Check out our calendar for more events throughout July.
Editor’s Pick
July 19
Mallow Hill at 118 North
Wayne
Mallow Hill’s rugged, groove-heavy blues rock has been resonating beyond this region—specifically Nashville, where the Baltimore quintet has been busy recording their debut album, due out later this year. In the meantime, we have the tantalizing single “Thinkin’ Bout My Baby,” which was produced by the Grammy-nominated Dex Green (Elvis Costello, Margo Price). The band’s 118 North show is one of a few Mid-Atlantic appearances in July. See them now before they get big. Visit 118northwayne.com.
—Hobart Rowland
July 4 Happenings
Narberth July 4 Family Fun & Fireworks
Narberth
Carnival and field games will keep the kids occupied during the day. Then settle in once the sun goes down for a concert and fireworks display. Visit narberthfireworks.org.
Marple Newtown Fouth of July Parade
Newtown Square
A yearly tradition, this red-white-and-blue extravaganza kicks off at St. Albans Circle at 10 a.m., ending in front of the Broomall Fire House. Visit marplenewtownparade.com.
Soap Box Derby
Conshohocken
Since 1951, kids have taken to the streets of Conshy to race to the finish line in their handmade soap-box cars. Grab a seat along Fayette Street to cheer on the drivers. Visit soapboxderby.org.
July 12–14
Blobfest
Phoenixville
It’s the 25th anniversary of this popular offbeat event celebrating the 1958 horror flick The Blob. On Friday evening, fans run screaming from the Colonial Theatre in honor of the classic scene shot there. Check out screenings at the Colonial throughout the weekend. There’s also a Blob Ball, a Saturday street fair, and Sunday 5K, 10K and half-marathon races. Visit thecolonialtheatre.com.
July 7, 14, 21 and 28
West Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
West Chester
All aboard an express train to the historic Glen Mills train station, where you can hop off and have a picnic lunch before the journey home. Visit wcrailroad.com.
July 13
Outdoor Movie Night
Media
Pack your lawn chairs and snacks and bring the family to Barrall Field for a free flick under the stars. Visit mediaborough.com for movie announcements.
Every Wednesday thru September
Dining Under the Stars
Media
This open-air fest is a summer staple. State Street closes every Wednesday evening so diners can enjoy an alfresco meal, followed by a stroll around town for some shopping. Reservations highly recommended. Visit visitmediapa.com.
What We’re Reading
Bryn Mawr’s Ashton Lattimore brings pre-Civil War Philadelphia to life in her debut novel, which tells the story of Charlotte, a young Black woman who’s escaped the South. With help from the daughter of a wealthy Black family, Charlotte attempts to free Evie, a slave brought to the city by the mistress of the plantation from which Charlotte escaped. Will the fight for Evie’s freedom cost Charlotte her own?
Random House Publishing Group, 368 pages.
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