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Turn up with Dad: Weekend Roundup June 19-21

Celebrate the best man in your life this weekend with a variety on Philly style events and festivals. Indulge in some extra rays on the Summer Solstice, or take shelter for some extra quality time with Dad.

  • NOSHHH: Local Craft Food & Drink Showcase: Sample hand-crafted cocktails, beer, coffee and food from the newest Philadelphia businesses that everybody needs to know about. Friday, June 19th at 7-10 PM;Impact Hub Philly, 1227 N 4th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122; Tickets.
  • Clark Park Solstice Festival– What better way to enjoy the longest day of summer with dad than with music, crafts, and sunshine. Support a variety of local musicians and artists or sign up to be a vendor: Saturday June 20th at 12pm at Clark Park in West Philadelphia: For more info check out the Facebook event.
  • Juneteenth Festival– If dad is into more of a relaxed pace, the Juneteenth Festival in Germantown is just as  enriching and satisfying any event for the holiday.  Indulge in this free event that celebrates African American freedom: Saturday June 20th from 10am-4pm on Germantown Ave: For more info visit the Johnson House Org.
  • Open House/Cypher at Cohesive Collections– B-boy Moose is hosting a cypher for emerging b-boys to in the upcoming space Cohesive Collections. Join in the groove or enjoy the vibe of Philly’s lively dance community. Saturday June 20th from 6:30-8:30pm at Cohesive Collections: RSVP to the Facebook event.
  • Gary Papa Father’s Day Run–  Feeling like you need a swift kick in the butt for the start of summer? The annual Father’s Day run has you covered. Choose between a 5k, 10k, 5k/1 mile fun walk, or just absorb the excitement on the sidelines. Sunday June 21st at 7:30am on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway: Check out the Gary Papa Run site for event info.
Julia Davis

Julia Davis is finishing her second year at Temple University. She has a great love for many art forms including dance, creative writing and visual arts. As a Pittsburgh-native, she has developed a great love for repurposing used or abandoned materials and making art out of them, but most of all loves a good snuggle with her dog Fig.

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