7.16 Emerging Artists Beta Hi-Fi is a free multi-day music festival that spotlights the music of local artists. Three performers are selected to perform in front of a panel of judges for approximately 20 minutes; the winner moves on to a Friday-night final performance that gives the winner an opportunity to have a song recorded, perform at the Philly Music Fest later this year, and win a $500 prize. 8:00p.m. World Cafe LIve, 3025 Walnut St.
7.18 University City Dining Days University City Dining Days returns for another 10 days of special pricing at local restaurants. All-inclusive pricing comes in three tiers: $15, $25, and $35, featuring restaurants like Dahlak, Pattaya, Distrito, Zavino, Pod, and White Dog Cafe. 12:00a.m. Various locations
7.24 Traditions of India Featuring elaborate costumes, jewelry, and makeup, dancers use motion as poetic expression through mudras gestures. The ritual of Indian dancing extends more than 2,000 years into the past. 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Penn Museum, 3260 South St.
8.7 Runners Happy Hour: August At the Hamilton Mansion, The Woodlands hosts a happy hour get-together for runners, with beer supplied by Yards Brewing Company. Members get in free; a donation of $10 is suggested for non-members. 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Ave.
