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Hear some of the area's hottest new talents at Hard Rock Café this Monday night. KBM Productions presents their monthly showcase and networking event, featuring Jo Stones (pictured), Crisbie, and the Psychedelic Pimps. Monday, June 22nd, 8 pm, free, Hard Rock Cafe, 1113 Market Street.
This is D'Angelo's first appearance in Philadelphia since dropping his acclaimed, incredible Black Messiah last December. Everyone loved this album: It's smart, it sounds great, his show in Glenside is going to be popping. Go see him. Listen before you go: "Sugah Daddy." Tuesday, June 23rd, 8 pm, Keswick Theatre, 291 North Keswick Avenue. —Dan McQuade
Who doesn't love The Muppets? Join Kermit and Miss Piggy on the big screen at South Street's Headhouse Square on Wednesday for dinner and a movie under the stars. Watch The Muppets Take Manhattan while enjoying food from your favorite area restaurants and food trucks. Wednesday, June 24th, 6 pm, free, South Street Headhouse Square, 200 Pine Street.
This highly anticipated interactive show features all of your favorite Marvel characters at Lincoln Financial Field. Our preview of the experience got us pretty excited: There will be the ultimate selfie station, a climbing wall, 3-D theaters, tasers, touch screens, and a lot more. June 24-July 5, various times, $24.50, Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way.
The giant rubber duck everyone's been talking about won't get there until Saturday, but the Philadelphia Tall Ships Festival comes sailing in this Thursday. Come aboard L'Hermione, USCG Barque Eagle, El Galeon, and more during this four-day high seas event. Through June 28th, various times, $15.99-85, various locations on the Delaware Riverfront.
The University City District and the Baltimore Avenue Business Association present the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll this Thursday evening. Don't miss this opportunity to scoop up $1 deals from neighborhood businesses, plus $1 beers and bites throughout the neighborhood. Thursday, June 25th, 5:30 pm, pay as you go, University City District, 3940 Chestnut Street.
Join the scientists at The Wistar Institute this Thursday for a happy hour that is sure to wet your whistle and your brain. You'll have a chance to ask questions of Wistar Ambassadors about their life-saving research while enjoying an open bar and food from Du Jour. Thursday, June 25th, 6 pm, $35, Du Jour, 2001 Market Street.
See The Godfather like you never have before as Justin Freer conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra playing Nino Rota's iconic film score. Here's guessing we'll never see Jurassic World Live with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Thursday, June 25th, 7:30 pm, $20-$85, The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Avenue. —Dan McQuade
This Sundance hit from Sean Baker is about two transgender prostitutes searching for a pimp who broke one of their hearts. The gimmick? The entire movie was filmed on an iPhone 5. See the trailer here. Thursday, June 25th, 7:30 pm, $10, The Roxy, 2023 Sansom Street. —Dan McQuade
Join Jazz It Up Philly and the Kimmel Center this Thursday at Bar Volver for a new opportunity to hear cutting-edge music in a way-cool atmosphere. This week, Laura Cheadle and the Family Blues Band take center stage, and there will be plenty of cocktails to quench your thirst as the night rolls on. Thursday, June 25th, 7:30 pm, $10, Kimmel Center, 300 South Broad Street.
It's a throwback to 1982 this Thursday at CineMug, where you can catch a free screening of the iconic sci-fi flick Blade Runnerstarring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, and Daryl Hannah. While you're there, grab a cup of Philadelphia's ReAnimator Coffee. Thursday, June 25th, 8 pm, free, CineMug, 1607 South Broad Street.
Flashpoint Theatre presents this world-premiere production featuring the works of six playwrights. Commissioned by The New Black Fest, "Hands Up" shares "the dangers of being black men in this 'modern, evolved society,' where police violence is expected and commonplace.” Read our Q&A with one of the “Hands Up” stars, Brian Anthony Wilson (pictured), here. Through June 28th, various times, $22-25, University of the Arts Caplan Studio Theatre, 211 South Broad Street.
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