April 17
Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd St. Through Jan. 5, 2025. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. AmRevMuseum.org or 215-253-6731. All tickets valid for two consecutive days. Children 5 and under free.
April 19
French History Night – From 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Museum of the American Revolution, this happy hour soirée will be hosted by the museum’s Associate Curator of Exhibition Content and Research, James Taub, who will connect French history to the American Revolution in a special interactive presentation at 6 p.m. in the museum’s Cross Keys Café. Listen and learn while enjoying a special “French 1775” cocktail at a cash bar and exclusive evening access to the museum’s newest special exhibit, Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for museum members, and can be purchased at amrevmuseum.org.
April 19-20
Breathe into Air – Asian-American contemporary dance company Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers announces its 26th home season, Breath Into Air, at FringeArts, 140 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on April 19 and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. on April 20. Q&A follows 2:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $40 general, $25 students (discounts for groups of 10+). Reservations at kyld.org/2024.
April 20
Swing into Spring – At the Anna C. Verna Playground at FDR Park, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and children’s music performers Two of a Kind for a free concert in the playground. Enjoy a music-filled morning along with kid-friendly giveaways and free water ice (while supplies last) from Dre’s Water Ice. Two of a Kind is David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans, an award-winning musical duo specializing in interactive music for children and families that gets audiences of all ages involved in the show, through singing, movement, sign language, lyrics-on-the-spot, puppets and more. All ages are welcome. Registration is appreciated but not required at https://fairmountpark.ticketleap.com/. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
April 20
TIMELESS: A Tribute to The Legacy of Peter Nero – At 3 p.m. at the Kimmel Center, a concert paying homage to the career and music of Peter Nero. The concert will be conducted by Carl Topilow with guest artist pianist George Burton, a Philadelphia native from Mt. Airy who graduated from CAPA and won a Peter Nero piano competition. They will join forces with The No Name Pops, the former musicians of The Philly Pops, to showcase Nero’s music. Tickets range in price from $51 to $121 and can be purchased at www.ensembleartsphilly.org.
April 21
Townsend EPX Turns 10 – at Townsend EPX at 1623 E. Passyunk Ave. To celebrate 10 years, the French restaurant and bar will host a multi-course dinner followed by an after party featuring fan-favorite food and drink specials from the past decade. Dinner is priced at $115 per person with wine pairings available as an optional add-on. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via Resy. Following, all are invited to partake in the after party beginning at 9:30 p.m. until late night, which will include a host of returning and new food and drink specials (pay-as-you-go).
April 21-22
E-Waste Drop-off – At FDR Park Clubhouse, 1954 Pattison Ave., all electronic recyclables will go to Par-Recycle Works and will be disposed of in a safe and environmentally conscious way. Visit Par-RecycleWorks.com for a list of recyclables and more information on the event.
April 23
“Plants, Fabrics, and Dyes, Oh My!” – at the Museum of the American Revolution, the day camp will teach kids how early Americans used common plants to dye their garments vivid, beautiful colors. Kids will learn the science behind this process, record swatches, and learn how to extract pigment from plants like avocados, beets and cabbage before ultimately choosing their favorite swatch and dyeing their own T-shirt. The full-day, drop-off/pickup camp is for kids ages 7-12. History Explorer Day Camps are $85 per student, per day for general admission and $75 per student, per day for Museum members. For more information, email Family Programs Manager Rebecca Franco at rfranco@amrevmuseum.org.
April 23
Learn to Play Chess – From 1-2 p.m. at South Philly Oak Street Health, 2310 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., free senior event. RSVP at 267-758-7807.
April 25
Mindfulness with Paul – From noon to 1 p.m. at South Philly Oak Street Health, 2310 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., free senior event. RSVP at 267-758-7807.
April 26
Foreigners Journey – at 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, a Foreigner and Journey tribute band, featuring American Idol star Constantine Maroulis, will play at The Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Tickets are $20 in advance and available for purchase at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com, AXS.com. As a special thank you to all Live! Rewards Card members, Live! Philadelphia is offering two complimentary tickets. Tickets can be redeemed at the box office on the day of the show.
April 26
Celebrate 10 Years of Preservation At Historic Gloria Dei Church- From 6-8 p.m. the Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation will celebrate 10 years of protecting and preserving Pennsylvania’s oldest church, and also unveil its free new Old Swedes’ Self-Guided Graveyard Tour App at a special launch party. Wine-tasting, gourmet food, a silent auction and more. Tickets are $20 and advance registration is recommended at: http://preserveoldswedes.org/app-party.
April 26
Music on the Water – from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at FDR Park, the first members-only event of the year. Join now at https://www.fdrparkphilly.org/membership or at the door and gain access to exclusive members-only perks throughout the season.
April 27
Getting Creative with Jennifer Blaine – at 7 p.m. at Mister John’s Music, 761 S. 8th St. Tickets are $25 for early bird, $30 at the door. Visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/jenniferblaineproductions/1203425.
April 27
Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5K Run/Walk – at 7 a.m. at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway). Participants can pre-register at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/ss2024. Runners and walkers are encouraged to create an online fundraising page to help spread the word about the Sandy Sprint and to reach their fundraising goals. Registration fees are $40 for adults and $30 for children under 12. People can text sandysprint to 50155 to make a donation to the event.
April 28
Flavors on the Avenue – From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on East Passyunk Avenue from Broad Street to Dickinson. The city’s first block-buster food festival of the spring will feature five blocks of street food, seasonal sips, craft beer, live music, sidewalk sales and family fun. Over two-dozen award-winning restaurants, cafes and bars will bring their signature cuisine outside under the blue skies. Craft beer, signature cocktails and wine will pour from select restaurants outdoors. East Passyunk Flavors on the Avenue is open to all ages. Food and drink is pay-as-you-go.
May 3-5
Fan Expo Philadelphia – returning to the Pennsylvania Convention Center with Mario Lopez, Sean Gunn, Felicia Day, Ben McKenzie, Holly Marie Combs, Adam Savage, Michelle Hurd, Sofia Boutella and Jason Lee. Celebrities, creators, exhibitors, cosplayers, authors, programming and more. Visit https://fanexpohq.com/home/events/ for ticket info.
May 4
Phiesta – From noon to 10 p.m. at the 23rd Street Armory, 22 S. 23rd St., the vibrant spirit of Mexico comes alive in the heart of the city. Attendees will enjoy expertly crafted margaritas, live mariachi and activities like the piñata smash and cactus ring toss. Tickets are on sale and include general and VIP options. Buy tickets here: https://www.laphiesta.com/buy-tickets.
May 4
Maifest Spring Festival – From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the 700 block of South Street, the 11th annual celebration with food, drinks, dancers and live music, no charge, and open to the public. Annual tradition of food, drinks and live music; with pay-as-you-go food and beer, and limited VIP Tickets. VIP Tickets include a flavorful appetizer buffet, served from noon until 6 p.m., along with access to private restrooms, a liter mug, six tokens good for a beer or food item each ($100 per person). Traditional German dancers will perform from 2 to 6 p.m., with live music from Heimatklänge from 1-6 p.m.
May 4
Spring Ting Dinner and Auction – at 6 p.m., join the American Swedish Historical Museum for this fundraising dinner to celebrate its 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award Honoree, chef Ulrika Bengtsson. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a three-course dinner by Jeffery A. Miller Catering. The Spring Ting Dinner and Auction raises critical funding for exhibitions and educational programs at ASHM. The dinner will also feature remarks from the Swedish Ambassador to the United States, Urban Ahlin. Seating is limited; RSVP by April 19. The event is cocktail attire. Tickets begin at $125 for members and $150 for non-members. Visit: https://www.americanswedish.org/events/spring-ting.
May 11
Beerathon 5K + Beer Fest – an event focused on combining exercise and celebrating Pennsylvania-based beer companies and beyond will take place at The Navy Yard.
Beerathon kicks off with a 5K run (or walk) where participants will earn a beer for each mile completed. After the race, patrons are invited to a beer fest with a list of curated beers, food trucks, live DJ and more on Marine Parade Grounds. The Beerathon does not require any physical activity or participation in the 5K. Beer Fest admission tickets are also available, separately. Choose your adventure: Beer Fest, 5K or both. Tickets, event details and additional information can be found at: www.runBeerathon.com/.
May 11
TEDxDilworthPark – From noon to 3 p.m. at City Winery, 990 Filbert St. The event is open to the public. Tickets at www.tedxdilworthpark.com. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. Speakers are Nicole Bailey-Williams, Maybe Burke, Lauren Cristella, Lyndsey Getty, Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya, Ssanyu Lukoma, Theo Major, Tina Nacrelli, David Sylvester, Michael Twinning, Brian Tucker and Najya Williams.
May 17
A Philly-Centric Concert – At 9 p.m., at Craft Hall, 901. N. Delaware Ave. International recording artist Jae Mazor will make his return, joined by South Philly native recording artist Denine, as well as Peter Fontaine and Jesseee B. Doors open at 7 p.m. Hosted by DJ Slice and featuring music from DJ Spinatra between sets. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/phreestylephillyconcert/phreestyle-philly-concert. Tickets at the door are $40.
May 18
PlazaPalooza – From 1-7 p.m. at Triangle Park, 23rd and South streets. There will be live music all day, face painting and balloon animals, food trucks and the kiddie train. Igloo, Graces Tavern and shops on Grays Ferry Avenue will be open for business. And new this year, a market with 15 local vendors. Rain date May 19.
May 25-26
Bikeout – Cyclists are invited to experience a hassle-free overnight bike camping trip over the Memorial Day weekend on the next Bikeout group ride. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, promises a weekend of outdoor adventure along Greater Philadelphia’s Circuit Trails network. Riders will gather near the art museum and travel about 38 miles along the Schuylkill River and the Perkiomen Creek before spending the night at Camp Kweebec and riding back to Center City the following day. Staff will transport all gear, leaving participants free to enjoy the ride with guidance from Bikeout volunteers and mechanical support from Keystone Bicycle Co. The event is open to cyclists of all skill levels, ages 14+. Visit: https://www.bikeout.org/trips/philly-schwenksville-2024.
June 15
The Big Dill – From noon to 7 p.m. at Xfinity Live!, the world’s largest pickle party is coming to Philadelphia. The venue, located at 1100 Pattison Ave., will transform into the epicenter of the ultimate pickle celebration, brimming with good times and great vibes.
August 17
Vegandale – At the Navy Yard, a diverse and growing list of food, beverage and lifestyle vendors from around the world, promising attendees an opportunity to try the best and newest in vegan products. In particular, the Philadelphia edition is set to showcase both local and vendors from around the world, offering an opportunity for attendees to try dishes and products not readily available elsewhere. The festival brings a blend of music, food and art. Tickets can be purchased from vegandalefest.com
