Apr 9, 2026 - Things to Do

Philadelphia weekender: Wings home finale and beer garden openings

Isaac Avilucea

Illustration of a cassette tape with the tape unspooling to spell weekend. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

🍺 Let's head over to brew town. Independence Mall Beer Garden is now open for the season (Wednesday through Sundays). Beers, bites, hammocks. It's that taste of summer we've all been waiting for.

🥨 Speaking of barflies … Bok Bar opens for the season today. Rooftop vibes, seasonal drinks, and a rotating menu of food, plus events and performances. Hours: 5-11pm

🥍 Take in a piece of history as the Philly Wings play their final home game on Saturday at 7pm at the Xfinity Mobile Arena against Las Vegas.

Comcast Spectacor announced last month it's dropping the ownership of the team. Tickets: $35.75+

🥁 Hire a sitter. The Franklin Institute is throwing another adult mixer on Friday from 7:30-11:30pm. Learn the science behind vinyl records, dance to Brazilian beats, sip drinks, check out the exhibits and do a little stargazing.

Tickets: $40

⚾ You can bank on some good baseball this weekend. The Phillies take on the Diamondbacks in a three-game home series in South Philly, starting Friday at 6:40pm. Tickets: $76.26+

🎮 If you love anime and gaming, check out Philly Otaku Fest at the Cherry Street Pier. Running from Friday through Sunday, expect Japanese street food, live music, more than 70 vendors.

Hours: Friday 4-9pm; Saturday 11am-9:30pm; Sunday 11am-6:30pm.

🏀 The Sixers wrap up the regular season on Sunday at 6pm at Xfinity Mobile Arena against the Bucks. Tickets: $21+

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