Philadelphia events this weekend, Matt Rife at The Met, Penn Relays, Knicks-Sixers, AMA Supercross, more
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Get ready for an adrenaline-packed weekend in Philadelphia. Between the 2024 Penn Relays, Game 4 of the Knicks-Sixers series and the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Lincoln Financial Field, the city is buzzing with thrills, chills and excitement.
Beyond the competitive sports happening this weekend, folks around the Delaware Valley can catch one of Matt Rife's comedy shows at The Met, Dionne Warwick live in A.C., or a showing of "Beautiful - The Carole King Musical" at The Walnut Street Theatre. Check out all those events and more as we break down what's going on in the city of Philadelphia this weekend.
The 2024 Penn Relays
The prestigious Penn Relay Carnival at the historic Franklin Field kicked off its three days of unparalleled track and field competitions on Thursday. But don't worry there's plenty more action coming up.
Catch schools from across the Delaware Valley and even as far as Jamaica kick off the day Friday.
Most of the college teams hit the track on Friday at noon. The excitement continues on the final day on Saturday, beginning bright and early at 7 a.m. with the 5K Race Walks.
But the main attraction is the events for the Toyota Olympic Development. This is where the top track athletes from around the world compete against each other to make a final push to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Two-time Olympian and daughter of Eagles Legend Randall Cunningham, Vashti Cunningham, headlines the high jumps starting at 2 p.m.
Don't miss your chance to witness history in the making at the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States.
Single-day tickets start at $29. There is special pricing for current UPenn students.
Knicks vs. Sixers: Game 4
Sunday's 1 p.m. Game 4 matchup between the 76ers and the Knicks is gearing up to be a good one, with tickets starting at $187.
As the Sixers look to keep their rollercoaster season alive, this highly anticipated matchup could either set the stage for a thrilling series finale or be the beginning of the end.
Despite battling Bell's palsy, Sixers superstar Joel Embiid's 50-point performance in Thursday's Game 3 win sets the stage for an intense showdown.
With this potentially being the last chance to catch the Sixers at home if they don't win, Sunday in South Philly is the place to be.
Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship
If you're a fan of motocross, then you're sure to be a fan of supercross.
Instead of a fast-paced dirt bike race on long dirt courses and other natural terrains, supercross takes dirt bike racing indoors to stadiums with courses made up of dirt brought inside.
You can expect all the same draws that you see in motocross in the AMA Supercross Championship, like massive jumps, sharp turns and bumps sending riders into the air.
See racers compete for points that could lead to a spot at the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship Finals.
Check out all the thrills and chills of the Monster Energy AMA Championship at Lincoln Financial Field exclusively in South Philly, this Saturday afternoon.
The competition kicks off at 2:30 p.m. and tickets to see the epic race in person start at $22.
Matt Rife at The Met Philadelphia
Emerging comedian Matt Rife is coming to The Met Philadelphia. And so far, tickets are scarce. Rife has made a name for himself thanks to his large social media following and appearances on hit shows like MTV's "Wild 'N Out" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." All four of Rife's shows in Philadelphia this weekend are sold out but tickets may be available from third-party sellers for as low as $70. Now might be the time to catch the budding comedian as he is about to embark on what the venue is calling his biggest tour yet starting this summer.
Dionne Warwick
Grammy award winner, Dionne Warwick will be at Atlantic City's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Friday night. Warwick's performance will include anthems like "Walk On By" and "I Say a Little Prayer" that will have you feeling nostalgic for a different decade. There's still time to secure those tickets! Warwick's show at Sound Waves inside the Hard Rock starts at 8 p.m. with prices starting at $79.
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
It's time to grab your tickets because "Beautiful - The Carole King Musical" is on its way out of Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre. Get to know the legendary singer/songwriter Carole King in a way you haven't before.
"Beautiful - The Carole King Musical" takes you from King's inception in the music industry, to her collaborations on songs with musical icons like James Taylor and Aretha Franklin, all the way to her time as a solo performer. This musical runs for two hours and 25 minutes and is only in town until Sunday, May 5!
You'll be singing from the audience as you relive King's incredible hits throughout the decades. Tickets for a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday start at $107 and prices for an 8 p.m. evening showing start at $87.
East Passyunk's Flavors on the Avenue
East Passyunk's Flavors on the Avenue will be foodies galore this Sunday from 11-5 p.m. With over two dozen restaurants serving up their signature dishes to give you a taste of what they're all about, you'll surely want to come hungry to this event.
But you don't have to be a foodie to enjoy the street festival, boutiques along East Passyunk from Broad to Dickinson streets will be open for business readily awaiting strolling customers. Some retailers will have special festival day deals, plus select stores will take their store items outside for a sidewalk preview before you head inside. You can also enjoy an afternoon full of live music from bands and DJs.
With an event as diverse as Flavors on the Avenue, you can almost guarantee fun for people of all ages. Flavors on the Avenue is free to enter and pay-as-you-go when it comes to food and drinks.
The Philadelphia Show
The 61st edition of The Philadelphia Show is back at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The annual show brings the community together to indulge in fine art, collectible design and antiques from over 40 U.S. exhibitors. Guests can learn from art and design dealers, participate in show tours and even get a little adventurous and try out a self-guided treasure hunt.
The Philadelphia Art Show begins Friday and runs until Sunday. General admission ticket prices start at $20 and a bundle ticket, which includes the museum and the show, starts at $35.
