Categories: Events

Perfect Weather: Events for August 10 – 16, 2015

 

Summer’s in full force here in Philly.

Enjoy this deliciously cool summer days (and pending rainstorms) while it lasts, especially with these great events!

Week Events August 10 – 13, 2015:

  • 350Philadelphia Happy Hour: Whether you’ve come to 350Philly events before or not, this no-frills pub will be the scene for an open time to meet fellow comrades for a drink and great convos. Wednesday, August 12th from 5-7 PM; Fergie’s Pub (1214 Sansom St, Philadelphia PA 19107); RSVP.
  • GMIC August Happy Hour: Join the Mid Atlantic Chapter of Green Meeting Industrial Council (GMIC) at Yards Brewery. There will be brewery tours, beer, a souvenir Yards logo pint glass, munchies andnetworking with like-minded planners and suppliers. Thursday, August 13, 2015; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM; 901 N. Delaware Ave., Philadelphia, PA; Register.
  • Philly Super Meetup: Have a beer, grab a snack and hear about the latest tech & entrepreneurial scene’s latest projects and events. It’s the Philly Super Meetup, organized by Technical.ly. Wednesday, August 12 from 5-8 PM ; the Shambles at Headhouse Square; Free. Register.

Weekend Events August 14 – 16, 2015:

  • Caribbean Night on the Parkway: Join this family-friendly event filled with a Live DJ, the always exciting Zumba on the Parkway, then a Caribbean themed concert with performance by our areas most promising talent, concluding with the Movie Screening of Cool Runnings. Friday August 14th; FREE ; Eakins Oval, on the Philadelphia Parkway;  Eakins Oval, on the Philadelphia Parkway
  • Shooting Stars & S’mores: More than 60 meteors shoot through the sky every hour during the Perseid Meteor shower – so join the Schuylkill Center to watch these falling stars. Use telescopes to take a close look at planets and stars and afterward, relax fireside for s’mores and stories.
    Friday, August 14 at 9:00 pm; $5; Register.
  • City Fit Girls August Bike Ride: Ride along Kelly Drive to the East Falls Bridge and up MLK Drive. After the ride, head to a local cafe for coffee and snacks. Saturday, August 15 at 9 AM. Philadelphia Museum of Art, More deets.
  • Go take a hike: Guided hike + meditation at the Horticulture Center Grounds: Join for a special combo event — a hike around the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center grounds followed by a guided meditation! Disclaimer no prior experience with meditation or hiking required. Sunday, August 16th from 10:30 AM – 12 PM; Fairmount Park Horticultural Center (100 N Horticultural Drive), Tickets.
Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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