The 10 best things to do in Philly July 15-21

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(Festival) Ready to escape the city heat? It’s a full-on snow day in July at Xfinity Live with skiing, live music, great drinks, and more. Spend time at the ski lodge, on the snowboard rails, or sampling more than 50 beers, ciders, wine, and spirits. General admission includes access to festival grounds and a tasting cup for unlimited drink samplings. And if you’re bringing the little ones, drop them off in the kids zone where they can have their own snow day fun. ($45-$125, July 16, 2-6 p.m., 1100 Pattison Ave., gilsonsnow.com)

(Drinks) Bring out your inner beer enthusiast and sip on more than 100 local award-winning craft beers. Your ticket includes admission to the zoo, a tasting cup, and unlimited beer samples. If you’re a non-drinker, you can enjoy a discounted ticket with all of the same zoo access. Complete the night by grabbing a bite from some of the city’s favorite food trucks. ($35-$85, July 16, 7-10 p.m., 3400 W. Girard Ave., philadelphiazoo.org)

(Music) Get ready for a day of smooth jazz and community. This free music festival will feature sounds from Glenn Bryan & Friends, Hailey Brinnel, MJS Trio (West Philadelphia High School), and more. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go, but feel free to bring your own snacks. Don’t forget a chair or towel to lounge on and enjoy the tunes. (Free, July 16, Noon-7 p.m., 39th and Powelton Streets, universitycity.org)

(Music) Bucks County’s favorite outdoor party and festival is back for another year of live music and fun. You’ll hear from a lineup of some of the best blues performers including Bucks County’s own harmonica master, Mikey Junior. There will be plenty of food from local vendors, but the festival is BYOB, so come prepared. ($35, July 16, noon-7:30 p.m., 890 W. Bridge St., Morrisville, bucksbluesfest.com)

(Party) Celebrate Bastille Day with music, games, prizes, and more. The Good King Tavern restaurant and bar will be serving up a special street food menu, and the block is closed off for festivities. Try your luck at soccer beer pong, Jenga, and corn hole for the chance to win prizes. Kids and adults can enjoy face painting and enter to win raffle baskets. (July 16, Noon-8 p.m., 614 S. Seventh St., facebook.com)

(Drinks) Prepare to pucker up and celebrate all things sour beer. This Evil Genius experience features exclusive to-go beers, local vendors, lawn games and, of course, tons of sour beer. Your ticket includes access to the festival beer garden, five sampling tokens, and one pint token. ($19, July 16, 1727 N. Front St., ticketleap.com)

(Quizzo) How fetch is your Mean Girls knowledge? Try to keep it nice and test your skills for the chance to win. Sam and Sam, hosts of the Sam We Are podcast, will lead the contest at Monster Vegan. The event is free, but an RSVP and a two-item food and drink minimum are required. (Free, July 19, 7-8:30 p.m., 1229 Spruce St., eventbrite.com)

(Theater) This character comedy follows a Fishtown resident trying to navigate seasons of change, tackling everything from the reality of gentrification to staying true to oneself. The show is written and directed by Katierose Donohue Enriquez, a Philly native now living in Los Angeles. Catch this show at the Skinner Studio at Plays & Players before it heads overseas. ($35, July 20, 8-9 p.m., 1714 Delancey Pl., eventbrite.com)

(Food) Take a bite out of West Philly and explore some of the area’s best restaurants. For 10 days, enjoy special lunch and dinner menus from more than 20 restaurants for $20-$40. Both dine-in and takeout options are available. (July 21-31, ucdiningdays.com)

(Community) Drink, dance, shop, and eat at the Mayfair Night Market. Local vendors and makers will be out selling one-of-a-kind creations, local food trucks and vendors will be onsite serving up treats, and local bands will provide live music. Bring the entire family for a night of community and fun. (Free, July 21, 5-9 p.m., Cottman & Frankfort Avenues, eventbrite.com)