The 10 best things to do in Philly this week
A burlesque show, Mainline Restaurant Week, and arctic wonderland in Roxborough — get these events on your calendar for the week.
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Philly Home and Garden Show
(Community) Home renovation and design lovers, this one’s for you. Over 300 vendors will be in the building alongside DIY workshops, demos, and pop-up shops. Can’t make it this weekend? The show is back March 25-27. Get your tickets online and save $3 with their online-only discount. ($10-$12, Feb. 24-26, 100 Station Ave., Oaks, phillyhomeandgarden.com)
Forum on race
(Community) Join the Museum of the American Revolution for a candid conversation on race. Speakers Errin Haines of the 19th and Harvard University’s Jesse McCarthy will lead the forum. The conversation will address “A Way Forward,” the forum’s theme, and will focus on ways we can ensure Black stories are told. (Free, Feb. 25, 1-3:30 p.m., 101 S. Third St., amrevmuseum.org
10th Annual Philly Bierfest
(Community) Philly’s favorite midwinter beer festival is back for its 10th year. Philly brewers will be bringing their best lagers, Kôlsches, bocks, and weizens. Come celebrate German heritage and sample a diverse selection of German beers. $25-$79, Feb. 25, 2-5:30 p.m., 611 Spring Garden St., germansociety.org
Arctic Wonderland at Pocket Park
(Seasonal) It’s getting a little icy in Roxborough this weekend. The day will host music, family-friendly activities, and a scavenger hunt at local businesses. Bring the entire family, including the four-legged ones, and bonus if you come dressed as Arctic characters. Feb. 25, 1-5 p.m., 6170 Ridge Ave., roxboroughpa.com
An Evening with Bernice A. King
(Community) Celebrate living Black history with an engaging conversation and keynote by Bernice A. King. The event will center around “the beloved community” and champion the values of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the King Center. Mother Bethel AME Church, the oldest African Methodist Episcopal church in the country, will host this event. $50, Feb. 26, 4-7:30 p.m., 416 S. Sixth St., aampmuseum.org
Beyond ‘Wakanda’
(Art) You cannot celebrate Black history without considering Black futures. This afternoon of events will include a panel discussion, comic book market, and workshops highlighting ways to bring out the hero in all of us. The event is free with museum admission, but registration is encouraged. Feb. 26, noon-5 p.m., 321 Chestnut St., libertymuseum.org
West Chester Restaurant Week
(Community) Pack an appetite and head to downtown West Chester to get a taste of its dining scene. Dozens of local restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus for $30, $40, or $50. Make your reservations and consider your meal planning for the week complete. Feb. 26-March 5, downtownwestchester.com
Main Line Restaurant Week
(Community) Take a bite, or two, of the Main Line food scene. Enjoy lunch and dinner menus from more than three dozen restaurants offered at special prices. Don’t miss your chance to try great restaurants and satisfy your cravings. Feb. 26-March 1, mainlinetoday.com/restaurant-week
Women’s Way Kickoff
(Community) Kick off Women’s History Month with great drinks, bites, and vibes, with music by Ginger. You’ll enjoy craft cocktails made by women-owned distilleries, wines by the glass from female winemakers, and so much more. Tickets include two beverage tickets, with proceeds benefiting Women’s Way. $75, March 1, 5:30-8 p.m., 433 Chestnut St., sevenrooms.com
The Spy Who Dragged Me: A Burlesque & Drag Tribute to Austin Powers
(Music) Yeah, baby, yeah, you read that right. Get ready for a night of cabaret, burlesque, and drag all in celebration of the grooviest spy to ever spy, Austin Powers. Come ready to sing, laugh, and have a smashing good time. March 2, 9 p.m.-midnight, 1320 Chancellor St., eventbrite.com