Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, April 1 – 7

‘Spring Events In Philadelphia’

Ignore the cooler weather, even though April 1st is April Fool’s Day! With the many museum exhibits, Philly Wine Week, Jazz Appreciation Month, Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens, Israeli Film Festival, Philadelphia Orchestra presents Romeo & Juliet, Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair, First Friday, Philadelphia Phillies vs the Minnesota Twins, Philly Spring Cleanup, Philadelphia Kite Festival, Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, Opening: Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo, First Sunday, Yards Brewing Co Tours, 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 ~

Philly Wine Week ~ April 1 – 7 ~ Philly Wine Week is an eight day event that embraces those that savor the knowledge and taste of wines. There will be an opening event, events each day and a closing event. Enjoy wine with other fellow wine lovers, listen to guest speakers and much more. ~ Philly Wine Week ~

Israeli Film Festival ~ April 1 – 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~ April 1 – 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 1 – 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 ~

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 ~

 

 

Philly Wine Week ~ April 2 – 7 ~ Philly Wine Week is an eight day event that embraces those that savor the knowledge and taste of wines. There will be an opening event, events each day and a closing event. Enjoy wine with other fellow wine lovers, listen to guest speakers and much more. ~ Philly Wine Week ~

Israeli Film Festival ~ April 2 – 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~ April 2 – 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 2 – 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 3 ~ 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 ~

Philly Wine Week ~ April 3 – 7 ~ Philly Wine Week is an eight day event that embraces those that savor the knowledge and taste of wines. There will be an opening event, events each day and a closing event. Enjoy wine with other fellow wine lovers, listen to guest speakers and much more. ~ Philly Wine Week ~

Israeli Film Festival ~ April 3 – 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~ April 3 – 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 3 – 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 ~

 

 

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Romeo & Juliet ~ April 4 – 6 ~ Held at the Kimmel Center at 300 S. Broad St. Enjoy a different take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of Romeo and Juliet. as the Philadelphia Orchestra teams up with local choreographer and dance group Brian Sanders’ JUNK!  ~ Philadelphia Orchestra presents Romeo & Juliet ~

Philly Wine Week ~ April 4 – 7 ~ Philly Wine Week is an eight day event that embraces those that savor the knowledge and taste of wines. There will be an opening event, events each day and a closing event. Enjoy wine with other fellow wine lovers, listen to guest speakers and much more. ~ Philly Wine Week ~

Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair ~ April 4 – 7 ~ Held at the 23rd Street Armory at 22 S. 23rd Street.  This event will feature artworks from 35 galleries and by 300 artists. The art showcase is Philadelphia’s first gallery-centered arts fair and aims to provide guests with a highly curated experience featuring contemporary works at a range of price points.~ Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair ~

Israeli Film Festival ~ April 4 – 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~ April 4 – 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 4 – 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 5 ~ 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 ~    

First Friday in Old City ~ April 5 ~ Starts at 5 pm. Your chance to visit Art Galleries throughout Old City after normal hours. You will be able to talk to the art directors and possibly some of Philadelphia’s local artists. This also takes place as First Saturdays with select Art Galleries extending out to Fishtown. ~ First Fridays ~ 

First Friday in Manayunk ~ April 5 ~ Starts at 5 pm. Come enjoy art in Manayunk. Before or afterwards, enjoy a meal at the many restaurants, or stop in one of Manayunk’s wonderful specialty shops. ~ First Friday’s in Manayunk ~ 

Philadelphia Phillies Home Opening Weekend Series ~ April 5 ~ Starting at 7:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Minnesota Twins.  Phillies fans will get to see if they can keep their home field winning streak alive! ~ Philadelphia Phillies Vs Minnesota Twins ~

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Romeo & Juliet ~ April 5 – 6 ~ Held at the Kimmel Center at 300 S. Broad St. Enjoy a different take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of Romeo and Juliet. as the Philadelphia Orchestra teams up with local choreographer and dance group Brian Sanders’ JUNK!  ~ Philadelphia Orchestra presents Romeo & Juliet ~

Philly Wine Week ~ April 5 – 7 ~ Philly Wine Week is an eight day event that embraces those that savor the knowledge and taste of wines. There will be an opening event, events each day and a closing event. Enjoy wine with other fellow wine lovers, listen to guest speakers and much more. ~ Philly Wine Week ~

Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair ~ April 5 – 7 ~ Held at the 23rd Street Armory at 22 S. 23rd Street.  This event will feature artworks from 35 galleries and by 300 artists. The art showcase is Philadelphia’s first gallery-centered arts fair and aims to provide guests with a highly curated experience featuring contemporary works at a range of price points.~ Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair ~

Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival ~ April 5 – 7 ~ The Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival showcases exceptional new films that celebrate the beauty of the earth, explore challenges facing our planet, and entertain, inform, and inspire personal action. Highlights of the annual April Festival include an Opening Night Red Carpet Reception, a juried competiton with awards, discussions with filmmakers and subject experts, a student film competition, an exciting youth film program, and other special events. ~ Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival ~

Israeli Film Festival ~ April 5 – 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

Philly Celebrates Jazz Events ~ April 5 – 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 5 – 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 ~

 

 

Philadelphia Spring Cleanup ~ April 6 ~ From 9 am – 2 pm. Volunteers can sign up to help beautify neighborhoods and blocks all across the city. Now in its 12th year, this event is organized by the Philadelphia Streets Department. ~ Philadelphia Spring Cleanup ~

Philadelphia Kite Festival ~ April 6 ~ FREE – From noon to 5 pm at Penn Treaty Park at 1301 N. Beach Street. All ages can enjoy kite-flying competitions, kite-making workshops, live music, food trucks and more.   ~ Philadelphia Kite Festival ~

Philadelphia Phillies Home Opening Weekend Series ~ April 6 ~ Starting at 2:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Minnesota Twins.  Phillies fans will get to see if they can keep their home field winning streak alive and get a pair of Phillies socks! ~ Philadelphia Phillies Vs Minnesota Twins ~

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Romeo & Juliet ~ April 6 ~ Held at the Kimmel Center at 300 S. Broad St. Enjoy a different take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of Romeo and Juliet. as the Philadelphia Orchestra teams up with local choreographer and dance group Brian Sanders’ JUNK!  ~ Philadelphia Orchestra presents Romeo & Juliet ~

Philly Wine Week ~ April 6 – 7 ~ Philly Wine Week is an eight day event that embraces those that savor the knowledge and taste of wines. There will be an opening event, events each day and a closing event. Enjoy wine with other fellow wine lovers, listen to guest speakers and much more. ~ Philly Wine Week ~

Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair ~ April 6 – 7 ~ Held at the 23rd Street Armory at 22 S. 23rd Street.  This event will feature artworks from 35 galleries and by 300 artists. The art showcase is Philadelphia’s first gallery-centered arts fair and aims to provide guests with a highly curated experience featuring contemporary works at a range of price points.~ Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair ~

Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival ~ April 6 – 7 ~ The Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival showcases exceptional new films that celebrate the beauty of the earth, explore challenges facing our planet, and entertain, inform, and inspire personal action. Highlights of the annual April Festival include an Opening Night Red Carpet Reception, a juried competiton with awards, discussions with filmmakers and subject experts, a student film competition, an exciting youth film program, and other special events. ~ Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival ~

Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ April 6 & 7 ~ 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 ~ 

Israeli Film Festival ~ April 6 – 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

March Madness Games at Philly Sports Bars ~ April 6 & 8 ~ Calling all college basketball fans! Watch the Final Four games during March Madness games at these Philly sports bars! ~ March Madness Games at Philly Sports Bars ~

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~ April 6 – 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 6 – 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 6 – 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: Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ April 6 – 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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First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ April 7 ~ FREE – On the first Sunday of every month, visitors to the Barnes Foundation will enjoy free admission, family entertainment and informative seminars from 10 am to 6 pm. Free tickets can be obtained at the Barnes Foundation beginning at 9 am. Advance reservations are not available for Free First Sundays. ~ First Sunday’s at Barnes Foundation ~ 

Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival ~ April 7 ~ The Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival showcases exceptional new films that celebrate the beauty of the earth, explore challenges facing our planet, and entertain, inform, and inspire personal action. Highlights of the annual April Festival include an Opening Night Red Carpet Reception, a juried competiton with awards, discussions with filmmakers and subject experts, a student film competition, an exciting youth film program, and other special events. ~ Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival ~

Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ April 7 ~ 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 ~ 

Philadelphia Phillies Home Opening Weekend Series ~ April 7 ~ Starting at 1:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Minnesota Twins.  Children 14 & under Nemours knit hat! ~ Philadelphia Phillies Vs Minnesota Twins ~

Pay As You Wish ~ April 7 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every 1st Sunday of the month from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”,  as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~ 

Israeli Film Festival ~ April 7 (select dates) ~ Held at various locations Lightbox Film Center at the International House at 3701 Chestnut Street. The festival celebrates the Israeli experience and share Israeli culture with the public. Enjoy screenings of documentaries and feature-length films that range from poignant dramas to lighthearted comedies. ~ Israeli Film Festival ~

Philly Wine Week ~ April 7 ~ Philly Wine Week is an eight day event that embraces those that savor the knowledge and taste of wines. There will be an opening event, events each day and a closing event. Enjoy wine with other fellow wine lovers, listen to guest speakers and much more. ~ Philly Wine Week ~

Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair ~ April 7 ~ Held at the 23rd Street Armory at 22 S. 23rd Street.  This event will feature artworks from 35 galleries and by 300 artists. The art showcase is Philadelphia’s first gallery-centered arts fair and aims to provide guests with a highly curated experience featuring contemporary works at a range of price points.~ Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair ~

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival ~ April 7 – 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 7 – 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 ~

Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~ April 7 – 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: Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ April 6 – 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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