The Grape Open Jam
2026-04-08 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-04-15 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street
Wednesday is a Grape signature – @thegrapeopenjam. A sorely missed staple and it’s cool to watch, and you can participate! Let’s get weird. BYO instrument unless you can’t! Drummers BYO sticks! It’s Free!

Bingo at The Rook
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rook, 4001 Cresson, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States

EJ Simpson’s Jesus Christ Superstar
2026-04-10 18:30 - 22:00

Quidnunk and Friends Free Live Music at the Foodery
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foodery on Ridge, 6148 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Jeffrey Foucault at Harmonie Hall
2026-04-11 19:00 - 22:00

Jazz Manouche Open Jam at the Foodery
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | The Foodery on Ridge, 6148 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Mi Come out and play some or come to listen. We might do some plain old ’20s era swing too.
All instruments and levels welcome.

Grape Room Open Mic!
2026-04-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street
THE FREE WEEKLY EVENTS OF THE OPEN VARIETY ARE BACK AT THE GRAPE!!!!!🚨
Sunday?! yup. with open mic music hosted by @ethanzcain. sign ups are IN PERSON at SIX PM on a CLIPBOARD. the host will announce when it goes out. 15 minute sets or 3 songs, whatever comes first. Music only.
Monday we’re closed because we need a day to maybe sleep and probably do some work in there, and that’s gonna be the case every week.
Tuesdays we’re back with open mic comedy. Check back weekly for who is hosting! @sylisp usually knows.
Wednesday is a Grape signature – @thegrapeopenjam. A sorely missed staple and it’s cool to watch, and you can participate! Let’s get weird. BYO instrument unless you can’t! Drummers BYO sticks!
More info to come on literally everything. We are just getting started and you should be so, so excited.
GET TO THE GRAPE.

Trivia Night at Twisted Ginger with Brewtanant Dan
2026-04-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Twisted Gingers, 4317 Fleming, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Open Mic at Wissahickon Brewing
2026-04-13 18:30 - 22:00 | Wissahickon Brewing Company, 3705 W. Schoolhouse Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States
What’s not to love about this?
1 – Open Mics are amazing. Like an epic journey into the human psyche. The community that gathers around a good open mic (like this one) is manna to the soul.
2 – The brewery is terrific. Top Notch Beer and a great selection of food trucks. Breakfast!
3 – You get to hear trains!

Quizzo at The Rook
2026-04-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The Rook, 4001 Cresson, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States

Open Mic Comedy Night at the Grape Room
2026-04-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street
IT’S OPEN AGAIN!

Titanic Day
2026-04-15

Open Mic at the Dawson
2026-04-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Sign Up at 7, music starts at 8

Twilight Tunes & Makers Market!
2026-04-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Roxborough Pocket Park, 6170 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, 19128, United States
Join us for the return of Twilight Tunes, Roxborough Development Corporation’s signature outdoor jazz series—bringing music, neighbors, and local makers together in the heart of the Ridge.
Now in its second year, Twilight Tunes continues to grow as a go-to gathering for Roxborough residents, Northwest Philadelphia neighbors, and jazz lovers from across the region. Expect a relaxed, welcoming evening filled with live music, food, art, and community connection.
✨ April kicks off Jazz Appreciation Month with an incredible live performance by String Theory Trio:
• Bert Harris — double bass & electric bass
• Steve Strawitz — violin & guitar
• Grant MacAvoy — drums
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🛍️ Featuring local vendors & artists:
Humpty Dumplings
Mount Airy Candle Co.
beachcatartist
It’s A Janda Art
New and Wesley Images
Locust Ridge Honey and Produce
Pauline Nader’s Flower Farm
Balloon Buddies
Dead King Bakery
Unity Java
Natural Born Loser Vintage
Savon Cherie Soaps
📍 Location: Roxborough Pocket Park
6170 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA
📅 Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bring a chair, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of great music and good vibes under the spring sky.
COME EARLY – for the Philly 250 Bell reveal – now in Pocket Park!

West Philadelphia Orchestra in Pretzel Park!
2026-04-17 17:00 - 20:30 | Pretzel Park, 4300 Silverwood St., Philadelphia, PA, 1912y7, United States
CELEBRATE JAZZ MONTH IN PRETZEL PARK FRIDAY APRIL 17th!

CANCELLED - Quidnunk and Friends Free Live Music at the Foodery
2026-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foodery on Ridge, 6148 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
The Big Q can’t make it tonight.
Will be back next week.

North Light Gala
2026-04-17 19:00 - 23:00 | manayunk brewing company
Join us as we celebrate North Light Community Center’s 90th year and honor some of those individuals who have worked tirelessly to support and sustain our mission.
Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and buffet dinner prepared by Manayunk Brewing Company.
Sip on a signature cocktail at the open bar.
Bid on great items in the live and silent auctions.

Honorees:

Anne Wright Founders Award: Nissa G. Eisenberg
Neducsin Education Award: Mary Katharine Needles
Rick Carocci Corporate Community Advocate Award: McShea’s Catering
John J. Willard Community Award: Joseph Gidjunis, owner of JPG Photo & Video and Veracity Studios
Irene A. Madrak Service Award: Alex Pynesriday, April 17th. Get ready for a night of celebration and community-building.
Get tickets at: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/nlcc26

Lucy Kaplansky with Jenna Nicholls at the Fallers
2026-04-17 20:00 - 22:30 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States

Alpaca Lips, Bagel, and Waffle Stomp at the Dawson
2026-04-17 20:00 - 23:30 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States

Sqwerv with Riko and Whaler and more! At Grape Room
2026-04-17 20:00 - 23:30 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street

Bells Mill Road Clean up for MLK and Earth Days
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00
Meeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive
Parking: Bell’s Mill Road will be closed starting at 7:00 am, so please plan where you’ll park ahead of time! There is plenty of neighborhood street parking near the Manatawna and Northwestern Trailheads, but any parking location will require hiking into our meeting location. See map for details.
Bathrooms: There should be porta-potties on Forbidden Drive and Bells Mill Road.
Join Friends of the Wissahickon in celebrating BOTH Earth Day and Martin Luther King Jr Day (after having to cancel our service day in January) with a special large-scale clean-up along Bells Mill Road! For this effort, the Road will be closed from Lykens Lane to Germantown Avenue, providing volunteers with safe access to a heavily traveled road. By removing litter along the roadway, we can prevent trash from washing into the creek during rainstorms and help protect habitat and stream health.
All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities:
• Litter clean-up
• Hiking up to 2 miles (we’ll be traveling up and down Bells Mill Road picking up trash)
We provide gloves, tools, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.

Restoration Workday at The Schuylkill Center
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Schuylkill Center
Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know our vast, 365 acres of protected land! This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to learn more about plant identification and restoration techniques while connecting with nature and other members of your community. Together, we will work to remove invasive plant species and improve our trails.
Workday Details
No experience necessary to volunteer. Training will be provided by our expert staff during the workday. We recommend wearing long pants, sturdy boots or shoes. We will have a selection of gloves if needed but volunteers are welcome to bring their own if they have a favorite pair. We will provide tools for our volunteers. Please bring your own water bottle.
This Restoration Workday will be rescheduled in the event of severe weather. Please register to let us know you’re coming. Groups are welcome to register, but each individual should sign up independently.
Register Here: https://schuylkillcenter.org/restoration-volunteer-workdays/

Yoga For Kids at the Roxborough Library
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Roxborough Library, 6245 Ridge Avenue
Join us in exploring mindfulness and movement for kids! Children ages 5 and up will hear stories about mindfulness and emotional regulation, learn breahting techniques with their grown ups, and we will all go on a movement adventure to help children feel empowered in their body. This program is…

The Philly Chili Spelling Bee at Harmonie Hall
2026-04-18 13:30 - 17:00 | Harmonie Hall, 4372 Fleming, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Doors @ 1:30 pm
Spelling Bee @ 2pm
Hello and Welcome! We are pleased to announce the first-ever Harmonie Hall Spelling Bee, Chili Cook-Off, and Hands-Free Pie Eating contest. Below you will find two links: one for spelling Bee signup and another to compete in the chili cook-off.
Spelling Bee Sign-up Google Form
Important Information
Spelling Bee Rules
Bring yourself and a friendly competitive spirit
We ask for a ten dollar entry-fee; half of all proceeds will be donated to Juntos Philadelphia. The other half will be a cash prize for the champion!
Admission is NOTAFLOF (no one turned away for lack of funds), but limited to 50 participants, it is very important to us that individuals who sign up can commit to be at Harmonie Hall 04/18/2026 no later than 1:00pm and can stay the duration of the competition
Chili Cook-Off Sign-up Form
Important Information
Please arrive at Harmonie Hall (4372 Fleming St.) no later than 1:00pm 04/18/2026

Blind Pig BBQ at Dawson
2026-04-18 14:00 - 21:00 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Tom Knows meat. Go Eat.

Author Event - Revive Me with J.L. Seegars at VIPARC
2026-04-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Venice Island Performing Arts Center
Bestselling author J.L. Seegars takes the stage with Nikki Payne for a lively conversation celebrating the release of “Revive Me,” followed by an audience Q & A and book signing.
Tickets are $23.18 and includes one paperback copy of “Revive Me.” RSVP is required and guests bringing books from home must purchase at least one from Cupid’s Bookshop with a three-book limit.
Buy tickets and RSVP at Author Event: Revive Me by J.L. Seegars at Cupid’s Bookshop Tickets, Friday, Apr 17 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm | Eventbrite
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Stealing Society, Midnight, Rose at Dawson
2026-04-18 20:00 - 23:30 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States

mania watch party featuring Mosasaurus (WWE theme night), Lazer Shark’s cover set, and Dead Billionaires at Grape Room
2026-04-18 20:00 - 23:30 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street
