Pierre’s Weekend Calendar August 3-5
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Beru Revue @ World Cafe Live; November 24
David Byrne, Tune-Yards @ the Mann; Sep 20
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Twin Peaks, Joey Purp, Mannequin Pussy @ Electric Factory; September 8
In Dreams: Roy Orbison @ Parx Xcite Center; Nov 9
The Midtown Men @ Keswick Theatre; Jan 31
Into The Wild Live! Jack Hanna @ Keswick Theatre; Feb 17
Shows This Weekend
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
“Bethlehem Musikfest” Musikfest runs throughout Bethlehem from Friday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 12.
Here is the lineup of headlining acts scheduled to appear on Musikfest’s Sands Steel Stage.
Aug. 3: STYX, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Aug. 4: Daughtry
Aug. 5: Jim Gaffigan
Aug. 6: Dierks Bentley
Aug. 7: Kesha
Aug. 8: Gary Clark Jr.
Aug. 9: Grouplove
Aug. 10: Brantley Gilbert
Aug. 11: All Time Low & Dashboard Confessional
Aug. 12: Jason Mraz
Friday
JD Wilkes @ MilkBoy
Trevoe Noah @ Parx Xcite Center
Castlecomer, Rexedog @ Kung Fu Necktie
Hotsy Totsy @ Bourbon & Branch
Conjunto Philadelphia @ World Cafe Live
Johnny Popcorn @ Underground Arts
Strangelove @ The Foundry
Gin Blossoms, Shane Gamble @ The Queen
WAR @ Xcite Center
“Bethlehem Musikfest” Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Styx @ PNC Plaza At Steelstacks
“Riverfront Blues Festival” (Wilmington, DE) @ Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park
Yung Bae, Tiedye Ky @ Johnny Brenda’s
Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini @ BB&T Pavilion
Craig Shoemaker @ Borgata Music Box
Yanni @ Borgata
Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper @ PPL Center
Friday & Saturday
Andrew Santino @ Punchline Philly
Krystyna Hutchinson and Corinne Fisher @ Helium
Saturday
Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper @ Boardwalk Hall
A Perfect Circle @ Electric Factory
Rise Against, Anti-Flag, AFI @ Festival Pier
Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers, Ann Wilson @ BB&T
‘TUSK – The World’s Number One Tribute to
Starman: The Bowie Tribute @ New Hope Winery
Trevor Noah @ Parx Xcite Center
Box Of Rain – Trib. to the Grateful Dead @ TLA
The Coffin Daggers, Gringo Motel, The Rectors @ The Barbary
Erol Alkan @ The Dolphin Tavern
Remember Sports, Michael Stasis @ Johnny Brenda’s
Ghoul @ Underground Arts
Jim Gaffigan @ Borgata Event Ctr.
The Platters, The Drifters, The Original Cornell Gunter’s Coasters @ Golden Nugget Atlantic City
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes @ Hard Rock Casino
Thompson Twins @ Borgata Music Box
Sunday
Watch The Duck @ Everybody Hits
School Of Rock @ Underground Arts
Us The Duo @ TLA
Psychostick @ Voltage Lounge
Squirrel Nut Zippers @ The Queen
Kings Of Leon @ Borgata Event Center
What’s going on at MMR?
Friday
Brent Porche and the MMaRmy will be out at First Friday in Phoenixville at the corner of Bridge and Main from 6:30pm-8:30pm
What’s Going on in the Movies?
New This Week:
Christopher Robin (PG) Ewan McGregor, Jim Cummings (Pooh/Tigger), Brad Garrett (Eeyore)
Still in Theaters:
Mission Impossible Fallout (PG-13) Tom Cruise
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (PG) Jimmy Kimmel, Will Arnet, Kristen Bell, Nicholas Cage, Stan Lee
Equalizer 2 (R) Denzel Washington
Mama Mia! Here We Go Again (PG-13) Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Cher
Hotel Transylvania 3 (PG) Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, David Spade
Ant-Man and the Wasp (PG-13) Paul Rudd, Walter Goggins, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Pena
Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom (PG-13) Chris Pratt, Bruce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum
What’s Happening Around Town:
Through August 19
Cirque Du Soleil presents VOLTA. Freedom is the ultimate rush, VOLTA tells a spellbinding story about the freedom to choose and the thrill of blazing your own trail. Inspired in part by the adventurous spirit that fuels the culture of action sports, the show weaves acrobatics in a visually striking world driven by a stirring melodic score. Tix and info at phillyexpocenter.com
The Oval+ opens for the 2018 season through August 19th, bigger and better than ever before! The eight acres of public space located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, known as Philadelphia’s own “Avenue des Champs-Élysées,” Eakins Oval (2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway) became The Oval+, a summer pop-up park with community programming, events and activities in 2013. See you at The Oval+! theovalphl.org
All Summer
Franklin Square (200 N. 6th St.) opened for its 2018 season with the return of mini-golf, a carousel, and a beautiful outdoor space for simply hanging out. Info at: HistoricPhiladelphia.org
Through September 3
Game Masters at the Franklin Institute Showcasing the work of over 30 innovative game designers, Game Masters takes visitors on an interactive journey inside their favorite video games—from the trailblazing arcade era through today’s web and console games, more than 30 innovative game designers and more than 100 playable games. 3. Times vary. Prices vary. Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. fi.edu/exhibit/game-masters
Now through September 9
Design in Revolution: A 1960s Odyssey at the Philadelphia Art Museum. Highlights include a rock ‘n’ roll vintage poster collection. Explore 1960s Design Spanning from Pop Art to psychedelic experimentations, the diverse works in this exhibition highlight the sprawling, interconnected, nature of art and design during the 1960s. Check out the spotify Playlist by Pierre Robert (A Spotify account is required) Music, art and design were deeply intertwined during the 1960s. In this playlist compiled by Pierre Robert of 93.3 WMMR, rock out to songs by Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, and other iconic acts that helped define the era. philamuseum.org
Through November 25
Treetop Quest 51 Chamounix Drive in West Fairmount Park an aerial adventure park features ropes courses and zip lines. Info at: treetopquest.com
Through October 27
Longwood Gardens Illuminated Fountain
Now–August 31 Thursdays–Saturdays at 9:15 pm
September 6–October 27 Thursdays–Saturdays at 8:15
Fountain performances may be cancelled due to severe weather. Our Illuminated Fountain Performances offer a spectacle unlike any other. Find a place to sit—or stand back in awe—as water in all shapes, sizes, and heights combines with music and infinite colors. Before or after the 30-minute show, stroll through the five-acre garden for a nighttime experience evoking old world charm. longwoodgardens.org
Friday
MickeyFest Benefit Concert 4pm-1amWhere: Delaware Park Grand stand area in Christiana, Delaware A benefit to Help raise Money for “Mickey” and other children battling Sanfilippo Syndrome. A night of food, fun, and good music provided by several bands such as Grinch, Fat Daddy Has Been, Bullbuckers, Steve Pepper Band, Spokey Speaky, Brixton Saint, Xtra Altra, Caravan, Andrew Bedell Collective, Phat Boddum, DJ Slade the Grenade, and DJ DonBFG. Beer and Drink Specials, Rolling Revolution food truck.This event is Family Friendly (All ages).
Saturday
North Bowl 909 North 2nd St Philadelphia, is having a Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash with Live Music! Celebrate Jerry Garcia’s 76th Birthday with us in our outdoor beer garden with live music by Four Lean Hounds! 7pm www.northbowlphilly.com
PEACH FESTIVAL at Linvilla Orchards (137 W Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19063) August is peach month! fashion. From 8am-7pm, we will be having our annual Linvilla Peach Festival-our favorite festival. We will dance, sing and play all day! Bring the kids by to Story Time and more. https://www.linvilla.com/family-fun/peach-festival
Sunday
African musicians and dance performers hit the stage at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing for the annual ACANA African Festival. The fest runs from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and promises to entertain guests with performances, authentic African food, free activities and more. When: Sunday, August 5, 2-8 p.m. Where: Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard Cost: Free; pay-as-you-go food and drink WWW.ACANAFEST.ORG
2nd Street Festival – Noon- 10pm at The Schmidt’s Commons 1001 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia’s biggest and best (according to Philly Current Magazine) summer block party returns for the 10th Anniversary! Join us on the streets of Northern Liberties and enjoy live music, art, crafts, games, street performers & food.
Featuring the following bands at the Piazza stage:
12:00-12:35pm – Louis Middleton
12:50-1:30pm – Stereotytans
1:50-2:30pm – Fawz
2:50-3:30pm – Deadfellow
4:00-4:40pm – The Burgeoning
5:00-5:40pm – Vanderlyle
6:00-6:40pm – Memphis Crawl
7:00-7:40pm – Cookie Rabinowitz
8:00-9:30pm – Steal Your Face
www.2ndstfestival.org
Sports Up!
Phillies Home vs Miami Marlins
Friday & Saturday 7:05, Sunday 1:35
