ComedySportz Kicks off Spring Comedy Line-up at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

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ComedySportz Kicks off Spring Comedy Line-up at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center brings the laughs to its Chester County Mainstage this spring and early summer. The hilarity begins with the first local appearance by Philadelphia’s longest running and highest rated comedy show, ComedySportz, on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 7:30pm. Uptown also presents Best of The Boston Comedy Festival on Friday, May 28 at 8:00pm, and Better Than Bacon: Improv Comedy on Friday, June 3 at 7:30pm and Friday, July 29 at 7:30pm. Tickets for all shows are on sale now. Tickets for ComedySportz and The Best of The Boston Comedy Festival cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Better Than Bacon costs $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets are available online at uptownwestchester.org or by phone at 610-356-ARTS. Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High Street.

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Philadelphia Zoo Debuts NatureBlazer Adventures and Announces Mommy's 90th Anniversary

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Philadelphia Zoo Debuts NatureBlazer Adventures and Announces Mommy's 90th Anniversary

Spring is the perfect time to visit the Zoo! The weather is warmer, the animals are active and guests can stroll the beautiful campus and experience magnificent wildlife. “We are thrilled to welcome guests and launch the season,” says Amy Shearer, Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer. “It is a wonderful time to visit, the gardens are in bloom and there are so many new things to see. I really can’t think of a better day than being outdoors, enjoying nature, seeing amazing wildlife and making lifelong memories!” said Shearer.

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Riverbend Environmental Education Center Celebrates Earth Day and Reopens Snider Barn and Aquaponics Greenhouse

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Riverbend Environmental Education Center Celebrates Earth Day and Reopens Snider Barn and Aquaponics Greenhouse

Celebrate Spring and Earth Week at Riverbend Environmental Education Center with a special Earth Day Open House and Tree Planting - and the grand reopening and relaunch of their unique Aquaponics Greenhouse and the Snider Barn. Starting on Thursday, April 21, 2022, Riverbend will open the Snider Barn again to school groups after being closed due to the pandemic. Riverbend will also relaunch the Aquaponics Greenhouse, where aquaculture (raising fish in a controlled environment) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil) come together in this unique hand-on laboratory. On Saturday, April 23, 2022, Riverbend will host an Earth Day Open House and Tree Planting from 10:00am to Noon. The family-friendly event is $25 per family and includes a guided tour, a visit to the Aquaponics Greenhouse, time with Riverbend’s Animal Ambassadors, a hike up Valley View Trail and the tree planting itself. Riverbend also is open for spring and summer for exploration of the trails, bird watching, and celebrating nature and the great outdoors. More than 5,000 native species of plants are located on the preserve, and 107 species of birds have been spotted on the grounds. Riverbend's 30-acre nature preserve is located at 1950 Spring Mill Rd., in Gladwyne, PA. The outdoor preserve, trails and outdoor amenities are open 365 days a year from dawn to dusk daily.

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Indigo Girls, The Commodores, Russell Thompkins Jr. and More Announced for Bucks County Music Fest

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Indigo Girls, The Commodores, Russell Thompkins Jr. and More Announced for Bucks County Music Fest

Bristol Riverside Theatre’s William Penn Bank Summer Music Fest is returning to the Bristol Township Amphitheater with a line-up that will literally rock audiences through the decades. This summer’s concert series is bigger and better than ever, with performances announced from The Commodores (July 15), Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics with special guest Eddie Holman (July 16), Indigo Girls (August 25), 70’s Flashback (August 26), and culminating with Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone (September 9-10). All shows will be held at Bristol Township’s outdoor amphitheater located at 2501 Bath Road. Tickets are on sale now starting at $35 for general admission and $65 for premium admission. Premium admission includes seating in front of the stage with chairs. General admission is bring your own chair and/or blanket. For tickets and additional information, visit brtstage.org or call 215-785-0100.

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Kensington Derby and Arts Festival Brings Back Mud, Live Music, Food Trucks and Vendors

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Kensington Derby and Arts Festival Brings Back Mud, Live Music, Food Trucks and Vendors

Fishtown District announces the return of the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Kensington Derby and Arts Festival on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. One of Philadelphia's largest spring festivals is back after a pandemic break and ready to take over Trenton Avenue from Norris Street to Frankford Avenue. The fourteenth year for this event will feature over 100+ local vendors, artists, musicians, food and drink, performers - and a parade of homemade vehicles. Derby competitors are encouraged to wear costumes and make it to the finish line in their human-powered vehicles and floats. Over 15,000 people are expected to come out and cheer them on along the three mile obstacle course that stretches through East Kensington and Fishtown. Mud, bubbles and other obstacles along the route will be presented by some of the District's biggest names, including Johnny Brenda's, Philadelphia Brewing Co., and Kensington Community Food Co-Op. Winners will be crowned in categories that have ranged over the years like Best Art, Best Costume, Best Engineering, Best Breakdown, Media Choice and, of course, the highly coveted Judge's Choice Award. Registration is now open for contestants and vendors.

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Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Earth Day and Spring with New NatureBlazer Adventures, Mommy's 90th Anniversary, More!

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Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Earth Day and Spring with New NatureBlazer Adventures, Mommy's 90th Anniversary, More!

Spring is the perfect time to visit the Zoo! The weather is warmer, the animals are active and guests can stroll the beautiful campus and experience magnificent wildlife. “We are thrilled to welcome guests and launch the season,” says Amy Shearer, Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer. “It is a wonderful time to visit, the gardens are in bloom and there are so many new things to see. I really can’t think of a better day than being outdoors, enjoying nature, seeing amazing wildlife and making lifelong memories!” said Shearer.

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Stina Teams Up with Down North Pizza's Chef Kurt Evans for Guest Chef Charity Dinner

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Stina Teams Up with Down North Pizza's Chef Kurt Evans for Guest Chef Charity Dinner

Stina BYO, Philadelphia’s restaurant with a social mission, continues its new monthly Guest Chef Series and Charity Dinner that will benefit local non-profit organizations. After four sold-out charity dinners in a row, Stina is excited to continue their Guest Chef Charity Dinner Series with Chef Kurt Evans, Co-Founder of Down North Pizza. On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, Stina is honored to open its kitchen to this special guest chef, who will work with Stina's owner Chef Bobby Saritsoglou on a delicious multi course, prix fixe menu. Twenty percent of the evening's sales are going to this month's beneficiary, Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity. Reservations are available on Resy. Stina is located at 1705 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145 in South Philadelphia.

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Kensington Derby and Arts Festival Brings Back Mud, Live Music, Food Trucks and Vendors

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Kensington Derby and Arts Festival Brings Back Mud, Live Music, Food Trucks and Vendors

Fishtown District announces the return of the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Kensington Derby and Arts Festival on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. One of Philadelphia's largest spring festivals is back after a pandemic break and ready to take over Trenton Avenue from Norris Street to Frankford Avenue. The fourteenth year for this event will feature over 100+ local vendors, artists, musicians, food and drink, performers - and a parade of homemade vehicles. Derby competitors are encouraged to wear costumes and make it to the finish line in their human-powered vehicles and floats. Over 15,000 people are expected to come out and cheer them on along the three mile obstacle course that stretches through East Kensington and Fishtown. Mud, bubbles and other obstacles along the route will be presented by some of the District's biggest names, including Johnny Brenda's, Philadelphia Brewing Co., and Kensington Community Food Co-Op. Winners will be crowned in categories that have ranged over the years like Best Art, Best Costume, Best Engineering, Best Breakdown, Media Choice and, of course, the highly coveted Judge's Choice Award. Registration is now open for contestants and vendors. For more information and to sign-up, visit www.kensingtonkineticarts.org.

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Bristol Riverside Theatre Presents A Few Good Men from May 3 to May 22, 2022 in Bucks County

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Bristol Riverside Theatre Presents A Few Good Men from May 3 to May 22, 2022 in Bucks County

Bristol Riverside Theatre (120 Radcliffe Street) closes its season with a chance to see Hollywood notable Aaron Sorkin’s groundbreaking debut that tells the story of a group of military lawyers assigned to defend two Marines in Guantanamo Bay. A Few Good Men, the play upon which the Academy Award nominated film is based, is about a team of lawyers who uncover a high-level conspiracy covered up in the name of patriotism.This searing drama runs May 3 to May 22, 2022. BRT Producing Director Ken Kaissar directs this show that opens on Thursday, May 5th. Tickets start at $43, with discounts available for students and military. A limited number of $10 tickets are available for Bristol Township residents courtesy of Flager & Associates, PC. As always, Bristol Borough residents can receive $5 tickets for preview performances. Audience members must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or Antigen) taken within 48 hours of the performance start time. Masks will be optional.

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Grand Opening: Dim Sum House Debuts XI West Wedding and Events Venue in University City

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Grand Opening: Dim Sum House Debuts XI West Wedding and Events Venue in University City

Dim Sum House owners Jane Guo and Jackson Fu announce the grand opening of Xi West Weddings and Private Events at 3939 Chestnut Street, 1st Floor. The mother-son duo are thrilled to debut the city's new Asian and female-owned wedding and special events venue and catering facility where they can now host wedding receptions, micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, large group dining, private parties, corporate events and food festivals for up to 350 people. The stunning 6,000 square foot space cost over one million dollars for renovations and took four years to complete, after a two year delay during the pandemic. For event planners and couples, the space brings together modern industrial chic design, an exciting cocktail program and robust coffee service with traditional Chinese menus that range from dim sum offerings to signature rice, noodle dishes and seafood dishes. For higher end weddings seeking something extra special, the menu can include delicacies like Norwegian King Crab three ways. The space has a sleek and modern bar, lounge and cocktail space in the front on Chestnut Street on ground level, with a ballroom and event space through the larger doors, followed by a bridal room and oversized bathrooms. The space can seat up to 225 seated and 350 standing.

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