Editor's note: Weekend Planner is a new feature by Jacqueline Weiss, a Springside student who will be spending the summer at the Local as an intern. Jacqueline will highlight the best things to do …
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Check out what to do this upcoming weekend of June 24-26. Relax with a movie or rock out at a concert, find a born-again vintage gem at a flea market and listen to bluegrass music and enjoy food tastings on the perfect first weekend of summer.
Screen Play: What: Bad Teacher (R) When: June 24 Where: Check your local listingsA comedy starring Cameron Diaz as Elizabeth Halsey, a foul-mouthed ‘bad teacher’ who, after being dumped by her boyfriend, attempts to woo a colleague in attempt to make more money and possibly change her ‘bad’ ways.
What: Cars 2 (G) When: June 24 Where: Check your local listings
The sequel to the popular animated children’s movie where star racecar picks up with Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater heading overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix.
What: “The Price” directed by David Flagg
When: June 24-25 @8 p.m., June 26 @2 p.m. Where: The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave. Chestnut HillThis weekend is your last chance to see “The Price” performed by the Stagecrafters. Written by Arthur Miller in 1967, the story centers on a pair of estranged brothers who must come together to discuss what to do with their late parents’ property.
Song: What: Katy Perry When: June 24 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Where: Wells Fargo Center 3601 South Broad Street PhiladelphiaKaty’s outlandish outfits and risqué lyrics got her attention; her music got her fans. Her “California Dreams” tour is less than a month in, and she has already touched down in six states with a high-demand concert almost every other day.
Shop: What: Pennsy Flea Market When: June 25-26 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: 1600 South Warfield Street PhiladelphiaLearn more: Pennsy Flea Market is Philadelphia’s largest indoor flea market, covering 60,000 sq. feet of land and more than 300 vendors. Live music, on-site parking, and great deals on a variety of items are just a few things you can find at the Pennsy Flea Market every Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine!
Eat: What: Family Food Festival When: June 24 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Where: Wyck Historic House and Garden 6026 Germantown Avenue GermantownLearn more: Join the historic Wyck house in celebrating local food at the free Family Food Festival. Enjoy local food tastings, children’s activities, cooking demonstrations, the Riverside bluegrass band and more at this delicious event.
Read: What: Shane Victorino Book Signing When: June 25 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Where: Barnes & Noble 1805 Walnut Street PhiladelphiaShane will be stopping by Rittenhouse Square for one hour for a signing of Shane Victorino: The Flyin’ Hawaiian by Alan Maimon, so make sure to arrive early to receive your numbered wristband and purchase your copy of the book.