The Fringe Festival has several dozen kids’ performances, including circus, puppet shows, immersive improv, and “Family Snacks,” a “musical drag story time for kids of all ages,” said the founding artistic director of the Bearded Ladies Cabaret Co.
Besides being fun, many kids’ shows have a lesson in mind – acceptance, bravery, feelings, joy. Continue reading …
The Eagles are soaking up Brazilian culture as they prepare for their season opener Friday night, and you can too, by attending Brazilian Day Philadelphia events this weekend and cheering on your team in Brazil’s official language, Portuguese. BP’s Nick Kariuki found a translator and you can learn a phrase or two if you start now. Why do we do this? Because “nosso sangue é verde.” Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Pa. law allows schools to skip lead testing, a report from PennEnvironment says, noting that districts also don’t test all of their outlets and, in some cases, fail to report test results. [WHYY]
• U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Republican Dave McCormick have committed to three debates: in Harrisburg with ABC27 on Oct. 3, in Pittsburgh with KDKA on Oct. 9, and in Philadelphia with 6ABC on October 15.
• To boost abortion access, Philly is allocating city funding to Planned Parenthood for the first time. City Council also approved funding to address period poverty and reproductive health care for low-income women. [PhillyVoice]
• Council’s Kenyatta Johnson and Jamie Gauthier introduced legislation to ban drivers from stopping cars in city bike lanes and increase fines for doing so from $50-$75 to $75-$125. [Inquirer$]
• “Who do you work for?”: Opponents of the Sixers arena proposal brought the fight to City Council as the body must introduce and review legislation on the $1.55 billion project by the end of the year. [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]
• Chef and community activist Kurt Evans had a successful opening weekend at his West Philly Chinese-meets-soul-food fusion restaurant Black Dragon Takeout. [BP2023/West Philly Local]
MAYOR WATCH
10 a.m.: Mayor Parker joins city and housing officials and community partners — including the 100th homebuyer — to celebrate Turn The Key’s sale of its 100th home, at 1445 N. Marston St.
Noon: The mayor joins Rebuild Philadelphia to celebrate the first-ever Ironworkers Academy graduation, at Ironworkers Local 401.
2:30 p.m.: The mayor joins labor officials to provide an update on a one-year contract extension for AFSCME District Council 47.
ON THE CALENDAR
🎞️ Friday, Sept. 6: Orpheus and the Divine Lorraine Cosmic Peril @ PhilaMOCA
A listening event and liquid light performance of the lofi Philadelphia concept album inspired by the Greek tragedy Orpheus by husband and wife team Joanna and Tony Trov. Screenings also include Philly-focused “HOAGIEWAVE” and “The Wild Jawns.” $18.66 tickets. (8 p.m.)
🛍️ Saturday, Sept. 7: Fairmount Flea
Marketed as the largest outdoor vintage flea market in the city, 150+ vendors sell antiques, collectibles, vintage jewelry, fashion, and more. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
👟 Saturday, Sept. 7: Parkside Past, Parkside Present: Neighborhood & Centennial District Walking Tour
A 2.5-mile, easy-to-moderate walk around the neighborhood beside West Fairmount Park, much of it built during the 1876 Centennial Exhibition. Learn about its immigrant history and evolution, glimpse Victorian architecture and Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park and mural, and see why the area is on the National Register of Historic Places! $15 tickets. (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
❤️ Saturday, Sept. 7: Disability Pride Parade and Festival
Live music, arts, resources, special guests, food trucks, giveaways, an ADA caravan bus, and accessible games for all ages await on the Ben Franklin Parkway. Info on road closures is here. Free. (11 a.m. parade from City Hall, 12 p.m. festival kickoff)
🌻 Saturday, Sept. 7: Spring Garden Sunflower Festival
30+ vendors, artists, and service providers from around the Spring Garden community; a kids’ play zone; local restaurants & food trucks; and a day of special events & live music from local Philadelphia acts, with Stella Ruze as headliner. (12 to 7 p.m.)
📷 Saturday, Sept. 7: 20/20 Photo Festival
This festival at Cherry Street Pier explores the evolution and influence of technology on contemporary photography by featuring artists and partnerships that reflect the creative collaborations happening throughout Philadelphia. (12 to 7 p.m.)
🥳 Saturday, Sept. 7: Block Party at the Rail Park
Join Asian Arts Initiative and Friends of the Rail Park to keep the summer festivities going at the Block Party at the Rail Park, this year featuring SOUND TYPE Music Festival! FREE. RSVP recommended. (1 p.m.)
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