August keeps bringing the heat, so we can really feel the Sweatuation up in here. Now that SEPTA’s getting on board with bikes (h/t to Next City), we can celebrate this week with a movie, GPB’s Editor in a book reading and the Schulykill River.

Here’s the best events this week & weekend.

Week Events August 24 – 27:

• Philly Permaculture Movie Screening, Discussion & Potluck: Watch “Botanical Explorers: The Fruitful Forest,” and bring some food to share, if you’d like. BYO Cup, Plate, and Utensils to make this a no-waste event. Monday, August 24th at 7 PM; Repair The World: Philadelphia, 4029 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, RSVP.
• The Head and the Hand Presents the Corn Belt Almanac at LOTS: Please join The Head & The Hand Press for a Pop Up reading with LOTS Philly and the authors of The Corn Belt Almanac. The Corn Belt Almanac is a collection of stories, essays, triumphs, and reflections about our largest cultural ingredient: food. Featured readers of the night will be Fishtown writer Sarah Grey, Green Philly Blog’s Julie Hancher and The Head & The Hand’s very own Nic Esposito. Wednesday, August 26th at 7 PM; LOTS (a public garden installation) at the corner of East Susquehanna and Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA; More info. 
• Dog Days at Dilworth Park: Good news, dog lovers: National Dog Day is August 26th, so Dilworth Park is celebrating by hosting pet booths. Learn from professional pet trainers or adopt your own BFF. Thursday, August 27th from 11 AM – 1:30 PM; 15th & Market Streets, More info. 

Weekend Events August 28 – 30:

• Invisible River: This festival returns! Get out on Saturday to a free public art and boating festival that takes place in, on and above Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River in Fairmount Park, combines dance, art, boating, and love of the environment. Saturday, August 29th from 2-8pm; East Fairmount Park on the Schuylkill River. Tickets.
• Belmont Plateau Hall of Fame Classic 5k/1 Miler: Celebrate 50 years of the Belmont Plateau at the 1st Annual Belmont Plateau Hall of Fame Classic. Get there early and see New trail signage to be unveiled, too. Sunday, August 30th at 9 AM; Belmont Plateau, 2000 Belmont Mansion Dr, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131; Register.
• Build Day with Cloud 9 Volunteers: Help this rooftop garden by installing a new fence and building a rooftop farm. Come for the whole day or drop by for a portion. Sunday, August 30 from 10 AM to 3:30 PM; 1221 Fairmount Ave, RSVP.

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Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia. View all posts by Julie Hancher