This Week in Philly May 1-7

 

 

 

 

Welcome back to This Week in Philly! With the warm weather starting, we have an array of events for this week! Check them out below!

Monday, May 1 

  •  The Philadelphia Horticultural Society will be hosting a plant exchange. This is a free and family-friendly event! This is a one-for-one exchange, so if you bring three plants, you’ll go home with three new plants! This is a FREE event, but make sure to RSVP here.
  • Join Gwen Lewis for a FREE yoga event in Drexel Square. This class is held weekly and encourages beginners. Make sure to RSVP here

Tuesday, May 2  

  • Jesus Christ Superstar is returning to Philadelphia for a limited time! They are celebrating the musical’s 50th anniversary. Make sure to get your tickets, these won’t last long. 
  • Looking to help your little thinker think outside of the box? Look out for Big Ideas for Little Learners, hosted by the Salvation Army! Register here!

Wednesday, May 3

  • Need something to get hooked on? Bartram’s Garden is hosting Wednesday Free Fishing, all ages are welcome and no experience is necessary! Click here to register!
  • Need your fix of hot new tech? Philly’s River Casino is hosting Diversitech, the “largest hybrid tech event on the east coast” this Wednesday! Get your tickets here

Thursday, May 4

  • The annual Spring Series at the Mann will be returning on May 4th! There will be multiple performances by different dance troops. Come see an array of different ballet talents take the stage! You don’t want to miss this, Get your tickets now
  • The Museum Council of Greater Philadelphia is hosting a Meet the Board Happy Hour at the Independence Beer Garden! Click here to RSVP!

Friday, May 5

  • Join the Wine Garden for its Cinco De Mayo season grand opening! There will be happy hour drink specials, tacos, and margaritas! Find out more info here
  • The annual Sing Us Home Festival is coming back to Venice Island in Manayunk. This event will take place over two days. You can get your tickets here.
  • Without a Cue is back with a brand new show at the Red Rūm Theater! Murder at the Moulin will have everything from mimes to music to mystery. You do not want to miss this! Get your tickets now!

Saturday, May 6

  • The annual South Street Fest is back. This event will have all kinds of vendors, including food, drinks, crafts, live music, and so much more. It will be in full swing from 11 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Read more here
  • Fair CDC is having its annual Girard Avenue Street Fest from 11:00 a.m.- 5 p.m. There will be tons of vendors and amazing live music. Find out more about it here!

Sunday,  May 7

  • Make sure you catch the Chestnut Hill Spring Home & Garden Festival from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. There will be plants, flowers, live entertainment, and much more. Find out more about the event here
  • Swing by the Convention Center for the American Society for Quality 2023 World Conference on Quality and Improvement, bringing in thousands of representatives in manufacturing, consulting, health care, government, education, aerospace, and more! Register here!

That’s all for this week, but make sure to come back next week for a brand new list of events happening in Philadelphia!