• At the beginning of the Ultimate Frisbee Association season, there wasn’t a lot of hope surrounding the Philadelphia Phoenix. After several wins, they now face a big home matchup against a rival . [Billy Penn]
The mayor has no public events scheduled for today.
ON THE CALENDAR
Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander month events Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival through June 1 27 ways to get out and enjoy the warm weather Philly Runners Guide
Friday, May 23: VHS Club Summer Movie Screenings Cher’s 1987 classic “Moonstruck” is on tap tonight at 6:30 p.m. (trailers start at 6 p.m.) in the latest VHS Club meetup around iconic films from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. On the second floor of the Arts League. BYO snacks, drinks, bean bag chairs and costumes. Free .
Friday, May 23: Midge Ure at City Winery Midge Ure, one of the organizers of the 1985 Live Aid concert and key member of Ultravox and Visage, is performing at City Winery. Tickets $28 and up.
Saturday, May 24: Old City Design Walk Explore Philadelphia’s Design District, starting at Washington Square Park and walking through Old City to hit FRIEDA, Omoi, Paradigm Gallery, Dudd Haus and more favorites. Each $15 ticket comes with a limited-edition tote bag and swag . (12 to 2 p.m.)
Saturday, May 24: Plantain Party (21+) Philly’s “Maddest & Baddest Afro-Caribbean Bashment” is celebrating 3 years of bare chunes, perreo and nonstop enjoyment at Craft Hall from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. $15 tickets .
Saturday to Monday, May 24-26: Philadelphia Renaissance Faire Fort Mifflin welcomes history- and costume-loving folks for axe-throwing, archery and dagger-tossing, juggling, magic, Dungeons & Dragons, live theater, games and more. The grounds turn into a 16th century village for three days. Shuttles are available to and from the event.) Tickets range from free to $20 .
Sunday, May 25: a story of Jazz; a community art experience Come through and experience a community art show that opens stories through performance, visual art and archival exploration. Artist talk and reception in Germantown. Free with RSVP . (2 to 4 p.m.)
Sunday, May 25: May Zine Fest Check out the monthly free radical zine fest at Clark Park, with vendors, performances, shared food and resources and community . (3 p.m.)
Sunday, May 25: Philly Puppet Slam: May 2025 The third installment of ongoing puppet slams hosted by Aaron Mack, where a smorgasbord of puppeteers will perform their acts in West Philly. Will you laugh? Will you shed a tear? You will definitely be amazed. Doors option at 8 p.m. Tickets are sliding scale $10 to $15. Arrive early to check out Studio 34’s current art show , Alien of Extraordinary Abilities, featuring comics, posters and tapestries by Tracy Chahwan. Note: there are stairs, this is a sober space, and face masks are requested.
Sunday, May 25: Scribes on South Tattooed Mom hosts this poetry reading and open mic, where readers have five minutes. Everyone welcome to listen. “Read poems. Kick ass.” This reading’s featured reader is Chloe Williams. Free . (7 p.m.)
Sunday, May 25 through Sunday, July 6: 2025 Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival Kickoff PHLAFF 2025’s virtual programming with the Thriller & Drama Shorts Block, a 74-minute journey through tension and passion. A tapestry of films, events and community gatherings that promise to captivate audiences and honor the diverse stories of the Latinx diaspora. Dozens of films are scheduled virtually and in-person at various locations like PhillyCAM and Fleisher Art Memorial through July 6. Virtual tickets range from $5 to $50 for the full season while In-person tickets range from $10 to $120 for the full season .
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