Events 3/30-4/5: Parks & Rec Trivia, The Splended Table, Science After Hours & More

The latest and greatest things happening in Philly from Friday, March 30 to Thursday, April 5. Share your event by tweeting us @citywidestories or tagging us on Facebook.

 

Yoga at Olney Playground

Friday, March 30

7 – 8 pm

Olney Recreation Center

6001 A St

Cost: $5 suggested donation

Join Roots2Rise teacher Shenise Nicole Henderson for Friday night yoga at Olney Rec. Center each week. This class is perfect for all levels, including beginners. Mats will be available to use so come and try some yoga!

 

Self-Care: Issa Art Form

Saturday, March 31

4 – 7 pm

CultureWorks

1315 Walnut St.

Cost: $25

The Electric Lady Series presents this self-care workshop which will include Special Healing Yoga by “Shen Qi” from Rescue Me Yoga, an art project led by artist Keturah Benson and relationship therapist, Tyrice McCoy. Please note that this workshop is being held for women.

 

Womxn-Made Market

Saturday, March 31

12 – 4 pm

Friends Center

1501 Cherry St.

Cost: Pay as you go

In conjunction with the Philly Vegan Lady Gang, Philly Vegan Pop Flea is hosting an afternoon of vegan and veg-friendly womxn-owned businesses. This market will also benefit Peace Advocacy Group & Woodstock Farm Sanctuary.

 

Fooled You! An Exploration of Shakespeare’s Fools

Monday, April 2  

6:30 pm

The Adrienne Theatre

2030 Sansom St.

Cost: $15

Shakespeare’s Fools were the stand-up comedians of their day, come see the fools for yourself under the direction of comedian Sarah Sanford. This performance will feature members of the RevShakes company and more!

 

Science After Hours

Tuesday, April 3

7 – 10 pm

The Franklin Institute

222 North 20th St.

Cost: $20

Science After Hours is a monthly evening event series exclusively for adults 21+ featuring experiments, demonstrations, games, and innovative and engaging science. Each evening showcases a different topic—from cocktail concocting to time traveling—and each includes cash bars and opportunities to explore The Franklin Institute’s hands-on exhibit spaces.  

 

Parks and Rec Trivia

Tuesday, April 3

8:00  – 11:00 pm

Punch Line Philly

33 E. Laurel St.

Cost: Free

Parks and Recreation Trivia is happening at Punch Line Philly. Participate in five challenging rounds for a chance to prove your Parks and Recreation knowledge!

 

The Splendid Table Live with Francis Lam

Wednesday, April 4

6:30 – 8:30 pm

WHYY, Inc

150 North 6th St.

Cost: $60

Chefs Michael Solomonov of Zahav, Ange Branca of Saté Kampar, and Eli Kulp of Fork will all be present with Francis Lam for a live recording of The Splendid Table. Small plates from each of these chefs will be available to sample.

 

City Lobby: Amplify Philly

Wednesday, April 4

5:00 – 7:00 pm

Pipeline Philly

30 S 15th St.

Cost: Free

This month’s Urban Consulate will be a debrief of the Amplify Philly house at this year’s SXSW. All are welcome to join this conversation with REC Philly and Witty Gritty.

 

Northern Comedies

Wednesday, April 4

9 – 11 pm

Bardot Cafe

447 Poplar St. 

Cost: Free

Northern Comedies has produced monthly stand-up shows in Northern Liberties at Bardot Cafe for two years now. Hosted by Michelle Biloon, every show pairs up local comedians with funny men and women from around the country.  

 

Tire Fire Presents: McAllister, Brady, Perch, & Captan

Thursday, April 5

7 – 10 pm

Tattooed Mom

530 South St.

Cost: Free with suggested donation

This month’s readings will be from four local authors, Tom McAllister, Dan Brady, Julia Perch, and Maryan Nagy Captan. Donations will be collected for The Philadelphia Student Union, a youth-led organization that exists to build the power of young people to demand a high quality education in the Philadelphia public school system.