Five Things To Do In Philly This Weekend: Bike Race, Roots Picnic, More
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Five Things To Do In Philly This Weekend

Voice and Movement Public Showing
VOICE + MOVEMENT Public Showing: Leah Stein Dance Company offers the public a rare glimpse into the creation and perfection of a dance piece with their preview showing of choreographer Pauline Oliveros' new work, DEEP LISTENING. After extensive research with artists and dancers about the creative process involved in movement, Stein and Co. offers its audience an opportunity to share in the experience of improvisational and compositional movement with a public showing. In addition to the interactive performance, the audience is invited to engage in a panel discussion on how movement in practice relates to movement theory. Sunday, 6/1, 5 p.m., free, The Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine Street


West Laurel Hill Concert Under the Stars
West Laurel Hill Concert Under the Stars: Scenic West Laurel Hill hosts its first ever outdoor concert: the perfect opportunity to air out your blankets and lawn chairs. The night's theme is Cuban American Jazz, so expect funky rhythms and sultry sounds. Featured in the lineup is Afro-Jazz virtuoso Vanissa Santi, who is sure to impress. The event is BYO and an exciting evening for family and friends. Friday, 5/30, 7 p.m., free, West Laurel Hill Cemetery, 225 Belmont Avenue


Manayunk Bike Race
Manayunk Bike Race: It's an uphill battle here: that is, from where to best watch the Manayunk Bike Race. The 2nd Annual Philly Bicycle Classic begins its 12 mile course at the famed Manayunk Wall and winds its way around Manayunk's winding streets and into Fairmount Park. Consult the course map to find your best vantage to relax with a cold one while the racers trudge on. Sunday, 6/1, 12 p.m., locations vary


Roots Picnic
Roots Picnic: One of Philly's most beloved musical exports comes back to their, um, roots in their annual summer bash. The lineup, as usual, is packed with hip-hop greats and indie darlings, turning Penn's Landing into a breeding ground for music cool cred. This year's event includes performances from Snoop Dogg, Janelle Monae, Philly favorites the War on Drugs, Action Bronson, and of course, the Roots. Saturday, 5/31, 12 p.m., $64, Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Streets


Celebrate Patrick Kelly
Celebrate Patrick Kelley: Philadelphia Museum of Art's Patrick Kelly exhibition has been on display for over a month,but the late, great iconoclast gets an even bigger hurrah with an all-out celebration this Friday. Look at Runway of Love in a new light with accompaniment from DJs Broadzilla and Anthony Campuzano. Also, slated is Philly's Phavorite drag queen Brittany Lynn Philly with an unforgettable performance. There'll be plenty of red-carpet surprises, so be ready for the paparazzi. Friday, 5/30, 6 p.m., Philadelphia Art Museum Perelman Building, 2525 Pennsylvania Avenue
