ABOVE PHOTO: Oval+, July 2020 (Photo by A. Yee for Fairmount Park Conservancy)
Note: Contact the individual event venues for information about any schedule changes due to COVID-19 restrictions
July 3, 2020–August 30, 2020
ADAM CRAWFORD: EYES ON MANY SIDES. Acrylic and spray paint bring street artist Crawford’s stream of consciousness works to life at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens. (215) 733-0390, www.phillymagicgardens.org
July 10–12, 2020
BLOBFEST (virtual). The 21st anniversary of a three-day extravaganza in Phoenixville centers around the horror/sci-fi flick, “The Blob” — this year’s home edition includes screenings; next year, fans can look for the return of themed competitions, a street fair and the recreation of the pivotal scene where hundreds of scared townspeople flee the Colonial Theatre. (610) 917-1228, www.thecolonialtheatre.com
July 12, 2020
MEDIA DOWNTOWN CAR SHOW. For the 13th year, Delaware County’s seat hosts more than 250 antique cars along its streets. (610) 566-5039, www. visitmediapa.com
July 12, 2020
NUEVOFEST. A free, alt-Latin music festival, a production of AfroTaíno Productions, showcases artists who represent the new sounds of Latin America. www.afrotaino.com
July 12–19, 2020
QFLIX PHILADELPHIA. This annual festival celebrates all genres of film that pertain to or were created by members of the LGBTQ communities, with screenings based at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. www.qflixphilly.com
July 16, 2020
VILLAGE FOOD TRUCKS. On certain evenings throughout the warmer months, food trucks visit Bucks County’s Peddler’s Village. (215) 794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com
July 17–August 23, 2020
THE OVAL+. The summertime pop-up park — a partnership between Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy — returns to Eakins Oval, bringing with it outdoor reading and music rooms, free Friday night movies, art installations, spray garden, giant sandbox, basketball court, tether ball, badminton, ping-pong, plus food trucks and loads of free entertainment and programming. (215) 607-3477, www.theovalphl.org
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