Weekend Action: What to do locally - August 4-6

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Thursday, August 3, 2017
Weekend Action 4-6
Musikfest and a full slate of outdoor fun ushers in August around the Delaware Valley.

So long, July. A full slate of outdoor fun ushers in August around the Delaware Valley. Tamala Edwards

SANTANA AND CHICAGO HEADLINE MUSIKFEST

Musikfest will be rocking the Lehigh Valley. Hundreds of performers will take to Bethlehem's cities, streets and plazas for the 10-day music festival. Ticketed events this weekend include Santana on Friday and Chicago on Saturday. 6abc is proud to be the official media sponsor of the Sands Steel Stage at Musikfest. Buy tickets here

SONS OF BEN APPRECIATION NIGHT AT THE UNION

The Union hosts Dallas Saturday night. The team is holding a "Sons of Ben Appreciation Night" before the match, with activities celebrating the supporters club. Buy tickets here

Stone Harbor Arts & Crafts Festival

The Stone Harbor Arts & Crafts Festival draws thousands of people to the Jersey Shore. More than 200 artisans will display their work at the show which runs Saturday and Sunday. The festival will be held on the recreation field at 80th Street and 1st Avenue, across from the beach. Event details

It's festival time around the city

Several festivals are happening in Philadelphia on Sunday. Northern Liberties' 2nd Street Festival features a Philly-centric lineup of live bands, food, drinks, shopping and more. The huge street party on North 2nd Street stretches from Germantown Avenue to Green Street from Noon-10 p.m. 2nd Festival

Celebrate Jamaican Independence on South St.

Celebrate Jamaica's 55th year of independence Sunday. Festivities will be held on South Street between Broad and 16th Streets, from Noon-8 p.m. Festival-goers can enjoy Jamaican food, check out Jamaican fashion, arts and crafts, and there will be a special Bob Marley tribute. Jamaica Philly

African Cultural Alliance of North America Festival

The ACANA Festival brings artists, groups and dance groups from around the African continent to perform. It takes place Sunday from 2-8 p.m. at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. ACANA Festival

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