Events
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BEN's Event Calendar
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Event Description
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Time / Location
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5/25 - 9/21
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40th Street Summer Series
University City District, The Rotunda and Penn come together again this year to present the 40th Street Summer Series, a free family-friendly outdoor concert series in University City. For nine years, the Summer Series has hosted world-renowned performers on the greenspace at 40th and Walnut Streets, just behind the Walnut West Free Library. Last year, four large ensembles rocked this stage with everything from Jazz to Balkan Soul to afro-futurism. This year, the series will expand to five concerts on the last Saturday of May-September, complete with Give and Take jugglers, fire artists, face painting, balloon art, and more. And don't forget to stop by the BEN FM table for your chance to play our games and win some awesome prizes.
Saturday, May 25: Brooklyn Qawwali Party
Saturday, June 29: Philadelphia Ukulele Orchestra
Saturday, July 27: TBA
Saturday, August 31: Spaceship Aloha
Saturday, September 28: Millennial Territory Orchestra Performs the music of Sly & The Family Stone
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6p,
at Philadelphia, PA
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6/20
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95.7 BEN-FM's Singles Mingle
It's THE singles event of the summer – 95.7 BEN-FM's Singles Mingle on June 20 (from 6 to 9pm) outdoors on the deck at Manayunk Brewing Company on Main St in Manayunk. Rock the dock at Manayunk Brewing Company with 95.7 BEN-FM's Marilyn Russell and hundreds of eligible singles. BEN-FM will bring icebreaker games and tons of prizes to help you mix, MINGLE and meet your match. Click Here
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6p,
at Manayunk
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6/20 - 8/22
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Awesomefest Movie Series
In partnership with The Awesome Fest, University City District will host a free family-friendly 8-week summer film series at Drexel Park (32nd and Powelton). The films will be presented on a state-of-the-art, 30-foot outdoor screen. Recognized nation-wide for its unique events and innovative approach to programming, The Awesome Fest outdoor summer series has showcased over 150 Philadelphia premieres from the world's most prestigious film festivals, and has partnered with dozens of regional organizations including the Race Street Pier, the Philadelphia Film Festival and Rooftop Films (NYC).
6/20 REVENGE OF THE NERDS
6/27 ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING
7/11 SPACEBALLS
7/18 PEE-WEE¹S BIG ADVENTURE
7/25 DIE HARD
8/1 BATMAN
8/8 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST III
8/15 THE NEVERENDING STORY
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7p,
at Philadelphia, PA
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6/22
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Port-O-Call
Join the BEN-FM Party Patrol on Saturday, June 22nd from noon-2p at the Port-O-Call Hotel in Ocean City (1510 Boardwalk) for games, prizes, music, and fun in the sun right at the beach!!
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Noon-2p,
at Ocean City, NJ
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6/22
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Roosevelt Mall
Join the Party Patrol on Saturday, June 22nd from 1p-3p at the Roosevelt Mall (2327 Cottman Ave) for games, prizes, music, and your chance to step into the BEN FM Cash Cube for movie tickets or even some cash!!
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1p-3p,
at Philadelphia, PA
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6/29
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Port-O-Call
Join the BEN-FM Party Patrol on Saturday, June 29th from noon-2p at the Port-O-Call Hotel in Ocean City (1510 Boardwalk) for games, prizes, music, and fun in the sun right at the beach!!
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Noon-2p,
at Ocean City, NJ
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6/29
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Nissan of Devon - Ticket Raid
Join the Party Patrol on Saturday, June 29th from noon-1p at Nissan of Devon (459 W Lancaster Ave) for a Summer BENDER ticket raid! Don't miss your chance to score a free pair of tickets and possibly a meet & greet to our Summer BENDER on August 3rd at the Electric Factory Outdoor Summer Stage.
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Noon-1p,
at Devon, PA
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7/12
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Deptford Mall Summer Jam - Ticket Raid
Join Donnie Black and the Party Patrol at the Deptford Mall (1750 Deptford Center Rd) on Friday, July 12th for prizes, giveaways, refreshments, retailer demonstrations plus family-fun activities including facepainting, balloon art, caricature artist and more! We'll also be giving away tickets to our Summer BENDER at the Electric Factory Outdoor Summer Stage on August 3rd. Plus, one lucky winner will win a meet & greet during the concert!
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1p-3p,
at Deptford, NJ
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7/18
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Mid Summer Night After Work Party & Mixer
Join the BEN-FM Party Patrol after work for an easy-going evening with new people looking to meet others under a casual atmosphere. If the weather is nice, head outside and have a drink with other singles under the moon-lit deck at Manayunk Brewery (4120 Main St).
- Your first drink is complimentary (choose from a beer - 6 great choices, a mixed drink, or a glass of house wine)
- Drink Specials All Night Long including $3 draft beers, $4 mixed drinks, and $5 martinis
- Complimentary buffet (pasta, salad, etc - 6:30 - 8:30pm)
- Cool and fun ice-breakers to get everyone mingling from 95.7 Ben FM
- Dance lessons from Society Hill Dance Academy 6:30 Salsa, 7:30 Tango, 8:30 Swing
- Tamri Jewelry (1st 20 women get a free toe ring)
- Prizes and giveaways including a $140 value private lesson, Ben FM, and more!
So show up early and stay late - you never know who you might meet!
All of this for only $15 in advance, (Early Bird Tickets available to the first 50 or by July 8th at $10), $20 at the door.
For more info on tickets, click here.
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6p,
at Philadelphia, PA
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7/20
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IKEA South Philadelphia - Ticket Raid
Join the Party Patrol on Saturday, July 20th from noon-2p at IKEA South Philadelphia (2206 S Christopher Columbus Blvd) for a Summer BENDER ticket raid! There will be games, prizes, music, and of course, amazing deals on everything you need for your home. Don't miss your chance to win tickets and possibly a meet & greet to our Summer BENDER on August 3rd at the Electric Factory Outdoor Summer Stage.
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Noon-2p,
at Philadelphia, PA
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7/20
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IKEA Conshohocken - Ticket Raid
Join the Party Patrol on Saturday, July 20th from noon-2p at IKEA Conshohocken (400 Alan Wood Rd) for a Summer BENDER ticket raid! There will be games, prizes, music, and of course, amazing deals on everything you need for your home. Don't miss your chance to win tickets and possibly a meet & greet to our Summer BENDER on August 3rd at the Electric Factory Outdoor Summer Stage.
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Noon-2p,
at Conshohocken, PA
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7/20
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Doc Magrogan's Craft Beer & Crab Festival
Join BEN-FM on Saturday, July 20th at Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House (3432 Sansom Street) for their 1st Annual Philadelphia Craft Beer & Crab Festival! You and your friends & co-workers are in for a treat as Doc's opens its doors to the third event of a summer-long series of food festivals pairing some of the area's best food of Doc's with amazing craft beers.
Tickets are just $30 in advance and $40 at door. $15 beer-only tickets available for those that would like to order their own food. Portion of proceeds to benefit Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. $5 full 16-oz craft beers and a $5 Crab menu also available.
Tickets Include:
Samples of 20 incredible craft brews
A complimentary custom 'yours-to-keep' mug upon entry
A complimentary specialty Crab menu item
Live acoustic music from David Duong
…And more!!
For more information, click here.
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1p,
at Philadelphia, PA
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8/3
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95.7 BEN FM's Summer BENder
Join us on Saturday, August 3rd at the Electric Factory Outdoor Summer Stage (421 N 7th St) for our Summer BENder featuring Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon, and Fastball!! Tickets are on sale now. For a limited time, buy 3 tickets and get one free! For more info click here.
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7p,
at Philadelphia, PA
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8/4
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Doc Magrogan's Craft Beer & Lobster Festival
Join BEN-FM on Sunday, August 4th at Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House (3432 Sansom Street) for their 1st Annual Philadelphia Craft Beer & Lobster Festival! You and your friends & co-workers are in for a treat as Doc's opens its doors to the fourth event of a summer-long series of food festivals pairing some of the area's best food of Doc's with amazing craft beers.
Tickets are just $30 in advance and $40 at door. $15 beer-only tickets available for those that would like to order their own food. Portion of proceeds to benefit The Wounded Warriors Fund. $5 full 16-oz craft beers and a $5 Crab menu also available.
** NEW! UPGRADE to VIP with a reserved seat inside, your own lobster pot (clams, mussels, a lobster, and sides plus a full craft beer at the table) for you and your friends! Just $40 in advance, $50 at the door (if not sold out).
For more information, click here.
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1p,
at Philadelphia, PA
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8/9
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Deptford Mall Summer Jam
Join the Party Patrol at the Deptford Mall (1750 Deptford Center Rd) on Friday, August 9th for prizes, giveaways, refreshments, retailer demonstrations plus family-fun activities including facepainting, balloon art, caricature artist and more!
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1p-3p,
at Deptford, NJ
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9/12
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Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll
Join BEN FM at the Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll (42nd & Baltimore) on Thursday, September 12th for one of University City’s greatest events. The Dollar Stroll brings thousands out for an evening of deals, dining and more. Along Baltimore Avenue, from 42nd to 50th Streets, longstanding merchants and new will open their doors and offer deals for a dollar. This event has had increased attendance each year, growing to 20,000 visitors in 2012. With the continued growth of this vibrant and diverse small business corridor and the popularity of this event, this year is sure to be another huge hit. For a list of participating merchants, click here.
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5:30p-8:30p,
at Philadelphia, PA
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