April 26
Rising Voices 2 Opening Reception – from 5-8 p.m. at Studio Incamminati on the 7th floor of the Bok Building, 1901 S. 9th St., over 40 realist paintings by some of the nation’s most promising women artists.
The exhibition features the finalists for the 2021 Bennett Prize, a major national competition for women realist painters, and a solo exhibition of the work of Aneka Ingold, winner of the 2019 Bennett Prize.
One of the nation’s top ateliers for contemporary realist painting, the faculty of Studio Incamminati teach the skills that unlock figurative realist art’s capacity to tell stories and to address the human condition in all its complexity.
This free exhibition presents a special opportunity for the young women of Philadelphia to take inspiration from a cast of talented female role models. The exhibition will be on view at Studio Incamminati through May 14.
April 27
Pours For Paws – From 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Top Tomato, 116 S. 11th St., Young Friends of PAWS is hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year. A two-hour open bar, pizza, appetizers, a silent auction and a raffle, all supporting the PAWS mission to make Philly a no-kill city. Tickets at https://secure.phillypaws.org/event/pours-for-paws/e474904.
April 28
Rita Rudner at Live! – Comedian, actor and best-selling author Rita Rudner is making her debut at the Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Show time is at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35 and are available for purchase now at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com or AXS.com. Live! Rewards members will receive $10 in free slot play for each order. Rudner is known for her hilarious and epigrammatic one-liners. She’s won Las Vegas’ Comedian of the Year nine years in a row and received the Casino Entertainment Legend Award in October 2017.
April 28
Jerry Tanenbaum and his Jazz Band – At 3:30 p.m. at the Whitman Library, 200 Snyder Ave. Listen to musician Jerry Tanenbaum and his jazz band as they perform beautiful examples of jazz through the ages, with some explanation of why and how the styles evolved.
April 28
Doing Business With the City – From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Courtyard by the Marriott Philadelphia South, 1001 Intrepid Ave., Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, in partnership with the African-American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, a free forum where minority/disadvantaged businesses throughout Philadelphia can learn how to apply for business opportunities with government agencies. Agencies in attendance: SEPTA, Rebuild Philadelphia, The Navy Yard/PIDC, Philadelphia Office of Economic Opportunity, Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia School District and the Port of Philadelphia.
April 29
Roller Derby – At noon at the Northeast Racquet Club & Fitness Center, 9389 Krewstown Road, Philly Roller Derby will host its first sanctioned home game of the 2023-24 season against Windy City Rollers. The game will feature Philly Roller Derby’s All Star A and B teams as well as a “wheel toss” fundraiser to support the league as they travel to the Tiny Tourney hosted by Atlanta Roller Derby next month. General admission is $15 when purchased online at TicketLeap and $20 at the door. Admission for children ages 12 and under is free.
April 30
SPHS Class of ‘63 Reunion – The South Philadelphia High School Class of 1963 (January-June) will hold its 60th reunion from 1-4 p.m. at Adelphia Restaurant, 1750 Clements Bridge Road, Deptford, New Jersey. Tickets are $60 and include a buffet luncheon with a cash bar. For tickets and more information, contact Mike Melograna (856-424-6587) or Paul Berger (LAUP789@aol.com) or mail your check to SPHS Class of 1963, P.O. Box 37386, Phila., PA 19148.
April 30
Solid Bronze – At the Dolphin Tavern, 1539 S. Broad St., the jazz-funk band is touring in support of the vinyl LP release of its newest album Mt. Fuji. Also appearing are The Third Arrangement and Moustapha Noumbissi. Visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7576158/solid-bronze-philadelphia-the-dolphin for tickets.
May 5
Spirits and History – from 7-9 p.m. at Riverside Hall on the church grounds, Columbus Boulevard and Christian Street. Calling all area history buffs who also love spirits, wine and craft beer. You’ll find all this, plus graveyard tours with stories about European settlers who came to America before William Penn, live jazz played by The Jazz Sanctuary, spirits from local distilleries, craft brews, hors d’oeuvres from local chefs and an auction where everyone wins. A very limited number of tickets are available at $50 at www.preserveoldswedes.org/spirits. Proceeds help restore the historic church property.
May 6
South Street Fest – From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the South Street Headhouse District will be hosting its annual South Street Fest. The theme is Crowns All Around, as Brauhaus Schmitz’s Maifest, the Kentucky Derby and King Charles III’s coronation all take place on the same day as this year’s festival. From flower crowns to fascinators.
May 6
LOMO Spring Flea Market – From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of South Philadelphia High School, on Broad Street. Past flea markets have featured over 60 vendors and 1,500-plus shoppers. Event proceeds benefit the LoMo Civic Association. Neighborhood residents, professional vendors, crafters and artists are all welcome to apply for tables. $25 per space. Vendor registration: https://lomophilly.org/flea-market/. For questions email lomophilly@gmail.com or call 267-544-9597. Rain date is May 7.
May 10
Garden Party Happy Hour – From 5-8 p.m. at Magic Gardens, 1020 South St., enjoy a happy hour and crafting event in the colorful mosaicked wonderland. All drinks are included with admission, so guests can enjoy a cold beer, delicious wine from Chaddsford Winery and tasty beverages by Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Whiskey. Popcorn and pretzels along with treats from Ramona Susan’s Bakeshop will also be offered. After attendees are done making art they can try out the “tile bingo” game, and listen to a DJ from BridgeSet Sound on hand to spin vinyl tunes.
Tickets are $25/adults and $16/PMG Members, and attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Proceeds from these events help support education and outreach programs. Space is very limited, so guests are encouraged to register as soon as possible via http://phillymagicgardens.org/.
May 12
Porter, Berlin and Gershwin – at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 923 Christian St., part of the Mario Lanza Concert Series to kick off the Italian Market Festival week. Justin Gonzalez and Brooklyn Evangelista will perform classics from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and George Gershwin. Tickets $15 or $10 presale at stpaulphilly.org or call 215-923-0355.
May 19
Waterparks in concert – At the TLA, pop/rock three-piece Waterparks is back out on the road in 2023 for its much-anticipated “PROPERTY TOUR.” Tickets on sale at waterparksband.com.
May 19
Catholic Charities Appeal at the Phillies – At 7:05 at Citizens Bank Park, Buy tickets for the Phillies game vs. the Chicago Cubs at https://www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets/specials/catholic-charities to support CCA beneficiary programs that provide support to ministries including Education; Social Services; Evangelization, Parish and Spiritual Life; Clergy; and Local Mission Activities. Seating will be located in the Outfield (sections 101-107) at $28 per ticket, Pavilion (sections 201-205) at $20 per ticket and Pavilion Deck (sections 301-310) at $10 per ticket. In addition, a $10 Fundraising Rebate Fee will be applied per ticket at checkout that will benefit CCA.
May 20
Plazapalooza – From noon to 6 p.m. at the intersection of 23rd and South streets, Plazapalooza is SOSNA’s annual family-friendly spring festival at the Triangles. Face painting, kiddie trains, live music, food trucks and more. Interested sponsors should email hello@sosnaphilly.org.
May 21
Southern HS HOF Banquet – From 1-5 p.m. at the IASTE Ballroom, SPHS Alumni Association will induct six new members of its Hall of Fame for Athletic and Cultural Awards. Banquet tickets on sale now through May 5. $60 per person. Visit www.sphsalumni.com for payment information.
May 22
Exile A GoGo – At 6 p.m. Rendezvous at Theatre Exile and then GoGo to The Victor Cafe for an annual fundraiser event. Enjoy food, drink, raffles and performances including arias from The Victor Cafe Opera Singers. Toast Deborah Block for her 10 years as producing artistic director. Visit https://theatreexile.org/.
July 12
Garden Party Happy Hour – From 5-8 p.m. at Magic Gardens, 1020 South St., enjoy a happy hour and crafting event in the colorful mosaicked wonderland. All drinks are included with admission, so guests can enjoy a cold beer, delicious wine from Chaddsford Winery and tasty beverages by Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Whiskey. Popcorn and pretzels along with treats from Ramona Susan’s Bakeshop will also be offered. After attendees are done making art they can try out the “tile bingo” game, and listen to a DJ from BridgeSet Sound on hand to spin vinyl tunes.
Tickets are $25/adults and $16/PMG Members, and attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Proceeds from these events help support education and outreach programs. Space is very limited, so guests are encouraged to register as soon as possible via http://phillymagicgardens.org/.
August 12
3ICE North American Tour – At 1 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center,, three-on-three professional North American ice hockey league makes a stop in South Philly. Each stop on the tour features four of the eight league teams, comprised of professional ice hockey players competing in three-on-three format for two eight-minute periods with a running clock. The single-elimination format includes two first-round games, a consolation match and a title game, for a total of four games each night. Individual tickets on sale at wellsfargocenterphilly.com.
October 11
Garden Party Happy Hour – From 5-8 p.m. at Magic Gardens, 1020 South St., enjoy a happy hour and crafting event in the colorful mosaicked wonderland. All drinks are included with admission, so guests can enjoy a cold beer, delicious wine from Chaddsford Winery and tasty beverages by Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Whiskey. Popcorn and pretzels along with treats from Ramona Susan’s Bakeshop will also be offered. After attendees are done making art they can try out the “tile bingo” game, and listen to a DJ from BridgeSet Sound on hand to spin vinyl tunes.
Tickets are $25/adults and $16/PMG Members, and attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Proceeds from these events help support education and outreach programs. Space is very limited, so guests are encouraged to register as soon as possible via http://phillymagicgardens.org/.
