Heat wave must-knows; African Restaurant Week; Juneteenth celebrations | Morning roundup

BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Walking into the weekend at Thomas Mill Covered Bridge Photo by denisewalksphilly Here comes the heat wave What you should know The first heat wave of the year is almost here It s expected to start Sunday with temperatures in the mid- s and up and high humidity Older adults people with heart conditions and people without air conditioning will be especially at jeopardy Read on to know if you are at risky why and what you can do to protect others Continue reading Families enjoy the sprinkler park at Ferko Playground in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia Billy Penn file photo Philly s African Restaurant Week returns with delicious deals and a range of bold flavors Get ready for specific jollof rice African Restaurant Week returns this Friday for its second year in Philadelphia Through June Black and African restaurants will be offering deals and putting on pop-up events around the city It s about supporting small businesses announced Akin Akinsanya the founder of African Restaurant Week Continue reading The Saints Restaurant and Lounge is offering a discount for African Restaurant Week Courtesy of Lauretta Hassann-Nwani RECAP What else happened paywalled Two Venezuelan groups drop out of Philly July th celebrations citing uncertainty facing immigrant communities Inquirer Philadelphia s largest cancer centers dubbed PC and led by led by researchers at Penn Temple and Jefferson unite to reduce disparities in prevention and rehabilitation outcomes WHYY Fines begin for drivers caught in bike lanes along Spruce Pine streets ABC A West Philly bus line is defying post-pandemic trends by seeing rise and attracting existing riders not necessarily new ones Next City How guaranteed income pilots are shifting the safety net in the Philly region Dos Puntos Philly s Chinese Lantern Festival is back this weekend Here s what to expect Billy Penn MAYOR WATCH Mayor Parker has no citizens events scheduled for Friday ON THE CALENDAR Juneteenth events in Philly Philly African Restaurant Week through June Pride Month celebrations All about the Philly Lantern Festival Society pools in Philly Epic -week space opera gaming theater options to get out and enjoy the warm weather Philly Runners Guide Friday June th United We Heal Film FestivalBorn from a short film with the same name in tribute to the Black neighborhood s ever-evolving healing process from systemic racism Screenings of social justice-themed short films followed by a filmmaker Q A and panel and an after party At Underground Arts to festival p m after party Friday June Concert Sen MorimotoSen Morimoto is a Japanese American singer multi-instrumentalist and producer who mixes jazz and hip-hop production spoken-word rap and pop sensibilities Opening act Philly s Kaho Matsui tickets At Asian Arts Initiative to p m Saturday June Summer Solstice Midday PauseGuided journaling a soothing sound bath to help release tension relieve stress and reflect on tje journaling experience and light refreshments Take a mindful pause reflect and reset in a space designed to inspire connection and well-being at Magic Gardens a m to p m Saturday June Splash into Summer Block Party Head to Tacony Creek Park s Ferko Playground for Fiesta en la Calle a splashy music-filled neighborhood celebration to kick off summer with a giant water slide live music games a pop-up bike lesson and food from Tierra Colombiana Free with RSVP a m to p m Saturday to Sunday June - th Annual Manayunk Arts FestivalThe tri-state area s largest outdoor juried art festival featuring approximately different local and nationally known artists and crafters spanning different disciplines fiber glass ceramics jewelry mixed media painting drawing photography and wood sculpture A weekend of art food and fun Free to the populace a m to p m Saturday and Sunday Saturday June Clark Park Music and Art FestivalA West Philly neighborhood tradition Musical performances arts and crafts vendors food trucks kids exercises a beautiful art garden and so much more a m to p m Saturday June Summer Solstice on S th StreetArtist pop-ups street shopping live music food trucks a photo booth henna face painting outdoor games and more FREE To attend to p m Saturday June Up South Street Block Party The rd edition brings DJs shopping territory artist oasis and more to the block of South Street to p m Saturday June F te de la Musique World Music DayOpen to the general free to attend and will feature French tunes on vinyl pay-as-you-go bites limited-time cocktails and more at the Sofitel Philadelphia hotel s Libert Lounge in Rittenhouse Square to p m Saturday June FIFA Club World Cup Region Watch Party An evening of in-person soccer matches featuring Lighthouse s U- squad live entertainment and a FIFA Club World Cup watch party The first fans receive free admission Food drinks giveaways and more Free registration here to p m Saturday June Cynthia Erivo with The Philadelphia OrchestraSee Elphaba the Wicked Witch herself Broadway s Cynthia Erivo at the Mann Center for an evening performance Tickets are - p m Sunday June Poetry is for Everyone June Book Club MeetingHead Hand Books newest book club is reading WINTER OF WORSHIP and poet Kayleb Rae Candrilli will join for the June meeting Free to attend or entry for a copy of the book to p m Sunday June For the Fans Block PartyIn partnership with Wawa Welcome America and the Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Soccer will co-host a block party between the FIFA Club World Cup match and Phillies event At Citizens Bank Way to p m Sunday June Jaws A th Anniversary Live ReadingCelebrate the th Anniversary of what may be the greatest creature feature to ever scare audiences Join Theatre Contra at Tattooed Mom for an evening of sharks boats Spielberg and maybe even a shark explosion Pay-what-you-can at the door to p m Monday June People s Vision for Domain EastThe Save Chinatown Coalition and Center City Organized for Responsible Advancement invite you to the launch of a vision for revitalizing the Fashion District a People s Vision At Arch Street the Center for Design Philadelphia to p m The post Heat wave must-knows African Restaurant Week Juneteenth celebrations Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY