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Things to do near Swarthmore College this weekend

Top picks, free events, sports, concerts, and wellness — curated for students.

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We found 27 student-friendly happenings near Swarthmore College — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.

What's happening near Swarthmore College this week

We found 27 student-friendly happenings near Swarthmore College — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.

Sports

Games, intramurals, and varsity energy on and near campus.

  • Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago White Sox · Sports
  • Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods · Sports
  • BOS Philly :: Physical · Sports
  • Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods · Sports

Concerts & local entertainment

Live music and festivals worth the trip from campus.

  • Big Wig Drag Race Brunch: The Ultimate Drag Experience · Festivals
  • Cirque du Soleil: Luzia · Festivals
  • The Outsiders (Touring) · Concerts
  • cancerslug, Trunk, Seeing Snakes · Concerts

Student life

Clubs, mixers, and community events to meet people.

  • Cowtown Rodeo · Social
  • Kitty Kat Ball w/ Nini Coco · Social
  • Drag Brunch Hosted by Maria TopCatt - Ages 21+ · Social

Wellness & social

Low-pressure hangouts, study sessions, and recharge moments.

  • Cowtown Rodeo · Social
  • Kitty Kat Ball w/ Nini Coco · Social
  • Drag Brunch Hosted by Maria TopCatt - Ages 21+ · Social

Food & festivals

Tastings, cultural nights, and campus celebrations.

  • Big Wig Drag Race Brunch: The Ultimate Drag Experience · Festivals
  • Cirque du Soleil: Luzia · Festivals
  • Chris Porter · Festivals
  • Cowtown Rodeo · Social

Student picks

  • Good weekend activityBig Wig Drag Race Brunch: The Ultimate Drag Experience
  • Good weekend activityCirque du Soleil: Luzia
  • Good weekend activityThe Outsiders (Touring)
  • Good weekend activityPhiladelphia Phillies vs. Chicago White Sox

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

Sat, Jun 6, 4:30 PM · Under the Big Top - Greater Philadelphia Expo · Oaks

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The Outsiders (Touring)

Sat, Jun 6, 5:30 PM · Academy of Music - PA · Philadelphia

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BOS Philly :: Physical

Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 AM · The Fillmore Philadelphia · Philadelphia

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

Sat, Jun 6, 4:30 PM · Under the Big Top - Greater Philadelphia Expo · Oaks

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The Outsiders (Touring)

Sat, Jun 6, 5:30 PM · Academy of Music - PA · Philadelphia

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Chris Porter

Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 PM · Punch Line Philly · Philadelphia

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Cowtown Rodeo

Sat, Jun 6, 11:30 PM · Cowtown Rodeo-NJ · Pilesgrove

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Kitty Kat Ball w/ Nini Coco

Sun, Jun 7, 12:15 AM · Union Transfer · Philadelphia

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

Arts & Theatre · Miscellaneous

Sat, Jun 6, 4:30 PM · Under the Big Top - Greater Philadelphia Expo · Oaks

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The Outsiders (Touring)

Arts & Theatre · Theatre

Sat, Jun 6, 5:30 PM · Academy of Music - PA · Philadelphia

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cancerslug, Trunk, Seeing Snakes

Music · Alternative

Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 PM · Nikki Lopez Philly · Philadelphia

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Chris Porter

Arts & Theatre · Comedy

Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 PM · Punch Line Philly · Philadelphia

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Cowtown Rodeo

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Sat, Jun 6, 11:30 PM · Cowtown Rodeo-NJ · Pilesgrove

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Covet - Ages 21+

Music · Other

Sat, Jun 6, 11:45 PM · Ardmore Music Hall · Ardmore

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Jeffrey Osborne w/ Will Downing

Music · R&B

Sun, Jun 7, 12:00 AM · Lansdowne Theater · Lansdowne

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ST. VINCENT LIVE WITH THE PHILLY POPS

Music · Rock

Sun, Jun 7, 12:00 AM · The Met Presented by Highmark · Philadelphia

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Kitty Kat Ball w/ Nini Coco

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Sun, Jun 7, 12:15 AM · Union Transfer · Philadelphia

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Joshua Ray Walker

Music · Other

Sun, Jun 7, 12:30 AM · MilkBoy Philadelphia · Philadelphia

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BOS Philly :: Physical

Sports · Fitness

Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 AM · The Fillmore Philadelphia · Philadelphia

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Chris Porter

Arts & Theatre · Comedy

Sun, Jun 7, 1:15 AM · Punch Line Philly · Philadelphia

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

Arts & Theatre · Miscellaneous

Sun, Jun 7, 4:30 PM · Under the Big Top - Greater Philadelphia Expo · Oaks

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The Outsiders (Touring)

Arts & Theatre · Theatre

Sun, Jun 7, 5:00 PM · Academy of Music - PA · Philadelphia

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