PA Weekend Events: Philly Beer Week, ODUNDE Festival, Pride & More

PENNSYLVANIA — Looking for something to do this weekend? Patch rounded up a variety of things going on in the Philadelphia area, from various cultural festivals to live music to art shows and Pride celebrations.

If you're headed to an outdoor event, Friday and Saturday will be filled with sunshine and high temperatures in the 80s. There's a chance of rain and thunderstorms on Sunday, so consider checking social media to make sure the event hasn't been postponed or canceled.

Here's your weekend rundown of things going on in Pennsylvania. Keep in mind, many are scheduled to be held for multiple days, so be sure to check the dates.

Friday

Doylestown Music Fest - Doylestown (through June 9): This grassroots Bucks County festival over 30 different acts hitting the stage at local eateries, churches, museums and shops.

Philly Beer Week - Philadelphia (through June 9): The popular event returns this week with days of events, tastings, happy hours, pub crawls and foamy fun. Friday's event is the 9th Annual Can Wood Derby at Good Dog Bar, while Saturday will feature an outdoor block party with live music and beer pours at Bridget Foy’s.

ODUNDE Festival - Philadelphia (through June 9): The ODUNDE Festival is the country's largest Black and African cultural festival. The street festival takes over a 15-block radius in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood, gathering over 100 vendors and internationally recognized African and Caribbean performers.

Star Wars Art Show - Ardmore (through June 30): Artists from galaxies far and wide will be showcasing their original works of art. Dark versus light, align with your side and add a galactic touch to your home by purchasing one of the creative Star Wars art pieces.

Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show - Philadelphia (June 7-9): This popular twice-a-year event returns to Rittenhouse Square and features works by more than 140 professional artists.

Saturday

Wayne Music Festival - Wayne (June 8): Fifteen artists will play on three outdoor and one indoor stage this Saturday in Wayne. The event will also feature vendors and beer gardens.

Havertown Irish Festival and Crafter Village - Havertown (June 8): The festival will feature more than 20 performers on two outdoor stages. Meanwhile, the crafter village will host more than 70 local vendors and artisans, as well as a beer garden and kids fun zone.

Philly VegFest - Philadelphia (June 8): First held in 2018, Philly VegFest is a celebration of the love for vegan and whole-food plant-based eats and lifestyles. The free event features food vendors, craft artisans, vegan cultural and communal organizations, live music, panel discussions, speakers and more.

Chester County PrideFest - Phoenixville (June 8): Hosted by the LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County, the event will feature live music, art, entertainment, shopping and games.

Delaware County Pride Festival - Upper Darby (June 8): The festival features over 120 vendors, joyful music, a live DJ, dancing, food vendors, face and nail painting, kid-friendly activities and more.

West Philly Porchfest - Philadelphia (June 8): Each year, West Philly Porchfest takes it up a notch, encouraging the neighborhood’s music lovers to activate their front porches with free performances for crowds of onlookers traveling from house to house.

Valley Forge Summer Concert Series - King of Prussia (June 8): Every Saturday for the rest of the summer, a new artist will take the stage at Valley Beach with a setlist from 8-11 p.m. This weekend's artist is Steal the Sky.

Sunday

Low-Sensory Days at Sesame Place - Middletown Township (June 9): Traditionally high-sensory experiences at the park will be altered to make them more accessible to those who require or prefer low-sensory experiences.

Kennett Summerfest - Kennett Square (June 9): Summerfest brings together the finest Brandywine Valley wines and culinary delights. The event includes live music and a curated selection of artisan vendors, nestled in the heart of Kennett Square.

FELStival 2024 - Northeast Philadelphia (June 9): Celebrate early childhood education with an afternoon of family-friendly activities including musical performances, a petting zoo, character appearances, face painting, food vendors and more.

Flag Fest 2024 at the Betsy Ross House - Philadelphia (June 9-15): This weeklong celebration features daily 10 a.m. flag-raising ceremonies, flag-making workshops, meet-and-greets with costumed Once Upon a Nation History Makers and an afternoon curator’s corner highlighting rarely seen items from the museum’s collection.