A few ways to spend your week in (and out of) Philly.
Monday, Aug. 3
Aladdin heeds the help of not one, but two genies in this adaptation of the Arabian folktale at White Road Park (400 White's Rd., Lansdale) for a kid-friendly 7 p.m. performance.
Local filmmakers: Up for a little feedback from your peers? Bring your movie (maximum 10 minutes in length) — on DVD — to the Bryn Mawr Film Institute (824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr) for a 9:15 p.m. screening and critique session with other likeminded folks. Oh, and it's free.
Tuesday, Aug. 4
The first open practice of Eagles training camp features Eagles alumni autograph signing and Q&A, photos with the Eagles' mascot and more family-friendly activities. Lincoln Financial Field (1020 Pattison Ave.) gates open at 10 a.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Every other Tuesday this summer, the Philadelphia Zoo (3400 W. Girard Ave.) throws a kid-friendly concert on the Impala Lawn at 11 a.m. This week's show comes from the tasty, zesty trio the Paisley Pickles.
Wednesday, Aug. 5
Ditch the cattiness of traditional beauty pageants. This one is for your hermit crab. The prettiest lady will be crowned Miss Crustacean at this 1 p.m. competition at the 6th Street Beach in Ocean City. Registration opens at noon — if you think your crab's got what it takes.
You've never been to a game night as classy as this. Set in the galleries of the historic landmark building at PAFA (118-128 N. Broad St.), play board games under famous works of art starting at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 6
The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund's monthly networking event, OurNightOut, brings together the LGBTQ community for a night on the town. This month's meet-up is at Morgan's Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Remember local guy Matt McAndrew from this past season of "The Voice?" He's performing his own stuff now, playing at World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) at 8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 7
The Downtown Haddonfield Sidewalk Sale (which actually begins on Thursday), features shops on Kings Court and along Kings Highway, Ellis, Mechanic, and Tanner Streets, Haddy Lane, and North & South Haddon Avenue selling their summer inventory at discounted prices. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Another outdoor film screening series has popped up, this time in Chestnut Hill. The weekly event kicks off tonight with an 8 p.m. viewing of Despicable Me and food from the Flying Deutschman food truck. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and post up at the Water Tower Recreation Center (200 E. Hartwell Ln.).
Saturday, Aug. 8
Beer and crab down the shore. Does it get any more summer than that? Probably not. Chow down and drink up from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Physick Estate (1048 Washington St., Cape May) for the crab boil, craft beers and live music.
The hardest part about August is accepting that it's also back-to-school season. Teen Vogue is trying to make it easier on disheartened students by bringing an exclusive fall fashion pop up shop, beauty bar, photo station, DJs and more to the Montgomery Mall (Routes 309 and 202, North Wales) and Oxford Valley Mall (East Lincoln Highway and Oxford Valley Rd., Langhorne) from noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 9
Philly soul duo Kindred the Family Soul are hosting a community event at the Kingsessing Recreation Center (4901 Kingsessing Ave.), bringing together all ages for a celebrity softball game, basketball clinic, food, kids activities and jam sessions from noon to 5 p.m.
Delectable and rich, chocolate and wine are about as good as it gets. Crossing Vineyards (1853 Wrightstown Rd., Washington Crossing) hosts a pairing class at 2 p.m. — wine, chocolate and tour included.
For more Things to Do, check out our calendar for the most up-to-date happenings.