Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, April 23 – 29

Swann Memorial Fountain at Logan Square

Swann Memorial Fountain at Logan Square

‘Spring Is Peeking At Us’

Spring is starting to show its true colors! Many of the fountains have been turned on and it’s going to be a fun packed week of things to do in Philadelphia!

With the Philadelphia Science Festival, many museum exhibits, Philly Jazz month, Broadway Shows, Parks on Tap, Beer Gardens, Penn Relays, Philly Black Pride, Fairmount Avenue Arts Crawl, Flavors on the Avenue,h El Carnaval de Puebla and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!

Monday, April 23

 

Manayunk Restaurant Week ~ April 23 – 27 ~ Manayunk Restaurant Week offers various types of food selections such as Seafood, Steak, American, Japanese, Italian, Mexican, Indian, and more. Many local restaurants will be participating, allowing you to indulge in special three course meals offered at $15, $25, and $35 price ranges. (Does not include tax, gratuity or alcohol). Check it out!    ~ Manayunk Restaurant Week ~

Philadelphia Science Festival ~ April 23 – 28 ~ Enjoy more than a week of a variety of events that incorporate everything from family-friendly educational outings to after-dark events that tells us that science lessons aren’t just for kids. ~ Philadelphia Science Festival ~

Philly Celebrates Jazz ~ April 23 – 30 ~ Check out the calendar for the city’s salute to Jazz Appreciation Month! ~ Philly Celebrates Jazz ~

Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World Exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences ~ April 23 – May 6 ~ Held at The Academy of Natural Sciences, come face-to-snout with live crocodilians, a group of reptiles that has evolved and thrived for 200 million years thanks to their brute strength, keen senses, and murderous instincts. Cros Exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences ~

Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music Exhibit ~ April 23 – September 2 ~ Held at the National Museum of American Jewish Museum. Audiences may be familiar with many of Bernstein’s works, notably West Side Story! The exhibition consists of a collection of artifacts, films and sound bites that not only celebrate the talented composer’s 100th birthday, but also bring to light the stress, fear and eventual hopefulness of an American Jew living through the Holocaust, World War II and the Vietnam War.  ~ Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music Exhibit ~

Game Masters at The Franklin Institute ~ April 23 – September 3 ~ Held at The Franklin Institute. Game Masters showcases the work of over 30 innovative game designers and takes visitors on an interactive journey inside their favorite video games, from the trailblazing arcade era through today’s web and console games. Visitors can challenge themselves to achieve a high score on more than 100 playable games!  ~ Opening: Game Masters at The Franklin Institute ~

Design in Revolution: A 1960′s Odyssey Exhibit ~ April 23 – September 9 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Museum of ArtFrom Pop Art and psychedelia to the civil rights and anti-war movements, the 1960s was a decade of liberation—and of great loss. See how designers, artists, and architects responded to the tumultuous period that still looms large in the American imagination. Design in Revolution: A 1960′s Odyssey Exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art ~

Parkway 100 Celebration ~ April 23 – November 16 ~ The Ben Franklin Parkway is turning 100 and Philadelphia is set to mark this milestone with a year of special events, promotions, and family-friendly experiences through November 18, 2018.  ~ Parkway 100 Celebration ~

Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation ~ April 23 – December 31 ~ Held at the National Constitution Center.  The exhibition focuses on Alexander Hamilton and the challenging relationships and friendships he had with some of our country’s history makers such as James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Aaron Burr. ~ Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation ~

Franklin Square Opened for 2018 Season ~ 2018 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~

 

Tuesday, April 24

 

Philadelphia Sixers vs the Miami Heat ~ April 24 ~ Held at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad Street. Time TBA. The Sixers are up 3 -1 and a win would advance them to the next round! Philadelphia Sixers vs the Miami Heat ~

Philadelphia Phillies Host the Arizona Diamondbacks ~ April 24 – 26 ~ Come out and watch the Phillies and their young team take on the Diamondbacks. Tuesday night is also mystery bobblehead night ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks ~

Broadway Philadelphia: The Sounds of Music ~ April 24 – 29 ~ Held at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad Street. A brand new production of The Sound of Music is coming to Philadelphia. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. ~ Broadway Philadelphia: The Sounds of Music at the Merriam Theater ~

 

Wednesday, April 25

 

Pay-What-You-Wish ~ April 11 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every Wednesday from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”,  as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~

Philadelphia Phillies Host the Arizona Diamondbacks ~ April 25 – 26 ~ Come out and watch the Phillies and their young team take on the Diamondbacks. Wednesday night is dollar dog night! ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks ~

Brews & Views: Spring Roof Top Mini Series ~ April 25 – 27 ~ Held at the Free Library of Philadelphia at 1901 Vine St. Enjoy drinks on the Skyline Terrace and take in spectacular views of the city at the Parkway Central Library’s spring rooftop beer garden series! There will be local craft beers, wine, and refreshing cocktails will be available to purchase, along with a menu of snacks from Brûlée Catering, including a charcuterie and cheese plate and Bavarian pretzel sticks with entertainment. ~ Brews & Views: Spring Roof Top Mini Series ~

Parks On Tap At The Azalea Garden ~ April 25 – 29 ~ Held at the Azalea Garden, Aquarium Drive. Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~

 

Thursday, April 26

 

PHS Pop-Up Garden ~ April 26 – until fallRelax while enjoying food & beer at two different locations! South Street, 1438 South Street and University City Square, 36th & Filbert streets. PHS Pop-Up Garden ~

Philadelphia Phillies Host the Arizona Diamondbacks ~ April 26 ~ Come out and watch the Phillies and their young team take on the Diamondbacks. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks ~

Penn Relays ~ April 26 – 28 ~ For three full days, enjoy the oldest and largest collegiate track and field competition in the country at Franklin Field in West Philly. There will be talented high school, collegiate and professional runners from all over. Ticket-holders can also check out the popular Penn Relays Carnival with vendors selling athletic gear, clothing, food and drinks. ~ Penn Relays ~

Philadelphia Black Pride ~ April 26 – 29 ~ This annual spring festival celebrates Black Pride. The weekend-long event welcomes people of different genders, races and sexual orientations for parties at popular bars, fashion shows, happy hours and more. ~ Philadelphia Black Pride ~

 

Friday, April 27

 

Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ April 27 Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Final Fridays – Body Language ​​ Get body-positive with a night dedicated to celebrating forms and figures of all shapes and sizes. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. Art After 5 ~ 

Dinos After Dark ~ April 27 ~ Pay-What-You-Wish (suggested donation $10)  From 5 pm – 8 pm at The Academy of Natural Sciences at 1900 Benjamin Franklin parkway. On the fourth Friday evening of every month this winter and spring, the Academy of Natural Sciences is offering pay-what-you-wish admission, family activities, and an indoor beer garden in our famous Dinosaur Hall.  ~ Dinos After Dark~

April Twilight in the Gardens at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens ~ April 27 ~ Held at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South Street from 7 pm – 10 pm. This BYOBBS event (Bring Your Own Booze, Blanket, and Snacks), features ’80s-inspired synthwave music from Retroglyphstour. Guests are encouraged to relax and picnic in the space. ~ April Twilight in the Gardens at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens ~

Philly Pops Rocks at The Kimmel Center ~ April 27 – 29 ~ Held at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad Street. The Philly POPS and Broadway’s Bryce Ryness pay tribute to Led Zeppelin, Queen, the Rolling Stones and more of rock’s greatest hitmakers!  ~ Philly Pops Rocks at The Kimmel Center ~

Philadelphia Phillies Host the Atlanta Braves ~ April 27 -29 ~ Come out and watch the Phillies and their young team take on the Braves. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves ~

Philly Tech Week ~ April 27 – May 5 ~ Philly Tech Week is a week-long celebration of technology and innovation throughout the Philadelphia region. Enjoy a kick-off party at The Schmidt’s Commons and an after party at SPiN. Opening weekend events include the second-annual Penn XR Day — featuring companies like Google, Daydream and more! ~ Philly Tech Week ~

 

Saturday, April 28

 

Philadelphia Science Festival Carnival ~ April 28 ~ 10 am – 4 pm – GET NERDY  on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 222 North 20th Street with your friends, family and science lovers from all over the region. You’ve never experienced an outdoor carnival like this one! The Carnival features more than 175 exhibitors offering non-stop, family-friendly experiments, interactive activities, dynamic demonstrations, geeky games, food trucks and a packed line-up of live entertainment! ~ Philadelphia Science Festival ~

Fairmount Avenue Arts Crawl ~ April 28 ~ From noon – 4 pm at various locations along Fairmount Ave. Celebrate local art as dozens of arts organizations and exhibitors take to Fairmount for the indoor-outdoor event in bars, restaurants, shops and more. ~ Fairmount Avenue Arts Crawl ~

Margarita Rumble ~ April 28 ~ Frozen or on the rocks, who loves a tasty margarita! This is your chance to try some very flavorful margaritas from some of the best bars and restaurants as they compete for the title, Best Margarita in Philly. There are 3 different sessions and this event takes place at the Piazza at Schmidt’s Commons in Northern Liberties. ~ Margarita Rumble ~

The Manayunk Craft Beer Festival ~ April 28 ~ Held at Manayunk Brewing Company from 1 pm to 5 pm. The Manayunk Craft Beer Festival offers beer lovers the chance to try 70 + craft beers! Besides beers, there will be tacos, rum tastings, live music and more! ~ The Manayunk Craft Beer Festival ~

Philadelphia Phillies Host the Atlanta Braves ~ April 28 -29 ~ Come out and watch the Phillies and their young team take on the Braves. Tuesday night is also mystery bobblehead night ~Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves ~

 

Sunday, April 29

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Flavors of the Avenue ~ April 29 ~ Flavors on the Avenue in East Passyunk Neighborhood is an exceptional event where guests can enjoy tasty food with specialty drinks from many East Passyunk restaurants. This spring time event that is held outdoors and sells out quickly, so don’t hold back. ~ Flavors of the Avenue ~

El Carnaval de Puebla ~ April 29 ~ Taking place near 13th & Washington Ave,  a giant celebration of Mexican culture on Sunday, April 29. A parade, street fair and performances by dancers in traditional Mexican draw energetic crowds to this day-long event.  ~ El Carnaval de Puebla ~

Philadelphia Phillies Host the Atlanta Braves ~ April 29 ~ Come out and watch the Phillies and their young team take on the Braves. Tuesday night is also mystery bobblehead night ~Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves ~

 

Photo By Jeff Belonger for MyPhillyAlive