The Eagles host the Giants for their home opener and more this month in Philly!
THROUGH 10/2 Mohamed Bourouissa: Urban Riders
The Barnes Foundation presents the first solo exhibition in Philadelphia by Algerian native and adopted Parisian, Mohamed Bourouissa. Urban Riders includes 85 works inspired by his collaboration with the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club in North Philadelphia.
9/2-3 Made in America Festival
Skip the Shore and stick around town for Made in America. Now in its sixth year on the Ben Franklin Parkway, headliners J. Cole and The Chainsmokers take the stage alongside festival founder Jay Z for one of Philly’s most red-white- and-blue music events.
9/7-24 Fringe Festival
Because two weeks just isn’t enough, Fringearts rolls out an 18- day lineup of contemporary performances. Concerts, digital art and improv are only a few of the many events being held across the city.
9/8-11/16/18 Parkway 100
This month kicks off a yearlong celebration timed with the 100th anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. First up: an after- dark art installation inspired by the Parkway’s fountains.
9/9-10 The Mushroom Festival
Known as the mushroom capital of the world, Kennett Square hosts its 32nd annual festival dedicated to the famous fungus with more than a mile’s worth of music, contests, culinary events, and more than 250 food and craft vendors.
9/9-11 Julius Erving Golf Classic
NBA icon Dr. J returns to the City of Brotherly Love for his third annual golf tournament. The Monday golf tournament at the ACE Club caps off a three- day event that includes a youth basketball clinic and black-tie gala.
9/16-11/19 Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Monument Lab Opening
Join the City of Philadelphia in a town-wide talk about culture. Spanning nine weeks, Monument Lab celebrates public art and history by placing 20 temporary artwork pieces throughout the 215.
9/16 The Wistar Institute 125th Anniversary Gala
As an international leader in biomedical research, The Wistar Institute has been quietly making a difference in Philadelphia and the world since 1892.
9/18 Katy Perry
Pop’s reigning princess, last seen in Philly during the 2016 Democratic National Convention, returns to the Wells Fargo Center for a stop on her Witness Tour.
9/24 Eagles Home Opener
The Linc gets back to business when the Eagles host their first home game against the New York Giants. Quarterback Carson Wentz returns for his second season and another run at the Super Bowl. From top: The Fringe Festival; Monument Lab; Wistar Gala; Eagles fans line the Linc; Urban Riders; the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from above.