Events this week feature music concerts by Dave Matthews and Lucy Dacus, a premature Christmas celebration, and a nighttime dinosaur display, as detailed in 'Things To Do'.
July 24-27, 2025: A Cultural Extravaganza in Philadelphia and Delaware
Get ready for an exciting four-day celebration as the North Philadelphia History Festival takes centre stage from July 24 to 27, 2025. This free event, spread across multiple venues in North Philadelphia, honours African American and Puerto Rican heritage with a variety of activities including walking tours, oral-history listening rooms, multimedia exhibits, performances, installations, and concerts, all showcasing local artists, historians, and the community spirit.
On Friday, July 25, the festivities continue at Sunset Social on Cira Green with the Mario Kart 8 Rooftop Showdown, a free Mario Kart gaming tournament with prizes for participants.
Meanwhile, in Delaware, the weekend is set to be musically enchanting with Trombone Shorty's performance.
Music and Arts Highlights
For music lovers, the week promises a series of captivating performances. 'Illmatic' Live With the Philadelphia Orchestra will perform Nas's debut album "Illmatic" in its entirety with the Philadelphia Orchestra. The production also features a Barrymore-recognized ensemble and a youth chorus, weaving original music inspired by Chappell Roan, Donna Summer, and Daft Punk into the Bard's text.
Souls of Mischief, an Oakland quartet that rose to prominence with their debut album "93 'til Infinity", will be performing at Ardmore Music Hall. The group has since released albums including "No Man's Land", "Focus", "Trilogy", and "There Is Only Now".
Anthony Hamilton, Tamar Braxton, and Lyfe Jennings will take the stage at Dell Music Center.
Arts and Entertainment
The production, staged in Clark Park's natural amphitheater, stars Philly drag icon Lili St. Queer as Titania in Shakespeare in Clark Park's 20th anniversary celebration with a queer "pop-disco" twist on "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Richard Rodgers Award-winner Jay Eddy.
For a more intimate evening, Germantown Sound Sessions offers jazz, indie soul, and acoustic R&B with local artists Aquildawud, Fawziyya Heart, and Braylynn Nahja.
Family-Friendly Events
Family Field Day at Mander Recreation Center offers all-ages youth sports, music, giveaways, free face painting, craft stations, and food trucks.
Little ones can enjoy miniature train rides and toy car races at the North Philadelphia History Festival, where train enthusiasts run their trains on free test tracks, and attendees can also attend live workshops.
Fundraising Events
Wine on the Waterfront, an annual fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Washington Crossing Park, features local wines from brands like Bishop Estate, Crossing Vineyards, A'Dello Vineyard, and Blue Mountain.
The Make the World Better concert weekend, founded by former Philadelphia Eagle Connor Barwin, is a music festival raising funds and awareness for local park revitalization projects, featuring indie powerhouses like Lucy Dacus, Jay Som, Julien Baker, Remi Wolf, and Magdalena Bay.
A Championship Season Tribute Concert and Greenberg's Great Train and Toy Show are also scheduled during this cultural extravaganza.
This comprehensive list of events emphasizes music, arts, and cultural heritage, providing opportunities for engaging with history, community stories, and live entertainment. No other specific July 24–27 events in Delaware were noted in the search results.
On the musical side of the North Philadelphia History Festival, attendees can look forward to Anthony Hamilton, Tamar Braxton, and Lyfe Jennings taking the stage, while in Delaware, Trombone Shorty's performance promises an enchanting weekend. In the realm of entertainment, not to be missed is the queer "pop-disco" twist on "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Richard Rodgers Award-winner Jay Eddy.
