜️ Check out the Philly Renaissance Faire at Fort Mifflin. Three days of magic, juggling and music. And we can't forget about those meaty turkey legs. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 children (5-14), free for 4 and under.
🌮 Tacos Saturday and Sunday don't have the same ring. But it does have that same taste. The free Taco Fest at Chaddsford Winery includes some of the region's fav food trucks, plus wine and live music. 2-5pm
Here's a rundown of Memorial Day events in Philly:
🪖 Explore historic Eastern State Penitentiary for a full slate of programming honoring the country's fallen soldiers.
Events include exhibits, tours and talks, including one on Al Capone's cell. Tickets: $21 adults, $17 children.
🇺🇸 Bucks County is throwing a Memorial Day parade in Perkasie. The event kicks off at 9am on Saturday at 7th and Market Streets.
That's followed by a ceremony in Menlo Park, including a rifle salute and veteran recognition.
🎉 Doylestown is also throwing its 157th annual parade starting at 10am on Monday at Central Bucks West High School.
🆓 It's free admission to the National Constitution Center from Saturday-Monday.
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