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Free Skin Cancer Screenings from Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
For the month of May, Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is offering free skin cancer checks at select locations Monday-Friday in recognition of Melanoma Monday and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Schedule your appointment and reference Melanoma Monday free screenings to secure the offer. To sign up, please call: 866-202-7050. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon! Full list of participating locations in your area are as follows:
King of Prussia - 170 N Henderson Rd, Ste 201 King of Prussia, PA 19406
Flourtown -1107 Bethlehem Pike, Ste 210 and 103 Flourtown, PA 19031.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Kalie Griffin. Contact Phone: 866-202-7050. Contact Email: kalie.griffin@moburst.com. Cost: Free.
Thursday, May 1, 2025 – Friday, May 30, 2025.
Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
170 N Henderson Rd, Ste 201
King of Prussia, PA 19406.
For more info visit www.advancedderm.com. Soothe Memory Matters with MEternally® Reminiscence Kits at OCL
TOMS RIVER – Families, friends and caregivers of loved ones living with conditions involving memory loss have a new tool to keep their connections strong. Ocean County Library Senior Services is pleased to offer MEternally® Reminiscence Kits for borrowing at all OCL branches.
The kits can offer stimulating and entertaining support for patients of Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s disease and other memory loss syndromes, as well as for caregivers and others who are close to them.
Each kit is thematic and filled with photos, booklets, games and other items that match topics such as “Favorite Things: Dogs,” “Favorite Things: Patriotic,” “Remembering the 1960s,” seasons, locales, household activities and many more.
The contents of each zippered kit includes themed photo and activity cards and videos available in DVD and flash drive versions.
Minnesota-based MEternally® is composed of people whose personal experiences and professional expertise with people affected by memory loss diseases for…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street, Toms River NJ.
For more info visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Christine Lafuente - All the Blooms You Are
All the Blooms You Are, a solo exhibition of work by Christine Lafuente, opens at the Somerville Manning Gallery on April 11 and continues through May 10, 2025.
Christine Lafuente is a still life and landscape oil painter known for her masterful use of color and painterly approach. Her show title, All the Blooms You Are, is a play on the title of the classic jazz standard, “All the Things You Are” – a love song of lyrical beauty composed of metaphorical phrases such as “kiss of springtime” and “the breathless hush of evening.” These are fitting words for an artist like Lafuente who considers her paintings to be poetic responses to visual experience.
After finishing her Bryn Mawr degree, she completed the certificate program from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned her MFA at Brooklyn College. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and internationally and has been the subject of 35 solo shows and numerous group shows. Through the course of her career, she has been the recipient of many gran…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Phone: 3026520271. Contact Email: info@somervillemanning.com.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Somerville Manning Gallery, 101 Stone Block Row, Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor, Greenville, DE 19807.
For more info visit somervillemanning.com. Montgomery County's Best Kept Secrets Tour
Enjoy a Montgomery County SHOPPING, FOOD & FUN ADVENTURE | April 17 thru May 3
SHOPPING | Our family-owned businesses are eager to WOW you with top-notch merchandise, one-of-a-kind items and superior customer service. To us, you are VIP!!!!!
FOOD | Enjoy everything from snacks and treats to delicious and nutritious from-scratch meals! We’ll keep you fueled throughout your shopping adventure!
FUN | Receive PERKS at every business! Games, gifts, drawings, demos, discounts and more!
TICKETS:
$12 each (Every person 13 and older needs a ticket)
$1 per ticket sold will be donated to The Superhero Project!
TICKET PURCHASE OPTIONS:
RESERVE FOR PICK UP AT A LATER TIME:
Call 570-728-1991 between 10am and 5pm (Monday thru Friday)
HAVE TICKETS MAILED:
Order at: https://krampitz-promotions.square.site/
PICK UP AT A MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUSINESS:
Email carlandsara.bestkeptsecretstour@gmail.com to receive a list of pick-up locations.
Category: Fundraisers. Yard Sales / Garage Sales / Auctions. Contact Name: Best Kept Secrets Tour Sara Krampitz. Contact Phone: 570-728-1991. Contact Email: carlandsara.bestkeptsecretstour@gmail.com. Cost: $12 Ticket is good for all 16 days. Use as often as you want.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
18 Dauphin & Lebanon County Businesses
Cressona, PA 17929.
For more info visit krampitz-promotions.square.site. OCL Toms River Branch is Newest Site of JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library is now also the newest location for the JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up.
This expansion furthers the JBJ Soul Foundation's commitment to combating food insecurity and fostering a welcoming space where all individuals can enjoy a nutritious meal, regardless of their ability to pay.
Deputy Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Frank Sadeghi and Ocean County Commissioner and Liaison to the Ocean County Library Board of Commissioners Jennifier Bacchione were able to visit the space a few days prior to the grand opening and were very impressed with the new addition to the Toms River Branch.
Commissioner Sadeghi had this to say, “Having the JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up be a part of the main branch of the Ocean County Library provides great opportunities for the library café and the JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up. It has been a while since the space has been filled and this type of coordination will bring a lot of benefits to everyone involved. I…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: 7323496200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: $2 - $12.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, Toms River NJ 08753.
For more info visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Category: Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
200 6th St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. “Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits” Youth Art Contest
The Greater Atlantic Partnership and Atlantic Prevention Resources proudly present The Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits Art Contest. The contest is open to middle school students in Atlantic County, grades 6-8. The schools involved will collect all artwork submissions from students before the deadline. Atlantic Prevention Resources will organize a pick-up of all student works. All submissions must be received by April 7, 2025. The top three winners will be awarded a gift card, and first place will have their art displayed on a billboard in the local community.
Featured student artwork from talented middle school students will be shown in an art exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University from April 30 to May 11, celebrating how positive actions and mindsets can lead to a fulfilling, substance-free life. The exhibit will be open to the public for all to enjoy!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Sarah Lacey. Contact Phone: 6096263805. Contact Email: sarah.lacy@stockton.edu. Cost: Free Admission.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
For more info visit static1.squarespace.com. Read Up, Meet Up! Book Cafés at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP – After you’ve curled up with a book you can’t put down, do you want to tell someone about it? Share it in the Book Lovers’ Book Café in the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch.
After the first session of the new year. 2 PM Thursday, January 9, clear your calendar for the first Thursday of each month in 2025.
Spend time with fellow readers in a friendly atmosphere, discussing books that you’ve recently read. Whether your recent read was a popular new book or a familiar classic, discuss it with other book lovers.
Your Ocean County Library card opens a world of great literature in print and audiobook form on our shelves, accessible online through the OCL Catalog, and downloadable audiobooks, eBooks and more through Libby, hoopla, and Boundless.
Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclMACafe for the Book Cafés of your choice. For more information, stop by the OCL Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive or call (732) 657-7600. See the Library’s full schedule of programs in the online…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: 7323496200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, Manchester NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Hill-Physick House Spring Plant Sale Kick Off Party
Enjoy drinks and nibbles with first access to the handpicked herbs, house plants, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets.
If you are unable to make it to the kick off party, be sure to come to the plant sale on Friday, May 2nd (10AM-5PM) and Saturday, May 3rd (10AM-4PM) at the Hill-Physick House.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Mackenzie Warren. Contact Phone: 2159252251. Contact Email: mwarren@philalandmarks.org. Cost: $20.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Hill-Physick House
321 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Jazz Concepts for Busy Adults Classes
The Spring 2025 term of Jazz Concepts for Busy Adults Classes will be held April 17 though June 5, Thursdays at 6pm.
Instrumentalists and vocalists of all playing levels are welcome. This class will take you on a thoughtful listening and analysis journey of classic and modern jazz. We will focus on key components of jazz theory, history, and application, adding new concepts week over week. This course is heavily focused on listening and analysis, however we layer in application/performance where possible. We offer both in-person and virtual options for this course! Ability to read music is not a requirement but is recommended. Whether you're new to jazz, or looking to build on existing knowledge, this class give you the opportunity to engage and learn in a safe and supportive environment.
Register NOW! Spaces are limited. https://tinyurl.com/Jazz4BusyAdults
Classes are held at Temple University Center City (1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia – Across from Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Temple Music Prep. Contact Phone: 215-204-1512. Contact Email: musicprep@temple.edu. Cost: $195 for 8 week session.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Temple Music Prep
1515 Market Street, Suite 501
Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Making a Change Group’s Spring Friendraiser
Connect and network with Making a Change Group (MACG) as we take over the Prime Point Club on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Expand your professional network with meaningful connections, celebrate the MACG mission and rally support for the work ahead.
Proceeds from our Spring Friendraiser will support our Delco Gives Day Initiative, a county-wide fundraising effort that helps sustain and expand our mentoring and intervention programs. With your support, MACG can continue to guide at-risk youth away from violence and toward a future of opportunity and success.
Registration includes appetizers, cash bar, and a great networking experience! PARKING IS FREE!
Category: Fundraisers. Cost: 50.00.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Subaru Park, PrimePoint Club
1 Stadium Dr Chester, PA 19013.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Develop English Conversation Skills at the OCL Lakewood Branch
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP – Expand your mastery of the English language in an enjoyable, casual setting at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch. Two-hour English Conversation Groups meet at 6:30 PM every Monday. Sessions will also take place at 10 AM every Saturday beginning April 5.
Adults who want to practice speaking English are welcome to join our conversation groups. Strengthen your skills by discussing various topics of interest with the group. Lakewood community volunteers with backgrounds in education lead the talks.
For dates and times of this free drop-in program series, please visit https://tinyurl.com/OclLKEng, stop by the OCL Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, or call (732) 363-1435, extension 2100.
El grupo de conversación de ingles para adultos se reúnen para practicar ingles; todos los lunes a las 6:30pm y además una nueva sesión comenzara el 5 de abril del 2025 a las 10 am. Eres bienvenido a unirte a las dos sesiones. Va ser dirigido por un voluntario comunitario. Si tienes alguna p…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood Township NJ.
For more info visit tinyurlcom. NEW! Macaron and Wine Pairing
NEW! Macaron and Wine Pairing
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
Thursday, May 1, 7pm
Celebrate the spirit of spring and treat yourself to this delectable pairing experience. Sample exquisite macarons that promise to tantalize your taste buds while paired with Crossing Vineyards’ award-winning wines.
Includes wine tasting and a selection of handmade macarons provided by Cakes N’ Bakes.
Cost: $40 per person. See website for details and reservations: www.crossingvineyards.com.
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Name: Tasting Room. Contact Phone: 215-493-6500. Contact Email: support@crossingvineyards.com. Cost: $40.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA.
For more info visit www.crossingvineyards.com. Quintessence Theatre presents The Return of Benjamin Lay
Benjamin Lay - shepherd, sailor, revolutionary, and the British Empire’s first revolutionary abolitionist - returns from the grave almost 300 years after his death, as feisty and unpredictable as ever. The 4ft “David” confronts the “Goliath” of slavery as he demands once again to be readmitted into the Quaker community that disowned him for ideas considered dangerous and disruptive. How far will he go to share his prophetic vision knowing the cost of protest? Sweeping across the centuries and continents, The Return of Benjamin Lay is a hallucinatory exploration of the list of a radical who became one of the earliest revolutionary abolitionists.
The award-winning London production, “an important groundbreaking play” (Closeup Culture), by decorated playwright Naomi Wallace and historian Marcus Rediker, features “a riveting performance by Mark Povinelli” (Broadway World), direction by Royal Shakespeare Company Honorary Associate Ron Daniels, and set design by the acclaimed Riccardo Hernandez. The play crosses t…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Quintessence Theatre. Contact Phone: 2159874450. Contact Email: BoxOffice@QTGrep.org. Cost: $25-$60.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quintessence at The Sedgwick Theater (7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119).
For more info visit www.quintessencetheatre.org. Christine Lafuente - All the Blooms You Are
All the Blooms You Are, a solo exhibition of work by Christine Lafuente, opens at the Somerville Manning Gallery on April 11 and continues through May 10, 2025.
Christine Lafuente is a still life and landscape oil painter known for her masterful use of color and painterly approach. Her show title, All the Blooms You Are, is a play on the title of the classic jazz standard, “All the Things You Are” – a love song of lyrical beauty composed of metaphorical phrases such as “kiss of springtime” and “the breathless hush of evening.” These are fitting words for an artist like Lafuente who considers her paintings to be poetic responses to visual experience.
After finishing her Bryn Mawr degree, she completed the certificate program from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned her MFA at Brooklyn College. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and internationally and has been the subject of 35 solo shows and numerous group shows. Through the course of her career, she has been the recipient of many gran…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Phone: 3026520271. Contact Email: info@somervillemanning.com.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Somerville Manning Gallery, 101 Stone Block Row, Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor, Greenville, DE 19807.
For more info visit somervillemanning.com. Hill-Physick House Annual Spring Plant Sale
PhilaLandmarks and the Hill-Physick House Garden Committee are pleased to announce the annual Spring Plant Sale. This beloved neighborhood event funds the operations of the Hill-Physick House.
We will have available hand selected herbs, house plants, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets in the Hill-Physick garden on Friday, May 2nd (10AM-5PM) and Saturday, May 3rd (10AM-4PM).
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Mackenzie Warren. Contact Phone: 2159252251. Contact Email: mwarren@philalandmarks.org. Cost: N/A.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Hill-Physick House
321 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106.
For more info visit www.philalandmarks.org. LAGOS Rittenhouse Shop for a Cause Benefiting Eagles Autism Foundation
LAGOS Rittenhouse invites you to discover special jewelry gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduation and every day!
Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4
LAGOS Rittenhouse
1735 Walnut Street
Friday & Saturday 10AM - 6PM
Sunday 12PM - 5PM
25% of proceeds benefiting Eagles Autism Foundation.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Fundraisers. Misc. Cost: free.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
LAGOS Rittenhouse
1735 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Montgomery County's Best Kept Secrets Tour
Enjoy a Montgomery County SHOPPING, FOOD & FUN ADVENTURE | April 17 thru May 3
SHOPPING | Our family-owned businesses are eager to WOW you with top-notch merchandise, one-of-a-kind items and superior customer service. To us, you are VIP!!!!!
FOOD | Enjoy everything from snacks and treats to delicious and nutritious from-scratch meals! We’ll keep you fueled throughout your shopping adventure!
FUN | Receive PERKS at every business! Games, gifts, drawings, demos, discounts and more!
TICKETS:
$12 each (Every person 13 and older needs a ticket)
$1 per ticket sold will be donated to The Superhero Project!
TICKET PURCHASE OPTIONS:
RESERVE FOR PICK UP AT A LATER TIME:
Call 570-728-1991 between 10am and 5pm (Monday thru Friday)
HAVE TICKETS MAILED:
Order at: https://krampitz-promotions.square.site/
PICK UP AT A MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUSINESS:
Email carlandsara.bestkeptsecretstour@gmail.com to receive a list of pick-up locations.
Category: Fundraisers. Yard Sales / Garage Sales / Auctions. Contact Name: Best Kept Secrets Tour Sara Krampitz. Contact Phone: 570-728-1991. Contact Email: carlandsara.bestkeptsecretstour@gmail.com. Cost: $12 Ticket is good for all 16 days. Use as often as you want.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
18 Dauphin & Lebanon County Businesses
Cressona, PA 17929.
For more info visit krampitz-promotions.square.site. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Category: Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
200 6th St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. Children's Music Circle
Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers.
Instructors Virginia and Anthony will guide kiddos through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s music circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn!
Category: School / Education. Contact Email: info@natlands.org. Cost: $25/class.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Stoneleigh: a natural garden
1829 County Line Rd
Villanova, PA 19085.
For more info visit natlands.org. Spring WeePlay
WeePlay an Adult and child program
**MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO ATTEND**
WeePlay an Adult and child program
Monday & Friday Mornings
March 31 - May 23
10:30 AM - NOON
NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY
1600 DELAWARE Avenue Cape May, NJ
FEE (8 WEEK SESSION):
$50 for 1 Day Per Week (Monday or Friday)
$90 for 2 Days Per Week (Monday and Friday)
To register or for more information,
visit www.capemaycity.com or call (609) 780-0077.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Sports and Recreation. Misc. Contact Phone: 609-884-9565. Cost: $50-90.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Nature Center of Cape May
1600 Delaware Avenue
Cape May, NJ 08204.
“Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits” Youth Art Contest
The Greater Atlantic Partnership and Atlantic Prevention Resources proudly present The Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits Art Contest. The contest is open to middle school students in Atlantic County, grades 6-8. The schools involved will collect all artwork submissions from students before the deadline. Atlantic Prevention Resources will organize a pick-up of all student works. All submissions must be received by April 7, 2025. The top three winners will be awarded a gift card, and first place will have their art displayed on a billboard in the local community.
Featured student artwork from talented middle school students will be shown in an art exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University from April 30 to May 11, celebrating how positive actions and mindsets can lead to a fulfilling, substance-free life. The exhibit will be open to the public for all to enjoy!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Sarah Lacey. Contact Phone: 6096263805. Contact Email: sarah.lacy@stockton.edu. Cost: Free Admission.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
For more info visit static1.squarespace.com. Cloud Painting with Jihan Thomas
This cloud painting workshop is being offered in conjunction with Jihan Thomas' solo exhibition on view at Atria Center City.
Come learn to paint clouds inspired by the work of Jihan Thomas.
Jihan Thomas is a Black woman, daughter, Mother, sister, aunt, visual artist, artivist, abolitionist, afrofuturist and community and museum arts educator located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jihan's art and creativity has taken her into many spaces and topics within aspects of reformative justice, reproductive justice, art therapy, education reform, reparations, cannabis education, community sovereignty, food justice, public health, disability justice, art education, language justice, museums and within traditional K-12 classrooms.
Jihan has worked with many arts and cultural institutions in Philadelphia such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The African American Museum of Philadelphia, The Barnes Foundation, The Clay Studio of Philadelphia, Fleisher Art Memorial, Frator Heru Institute and the Museum Educa…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: L Elwood. Contact Phone: 2673882835. Contact Email: marketing@davinciartalliance.org. Cost: $ 10- 25.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Palumbo Park
723 Catharine Street Philadelphia, PA 19147.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Philadelphia Marketplace at Dilworth Park
Come out and support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2025! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. Along with the joyful chatter of the fountains and skating brought by the CCD, this fun shopping experience brings together vendors of all categories and product types.
Join the summer festivities every Friday and Saturday, when this group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t miss these pop up shops from May 2 through June 28, 2025 and from September 5 through October 4, 2025 from 12pm - 6pm. Find something for everyone in the family or friend group from the ever-changing list of merchants every week. Fan-favorite vendors like Lily Lough Jewelry, Fairy Greens, LuvonFire Candle Co. Harleysville Beekeeper and Skyseed Jewelry and more will be bringing their unique products to Dilworth Park again and a…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Cost: 0.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dilworth Park.
Ladies Night Sip & Shop
The third annual Ladies Night Sip & Shop is Friday, May 2nd! This event at the MarketFair Shoppes features hor d'oeuvres and desserts by Seasons 52, a cash bar, a flower bar, wine glass painting, and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Dress for Success of Central New Jersey. Reservation required!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Fundraisers. Contact Name: Madison Mento. Contact Email: madison@cashmanandassociates.com. Cost: $0.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
MarketFair
3535 US-1
Princeton, NJ 08540.
For more info visit www.marketfairshoppes.com. The Museum for Art in Wood presents First Friday for “Katie Hudnall: The Longest Distance between Two Points”
Museum for Art in Wood presents the First Friday opening of “Katie Hudnall: The Longest Distance between Two Points,” the first museum-organized solo presentation of fine woodworker Katie Hudnall’s unique and captivating work. The exhibition features a series of sculptural works and a large-scale interactive installation created from salvaged wood that captures Hudnall’s eye for the absurdly mechanical and uncanny. Curated by Jennifer-Navva Milliken, Hudnall’s unique and captivating work reveals a rare glimpse into the artist’s rich inner world.
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Museum for Art in Wood. Contact Phone: 215-923-8000. Contact Email: info@museumforartinwood.org. Cost: Free.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Museum for Art in Wood (141 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106).
For more info visit museumforartinwood.org. Bags & Bling Bingo
15 games plus extras
Extra books and daubers available for sale
50/50 and Raffles
Food and drinks available for sale
Doors open at 6pm, games start at 7pm
**No outside food or drinks allowed**
All proceeds benefit the Colmar Volunteer Fire Company.
Category: Fundraisers. Contact Name: Katherine Vaillancourt. Contact Phone: 3024230479. Contact Email: katherine.vaillancourt@colmarfire.com. Cost: 35.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Halligan Bar at North Penn Social Club
141 S. Main Street
North Wales, PA 19454.
For more info visit colmar-fire-company-ladies-auxiliary.square.site. Develop English Conversation Skills at the OCL Lakewood Branch
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP – Expand your mastery of the English language in an enjoyable, casual setting at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch. Two-hour English Conversation Groups meet at 6:30 PM every Monday. Sessions will also take place at 10 AM every Saturday beginning April 5.
Adults who want to practice speaking English are welcome to join our conversation groups. Strengthen your skills by discussing various topics of interest with the group. Lakewood community volunteers with backgrounds in education lead the talks.
For dates and times of this free drop-in program series, please visit https://tinyurl.com/OclLKEng, stop by the OCL Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, or call (732) 363-1435, extension 2100.
El grupo de conversación de ingles para adultos se reúnen para practicar ingles; todos los lunes a las 6:30pm y además una nueva sesión comenzara el 5 de abril del 2025 a las 10 am. Eres bienvenido a unirte a las dos sesiones. Va ser dirigido por un voluntario comunitario. Si tienes alguna p…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood Township NJ.
For more info visit tinyurlcom. Quintessence Theatre presents The Return of Benjamin Lay
Benjamin Lay - shepherd, sailor, revolutionary, and the British Empire’s first revolutionary abolitionist - returns from the grave almost 300 years after his death, as feisty and unpredictable as ever. The 4ft “David” confronts the “Goliath” of slavery as he demands once again to be readmitted into the Quaker community that disowned him for ideas considered dangerous and disruptive. How far will he go to share his prophetic vision knowing the cost of protest? Sweeping across the centuries and continents, The Return of Benjamin Lay is a hallucinatory exploration of the list of a radical who became one of the earliest revolutionary abolitionists.
The award-winning London production, “an important groundbreaking play” (Closeup Culture), by decorated playwright Naomi Wallace and historian Marcus Rediker, features “a riveting performance by Mark Povinelli” (Broadway World), direction by Royal Shakespeare Company Honorary Associate Ron Daniels, and set design by the acclaimed Riccardo Hernandez. The play crosses t…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Quintessence Theatre. Contact Phone: 2159874450. Contact Email: BoxOffice@QTGrep.org. Cost: $25-$60.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quintessence at The Sedgwick Theater (7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119).
For more info visit www.quintessencetheatre.org. Festival at the Mann
Experience Jennifer Archibald’s full-length world premiere of Maslow’s Peak at our annual Festival at the Mann, May 2-3!
Jennifer Archibald, hailed by The Philadelphia Inquirer for her “sleek, lovely, highly athletic” choreography, debuts a daring full-length world premiere inspired by the classic novel Lord of the Flies. With a visionary team of international artists including award-winning director and designer Guy de Lancey, this powerful exploration of human nature and survival will transform the Mann’s stage like never before.
Secure your seats with a new flat-rate $25 ticket and experience the Mann like never before! For a luxury experience, secure one of our new Ticket Packages that will bring you closer to the company and help bring productions like Maslow’s Peak to life. Bring a picnic and immerse yourself in pre-show performances by local artists, live music, and family-friendly fun – all set against the stunning Philadelphia skyline.
Maslow’s Peak has been supported by The Pew Center for A…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Rachel Core. Contact Phone: 215-225-5389. Contact Email: rcore@balletx.org. Cost: $25.00.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
TD Pavilion at the Mann, 5201 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131.
For more info visit eventvesta.com. Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic
Jason Bishop brings his cutting-edge magic and illusions to the Pocono Mountains for an extended run of shows. Bishop will perform multiple large-scale illusions, bring audience volunteers on stage. he'll turn a $1 into a $50 and give it to a lucky audience member to keep and even perform a trick with his dog Gizmo! All of this is performed with Jason's unique humor that has audiences laughing as much as they applaud. Make your vacation or night out more magical and memorable by getting tickets to see one of today's best Illusionists live in a show that's one of the best things to do in the Poconos!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Kim Hess. Contact Email: jasonbishopmagic@gmail.com. Cost: $35-50.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
Camelback Resort
301 Resort Drive
Tannersville PA 18372.
For more info visit www.tickettailor.com. Countess Luann at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia
Join the legendary star of The Real Housewives of New York City, Countess Luann de Lesseps, as she returns to the Live! Event Center for an intimate evening of cabaret on Friday, May 2, 2025. Enjoy her hit songs "Money Can't Buy You Class," "Chic C'est La Vie," "Girl Code," “Feelin Jovani," and many more live and in person.
Countess Luann de Lesseps is one of the original cast members of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” spearheading one of the most successful franchises in television history. She recently starred in “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip,” a spin-off featuring top talent from across the franchise. Get ready for a stylish and unforgettable night with one of television’s most popular personalities!
Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $44.99 are available for purchase at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com, AXS.com, and at Shop Live! in the Hotel Lobby.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Cost: $44.99.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia- 900 Packer Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148.
For more info visit philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com. Malandain Ballet Biarritz: The Seasons
France’s prestigious Malandain Ballet Biarritz performs in Philadelphia for the very first time in The Seasons, a full-length work set to The Four Seasons, both Vivaldi’s masterpiece and the lesser-known composition of the same name by Giovanni Antonio Guido. While drastically different, both works are a celebration of nature, and this is eloquently explored in choreographer Thierry Malandain’s masterful fusion of classical and contemporary styles. “The dance carries everything, from the joy of spring to the passions of summer…just a splendid invitation to meditate on the beauty of life and the passage of time.” (Le Figaro) Don’t miss your chance to see this stunning company in a rare U.S. appearance.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Zellerbach Theatre, Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. Orchestra Concordia Free Community Concert
Orchestra Concordia and its international, award winning music director and conductor Jiannan Cheng will present a program featuring Philadelphia Orchestra bassist, Michael Franz, performing the Bass Concerto #2, by Bottesini.The concert will also include Finlandia by Sibelius and Symphony #5 by Tchaikovsky.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. May 2nd at the Radnor Middle School Auditorium.
FREE PARKING.
NO TICKETS REQUIRED.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.
WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Orchestra Concordia makes great music accessible to all!
VOTED BEST NON-PROFIT EVENT OF THE MAIN LINE AND WESTERN SUBURBS.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. School / Education. Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Orchestra Concordia. Contact Phone: 4844027710. Contact Email: orchestraconcordia@gmail.com. Cost: 0.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Radnor Middle School.
For more info visit www.orchestraconcordia.org. SPIN Philadelphia First Fridays - “Dare to Rep Philly”
Bringing the house party energy to Center City, join SPIN on the first Friday of the month for an evening of ping pong, play and endless possibilities.
SPIN's First Fridays returns to Center CIty May 2nd daring locals to play with hometown pride. This month, we're tapping into the spirit of Philly - the city we call home - bringing together hometown pride, local food and drink, and the personality, flair and quirks that make our city so iconic.
Throughout the evening play high-energy ping pong with neighbors, family and friends while enjoying live music from and mixes that represent the sounds of Center City. Enjoy flavorful food and drinks inspired by Philadelphia’s food scene which is all about bold flavors, comfort food, and a deep love for traditional and innovative food. Or try out our Brotherly Love Bites which pairs two sharable bites with two specialty handcrafted cocktails.
Witness ping pong battles between Center City's icons, participate in trivia games that will test your neighborhoo…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Demonstrate PR. Contact Phone: 267-463-4850. Contact Email: SPIN@demonstratepr.com. Cost: $10.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
211 S 15th St. Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit wearespin.com. Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery
This new exhibition at Winterthur is inspired by a 19th-century essay by William J. Wilson, a free Black journalist and educator. Interpreted by curator and historian Jonathan Michael Square, the exhibition presents—for the first time ever—the gallery imagined by Wilson.
Wilson’s essay “The Afric-American Picture Gallery” was published in 1859 under the pen name “Ethiop” as a series of installments in the Anglo-African Magazine. It describes an imagined gallery space that Ethiop has curated. He leads a tour of the artworks that both celebrate and critique the experience of free and enslaved Black Americans in the 19th century.
Square has assembled drawings, paintings, sculptures, and objects from across the Winterthur collections to represent Wilson’s gallery and Black life in the United States and across the Diaspora.
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Tours and Information. Contact Phone: 800-448-3883. Contact Email: tourinfo@winterthur.org. Cost: $25, adults; $23, seniors and students, $8 child.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Winterthur Museum, 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE.
For more info visit www.winterthur.org. The Museum for Art in Wood presents “Katie Hudnall: The Longest Distance between Two Points”
Museum for Art in Wood presents “Katie Hudnall: The Longest Distance between Two Points,” the first museum-organized solo presentation of fine woodworker Katie Hudnall’s unique and captivating work. The exhibition features a series of sculptural works and a large-scale interactive installation created from salvaged wood that captures Hudnall’s eye for the absurdly mechanical and uncanny. Curated by Jennifer-Navva Milliken, Hudnall’s unique and captivating work reveals a rare glimpse into the artist’s rich inner world.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Museum for Art in Wood. Contact Phone: 2159238000. Contact Email: info@museumforartinwood.org.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 – Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Museum for Art in Wood
141 North 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA.
For more info visit museumforartinwood.org. 2025 Walk to End Bladder Cancer
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) is pleased to announce our 2025 Walk to End Bladder Cancer registration will open Oct 1, 2024!
In-person walk events will take place in select cities throughout April and May.
REGISTER for FREE at www.bcanwalk.org
1. Build your team and start fundraising today.
2. Everyone who registers and raises $100 or more will receive the 2025 commemorative Walk T-shirt.
3. Raise $250 or more and win incentive-based prizes. The more you raise, the more valuable prize options you can select from.
4. Download the Walk with BCAN app. Take your fundraising experience on the go! Do everything from your phone that you can do in your Participant Center, plus text, post to social, and email from your phone's address book – all from the palm of your hand.
Your participation in the Walk to End Bladder Cancer accomplishes several things: Critical funds raised help BCAN raise awareness about bladder cancer, one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the U.S. provides resources fo…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Fundraisers. Runs / Walks / Marathons. Contact Phone: 301-215-9099. Contact Email: walk@bcan.org.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Warwick Township's 14th Annual Spring Cleaning Flea Market
Stop by the Warwick Township Administration Office on Saturday, May 3, between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM for the Annual Spring-Cleaning Flea Market. Browse through a treasure trove of items from 29 different sellers all in one spot! For more details, please visit www.warwickrec.com, and select the Flea Market under the "Programs" heading. We hope to see you there!
Category: Yard Sales / Garage Sales / Auctions. Contact Name: Kristen Belles. Contact Phone: 2153436100. Contact Email: kbelles@warwickbucks.gov. Cost: Free to attend.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Warwick Township Administration Building
1733 Township Greene
Jamison, PA 18929.
For more info visit warwickpa.myrec.com. Earth Day at Newlin Grist Mill
Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with our Earth Day volunteer event. Each year, we bring together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout troops, and youth groups, to work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife, protect important natural resources, and preserve the park’s plant and animal communities. Past projects have included planting trees, installing bird boxes, and stream cleanups.
We will meet to plant trees, remove invasive plant species, repair trails, and improve habitat for wetland wildlife. Groups will be scheduled for 3 hour shifts (9am-12pm or 1-4pm).
Register for a shift by emailing jshahan@newlingristmill.org.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Misc. Contact Name: Jessica Shahan. Contact Phone: 610-459-2359. Contact Email: jshahan@newlingristmill.org. Cost: Free.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Newlin Grist Mill, 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342.
For more info visit newlingristmill.org. Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class
The Spring 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run April 5 through June 7 (no class on 4/19 and 5/24).
Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep is Suzuki POP (Paper Orchestra Program). Students will build a guitar, violin, and/or viola out of everyday household items, sing, and move with their instruments. Students will have a variety of musical enrichment activities that mix arts and crafts with music. Students will do drills to start establishing a set of guitar, violin, and/or viola performing skills. Students will learn instrument and bow parts plus the famous “Twinkle Variations” on their Paper guitar, violin, and/or viola. At the end of the session, students will present a short performance to show off their instrument.
This class is designed for children ages 3-5 years.
Register NOW! Spaces are limited. https://tinyurl.com…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. School / Education. Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Temple Music Prep. Contact Phone: 215-204-1512. Contact Email: musicprep@temple.edu. Cost: $144 for 8 week session.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Temple Music Prep
1515 Market Street, Suite 501
Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Christine Lafuente - All the Blooms You Are
All the Blooms You Are, a solo exhibition of work by Christine Lafuente, opens at the Somerville Manning Gallery on April 11 and continues through May 10, 2025.
Christine Lafuente is a still life and landscape oil painter known for her masterful use of color and painterly approach. Her show title, All the Blooms You Are, is a play on the title of the classic jazz standard, “All the Things You Are” – a love song of lyrical beauty composed of metaphorical phrases such as “kiss of springtime” and “the breathless hush of evening.” These are fitting words for an artist like Lafuente who considers her paintings to be poetic responses to visual experience.
After finishing her Bryn Mawr degree, she completed the certificate program from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned her MFA at Brooklyn College. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and internationally and has been the subject of 35 solo shows and numerous group shows. Through the course of her career, she has been the recipient of many gran…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Phone: 3026520271. Contact Email: info@somervillemanning.com.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Somerville Manning Gallery, 101 Stone Block Row, Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor, Greenville, DE 19807.
For more info visit somervillemanning.com. ECO Fair
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, in partnership with the Authority of Cumberland County, presents the 18th annual ECO Fair: Artful Living, Handmade & Homegrown on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine.
ECO Fair is a free Family Day event inspired by natural and artful living, featuring local gardening clubs, including Rutgers Master Gardeners with various native and wildlife-friendly plants, locally grown herbs and vegetables for sale, handmade works of New Jersey artists, environmental organizations, Nature Trail tours, eco-friendly activities for families, live music, and more. Enjoy a beautiful spring day by walking around the WheatonArts campus.
Admission to all WheatonArts exhibits and Artist Studio demonstrations are free and open to the public for the day, part of WheatonArts’ Family Days, presented by PNC Arts Alive! Supply your zip code at the gate and receive a FREE Eco-shopping bag, courtesy of the Cumberland County Improvement Authority! One per adult, while suppli…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Lindsay Springer. Contact Phone: 856.825.6800. Contact Email: news@wheatonarts.org. Cost: Free.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
WheatonArts is located at GPS: 1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ 08332.
For more info visit www.wheatonarts.org. Hill-Physick House Annual Spring Plant Sale
PhilaLandmarks and the Hill-Physick House Garden Committee are pleased to announce the annual Spring Plant Sale. This beloved neighborhood event funds the operations of the Hill-Physick House.
We will have available hand selected herbs, house plants, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets in the Hill-Physick garden on Friday, May 2nd (10AM-5PM) and Saturday, May 3rd (10AM-4PM).
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Mackenzie Warren. Contact Phone: 2159252251. Contact Email: mwarren@philalandmarks.org. Cost: N/A.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Hill-Physick House
321 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106.
For more info visit www.philalandmarks.org. Montgomery County's Best Kept Secrets Tour
Enjoy a Montgomery County SHOPPING, FOOD & FUN ADVENTURE | April 17 thru May 3
SHOPPING | Our family-owned businesses are eager to WOW you with top-notch merchandise, one-of-a-kind items and superior customer service. To us, you are VIP!!!!!
FOOD | Enjoy everything from snacks and treats to delicious and nutritious from-scratch meals! We’ll keep you fueled throughout your shopping adventure!
FUN | Receive PERKS at every business! Games, gifts, drawings, demos, discounts and more!
TICKETS:
$12 each (Every person 13 and older needs a ticket)
$1 per ticket sold will be donated to The Superhero Project!
TICKET PURCHASE OPTIONS:
RESERVE FOR PICK UP AT A LATER TIME:
Call 570-728-1991 between 10am and 5pm (Monday thru Friday)
HAVE TICKETS MAILED:
Order at: https://krampitz-promotions.square.site/
PICK UP AT A MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUSINESS:
Email carlandsara.bestkeptsecretstour@gmail.com to receive a list of pick-up locations.
Category: Fundraisers. Yard Sales / Garage Sales / Auctions. Contact Name: Best Kept Secrets Tour Sara Krampitz. Contact Phone: 570-728-1991. Contact Email: carlandsara.bestkeptsecretstour@gmail.com. Cost: $12 Ticket is good for all 16 days. Use as often as you want.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
18 Dauphin & Lebanon County Businesses
Cressona, PA 17929.
For more info visit krampitz-promotions.square.site. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Category: Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
200 6th St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. Tadpole Transformations
It’s that exciting time of the year again when our ponds fill to the brim with squirming tadpoles!
Join Riverbend's Educators for this fascinating annual rite of spring that happens right here at Riverbend. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at the Preserve and see the tadpoles in action. This fun event is open to individuals and to families with children of all ages.
Guests will explore the preserve and visit activity stations to learn all about frogs. Depending on the weather and other natural factors, we may see a lot of tadpoles or none at all, but there will be lots to enjoy at Riverbend. Guests are encouraged to visit at their own pace and stay as long as they wish.
This event is rain or shine so please dress for the weather!
This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event:
The true cost to Riverbend to offer this educational event to the public is $10 per person. We recognize that for some families this is unaffordable. Therefore, we invite you to choose the price you wish…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Riverbend. Contact Phone: 610-527-5234. Contact Email: events@riverbendeec.org. Cost: Pay What You Wish.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Riverbend Environmental Education Center, 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035.
For more info visit riverbendeec.org. Watercolor in the Garden: Spring Observations
Learn the basics of watercolor in this 4-week seminar. During this course, you will complete one study per week, focusing on a different technique for capturing beauty in the natural world. This class will be held outside, with an inside space available in the case of inclement weather.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Misc. Contact Name: Mellany Armstrong. Contact Phone: 215.247.5777. Contact Email: mellanya@upenn.edu. Cost: Members $145; non-members $160.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens
100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118.
For more info visit www.morrisarboretum.org. “Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits” Youth Art Contest
The Greater Atlantic Partnership and Atlantic Prevention Resources proudly present The Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits Art Contest. The contest is open to middle school students in Atlantic County, grades 6-8. The schools involved will collect all artwork submissions from students before the deadline. Atlantic Prevention Resources will organize a pick-up of all student works. All submissions must be received by April 7, 2025. The top three winners will be awarded a gift card, and first place will have their art displayed on a billboard in the local community.
Featured student artwork from talented middle school students will be shown in an art exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University from April 30 to May 11, celebrating how positive actions and mindsets can lead to a fulfilling, substance-free life. The exhibit will be open to the public for all to enjoy!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Sarah Lacey. Contact Phone: 6096263805. Contact Email: sarah.lacy@stockton.edu. Cost: Free Admission.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
For more info visit static1.squarespace.com. Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! 'Bottle Dancers USA' at OCL
TOMS RIVER – L’chaim! Experience the ebullience and energy that make Jewish culture a treat and a treasure. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present performances by Bottle Dancers USA at four branches during May.
• Waretown Branch – 11 AM Saturday, May 3, 112 Main Street, (609) 693-5133
• Stafford Branch – 2 PM Saturday, May 3, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
• Jackson Branch – 2:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2 Jackson Drive, (732) 928-4400
• Upper Shores Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, (732) 793-3996
You’ll enjoy an eye-popping series of dance variations from Eastern Europe, especially the troupe’s world-renowned Bottle Dance, the awe-inspiring exercise in agility while keeping glass bottles perched and balanced atop their heads.
Brimming with spirit and athleticism, Bottle Dancers USA have spread joy around the globe through Jewish, Hasidic, Hebrew, Yiddish and Klezmer dances since 2005. They’re in constant demand at family events, reso…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ocean County Library: Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, Ocean Township NJ; Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin NJ; Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson Township NJ; Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. OCL Toms River Branch to Host 2025 Ocean County Children's Festival
TOMS RIVER – Celebrate early childhood education with art, music, entertainment and activities during the 2025 Ocean County Children’s Festival, presented by the New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host the event, 11 AM until 3 PM Saturday, May 3.
Get ready for a fun-filled time during this free, drop-in family event with programs and activities geared for young children, plus family resources and community connections.
This year’s theme is “The Wonderful World of Art.” Children can make an original piece of art to take home in the “Budding Artists’ Gallery.” Join in the interactive family sing-along with music teacher and early childhood specialist Brenda Limaldi of Musically Mindful. Stop by NJAEYC’s table for information about family resources. Step outside for more activities in the courtyard.
NJAEYC, affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children, has given accreditation to more than…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, Toms River NJ.
For more info visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Homecoming
Homecoming
Curated by Meg Wolensky
Homecoming unites 20 LGBTQIA+ artists from the Greater Philadelphia Area, exploring the comforts and complexities of queer domestic life across generations and identities. Through themes of love, resilience, and chosen family, this exhibition carves out space for queer stories to be seen, felt, and honored. Set in Lansdowne—home to one of Pennsylvania’s largest LGBTQIA+ populations—Homecoming invites viewers to reflect on the meaning of home and belonging while amplifying the voices of those who have long shaped our cultural landscape.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Lansdowne Economic Development Corp. (LEDC) (LEDC). Contact Phone: 6107454063. Contact Email: Info@LansdownesFuture.org. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
20*20 House
20 Lansdowne Court
Lansdowne, PA 19050.
For more info visit www.lansdownearts.org. Philadelphia Marketplace at Dilworth Park
Come out and support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2025! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. Along with the joyful chatter of the fountains and skating brought by the CCD, this fun shopping experience brings together vendors of all categories and product types.
Join the summer festivities every Friday and Saturday, when this group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t miss these pop up shops from May 2 through June 28, 2025 and from September 5 through October 4, 2025 from 12pm - 6pm. Find something for everyone in the family or friend group from the ever-changing list of merchants every week. Fan-favorite vendors like Lily Lough Jewelry, Fairy Greens, LuvonFire Candle Co. Harleysville Beekeeper and Skyseed Jewelry and more will be bringing their unique products to Dilworth Park again and a…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dilworth Park.
Queen & Rook Fantasy Faire Block Party
Queen & Rook’s Fantasy Faire Block Party returns on Saturday, May 3rd from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.! Get ready for a day filled with Renaissance Faire and fantasy-themed fun, featuring amazing performances, thrilling quests, delicious food, fantastic local vendors, and so much more taking over the 100 Block of South Street between S 2nd and Front Streets! This festival is free to attend with many family-friendly activities, and costumes are definitely encouraged!
More than 25 fantasy and craft vendors will transform the street into a medieval, magical escape with costumes, mead tasting, wax sealing and dipping, tarot card readings, and lots of nerdy crafts and art. Enjoy sword fighting and fire performers alongside comedians and musicians! This year, enchanting performances will take place on multiple stages both inside and out.
Queen & Rook will also have first-come, first-served table service inside where they’ll be serving up wood-fired pizzas and a fantasy-inspired food and drink including spring D&D cockt…
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Sarah Cowell. Contact Phone: (215)-995-0043. Contact Email: kscopephilly@gmail.com. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
123 South Street.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. South Street Live!
On Saturday, May 3, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. the South Street Headhouse District and Da Vinci Art Alliance will host South Street’s annual spring festival South Street Live! (formerly South Street Fest). This open street event will transform 9 blocks of South Street into a hub of energy, creativity, and community, giving visitors the opportunity to experience an entire season’s worth of festivals in one day—only on South Street!
Showcasing the dynamic spirit of Philadelphia, South Street Live! is a community rooted event offering live performances, immersive art, local vendors, and cultural experiences that highlight what makes this commercial corridor so vibrant. From west to east, South Street Live! programming will include Brauhaus Schmitz’s Maifest, Free Comic Book Day, South Street Vinyl Block Party, Nocturnal Takeover, The Sustainability Center, Artist Row, The Cultural Hub, Plaza Jawn, Queen & Rook’s Fantasy Renn Faire.
Whether you’re coming to shop, eat, dance, or explore, South Street Live!…
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Sarah Cowell. Contact Phone: (215) 413-3713. Contact Email: kscopephilly@gmail.com. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
South Street.
For more info visit www.southstreetlive.info. South Street Live!
On Saturday, May 3, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. the South Street Headhouse District and Da Vinci Art Alliance will host South Street’s annual spring festival South Street Live! (formerly South Street Fest). This open street event will transform 9 blocks of South Street into a hub of energy, creativity, and community, giving visitors the opportunity to experience an entire season’s worth of festivals in one day—only on South Street!
Showcasing the dynamic spirit of Philadelphia, South Street Live! is a community rooted event offering live performances, immersive art, local vendors, and cultural experiences that highlight what makes this commercial corridor so vibrant.
From west to east, South Street Live! programming will include:
Brauhaus Schmitz’s Maifest, Free Comic Book Day, South Street Vinyl Block Party, Nocturnal Takeover, The Sustainability Center, Artist Row, The Cultural Hub, Plaza Jawn, Queen & Rook’s Fantasy Renn Faire.
Whether you’re coming to shop, eat, dance, or explore, South Street…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Festivals / Parades. Misc. Contact Name: Sarah Cowell. Contact Phone: 215-617-4543. Contact Email: kscopephilly@gmail.com. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
100 South Street to 800 South Street.
For more info visit www.southstreetlive.info. Morris Arboretum & Gardens Garden Highlights Tour
Our knowledgeable guides will design a tour around the interests of the attendees. Every tour is different, so come back as many times as you’d like. Meet at the Widener Welcome Center. Free with general admission. Get more information at morrisarb.org/tours or call 215.247.5777 ext 157.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Mellany Armstrong. Contact Phone: 215.247.5777. Contact Email: mellanya@upenn.edu. Cost: $0 to $20.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19118.
For more info visit www.morrisarb.org. 2025 Down & Derby Wine Festival
South Jersey’s most anticipated wine festival is back! The Fourth Annual Down & Derby Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 2 PM – 7 PM at Veterans Island in Cooper River Park. Hosted by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Visit South Jersey, this exciting event will bring together the finest local wineries, live entertainment, delicious food, and derby-themed festivities.
Attendees will enjoy tastings of over 20 award-winning wines from South Jersey’s top wineries, all while immersing themselves in the lively spirit of the Kentucky Derby. With GoodMan Fiske Band and The Lally Brothers Band performing live, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable day of music, food, games, and more!
“Every year, the Down & Derby Wine Festival grows bigger and better. This year’s lineup of wineries and entertainment sets the bar even higher, and we can’t wait to show visitors why South Jersey is a premier destination for wine and culture.” shares Michael P. Snyder, Director of Opera…
Contact Name: Michael Snyder. Contact Phone: (609) 220 - 0283. Contact Email: mike@visitsouthjersey.com. Cost: ● General Admission: $35 Includes tastings of 20 wines, access to live music, food trucks, and all festival activities. ● VIP Admission: $110 Includes everything in General Admission, plus access to the exclusive VIP tent, special food, a VIP gift, and more. ● Designated Driver Ticket: $15 A special rate for those who are ensuring everyone has a safe and fun experience.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Veterans Island in Cooper River Park.
For more info visit visitsouthjersey.com. Celebrate 150 Years of Service to Literacy at the OCL Tuckerton Branch
TUCKERTON – At this time in 1875, Tuckerton residents marveled at the opening of the borough’s first library. The population and the scenery have changed but the structure and the mission remain as solid as ever. Join in the Tuckerton Library Association’s 150th Anniversary Celebration, 2 until 5 PM Saturday, May 3 in the Ocean County Library Tuckerton Branch.
Enjoy an afternoon filled with activities as TLA marks 150 years of “Inspiring Readers.” View a video of Tuckerton Library history, take a tour of the facility, be amazed and amused by a balloon artist, let a glitter tattoo artists give you a dazzling look, refresh yourself at a food truck and an ice cream truck and take home free souvenirs.
The Tuckerton Library’s origins date back to the mid-1800s when Louisa Willet Pharo and Eliza Pharo established the Reading Society and Book Lending service in the Quaker Meeting House. The first Tuckerton Library Association organized and built the facility in 1875.
The actual structure moved by truck to…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Avenue, Tuckerton NJ.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Live Music at the Vineyard!
Live Music at the Vineyard!
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
On selected Saturdays and/or Sundays, 2pm to 6pm (or as posted).
Enjoy performances from local artists. Check the website for complete details: performances and schedule subject to changes. No cover charge.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tasting Room. Contact Phone: 215-493-6500. Contact Email: support@crossingvineyards.com. Cost: No cover charge.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Crossing Vineyards & Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road
Washington Crossing, PA.
For more info visit www.crossingvineyards.com. Malandain Ballet Biarritz: The Seasons
France’s prestigious Malandain Ballet Biarritz performs in Philadelphia for the very first time in The Seasons, a full-length work set to The Four Seasons, both Vivaldi’s masterpiece and the lesser-known composition of the same name by Giovanni Antonio Guido. While drastically different, both works are a celebration of nature, and this is eloquently explored in choreographer Thierry Malandain’s masterful fusion of classical and contemporary styles. “The dance carries everything, from the joy of spring to the passions of summer…just a splendid invitation to meditate on the beauty of life and the passage of time.” (Le Figaro) Don’t miss your chance to see this stunning company in a rare U.S. appearance.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Zellerbach Theatre, Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes
The Spring 2025 term of Beginning Guitar for Kids will be April 5 through June 7 (no class on 4/19 and 5/24), Saturdays at 3pm.
This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles!
Students must provide their own acoustic guitars and tuners.
This class is designed for students ages 8-15
Spaces are limited - Register NOW! tinyurl.com/TempleGuitar4Kids
Classes are held at Temple University Center City (1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia – Across from Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park)
Easy access via SEPTA - iseptaphilly.com (regional rail, subway, bus) and we offer discounted parking!
Visit boyer.temple.edu/musicprep, email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215.204.1512 for more info!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Temple Music Prep. Contact Phone: 215-204-1512. Contact Email: musicprep@temple.edu. Cost: $144 for 8 week session.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Temple Music Prep
1515 Market Street, Suite 501
Philadelphia, PA 19102.
Guitar for Busy Adults Classes
The Spring 2025 term of Guitar for Busy Adults Classes will be held April 5 through June 7 (no classes on 4/19 and 5/24), Saturdays at 4pm.
This class is designed for adults (ages 16+)
This class offers beginning students an introduction to the guitar. Classes will address the fundamentals of finger picking and flat picking styles and introduce other techniques used in a wide variety of styles. Students will learn how to read music, accompany songs, and explore the basics of improvisation, songwriting and more! Students must provide their own acoustic guitars and tuners.
Register NOW! Spaces are limited. https://tinyurl.com/Guitar4BusyAdults
Classes are held at Temple University Center City (1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia – Across from Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park)
Easy access via SEPTA - iseptaphilly.com (regional rail, subway, bus) and we offer discounted parking!
Visit boyer.temple.edu/musicprep, email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215.204.1512 for more info!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Temple Music Prep. Contact Phone: 215-204-1512. Contact Email: musicprep@temple.edu. Cost: $195 for 8 week session.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Temple Music Prep
1515 Market Street, Suite 501
Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Spring Ting
Join the American Swedish Historical Museum (ASHM) for this fundraising dinner to celebrate our 2025 Outstanding Achievement Award Honoree, Swedish jazz musician Oskar Stenmark, plus—new for 2025—a live auction! Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a buffet dinner by Jeffery A. Miller Catering, as well as live music from acoustic duo “Take Two.”
The silent and live auctions feature experiences in Philadelphia and beyond (including Scandinavian stays!), Swedish glass and antiques, artwork, basket bundles, and even a working sauna! The Spring Ting Dinner and Auction raises critical funding for exhibitions and educational programs at ASHM.
Seating is limited; RSVP by April 25, 2024. The event is cocktail attire. Tickets begin at $125 for members and $150 for non-members.
To learn more and to register visit: https://www.americanswedish.org/events/spring-ting-0.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Fundraisers. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: American Swedish Historical Museum. Contact Phone: 2153891776. Contact Email: info@americanswedish.org. Cost: 125-1500.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
American Swedish Historical Museum
1900 Pattison Ave
Philadelphia, 19145 PA.
For more info visit www.americanswedish.org. Develop English Conversation Skills at the OCL Lakewood Branch
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP – Expand your mastery of the English language in an enjoyable, casual setting at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch. Two-hour English Conversation Groups meet at 6:30 PM every Monday. Sessions will also take place at 10 AM every Saturday beginning April 5.
Adults who want to practice speaking English are welcome to join our conversation groups. Strengthen your skills by discussing various topics of interest with the group. Lakewood community volunteers with backgrounds in education lead the talks.
For dates and times of this free drop-in program series, please visit https://tinyurl.com/OclLKEng, stop by the OCL Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, or call (732) 363-1435, extension 2100.
El grupo de conversación de ingles para adultos se reúnen para practicar ingles; todos los lunes a las 6:30pm y además una nueva sesión comenzara el 5 de abril del 2025 a las 10 am. Eres bienvenido a unirte a las dos sesiones. Va ser dirigido por un voluntario comunitario. Si tienes alguna p…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood Township NJ.
For more info visit tinyurlcom. The Poettes play their music on luxury sailboat on the Delaware River, May 3
THE POETTES
SET SAIL ON THE DELAWARE
ABOARD FIRST LIGHT TO CELEBRATE SPRING!
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 6:30-7:30PM
The indie rock band, THE POETTES get ready to play their first gig aboard a boat! FIRST LIGHT, Philadelphia’s luxury charter sailboat, will take to the waters of the Delaware River before sunset on Saturday, May 3, 2025 with The Poettes aboard. Sailing adjacent to Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106— The Poettes will take the deck for an hour-long celebration of live original music and springtime. Landlubbers can enjoy the free concert from 6:30-7:30pm on May 3 before First Light and The Poettes head back to shore. There is no cover charge! (Rain date: May 10, 2025.)
The Poettes come from a long lineage of fun, upbeat party rock. The genesis of The Poettes comes from the fusion of original poetry and music that was Edgar Allen & The Poettes, 1995-2005. After 20 years of hibernation and marinating, isn’t it time to hear The Poet…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Festivals / Parades. Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Michelle Pauls. Contact Phone: 2679791753. Contact Email: pauls.michelle@gmail.com. Cost: Free.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
On the Delaware River, near Spruce Street Harbor Park.
For more info visit www.poettesmusic.com. Overnight at Adventure Aquarium
Sleep under the Sea Stars at Adventure Aquarium! Get a look at the exhibits after dark and meet the hippos in the morning! **This event runs from 7PM May 3rd to 8AM May 4th**.
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Amy Durkin. Contact Phone: 856-365-0352. Contact Email: adurkin@aquaticsciences.org. Cost: 80$.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM.
Adventure Aquarium.
For more info visit aquaticsciences.org. Quintessence Theatre presents The Return of Benjamin Lay
Benjamin Lay - shepherd, sailor, revolutionary, and the British Empire’s first revolutionary abolitionist - returns from the grave almost 300 years after his death, as feisty and unpredictable as ever. The 4ft “David” confronts the “Goliath” of slavery as he demands once again to be readmitted into the Quaker community that disowned him for ideas considered dangerous and disruptive. How far will he go to share his prophetic vision knowing the cost of protest? Sweeping across the centuries and continents, The Return of Benjamin Lay is a hallucinatory exploration of the list of a radical who became one of the earliest revolutionary abolitionists.
The award-winning London production, “an important groundbreaking play” (Closeup Culture), by decorated playwright Naomi Wallace and historian Marcus Rediker, features “a riveting performance by Mark Povinelli” (Broadway World), direction by Royal Shakespeare Company Honorary Associate Ron Daniels, and set design by the acclaimed Riccardo Hernandez. The play crosses t…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Quintessence Theatre. Contact Phone: 2159874450. Contact Email: BoxOffice@QTGrep.org. Cost: $25-$60.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quintessence at The Sedgwick Theater (7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119).
For more info visit www.quintessencetheatre.org. The Colonial Theatre presents Shannon Curtis: 80s Kids
Shannon and Jamie are crisscrossing the country once again on their mission of MAXIMUM JOY — and this time they’re bringing the 80s with them!
When their 2023 album “Good to Me” started gaining traction internationally, synthpop spouses Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill were faced with an unexpected question: how to extend their typical one-year album cycle while not stopping making recordings together?
Their answer was to start working their way down a list that they’d been keeping since they met in the early 2000s — of songs from their 1980s childhoods that they thought it might be fun to someday record their own versions of.
But where most artists attempt to put their own spin on cover songs, Curtis and Hill took an intentionally different approach: they attempted to recreate as closely as possible the feeling in the original recordings.
The one twist: Curtis would be lending her soaring alto to a collection of songs sung originally by men.
The result is an album of reverent renditions of all-time classic…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: The Colonial Theatre. Contact Phone: (610) 917-1228. Contact Email: info@thecolonialtheatre.com. Cost: $35-40.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Colonial Theatre (227 Bridge Street. Phoenixville, PA 19460).
For more info visit thecolonialtheatre.com. Festival at the Mann
Experience Jennifer Archibald’s full-length world premiere of Maslow’s Peak at our annual Festival at the Mann, May 2-3!
Jennifer Archibald, hailed by The Philadelphia Inquirer for her “sleek, lovely, highly athletic” choreography, debuts a daring full-length world premiere inspired by the classic novel Lord of the Flies. With a visionary team of international artists including award-winning director and designer Guy de Lancey, this powerful exploration of human nature and survival will transform the Mann’s stage like never before.
Secure your seats with a new flat-rate $25 ticket and experience the Mann like never before! For a luxury experience, secure one of our new Ticket Packages that will bring you closer to the company and help bring productions like Maslow’s Peak to life. Bring a picnic and immerse yourself in pre-show performances by local artists, live music, and family-friendly fun – all set against the stunning Philadelphia skyline.
Maslow’s Peak has been supported by The Pew Center for A…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Rachel Core. Contact Phone: 215-225-5389. Contact Email: rcore@balletx.org. Cost: $25.00.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
TD Pavilion at the Mann, 5201 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131.
For more info visit eventvesta.com. Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic
Jason Bishop brings his cutting-edge magic and illusions to the Pocono Mountains for an extended run of shows. Bishop will perform multiple large-scale illusions, bring audience volunteers on stage. he'll turn a $1 into a $50 and give it to a lucky audience member to keep and even perform a trick with his dog Gizmo! All of this is performed with Jason's unique humor that has audiences laughing as much as they applaud. Make your vacation or night out more magical and memorable by getting tickets to see one of today's best Illusionists live in a show that's one of the best things to do in the Poconos!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Kim Hess. Contact Email: jasonbishopmagic@gmail.com. Cost: $35-50.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
Camelback Resort
301 Resort Drive
Tannersville PA 18372.
For more info visit www.tickettailor.com. Take Me Out to the Ballgame
A delightful evening of choral music performed by the Philomusica Chorale, exploring the connections between song and sport. Philomusica is celebrating its 45th year of community performances featuring singers from throughout the Delaware Valley. Their repertoire showcases the chorale's versatility, singing works that represent major periods in western music: Renaissance, Classical, Romantic, early 20th to 21st century, from Baroque to Broadway. Open reception to follow.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Julia Shoff. Contact Phone: 215-859-9176. Contact Email: juliashoff@gmail.com. Cost: $25 advance, $35 at door; students under 15 are free.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church
8855 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118.
For more info visit philomusicachorale.org. Bruh Man - Saturday Night Jokes
Bar None Entertainment is thrilled to present Saturday Night Jokes, featuring the hilarious headliner Reginald "Bruh Man" Ballard from the iconic show "Martin." With over two decades of experience, Reginald is a world-renowned performer who has electrified audiences on HBO's Def Comedy Jam and BET's Comic View. His impressive television career includes unforgettable roles in films like "Class Act" and "Menace II Society," as well as standout appearances in beloved series such as "The Parkers," "Sister, Sister," "Malcolm & Eddie," Las Vegas" "Weeds," "The Bernie Mac Show," "ER," and "NCIS," among many others. Don’t miss your chance to see this comedy legend live!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Grand Opera House. Contact Phone: 302.652.5577. Cost: $52.00.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Grand Opera House, 818 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
For more info visit www.thegrandwilmington.org. Malandain Ballet Biarritz: The Seasons
France’s prestigious Malandain Ballet Biarritz performs in Philadelphia for the very first time in The Seasons, a full-length work set to The Four Seasons, both Vivaldi’s masterpiece and the lesser-known composition of the same name by Giovanni Antonio Guido. While drastically different, both works are a celebration of nature, and this is eloquently explored in choreographer Thierry Malandain’s masterful fusion of classical and contemporary styles. “The dance carries everything, from the joy of spring to the passions of summer…just a splendid invitation to meditate on the beauty of life and the passage of time.” (Le Figaro) Don’t miss your chance to see this stunning company in a rare U.S. appearance.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Zellerbach Theatre, Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. Art Festival, Celebrate 21 Years of Art in Lansdowne - May 4, 2025
Join us for the 21st Annual Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 12–6 PM. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature 70+ juried artists, live music, performances, kids’ activities, food trucks, and a beer garden.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Name: Lansdowne Economic Development Corp. (LEDC) (LEDC). Contact Phone: 6107454063. Contact Email: Info@LansdownesFuture.org. Cost: 0.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 12:00 AM – 6:00 AM.
30 N Lansdowne Ave.
Paws & Feet 5k Run/ Walk & Doggie Fun Day
Animal Welfare Association’s signature event, the Paws & Feet 5k Run/Walk and Doggie Fun Day is an annual fundraising event celebrating the unbreakable bond between humans and their pets.
It’s a day full of fun activities for the whole family, including your furry best friends! We’ll have live entertainment, local small business vendors, children’s activities, food and drink from local favorites, and more.
Run, Walk or Ramble
You can sign up to run in our 5k and go for a personal best time, or take it easy as you walk the distance with your pup and enjoy the morning.
If you’re not up for a full 5k, you can take part in our shorter Rescue Ramble, focused on fun for all. Be sure to dress up your pet (and yourself) for a chance to win our costume contest.
Proceeds from the event go directly to funding AWA’s lifesaving programs, which touch tens of thousands in our community each year.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Festivals / Parades. Fundraisers. Runs / Walks / Marathons. Contact Name: Animal Welfare Association. Contact Phone: 856-424-2288. Contact Email: jaimem@awanj.org. Cost: $0 - $40.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Cooper River Park
N. Park Dr.
Pennsauken, NJ 08109.
For more info visit www.awanj.org. Christine Lafuente - All the Blooms You Are
All the Blooms You Are, a solo exhibition of work by Christine Lafuente, opens at the Somerville Manning Gallery on April 11 and continues through May 10, 2025.
Christine Lafuente is a still life and landscape oil painter known for her masterful use of color and painterly approach. Her show title, All the Blooms You Are, is a play on the title of the classic jazz standard, “All the Things You Are” – a love song of lyrical beauty composed of metaphorical phrases such as “kiss of springtime” and “the breathless hush of evening.” These are fitting words for an artist like Lafuente who considers her paintings to be poetic responses to visual experience.
After finishing her Bryn Mawr degree, she completed the certificate program from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned her MFA at Brooklyn College. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and internationally and has been the subject of 35 solo shows and numerous group shows. Through the course of her career, she has been the recipient of many gran…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Phone: 3026520271. Contact Email: info@somervillemanning.com.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Somerville Manning Gallery, 101 Stone Block Row, Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor, Greenville, DE 19807.
For more info visit somervillemanning.com. Plant Problems? 'Ask a Master Gardener' at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – All ready for spring planting? Set up your garden with free help from trained professionals. “Ask a Rutgers Master Gardener” at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, beginning at 10 AM Monday, March 10.
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will be available from 10 AM until 12 noon every second and fourth Monday of each month through November 10, excluding Memorial Day.
Diagnostic clinics will take place March 10, March 24, April 14, April 28, May 12, May 19, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22, October 13, October 27 and November 10.
They’re ready to answer any and all questions to help you create a healthy, robust garden. Bring photos or specimens of insects, plants, shrubs and trees for identification, diagnosis and recommendations.
Rutgers Master Gardeners are trained, certified volunteers who help Rutgers Cooperative Extension staffers in providing research-based information on sustainable horticultural practices to…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: 7323496200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin NJ.
For more info visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Category: Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
200 6th St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. “Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits” Youth Art Contest
The Greater Atlantic Partnership and Atlantic Prevention Resources proudly present The Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits Art Contest. The contest is open to middle school students in Atlantic County, grades 6-8. The schools involved will collect all artwork submissions from students before the deadline. Atlantic Prevention Resources will organize a pick-up of all student works. All submissions must be received by April 7, 2025. The top three winners will be awarded a gift card, and first place will have their art displayed on a billboard in the local community.
Featured student artwork from talented middle school students will be shown in an art exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University from April 30 to May 11, celebrating how positive actions and mindsets can lead to a fulfilling, substance-free life. The exhibit will be open to the public for all to enjoy!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Sarah Lacey. Contact Phone: 6096263805. Contact Email: sarah.lacy@stockton.edu. Cost: Free Admission.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
For more info visit static1.squarespace.com. Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! 'Bottle Dancers USA' at OCL
TOMS RIVER – L’chaim! Experience the ebullience and energy that make Jewish culture a treat and a treasure. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present performances by Bottle Dancers USA at four branches during May.
• Waretown Branch – 11 AM Saturday, May 3, 112 Main Street, (609) 693-5133
• Stafford Branch – 2 PM Saturday, May 3, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
• Jackson Branch – 2:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2 Jackson Drive, (732) 928-4400
• Upper Shores Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, (732) 793-3996
You’ll enjoy an eye-popping series of dance variations from Eastern Europe, especially the troupe’s world-renowned Bottle Dance, the awe-inspiring exercise in agility while keeping glass bottles perched and balanced atop their heads.
Brimming with spirit and athleticism, Bottle Dancers USA have spread joy around the globe through Jewish, Hasidic, Hebrew, Yiddish and Klezmer dances since 2005. They’re in constant demand at family events, reso…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ocean County Library: Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, Ocean Township NJ; Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin NJ; Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson Township NJ; Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Candle Con
For Candle Lovers Only! Candle Con returns on Sunday, May 4th from 12:00pm – 6:00pm at Location 215: 990 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Candle Con is a curated shopping experience held the week before Mother’s Day in Philadelphia to celebrate the Black Candle Community. Shop for Mothers Day gifts, have a family day, or a fun girl/guy outing at Candle Con. Enjoy 40 +Black Vendors, 2 rooms of black businesses, photo activations, custom jewelry bar, free wine tasting, non-alcoholic beverages, sweets, and DJ sets. Curated by All Black Everything Pop Up, an award-winning service based brand that curates commerce spaces introducing ALL nationalities to dope black businesses, shoppers will support national Black companies as well as local small businesses. It's going to be LIT! General Admission is $15 or 2 for $20.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Festivals / Parades. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Sports and Recreation. Yard Sales / Garage Sales / Auctions. Misc. Contact Name: Meeka. Contact Email: meekajohnson@gmail.com. Cost: $15.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Location 215
990 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132.
For more info visit blacksoulsummer.com. Homecoming
Homecoming
Curated by Meg Wolensky
Homecoming unites 20 LGBTQIA+ artists from the Greater Philadelphia Area, exploring the comforts and complexities of queer domestic life across generations and identities. Through themes of love, resilience, and chosen family, this exhibition carves out space for queer stories to be seen, felt, and honored. Set in Lansdowne—home to one of Pennsylvania’s largest LGBTQIA+ populations—Homecoming invites viewers to reflect on the meaning of home and belonging while amplifying the voices of those who have long shaped our cultural landscape.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Lansdowne Economic Development Corp. (LEDC) (LEDC). Contact Phone: 6107454063. Contact Email: Info@LansdownesFuture.org. Cost: 0.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
20*20 House
20 Lansdowne Court
Lansdowne, PA 19050.
For more info visit www.lansdownearts.org. Lansdowne arts on the Avenue
Designed to showcase Lansdowne’s ongoing commitment to the arts, the Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival annually features 70+ juried artists, live music, performances, demonstrations, activities for the kids, food trucks and a beer garden.
Founded in 2003 by the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation, the festival now celebrates 21 years of showcasing art and crafts in Delaware County. The 21st anniversary event is scheduled for Sunday, May 4th, 2025, from 12pm-6pm. The festival is free to the public.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Contact Name: Lansdowne Economic Development Corp. (LEDC) (LEDC). Contact Phone: 6107454063. Contact Email: Info@LansdownesFuture.org. Cost: 0.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
30 N Lansdowne AVE.
For more info visit www.lansdowneartsontheavenue.com. Literature to Life: The Latehomecomer
2024-2025 NEA Big Read Selection
The impossible happens every day in the life of a refugee. Driven to tell her family's experience—and the history of the Hmong people—Kao Kalia Yang’s The Latehomecomer shares her search for a place to call home. Traveling through the war-torn jungles of Laos to a refugee camp in Thailand, Yang’s family eventually immigrated to America. Brought to life by Hmong actress Gaosong Heu, this acclaimed memoir explores how a quiet girl struggling to learn English became a self-empowered young woman claiming her voice to tell the untold story of her people.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. Morris Arboretum & Gardens Garden Highlights Tour
Our knowledgeable guides will design a tour around the interests of the attendees. Every tour is different, so come back as many times as you’d like. Meet at the Widener Welcome Center. Free with general admission. Get more information at morrisarb.org/tours or call 215.247.5777 ext 157.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Mellany Armstrong. Contact Phone: 215.247.5777. Contact Email: mellanya@upenn.edu. Cost: $0 to $20.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19118.
For more info visit www.morrisarb.org. Live Music at the Vineyard!
Live Music at the Vineyard!
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
On selected Saturdays and/or Sundays, 2pm to 6pm (or as posted).
Enjoy performances from local artists. Check the website for complete details: performances and schedule subject to changes. No cover charge.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tasting Room. Contact Phone: 215-493-6500. Contact Email: support@crossingvineyards.com. Cost: No cover charge.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Crossing Vineyards & Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road
Washington Crossing, PA.
For more info visit www.crossingvineyards.com. Terrapin Puppet Theatre: The Paper Escaper
What happens when a book character tries to escape? Benny, the plucky puppet in The Paper Escaper, knows they are destined for greater things than a simple pop-up book. But in a world that’s trying to squash Benny between its pages – from a monstrous chomping sketchpad to a disillusioned illustrator – they’ll need the help of a surprising new friend to achieve their dreams. With striking visuals, brilliant puppetry and dynamic original music, Australia’s Terrapin Puppet Theatre makes its Philadelphia debut in this nonverbal story of determination, friendship and the power of following your own path.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Harold Prince Theatre, Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. Delaware County Symphony Presents The Planets Symphony Concert
Holst’s monumental masterpiece, The Planets forms the centerpiece of this celebratory program on Sunday, May 4 in Neumann University’s Meagher Theater. Also on the program is the winner of the Delaware County Symphony Youth Concerto Competition, Kwanyun Loo.
The concert opens with a flourish of theatrical drama in Louise Farrenc’s Overture No. 1. Next, cellist Kwanyun Loo, winner of the Youth Concerto Competition and a Diploma Candidate and Fellow at the Curtis Institute of Music, takes the stage to perform Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations, Op. 33. The second half of the program features Gustav Holst’s The Planets, a sweeping, celestial journey through our solar system. For this grand finale, the Delaware County Symphony will perform at its fullest and most resplendent.
Find out more about the pieces featured at this concert by attending Meet the Music, a free, pre-concert lecture presented by Neumann University Music Professor, Dr. Richard Sayers, at 2:00 PM.
The Planets Symphony Concert will be presented…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Box Office Manager. Contact Email: delcosymph@gmail.com. Cost: $25.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Neumann University- Meagher Theater.
For more info visit www.dcsmusic.org. Dirty Sock Funtime Band: FREE Outdoor Concert
Get ready! The Dirty Sock Funtime Band (DSFB) makes its Penn Live Arts debut in a wild, musical comedy show where anything (and we mean anything) can happen. Join the adventures of rock n’ roll best buds Mike and Stephen, their band, The Dirty Socks, and a pink-haired sidekick, as they take on kid-sized challenges with big-sized imaginations. Seen on Nick Jr. and PBS, the DSFB is celebrating 20 years of entertaining families with live-action comedy, animated videos, puppetry and singalongs. This FREE concert on our Outdoor Plaza promises the “most innovative and imaginative children’s music ever!” (MTV).
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. 360 ALLSTARS
Spinning circles around the competition, 360 ALLSTARS makes its Philadelphia debut with a dream team of world champion athletes and artists showing off their mad skills in freestyle basketball, BMX, breaking, acrobatics and more. With sold-out runs on Broadway and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this supercharged urban circus puts the thrill of extreme sports centerstage, backed by a pulse-pumping, live-looped soundtrack. “From basketballs to B-boys to BMXs and unicycles, everything spins at speed in this dizzying show that melds street culture with circus spectacle to make your seat shake,” so don’t miss this “wildly impressive” smash hit. (The Guardian).
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Zellerbach Theatre, Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. Gladwyne Free Library Spring Cocktail Party and Auction
Join us in celebration of the Gladwyne Free Library!
The library is owned and operated by the residents of Gladwyne in partnership with Lower Merion Township. An operating cost of approximately $125,000 per year is supported completely through the patronage of local residents and businesses.
There will be a raffle and silent auction to raise money for the library. Hearty hors d'oeuvres and dessert will be served along with specialty drinks, beer, wine, & soft drinks. Must be 21+ to attend.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Fundraisers. Contact Email: gladwyneboard@lmls.org.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Gladwyne, PA.
For more info visit interland3.donorperfect.net. Develop English Conversation Skills at the OCL Lakewood Branch
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP – Expand your mastery of the English language in an enjoyable, casual setting at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch. Two-hour English Conversation Groups meet at 6:30 PM every Monday. Sessions will also take place at 10 AM every Saturday beginning April 5.
Adults who want to practice speaking English are welcome to join our conversation groups. Strengthen your skills by discussing various topics of interest with the group. Lakewood community volunteers with backgrounds in education lead the talks.
For dates and times of this free drop-in program series, please visit https://tinyurl.com/OclLKEng, stop by the OCL Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, or call (732) 363-1435, extension 2100.
El grupo de conversación de ingles para adultos se reúnen para practicar ingles; todos los lunes a las 6:30pm y además una nueva sesión comenzara el 5 de abril del 2025 a las 10 am. Eres bienvenido a unirte a las dos sesiones. Va ser dirigido por un voluntario comunitario. Si tienes alguna p…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood Township NJ.
For more info visit tinyurlcom. Quintessence Theatre presents The Return of Benjamin Lay
Benjamin Lay - shepherd, sailor, revolutionary, and the British Empire’s first revolutionary abolitionist - returns from the grave almost 300 years after his death, as feisty and unpredictable as ever. The 4ft “David” confronts the “Goliath” of slavery as he demands once again to be readmitted into the Quaker community that disowned him for ideas considered dangerous and disruptive. How far will he go to share his prophetic vision knowing the cost of protest? Sweeping across the centuries and continents, The Return of Benjamin Lay is a hallucinatory exploration of the list of a radical who became one of the earliest revolutionary abolitionists.
The award-winning London production, “an important groundbreaking play” (Closeup Culture), by decorated playwright Naomi Wallace and historian Marcus Rediker, features “a riveting performance by Mark Povinelli” (Broadway World), direction by Royal Shakespeare Company Honorary Associate Ron Daniels, and set design by the acclaimed Riccardo Hernandez. The play crosses t…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Quintessence Theatre. Contact Phone: 2159874450. Contact Email: BoxOffice@QTGrep.org. Cost: $25-$60.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quintessence at The Sedgwick Theater (7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119).
For more info visit www.quintessencetheatre.org. Ocean County Library's Centennial is Here and You're Why We're Celebrating!
TOMS RIVER – Get ready for fun and memorable moments throughout 2025 as the Ocean County Library marks its 100th birthday. Celebrations will unfold at all 21 branches and reading centers as we proceed toward September 19, the Library’s centennial date. Among the highlights:
• Limited Edition Library Cards – Stop by any branch to receive your 100th Anniversary commemorative card, available in three designs. Current cardholders, please note that your OCL barcode will change if you opt for a new card. Not a Library member yet? Here is the perfect opportunity to sign up and discover everything that the Ocean County Library has to offer. They’re available now!
• 100 Prizes for 100 Years – Patrons of all ages who attend OCL programs will be offered raffle tickets for a chance to win fun prizes. Ten prizes will be given away on the 19th of each month through August. All runner-up tickets will be carried over to the next month’s drawing. On September 19, we’ll give away 30 prizes. Mobile Library borrowers and B…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: 7323496200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street, Toms River NJ.
For more info visit theoceancountylibrary.org. 360 ALLSTARS
Spinning circles around the competition, 360 ALLSTARS makes its Philadelphia debut with a dream team of world champion athletes and artists showing off their mad skills in freestyle basketball, BMX, breaking, acrobatics and more. With sold-out runs on Broadway and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this supercharged urban circus puts the thrill of extreme sports centerstage, backed by a pulse-pumping, live-looped soundtrack. “From basketballs to B-boys to BMXs and unicycles, everything spins at speed in this dizzying show that melds street culture with circus spectacle to make your seat shake,” so don’t miss this “wildly impressive” smash hit. (The Guardian).
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Zellerbach Theatre, Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. Christine Lafuente - All the Blooms You Are
All the Blooms You Are, a solo exhibition of work by Christine Lafuente, opens at the Somerville Manning Gallery on April 11 and continues through May 10, 2025.
Christine Lafuente is a still life and landscape oil painter known for her masterful use of color and painterly approach. Her show title, All the Blooms You Are, is a play on the title of the classic jazz standard, “All the Things You Are” – a love song of lyrical beauty composed of metaphorical phrases such as “kiss of springtime” and “the breathless hush of evening.” These are fitting words for an artist like Lafuente who considers her paintings to be poetic responses to visual experience.
After finishing her Bryn Mawr degree, she completed the certificate program from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned her MFA at Brooklyn College. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and internationally and has been the subject of 35 solo shows and numerous group shows. Through the course of her career, she has been the recipient of many gran…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Phone: 3026520271. Contact Email: info@somervillemanning.com.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Somerville Manning Gallery, 101 Stone Block Row, Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor, Greenville, DE 19807.
For more info visit somervillemanning.com. Drawing Trees, Exploring Tree Forms
What better way to herald the coming of spring than to draw outdoors, and where a more magical place to do it than within the majestic trees of Morris Arboretum & Gardens? This class, held on four Mondays, explores basic concepts designed to facilitate drawing for beginners and accomplished artists alike. Simply put: we use the trees to learn how to draw.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Misc. Contact Name: Mellany Armstrong. Contact Phone: 215.247.5777. Contact Email: mellanya@upenn.edu. Cost: Members $150; non-members $165.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens
100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118.
For more info visit www.morrisarboretum.org. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Category: Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
200 6th St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. Veterans Tribute Grows at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch
WARETOWN – A year ago, a small photo array in the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch honored several former military members in honor of Veterans Day. Today, thanks to community members who have added to it, the display fills an entire wall and is still growing.
Branch Manager Jennifer Lennon placed the first photos before Veterans Day 2023, a gesture for family members and friends who “wore the colors.” It caught the attention of patrons, visitors and neighbors who asked if they might contribute.
“We still have people coming in and taking time to look over the pictures,” Jennifer said. “They ask if everyone is local. Some ask to be added. It makes me happy every time it happens.”
There now are 55 images of local wartime and peacetime veterans, five times the size of the original display, complete with names, branches, and theaters of operation.
“I grew up in a military family. My dad, uncle and grandfather all served. So I have always had a very healthy respect for the military and its traditions,”…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: 7323496200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, Township of Ocean NJ.
For more info visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Literature to Life: The Latehomecomer
2024-2025 NEA Big Read Selection
The impossible happens every day in the life of a refugee. Driven to tell her family's experience—and the history of the Hmong people—Kao Kalia Yang’s The Latehomecomer shares her search for a place to call home. Traveling through the war-torn jungles of Laos to a refugee camp in Thailand, Yang’s family eventually immigrated to America. Brought to life by Hmong actress Gaosong Heu, this acclaimed memoir explores how a quiet girl struggling to learn English became a self-empowered young woman claiming her voice to tell the untold story of her people.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. Spring WeePlay
WeePlay an Adult and child program
**MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO ATTEND**
WeePlay an Adult and child program
Monday & Friday Mornings
March 31 - May 23
10:30 AM - NOON
NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY
1600 DELAWARE Avenue Cape May, NJ
FEE (8 WEEK SESSION):
$50 for 1 Day Per Week (Monday or Friday)
$90 for 2 Days Per Week (Monday and Friday)
To register or for more information,
visit www.capemaycity.com or call (609) 780-0077.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Sports and Recreation. Misc. Contact Phone: 609-884-9565. Cost: $50-90.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Nature Center of Cape May
1600 Delaware Avenue
Cape May, NJ 08204.
Terrapin Puppet Theatre: The Paper Escaper
What happens when a book character tries to escape? Benny, the plucky puppet in The Paper Escaper, knows they are destined for greater things than a simple pop-up book. But in a world that’s trying to squash Benny between its pages – from a monstrous chomping sketchpad to a disillusioned illustrator – they’ll need the help of a surprising new friend to achieve their dreams. With striking visuals, brilliant puppetry and dynamic original music, Australia’s Terrapin Puppet Theatre makes its Philadelphia debut in this nonverbal story of determination, friendship and the power of following your own path.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Harold Prince Theatre, Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. “Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits” Youth Art Contest
The Greater Atlantic Partnership and Atlantic Prevention Resources proudly present The Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits Art Contest. The contest is open to middle school students in Atlantic County, grades 6-8. The schools involved will collect all artwork submissions from students before the deadline. Atlantic Prevention Resources will organize a pick-up of all student works. All submissions must be received by April 7, 2025. The top three winners will be awarded a gift card, and first place will have their art displayed on a billboard in the local community.
Featured student artwork from talented middle school students will be shown in an art exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University from April 30 to May 11, celebrating how positive actions and mindsets can lead to a fulfilling, substance-free life. The exhibit will be open to the public for all to enjoy!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Sarah Lacey. Contact Phone: 6096263805. Contact Email: sarah.lacy@stockton.edu. Cost: Free Admission.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
For more info visit static1.squarespace.com. Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! 'Bottle Dancers USA' at OCL
TOMS RIVER – L’chaim! Experience the ebullience and energy that make Jewish culture a treat and a treasure. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present performances by Bottle Dancers USA at four branches during May.
• Waretown Branch – 11 AM Saturday, May 3, 112 Main Street, (609) 693-5133
• Stafford Branch – 2 PM Saturday, May 3, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
• Jackson Branch – 2:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2 Jackson Drive, (732) 928-4400
• Upper Shores Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, (732) 793-3996
You’ll enjoy an eye-popping series of dance variations from Eastern Europe, especially the troupe’s world-renowned Bottle Dance, the awe-inspiring exercise in agility while keeping glass bottles perched and balanced atop their heads.
Brimming with spirit and athleticism, Bottle Dancers USA have spread joy around the globe through Jewish, Hasidic, Hebrew, Yiddish and Klezmer dances since 2005. They’re in constant demand at family events, reso…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ocean County Library: Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, Ocean Township NJ; Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin NJ; Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson Township NJ; Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Knit, Purl & Chat: Join the Waretown Woolies at the OCL Waretown Branch
WARETOWN – Would you like some convivial company while you work on your latest yarn project? Are you looking for patterns you have not tried? Would you like to learn from experienced knitters and make new friends? Grab your sticks and skeins and join the Waretown Woolies Knitting Group in the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch, every month in 2025.
The group will get together from 11 AM until 4 PM on the following dates:
• Monday, April 21
• Friday, May 30
• Friday, June 20
• Friday, July 18
• Monday, August 25
• Monday, September 29
• Friday, October 31
• Monday, November 17
• Friday, December 19
It is open to all ages and experience levels. Bring your yarn and equipment, relax and enjoy friendly chitchat while you create your newest knit, crochet or fiber-related piece, and find fresh ideas by swapping patterns. No registration is required.
For more information about this ongoing free drop-n program, stop by the OCL Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, call (609) 693-5133 or visit http…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, Ocean Township NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. 360 ALLSTARS
Spinning circles around the competition, 360 ALLSTARS makes its Philadelphia debut with a dream team of world champion athletes and artists showing off their mad skills in freestyle basketball, BMX, breaking, acrobatics and more. With sold-out runs on Broadway and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this supercharged urban circus puts the thrill of extreme sports centerstage, backed by a pulse-pumping, live-looped soundtrack. “From basketballs to B-boys to BMXs and unicycles, everything spins at speed in this dizzying show that melds street culture with circus spectacle to make your seat shake,” so don’t miss this “wildly impressive” smash hit. (The Guardian).
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Zellerbach Theatre, Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. Safer Roads Delaware Town Hall | New Castle County
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is hosting a series of statewide town hall events to provide you with an opportunity to share feedback and help them plan future safety initiatives, reduce crashes, and prevent fatalities on Delaware roads. The town hall will address crucial topics like impaired driving, pedestrian safety, and occupant protection. The goal is to collaborate on engaging, relevant, and motivational strategies to improve our roads. Whether you drive, ride, or walk, this issue affects each member of our community. For more information and to register for the in-person event scheduled for Monday, May 5, visit SaferRoadsDE.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
Category: Meetings / Hearings. Cost: Free.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Del Tech Stanton Campus
400 Stanton Christiana Road,
Conference Rooms A116 and A114
Newark, DE 19713.
For more info visit saferroadsde.com. Singing for Busy Adults Classes
The Spring 2025 term of Singing for Busy Adults will be held April 7 through June 9 (no class on 5/26), Mondays at 6pm.
Take advantage of this opportunity to develop your vocal skills in an informal and supportive atmosphere. The class focuses on posture, breath control, tone production, diction, and the development of basic musicianship skills.
Register NOW! Spaces are limited. https://tinyurl.com/SingingBusyAdults
Classes are held at Temple University Center City (1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia – Across from Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park)
Easy access via SEPTA - iseptaphilly.com (regional rail, subway, bus) and we offer discounted parking!
Visit boyer.temple.edu/musicprep, email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215.204.1512 for more info!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Temple Music Prep. Contact Phone: 215-204-1512. Contact Email: musicprep@temple.edu. Cost: $195 for 8 week session.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Temple Music Prep
1515 Market Street, Suite 501
Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Develop English Conversation Skills at the OCL Lakewood Branch
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP – Expand your mastery of the English language in an enjoyable, casual setting at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch. Two-hour English Conversation Groups meet at 6:30 PM every Monday. Sessions will also take place at 10 AM every Saturday beginning April 5.
Adults who want to practice speaking English are welcome to join our conversation groups. Strengthen your skills by discussing various topics of interest with the group. Lakewood community volunteers with backgrounds in education lead the talks.
For dates and times of this free drop-in program series, please visit https://tinyurl.com/OclLKEng, stop by the OCL Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, or call (732) 363-1435, extension 2100.
El grupo de conversación de ingles para adultos se reúnen para practicar ingles; todos los lunes a las 6:30pm y además una nueva sesión comenzara el 5 de abril del 2025 a las 10 am. Eres bienvenido a unirte a las dos sesiones. Va ser dirigido por un voluntario comunitario. Si tienes alguna p…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood Township NJ.
For more info visit tinyurlcom. Banter Baseball with Author Phil Coffin at the OCL Point Pleasant Beach Branch
POINT PLEASANT BEACH – America’s Pastime is in full swing. Baseball chatter is everywhere, and everyone’s got an opinion. Hear an expert of the sport’s history, longtime New York Times editor Phil Coffin, in his Author Talk at the Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Beach Branch, 7 PM Monday, May 5.
The Point Pleasant Beach resident will circle the bases about his highly entertaining, history-filled books, the newly published "A Baseball Book of Days: Thirty-One Moments That Transformed the Game" and 2024’s "When Baseball Was Still Topps: Portraits of the Game in 1959, Card by Card."
Phil poured his 30-plus years as a member of the Society for American Baseball Research and his lifelong fandom into his books, copies of which he’ll bring along for all those interested in purchasing one or both.
"When Baseball Was Still Topps," available at the Ocean County Library, profiles each of the 572 cards in the 1959 Topps collection, with stories about the players, the game and the era of mid-20th century bas…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Point Pleasant Beach Branch, 710 McLean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Catch the Springtime Blues: Pete Wagula in Concert at the Ocean County Library
TOMS RIVER – Green is the dominant color of spring, and brilliant Jersey Shore guitarist Pete Wagula gives it his own shade of blue. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present “Spring Concerts with Pete Wagula” at three branches during May.
• Tuckerton Branch – 7 PM Monday, May 5, 380 Bay Avenue, (609) 296-1470
• Lacey Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, (609) 693-8566
• Stafford Branch – 6:30 PM Thursday, May 22, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
Watch Pete’s deft stylings on the frets and enjoy his renditions of acoustic bottleneck blues, jazz and original songs from his most recent albums including The Other Side and Seventeen, found on his website.
Pete reveals his influences and discusses his glass-on-strings technique in his Ocean County Library Meet the Artist interview on YouTube. He also sheds light on the electric loops he creates to build a sonic backdrop for his slide stylings on dobro and metal- and wooden-body guitars.
Playing s…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Avenue, Tuckerton NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Quintessence Theatre presents The Return of Benjamin Lay
Benjamin Lay - shepherd, sailor, revolutionary, and the British Empire’s first revolutionary abolitionist - returns from the grave almost 300 years after his death, as feisty and unpredictable as ever. The 4ft “David” confronts the “Goliath” of slavery as he demands once again to be readmitted into the Quaker community that disowned him for ideas considered dangerous and disruptive. How far will he go to share his prophetic vision knowing the cost of protest? Sweeping across the centuries and continents, The Return of Benjamin Lay is a hallucinatory exploration of the list of a radical who became one of the earliest revolutionary abolitionists.
The award-winning London production, “an important groundbreaking play” (Closeup Culture), by decorated playwright Naomi Wallace and historian Marcus Rediker, features “a riveting performance by Mark Povinelli” (Broadway World), direction by Royal Shakespeare Company Honorary Associate Ron Daniels, and set design by the acclaimed Riccardo Hernandez. The play crosses t…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Quintessence Theatre. Contact Phone: 2159874450. Contact Email: BoxOffice@QTGrep.org. Cost: $25-$60.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quintessence at The Sedgwick Theater (7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119).
For more info visit www.quintessencetheatre.org. 360 ALLSTARS
Spinning circles around the competition, 360 ALLSTARS makes its Philadelphia debut with a dream team of world champion athletes and artists showing off their mad skills in freestyle basketball, BMX, breaking, acrobatics and more. With sold-out runs on Broadway and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this supercharged urban circus puts the thrill of extreme sports centerstage, backed by a pulse-pumping, live-looped soundtrack. “From basketballs to B-boys to BMXs and unicycles, everything spins at speed in this dizzying show that melds street culture with circus spectacle to make your seat shake,” so don’t miss this “wildly impressive” smash hit. (The Guardian).
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Zellerbach Theatre, Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. Christine Lafuente - All the Blooms You Are
All the Blooms You Are, a solo exhibition of work by Christine Lafuente, opens at the Somerville Manning Gallery on April 11 and continues through May 10, 2025.
Christine Lafuente is a still life and landscape oil painter known for her masterful use of color and painterly approach. Her show title, All the Blooms You Are, is a play on the title of the classic jazz standard, “All the Things You Are” – a love song of lyrical beauty composed of metaphorical phrases such as “kiss of springtime” and “the breathless hush of evening.” These are fitting words for an artist like Lafuente who considers her paintings to be poetic responses to visual experience.
After finishing her Bryn Mawr degree, she completed the certificate program from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned her MFA at Brooklyn College. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and internationally and has been the subject of 35 solo shows and numerous group shows. Through the course of her career, she has been the recipient of many gran…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Phone: 3026520271. Contact Email: info@somervillemanning.com.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Somerville Manning Gallery, 101 Stone Block Row, Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor, Greenville, DE 19807.
For more info visit somervillemanning.com. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Category: Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
200 6th St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. Literature to Life: The Latehomecomer
2024-2025 NEA Big Read Selection
The impossible happens every day in the life of a refugee. Driven to tell her family's experience—and the history of the Hmong people—Kao Kalia Yang’s The Latehomecomer shares her search for a place to call home. Traveling through the war-torn jungles of Laos to a refugee camp in Thailand, Yang’s family eventually immigrated to America. Brought to life by Hmong actress Gaosong Heu, this acclaimed memoir explores how a quiet girl struggling to learn English became a self-empowered young woman claiming her voice to tell the untold story of her people.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. Terrapin Puppet Theatre: The Paper Escaper
What happens when a book character tries to escape? Benny, the plucky puppet in The Paper Escaper, knows they are destined for greater things than a simple pop-up book. But in a world that’s trying to squash Benny between its pages – from a monstrous chomping sketchpad to a disillusioned illustrator – they’ll need the help of a surprising new friend to achieve their dreams. With striking visuals, brilliant puppetry and dynamic original music, Australia’s Terrapin Puppet Theatre makes its Philadelphia debut in this nonverbal story of determination, friendship and the power of following your own path.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Harold Prince Theatre, Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. “Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits” Youth Art Contest
The Greater Atlantic Partnership and Atlantic Prevention Resources proudly present The Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits Art Contest. The contest is open to middle school students in Atlantic County, grades 6-8. The schools involved will collect all artwork submissions from students before the deadline. Atlantic Prevention Resources will organize a pick-up of all student works. All submissions must be received by April 7, 2025. The top three winners will be awarded a gift card, and first place will have their art displayed on a billboard in the local community.
Featured student artwork from talented middle school students will be shown in an art exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University from April 30 to May 11, celebrating how positive actions and mindsets can lead to a fulfilling, substance-free life. The exhibit will be open to the public for all to enjoy!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Sarah Lacey. Contact Phone: 6096263805. Contact Email: sarah.lacy@stockton.edu. Cost: Free Admission.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
For more info visit static1.squarespace.com. Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! 'Bottle Dancers USA' at OCL
TOMS RIVER – L’chaim! Experience the ebullience and energy that make Jewish culture a treat and a treasure. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present performances by Bottle Dancers USA at four branches during May.
• Waretown Branch – 11 AM Saturday, May 3, 112 Main Street, (609) 693-5133
• Stafford Branch – 2 PM Saturday, May 3, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
• Jackson Branch – 2:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2 Jackson Drive, (732) 928-4400
• Upper Shores Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, (732) 793-3996
You’ll enjoy an eye-popping series of dance variations from Eastern Europe, especially the troupe’s world-renowned Bottle Dance, the awe-inspiring exercise in agility while keeping glass bottles perched and balanced atop their heads.
Brimming with spirit and athleticism, Bottle Dancers USA have spread joy around the globe through Jewish, Hasidic, Hebrew, Yiddish and Klezmer dances since 2005. They’re in constant demand at family events, reso…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ocean County Library: Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, Ocean Township NJ; Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin NJ; Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson Township NJ; Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. 360 ALLSTARS
Spinning circles around the competition, 360 ALLSTARS makes its Philadelphia debut with a dream team of world champion athletes and artists showing off their mad skills in freestyle basketball, BMX, breaking, acrobatics and more. With sold-out runs on Broadway and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this supercharged urban circus puts the thrill of extreme sports centerstage, backed by a pulse-pumping, live-looped soundtrack. “From basketballs to B-boys to BMXs and unicycles, everything spins at speed in this dizzying show that melds street culture with circus spectacle to make your seat shake,” so don’t miss this “wildly impressive” smash hit. (The Guardian).
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Zellerbach Theatre, Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. Intro to Collage
Join us for an Intro to Collage program that will introduce the unique and original art form. Participants will have materials provided to create their own collages. Collages make for a wonderful and heartfelt Mother’s Day gift idea!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Jay McCue. Contact Phone: 215-685-0498. Contact Email: mccuej@freelibrary.org. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Welsh Road Library,
9233 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19114.
Beginning Piano for Busy Adults Classes
The Spring 2025 term of Beginning Piano for Busy Adults Classes will be held April 15 through June 3, Tuesdays at 6pm.
If you once played the piano or you're just dying to learn, here's your chance. Playing in our newly renovated and updated piano lab, learn basic rhythms, chords, note names and musical forms.
Register NOW! Spaces are limited. https://tinyurl.com/PianoBusyAdults
Classes are held at Temple University Center City (1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia – Across from Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park)
Easy access via SEPTA - iseptaphilly.com (regional rail, subway, bus) and we offer discounted parking!
Visit boyer.temple.edu/musicprep, email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215.204.1512 for more info!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Temple Music Prep. Contact Phone: 215-204-1512. Contact Email: musicprep@temple.edu. Cost: $195 for 8 week session.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Temple Music Prep
1515 Market Street, Suite 501
Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Examine Teen Grief & Depression at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch
FORKED RIVER – In times of sorrow, guiding teens past their darkness requires sensitivity and awareness. Hackensack Meridian Health experts will illustrate how to be supportive and knowledgeable during “Adolescent Grief and Depression” in the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 6 PM Tuesday, May 6.
This insightful presentation will show differences in the ways adolescents and adults express grief. You will learn how to recognize signs of grief and differentiate them from signs of depression.
The discussion will also examine the important role of development, social pressures, and coping mechanisms that shape how adolescents grieve.
You can be equipped with practical intervention techniques that can support adolescents who are navigating depression in a time of bereavement.
Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclHMH to attend this free program. For more information, stop by the OCL Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, or call (609) 693-8566. See the full schedule of Library programs i…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Develop English Conversation Skills at the OCL Lakewood Branch
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP – Expand your mastery of the English language in an enjoyable, casual setting at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch. Two-hour English Conversation Groups meet at 6:30 PM every Monday. Sessions will also take place at 10 AM every Saturday beginning April 5.
Adults who want to practice speaking English are welcome to join our conversation groups. Strengthen your skills by discussing various topics of interest with the group. Lakewood community volunteers with backgrounds in education lead the talks.
For dates and times of this free drop-in program series, please visit https://tinyurl.com/OclLKEng, stop by the OCL Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, or call (732) 363-1435, extension 2100.
El grupo de conversación de ingles para adultos se reúnen para practicar ingles; todos los lunes a las 6:30pm y además una nueva sesión comenzara el 5 de abril del 2025 a las 10 am. Eres bienvenido a unirte a las dos sesiones. Va ser dirigido por un voluntario comunitario. Si tienes alguna p…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood Township NJ.
For more info visit tinyurlcom. Enjoy Two Family Programs Together at the OCL Little Egg Harbor Branch
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Neurodivergent families can share constructive fun and learning in two programs at the same time. Join us for FACES and Sibling Get-Together at the Ocean County Library Little Egg Harbor Branch, 6:30 PM on the last Tuesday of each month beginning April 29.
The programs will take a one-time hiatus in June. They will take place April 29, May 27, July 29, August 26 and September 30, all starting at 6:30 PM.
FACES, led by two experienced local Special Education professionals, supports neurodivergent children as they navigate social interactions. Through fun and engaging activities, we will focus on building confidence for initiating conversations, sharing, self-advocacy and fostering independence.
FACES 4 Autism offers resources, social opportunities and programs for individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and educators throughout South Jersey.
Sibling Get-Together, led by our children’s librarian and mother of neurodivergent and neurotypical children, offers a support…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Little Egg Harbor Branch, 290 Mathistown Road, Little Egg Harbor Township NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Catch the Springtime Blues: Pete Wagula in Concert at the Ocean County Library
TOMS RIVER – Green is the dominant color of spring, and brilliant Jersey Shore guitarist Pete Wagula gives it his own shade of blue. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present “Spring Concerts with Pete Wagula” at three branches during May.
• Tuckerton Branch – 7 PM Monday, May 5, 380 Bay Avenue, (609) 296-1470
• Lacey Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, (609) 693-8566
• Stafford Branch – 6:30 PM Thursday, May 22, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
Watch Pete’s deft stylings on the frets and enjoy his renditions of acoustic bottleneck blues, jazz and original songs from his most recent albums including The Other Side and Seventeen, found on his website.
Pete reveals his influences and discusses his glass-on-strings technique in his Ocean County Library Meet the Artist interview on YouTube. He also sheds light on the electric loops he creates to build a sonic backdrop for his slide stylings on dobro and metal- and wooden-body guitars.
Playing s…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Avenue, Tuckerton NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Quintessence Theatre presents The Return of Benjamin Lay
Benjamin Lay - shepherd, sailor, revolutionary, and the British Empire’s first revolutionary abolitionist - returns from the grave almost 300 years after his death, as feisty and unpredictable as ever. The 4ft “David” confronts the “Goliath” of slavery as he demands once again to be readmitted into the Quaker community that disowned him for ideas considered dangerous and disruptive. How far will he go to share his prophetic vision knowing the cost of protest? Sweeping across the centuries and continents, The Return of Benjamin Lay is a hallucinatory exploration of the list of a radical who became one of the earliest revolutionary abolitionists.
The award-winning London production, “an important groundbreaking play” (Closeup Culture), by decorated playwright Naomi Wallace and historian Marcus Rediker, features “a riveting performance by Mark Povinelli” (Broadway World), direction by Royal Shakespeare Company Honorary Associate Ron Daniels, and set design by the acclaimed Riccardo Hernandez. The play crosses t…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Quintessence Theatre. Contact Phone: 2159874450. Contact Email: BoxOffice@QTGrep.org. Cost: $25-$60.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quintessence at The Sedgwick Theater (7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119).
For more info visit www.quintessencetheatre.org. Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness
Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness
April 22: What is Emptiness?
April 29: Ultimate Relaxation
May 6: Profound Peace
May 13: Letting Go of the Limited Self
May 20: Living Lightly: Emptiness in Daily Life
Classes are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco. Julie is a senior teacher and practitioner who has studied Kadampa Buddhism for over 12 years and she has engaged in extensive meditation retreat. She is a close disciple of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and a student on the the Teacher Training Program. An executive assistant at an international consulting firm by profession, Julie shows a clear example of how to be a modern, lay Buddhist practitioner in a busy city and presents Buddha’s teachings in an eloquent and inspiring manner.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Sarah Bly. Contact Phone: 267.702.3817. Contact Email: education@meditationinphiladelphia.org. Cost: $15 per class.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Common Space
301 E County Line Road
Ardmore, PA 19003.
For more info visit www.meditationinphiladelphia.org. Christine Lafuente - All the Blooms You Are
All the Blooms You Are, a solo exhibition of work by Christine Lafuente, opens at the Somerville Manning Gallery on April 11 and continues through May 10, 2025.
Christine Lafuente is a still life and landscape oil painter known for her masterful use of color and painterly approach. Her show title, All the Blooms You Are, is a play on the title of the classic jazz standard, “All the Things You Are” – a love song of lyrical beauty composed of metaphorical phrases such as “kiss of springtime” and “the breathless hush of evening.” These are fitting words for an artist like Lafuente who considers her paintings to be poetic responses to visual experience.
After finishing her Bryn Mawr degree, she completed the certificate program from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned her MFA at Brooklyn College. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and internationally and has been the subject of 35 solo shows and numerous group shows. Through the course of her career, she has been the recipient of many gran…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Phone: 3026520271. Contact Email: info@somervillemanning.com.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Somerville Manning Gallery, 101 Stone Block Row, Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor, Greenville, DE 19807.
For more info visit somervillemanning.com. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Category: Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
200 6th St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. “Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits” Youth Art Contest
The Greater Atlantic Partnership and Atlantic Prevention Resources proudly present The Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits Art Contest. The contest is open to middle school students in Atlantic County, grades 6-8. The schools involved will collect all artwork submissions from students before the deadline. Atlantic Prevention Resources will organize a pick-up of all student works. All submissions must be received by April 7, 2025. The top three winners will be awarded a gift card, and first place will have their art displayed on a billboard in the local community.
Featured student artwork from talented middle school students will be shown in an art exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University from April 30 to May 11, celebrating how positive actions and mindsets can lead to a fulfilling, substance-free life. The exhibit will be open to the public for all to enjoy!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Sarah Lacey. Contact Phone: 6096263805. Contact Email: sarah.lacy@stockton.edu. Cost: Free Admission.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
For more info visit static1.squarespace.com. Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! 'Bottle Dancers USA' at OCL
TOMS RIVER – L’chaim! Experience the ebullience and energy that make Jewish culture a treat and a treasure. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present performances by Bottle Dancers USA at four branches during May.
• Waretown Branch – 11 AM Saturday, May 3, 112 Main Street, (609) 693-5133
• Stafford Branch – 2 PM Saturday, May 3, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
• Jackson Branch – 2:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2 Jackson Drive, (732) 928-4400
• Upper Shores Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, (732) 793-3996
You’ll enjoy an eye-popping series of dance variations from Eastern Europe, especially the troupe’s world-renowned Bottle Dance, the awe-inspiring exercise in agility while keeping glass bottles perched and balanced atop their heads.
Brimming with spirit and athleticism, Bottle Dancers USA have spread joy around the globe through Jewish, Hasidic, Hebrew, Yiddish and Klezmer dances since 2005. They’re in constant demand at family events, reso…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ocean County Library: Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, Ocean Township NJ; Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin NJ; Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson Township NJ; Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Get Estate Planning Groundwork at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – Organizing your assets in the present will help your beneficiaries later as they sort through financial and legal matters. Take the first steps during “Estate Planning, Wills and Probate” at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2:30 PM Wednesday, May 7.
Attorney and former New Jersey Superior Court Judge Daniel D’Alessandro, J.S.C.(Ret.) of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) will provide a comprehensive review of procedures and priorities to create a plan for heirs and executors.
Daniel D’Alessandro specialized in family law matters for 35 years before his judicial appointment. He served in the Superior Court Chancery Division Family Part and Law Division (Civil) from 2010 through 2019. A member of the national Callagy Law firm, he mediates, arbitrates, teaches criminal justice and serves as a volunteer matrimonial early settlement panelist.
Founded in 1958, NJSBF’s mission is to foster knowledge of New Jersey’s legal system among residents, serve as a public resourc…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson Township NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. CAPE MAY CITYWIDE JOB FAIR
CAPE MAY CITYWIDE JOB FAIR
Wednesday, May 7th 4 PM - 7 PM
Cape May Convention Hall 714 Beach Avenue Cape May, NJ 08204
The City of Cape May invites employers and job seekers to Cape May Convention Hall for a fun-filled networking event showcasing job opportunities in our community.
EMPLOYERS: Contact Kacie at (609) 884-9567 to reserve your table. Space is limited. You must register to participate. JOB SEEKERS: Bring your resume and be prepared to interview on the spot.
This event is free to attend and open to the public.
For more information call (609) 884-9567 or email krattigan@capemaycity.com.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Sports and Recreation. Misc. Contact Name: KAcie Rattigan. Contact Phone: 609-884-9567. Contact Email: krattigan@capemay.com. Cost: free.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Cape May Convention Hall Beach
714 Beach Ave.
Cape May, NJ 08204.
OCL Kicks Off Mental Health Awareness Month with Provider Fair
TOMS RIVER –The Ocean County Library, in partnership with the Mental Health Awareness Committee of Ocean County and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), will host the 2025 Mental Health Provider Fair and Awards Ceremony in the OCL Toms River Branch, 4:30 PM to 7 PM Wednesday, May 7.
Representatives from Ocean County agencies that support children and adults affected by mental illnesses and/or substance abuse will be available during the fair to discuss resources and services.
The event also features the “Celebrating Wellness” awards ceremony at 5:30 PM. The awards ceremony will include a proclamation presentation from the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.
The Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee will honor community members whose actions demonstrate their resolve to end the stigma often associated with mental health conditions.
In addition, fifth grade students will be honored for their artwork from the “What a Difference a Friend Makes” contest.
Light refreshments wil…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, Toms River NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Develop English Conversation Skills at the OCL Lakewood Branch
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP – Expand your mastery of the English language in an enjoyable, casual setting at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch. Two-hour English Conversation Groups meet at 6:30 PM every Monday. Sessions will also take place at 10 AM every Saturday beginning April 5.
Adults who want to practice speaking English are welcome to join our conversation groups. Strengthen your skills by discussing various topics of interest with the group. Lakewood community volunteers with backgrounds in education lead the talks.
For dates and times of this free drop-in program series, please visit https://tinyurl.com/OclLKEng, stop by the OCL Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, or call (732) 363-1435, extension 2100.
El grupo de conversación de ingles para adultos se reúnen para practicar ingles; todos los lunes a las 6:30pm y además una nueva sesión comenzara el 5 de abril del 2025 a las 10 am. Eres bienvenido a unirte a las dos sesiones. Va ser dirigido por un voluntario comunitario. Si tienes alguna p…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood Township NJ.
For more info visit tinyurlcom. Learn Positive Parenting at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch
TOMS RIVER – Many parents struggle with challenging behaviors by their young children. Discover evidence-based, effective, uplifting methods to address it during “Positive Solutions for Families: A Workshop for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children” at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 6:30 PM Wednesday, April 16; Tuesday, May 13; and Wednesday, June 11.
The discussion-based Positive Solutions for Families workshops, developed by the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI), are led by Parent Educators to instill positive guidance practices based on what a child communicates. Families find support in using key strategies to improve challenging behaviors.
The primary focus areas include building connections with your child; using positive encouragement; strengthening caregiver-child relationships through playful interactions; understanding the meaning of challenging behavior and responding appropriately; using positively-stated directions; developing and teaching rules; creating…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, Toms River NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Catch the Springtime Blues: Pete Wagula in Concert at the Ocean County Library
TOMS RIVER – Green is the dominant color of spring, and brilliant Jersey Shore guitarist Pete Wagula gives it his own shade of blue. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present “Spring Concerts with Pete Wagula” at three branches during May.
• Tuckerton Branch – 7 PM Monday, May 5, 380 Bay Avenue, (609) 296-1470
• Lacey Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, (609) 693-8566
• Stafford Branch – 6:30 PM Thursday, May 22, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
Watch Pete’s deft stylings on the frets and enjoy his renditions of acoustic bottleneck blues, jazz and original songs from his most recent albums including The Other Side and Seventeen, found on his website.
Pete reveals his influences and discusses his glass-on-strings technique in his Ocean County Library Meet the Artist interview on YouTube. He also sheds light on the electric loops he creates to build a sonic backdrop for his slide stylings on dobro and metal- and wooden-body guitars.
Playing s…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Avenue, Tuckerton NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Quintessence Theatre presents The Return of Benjamin Lay
Benjamin Lay - shepherd, sailor, revolutionary, and the British Empire’s first revolutionary abolitionist - returns from the grave almost 300 years after his death, as feisty and unpredictable as ever. The 4ft “David” confronts the “Goliath” of slavery as he demands once again to be readmitted into the Quaker community that disowned him for ideas considered dangerous and disruptive. How far will he go to share his prophetic vision knowing the cost of protest? Sweeping across the centuries and continents, The Return of Benjamin Lay is a hallucinatory exploration of the list of a radical who became one of the earliest revolutionary abolitionists.
The award-winning London production, “an important groundbreaking play” (Closeup Culture), by decorated playwright Naomi Wallace and historian Marcus Rediker, features “a riveting performance by Mark Povinelli” (Broadway World), direction by Royal Shakespeare Company Honorary Associate Ron Daniels, and set design by the acclaimed Riccardo Hernandez. The play crosses t…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Quintessence Theatre. Contact Phone: 2159874450. Contact Email: BoxOffice@QTGrep.org. Cost: $25-$60.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quintessence at The Sedgwick Theater (7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119).
For more info visit www.quintessencetheatre.org. The Bronx Wanderers
What happens when a father, his two sons, and their friends join forces? You get The Bronx Wanderers—a high-energy show blending personal stories, a wide-ranging songbook, and a journey through life and music. Get ready to rock out to hits from Dion and The Belmonts, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Billy Joel, The Animals, Queen, and even an artist or two from today’s generation. With a 30+ year age gap between members, they seamlessly entertain audiences of all ages, performing each show with the passion of their first and last.
This event is NOT an all-day event. For more information regarding specific show times, please visit the Bristol Riverside Theatre website.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Bristol Riverside Theatre. Contact Phone: 215-785-0100. Contact Email: tickets@brtstage.org. Cost: $20-56.
Thursday, May 8, 2025 – Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Bristol Riverside Theatre - 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007.
For more info visit brtstage.org. Soothe Memory Matters with MEternally® Reminiscence Kits at OCL
TOMS RIVER – Families, friends and caregivers of loved ones living with conditions involving memory loss have a new tool to keep their connections strong. Ocean County Library Senior Services is pleased to offer MEternally® Reminiscence Kits for borrowing at all OCL branches.
The kits can offer stimulating and entertaining support for patients of Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s disease and other memory loss syndromes, as well as for caregivers and others who are close to them.
Each kit is thematic and filled with photos, booklets, games and other items that match topics such as “Favorite Things: Dogs,” “Favorite Things: Patriotic,” “Remembering the 1960s,” seasons, locales, household activities and many more.
The contents of each zippered kit includes themed photo and activity cards and videos available in DVD and flash drive versions.
Minnesota-based MEternally® is composed of people whose personal experiences and professional expertise with people affected by memory loss diseases for…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street, Toms River NJ.
For more info visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Christine Lafuente - All the Blooms You Are
All the Blooms You Are, a solo exhibition of work by Christine Lafuente, opens at the Somerville Manning Gallery on April 11 and continues through May 10, 2025.
Christine Lafuente is a still life and landscape oil painter known for her masterful use of color and painterly approach. Her show title, All the Blooms You Are, is a play on the title of the classic jazz standard, “All the Things You Are” – a love song of lyrical beauty composed of metaphorical phrases such as “kiss of springtime” and “the breathless hush of evening.” These are fitting words for an artist like Lafuente who considers her paintings to be poetic responses to visual experience.
After finishing her Bryn Mawr degree, she completed the certificate program from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned her MFA at Brooklyn College. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and internationally and has been the subject of 35 solo shows and numerous group shows. Through the course of her career, she has been the recipient of many gran…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Phone: 3026520271. Contact Email: info@somervillemanning.com.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Somerville Manning Gallery, 101 Stone Block Row, Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor, Greenville, DE 19807.
For more info visit somervillemanning.com. OCL Toms River Branch is Newest Site of JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library is now also the newest location for the JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up.
This expansion furthers the JBJ Soul Foundation's commitment to combating food insecurity and fostering a welcoming space where all individuals can enjoy a nutritious meal, regardless of their ability to pay.
Deputy Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Frank Sadeghi and Ocean County Commissioner and Liaison to the Ocean County Library Board of Commissioners Jennifier Bacchione were able to visit the space a few days prior to the grand opening and were very impressed with the new addition to the Toms River Branch.
Commissioner Sadeghi had this to say, “Having the JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up be a part of the main branch of the Ocean County Library provides great opportunities for the library café and the JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up. It has been a while since the space has been filled and this type of coordination will bring a lot of benefits to everyone involved. I…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: 7323496200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: $2 - $12.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, Toms River NJ 08753.
For more info visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Category: Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
200 6th St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. “Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits” Youth Art Contest
The Greater Atlantic Partnership and Atlantic Prevention Resources proudly present The Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits Art Contest. The contest is open to middle school students in Atlantic County, grades 6-8. The schools involved will collect all artwork submissions from students before the deadline. Atlantic Prevention Resources will organize a pick-up of all student works. All submissions must be received by April 7, 2025. The top three winners will be awarded a gift card, and first place will have their art displayed on a billboard in the local community.
Featured student artwork from talented middle school students will be shown in an art exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University from April 30 to May 11, celebrating how positive actions and mindsets can lead to a fulfilling, substance-free life. The exhibit will be open to the public for all to enjoy!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Sarah Lacey. Contact Phone: 6096263805. Contact Email: sarah.lacy@stockton.edu. Cost: Free Admission.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
For more info visit static1.squarespace.com. Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! 'Bottle Dancers USA' at OCL
TOMS RIVER – L’chaim! Experience the ebullience and energy that make Jewish culture a treat and a treasure. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present performances by Bottle Dancers USA at four branches during May.
• Waretown Branch – 11 AM Saturday, May 3, 112 Main Street, (609) 693-5133
• Stafford Branch – 2 PM Saturday, May 3, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
• Jackson Branch – 2:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2 Jackson Drive, (732) 928-4400
• Upper Shores Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, (732) 793-3996
You’ll enjoy an eye-popping series of dance variations from Eastern Europe, especially the troupe’s world-renowned Bottle Dance, the awe-inspiring exercise in agility while keeping glass bottles perched and balanced atop their heads.
Brimming with spirit and athleticism, Bottle Dancers USA have spread joy around the globe through Jewish, Hasidic, Hebrew, Yiddish and Klezmer dances since 2005. They’re in constant demand at family events, reso…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ocean County Library: Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, Ocean Township NJ; Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin NJ; Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson Township NJ; Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Join a Swingin' Friends Adventure at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – Remember the irresistible rhythms and heavenly harmonies of the swing era? Are you ready for a ride along Memory Lane? Climb aboard for our next Friends Adventure, “Uptempo: Phil Bruschi Sings Big Band Standards” at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 1 PM Thursday, May 8.
Feel free to sing along as Phil delivers his special brand of “Edu-Tain-Ment” in the finger-snapping standards of the Great American Songbook by entertainers such as Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin. He will also perform the stylizations of their musical heirs including Harry Connick, Jr. and Michael Bublé.
An entertainer since he picked up drumsticks at age nine, Phil Bruschi made a name for himself as a jazz and rock percussionist who also sang. Today, he focuses on singing to entertain and to enlighten audiences about the lives of the performers he highlights in his concerts.
His extensive musical biography program menu includes Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Bing Crosby, Neil Diamond, The Beatles, Ray Charles, B…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Read Up, Meet Up! Book Cafés at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP – After you’ve curled up with a book you can’t put down, do you want to tell someone about it? Share it in the Book Lovers’ Book Café in the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch.
After the first session of the new year. 2 PM Thursday, January 9, clear your calendar for the first Thursday of each month in 2025.
Spend time with fellow readers in a friendly atmosphere, discussing books that you’ve recently read. Whether your recent read was a popular new book or a familiar classic, discuss it with other book lovers.
Your Ocean County Library card opens a world of great literature in print and audiobook form on our shelves, accessible online through the OCL Catalog, and downloadable audiobooks, eBooks and more through Libby, hoopla, and Boundless.
Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclMACafe for the Book Cafés of your choice. For more information, stop by the OCL Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive or call (732) 657-7600. See the Library’s full schedule of programs in the online…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: 7323496200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, Manchester NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Jazz Concepts for Busy Adults Classes
The Spring 2025 term of Jazz Concepts for Busy Adults Classes will be held April 17 though June 5, Thursdays at 6pm.
Instrumentalists and vocalists of all playing levels are welcome. This class will take you on a thoughtful listening and analysis journey of classic and modern jazz. We will focus on key components of jazz theory, history, and application, adding new concepts week over week. This course is heavily focused on listening and analysis, however we layer in application/performance where possible. We offer both in-person and virtual options for this course! Ability to read music is not a requirement but is recommended. Whether you're new to jazz, or looking to build on existing knowledge, this class give you the opportunity to engage and learn in a safe and supportive environment.
Register NOW! Spaces are limited. https://tinyurl.com/Jazz4BusyAdults
Classes are held at Temple University Center City (1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia – Across from Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Temple Music Prep. Contact Phone: 215-204-1512. Contact Email: musicprep@temple.edu. Cost: $195 for 8 week session.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Temple Music Prep
1515 Market Street, Suite 501
Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Develop English Conversation Skills at the OCL Lakewood Branch
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP – Expand your mastery of the English language in an enjoyable, casual setting at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch. Two-hour English Conversation Groups meet at 6:30 PM every Monday. Sessions will also take place at 10 AM every Saturday beginning April 5.
Adults who want to practice speaking English are welcome to join our conversation groups. Strengthen your skills by discussing various topics of interest with the group. Lakewood community volunteers with backgrounds in education lead the talks.
For dates and times of this free drop-in program series, please visit https://tinyurl.com/OclLKEng, stop by the OCL Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, or call (732) 363-1435, extension 2100.
El grupo de conversación de ingles para adultos se reúnen para practicar ingles; todos los lunes a las 6:30pm y además una nueva sesión comenzara el 5 de abril del 2025 a las 10 am. Eres bienvenido a unirte a las dos sesiones. Va ser dirigido por un voluntario comunitario. Si tienes alguna p…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood Township NJ.
For more info visit tinyurlcom. Catch the Springtime Blues: Pete Wagula in Concert at the Ocean County Library
TOMS RIVER – Green is the dominant color of spring, and brilliant Jersey Shore guitarist Pete Wagula gives it his own shade of blue. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present “Spring Concerts with Pete Wagula” at three branches during May.
• Tuckerton Branch – 7 PM Monday, May 5, 380 Bay Avenue, (609) 296-1470
• Lacey Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, (609) 693-8566
• Stafford Branch – 6:30 PM Thursday, May 22, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
Watch Pete’s deft stylings on the frets and enjoy his renditions of acoustic bottleneck blues, jazz and original songs from his most recent albums including The Other Side and Seventeen, found on his website.
Pete reveals his influences and discusses his glass-on-strings technique in his Ocean County Library Meet the Artist interview on YouTube. He also sheds light on the electric loops he creates to build a sonic backdrop for his slide stylings on dobro and metal- and wooden-body guitars.
Playing s…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Avenue, Tuckerton NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Drag BINGO NIGHT with Queen Pariah! Thursday Night @ Kick Axe Philly!
Swing in for an exclusive Drag Bingo Party! ⭐ Hosted by QUEEN Pariah Sinclair
Limited Events! ⭐ Thursdays: Apr 10th, May 8th, June 12th
Play from 7pm-9pm ⭐ WIN AWESOME PRIZES!
🟡 Drag Bingo – how's it work? Play classic BINGO with a fun, interactive spin! Queen Pariah is calling the shots with kick axe humor & Drag entertainment flair!
🔵 $10/person: includes entry to venue & fee to play!
🔴 Cocktails & Bites: Hang out with chill cabin vibes & enjoy our tasty food & beverage menus!
🟢 Axe Throwing is NOT required to attend! BUT if you wanna show off your skills before OR after the Bingo!
🟠 Fun Games: Jumbo Beer Pong, Jenga, Connect4 Cards & more to keep the party going!
Kick Axe Throwing Philly 🌲 232 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Cost: 10.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Kick Axe Throwing Philly
232 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106.
For more info visit dragbingophilly.eventbrite.com. Origins: The Lenape, William Penn, and the Colonists
Alliances and negotiations in the 1600s formed relationships between the indigenous Lenape and the Europeans who colonized what is now eastern Pennsylvania. Join us on May 8, 2025 at 7 PM in the Historic Waynesborough Carriage House for a presentation by Ellen Endslow that examines how the mutual respect for self-determination, shared land use, and freedom shifted as colonial leadership changed and settlers increased in the early 1700s. The presentation also looks at some of the decisions leading to the removal of indigenous people from Pennsylvania in order to share some insights into the Lenape today.
Ellen Endslow has been the Director of Collections/Curator at Chester County History Center for more than 25 years. She is primarily responsible for the Museum collection but also oversees the Library and Photo Archives. She is appreciative of ongoing opportunities to learn directly from the Lenape, scholars, and museum colleagues about these people and events.
Category: Museum / Exhibitions. Misc. Contact Name: Mackenzie Warren. Contact Phone: 215-925-2251. Contact Email: mwarren@philalandmarks.org. Cost: $15.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Historic Waynesborough
2049 Waynesborough Road
Paoli, PA 19301.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Quintessence Theatre presents The Return of Benjamin Lay
Benjamin Lay - shepherd, sailor, revolutionary, and the British Empire’s first revolutionary abolitionist - returns from the grave almost 300 years after his death, as feisty and unpredictable as ever. The 4ft “David” confronts the “Goliath” of slavery as he demands once again to be readmitted into the Quaker community that disowned him for ideas considered dangerous and disruptive. How far will he go to share his prophetic vision knowing the cost of protest? Sweeping across the centuries and continents, The Return of Benjamin Lay is a hallucinatory exploration of the list of a radical who became one of the earliest revolutionary abolitionists.
The award-winning London production, “an important groundbreaking play” (Closeup Culture), by decorated playwright Naomi Wallace and historian Marcus Rediker, features “a riveting performance by Mark Povinelli” (Broadway World), direction by Royal Shakespeare Company Honorary Associate Ron Daniels, and set design by the acclaimed Riccardo Hernandez. The play crosses t…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Quintessence Theatre. Contact Phone: 2159874450. Contact Email: BoxOffice@QTGrep.org. Cost: $25-$60.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quintessence at The Sedgwick Theater (7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119).
For more info visit www.quintessencetheatre.org. The Colonial Theatre presents An Evening with Anna Todd, the Author of The Last Sunrise
Join The Colonial Theatre for an evening of conversation with New York Times bestselling author Anna Todd to celebrate the release of her newest novel, The Last Sunrise, and be in conversation with bestselling author Cali Melle.
Tickets are available now, so do not miss out on this exciting opportunity to get a signed copy of The Last Sunrise and additional books for sale by Anna and Cali.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Meetings / Hearings. School / Education. Contact Phone: (610) 917-1228. Contact Email: info@colonialtheatre.com. Cost: $22.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460.
For more info visit thecolonialtheatre.com. Trivia Night.
Trivia Night.
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977 .
It’s time to sweat the small stuff! Come to Crossing Vineyards and relax with a glass of wine while showing off your mastery of minutia.
No rocket science or brain surgery allowed. And no cover charge. The top scoring team wins a prize; so, bring your friends.
Award-winning wines and light bites available for purchase. Reservations suggested.
See website for details and reservations: www.crossingvineyards.com.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tasting Room. Contact Phone: 215-493-6500. Contact Email: support@crossingvineyards.com. Cost: No cover charge.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Crossing Vineyards & Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road
Washington Crossing, PA.
For more info visit www.crossingvineyards.com. Christine Lafuente - All the Blooms You Are
All the Blooms You Are, a solo exhibition of work by Christine Lafuente, opens at the Somerville Manning Gallery on April 11 and continues through May 10, 2025.
Christine Lafuente is a still life and landscape oil painter known for her masterful use of color and painterly approach. Her show title, All the Blooms You Are, is a play on the title of the classic jazz standard, “All the Things You Are” – a love song of lyrical beauty composed of metaphorical phrases such as “kiss of springtime” and “the breathless hush of evening.” These are fitting words for an artist like Lafuente who considers her paintings to be poetic responses to visual experience.
After finishing her Bryn Mawr degree, she completed the certificate program from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned her MFA at Brooklyn College. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and internationally and has been the subject of 35 solo shows and numerous group shows. Through the course of her career, she has been the recipient of many gran…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Phone: 3026520271. Contact Email: info@somervillemanning.com.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Somerville Manning Gallery, 101 Stone Block Row, Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor, Greenville, DE 19807.
For more info visit somervillemanning.com. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Category: Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
200 6th St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. Children's Music Circle
Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers.
Instructors Virginia and Anthony will guide kiddos through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s music circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn!
Category: School / Education. Contact Email: info@natlands.org. Cost: $25/class.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Stoneleigh: a natural garden
1829 County Line Rd
Villanova, PA 19085.
For more info visit natlands.org. Spring WeePlay
WeePlay an Adult and child program
**MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO ATTEND**
WeePlay an Adult and child program
Monday & Friday Mornings
March 31 - May 23
10:30 AM - NOON
NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY
1600 DELAWARE Avenue Cape May, NJ
FEE (8 WEEK SESSION):
$50 for 1 Day Per Week (Monday or Friday)
$90 for 2 Days Per Week (Monday and Friday)
To register or for more information,
visit www.capemaycity.com or call (609) 780-0077.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Sports and Recreation. Misc. Contact Phone: 609-884-9565. Cost: $50-90.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Nature Center of Cape May
1600 Delaware Avenue
Cape May, NJ 08204.
“Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits” Youth Art Contest
The Greater Atlantic Partnership and Atlantic Prevention Resources proudly present The Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits Art Contest. The contest is open to middle school students in Atlantic County, grades 6-8. The schools involved will collect all artwork submissions from students before the deadline. Atlantic Prevention Resources will organize a pick-up of all student works. All submissions must be received by April 7, 2025. The top three winners will be awarded a gift card, and first place will have their art displayed on a billboard in the local community.
Featured student artwork from talented middle school students will be shown in an art exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University from April 30 to May 11, celebrating how positive actions and mindsets can lead to a fulfilling, substance-free life. The exhibit will be open to the public for all to enjoy!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Sarah Lacey. Contact Phone: 6096263805. Contact Email: sarah.lacy@stockton.edu. Cost: Free Admission.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
For more info visit static1.squarespace.com. Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! 'Bottle Dancers USA' at OCL
TOMS RIVER – L’chaim! Experience the ebullience and energy that make Jewish culture a treat and a treasure. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present performances by Bottle Dancers USA at four branches during May.
• Waretown Branch – 11 AM Saturday, May 3, 112 Main Street, (609) 693-5133
• Stafford Branch – 2 PM Saturday, May 3, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
• Jackson Branch – 2:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2 Jackson Drive, (732) 928-4400
• Upper Shores Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, (732) 793-3996
You’ll enjoy an eye-popping series of dance variations from Eastern Europe, especially the troupe’s world-renowned Bottle Dance, the awe-inspiring exercise in agility while keeping glass bottles perched and balanced atop their heads.
Brimming with spirit and athleticism, Bottle Dancers USA have spread joy around the globe through Jewish, Hasidic, Hebrew, Yiddish and Klezmer dances since 2005. They’re in constant demand at family events, reso…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ocean County Library: Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, Ocean Township NJ; Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin NJ; Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson Township NJ; Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Philadelphia Marketplace at Dilworth Park
Come out and support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2025! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. Along with the joyful chatter of the fountains and skating brought by the CCD, this fun shopping experience brings together vendors of all categories and product types.
Join the summer festivities every Friday and Saturday, when this group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t miss these pop up shops from May 2 through June 28, 2025 and from September 5 through October 4, 2025 from 12pm - 6pm. Find something for everyone in the family or friend group from the ever-changing list of merchants every week. Fan-favorite vendors like Lily Lough Jewelry, Fairy Greens, LuvonFire Candle Co. Harleysville Beekeeper and Skyseed Jewelry and more will be bringing their unique products to Dilworth Park again and a…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Cost: 0.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dilworth Park.
Piffaro, The Renaissance Band: Now is the Month of Maying
Spring is here! Cast off your Winter blues and get your toes tapping with this program of Springtime music. Bird songs, love songs, and May dances will be vehicles for Piffaro’s rich and varied instrumentarium: reeds, brass, recorders, plucked strings, and percussion of all shapes and sizes. Our final concert of the year promises to send you out into warmer weather with a smile on your face!
“Widely regarded as North America’s masters of music for Renaissance wind band” (St Paul Pioneer Press), Piffaro delights audiences throughout the world with highly polished recreations of the rustic music of the peasantry and the elegant sounds of the official wind bands of the late Medieval and Renaissance periods. Its musicians perform on shawms, dulcians, sackbuts, recorders, krumhorns, bagpipes, lutes, guitars, harps, and a variety of percussion — all careful reconstructions of instruments from the period.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Sarah Giampietro. Contact Phone: 215-235-8469. Contact Email: sarah@piffaro.org. Cost: Tickets start at $29, free for students.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
May 9 at 7:30 – Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
May 10 at 7:30 – Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA
May 11 at 3:00 – Immanuel Church Highlands, Wilmington, DE
May 23–Jun 5 – Streaming online.
For more info visit piffaro.my.salesforce-sites.com. Grumblethorpe Spring Plant Sale
Pick up some vegetable, herb and flower starter plants for your home garden! Open Friday, May 9 4:00 - 7:00 PM and Saturday, May 10 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Mackenzie Warren. Contact Phone: 2159252251. Contact Email: mwarren@philalandmarks.org. Cost: N/A.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Grumblethorpe
5267 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144.
For more info visit www.philalandmarks.org. Develop English Conversation Skills at the OCL Lakewood Branch
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP – Expand your mastery of the English language in an enjoyable, casual setting at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch. Two-hour English Conversation Groups meet at 6:30 PM every Monday. Sessions will also take place at 10 AM every Saturday beginning April 5.
Adults who want to practice speaking English are welcome to join our conversation groups. Strengthen your skills by discussing various topics of interest with the group. Lakewood community volunteers with backgrounds in education lead the talks.
For dates and times of this free drop-in program series, please visit https://tinyurl.com/OclLKEng, stop by the OCL Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, or call (732) 363-1435, extension 2100.
El grupo de conversación de ingles para adultos se reúnen para practicar ingles; todos los lunes a las 6:30pm y además una nueva sesión comenzara el 5 de abril del 2025 a las 10 am. Eres bienvenido a unirte a las dos sesiones. Va ser dirigido por un voluntario comunitario. Si tienes alguna p…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood Township NJ.
For more info visit tinyurlcom. Catch the Springtime Blues: Pete Wagula in Concert at the Ocean County Library
TOMS RIVER – Green is the dominant color of spring, and brilliant Jersey Shore guitarist Pete Wagula gives it his own shade of blue. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present “Spring Concerts with Pete Wagula” at three branches during May.
• Tuckerton Branch – 7 PM Monday, May 5, 380 Bay Avenue, (609) 296-1470
• Lacey Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, (609) 693-8566
• Stafford Branch – 6:30 PM Thursday, May 22, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
Watch Pete’s deft stylings on the frets and enjoy his renditions of acoustic bottleneck blues, jazz and original songs from his most recent albums including The Other Side and Seventeen, found on his website.
Pete reveals his influences and discusses his glass-on-strings technique in his Ocean County Library Meet the Artist interview on YouTube. He also sheds light on the electric loops he creates to build a sonic backdrop for his slide stylings on dobro and metal- and wooden-body guitars.
Playing s…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Avenue, Tuckerton NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. MILFADELPHIA: The Roast | (Mothers I Like to Laugh with)
Get ready to laugh till you cry (or cringe a little) as we roast some of Philly's biggest, baddest Mothers while raising vital funds for Asian Arts Initiative’s free Youth Arts Programs. It's a night of comedy, community, and creativity—where the burns are hot, the food is delicious, and the cause is something we all believe in.
THE ROAST: WHO'S GETTING BURNED?
Our roasters are ready to take the heat, and here’s who you’ll be laughing with (or at) on May 9th:
* Sinta Storms, Founder of Modero, Dancer, Curator
* Anne Ishii, Program Director US Artists, Musician, PKA ED at AAI
* Debbie Wei, Founder of Asian Americans United and Chinatown Champion
THE FUN BEGINS:
* Get in on the Mom ROAST! Want to add your own burn? Join our Writers Room where our editor will help you craft the perfect jab to be read out loud by our hilarious host, Kae Lani Palmisano, Philly TV Host and Food Editor for Philadelphia Magazine.
* Food, Glorious Food! Create the most unique meal EVER by curating your own lite bites by Ph…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Fundraisers. Galas / Banquets / Luncheons. Contact Name: Jeanette Lloyd. Contact Phone: 215)-557-0455. Contact Email: jeanette@asianartsinitiative.org. Cost: $80.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Asian Arts Initiative
1219 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215)-557-0455.
For more info visit asianartsinitiative.org. Quintessence Theatre presents The Return of Benjamin Lay
Benjamin Lay - shepherd, sailor, revolutionary, and the British Empire’s first revolutionary abolitionist - returns from the grave almost 300 years after his death, as feisty and unpredictable as ever. The 4ft “David” confronts the “Goliath” of slavery as he demands once again to be readmitted into the Quaker community that disowned him for ideas considered dangerous and disruptive. How far will he go to share his prophetic vision knowing the cost of protest? Sweeping across the centuries and continents, The Return of Benjamin Lay is a hallucinatory exploration of the list of a radical who became one of the earliest revolutionary abolitionists.
The award-winning London production, “an important groundbreaking play” (Closeup Culture), by decorated playwright Naomi Wallace and historian Marcus Rediker, features “a riveting performance by Mark Povinelli” (Broadway World), direction by Royal Shakespeare Company Honorary Associate Ron Daniels, and set design by the acclaimed Riccardo Hernandez. The play crosses t…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Quintessence Theatre. Contact Phone: 2159874450. Contact Email: BoxOffice@QTGrep.org. Cost: $25-$60.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quintessence at The Sedgwick Theater (7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119).
For more info visit www.quintessencetheatre.org. The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show
Get ready for a night of twists, turns, and tantalizing mystery! The Murder Mystery Co. by Scott Cramton welcomes you to a thrilling mystery experience where every clue brings you closer to the truth (or deeper into suspicion). Mingle with intriguing suspects, uncover shocking secrets, and savor a mouthwatering three-course meal. But watch out! You could end up as the cold-blooded killer! Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of suspense and laughter. Grab your tickets now!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: American Immersion Theater. Contact Phone: 888-659-2952. Contact Email: shows@themurdermysterycompany.com. Cost: $69.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Cavanaugh’s Headhouse
421 South 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147.
For more info visit bit.ly. Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic
Jason Bishop brings his cutting-edge magic and illusions to the Pocono Mountains for an extended run of shows. Bishop will perform multiple large-scale illusions, bring audience volunteers on stage. he'll turn a $1 into a $50 and give it to a lucky audience member to keep and even perform a trick with his dog Gizmo! All of this is performed with Jason's unique humor that has audiences laughing as much as they applaud. Make your vacation or night out more magical and memorable by getting tickets to see one of today's best Illusionists live in a show that's one of the best things to do in the Poconos!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Kim Hess. Contact Email: jasonbishopmagic@gmail.com. Cost: $35-50.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
Camelback Resort
301 Resort Drive
Tannersville PA 18372.
For more info visit www.tickettailor.com. Lakecia Benjamin
A rising star with inimitable jazz talent, alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin impressed Philadelphia audiences with her radiant performances in our 2022 Coltrane Festival. “Equally melodic and assertive, her sound feels rooted in tradition, yet broad enough to encompass R&B and Latin music.” (The New York Times) Benjamin’s acclaimed 2023 record, Phoenix, received three Grammy® nominations, further cementing her place as one of the best jazz saxophonists of today. And now, by popular demand, she returns to our stage with her dynamic quartet to celebrate a 2025 album release.
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Penn Live Arts. Contact Phone: 215.898.3900. Contact Email: pla-boxoffice@upenn.edu.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Zellerbach Theatre, Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219.
For more info visit pennlivearts.org. WW2-era Swing Dance/Live Band to Benefit Local Vets
Step Back in Time: A 1940s WW2 Era Swing Dance!
Join us at Society Hill Dance Academy, 1919 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148 on Friday, May 9th, 2025, from 8pm-11pm for a night of nostalgic swing and wartime revelry!
Dust off your vintage duds and prepare to be transported to the 1940s for an unforgettable evening featuring:
-Complimentary Swing Dance Lesson: Brush up on your Lindy Hop and Jitterbug moves with a fun and easy lesson before the live music kicks off!
-Live Big Band Swing: Dance the night away to the infectious rhythms of a fantastic live swing band, playing all your favorite tunes from the era.
-Cash Bar: Enjoy a selection of beverages to keep you energized on the dance floor provided by Pops McCann Whiskey, WS Imports, and local breweries
-WW2 Reenactors: Immerse yourself in the atmosphere with authentic WW2 reenactors mingling throughout the evening.
-Surprise Performances: Be prepared for special, unexpected acts that will add an extra spark to the night!
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Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Fundraisers. Theater / Concerts. Misc. Contact Name: Adam. Contact Phone: 2158136309. Contact Email: envoute.management@gmail.com. Cost: $10-$25 suggested donation.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Society Hill Dance Academy
1919 E Passyunk Ave
Phila, Pa 19148.
For more info visit societyhilldance.com. Spring Garden Expo & Plant Sale
Bring your garden to life with our plants for all your gardening needs. Annuals, perennials, Hanging baskets, butterfly favorites, heirloom tomatoes, vegetable plants and more. Join the Pollinator Pitstop Crew and learn how to make your yard a haven for butterflies & other pollinators. Get your lawn & garden questions answered by our horticulture experts. Free pH soil testing.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Elaine Schreiter. Contact Phone: 856-224-8045. Contact Email: eschreiter@co.gloucester.nj.us. Cost: free admission, free workshops, plants for sale.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Scotland Run Park
980 East Academy St.
Clayton, NJ 08312.
For more info visit www.gloucestercountynj.gov. Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class
The Spring 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run April 5 through June 7 (no class on 4/19 and 5/24).
Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep is Suzuki POP (Paper Orchestra Program). Students will build a guitar, violin, and/or viola out of everyday household items, sing, and move with their instruments. Students will have a variety of musical enrichment activities that mix arts and crafts with music. Students will do drills to start establishing a set of guitar, violin, and/or viola performing skills. Students will learn instrument and bow parts plus the famous “Twinkle Variations” on their Paper guitar, violin, and/or viola. At the end of the session, students will present a short performance to show off their instrument.
This class is designed for children ages 3-5 years.
Register NOW! Spaces are limited. https://tinyurl.com…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. School / Education. Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Temple Music Prep. Contact Phone: 215-204-1512. Contact Email: musicprep@temple.edu. Cost: $144 for 8 week session.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Temple Music Prep
1515 Market Street, Suite 501
Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Christine Lafuente - All the Blooms You Are
All the Blooms You Are, a solo exhibition of work by Christine Lafuente, opens at the Somerville Manning Gallery on April 11 and continues through May 10, 2025.
Christine Lafuente is a still life and landscape oil painter known for her masterful use of color and painterly approach. Her show title, All the Blooms You Are, is a play on the title of the classic jazz standard, “All the Things You Are” – a love song of lyrical beauty composed of metaphorical phrases such as “kiss of springtime” and “the breathless hush of evening.” These are fitting words for an artist like Lafuente who considers her paintings to be poetic responses to visual experience.
After finishing her Bryn Mawr degree, she completed the certificate program from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned her MFA at Brooklyn College. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and internationally and has been the subject of 35 solo shows and numerous group shows. Through the course of her career, she has been the recipient of many gran…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Phone: 3026520271. Contact Email: info@somervillemanning.com.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Somerville Manning Gallery, 101 Stone Block Row, Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor, Greenville, DE 19807.
For more info visit somervillemanning.com. Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Category: Sports and Recreation. Contact Name: Customer Support. Contact Phone: 8884338966. Contact Email: support@puzzlingadventures.com. Cost: $39.95.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
200 6th St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit puzzlingadventures.com. Watercolor in the Garden: Spring Observations
Learn the basics of watercolor in this 4-week seminar. During this course, you will complete one study per week, focusing on a different technique for capturing beauty in the natural world. This class will be held outside, with an inside space available in the case of inclement weather.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Misc. Contact Name: Mellany Armstrong. Contact Phone: 215.247.5777. Contact Email: mellanya@upenn.edu. Cost: Members $145; non-members $160.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens
100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118.
For more info visit www.morrisarboretum.org. “Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits” Youth Art Contest
The Greater Atlantic Partnership and Atlantic Prevention Resources proudly present The Power of Positivity: Life Without Limits Art Contest. The contest is open to middle school students in Atlantic County, grades 6-8. The schools involved will collect all artwork submissions from students before the deadline. Atlantic Prevention Resources will organize a pick-up of all student works. All submissions must be received by April 7, 2025. The top three winners will be awarded a gift card, and first place will have their art displayed on a billboard in the local community.
Featured student artwork from talented middle school students will be shown in an art exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University from April 30 to May 11, celebrating how positive actions and mindsets can lead to a fulfilling, substance-free life. The exhibit will be open to the public for all to enjoy!
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Sarah Lacey. Contact Phone: 6096263805. Contact Email: sarah.lacy@stockton.edu. Cost: Free Admission.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
For more info visit static1.squarespace.com. Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! 'Bottle Dancers USA' at OCL
TOMS RIVER – L’chaim! Experience the ebullience and energy that make Jewish culture a treat and a treasure. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present performances by Bottle Dancers USA at four branches during May.
• Waretown Branch – 11 AM Saturday, May 3, 112 Main Street, (609) 693-5133
• Stafford Branch – 2 PM Saturday, May 3, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
• Jackson Branch – 2:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2 Jackson Drive, (732) 928-4400
• Upper Shores Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, (732) 793-3996
You’ll enjoy an eye-popping series of dance variations from Eastern Europe, especially the troupe’s world-renowned Bottle Dance, the awe-inspiring exercise in agility while keeping glass bottles perched and balanced atop their heads.
Brimming with spirit and athleticism, Bottle Dancers USA have spread joy around the globe through Jewish, Hasidic, Hebrew, Yiddish and Klezmer dances since 2005. They’re in constant demand at family events, reso…
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ocean County Library: Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, Ocean Township NJ; Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin NJ; Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson Township NJ; Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Spring Blossoms Tour
Celebrate the joy of spring as the garden and trees bloom. The vibrant flowers change on a weekly basis as the season unfolds, bringing bursts of color and fragrance. Get more information at 215.247.5777 ext. 157. Meet at Widener Welcome Center. Free with general admission.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Mellany Armstrong. Contact Phone: 215.247.5777. Contact Email: mellanya@upenn.edu. Cost: Free with general admission.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens
100 E. Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118.
For more info visit www.morrisarboretum.org. Homecoming
Homecoming
Curated by Meg Wolensky
Homecoming unites 20 LGBTQIA+ artists from the Greater Philadelphia Area, exploring the comforts and complexities of queer domestic life across generations and identities. Through themes of love, resilience, and chosen family, this exhibition carves out space for queer stories to be seen, felt, and honored. Set in Lansdowne—home to one of Pennsylvania’s largest LGBTQIA+ populations—Homecoming invites viewers to reflect on the meaning of home and belonging while amplifying the voices of those who have long shaped our cultural landscape.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Lansdowne Economic Development Corp. (LEDC) (LEDC). Contact Phone: 6107454063. Contact Email: Info@LansdownesFuture.org. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
20*20 House
20 Lansdowne Court
Lansdowne, PA 19050.
For more info visit www.lansdownearts.org. Mother's Day Market at the Vineyard
Sip, Shop & Celebrate Mom!
Join us at the vineyard for our two-day Mother’s Day Market! Enjoy wine by the glass/bottle, live music, food trucks, as well an Artisan Market with over a dozen local vendors.
Hours of Operation:
Saturday: 12:00 – 7:00pm
Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00pm
Live Music Schedule:
Saturday: Rick Caldwell from 2:00 – 5:00pm
Sunday: Jason Ager from 1:00 – 4:00pm
Vendor Line Up:
November Moon
2 Waves and the Sun
Urban Essence
The Olive Tree
The Cut Bakes
Seven Sisters Crystals
The D3LCO Effect
Jolia James Design
Madewell
Shay Lynn Jewlery
Cork and Charm
Food Truck Line Up:
On the Roll – Saturday & Sunday
Calaveras Street Tacos – Saturday ONLY
Pizzeria La Familia – Sunday ONLY
**All vendors & food trucks will be onsite 12:00- 4:00pm. Vendors subject to change. Wine tastings not available this day. Wine service will be by the glass & bottle only**.
Category: Festivals / Parades. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Contact Phone: 6104590808. Contact Email: info@pennswoodswinery.com. Cost: Free.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
124 Beaver Valley Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.
For more info visit www.pennswoodswinery.com. Philadelphia Marketplace at Dilworth Park
Come out and support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2025! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. Along with the joyful chatter of the fountains and skating brought by the CCD, this fun shopping experience brings together vendors of all categories and product types.
Join the summer festivities every Friday and Saturday, when this group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t miss these pop up shops from May 2 through June 28, 2025 and from September 5 through October 4, 2025 from 12pm - 6pm. Find something for everyone in the family or friend group from the ever-changing list of merchants every week. Fan-favorite vendors like Lily Lough Jewelry, Fairy Greens, LuvonFire Candle Co. Harleysville Beekeeper and Skyseed Jewelry and more will be bringing their unique products to Dilworth Park again and a…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Festivals / Parades. Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dilworth Park.
Up Next! Youth Jam Sessions
Up Next! is a free monthly open jam session providing a platform for Philly’s creative youth to learn, perform, collaborate, and grow. Every second Saturday, The Lounge at World Cafe Live offers an all-ages, alcohol-free environment, showcasing our city’s up-and-coming talent while building community across the local music scene. A rotating youth ensemble will serve as the house band, kicking off the afternoon with a featured set including hand-selected guest artists before opening up the jam.
Produced in collaboration between World Cafe Live and The School District of Philadelphia’s MIC’d Up initiative, Up Next! aims to engage students in music industry careers both on and off the stage. Students will work alongside the WCL team to curate, promote, facilitate, and document each session, with opportunities in booking, marketing, videography, photography, artist relations, hosting, audio engineering, backline management, and other elements of live event production. A team of professional musicians and educator…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Email: community@worldcafelive.org. Cost: free.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104.
For more info visit worldcafelive.org. Morris Arboretum & Gardens Garden Highlights Tour
Our knowledgeable guides will design a tour around the interests of the attendees. Every tour is different, so come back as many times as you’d like. Meet at the Widener Welcome Center. Free with general admission. Get more information at morrisarb.org/tours or call 215.247.5777 ext 157.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Mellany Armstrong. Contact Phone: 215.247.5777. Contact Email: mellanya@upenn.edu. Cost: $0 to $20.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19118.
For more info visit www.morrisarb.org. Live Music at the Vineyard!
Live Music at the Vineyard!
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
On selected Saturdays and/or Sundays, 2pm to 6pm (or as posted).
Enjoy performances from local artists. Check the website for complete details: performances and schedule subject to changes. No cover charge.
Category: Misc. Contact Name: Tasting Room. Contact Phone: 215-493-6500. Contact Email: support@crossingvineyards.com. Cost: No cover charge.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Crossing Vineyards & Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road
Washington Crossing, PA.
For more info visit www.crossingvineyards.com. Spring Concert Series
Philadelphia’s own all-women tap company, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, “is a powerhouse of technique, joy, and passion” (ThINKingDance). The 2025 Spring Concert Series features innovative choreography by Michael J. Love and Dolores Sanchez, audience favorites by Katie Budris and Kat Echevarría Richter, and a world premiere by renowned Chicago tap artist Star Dixon. From reimagined jazz standards to contemporary favorites, “The Lady Hoofers not only can spark the floor, they take tap in unexpected directions” (The Dance Journal).
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $25 - $35.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Harold Prince Theatre at the Annenberg Center for Performing Arts
3680 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104.
For more info visit www.ladyhoofers.org. Watson Adventures’ Whodunit at the PMA Scavenger Hunt
Join Watson Adventures on a murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults!
A killer is on the loose at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and it’s up to you to stop him! The killer has created a scavenger hunt that reveals his name, the weapon he used and where he hid the body. Follow the trail of clues and answer tricky questions to solve the crime. Advance purchase required.
Category: Misc. Contact Phone: 877-9GO-HUNT. Contact Email: join@watsonadventures.com. Cost: $19.00 (plus museum admission).
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130.
For more info visit watsonadventures.com. Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes
The Spring 2025 term of Beginning Guitar for Kids will be April 5 through June 7 (no class on 4/19 and 5/24), Saturdays at 3pm.
This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles!
Students must provide their own acoustic guitars and tuners.
This class is designed for students ages 8-15
Spaces are limited - Register NOW! tinyurl.com/TempleGuitar4Kids
Classes are held at Temple University Center City (1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia – Across from Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park)
Easy access via SEPTA - iseptaphilly.com (regional rail, subway, bus) and we offer discounted parking!
Visit boyer.temple.edu/musicprep, email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215.204.1512 for more info!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Temple Music Prep. Contact Phone: 215-204-1512. Contact Email: musicprep@temple.edu. Cost: $144 for 8 week session.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Temple Music Prep
1515 Market Street, Suite 501
Philadelphia, PA 19102.
Grumblethorpe Spring Plant Sale
Pick up some vegetable, herb and flower starter plants for your home garden! Open Friday, May 9 4:00 - 7:00 PM and Saturday, May 10 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Category: Food and Beverage / Farmer's Market. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Name: Mackenzie Warren. Contact Phone: 2159252251. Contact Email: mwarren@philalandmarks.org. Cost: N/A.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Grumblethorpe
5267 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144.
For more info visit www.philalandmarks.org. Guitar for Busy Adults Classes
The Spring 2025 term of Guitar for Busy Adults Classes will be held April 5 through June 7 (no classes on 4/19 and 5/24), Saturdays at 4pm.
This class is designed for adults (ages 16+)
This class offers beginning students an introduction to the guitar. Classes will address the fundamentals of finger picking and flat picking styles and introduce other techniques used in a wide variety of styles. Students will learn how to read music, accompany songs, and explore the basics of improvisation, songwriting and more! Students must provide their own acoustic guitars and tuners.
Register NOW! Spaces are limited. https://tinyurl.com/Guitar4BusyAdults
Classes are held at Temple University Center City (1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia – Across from Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park)
Easy access via SEPTA - iseptaphilly.com (regional rail, subway, bus) and we offer discounted parking!
Visit boyer.temple.edu/musicprep, email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215.204.1512 for more info!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Temple Music Prep. Contact Phone: 215-204-1512. Contact Email: musicprep@temple.edu. Cost: $195 for 8 week session.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Temple Music Prep
1515 Market Street, Suite 501
Philadelphia, PA 19102.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Tasting Through Time: A Historic Dining Experience
First seating: 4:30-6:30pm
Second seating: 7:30-9:30pm
Explore history through your taste-buds! Enjoy a 5-course dinner of small plates, each paired with adult beverages, while learning about the culinary traditions of the past in the Log Cabin. The event also includes a live auction & door prize drawings. This year’s theme, “Foreign Foods,” will highlight the surprising variety of global ingredients and dishes enjoyed in early America.
This event is a fundraiser to support the Trimble Kitchen Project at Newlin Grist Mill.
Cost: $75/person. You must be 21 years or older to attend.
Category: Fundraisers. Galas / Banquets / Luncheons. Museum / Exhibitions. Contact Phone: 610-459-2359. Contact Email: info@newlingristmill.org. Cost: $75 per person.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Newlin Grist Mill
219 Cheyney Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342.
For more info visit newlingristmill.org. Majestic Bali by Gapura
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening filled with glamour and the rich essence of authentic flavors. Indulge in a traditional Liwetan feast — a vibrant communal dining experience where exquisite Balinese and Indonesian dishes are artfully presented on fragrant banana leaves, captivating your senses both visually and aromatically. As the sun sets, let the enchanting melodies of live music and the graceful movements of Balinese dancers transport you to a realm of pure delight and cultural celebration.
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Fundraisers. Galas / Banquets / Luncheons. Contact Name: Sinta Penyammi Storms. Contact Phone: 215-254-3375. Contact Email: info@gapuraphilly.org. Cost: $100.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pax Center
2300 S 18th St Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19145.
For more info visit www.ticketleap.events. The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show
America’s largest interactive true crime mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Philadelphia! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!
Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.
Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
We perform at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City, a newly renovated full-service hotel in beautiful Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Located on the Avenue of the Arts and nine miles from Philadelphia International Airport, our venue is located in the heart of downtown Philadelphia. We are near a…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Ian B. Contact Phone: 866-496-0535. Contact Email: phl.info@thedinnerdetective.com. Cost: $75.00.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Doubletree Center City 237 S. Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19107.
For more info visit eventvesta.com. Develop English Conversation Skills at the OCL Lakewood Branch
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP – Expand your mastery of the English language in an enjoyable, casual setting at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch. Two-hour English Conversation Groups meet at 6:30 PM every Monday. Sessions will also take place at 10 AM every Saturday beginning April 5.
Adults who want to practice speaking English are welcome to join our conversation groups. Strengthen your skills by discussing various topics of interest with the group. Lakewood community volunteers with backgrounds in education lead the talks.
For dates and times of this free drop-in program series, please visit https://tinyurl.com/OclLKEng, stop by the OCL Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, or call (732) 363-1435, extension 2100.
El grupo de conversación de ingles para adultos se reúnen para practicar ingles; todos los lunes a las 6:30pm y además una nueva sesión comenzara el 5 de abril del 2025 a las 10 am. Eres bienvenido a unirte a las dos sesiones. Va ser dirigido por un voluntario comunitario. Si tienes alguna p…
Category: Community Events / Volunteerism. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Ocean County Library, Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, Lakewood Township NJ.
For more info visit tinyurlcom. An Evening of Flamenco
Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring rhythms and fiery passion of one of Spain's most iconic art forms at At Evening of Flamenco on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Hosted by Artsi, in partnership with Pasión y Arte, this unforgettable night will showcase the exhilarating performances of Pasión y Arte, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary flamenco dance company, joined by distinguished special guests from New York and Spain!
Whether you’re a longtime flamenco enthusiast or new to its powerful traditions, this vibrant gathering at the Tablao will give you an unforgettable experience of authentic Spanish culture. The evening promises an electric blend of dance, song, and guitar that will captivate your senses.
Savor a complimentary glass of Spanish wine with your admission. as you enjoy the performance in an intimate, first-come, first-served setting. Additional wine will be available for just $5. Doors open at 6:30 PM, so arrive early to secure your spot for this must-see celebration.
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Keila Perez-Vega. Contact Phone: 908-343-3561. Contact Email: artsi.philly@gmail.com. Cost: $35.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Trinity on 22nd: 2212 Spruce Street.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Catch the Springtime Blues: Pete Wagula in Concert at the Ocean County Library
TOMS RIVER – Green is the dominant color of spring, and brilliant Jersey Shore guitarist Pete Wagula gives it his own shade of blue. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present “Spring Concerts with Pete Wagula” at three branches during May.
• Tuckerton Branch – 7 PM Monday, May 5, 380 Bay Avenue, (609) 296-1470
• Lacey Branch – 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, (609) 693-8566
• Stafford Branch – 6:30 PM Thursday, May 22, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
Watch Pete’s deft stylings on the frets and enjoy his renditions of acoustic bottleneck blues, jazz and original songs from his most recent albums including The Other Side and Seventeen, found on his website.
Pete reveals his influences and discusses his glass-on-strings technique in his Ocean County Library Meet the Artist interview on YouTube. He also sheds light on the electric loops he creates to build a sonic backdrop for his slide stylings on dobro and metal- and wooden-body guitars.
Playing s…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Tom Mongelli. Contact Phone: (732) 349-6200. Contact Email: tmongelli@theoceancountylibrary.org. Cost: 0.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ocean County Library, Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Avenue, Tuckerton NJ.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Quintessence Theatre presents The Return of Benjamin Lay
Benjamin Lay - shepherd, sailor, revolutionary, and the British Empire’s first revolutionary abolitionist - returns from the grave almost 300 years after his death, as feisty and unpredictable as ever. The 4ft “David” confronts the “Goliath” of slavery as he demands once again to be readmitted into the Quaker community that disowned him for ideas considered dangerous and disruptive. How far will he go to share his prophetic vision knowing the cost of protest? Sweeping across the centuries and continents, The Return of Benjamin Lay is a hallucinatory exploration of the list of a radical who became one of the earliest revolutionary abolitionists.
The award-winning London production, “an important groundbreaking play” (Closeup Culture), by decorated playwright Naomi Wallace and historian Marcus Rediker, features “a riveting performance by Mark Povinelli” (Broadway World), direction by Royal Shakespeare Company Honorary Associate Ron Daniels, and set design by the acclaimed Riccardo Hernandez. The play crosses t…
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Quintessence Theatre. Contact Phone: 2159874450. Contact Email: BoxOffice@QTGrep.org. Cost: $25-$60.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Quintessence at The Sedgwick Theater (7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119).
For more info visit www.quintessencetheatre.org. Spring Concert Series
Philadelphia’s own all-women tap company, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, “is a powerhouse of technique, joy, and passion” (ThINKingDance). The 2025 Spring Concert Series features innovative choreography by Michael J. Love and Dolores Sanchez, audience favorites by Katie Budris and Kat Echevarría Richter, and a world premiere by renowned Chicago tap artist Star Dixon. From reimagined jazz standards to contemporary favorites, “The Lady Hoofers not only can spark the floor, they take tap in unexpected directions” (The Dance Journal).
Category: Theater / Concerts. Cost: $25 - $35.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM.
Harold Prince Theatre at the Annenberg Center for Performing Arts
3680 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104.
For more info visit www.ladyhoofers.org. Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic
Jason Bishop brings his cutting-edge magic and illusions to the Pocono Mountains for an extended run of shows. Bishop will perform multiple large-scale illusions, bring audience volunteers on stage. he'll turn a $1 into a $50 and give it to a lucky audience member to keep and even perform a trick with his dog Gizmo! All of this is performed with Jason's unique humor that has audiences laughing as much as they applaud. Make your vacation or night out more magical and memorable by getting tickets to see one of today's best Illusionists live in a show that's one of the best things to do in the Poconos!
Category: Theater / Concerts. Contact Name: Kim Hess. Contact Email: jasonbishopmagic@gmail.com. Cost: $35-50.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
Camelback Resort
301 Resort Drive
Tannersville PA 18372.
For more info visit www.tickettailor.com. The Wildwoods at City Winery Philadelphia
City Winery Philadelphia presents The Wildwoods live on Saturday, May 10th at 7:30pm.
"Every note we play is a chapter in our story, a journey through the heart of American roots music. We're The Wildwoods, where each lyric is a leaf in the vast forest of our sound."
In the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, The Wildwoods emerge as a folk/Americana trio, a musical tapestry woven by husband-and-wife, Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin), alongside bassist Andrew Vaggalis. Their story is a symphony of exploration and connection, a journey that has taken them from the Midwest to international stages, carving out a unique place in the folk landscape. Their presence has graced stages alongside artists such as Mighty Poplar, Sierra Ferrell, Aiofe O’ Donovan, Melissa Carper, Jamie Wyatt and Joe Nichols at concerts and festivals like Summerfest, FreshGrass and the Oyster Ridge Music Festival. The Wildwoods have become a force in the folk scene, boasting accolades like being finalists at the FreshGrass Music Festival…
Category: Art / Photography / Crafts. Contact Name: Andy Vaggalis. Contact Phone: 4024164827. Contact Email: avaggalis1@gmail.com. Cost: 20.00.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
990 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
For more info visit citywinery.com.