ART/GAGE: Celebrate Philly Creativity
Saturday, July 30, noon-10 p.m.
The Magic Gardens (1020 South St., Philadelphia)
Free admission / $10-$15 for performance passes
No place better to celebrate local art than at Magic Gardens on South Street. This fourth annual summer festival features music, dance, live art and poetry, and food from Dapper Dog and ButterCream Cupcake Truck. Thirty art and food vendors and 1,000 visitors are expected to cram the 1000 block of South St. Music includes rockers Bells, Bells, Bells and funk fusion act Swift Technique.

American Babies and The Great Unknown
Saturday, July 30, 9-11 p.m.
The Blockley Pourhouse (38th and Ludlow St., Philadelphia)
$10-12 admission
Philly-based musician Tom Hamilton's rootsy, country-infused project known as American Babies features a rotating cast of all-star musicians. Having played SXSW, Bonnaroo and the Newport Folk festivals and supporting the tours of The Derek Trucks Band and The National, the band is poised for even greater heights. The Great Unknown's brand of DIY artistry rounds out what should be a big night at the Blockley.

East Passyunk Ave Car Show and Street Festival
Sunday, July 31, noon-5 p.m.
East Passyunk Ave. between Dickinson and Broad
Free admission for spectactors, $15 for participating cars
More than 100 classic, muscle and antique cars, trucks and motorcycles get revved up here, along with live music on every block, street food and vendors. More than 60 trophies awarded. Also, the Bang! Boom! CRAFT! will feature 30-plus artisans with homemade clothing, jewelry and artwork.