The 10 best events around Philly this week

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(Music) The longest continuously running outdoor music festival in North America is back and celebrating its 60th anniversary. This year, you have the option of enjoying the festival in person or tuning in virtually. Either way, you’ll be taking in multiple stages of music acts featuring artists like The War and Treaty and Arrested Development. Camping, children’s activities, crafts, food vendors and more will all be available on site this year. ($2-250, Aug. 18-22, 1212 Barnbridge Dr., Collegeville, folkfest.org)

(Fund-raiser) Put your biking shoes on and get ready to ride for a cause. Pedals for Progress was created to raise awareness of gun violence and benefits the Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia. You can join in-person or support virtually. ($50 suggested donation, Aug. 20, 12-4 p.m., 1808 Spring Garden St., bpmfitnessphl.com)

(Community) Celebrate the dog days of summer in Manayunk with your favorite four-legged friends. Bring your pup to hit the agility course, shop from pet-friendly vendors, and end the day with drink specials at Yappy Hour. (Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., various locations manayunk.com)

(Music) Get ready for an afternoon of art and music for the whole family. This event will feature live music, performances, and visual arts. Chairs, benches, and blankets are available to enjoy the show, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Hang out until the end to enjoy a taste of Ice Cream Bowl. (Free, Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 4226 Spruce St., universitycity.org)

(History) Don’t miss your last chance to see “Derrick Adams: Sanctuary” at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. The exhibit includes 50 pieces of art that reimagine safe destinations for Black travelers during the mid-20th century. The exhibit was inspired by The Negro Motorist Green Book, which Black travelers used during the Jim Crow era to find safe places to eat and sleep. (Through Aug. 28, 701 Arch St., aampmuseum.org)

(Community) Grab a helmet and bike to the pier for a festival packed with music, great vendors and more. The bike ride will take off from Race Street Pier and end at Penn Treaty Park. Then, after the ride, enjoy a festival made for cyclists with helmet painting, music, activities and more. (Aug. 20, 12 p.m., 2001 S. Columbus Blvd., cherrystreetpier.com)

(Community) Grab your highest SPF and your favorite beach towel and get ready for a pool day. The Gay Men’s Club of New Hope is hosting a summer splash to help you beat the August heat. ($15, Aug. 21, 2-6 p.m., 6426 Lower York Rd., New Hope, thegaymensclubofnewhope.com)

(History) Grab your camera and head out to capture all of the historic richness of Germantown. Local arts studio Ubuntu Fine Arts will guide you through the green spaces of five sites, including two Underground Railroad stops. Connect at the intersection of nature and culture and see what makes Germantown so special. (Free, Aug. 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 5501 Germantown Ave., historicgermantownpa.org)

(Art) Ready to tap your inner artist? Philadelphia CollageWorks is heading to Bok to help you collaborate on a community quilt. With your help, enough collages will be collected and assembled into full size “paper collage quilts” for future exhibitions. No art background is required and all art materials will be provided. (Aug. 24, 5-7 p.m., 800 Mifflin St., bokbar.ticketleap.com)

(Music) Take in the waning days of summer with a rooftop party featuring two of Philly’s favorites. Snacktime will perform first from 6-8, followed by DJ Monotone will spin until closing. Stop by with friends, and reserve a table in advance to enjoy great live music, drinks, and rooftop vibes. (Aug. 25, 5 p.m.-12 a.m., 433 Chestnut St., sevenrooms.com)