Stevie the Inventors Build A Bot Class at YMCA
2026-04-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Roxborough YMCA, 7201 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Get ready for an exciting hands-on STEM experience where kids become inventors! Join Stevie The Inventor for a fun-filled class where children will build their very own motorized robot, learn beginner engineering skills.

Read to a Therapy Dog at the Roxborough Library
2026-04-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Roxborough Library, 6245 Ridge Avenue
Boost your confidence by reading to Lady, a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines!
Practice your reading skills in a judgement-free zone and make sure to pet Lady when you are done. Each child will have up to ten minutes to read aloud. Space may be limited; first come, first served.

Free To Be - Suessical
2026-04-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Venice Island Performing Arts Center
Performance time: 6pm (Doors open at 5:30pm)
Ticket price: $10 for Children, $15 for Adults
Description of Performance: Musical theater production of Seussical the Musical for kids
Website: www.freetobepac.com

Laura Mann and Cliff Hills at the Fallser Club
2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:30 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Laura Mann
Laura Mann is an award-winning singer-songwriter and former Star Search performer who has shared the stage with legends like Warren Zevon, Dave Mason, and Ronnie Spector. She has collaborated with renowned artists, including Robert Hazard, Eric Bazilian, and Dan Navarro.
Founder of the award-winning venue The Living Room, Laura now returns to the stage with the same passion and authenticity that have defined her career—because for her, it’s always been about the music.
https://lauramann.com/
https://www.instagram.com/laura_mann_music/
https://www.facebook.com/laura.mann.336
Cliff Hillis
Cliff Hillis is an award winning singer/songwriter based in the Philadelphia area whose music evokes the sunny pop of the 70’s and has garnered national radio airplay. Hillis has co-written with critically acclaimed songwriters such as Rhett Miller, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Kelley Ryan and Dan Bern.
Tracks from the new album “Be The Now” have been getting airplay on Triple A radio stations such as 88.5 WXPN, 89.7 WTMD and 90.5 The Night.
When he’s not recording and producing albums for himself and others in his studio, Hillis also tours with various bands including Smash Palace, David Uosikkinen’s “In The Pocket”, Patty Smyth as well as The Orchestra (featuring former E.L.O. members).
“You know who’s really good? Cliff Hillis.”
— Rhett Miller (singer/songwriter Old 97’s)
“I LOVE this! You two sound terrific together & what a great song.”
— Legendary producer & songwriter Don Dixon (in reaction to the Kelley Ryan co-write “Good Morning and Goodnight”)

https://cliffhillis.com/
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Sleep Cycles, Dead Wrong, Team Goldie, With Abandon at the Grape
2026-04-25 20:00 - 23:30 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street

Bitchfork, Caroline Quinn, and Fiona McHugh at Dawson Street
2026-04-25 20:00 - 23:30 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States

DJ Luv at the Grape Room
2026-04-25 23:00 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street

Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower
2026-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Wissahickon Park
Meeting at Thomas Mansion (6245 Wissahickon Ave)
Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. See map for details.
Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion during the service day.
Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks!
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:
• Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving heavy objects
• Planting site maintenance: using long handled tools for cutting, scraping, and digging
• Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools for cutting vines
• Litter clean-up
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.
Registration is required for all volunteer service days so that participants can be informed of emergency cancellations. Service days are cancelled in steady precipitation or other dangerous weather conditions.
For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.
Register at https://fow.org/event/sunday-volunteer-service-with-david-bower-04-26-2026/

Chilladelphia at Art On The Ridge Gallery
2026-04-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Art On The Ridge, 6133 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Come celebrate National Poetry Month at Manayunk-Roxborough Art Center as poets Peter Krok, Cleveland Wall and Steve Delia Read From Their Work
2026-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Manayunk Roxborough Arts Center, 419 Green Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Dears,

Sunday, April 26th at 1:00 p.m. at 419 Green Lane (rear), Philadelphia, PA 19128.
Light refreshments, “Open mic,” suggested donation $5.
Street parking is usually available nearby and there are municipal lots within walking distance.
See the attached for more about the poets.
Hoping to see you then,
David

Songwriter’s Circle at the Foodery On Ridge
2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00 | The Foodery on Ridge, 6148 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Grape Room Open Mic!
2026-04-26 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.

Jazz Night at Dawson with Eric Sayles
2026-04-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States

Furnace Party Anniversary
2026-04-27

Trivia Night at Twisted Ginger with Brewtanant Dan
2026-04-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Twisted Gingers, 4317 Fleming, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Open Mic at Wissahickon Brewing
2026-04-27 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
2026-04-27 19:00 - 22:00 | The Rook, 4001 Cresson, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States

Kick Off - Tuesday Night Music at The Manayunk Bridge Garden - The Schist Creek Stompers Jug Band
2026-04-28 17:30 - 20:30 | Manayunk Bridge Garden, 100 Dupont St, Philadelphia, 19127
Kick Off with The Schist Creek Stompers!
Bring a picnic!

Open Mic Comedy Night at the Grape Room
2026-04-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street
IT’S OPEN AGAIN!

Open Mic at the Dawson
2026-04-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Sign Up at 7, music starts at 8

The Grape Open Jam
2026-04-29 20:00 - 22:30 | 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
2026-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rook, 4001 Cresson, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States

Sing Us Home Festival
2026-05-01 | Venice Island Performing Arts Center
Sing Us Home is Philadelphia-bred singer-songwriter Dave Hause’s annual music festival in Manayunk’s Venice Island. The three day event is a celebration of punk rock, acoustic music, local food and drink, working class wit, California vibes, Philly-style second lines, craft beer, tattoos, art, storytelling and, of course, lots of brotherly (and sisterly) love!
The fourth year of Sing Us Home welcomes Pennsylvania punk rock institution The Menzingers, John Darnielle’s indie-folk behemoth Mountain Goats, and a special return to the stage for indie rock outfit Augustines, fresh off a hiatus with new music as well as more acts to be announced.

Andorra with FISHNET and Beach Therapy at the Grape
2026-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street

Introduction to Birding at Roxborough Library
2026-05-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Roxborough Library, 6245 Ridge Avenue
Join Tony Croasdale of the Wissahickon Environmental Center for an engaging introduction to birding. You can put your new skills to use during tomorrow’s birdwalk.

Faygo Fridays at Thrillerdelphia
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Thrillerdelphia, 4203 Main St, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Philadelphia gets enough wine tastings.
We’re doing FAYGO FRIDAYS.
Every Friday, 6–7PM at Thrillerdelphia. Free Faygo samples poured like it’s sacred ritual.
Come discover flavors banned by common sense, debate Moon Mist like it’s politics, and walk Main Street holding a neon beverage that looks medically impossible.
Books, sugar, bad decisions, community.
Exactly how Fridays should feel.

Acme Idol Singing Contest
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Acme of Roxborough, 5927 Ridge Ave.
Join us for an unforgettable night of
music, performances, and community fun!
Come perform—or come support your friends
and neighbors as they take the stage.

Quidnunk and Friends Free Live Music at the Foodery
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foodery on Ridge, 6148 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

ICE OUT fundraising dinner to support Philadelphia’s New Sanctuary Movement Community Fund
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtime Bakery, 6624 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States
What better way to celebrate International Worker’s Day than joining two small Mt. Airy businesses for an ICE OUT fundraising dinner to support Philadelphia’s New Sanctuary Movement Community Fund @nsmphilly
In collaboration with Dayna Evans of Downtime Bakery, I’ll be serving up a five course vegetarian dinner focused on spring produce. 🌱
Come for a night of yummy food, community building, and support for a great cause. 100% of proceeds will be donated at the end of the event.
✨ Friday, May 1, 7pm at @downtimebakery
Limited seating. Reserve your spot at the link in bio or on the Downtime website!

Prudence Play
2026-05-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Harmonie Hall, 4372 Fleming, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Written and performed by Caroline Dunn
Directed by Frances Rippy

Buy tickets ar https://www.boyzwithapple.com/prudence-play
After a 5-star Edinburgh Fringe Festival debut and a sold out NYC extended run, writer and performer Caroline Dunn is bringing her one-woman-show PRUDENCE PLAY to Philly for only 3 shows!
Prudence Play (or Sister Prudence is Not Gay!) stars a young catholic nun having an identity (gay-as-hell) crisis. From her fever dream of tap dancing, or her hot and heavy thoughts during the Lenten fish fry, you understand…she’s having a moment. She’s waking up to feelings for a fellow sister, wrestling with her every belief, and confessing a lot (perhaps too much) to the order’s new priest. As memories from her past resurface and her dreams get more sinful, Prudence begins to question the voice in her head and is forced to confront her (horny) (gay) demons.
Prudence takes us on a beautifully human and hilarious journey into the mind of a young nun trapped by her own choices. Through humor and her surprising candor, the show explores queerness and lesbian identity, modern-day conservative catholicism, as well as the mental re-wiring it takes to free oneself of shame. As Prudence hits her breaking point, she welcomes the audience in with open arms, hilariously rambling freak-outs, and repressed memories. Just as she starts to question her reality, so will you. Plus, what would a repressed gay nun play be without a tap dancing dream sequence?
“…tender, funny, a warm embrace of queerness and imperfect self acceptance”
– Stephen Kearly, Hi! Drama (NYC Premiere 2026)
“With good humour, Caroline Dunn’s powerful, haunting script throws a spotlight on the mental conflict conservative religious teachings impose on gay people.”
★★★★★
-Counter Culture UK (World Premiere, Ed Fringe 2026)
“Dunn infuses Prudence with remarkable warmth and humanity…What begins as broad comedy deepens into something more profound. The play grows darker, more contemplative, as Prudence confronts the voices in her head.”
★★★★
The Nerd Party (World Premiere, Ed Fringe 2026)
“Iconic…funny…a tender exploration of a blossoming queer identity…an inspiring work…”
★★★★
Reviews by J (World Premiere, Ed Fringe 2026)
PRUDENCE PLAY
Written and performed by Caroline Dunn
Directed by Frances RippyCo-produced by Boyz with Apple & babygood
Tickets: boyzwithapple.com
Harmonie Hall
May 1st-2nd
May 1 @7pm, May 2nd @2pm, May 2nd @7pm
Keep up with Prudence & our artists on Instagram!
@prudenceplayig
@boyzwithapple
@babygoodmakes
@itscarolinedunn (Instagram & TikTok)
