PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Penn Museum Summer Nights, Manayunk Arts, Puerto Rican Eats
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Monday, June 20, 2011
PM @Penn Museum Summer NightsWednesday, June 22, 5-8 p.m.Penn Museum Warden Garden (3260 South St., Philadelphia)Admission: $5; free for museum members and PennCard holdersBaris Kaya and his band Barakka, an intriguing mix of Middle Eastern, Turkish Folk and Western rock music outdoors, will create a large rock sound with traditional instruments and accents. Drinks and light food offerings available from the Pepper Mill Cafe's garden bar. Rain or shine.
22nd Annual Manayunk Arts FestivalSaturday, June 25 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, June 26 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Main St., ManayunkHundreds of artists from two dozen states display their wares to collectors, buyers and designers in a weekend event hosted by downtown
Manayunk's restaurants and retailers. Remote parking available at Ivy Ridge Train Station (4996 Umbria St.) and 555 City Ave. (just off Presidential Blvd.) with shuttle transport available ($3 round-trip pass).
Festival de BambuleaSaturday, June 25, 5-8 p.m.Las Parcelas Garden (2244 N. Palethorp St., Philadelphia)Admission: Neighbor/children 5-13, $10; General admission, $75; VIP, $125.Hosted by the
Norris Square Neighborhood Project, this festival of dancing, Puerto Rican food and celebration of local gardens and the people who tend them includes self-guided garden tours (4-5 p.m.), Puerto Rican hog roast (with vegetarian options available), youth art exhibition, silent auction and traditional Puerto Rican dancers and musicians.