Things to Do

New year, new dates to lock into the calendar. Here’s what to look forward to in Philadelphia in 2023.

The “BeyHive” is buzzing!

Driving the news: Superstar singer Beyoncé announced yesterday she’ll perform at the Linc on July 12 as part of her "Renaissance World Tour."

• The tour also stops in Pittsburgh, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston and East Rutherford, among other cities.

There are a few presale options – including one for BeyHive members (on sale Feb. 6) and one for Citi Card holders (on sale Feb. 7).

• Let us pray that the ticket-buying process goes more smoothly for the BeyHive than it did for the Swifties.

Flashback: Beyoncé hasn’t performed in Philadelphia since appearing with husband Jay-Z in 2018 during her "On The Run II Tour.

Whether you’re looking to chip in for birdie or curious to learn more about the city’s iconic Black leaders, there’s no shortage of events in Philly this weekend.

Next year’s Philadelphia Flower Show will be held indoors for the first time since 2020 — and the theme is “The Garden Electric.”

Why it matters: We hardly need to say, do we? Before the pandemic, some 250,000 of us (and plenty of out-of-towners) would hit the nine-day exhibition every year.

• Plus, the event brings about $60 million in tourism to the city, event organizers tell Axios.

Playoffs? Playoffs? Obviously, Eagles fans are amped up for the Birds' home matchup. But there's plenty more to do this weekend, including celebrating the start of the Chinese New Year.

Ice Princess Weekend in Franklin Square: Snap selfies with Elsa and Anna from "Frozen," Isabela from "Encanto" and Tiana from "The Princess and the Frog" in front of beautifully carved ice sculptures Friday and Saturday, 5pm-7pm. A light show starts at 5pm and runs every half hour. Free admission.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is around the corner, and there are events and volunteer opportunities across the region to celebrate the civil rights leader.

• The African American Museum is hosting a four-day celebration of King's legacy, which includes a volunteer donation drive for residents experiencing homelessness and dance classes with Philadelphia Ballet. You can also explore the museum for free on Monday.

Philly's social calendar is chock-full of events for the new year. Here's what we're looking forward to in 2023:

🍽️ Jan. 15-28: Center City District Restaurant Week

It's almost First Friday, so watch out for special programming and events at art galleries, shops, museums and bars throughout the city. Here are a few other ways to spend your Philly weekend:

Act fast! This is the final weekend to catch the Philadelphia Zoo's LumiNature holiday light display. The immersive spectacle will run on Friday and Saturday evening before wrapping up until next year.