7 days of things to do in Philadelphia from Aug. 19 to 25
Stevie Wonder, the Philly Caribbean Festival, "Coco" at Penn's Landing and more.
SUNDAY
Philly Caribbean Festival
Stop by Penn's Landing to check out reggae, jazz, and soca performances. You can also pick up tasty bites from local restaurants and hear the popular steel drum band the Philadelphia Pan Stars.
Noon to 8 p.m., Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, 101 N. Columbus Blvd., free, 215-879-9352, phillycaribbeanfestival.com
MONDAY
Free Pretzel Day
Celebrate one of Philly's favorite snacks — soft pretzels — by picking up a free pretzel at participating Philly Pretzel Factory locations. If one isn't enough, enter to win a year's supply.
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at participating locations, including all Philly Pretzel Factory stores in Center City, free, phillypretzelfactory.com
TUESDAY
O.A.R.
American rock band O.A.R. is playing at Penn's Landing, with support from Matt Nathanson. The show is standing-room-only and takes place rain or shine.
7 p.m. Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street, $35, livenation.com
WEDNESDAY
Shane Confectionery and Atlas Obscura
Explore the country's oldest continuously operating confectionery with Atlas Obscura Society Philadelphia. You'll tour the shop, the candy kitchen, and the chocolate works, and will be able to taste plenty of chocolate while checking out antique equipment and learning about the shop's history. Shane is opening its archives to the public for the first time, so you can see how some favorite treats have evolved over time.
6:30 to 8 p.m. Shane Confectionery, 110 Market St., $26.95, 215-922-1048, shanecandies.com
THURSDAY
Screenings Under the Stars: Coco
Coco was one of last year's biggest animated hits. Bring a blanket and some snacks to Penn's Landing and catch the heartwarming tale about family.
8 p.m., Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, 101 S. Columbus Blvd., free, 215-629-3200, delawareriverfront.com
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Stevie Wonder
Any appearance by the 68-year-old genius is a cause for celebration. Wonder's earlier tours playing his 1976 Songs from the Key of Life in its entirety were truly wondrous, transcendent affairs. He's back this summer with an extremely limited tour for Stevie Wonder Song Party: A Celebration of Life, Love & Music.
8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Borgata Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, $195 to $395, 609-317-1000, theborgata.com
Jim Breuer
Breuer made a name as a heavy-metal-loving, pot-smoking party dude in the early part of his comedy career, but these days, he's chilled out some and lives in the New Jersey suburbs with his family. He still loves metal, though, so expect some hard-rock dad antics at his Borgata show.
8 p.m. Saturday, the Music Box at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, $39.50 to $42.50, 609-317-1000, theborgata.com