Things To Do in Philadelphia This Weekend: May 23-May 25
Check out this roundup of things to do in Philadelphia this weekend, May 23-25, 2025! Philadelphia comes alive this Memorial Day weekend with a dynamic mix of cultural celebrations, live…
Check out this roundup of things to do in Philadelphia this weekend, May 23-25, 2025!
Philadelphia comes alive this Memorial Day weekend with a dynamic mix of cultural celebrations, live performances, and unforgettable experiences. From exploring the vibrant Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park to marveling at the BODY WORLDS: Vital exhibition at The Franklin Institute, there's something to suit everyone. Comedy fans can catch Adele Givens lighting up the Helium Comedy Club, while music lovers can rock out with Metallica or discover rising band Belmont. The city's energy promises a weekend packed with excitement.
Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park
- What: Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park
- When: Saturday, May 24; Sunday, May 25; and Monday, May 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Recurring Saturdays and Sundays through October 2025)
- Where: Broad Street exit (Picnic Area 17), 1500 Pattison Ave. and S. Broad St.
- Cost: Free to attend. Vendors will have items available for purchase.
The Southeast Asian Market in Philadelphia is a vibrant gathering of over 70 vendors offering traditional dishes, street food, native produce, plants, jewelry, and apparel from Lao, Khmer, Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian communities. More than just a marketplace, it serves as a haven for Southeast Asian refugees and immigrants, preserving cultural traditions and supporting local entrepreneurship with multilingual services.
Body Worlds: Vital at The Franklin Institute
- What: BODY WORLDS: Vital
- When: Daily hours from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and evening hours from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday
- Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St.
- Cost: Adult Daytime $47 or Evening $20, Youth (13-17) Daytime $43 or Evening $20, Child (3-12) Daytime $41 or Evening $20, and TFI Members Daytime and Evening $15
Discover the world-renowned exhibition BODY WORLDS: Vital at The Franklin Institute. Featuring real human specimens, this captivating display reveals the body's complexity and resilience and the link between physical health and emotional well-being. Explore plastinated whole-body exhibits and gain a deeper understanding of the science beneath the skin.
Adele Givens
- What: Comedian Adele Givens
- When: Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10 p.m.
- Where: Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.
- Cost: General Admission $32.99 and Reserved $45.99
Adele Givens has been lighting up stages for over 20 years with her bold, high-energy comedy and unforgettable storytelling. Known as “The Queen of Comedy,” she's a powerhouse performer who brings personal, hilarious tales to life. Her career includes standout appearances on the “Queens of Comedy” tour, “Def Comedy Jam,” “The Hughleys,” “The Parkers,” and “Comedy Central Presents,” and she was famously sampled on Kanye West and Lil Pump's hit song “I Love It.”
Other Events
Philadelphia turns up the volume this Memorial Day weekend with major performances across the city. Metallica's M72 World Tour storms Lincoln Financial Field with two massive shows. Rising rockers Belmont bring their high-energy sound to The Fillmore. Comedian D'Lai delivers laughs and sharp storytelling during his “Wait a Minute” show at City Winery.
- Metallica's M72 World Tour ‘25: Friday, May 23, and Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field, One Lincoln Financial Way.
- D'Lai “Wait a Minute”: Sunday, May 252, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at City Winery Philadelphia, 990 Filbert St.
- Belmont: Friday, May 23, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E Allen St.
