Sakura Sunday at Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival
‘Many Spring Events In Philadelphia’
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With the many museum exhibits, Jazz Appreciation Month, Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia Phillies vs the Washington Nationals, Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, Anastasia at the Academy of Music, Art Star at the Bourse Food Hall Opening Party, Door 19: Clams Casino Royale at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Preview Party of the Opening of the Marvel Exhibit at the Franklin Institute, Opening: Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Yards Brewing Co Tours, Philadelphia Film Festival Spring Fest, East Passyunk Easter Egg Hunt, Real Ale Invitational at Yard’s Brewing, Manayunk StrEAT Festival, Irish Sessions at Plough and the Stars and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!
Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of April ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for April 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals ~ April 8 ~ Starting at 7:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Washington Nationals. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals ~
La Noche Featuring Battle of Santiago at the Kimmel Center ~ April 8 ~ FREE – At 8 pm held at the Kimmel Center at 300 S. Broad Street. Enjoy a night of scintillating Latin sounds and dancing. Canadian Afro-Cuban post-rock band Battle of Santiago opens followed by the La NOCHE band’s always-entertaining set. ~ La Noche Featuring Battle of Santiago at the Kimmel Center ~
March Madness Games at Philly Sports Bars ~ April 8 ~ Calling all March Madness college basketball fans! Watch the Championship game at 9:20 pm, University of Virginia vs Texas Tech University at these Philly sports bars! ~ March Madness Games at Philly Sports Bars ~
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~ April 8 – 14 ~ The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia brings culinary events and classes, martial arts demonstrations, live music, workshops, film, dance performances and more; all of which promote Japanese culture. 楽しむ (enjoy) and 幸せな桜 (happy Cherry Blossoms) ~ Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~
Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~ April 8 – 30 ~ Jazz Appreciation Month takes place at specific locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy live performances, special talks, film screenings, workshops and more! ~ Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~
Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~ April 8 – May 5 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy this impressive display of spring flowers and plants that bloom! Spring Blooms features more than 1,000 acres of beautiful flowers like daffodils and winter aconite, in addition to opportunities to explore areas like the Meadow Garden and Flower Garden Walk. ~ Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~
Franklin Square ~ Now Open 2019 ~ 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 ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Now Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals ~ April 9 ~ Starting at 7:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Washington Nationals. Tonight is the first Dollar Dog Night of the season! ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals ~
Anastasia at the Academy of Music ~ April 9 – 14 ~ The Broadway musical is based on the book (and movie) of the same name which tells the romantic legend of Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia and her discovery of her mysterious past. ~ Anastasia at the Academy of Music ~
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~ April 9 – 14 ~ The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia brings culinary events and classes, martial arts demonstrations, live music, workshops, film, dance performances and more; all of which promote Japanese culture. 楽しむ (enjoy) and 幸せな桜 (happy Cherry Blossoms) ~ Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~
Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~ April 9 – May 5 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy this impressive display of spring flowers and plants that bloom! Spring Blooms features more than 1,000 acres of beautiful flowers like daffodils and winter aconite, in addition to opportunities to explore areas like the Meadow Garden and Flower Garden Walk. ~ Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~
Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~ April 9 – 30 ~ Jazz Appreciation Month takes place at specific locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy live performances, special talks, film screenings, workshops and more! ~ Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ April 10 ~ 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 vs Washington Nationals ~ April 10 ~ Starting at 7:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Washington Nationals. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals ~
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~ April 10 – 14 ~ The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia brings culinary events and classes, martial arts demonstrations, live music, workshops, film, dance performances and more; all of which promote Japanese culture. 楽しむ (enjoy) and 幸せな桜 (happy Cherry Blossoms) ~ Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~
Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~ April 10 – 30 ~ Jazz Appreciation Month takes place at specific locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy live performances, special talks, film screenings, workshops and more! ~ Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~
Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~ April 10 – May 5 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy this impressive display of spring flowers and plants that bloom! Spring Blooms features more than 1,000 acres of beautiful flowers like daffodils and winter aconite, in addition to opportunities to explore areas like the Meadow Garden and Flower Garden Walk. ~ Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~
Art Star at the Bourse Food Hall Opening Party ~ April 11 ~ FREE to attend (pay-as-you-go) – From 5 pm to 8 pm at The Bourse Food Hall at 111 S. Independence Mall East. Art Star is opening a second shop inside The Bourse Food Hall! Similar to its flagship shop, the space inside The Bourse will carry a range of handmade goods from national and local artists. Guests are invited to celebrate the opening and shop! ~ Art Star at the Bourse Food Hall Opening Party ~
Door 19: Clams Casino Royale at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University ~ April 11 ~ From 6 pm to 9:30 pm at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University at 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This James Bond-themed scientific soiree invites guests to meet some of nature’s deadly assassins in person, explore the off-limits ornithology (birds!) and malacology (mollusks!) collections with experts, play spy-movie trivia and more. Guests can also enjoy drinks from an open bar and bites from 12th Street Catering all evening. ~ Door 19: Clams Casino Royale at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University ~
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~ April 11 – 14 ~ The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia brings culinary events and classes, martial arts demonstrations, live music, workshops, film, dance performances and more; all of which promote Japanese culture. 楽しむ (enjoy) and 幸せな桜 (happy Cherry Blossoms) ~ Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~
Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~ April 11 – 30 ~ Jazz Appreciation Month takes place at specific locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy live performances, special talks, film screenings, workshops and more! ~ Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~
Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~ April 11 – May 5 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy this impressive display of spring flowers and plants that bloom! Spring Blooms features more than 1,000 acres of beautiful flowers like daffodils and winter aconite, in addition to opportunities to explore areas like the Meadow Garden and Flower Garden Walk. ~ Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ April 12 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Samantha Wise – Weaving together mountain folk and neo-soul, this singer-songwriter channels vocalists like Joni Mitchell and Erykah Badu. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
Preview Party of the Opening of Marvel at the Franklin Institute ~ April 12 ~ From 6 pm – 10 pm at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. The preview party includes character photo-ops on a red carpet and a panel talk with Marvel’s editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski and writers/editors Annie Nocenti (Daredevil, Spider-Man) and Danny Fingeroth (Iron Man, The Avengers). Fans of the superhero comics and movies will also get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia — including original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches! ~ Preview Party of the Opening of Marvel at the Franklin Institute ~
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~ April 12 – 14 ~ The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia brings culinary events and classes, martial arts demonstrations, live music, workshops, film, dance performances and more; all of which promote Japanese culture. 楽しむ (enjoy) and 幸せな桜 (happy Cherry Blossoms) ~ Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~
Philadelphia Film Festival Spring Fest ~ April 12 – 14 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Film Center at 1412 Chestnut Street. To complement its annual fall festival, the Philadelphia Film Society hosts this three-day film festival to promote new and exciting indies, features, documentaries and more films fresh off the international festival circuit. ~ Philadelphia Film Festival Spring Fest ~
Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~ April 12 – 30 ~ Jazz Appreciation Month takes place at specific locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy live performances, special talks, film screenings, workshops and more! ~ Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~
Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~ April 12 – May 5 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy this impressive display of spring flowers and plants that bloom! Spring Blooms features more than 1,000 acres of beautiful flowers like daffodils and winter aconite, in addition to opportunities to explore areas like the Meadow Garden and Flower Garden Walk. ~ Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~
East Passyunk Easter Egg Hunt ~ April 13 ~ FREE – From 11 am – 2 pm. Held at South Philadelphia Older Adults Center (SPOAC) at 1430 E Passyunk Ave (corner of East Passyunk Ave & Dickinson St). It’s that time of year for the kids to search for Easter eggs at the East Passyunk Easter Egg Hunt! During this free event, kids will decorate egg-collecting bags, pose for photos with the Easter Bunny, enjoy music from BenFM and then – hunt for eggs filled with toys and candy. ~ East Passyunk Easter Egg Hunt ~
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ April 13 & 14 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~ April 13 – 14 ~ The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia brings culinary events and classes, martial arts demonstrations, live music, workshops, film, dance performances and more; all of which promote Japanese culture. 楽しむ (enjoy) and 幸せな桜 (happy Cherry Blossoms) ~ Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~
Philadelphia Film Festival Spring Fest ~ April 13 – 14 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Film Center at 1412 Chestnut Street. To complement its annual fall festival, the Philadelphia Film Society hosts this three-day film festival to promote new and exciting indies, features, documentaries and more films fresh off the international festival circuit. ~ Philadelphia Film Festival Spring Fest ~
Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~ April 13 – 30 ~ Jazz Appreciation Month takes place at specific locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy live performances, special talks, film screenings, workshops and more! ~ Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~
Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~ April 13 – May 5 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy this impressive display of spring flowers and plants that bloom! Spring Blooms features more than 1,000 acres of beautiful flowers like daffodils and winter aconite, in addition to opportunities to explore areas like the Meadow Garden and Flower Garden Walk. ~ Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~
Opening: Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ April 13 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Opening: Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~
Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ April 13 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Opening: Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
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Manayunk StrEAT Festival ~ April 14 ~ From 11 am – 5 pm and held in Manayunk. Visitors get to explore the many Manayunk restaurants, 70+ Philly food trucks, gourmet food vendors, art vendors and even a few farmers’ markets that will be along the shopping corridor of Main Street, from Green Lane to Shurs Lane. ~ Manayunk StrEAT Festival ~
Real Ale Invitational at Yard’s Brewing ~ April 14 ~ Held at Yard’s Brewery noon to 4 pm. For the cost of general admission, guests will sample 60 + cask-conditioned beers from breweries around the world as you roam the Yard’s brewhouse and packaging facility. Also jam to live music in their warehouse surrounded by towering walls of kegs, cans, and bottles. And enjoy hearty British fare and festival-friendly bites in their sunlit, spacious taproom. Each guest will also receive a commemorative glass to drink from during the day. ~ Real Ale Invitational at Yard’s Brewing ~
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ April 14 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~ April 14 ~ The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia brings culinary events and classes, martial arts demonstrations, live music, workshops, film, dance performances and more; all of which promote Japanese culture. 楽しむ (enjoy) and 幸せな桜 (happy Cherry Blossoms) ~ Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~
Philadelphia Film Festival Spring Fest ~ April 14 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Film Center at 1412 Chestnut Street. To complement its annual fall festival, the Philadelphia Film Society hosts this three-day film festival to promote new and exciting indies, features, documentaries and more films fresh off the international festival circuit. ~ Philadelphia Film Festival Spring Fest ~
Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~ April 14 – 30 ~ Jazz Appreciation Month takes place at specific locations throughout Philadelphia. Enjoy live performances, special talks, film screenings, workshops and more! ~ Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~
Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~ April 14 – May 5 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy this impressive display of spring flowers and plants that bloom! Spring Blooms features more than 1,000 acres of beautiful flowers like daffodils and winter aconite, in addition to opportunities to explore areas like the Meadow Garden and Flower Garden Walk. ~ Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~
Opening: Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ April 13 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Opening: Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~
Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ April 14 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Opening: Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
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