The 10 best things to do in Philly July 22-29

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(Performance) Grab a blanket, a bottle of wine, and your favorite snacks and get ready for a night in the garden. Kick off the weekend by tapping into your creative side with live performances, art activities, and more at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens. ($20-$25, July 22, 7-10 p.m., 1020 South St., 61137.blackbaudhosting.com)

(Movies) The big screen is up at Dilworth Park and this week, you can catch a screening of the 2021 film Cruella. Your favorite movie snacks, plus beer, wine, and cocktails, will be available at the Air Grill Beer Garden. BYO chair or blanket, and get there early for free popcorn while supplies last. (Free, July 22, 8-11 p.m., 1 S. 15th St., centercityphila.org)

(Comedy) Voted one of the funniest comics of all time by Comedy Central, Philly’s own Dom Irrera is back in town and heading to Live! Casino & Hotel. Prepare to LOL. ($30, July 22, 7 p.m., 900 Packer Ave., axs.com)

(Community) Bring the entire family to this free, kid-friendly outdoor series. Students, teachers, and leaders from the Philadelphia Writing Project share poems and essays focused on African American women in Philadelphia. Then, renowned musicians the Great Gambian Griots perform. BYO chair or blanket and settle in for an afternoon of music and culture. (July 23, 1:30-3 p.m., Franklin Square, tockify.com)

(Community) This market features dozens of LGBTQ small businesses, makers, and artists. Come support local creators, enjoy an afternoon of community, and shop for art, jewelry, crafts, and more. (July 23, 1-8 p.m., 2211 Frankfort Ave., instagram.com)

(Art) Local artist Maya Shengold will help you tap your inner creative to make a one-of-a-kind dyed garment. Bring one to three items you’d love to dye, from pillowcases to dresses, and Shengold will provide hands-on, step-by-step instructions. Your ticket includes test fabric, dye, materials, and a reservation at BokBar from 2-4 p.m. ($18, July 23, 2-4 p.m., 800 Mifflin St., bokbar.ticketleap.com)

(Community) This ride takes bikeadelphia to a whole new level. Ben to the Shore is a charity bike ride raising money for local families of first responders with a ride across the Ben Franklin Bridge to Atlantic City. Bike the full 65 miles from Philadelphia or take a lighter 30-mile ride by starting in Hammonton, N.J. If you aren’t a cyclist, you can participate in the race virtually and still raise funds for families. ($50, July 24, fbbcf.org)

(Festival) Nothing beats a summer day filled with food trucks, games, art, and music. The whole family can come dance, eat, and enjoy a day of fun. You can enjoy food from Taqueria Dos Hermanos, John’s Water Ice, and Dunkin’. At the end of the night, Philly’s favorite band Snacktime will perform a live set. (July 24, 2-8 p.m., 5001 Grant Ave., glenfoerd.org)

(Music) Philly’s favorite Queen Martha Graham Cracker is back with a full cabaret lineup. Come out for a night of music and drinks with guest vocalist PJ Brown and Ernest Stuart on trombone. These shows tend to sell out, so grab your tickets in advance. ($30-$40, July 25, 8 p.m., 1320 Chancellor St., eventbrite.com)

(Theater) Shakespeare in Clark Park is back with an untamable two-act comedy. In The Taming!, the cast takes on the Shakespeare classic The Taming of the Shrew and then turns it on its head in the second act, exploring John Fletcher’s The Tamer Tamed. These two plays together are bound to make for an amazing night of theater. In the event of rain, the show will go on at the Prince Theater. (July 27-31, 7-9 p.m., 4300 Chester Ave., shakespeareinclarkpark.org)