43 of the best things to do in Philly this weekend and next week

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(Community / in-person / free / multiday) We are still in a pandemic. Make a plan to get vaccinated or your booster shot; there are many places throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey — CVS, Rite Aid, neighborhood rec centers, and more — where you can get your free COVID-19 shot. (Free, phila.gov)

(Music / in-person) The Nottingham, England post-punk duo of Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn are a hip-hop band of sorts whose music connects back to punk-era politically acute acts. Their spot-on sixth album, Spare Ribs, is an inventive, truly populist affair that aligns with the have-nots and flips the bird to the ruling classes with gusto and wit. ($22.50, May 19, 8 p.m., 29 E. Allen St., thefillmorephilly.com)

(Art / in-person / community) The Philadelphia Museum of Art kicks off the weekend with a special Friday night party where you can enjoy live music, local wines, and galleries filled with art. (Free with museum admission, May 20, 5-8:30 p.m., 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., philamuseum.org)

(Pride / in-person / community) Every May, the New Hope Pride Parade and Festival brings together Lambertville and New Hope to celebrate the area’s LGBTQ community. The parties and celebrations start on Friday, but the main event is the parade and pride fair (at the American Legion parking lot) on Saturday. The parade features more than 700 participants with floats, bands and a 100-foot rainbow equality flag. (Prices vary, May 20-22, Various times and locations, newhopecelebrates.com)

(Art / in-person / outdoors / kid-friendly / free) Art in the Open transforms the Schuylkill River Banks into an outdoor art studio. Artists and their work will line the banks of the river (from the Water Works to South Street) to highlight the industrial and artistic connections to the water. You’ll leave with a refreshed appreciation for art, artists and our city’s natural environment. (Free, May 20-22, along the Schuylkill River from South Street to Fairmount Water Works, cfeva.org/aio)

(Music / in-person) Gibbs last played Philly in September, providing a low-key highlight of the 2021 Made in America festival where he performed cuts from his The Godfather-themed Alfredo collaborative album with The Alchemist. This weekend, the Gary, Indiana rapper is coming to the TLA in advance of Soul Sold Separately, his new album due in June. Next month, he’ll also play the Roots Picnic. With Zack Fox. ($60, May 20, 8 p.m., 332 South St., tlaphilly.com)

(Music / in-person) The first song on Who, the 2019 release that was Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey’s first album of new music together in 13 years, begins with Daltrey singing, “I know you’re gonna hate this song.” He and Townshend are fully aware that they can’t make new music to compete with The Who’s legacy. So it’s not a surprise that they’ve been performing only one song from the perfectly respectable Who album on The Who Hits Back! tour, which comes to the Wells Fargo Center on Friday. Instead, they’ll play the hits. Black Myself Americana singer Amythyst Kiah opens. ($41-$302, May 20, 8 p.m., 3601 S. Broad St., wellsfargocenter.philly.com)

(Music / in-person) The wicked and weary 1972 double album that is the Rolling Stones’ greatest work gets a Philly tribute, with four bands doing their best Mick and Keith. Jesse Lundy Band: Mach 4, Midnight Singers, Dead Flowers, and Brown Sugar will also participate in the show, which includes a 40th-anniversary tribute to the Stones’ 1982 album Tattoo You. ($14-$29, May 20, 8 p.m., 23 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, ArdmoreMusicHall.com)

(Music / in-person) Pom Pom Squad leader Mia Berrin delights in subverting All-American high school stereotypes on Death of A Cheerleader, but she does so via a set of catchy tunes like Lux and Red With Love that harness the power of grunge and punk rock. And she does a top-notch cover of Tommy James & the Shondells’ Crimson and Clover. With Chloe Lilac. ($15, May 20, 8 p.m., 531 N. 12th St., PhilaMOCA.org)

(Music / in-person) Swedish singer Lekman, who brings his Youth Orchestras Across the U.S.A. tour to Union Transfer, is adept at writing conversational story songs that pull you in with quirky twists and turns. That’s certainly true of his charming new The Linden Trees Are Still In Blossom, which updates the story of a pen pal friendship he previously wrote about in an older song called Postcard To Nina. ($25, May 20, 8 p.m., 1026 Spring Garden St., utphilly.com)

(Music / in-person) The son of Phillies legend Tug, whom Taylor Swift sang about in her very first hit, is playing in support of his 2020 album Here on Earth. Country acts Russell Dickerson, Brandon Davis, and Alexandra Kay are also on the bill at the newly renamed Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden. ($29-$149, May 20, 8 p.m., 1 Harbour Blvd, Camden, livenation.com)

(Movie / in-person) All your favorite Crawley family members return for a trip across the English Channel after Maggie Smith’s Violet Grantham is given property in the south of France. Directed by Simon Curtis. Written by Julian Fellowes. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Michele Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, and a lot of charming hats. (Rated PG, Premieres May 20 in theaters)

(Movie / virtual) Cartoon chipmunks (which first appeared in 1943 and are now voiced by Andy Samberg and John Mulaney) reunite in a live-action world when a friend from their old TV show goes missing. (Rated PG. Premieres May 20 on Disney+)

(Seasonal / in-person / outdoors) Tap your inner adventurer and explore the city by water. This guided tour will explore Pattison Lagoon, Edgewood Lake, and Hollander Creek at FDR Park. Be sure to pack water, a snack, and wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet. ($30, May 21, 9-11 a.m., 1500 Pattison Ave., fairmountpark.ticketleap.com)

(Seasonal / in-person / outdoors / kid-friendly) Bring the entire family out to celebrate one of the nation’s largest outdoor markets — the Italian Market. There will be blocks of live music, crafts, the traditional grease pole contest, and more food than you can eat. (Free, May 21-22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Ninth St. from Wharton to Fitzwater Streets, italianmarketfestival.com)

(Seasonal / in-person / outdoors / kid-friendly / free) After a pair of soggy weekends, one can only hope the sun will shine on Walnut Street west of Broad for a scaled-down version of this annual street fair, featuring outdoor versions of the neighborhood’s shops and restaurants, and a side of family fun. Ages 2+. (Free, May 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 18th and Walnut Streets, rittenhouserow.org)

(Seasonal / in-person / free / kid-friendly) Those of us tired of waiting for a beach day can swing by these outdoor shops to watch four pro sand-sculpting teams build whimsical, gritty art. In a few weeks, the castles and such will be complete to wander among, and, sandboxes will be open to play in. Ages 2+. (Free, building: May 21-June 4; on display: June 8-Aug. 31, 400 State Rd., New Hope, peddlersvillage.com)

(Community / in-person / kid-friendly / free) Join in on this all-ages celebration of consent, in all its forms. The Lawn will be filled with art and food vendors, in addition to games and activities aimed at providing empowered consent education. (Free, May 21, 2-6 p.m., 37th & Cuthbert St., universitycity.org)

(Nature / in-person / outdoors / free) Gladwyne’s 30-acre hub of restored native woodlands offers a behind-the-scenes (behind the trees?) hike with staffer Lorna Atkinson. The habitat walk requires sturdy shoes, cannot accommodate wheelchairs or strollers, and lasts two hours. All ages. (Pay-what-you-wish, suggested $10 donation, May 21, 10 a.m.-noon, 1950 Spring Mill Rd., Gladwyne, riverbendeec.org)

(Art / in-person / community) Love shopping from local makers? This festival organized by NextFab and Olde Kensington Boutique gives you a chance to support local artists directly while enjoying food and vibes with the community. You can take in live demos, enjoy bites from Cafe Ynez, and listen to live music acts while shopping from 40 local vendors. (Free, May 21, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 1800 N. American St., facebook.com)

(Seasonal / in-person) Local strawberries are a here today, gone tomorrow crop. There are only three-and-a-half weekends left to pluck sweet red gems from the Johnson family fields. After that, it’s back to plastic-boxed Foxy’s and Driscolls. Ages 1+. ($6, free under age 1, weekends through June 11, 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ, johnsonsfarm.com)

(Art / music / science / in-person / free) To parents of toddlers, every day feels like some kind of palooza. The Barnes joins in the, er, fun, with a few morning hours of live music, active play, science learning, and, yes, art, on its terrace just off 21st Street. Registration required and includes gallery access. Ages 1-5. (Free, May 21, 9:30 a.m.-noon, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., barnesfoundation.org)

(Music / in-person) Australian punk-rock band Amyl and the Sniffers are famous for their rowdy, high-energy shows, and they’ve filled out and toughened up their sound on last year’s Comfort To Me, their second album. With C.O.F.F.I.N. and Upchuck. ($25, May 21, 8 p.m., 1200 Callowhill St., undergroundarts.org.

(Music / in-person) This spring’s rock party presented by WMMR-FM (93.3) is an all-day affair headlined by Chicago metal band Disturbed, and joined by evening support acts the Pretty Reckless, Royal Blood, and Living Colour. Early in the day, the show will be general admission, with fans with lawn seats free to get up close under the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion roof as Low Cut Connie, Crobot, Lilith Czar, and Huxley play. ($20-$133.25, May 21, 1 p.m., 1 Harbour Blvd, Camden, wmmr.com)

(Food and drink / in-person) Name a better duo than oysters and the French 75. We’ll wait. This event at Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti features plenty of both with signature cocktails and passed oysters that come with every ticket. Not to mention live DJ sets and room to dance all night. ($75, May 22, 5-8 p.m., 212 Walnut St., eventbrite.com)

(Music / in-person) Philly indie trio Queen of Jeans celebrate their new four-song EP Hiding In Place. The Will Yip-produced release finds songwriter Miri Devora exploring themes likely to connect with anyone who’s felt stuck within themselves during the pandemic. Weakened Friends and Harmony Woods open. ($15, May 22, 8 p.m., 1201 N. Frankford Ave., johnnybrendas.com)

(Fitness / in-person / outdoors) Wind down with a calming and grounding rooftop sunset yoga flow. Just bring a mat and water and prepare for some mindful movement with great city views. After you find some zen, you’re invited to end the night with a rooftop happy hour. ($20, May 24, 6-8 p.m., 800 Mifflin St., bok-bar.com)

(Music / in-person) Industrial rock guru Trent Reznor brings Nine Inch Nails to town for its first Philly shows since 2018. Reznor and musical partner Atticus Ross released numbers V and VI in their Ghost series of instrumental albums in 2020, and the duo has been busy over the last decade-plus scoring Hollywood movies like The Social Network, Soul, and Mank. Well-matched frenetic hyper-pop band 100 Gecs open. ($100-$149, May 24-25, 8 p.m., 858 N. Broad St., thermetphilly.com)

(Music / in-person) This honky tonk punk rockin’ country band was one of the highlights of the recently concluded Non Comm conference at World Cafe Live, and the band is right back in town in support of its new Pete Anderson produced album Nightroamer. Don’t miss L.A. folk-punk guitarist Sunny War, who’s the opening act. ($18, May 25, 8 p.m., 1100 Chestnut St., milkboyphilly.tv)

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(Community / in-person / kid-friendly) Your favorite food trucks and local vendors (Standard Tap, El Camino Real, Urban Village Brewing, and more) take over N. Second Street for an evening street party. Come with friends or bring the fam for a night of food, live music, street performers, games, prizes, and more. The market is free to attend, and food and drink are pay-as-you-go. (May 26, 5-10 p.m., N. Second St. between Fairmount & Poplar, northernlibertiesnightmarket.com)

(Community / in-person / free) Don’t limit the greens of spring to the outdoors. Stop by The Porch at 30th Street station to pick up a free mini plant from STUMP. Plants will be available while supplies last with a limit of one per guest. (Free, May 26, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 2955 Market St., facebook.com)

(Music / in-person / free) This party for the songwriting Bard whose Bob Dylan Center opened in Tulsa, Oklahoma this month, is back after two years away due to COVID-19. The Kenn Kweder and John Train curated event will provide a snapshot of the Philly folk-rock scene, with more than 40 songwriters each covering a Dylan song. (Free, May 24, 7 p.m., 23 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, ardmoremusichall.com)

(Food / in-person / multiday) Bring your appetite to this two-week-long celebration of Ardmore’s dining scene. Take your pick from more than a dozen tasty restaurants and enjoy prix fixe menus ranging from $20 to $40. With offerings from sushi at Osushi to Venezuelan flavors at Autana, there’s bound to be something for every taste bud. ($20-$40, through May 22, Various restaurants, destinationardmore.com)

(Education / virtual / multiday / kid-friendly / free) Through dad jokes, real talk, and superb listening, Mr. Maurice connects with his students — and connects students to each other. Each workshop appeals to specific audiences: Black boys, young teens, future entrepreneurs, sports fans, home cooks and more. Workshops teach some writing and lots of life lessons. Ages 8+ (Free, Jan 19, 20, 21-May. 26, 27, 28, mightywriters.org)

(Seasonal / in-person / multiday) For 228 years, the farm one hour’s drive up Broad Street from City Hall has raised crops. In more recent years, Hellerick’s has also raised agritainment-based fun with an obstacle course, ziplines, goat yoga, you-pick crops, party packages galore, and, new this season, a silo climbing wall. The farm is open on weekends only through Memorial Day. Ages 2+. (Prices vary, weekends only, through May 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 5500 N. Easton Rd., Doylestown, hellericksfarm.com)

At Chester County’s annual Styer’s Festival of the Peony, you can walk through 25 acres containing more than 55,000 peonies and a large selection of precut flowers to take home. There are more than 100 peony varieties, such as coral charm, glowing candle, sally, and red charm. While the peony fields are beautiful on foot, Styer’s also has a drive-through option for anyone who wants to keep their walking to a minimum. During the festival, you can also order fresh-cut flowers and bulbs for delivery. ($8-$20, through May 31, 4313 S. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, styerspeonies.com)

(Art / in-person / community) The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ walls will be taken over by the work of graduate and undergraduate art students for its annual student exhibition. This tradition offers the artists the chance to curate and sell their own work and for art enthusiasts to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces at a lower price point. Enjoy a pay-what-you-wish rate to the exhibit during opening weekend, May 13 to 15. Otherwise, general admission gets you access. ($10-$18, through June 5, 118-128 N. Broad St., pafa.org)

(Seasonal / in-person / multiday / outdoors) With a roof of inflated beach balls, the warm weather version of City Hall’s ice rink is back, inaugurated by the local rollers of Great on Skates. The outdoor roller skating rink promises activations through the spring and summer — and an adjacent beer garden. Reservations recommended. Ages 3+. ($10 adult, $8 child, $5 skate rental, opening: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., daily through July 17, 1 S. 15th St., centercityphila.org)

(Science / in-person / multiday) The Academy continues a year focused on water with an exhibit co-created by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Things that live and happen on the ocean floor — five-foot-long tubeworms, thermal vents, giant clams, iconic shipwrecks — could inspire kids to become the next Cousteau (and likely inspire grown-ups to rewatch The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou). Ages 5+. ($22 ages 13 and up, $19 senior, student, military, $18 ages 2-12, $2 ACCESS cardholder, free under age 2, through Jul. 24, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., ansp.org)

(Museum / in-person / multiday / kid-friendly) The museum version of J.K. Rowling’s juggernaut lets visitors choose their Hogwarts houses, explore Gringotts, Hogwarts, and the Forbidden Forest — but not record video. Timed tickets are good for museum admission up to two hours early. Ages 5 and up. ($43 ages 12-64, $41 senior and military, $39 ages 3-11; free ages 2 & under, evening tickets: $30, through Sept. 18, 222 N. 20th St., harrypotterexhibition.com)

(Fitness / in-person / outdoors) Head to the Schuylkill Banks for a morning of zen movement. Bring your own yoga mat or towel and enjoy this all-levels instructor-led yoga class. Yoga classes take place (weather permitting) on Saturday and Sundays at 10 a.m., and Tuesday and Thursdays at 6 p.m. throughout the spring and summer season. (Pay what you can, various dates through Oct., 2500 Locust St., eventbrite.com)

(Art / in-person / outdoors / free) Magical Fantasy, a collection of bold and bright 3D art pieces by London-based artist Morag Myerscough, has transformed The Navy Yard into a colorful playground. Stop by to wander through the exhibit and escape into an abstract dreamland without leaving the city. (Free, through October, Broad St. and Constitution Ave., navyyard.org)

(Outdoors / multiday / kid-friendly / free) Philly’s oldest research garden has teamed up with the Bicycle Coalition to lend, repair, and teach kids about bikes every Friday after school. There are snacks, too. Ages 5-17. (Free, Fridays through Nov., 3-6 p.m., 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., bartramsgarden.org)

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Candis McLean contributed to this article.