Name: First Friday: May Flowers
Start: 2026-05-01T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Science History Institute

Science History Institute

As we welcome in the May flowers, the Science History Institute is celebrating the amazing chemical powers of plants! Stop by  to learn how plants become the clothing in our closets and the drinks in our cups or make your own botany book to help distinguish between what’s medicine and what’s poison! The library team will also showcase a selection of rare books on medicinal plants. 
Celebrate the living chemistry of spring and leave with a deeper appreciation for the plants that have clothed, healed, and inspired us for generations.

Local Event: First Friday: May Flowers

Philadelphia

Philadelphia County

June Bakan

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

Pennsylvania

First Friday: May Flowers

As we welcome in the May flowers, the Science History Institute is celebrating the amazing chemical powers of plants! Stop by ...

Marsha’s

Whether you’ve come out recently, have known your tea since birth, have come out multiple times, and/or are still settling into your identity, this party celebrates the queer experience in all of its shapes and sizes. Celebrate your pride at Marsha’s for the Black Out - Philly Black Pride Kick Off Social Event. Between two live DJs, enjoy a night of r&amp;b, hip hop, rap, afrobeats, soca, afrolatin and more.&nbsp; Hosted by Triple A and Mouth of Rain, this event is 21+.&nbsp;

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NOTO Philadelphia

Welcome to the high-energy, emotionally charged dance party inspired by the tension, obsession, and enemies-to-lovers chaos of Heated Rivalry. Built around forbidden attraction, late-night adrenaline, and messy feelings you don’t know what to do with, this party lives in the space between competition and connection.
Expect to hear the show’s soundtrack alongside music from the 2010s that moves between aggressive, heart-pounding energy and dramatic, emotional release. This is a night for side-eye, screaming lyrics at strangers, locking eyes across the room, and letting the tension live a little too long.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/143301/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

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New Construction - For sale in Philadelphia 

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City Winery Philadelphia

Ikechi Onyenaka is an American Jazz Saxophonist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer-Songwriter, and Recording Artist from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on the rise in modern jazz. Through gut punching saxophone staccatos, atmospheric piano chords, and melodic bass lines, Ikechi Onyenaka has truly carved his own lane in alternative jazz with his new emotionally driven single, ‘<a href="https://hypeddit.com/ikechionyenaka/onmyown" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">On My Own</a>’. This is a modern jazz tune that emphasizes the importance of being self-sufficient in the pursuit of your goals despite lack of moral support from peers. Join Ikechi at City Winery Philadelphia for an evening filled with great music.Get Tickets Here:&nbsp;<a href="https://fanlink.tv/IkechiOnyenakaLiveAtCityWineryPhiladelphia" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">fanlink.tv/IkechiOnyenakaLiveAtCityWineryPhiladelphia</a>
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Local Event: Ikechi Onyenaka Live at City Winery Philadelphia

Ikechi Onyenaka Live at City Winery Philadelphia

Ikechi Onyenaka is an American Jazz Saxophonist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer-Songwriter, and Recording Artist from Upper...

The Print Center

America Today highlights the power of print as a medium for expressing political ideals and urgent societal concerns. The exhibition brings together contemporary artworks from six community-centered, mission-based printshops across the US to consider the breadth of democracy and the American experience in the context of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The workshops include Coronado Printstudio, Austin, TX; Self Help Graphics and Art, Los Angeles, CA; EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, New York, NY; Crow's Shadow Institute for the Arts, Pendleton, OR; Brandywine Workshop and Archives, Philadelphia; and Women's Studio Workshop, Rosendale, NY. The exhibition will be accompanied by curator-led tours, an opening reception with gallery talks, and public programs. This exhibition will be available through July 25th.

Local Event: The Print Center presents America Today

The Print Center presents America Today

America Today highlights the power of print as a medium for expressing political ideals and urgent societal concerns. The...

Yale School Performing Arts Center

Y.A.L.E. School, a private special education school serving students with disabilities ages 3-21, will host the sixth annual Tri-State Ability Art Show: Metropolis on April 24 &amp; 25 at its Performing Arts Center in Cherry Hill. The Art Show will showcase artwork by students with disabilities in grades K-12 and ages 18-21 from across New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Highlighting student talents, the exhibit emphasizes the significance of creative expression, acceptance and inclusion.
Awards will be announced at the Opening Reception on Friday, April 24 from 6-9 p.m., which will also feature live music from young musicians and craft activities for children of all ages. The Gallery, along with a Craft Fair, will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There is no cost to attend, and all are invited. 
For more information, visit: <a href="https://yaleschoolnj.com/event/tri-state-ability-art-show-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://yaleschoolnj.com/event/tri-state-ability-art-show-2026/</a>&nbsp;This event is free and open to the public; guests may enter to view the artwork at their leisure. On April 25, gallery visitors can enjoy special art activities, programs and Craft Fair, sponsored by The Michael Polimeni Foundation, Mural Arts Philadelphia, Perkins Center for the Arts, Arts Ed NJ, Pennsylvania Art Education Association and Art Educators of New Jersey. For more event information, email <a href="mailto:kdonnelly@yaleschoolnj.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">kdonnelly@yaleschoolnj.com</a>.About Y.A.L.E. School Y.A.L.E. School is a New Jersey state-approved private special education school with 12 program locations throughout southern New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia region serving students with disabilities ages 3 through 21. Across four of those locations, Y.A.L.E. School offers a highly specialized program for students with autism that provides low student-to-staff ratios, supervision by highly-trained and certified behavior specialists, a comprehensive curriculum, intensive transition support, integrated and consultative speech services, support for families, and an extended school year program in the summer. Since 1976, students with disabilities have been placed at Y.A.L.E. School locations by their local school district and attend at no cost to parents. For more information, go to <a href="https://yaleschoolnj.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://yaleschoolnj.com/</a>.

Local Event: Y.A.L.E. Performing Arts Center 750 W. Marlton Pike Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Y.A.L.E. Performing Arts Center 750 W. Marlton...

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Louis Bluver Theatre

Experience a captivating production of the classic play by Royall Tyler, directed by Ann Garner. This professional theatrical performance is presented by the Philadelphia Artists' Collective.

Local Event: The Contrast

The Contrast

Experience a captivating production of the classic play by Royall Tyler, directed by Ann Garner. This professional theatrical...

Camden County

Eddie Callahan

Collingswood

New Jersey

Montgomery County

Narberth-Bala Cynwyd

Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood

Roxborough-Manayunk

Haddonfield-Haddon Township

Gloucester County

West Deptford

Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy

Delaware County

Haverford-Havertown

Springfield

Bryn Mawr-Gladwyne

Franklin Square

On&nbsp;Saturday, April 25, the <a href="https://bcan.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network</a> (BCAN) is hosting its annual&nbsp;<a href="https://secure2.convio.net/bcani/site/TR?fr_id=2152&amp;pg=entry#:~:text=The%202026%20Walk%20to%20End%20Bladder%20Cancer,*%20**Participants**%20Thousands%20from%20coast%20to%20coast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Walk to End Bladder Cancer in Philadelphia</a>&nbsp;kicking off Bladder Cancer Awareness Month (May) and raising awareness of this difficult-to-treat disease. This family-friendly, one-mile walk kicks off at Franklin Square – and will bring together patients, survivors, caregivers, and community members in support of those impacted. Bladder cancer is one of the most common, yet often overlooked, cancers. Participation is free, and locals are encouraged to register, form teams, and donate to support lifesaving work.
BCAN Philly Walk Details:
<ul><li>Schedule:<ul><li>Check-in: 9:00am ET</li><li>Opening Ceremony &amp; Walk: 10:00am ET</li></ul></li><li>Location: Franklin Square Park: Great Lawn, 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106</li><li><a href="https://secure2.convio.net/bcani/site/TR?fr_id=2152&amp;pg=entry" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Please register to walk or donate to the cause</a></li></ul>
About Bladder Cancer:
<ul><li>Bladder cancer is one of the most diagnosed cancers in the U.S., yet is overlooked and under-discussed due to social stigma and lack of public awareness compared to other cancers</li><li>According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2025/2025-cancer-facts-and-figures-acs.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">American Cancer Society</a>, an estimated 84,530 new cases of bladder cancer will be diagnosed this year and 17,870 people will die from the disease<ul><li>4,160 of these cases are in Pennsylvania (<a href="https://pure.psu.edu/en/publications/25-year-trends-in-stage-specific-incidence-rates-for-bladder-canc/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1em; font-family: var(--rx-font-text);" rel="nofollow noopener">100,000+ over past 30 years</a>)and&nbsp;Philadelphia’s cancer incidence rate is higher than the national average</li></ul></li><li>Bladder cancer’s high progression and recurrence rates—up to 70%—make it one of the most expensive cancers to treat over a person’s lifetime</li></ul>
About BCAN:
Founded in 2005, the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) provides patients and caregivers with trusted information, resources, and a supportive community to navigate their bladder cancer journeys. Each year, BCAN reaches thousands and partners with medical and research professionals to advance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment—while championing research, shaping policy, and empowering patients to share their stories and raise awareness of this often-overlooked disease.

Local Event: Walk to End Bladder Cancer in Philadelphia 

Walk to End Bladder Cancer in Philadelphia 

On Saturday, April 25, the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) is hosting its annual Walk to End Bladder Cancer in...

Bring your family and friends to the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 7 p.m. rain or shine. This free, family-friendly event will be held at Fireman’s Field Park and inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink at 250 South Nursery Avenue.

Enjoy a full day of live music and performances across multiple stages, along with an art exhibit, games, chalk art, and a variety of interactive activities. Browse offerings from local vendors featuring handcrafted goods, food, beverages, and more. There will be fun for all ages, including face painting, glitter tattoos, sidewalk chalk art, and t-shirt or tote bag decorating. Local non-profits will also be on-site sharing information and resources. Special activities will highlight and celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. 
Inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink—transformed into the Art Hall—you’ll find more than 30 works of art, live performances, art demonstrations, and hands-on activities including quilt square decorating and an Instrument Petting Zoo. Be sure to pick up a festival scavenger hunt booklet and complete it for a chance to win a prize! 
Thank you to the sponsors of the festival: Renewal by Andersen, The Back Nine Golf Leesburg, Northern Virginia Orthodontics, Bank of Clarke Foundation, Longhouse Architects, Valley Energy, the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink, MotoMember, and OHM Productions. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring this event, please email <a href="mailto:events@purcellvilleva.gov">events@purcellvilleva.gov</a>. 
The Purcellville Music and Arts Festival is jointly hosted by the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Purcellville Arts Council, and the Town of Purcellville. For more information about the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival please visit <a href="https://www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com</a> and follow PVilleMusicArts on Facebook.

Local Event: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival

Loudoun County

Leesburg

Virginia

Purcellville Music and Arts Festival

Bring your family and friends to the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 7 p.m. rain or...

Radnor Middle School

Orchestra Concordia and its award winning music director and conductor Jiannan Cheng will present a program featuring Philadelphia Orchestra Associate Principal Concertmaster, Juliette Kang, with cellist Thomas Kraines,&nbsp; performing&nbsp; Brahms’ Concerto for Violin and Cello. The concert will also include Hoedown by Copland and An American in Paris by Gershwin.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., May 1, at the Radnor Middle School Auditorium.&nbsp;
FREE PARKING. Click <a href="https://www.orchestraconcordia.org/concerts.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a> for map.
NO TICKETS REQUIRED.&nbsp;
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.&nbsp;
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

Local Event: Orchestra Concordia Free Community Concert 

Radnor

Orchestra Concordia Free Community Concert 

Orchestra Concordia and its award winning music director and conductor Jiannan Cheng will present a program featuring...

Delta Hotels Philadelphia Airport

Psychic Medium John Edward – LIVE in Philadelphia, PA Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 7:00 PMDelta Hotels by Marriott Philadelphia AirportExperience a night of real connections, powerful validations, and messages from the other side.Join world-renowned psychic medium John Edward — star of Crossing Over and NYT bestselling author — for an evening that may change the way you see life... and what comes after.What to Expect: Interactive Q&amp;A with the audience Messages from loved ones who have crossed over — even pets. A truly personal and healing experience.VIP or Regular Admission – You Choose!Regular Admission: Entry to the 2-hour live event General admission seating Doors open at 6:00 PMVIP Experience (all the regular admission benefits plus:) Early entry at 5:30 PM First selection of seats Exclusive post-event Q&amp;A with John FREE 1-month Evolve+ app subscription BONUS virtual event — a second online experience with readings, Q&amp;A &amp; more! (It’s like getting 2 events for the price of 1!)Whether you're seeking connection, closure, curious about the afterlife, or simply want to experience something unforgettable — this is your moment.Tickets are limited and events sell out — don’t wait!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/72314463?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEyWmpSVEFFakRVZU5BS1UzYnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6uFyzQB_Yebgg-c9pdq92iY2pbJQderZ7P71CDcDixaRU3mpos2mUCZdxZ_A_aem_dQkjbps4_8IqT4dfcBkr_w" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/72314463</a>

Local Event: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Philadelphia!

Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward...

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Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Philadelphia!

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