Delaware<\/h2>\nArt Battle Wilmington<\/h3>\n
In an effort to make art more accessible, some clever folks thought up an event where artists create live works, and then the audience judges who moves on to the final round, ultimately crowning a champion.\u00a0 It happens all in real time. The greatest part of the battle, aside from artists getting live feedback for their creativity, is that all the art also goes up for sale. This year\u2019s battle heads to Wilmington<\/a> for another round.\n<\/p>\n If you love comedy, make it a weekend in Atlantic City to see two funny men at the top of their games. First up on Friday is Marlon Wayans, who brings his Wild Child Tour to Atlantic City, sharing sharp, personal stories about family life as part of the legendary Wayans clan.\n<\/p>\n On Saturday, comedian and actor Deon Cole<\/a>, fresh off his 2024 Netflix special \u201cDeon Cole: Ok, Mister,<\/a>\u201d leans into grown-man territory \u2014 dating, aging and everyday awkwardness \u2014 at his latest stand-up tour stop at Borgata in Atlantic City<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n The second annual Philly Jazz Month<\/a>, co-presented by Creative Philadelphia<\/a>, Mid-Atlantic Arts,<\/a> Jazz Philadelphia<\/a> and WRTI, <\/a>returns with a stacked lineup of performers and events all around the city. Orrin Evans,<\/a> The Gloria Galante Jazz Quartet,<\/a> Nazir Ebo, <\/a>The West Philadelphia Orchestra,<\/a> Gerald Veasley<\/a> and Terrell Stafford<\/a> are all on the schedule. Events unfold everywhere from smaller clubs like Chris\u2019 Jazz Cafe, The Black Squirrel Club and Solar Myth to community spaces like Dilworth Park, Bok Bar, Harriet\u2019s Bookshop and more, blending concerts, educational programs and neighborhood activations to showcase the richness of the local jazz scene.\n <\/p>\n Michael Jordan is known for his prowess as a Hall of Fame basketball player. But he\u2019s not given as much credit for being the driver of the multimillion-dollar sneakerhead culture with his signature Air Jordan line. That culture is on display at SneakerCon,<\/a> which brings 250 vendors with over 100,000 pairs of sneakers to shoe enthusiasts, collectors and fans. This year, the conference expands to include the lucrative trading card market via Trading Card Alley. Allen Iverson will be there to introduce a new limited edition trading card in partnership with Leaf.\n<\/p>\n Combining beers with animals might seem like a strange pairing, but at this event, <\/a>the idea is to loosen people up to the idea of adopting an animal in need of a forever home. Beers will be on tap, and adoptable animals will be on hand at an event sponsored by Philadelphia Brewing Company. To make things even more congenial, there will also be live music and food. Adoptions are only available between noon and 3 p.m., so get there early so you have ample time to make a furry friend.\n<\/p>\n It\u2019s Easter weekend, and for the 93rd time, there\u2019ll be a promenade <\/a>down South Street. One of the highlights of the celebration is the Costume Contest, which has nine categories this year. For the first, and likely the only time, there\u2019s a 250th birthday category where attendees can compete for the most patriotic look. Prizes will also be handed out for best-dressed family and in several best-dressed kids groupings. Yes, the Easter Bunny will be there, and free bunny ears will be handed out.\n<\/p>\n Philadelphia\u2019s founding fathers didn\u2019t have a crystal ball, so they could never have imagined that small, cobblestoned streets would ever have vehicular traffic. Alas, Henry Ford made those new \u201chorseless carriages\u201d easier for the average man to own, and the rest is automobile history. But cars come with emissions, reckless drivers and an inability to safely share the streets. This annual initiative<\/a> provides a respite to car dominance, allowing restaurants and businesses to expand onto the streets, providing pedestrian corridors of music, pop-up performances and sidewalk sales that feel like an impromptu block party. Easter Sunday events<\/a> include an Easter Treat Trail and other holiday activations.\n<\/p>\n Created by legendary collaborators Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, this classic tale of the real-life von Trapp family<\/a> first premiered on Broadway in 1959 and won multiple Tony Awards. Then came the blockbuster 1965 movie starring Julie Andrews as the family matriarch. Songs like \u201cDo-Re-Mi,\u201d \u201cMy Favorite Things\u201d and the title track became part of the musical theater canon. This latest touring production taps into the production\u2019s continuing popularity while bringing fresh staging for a contemporary upgrade.\n<\/p>\n Now in its third year, the Confluence Film Festival<\/a> was created in collaboration with partners including BlackStar Projects,<\/a> cin\u00e9SPEAK <\/a>the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival<\/a> and the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival,<\/a> to spark conversation about climate justice and inspire audiences to develop a more sustainable future. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cSeeding the Future,\u201d anchors a lineup that includes films like \u201cMUNDURUKUY\u00dc \u2013 The Forest of the Fish Women,\u201d<\/a> \u201cSeeds\u201d by <\/a>Brittany Shyne and \u201cNocturnes \u201d <\/a>by Anupama Srinivasan, with screenings and post-film conversations featuring filmmakers, scientists and community advocates.\n<\/p>\n Opening this week, a new exhibition <\/a>by artist and material culture scholar B.A. Harrington <\/a>explores the artistic possibilities of wood as both material and message. The daughter and granddaughter of carpenters, Harrington reimagines early American furniture forms, including dowry chests and writing desks that were traditionally built by men for women. The exhibition reflects the museum\u2019s focus on pushing woodworking beyond function into storytelling and cultural critique. This is part of the Radical Americana <\/a>series of exhibitions organized by a group of Philadelphia\u2019s arts and cultural venues. The \u201cSuite Americaine\u201d exhibit\u2019s opening reception is Friday, April 3, 5 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m.\n<\/p>\n Created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, \u201cJesus Christ Superstar\u201d began as a 1970 concept album. Debuting as a stage play in 1971, the once-controversial rock opera dramatizes the final days of Jesus Christ through the perspective of Judas Iscariot, blending biblical narrative with rock, gospel and soul. A contemporary reimaging by Concord Theatricals updates the more than 50-year-old musical for a new generation. It comes through the Keswick Theater<\/a> for four shows starting Friday.\n<\/p>\n The Philadelphia Zoo hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt <\/a>for children 2-12. The hunt takes place on the zoo\u2019s south side, near the train. Bring a basket to exchange for chocolates, and if your child is the lucky one who finds the golden Easter egg, they\u2019ll get a prize. Happy hunting!\n<\/p>\n With spring comes outdoor activities, and one of the most highly anticipated ones on the Philly kids\u2019 social calendar is this annual event. <\/a>It\u2019s a party on the playground with live music, and a Philly Sensory Theater<\/a> performance of \u201cLight Years Away\u201d alongside activity stations hosted by community orgs including Girl Scouts of Eastern PA, KiDazzle Literacy, Philadelphia Dance Academy and The Clay Studio. Food trucks and giveaways round out the day, with Herr\u2019s providing the free snacks.\n<\/p>\n Part of Ensemble Arts Philly\u2019s Family Discovery Series, this interactive production<\/a> is designed to introduce young audiences to orchestral music, blending characters from the globally popular Peppa Pig<\/a> with a live orchestra. On stage, Peppa, George and their family guide audiences through the sounds of different instruments, mixing familiar songs from the show with well-known classical pieces from composers like Mozart and Beethoven.\n<\/p>\n Philly kids may be out for Spring Break, but circus camp is in session for kids in kindergarten through 10th grade. These one-day \u201cKid\u2019s Day Off\u201d circus camps are designed for kiddos in 5-15 and align with Philadelphia School District days off. Participants are grouped by age for activities.\n<\/p>\n April is Philly Jazz Month. To celebrate, The Barnes is turning the spotlight on the next generation of artists with performances by Equinox, an instrumental quartet of standout students from the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts.\n<\/p>\n The Emmy-nominated comedian and University of Pennsylvania graduate is best known as the creator and star of the NBC sitcom \u201cWhitney\u201d and co-creator of the Emmy-nominated hit \u201c2 Broke Girls.\u201d She\u2019s also the host of the popular podcast \u201cGood For You\u201d <\/a>and recently released her sixth stand-up special, \u201cMouthy.\u201d Now making a Philly stop<\/a> on her long-running \u201cBig Baby\u201d tour, topics include first-time motherhood at 40, gender dynamics, mean girls and what it\u2019s like to grow up in a dysfunctional family.\n<\/p>\n With the array of Latino-owned and focused restaurants in the region, Dine Latino Restaurant Week<\/a> seems inevitable. That must be why it\u2019s now in its ninth year with a spring and fall version. More than 35 participating restaurants across the Latin diaspora in Philly and the \u2018burbs offer a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of two dinner entr\u00e9es at select eateries, or an exclusive, restaurant-week-only menu.\n<\/p>\n Louisville, Kentucky has brought us many celebs of note, from sportsmen Muhammad Ali to actress Jennifer Lawrence, author Sue Grafton and media personality Diane Sawyer. Singer\/songwriter Ryan Davis & his Roadhouse Band<\/a> are on their way to being the next sensations from Derby City. The band is currently touring behind \u201cNew Threats from the Soul,\u201d<\/a> their critically acclaimed 2025 sophomore album and follow-up to 2023\u2019s \u201cDancing on the Edge.\u201d<\/a> They return to Philly <\/a>in a larger venue after playing at a sold-out show at Johnny Brenda\u2019s in December.\n<\/p>\n Los Angeles-based band Moonchild <\/a>is on the road supporting its 2026 release. Led by Amber Navran, the band is celebrating its move from predominantly instrumental albums to putting Navran up front. So far, they\u2019ve collaborated with jazz and soul luminaries like Jill Scott, Robert Glasper, Rapsody, Tank & The Bangas and Lalah Hathaway. Opening the show is Chicago rapper Brittney Carter,<\/a> who is known for her introspective style; her recent releases, including singles like \u201cLose Sight\u201d and \u201cShut Up, Sit Down,\u201d continue to build on her reputation. The Moonchild Waves tour flows through the <\/a>Ardmore Music Hall this Friday.\n<\/p>\n Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant<\/a> continues his late-career renaissance with Saving Grace, a band he formed in 2019 that incorporates folk, blues, gospel and Americana. Their current Spring Fever 2026 tour follows the release of the band\u2019s self-titled first official album together. The lead single is a reimagining of Low\u2019s \u201cEverybody\u2019s Song,\u201d with vocalist Suzi Dian, <\/a>a fellow British singer who often shares leads with Plant. The tour, which is focused on theaters and other intimate venues, heads to the Met<\/a> on Saturday.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\nNew Jersey<\/h2>\n
Marlon Wayans in Atlantic City<\/h3>\n
Deon Cole in Atlantic City<\/h3>\n
Special Events<\/h2>\n
Philly Jazz Month 2026<\/h3>\n
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Sneaker Con<\/h3>\n
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Furry Friends of Frankford Pet Festival<\/h3>\n
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93rd Annual Easter Promenade<\/h3>\n
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Open Streets: West Walnut<\/h3>\n
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Arts & culture<\/h2>\n
\u2018The Sound of Music\u2019<\/h3>\n
Confluence Film Festival<\/h3>\n
BA Harrington: \u2018Suite Am\u00e9ricaine\u2019<\/h3>\n
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\u2018Jesus Christ Superstar\u2019<\/h3>\n
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ICYMI: Plays Closing This Weekend<\/h3>\n
Kids<\/h2>\n
Easter Egg Hunt<\/h3>\n
Play-A-Palooza<\/h3>\n
\u2018Peppa Pig: My First Concert\u2019<\/h3>\n
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Kid\u2019s Day Off Camps<\/a><\/h3>\n
PECO First Sunday Family Day\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Comedy<\/h2>\n
Whitney Cummings: \u2018Big Baby\u2019<\/h3>\n
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Food & Drink<\/h2>\n
Dine Latino<\/h3>\n
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Music<\/h2>\n
Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band<\/h3>\n
Moonchild with Brittney Carter<\/h3>\n
Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian<\/h3>\n
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