The latest and greatest things happening in Philly from Friday, April 27 to Thursday, May 3. Share your event by tweeting us @citywidestories or tagging us on Facebook.
Final Fridays: Body Language
Friday, April 27
5 – 8:45 pm
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Cost:Free with Museum Admission
It’s once again time for Final Fridays at the Philadelphia Museum of Art! Get body-positive with a night dedicated to celebrating forms and figures of all shapes and sizes. You can expect a life-drawing session, and exploration of the collection through a transgender lens, a dance performance, and more!
PFF Spring Fest
Friday, April 27
8:30 – 10:30 pm
Prince Theater
1412 Chestnut St.
Cost: $20
Join the Philadelphia Film Festival for a mid-year survey of films from the international festival circuit. Don’t miss the opening night viewing of “Blindspotting,” starring Hamilton’s Daveed Diggs, and closing night with a screening of “Tully,” starring Charlize Theron.
Sketch Comedy: Creature Double Feature
Friday, April 27 – Saturday, April 28
Philly Improv Theater
2030 Sansom St.
Cost: $12
Annie Paradis and Jon Plester will be performing at PHIT in “Creature Double Feature,” a two-night sketch comedy performance of their respective solo shows.
Go West! Craft Fest
Saturday, April 28
11 – 5 pm
The Woodlands
400 Woodland Ave.
Cost: Free
Spend a Saturday in the serene Woodland Cemetery while perusing locally made wares from 100+ vendors. Whether it’s artisan jewelry, ceramics, or housewares, you can find it at Go West! Craft Fest.
FREE Neighborhood Chamber Concert Series
Sunday, April 29
2 pm
2nd Mt Zion Baptist Church
3814 Parrish St.
Cost: Free
The Philadelphia Orchestra is continuing their free community concert series at 2nd Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Don’t miss this performance!
Flavors on the Avenue Street Festival
Sunday, April 29
11 – 5 pm
1904 East Passyunk Ave.
Cost: Free
This Sunday, Broad to Dickinson streets will be filled with food specials from restaurants and bars along the way, craft beer, live music, and sidewalk sales. You might have gotten a sneak peek at some of the delicacies that are going to be served if you watched our Instagram story on April 17th!
Artist Talk: Drew Leshko in Conversation with Conrad Benner
Sunday, April 29
2 – 4 pm
Paradigm Gallery + Studio
746 S 4th St.
Cost: Free
Hear from artist Drew Leshko and what fueled the creation of his works in his current exhibition, “Sacred Lands,” through a conversation with the Founder of Streets Dept and Fishtown-native, Conrad Benner.
El Carnaval de Puebla
Sunday, April 29
Washington Ave.
Cost: Free
The El Carnaval de Puebla is a Cinco de Mayo procession in South Philadelphia. This event showcases folk traditions from the Mexican state through a colorful parade and street fair representing historical figures and folk dramas.
Adorn Yourself. Crown Making Workshop
Sunday, April 29
1 – 3:30 pm
The Sable Collective
3133 N 22nd St.
Cost: $55
The Sable Collective is holding this crown making workshop to remind participants of the queens that they are! Crowns and earrings will be made with wire and gemstones for participants to take home.
Hello Color Launch Party!
Tuesday, May 1
7 – 9 pm
Edward W Bok Technical High School
1901 S 9th St.
Cost: Free
Hello Color! By Rachel Mae Smith is filled with colorful DIY projects and ideas. Try some of them yourself at this launch party, or just come and admire the colorful decor over a slice of cake!
May Supper Club
Tuesday, May 1
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Lupitas Pizzeria y Restaurante Mexicano
2900 Federal St., Camden NJ
Cost: Free to join (food not included)
Camden Supper Club returns this month with a visit to Lupitas Pizzeria y Restaurante! Come out to explore and discover the food scene in Camden! Curious about the Camden Supper Club? Read more about the Camden Supper Club here.
Queer and Feminist Karaoke
Wednesday, May 2
10 pm – 2 am
W/N W/N Coffee Bar
931 Spring Garden St.
Cost: Free, 21+
W/N W/N now holds karaoke on the first Wednesdays of the month and they have decided to combine two fantastic karaoke themes into one, giving you Queer and Feminist Karaoke! Sing your heart out over beer, coffee, and Pizza Gutt pies!