**Al Franken’s Stand-Up and a Classic Band:** Catch legendary comedian Al Franken trying out new material at City Winery on May 17th. And if you’re a fan of 80s music… you’re in luck with the return of The Allman Brothers Band to the Kimmel Center on May 20th. **Supporting a Cause and Spreading Cheer:** Join the Eagles Autism Challenge on May 18th and walk, run, or ride alongside the Eagles in this fundraising event for Autism research.
The course takes you through the Linc, Navy Yard, and finishes at the 50-yard line. **Other Events:** The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus will be performing their final show of the season, “the Philadelphia Wine Festival is happening at the zoo,” “and Jewish American Heritage Month continues.” **Looking for More?** For a complete list of events and resources… check out “The Philadelphia Citizen” – your one-stop shop for all things happening in the City of Brotherly Love.
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There are so many things to do this week that there don’t seem to be enough days. We have street festivals at the Italian Market, in Roxborough, on America Street, in Chestnut Hill, and on Girard Avenue. Parks on Tap moves to South Philly, and speaking of parks, you can still love them all week long.
We have AlFranken trying out new standup, an 80s classic band in town, our own Philadelphia Eagles raising money for Autism research, a wine fest at the zoo, and the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus final performance of the season.
Is that not enough? Thinking of things to do further head? Check out our year-round calendar about how to be a good citizen.
Jewish American Heritage Month continues, as does Parks on Tap and Love Your Park week, plus comedy, music, street fairs, and wine at the zoo.
ENJOY BEER IN SOUTH PHILLY. Parks on Tap comes to South Philly May 15 to May 19 from 4 to 10pm at Dickinson Square Park. The roving beer (and cocktail and food) garden provides a great excuse to bring your kids to happy hour. Free admission. 1600 E. Moyamensing Avenue
SEE AL FRANKEN DO STAND-UP. On May 17 at 5pm, City Winery hosts An Evening of New Stand Up with Al Franken . See the legendary comedian, writer and former U.S. senator try out new material. $45-$65. 990 Filbert Street
JOIN THE EAGLES TO RAISE MONEY FOR AUTISM RESEARCH. Walk, run or ride the Eagles Autism Challenge , a fundraiser for owner Jeff Lurie’s favorite cause on May 18 from 9:30 to 11am . The course takes you from the Linc through the Navy Yard and surrounding neighborhood and finishes at the 50-yard line. $25-$150. 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way
