From the Pride Parade to PHS' new pop up beer garden: 18 ways to spend your weekend in Philly, June 10-12

Need something to do this weekend? Don't worry, we've got you covered.

» READ MORE: "The Secret Garden"

8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and continuing on a varied schedule through June 26, Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. $15 to $46. 215-922-1122.

Based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1911 novel, Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon's 1989 musical tells the story of an orphan girl who is sent to live with her strange uncle in a haunted manor house in the Yorkshire moors. Given that it has the usual Victorian children's-story horrors (though with the usual happy ending shining through the gloom), this is best for ages 12 and up. It's a great way to introduce them to live theater (and they already dig gloom, right?). - Michael Harrington

» READ MORE: Flag Festival

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St. $5. 215-629-4026.

OK, so maybe Betsy Ross sewed the star-spangled banner, or maybe she didn't. No reason not to have a party at her house. After all, it's National Flag Week. The festival at the seamstress' place features Betsy herself, performances by the Give & Take Jugglers, the acrobatic Funicular Aerial Circus, and Peter Pitchford's Magic Show, plus games and stories with the Once Upon a Nation Storytellers, and a visit from George Washington. It's a grand old day! - M.H.

» READ MORE: Old-fashioned picnic

Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, 200 W. Tulpehocken St. Admission to the picnic is free; pay as you go for food and games. Tickets for each of the activities are $1, or 12 for $10. 215-438-1861.

Celebrate the sunny side of Victorian life at Germantown's 1859 Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion (rumored to be the model for the domicile of the Addams family on the 1960s sitcom). Uncle Fester won't be there, but magician Jay Efran will be, and there will be a scavenger hunt, croquet, ring toss, and face painting to go with the hot dogs, root beer, and ice cream sundaes. - M.H.

» READ MORE: Food

8 p.m. Friday, Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. $18.

The "spontaneous theater company" Tongue & Groove is cooking. Literally. For this show, nutritionist and multimedia artist Sally Eisenberg will first present a live culinary demonstration, making a healthy dessert for the entire audience. The improv troupe will then create a theatrical treat from the crowd's anonymously submitted personal memories involving food - "pleasant or painful," it says here. So be prepared to laugh, cry, and salivate. - M.H.

» READ MORE: Anne-Marie Mulgrew and Dancers Company

7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, Christ Church Neighborhood House Theater, 20 N. American St. $20; $15 seniors and students. 215-462-7720.

The intrepid troupe celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new multimedia piece and a mash-up of repertoire works performed live and on film, featuring longtime dancer Joseph Cicala, who will retire after this performance. - M.H.

» READ MORE: William Gillette's 1916 Sherlock Holmes

7 p.m. Saturday, International House, 3701 Chestnut St. $9; $7 seniors and students. 215-387-5125.

One of the great American actors, directors, and playwrights of the late-19th and early-20th centuries, William Gillette was best-known for his portrayal of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's great detective. This 1916 film of his stage adaptation, long thought lost but now restored, was made after Gillette had been assaying the role for 17 years and in more than 1,000 performances. - M.H.

» READ MORE: Plein Air

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on Germantown Avenue from Willow Grove Avenue to Bethlehem Pike. Free.

The second annual outdoor painting competition in Chestnut Hill was delayed a week by weather, but it's worth the wait. As nearly 50 artists line Germantown Avenue competing for prizes, there will also be live music, face painting, and kids activities, plus a chance for all you critics out there to put in your two cents as the brushes fly. - M.H.

1 and 4 p.m. Sunday and June 19 at RAIR (Recycled Artist in Residency), 7333 Milnor St. $20. .

After a rain delay, the wonderful artist and mezzo-soprano Martha McDonald presents a typically appealing and challenging site-specific work on the grounds of a construction-waste-recycling facility. McDonald spent six months in residence sifting through personal items found in the rubble, and crafted both a narrative and theatrical objects for the piece, which will include original music she cowrote with Billy Dufala to be played on found instruments (accordions!). As those who have seen McDonald's performances know, you will be following her through the outdoor site, which can be, uh, untidy. Dress accordingly. - M.H.

» READ MORE: The New Jersey Renaissance Faire

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1195 Florence Columbus Rd., Bordentown Township, NJ. $15 (ages 5-12), $25.

Craving a good turkey leg? New Jersey's largest Renaissance Faire is here to deliver just that. Fifty cast members perform on 10 stages and roam the streets to interact with guests, making the experience that much more authentic. Shop among 25 artisans and merchants for Renaissance-themed keepsakes. This year's Ren Faire features a Viking story line with a strong female lead. - Sarah Beckley

» READ MORE: Odunde Festival

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, centered on 23rd and South Streets.

Brand Nubian and Biz Markie headline the 41st annual Odunde Festival, one of the biggest African American festivals in the country. The fest celebrates the Yoruba New Year and stretches live music, African, Caribbean, and Soul food, and crafts, clothes, and jewelry from vendors over 12 blocks. The festivities kick off with a procession up to the Schuylkill to make an offering to Oshun, goddess of the river. - Rachel Vigoda

» READ MORE: Philly Pride Parade and Festival

Parade, 11:30 a.m., 13th and Locust streets; Festival, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Penn's Landing, 101 S. Columbus Blvd., $15.

The annual Pride celebration begins with a parade, starting at 13th and Locust Streets and making its way down to the festival at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. Parade-winners, from best theme to best female impersonator, will be announced at the fest while you eat and dance. Save $5 on admission by buying your wristband at the preparty Friday, at 12th and Locust Streets. - R.V.

» READ MORE: Wayne Music Festival

1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA, free.

Two stages showcase different types of music from seven bands, including the headliners, Dirty Dozen Brass Band of New Orleans. Food, cocktails, and beer will be sold in tents set up by neighborhood restaurants. Those more interested in music as a background noise for shopping can find a multitude of craft vendors as well. - S.B.

» READ MORE: Fishtown FestivALE

Noon Saturday, Frankford and Girard Avenues to Master Street.

2 p.m. Sunday, Alla Spina, 1410 Mt. Vernon St. Free.

» READ MORE: PHS Pop Up Beer Garden at Viaduct Rail Park

Opening party 5:30 p.m. Friday, open through Sept. 30, Viaduct Rail Park, 10th and Hamilton Streets. Free.

The Philadelphia Horticultural Society already has one successful beer garden on its hands: the oasis at 1438 South St. Now, PHS expands to the Viaduct Rail Park, a reimagining of the Reading rail trestle in the Callowhill neighborhood. Expect food like Buffalo chicken-nugget boa (crispy chicken, hot sauce, Bayley Hazen blue cheese, and celery), six taps, wine, and cocktails. Artist Abby Sohn has a site-specific sound installation below the park, and the garden will be outfitted with games. - Molly Eichel

Want a first look of the Viaduct Rail Park beer garden? 

» READ MORE: Chinese Lantern Festival

6 p.m. through Sunday, Franklin Square, 200 Sixth St. $17 (adults), $12 (17 and under).

The bright lights that have taken over Franklin Square Park will soon leave the city. Celebrating Franklin Square's 10th anniversary, the Chinese Lantern Festival features 25 lanterns, along with other illuminated sculptures like a pagoda and a 200-foot-long dragon that create a nighttime spectacle. - M.E.

» READ MORE: The Tallest Man on Earth

9 p.m. Saturday, Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. $28. 215-922-1011.

Kristian Matsson's songs are grounded in sincere transparency. The first words on last year's Dark Bird Is Home are "So you honestly believe in me," and the quietly pulsing acoustic guitar and the ache in his voice mean we should believe him - even if Matsson calls himself the Tallest Man on Earth when he's merely 5-foot-7. He brought in a band for Dark Bird, and its subtle, rich textures lend grandeur to his earnest songs. Matsson will have a band with him the TLA, and the charmingly intense Basia Bulat will open. - Steve Klinge

» READ MORE: Flight of the Conchords

8 p.m. Sunday, Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. $25-$50, 215-546-7900.
Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie reunite as the Flight of the Conchords for the first time since they headlined 2014's Oddball comedy festival. They won't be playing just old favorites from their HBO show though. The Emmy winners will have new material to debut. But can anything top "Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros"? - M.E.

» READ MORE: Hinds

8 p.m. Monday, Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. $15-$17. 215-232-2100.

The four-woman garage-rock band from Madrid used to be called Deers, but threatened legal action by Canadian indie band Dears forced them to change the name. A hind, by the way, is a female deer. Playing songs from their sweet 1960s throwback 2016 album, Leave Me Alone, the Carlotta Cosias- and Ana Garcia Perrote-fronted band were the most-charming and hardworking act at SXSW in March. They proffered winsome, jangly pop songs at 16 shows in four days. - Dan DeLuca