On this week’s episode, the 11th Annual East Passyunk Car Show, Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly Soiree, and the 8th Annual 2nd Street Festival in Northern Liberties.

Renee Gilinger, Executive Director of East Passyunk Avenue returns to BEN Around Philly for the second week in a row to share the details of the 11th Annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival. The car show and festival is held Sunday, July 31st from 11am – 4pm and is free to the public. Walk the Avenue and enjoy live music on every block, a free moon bounce, kids entertainment, a craft show, food and drink specials, shopping discounts, and over 140 antique, show, classic and custom cars. Registration for cars is day-of, for $20. Rain date: Sunday, August 7th. All of the details can be found HERE.

Marilyn speaks with Philadelphia Magazine’s Lifestyle Editor, Emily Leaman, and Fashion Editor, Emily Goulet about Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly Soiree – this Thursday, August 4th at Dilworth Park (City Hall). Details and ticket information can be found HERE.

Philly’s Biggest Block Party takes over Northern Liberties for the 8th Annual 2nd Street Festival on Sunday, August 7th from noon-10pm. 2nd Street Festival Director, Kristine Kennedy joins Kristen in studio to talk about this year’s event. The all day celebration will include over 150 vendors, restaurants, beer gardens, kids activities, crafts, bands, performers and more. Find all of the details HERE.