5 Things to Do in Philly this Weekend: Tango, Jam on the River, and More
Get our weekly picks of what to do this weekend and the latest on Philly's arts and entertainment scene.

Philly Phaithful FIFA Party
Philly Phaithful FIFA Party: Fly your Fifa Flag at Philly Phaithful, for the launch of their "World Cup Collection." In honor of the international sporting phenomenon, the everything-for-sports store introduces Live, breathe, Futbol's line of FIFA-themed apparel and memorabilia. The launch includes a screening of the FIFA tournament, and snacks and sips. Friday, 5/23, 7 p.m., Philly Phaithful, 737 North 4th Street


Almanac Communitas
Almanac Communitas: Acrobatic dance troupe Almanac debuts their new full-length work, the result of lots of training and plenty of flexibility. Almanac founders Nick Gillette and Ben Grinberg will perform alongside Adam Kerbel and Lauren Harries, all to live scoring. The piece allegorizes the dawn of civilization, using acrobatic motion to tell what words might not communicate. Friday - Sunday, 5/23-5/25, 8 p.m., $20, Christ Church neighborhood House, 20 North American Street


Twilight in the Gardens Party
Twilight in the Gardens Party: Philly's most magical mosaic takes on a few new facets of whimsy this Friday, with a live music garden party. Local band The Late Ancients will play an eclectic lineup and set the mood for an evening under twinkling stars and mirrored walls. Partygoers can participate in garden scavenger hunts and grounds tours as well as check out paper-folding lessons from artist Caitlyn McMahon. The event is BYOBB (bring your own blankets and booze) but wine can be purchased on site as well. Friday, 5/23, 7 p.m., $10, Philadelphia Magic Gardens, 1020 South Street


Jam on the River Festival
Jam on the River Festival: Festival season is starting. Get your summer's first wristbands and tanlines at Sunday's Jam on the River all-day music festival at Penn's landing. Starting at 1:30, artists like GRiZ, Grimace Federation, Papadosio, and Conspirator will take to the stage. Make sure to stay the whole day to catch headliner Lotus at 8 p.m. Sunday, 5/25, 1:30 p.m., tickets starting at $47, Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Chestnut Street and Columbus Boulevard


Philadelphia International Tango Festival
Philadelphia International Tango Festival: The Philadelphia Argentine Tango School presents its fourth annual International Tango Festival this weekend. Spins, sashays, and oh-so-sultry dips are on display with a bevy of performances by skilled professionals and visiting troupes. There will also be workshops (advanced registration is closed, but walk-in registration is available) to learn to bailar como un maestro. Friday - Monday, 5/23-5/26, various times, various locations
