The Cemita Festival of Cantina la Martina takes place this Sunday.
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Looking for fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Cemita Festival at Cantina la Martina
Cantina la Martina’s 2nd Annual Cemita Festival is in full swing this Sunday, August 11th, from 11am-4pm. Held at the La Placita Fishtown venue this year, the event highlights seven different vendors – all local – making and selling their own interpretation of a cemita.
As noted in a press release, cemitas cost $15 each and participants keep 100% of their winnings (note that some vendors only accept cash and there is no ATM on-site). Specialty non-alcoholic beverages and juices will be available for purchase throughout the event, including Palomas N/A, Margaritas, IPA beer and Cantaritos (made with Tequila N/A) thanks to a partnership with Wallace Dry Goods. Philadelphia residents can bring their own alcohol of choice.
2211-17 Frankford Ave., cantinalamamartinapa.com
Sad Summer Festival
The Sad Summer Festival is stopping by the Highmark Skyline Stage at Mann this Thursday (from 2 p.m.). The annual event, which began in 2019 after the end of the Vans Warped Tour, will celebrate its fifth year in 2024. According to the press release, headliners include The Maine and Mayday Parade, as well as The Wonder Years, We The Kings, Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, Daisy Grenade and more.
Tickets and further information are available online.
5201 Parkside Ave., sadsummerfest.com
Adult Camp at Liberty Lake
On Saturday, August 10, Liberty Lake Picnic & Events, in partnership with Screamin’ Hill Beer Farm, will once again host its Grown Up Camp Day. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (raining on August 11) and will include classic camp activities such as rock climbing, boating, Gaga Ball, archery, mini golf and water balloon throwing. Campers can also try out the site’s water slides and participate in sports games such as sack races and tug of war.
This event is for those ages 21 and older – Screamin’ Hill Beer Farm will offer a selection of craft beers in the beer garden and food trucks will be serving food throughout the event. Tickets are $30 per person in advance, $40 at the door, or $120 for a party of four. Find more information online.
1195 Florence Columbus Road, Bordentown, libertylakepicnic.com
“After the Flowers Pass: Works by Amir Khadar” in the Magic Gardens
“After the Flowers Pass: Works by Amir Khadar” is now on view in the indoor gallery of the Philadelphia Magic Garden through September 7. The new exhibition features “otherworldly” textile and mixed media creations by Sierra Leonean-American multidisciplinary artist, designer, and educator Amir Khadar (she/them).
Khadar, a local artist, focuses his work on decolonization by bridging the gap between fantasy and reality. At After the Flowers Pass in particular, visitors can see various weaving, dyeing and beading techniques, as well as a sewing technique called appliqué, in which pieces of fabric are layered on a backing and then sewn on by hand or machine with decorative stitching.
“After the Flowers” will take place on-site at the Cultural Center, adjacent to the space’s central attraction – the Magic Gardens themselves are entirely covered in intricate mosaics made from handmade tiles, bottles, bicycle wheels, mirrors and international folk art.
1020 South St., phillymagicgardens.org
Walk in East Passyunk
The East Passyunk event series takes place every Thursday night throughout the sunny season through August 31. The Passeggiata features a list of area bars and restaurants offering special happy hour deals, as well as a street market from 5 to 7 p.m.
While strolling through the scenic part of town, Philadelphians can enjoy $5 beer, $6 wine, $7 cocktails and $7 snacks from spots like Barcelona Wine Bar, The Bottle Shop, Cartesian Brewing, Ember & Ash, Flannel, Human Robot South, Juana Tamale, Laurel, Le Virtu and more (a full list can be found online).
At the same time, retailers and other businesses will decorate the sidewalk in front of their locations with special offers and sales to encourage visitors to leisurely explore the avenue as one would on an Italian promenade, the release continues. A full list of all the deals and more detailed information about East Passyunk’s Passeggiata can be found on their website.
visiteastpassyunk.com
