{"id":162,"date":"2026-05-28T19:47:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T19:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=162"},"modified":"2026-05-28T19:47:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T19:47:20","slug":"%f0%9f%aa%95-roots-picnic-weekend-is-here-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=162","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\ude95 Roots Picnic weekend is here | Things to do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>I mean, what\u2019s not happening this weekend? <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>JA\u0178-Z and Erykah Badu are headlining this year\u2019s Roots Picnic, which boasts another star-studded list of performances and activations at a new location. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=160\">Claude Lemieux, a feisty winger and a four-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at 60<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Then, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band returns to South Philly for the first time since 2024. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s not forget about West Philly Porchfest and the explosion of comic and film experiences, plus celebrity guests popping in at the Fan Expo. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Believe me when I say that\u2019s only a fraction of the fun. Read below to see what else is happening this weekend. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>\u2014 Earl Hopkins <i>(<\/i><i>@earlhopkins_<\/i><i>, Email me at <\/i><i>thingstodo@inquirer.com<\/i><i>)<\/i><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>The 2026 Roots Picnic is here<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>The return of Philly\u2019s biggest hip-hop and R&amp;B festival is happening this weekend. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>The annual Roots Picnic festival officially kicks off on the Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park on Saturday, with JA\u0178-Z headlining day one of Roots. Erykah Badu, the Queen of Neo Soul, will close out the two-day extravaganza on Sunday night. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>The lineup also features R&amp;B stars such as Kehlani, Destin Conrad, Mariah the Scientist, and cultural icons Brandy, T.I., De La Soul, and others. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Read my colleague Dan DeLuca\u2019s overview of the festival before its in full swing. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>The best things to do this week<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udfad The Outsiders come to Philly:<\/b> The beloved 1980s classic is brought to the theater stage at the Academy of Music. The Tony Award-winner will run through June 7. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83e\uddb8 Comic fans and film buffs rejoice: <\/b>Fan Expo, billed as the world\u2019s largest comic-con producer, will be jam-packed with panels, workshops, screenings, and fan experiences across three days. The event will also welcome special guests Orlando Bloom, Tom Welling, Mr. T, and Elijah Wood. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udfb6 Top notch porch performances: <\/b>Local music lovers will be going rowhome to rowhome this Saturday. West Philly Porchfest is back, so prepare to soak in free concert-level performances right in your neighborhood. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <b>My calendar picks this week<\/b>: Frankford Fish Fest, Festival de la Calle de San Sebastian, Radical Americana Bus Tour, and Bachata Brunch at City Winery.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>The Boss is back in town. And he has something important to say<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>The last time Bruce Springsteen played Philadelphia with the E Street Band, pop music critic Dan DeLuca wrote, \u201cmortality was on his mind.\u201d<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>The centerpiece of his two Citizens Bank Park shows in 2024 were inspired by the death of George Theiss, leader of Springsteen\u2019s teenage band the Castiles. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=158\">Gov. Shapiro announces almost $30 million highway investment for Philly stadium district<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Two years later, Springsteen, who returns to South Philly on Saturday to play Xfinity Mobile Arena, returns \u201cwith renewed clarity of vision and a clear sense of purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>That purpose, DeLuca writes, is to express his concerns for the state of American democracy. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>His concert won\u2019t just be a marathon of his hits, DeLuca predicts Springsteen will exercise his voice and influence to decode what\u2019s going on in today\u2019s world \u2014 just as he\u2019s done throughout his music career. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Read more about Springsteen\u2019s upcoming performance here. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Spring fun this week and beyond<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf7a Step into Rodin Museum for fresh brews:<\/b> Along with the beautiful site of Auguste Rodin\u2019s sculptures, visitors at Rodin Museum can enjoy a relaxing summer cocktail when the garden bar returns on Friday. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf53 Down for a sweet time?<\/b> At Shady Brook Farm, you won\u2019t be the only one seeing red this week. The Strawberry Festival will be home to (you guessed it) strawberry-themed drinks, bites, live music, family-friendly activities, and even a petting zoo. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf89 A new party destination arrives in South Philly: <\/b>The South Philadelphia Sports Complex just added another party destination to the plaza. Stateside Live!, a massive indoor and outdoor entertainment venue, officially opens its doors this weekend. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udfa5 Award-winning films at Clark Park:<\/b> Clark Park will be home to cin\u00e9SPEAK Under the Stars Festival 2026, which will feature a lineup of award-winning features and shorts all summer. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Staffer picks<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>While Roots Picnic and Springsteen fans likely have their itineraries filled, there are other notable concerts happening this week<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udfb8 Friday: <\/b>Mountain country singer-songwriterColby Acuff drops into MilkBoy early Friday evening. While tickets are sold out, resale tickets may pop up on verified sites. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udfa4 Sunday:<\/b> Jersey R&amp;B and soul singer Alex Isley takes over the Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia for her \u201cWhen The City Sleeps\u201d tour. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udfa4 Also Sunday:<\/b> Jamaican rapper Skillibeng, best known for his work with island treasures such as Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, and Sean Paul, will bring his Caribbean flair to Theatre of The Living Arts. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of music this weekend, which means you have a lot of hard choices to make. 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