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Whether you’re heading to Philadelphia next week for the Democratic National Convention, or you’re a Philly local and want to escape all things politics, there are plenty of other events happening to distract you in the city. Here are some of the events going on, hand-picked by our editors:
The Science Behind Pixar at The Franklin Institute
Find out how Toy Story and Up came to be at this super cool exhibit which focuses on the science behind some of our favorite movies, not the science behind how an American Presidential election is won. (Learn more about this event.)
The Oval Pop-up Park
Open daily
The Oval
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Play giant Jenga, checkers and more at this pop-up park, preferably after lowering your inhibitions with some hipster food truck fare and craft beer. Just don’t ask about your Jenga opponent’s political affiliation. (Learn more about this event.)
Shakespeare in Clark Park
Wed, July 27th at 7pm
Clark Park
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In the great summer tradition of top-notch art, picnic blankets and rose comes Shakespeare in Clark Park. Catch Two Gentlemen of Verona on July 27th and see cross-dressing and betrayals, outlaws and love in this free, professional performance. Sounds similar to the convention you say? Yes, but here there is also love and poetry. (Learn more about this event.)
Philly’s BBQ Fest
Sat, July 30th from 12-6pm
Citizen’s Bank Park
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If you just can’t stay away from politics this week, then luckily, 2 days post-convention, when you’re on the worst comedown ever, the BBQ Fest (first ever in town) is here to pick you up with some brisket and ribs. And of course, there’s a craft beer garden perfect for celebrating or drowning your sorrows, as the case may be. (Learn more about this event.)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Thurs, July 28th from8:30-10:30pm
Penn’s Landing
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Catch the new Star Wars for FREE, OUTSIDE on July 28. At least we can pretty much all agree that it sucked when Han Solo was killed by his own son. (Learn more about this event.)
New Italian: Wm Mulherin’s Sons
Open daily until midnight
Wm Mulherin’s Sons
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New and super popular food-fired Italian in Fishtown. It’s casual, it’s urban, and you simply must go before all your friends have already been. (Learn more about this event.)
New Rooftop Bar: Assembly
Open daily
Assembly
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Rooftop bars are to summer in the city what a…okay whatever, all metaphors aside, go to this new rooftop bar on the top of the Logan Hotel. This way you can stay, literally, above it all. (Learn more about this event.)
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Source: gogobot.com