The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Happy Friday! Below are some of our favorite things to do in the Philadelphia area this weekend. We put out new Philly weekend plans for you every week, so you’ll always have something to do on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

You can always find our favorite activities of the weekend at inquirer.com/things-to-do. Have an event you’d like to feature in the Inquirer? Submit an event to our calendar.

(Community) This workshop will teach you how to harvest the flavors of spring into the perfect mocktail. Your ticket includes a plant-based appetizer, recipe for your drink, tastings and hands on instruction to mix up the perfect mocktail. If you want a drink with an extra kick, feel free to bring your own spirits.

⌚️Mar. 21, 7-8:30p.m., 📍617 South St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19147, 🌐 fullmoonblends.square.site, 💵 $35

(Art) This cartoon themed art show features more than 30 artists from the Philadelphia area and others from around the country. Come check out some cool, cartoonish art and enjoy live music, games, special surprises and more.

⌚️Mar. 21, 8p.m.-Midnight, 📍48 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia, pa, 19106, 🌐 eventbrite.com, 💵 $10-50

(Comedy) Get ready to add some serious laughs into your weekend with these three side-splitting performances. The lineup includes Alex Tatarsky’s Sad Boys in Harpy Land, blckgoorue by Sterling Duns, and Sohrab is Bumbling Foreigner by creative team Sohrab Haghverdi.

⌚️Mar. 21-23, 📍140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 fringearts.com, 💵 $15-30

(Community) What better time to support local women owned businesses? Come show from an incredible lineup of women vendors offering everything from handmade homegoods to beauty products. Come ready to shop and find a new woman owned brand to love.

⌚️Mar. 22, 12-6p.m., 📍126 Leverington Ave., Philadelphia, Pa, 19127, 🌐 eventbrite.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) Calling all crafters and creatives. Looking to grab, ditch or trade some craft supplies without creating unnecessary waste? Head to this swap for the chance to make new crafty friends, get rid of supplies you don’t need and grab ones you do.

⌚️Mar. 22, 12-5p.m., 📍523 S. 4th St., Philadelphia, pa, 19147, 🌐 eventbrite.com, 💵 Free

(Community) Spring is finally returning to Philadelphia and that warrants a celebration. Come welcome the warmer seasons with a special concert by OSteel: the Oberlin College Steel Pan ensemble.

⌚️Mar. 23, 5-7p.m., 📍120 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 cherrystreetpier.com, 💵 Free

(Community) Come take an up close look at the birds that thrive in our region. Enjoy a slow paced walk with other bird lovers and get to know a bit more about the nature around us. No registration is required and binoculars are provided.

⌚️Mar. 22, 8:30-10:30a.m., 📍4000 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia, Pa, 19104, 🌐 universitycity.org, 💵 Free

(Community) Come celebrate the launch of Open Fairways, an LGBTQ+ golf initiative that celebrates queer and trans joy in golf. There will be plenty of food, drinks, chances to up your golf game and performances by some of Philly’s favorites like Philly Drag Mafia queen Brittany Lynn.

⌚️Mar. 23, 1-4p.m., 📍27 E. Allen St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19123, 🌐 eventbrite.com, 💵 $25

(Art) A new exhibit is heading to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective is an anthology of the Chicago artist’s work, highlighting the full spectrum of her career.

⌚️Feb. 8-June 1, 📍2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, Pa, 19130, 🌐 press.philamuseum.org, 💵 $14-30

As winter fades and spring emerges, the best of both seasons collide—indoor ice-skating performances, outdoor nature crafts, musical showcases, and storytelling adventures. Whether you’re bundling up or embracing the warmer days, there’s something for everyone this week.

(Nature / outdoors / free) At John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, explore the fascinating world of insects and animal skulls during a guided nature tour. Afterward, kids can craft their own bug masks to take home. Ages 3-9.

⌚March 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 📍8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19153, 🌐 prescribeoutside.org, 💵 Free

(Culture / books) At Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, Ms. Dina shares Hantush, a fantastical tale by a 14-year-old Palestinian writer featuring a flying lamb and Lionel Messi. The story is told in English and Arabic, with an introduction to the Arabic alphabet. Ages 5-10.

⌚March 23, 10-11:30 a.m., 📍320 W. Master St., Philadelphia, PA 19122, 🌐 albustanseeds.org, 💵 $5

(Outdoors / crafts / free) At Anna C. Verna Playground, kids can color animal magnets, create scratch-art snowflakes, and participate in nature activities as Prescribe Outside clears out their winter craft supplies. RSVP requested. Ages 4-9.

⌚March 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 📍1500 Pattison Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19145, 🌐 prescribeoutside.org, 💵 Free

(Ice-skate performance) At Laura Sims Skatehouse, the Bearded Ladies Cabaret returns for an indoor drag performance on ice. Their early show is family-friendly (the later one is PG-13). A fun and unique way to experience drag and skating together. Ages 3 and up.

⌚March 23, 4:30 p.m., 📍210 Cobbs Creek Pkwy., Philadelphia, PA 19139, 🌐 universitycity.org, 💵 Pay-what-you-wish; reservations suggested

(Science / multiday) Animatronic dinos from chillier climes, like the fearsome, feathered Troodon raptors, represent Late Cretaceous creatures who inhabited the Arctic. Hands-on exhibits show off ice-proof teeth and eggs at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Ages 2 and up.

⌚September 28-May 4, 📍1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, Pa. 19103, 🌐 ansp.org, 💵 $16-$22, $2 ACCESS cardholder, free under age 2