42 of the best things to do in Philly this weekend and next week

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(Community / in-person / free / multiday) We are still in a pandemic, and variants are a concern. Make a plan to get vaccinated or your booster shot; there are many places throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey — CVS, Rite Aid, neighborhood rec centers, and more — where you can get your free COVID-19 shot. (Free, phila.gov)

(LGBTQ / in-person / multiday) Philly Black Pride was founded by COLOURS, an LGBTQ health service organization serviced by and for people of color. Now, Black Pride is marked with a week full of parties, celebrations, and community fun throughout the city. (Prices vary, April 28-May 1, various locations, phillyblackpride.org)

(Sports / multiday / kid-friendly / outdoors) Penn’s fleet-footed Franklin Field tradition (the country’s oldest and largest track and field competition) is an inspiration to young runners and an unforgettable all-age spectacle. Ages 5+. ($19-$69, April 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 29, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., April 30, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., 235 S. 33rd St., pennrelays.com)

(Music / in-person) This Philly soul diva was a house music mainstay in the 1990s, recording with 4Hero and Philly’s beloved DJ King Britt, but had put music aside until a video of a fan dancing to her song Let It Fall went viral in 2018. She’s playing this Jazz Music Appreciation month gig with the band Vertical Current. ($40-$45, April 28, 8 p.m., 3025 Walnut St., worldcafelive.com)

(Music / in-person) Chicago rapper Saba is touring behind A Few Good Things, a soft-spoken and reflective (and almost sample-free) collection on which he plays multiple instruments and mourns the loss of his cousin and Pivot Gang cohort John Walt. With MFnMelo, Lute, femdot., and Amindi. ($25-$27.50, April 28, 8 p.m., 332 South St., tlaphilly.com)

(Community / in-person / kid-friendly / outdoors / free) The Delaware River Trail is expanding with more than three miles of new trails to explore the waterfront. Take a stroll along the new pathways and celebrate with refreshments at Cherry Street Pier. (Free, April 29, 10:30 a.m., 121 N. Columbus Blvd., cherrystreetpier.com)

(Art / in-person / community) The Philadelphia Museum of Art is the host of The Philadelphia Show, one of the nation’s largest art, design, and antique festivals. Celebrating its 60th year, the annual event features the work of more than 40 art and antique vendors. ($15-$20, April 29-May 1, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., thephiladelphiashow.com)

(Outdoors / multiday / kid-friendly / free) Philly’s oldest research garden has teamed up with the Bicycle Coalition to lend, repair, and teach kids about bikes every Friday after school. There are snacks, too. Ages 5-17. (Free, Fridays, April 29-Nov., 3-6 p.m., 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., bartramsgarden.org)

(Community / in-person / outdoors / kid-friendly) Over two dozen food trucks are headed to Ship Bottom’s Blendery & Barrel House this weekend. Come with an appetite and eat your way from truck to truck, including local favorite Shutdown BBQ. You can wash it all down with Ship Bottom brews. (April 29, 5-9 p.m., 5 Park Ave., Swarthmore, shipbottombrewery.com)

(Comedy / in-person / community) New voices in comedy come together for two nights of laughs at FringeArts. You’ll hear from over a dozen comedians all with cutting-edge, genre-bending sets. ($25-$50, April 29-30, 140 N. Columbus Blvd., fringearts.com)

(Music / in-person) Pittsburgh mash-up mastermind Girl Talk — aka Greg Gillis — was a late aughts sensation with party jam albums like 2010s All Day, built upon hundreds of samples. In the past decade he produced acts like Philadelphia rapper Freeway, and now has released his first album in 12 years, Full Court Press, with rappers Big K.R.I.T., Wiz Khalifa and Smoke DZA. Hugh Augustine opens. ($30, April 29, 8 p.m., 1026 Spring Garden St., utphilly.com)

(Music / in-person) The Ben Nichols-fronted Memphis, Tenn. road-tested roots rockers are touring behind their new 10th album, When You Found Me. Twenty-year-old country singer Myron Elkins opens in support of his album Just Another A—— With a Guitar. ($25, April 29, 8 p.m., 1009 Canal St., brooklynbowl.com/philadelphia)

(Movie / in-person) In this fact-based, British comedy/drama from the late director Roger Michell (Notting Hill), Jim Broadbent plays a taxi driver who steals a priceless Goya painting of the Duke of Wellington from London’s National Gallery. With Helen Mirren as his wife. (Rated R. Premieres Ap. 29 in theaters)

(Movie / in-person) Liam Neeson is back as an assassin but this time he’s having trouble recalling things, and it’s making him a better man. Based on the Belgian thriller, De zaak Alzheimer. With Monica Bellucci and Guy Pearce (Memento). Directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale). (Rated R. Premieres April 29 in theaters)

(Shopping / in-person / community / kid-friendly) Bring the entire family to Uhuru’s recurring festival, which is focused on health, community support, and uplifting the Black community. Beyond shopping, find live music, free health screenings and resources, demonstrations and more all to aid in helping the community thrive. (April 30, 9 a.m-5 p.m., 4300 Chester Ave., facebook.com)

(Dance / in-person) Shut Up & Dance is back for its 30th year of performances. Hosted by John Jarboe of the Bearded Ladies Cabaret, the show includes performances by Ballet X, JUNK, Almanac Dance Circus Theater, and more. Note that the content of the show is not recommended for children. ($50 and up, April 30, 8-10 p.m., 1114 Walnut St., philadelphiadance.org)

(Community / in-person / multiday / free) Celebrate the richness of Mexican culture through food, art, film and more during this year’s citywide Mexican Week celebration. Events include a bike ride at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, tours at the Penn Museum, a Mexican craft expo, and more. While all events are free, some have limited capacity and require advance registration. (Free, April 30-May 6, locations vary, mexicanculturalcenter.org)

(Science / in-person / kid-friendly / free) Families with members on the spectrum need to pre-register for this bi-monthly morning event. That way, the Academy will have enough space and resources for all guests who want to learn more about water conservation, dinosaurs and more. All ages. Pre-registration required. (Free, April 30, 9-11 a.m., 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., ansp.org)

(Musical / in-person / multiday) One way to get Encanto out of their heads: Re-introduce them to Maui, Moana and that creepy giant crab, singing songs by Lin Manuel-Miranda and imparting ocean dreams. Ages 3-11. ($10-$20, weekends, April 30-May 15, 825 Walnut St., walnutstreettheatre.org)

(Music / in-person) Sisters Lynne and Moorer have each carried on successful careers as country-soul singers and songwriters, and finally got around to making an album together with Not Dark Yet in 2017. This show is a rare treat. ($35-$48, April 30, 8 p.m., 990 Filbert St., citywinery.com/philadelphia)

(Music / in-person) The Alabama-born band fronted by ace songwriters Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley last played Philly just before the pandemic shutdown in 2020. Their 14th album, Welcome To Club XIII is due out June 3. Lydia Loveless opens. ($20, April 30, 8 p.m., 1009 Canal St., brooklynbowl.com/philadelphia)

(Festival / in-person / outdoors) Chestnut Hill’s historic Germantown Avenue will be lined with more than 150 home and garden vendors this weekend for this popular spring festival. There will be plenty to shop including vintage goods, home and garden decor, wearable art, and more, in addition food and drink specials from avenue restaurants. (May 1, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., 8514 Germantown Ave., chestnuthillpa.com)

(Seasonal / free) The Broad Street Run organizers are encouraging spectators to watch on NBC10, instead of heading out in person. No matter what you decide to do, watch the annual race and cheer on the sneakered masses. All ages. (Free, May 1, 8-10:30 a.m., Broad St. from Fisher Ave. to NovaCare Complex on Pattison Ave., broadstreetrun.com)

(Theater / in-person) The former International Children’s Festival is one day, with two splurge-worthy performances: magic act The Amazing Max and West African circus-dancers Kalabanté, plus a free performance by local musicians Lolly & YoYo on the outdoor plaza in between. Ages 2-14. (Free-$51, May 1, 3680 Walnut St., pennlivearts.org)

(Music / in-person) This excellent all-ages triple bill is headlined by Washington, D.C. quartet Bad Moves, and includes two fine Philly bands 2nd Grade, a power-pop group, and Gladie, the indie-pop outfit led by former Cayetana singer Augusta Koch and Matt Schimelfenig. ($13.60, May 1, 8 p.m., 531 N. 12th St., PhilaMoca.org)

(Music / in-person) British musical polymath Jacob Collier plays at least 18 instruments, is signed to Quincy Jones management company, and won a Grammy award for each of his first four albums. He brings his multi-tracked one-band show to the Franklin Music Hall on Sunday. ($30, May 1, 8 p.m., 427 N. Seventh St., bowerypresents.com)

(Music / virtual and in-person) North Carolina songwriter de Souza introduced herself with her charming 2018 debut I Love My Mom, and built on that breakthrough with last year’s thoroughly impressive coming-of-age album Any Shape You Take. She’s playing Monday at Union Transfer and then also performing Wednesday at World Cafe Live as part of the NON-COMMvention, which is being broadcast on WXPN-FM (88.5) and live-streamed on xpn.org. ($20, May 2, 8 p.m., 1026 Spring Garden St., utphilly.com)

(Music / in-person) The Brooklyn rapper born Katorah Kasanova Marreroaa whose stage name is an acronym for “Young Me. Always” first broke out with her song-of-the-summer single Ooouuu in 2016. She’s on tour behind her 2021 album Off The Yak, which includes a collaboration with Brooklyn drill rapper Fivio Foreign. ($25-$27.50, May 2, 8 p.m., 332 South St., venue.tlaphilly.com)

(Community / in-person / outdoors / free) Start your week with some mindful movement. Tuck Barre and Yoga leads you through a workout that combines ballet, barre, yoga, dance, and strength training at Drexel Square at Schuylkill Yards (across the street from 30th Street Station). Bring a mat, towel, water, and come ready to sweat. (Free, May 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 3001 Market St., schuylkillyards.com)

(Music / in-person) South Jersey-bred songwriter Tiffany Majette, who records as Orion Sun, released her tough and tender album Hold Space For Me, just as the pandemic began in March 2020. That summer, she wrote and recorded a stirring Black Lives Matter protest song called Mama’s Baby later that year. Deem Spencer opens for her at Underground Arts on Tuesday. ($18, May 3, 8 p.m., 1200 Callowhill St., undergroundarts.org)

(Music / in-person) Los Angeles band The Regrettes started getting attention with 2017′s Feel Your Feelings when leader Lydia Night was just 16 and punk seemed like the right label to hang on the band. These days, with the brand-new Further Joy, the Regrettes are a much more polished pop band. Australian pop-punk powerhouse Lahey opens. ($25, May 4, 8 p.m., 332 South St., tlaphilly.com)

(Theater / in-person / multiday) The popular frenemies-filled movie Mean Girls comes to the stage like you’ve never seen before. Set at an elite boarding school in Ghana, tensions fly when the school’s Queen Bee feels threatened by a class newcomer. The show runs until June 5. ($18-$53, May 5-June 5, 40 N. Second St., ardentheatre.org)

(Music / in-person) Texas soul-blues singer Rayford is an expert at communicating his personal pain in songs that connect with a vintage style of blues and R&B. Invisible Soldier, the lead track on his new album In Too Deep, is about his struggles with PTSD after spending 10 years in the Marines. ($20, May 5, 8 p.m., 118 North Wayne Ave., Wayne, 118NorthWayne.com)

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(Museum / in-person / multiday / kid-friendly) If your budding inventor is into marble runs, domino tricks, and the chain reactions that introduce most Dude Perfect episodes, they’ll surely enjoy a visit with drawings and wackily interactive contraptions inspired by cartoonist, engineer, and one-of-a-kind genius Rube Goldberg. Ages 2-12. ($19, $2 ACCESS cardholder, through May 8, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, pleasetouchmuseum.org)

(Museum / in-person / kid-friendly) From now through the end of May, get $5 off tickets to the Barnes Foundation and the Penn Museum. Start your day exploring work by Native artists at The Barnes’ Water, Wind, Breath exhibit, then make your way to the Penn Museum to check out the Native American Voices exhibition. ($5 off admission to both museums, through May 2022, 3260 South St. and 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., penn.museum)

(Education / virtual / multiday / kid-friendly / free) Through dad jokes, real talk, and superb listening, Mr. Maurice connects with his students — and connects students to each other. Each workshop appeals to specific audiences: Black boys, young teens, future entrepreneurs, sports fans, home cooks and more. Workshops teach some writing and lots of life lessons. Ages 8+ (Free, Jan 19, 20, 21-May. 26, 27, 28, mightywriters.org)

(Seasonal / in-person / multiday) For 228 years, the farm one hour’s drive up Broad Street from City Hall has raised crops. In more recent years, Hellerick’s has also raised agritainment-based fun with an obstacle course, ziplines, goat yoga, you-pick crops, party packages galore, and, new this season, a silo climbing wall. The farm is open on weekends only through Memorial Day. Ages 2+. (Prices vary, weekends only, through May 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 5500 N. Easton Rd., Doylestown, hellericksfarm.com)

(Seasonal / in-person / multiday / outdoors) With a roof of inflated beach balls, the warm weather version of City Hall’s ice rink is back, inaugurated by the local rollers of Great on Skates. The outdoor roller skating rink promises activations through the spring and summer — and an adjacent beer garden. Reservations recommended. Ages 3+. ($10 adult, $8 child, $5 skate rental, opening: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., daily through July 17, 1 S. 15th St., centercityphila.org)

(Science / in-person / multiday) The Academy continues a year focused on water with an exhibit co-created by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Things that live and happen on the ocean floor — five-foot-long tubeworms, thermal vents, giant clams, iconic shipwrecks — could inspire kids to become the next Cousteau (and likely inspire grown-ups to rewatch The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou). Ages 5+. ($22 ages 13 and up, $19 senior, student, military, $18 ages 2-12, $2 ACCESS cardholder, free under age 2, through Jul. 24, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., ansp.org)

(Museum / in-person / multiday / kid-friendly) The museum version of J.K. Rowling’s juggernaut lets visitors choose their Hogwarts houses, explore Gringotts, Hogwarts, and the Forbidden Forest — but not record video. Timed tickets are good for museum admission up to two hours early. Ages 5 and up. ($43 ages 12-64, $41 senior and military, $39 ages 3-11; free ages 2 & under, evening tickets: $30, through Sept. 18, 222 N. 20th St., harrypotterexhibition.com)

(Fitness / in-person / outdoors) Head to the Schuylkill Banks for a morning of zen movement. Bring your own yoga mat or towel and enjoy this all-levels instructor-led yoga class. Yoga classes take place (weather permitting) on Saturday and Sundays at 10 a.m., and Tuesday and Thursdays at 6 p.m. throughout the spring and summer season. (Pay what you can, various dates through Oct., 2500 Locust St., eventbrite.com)

(Art / in-person / outdoors / free) Magical Fantasy, a collection of bold and bright 3D art pieces by London-based artist Morag Myerscough, has transformed The Navy Yard into a colorful playground. Stop by to wander through the exhibit and escape into an abstract dreamland without leaving the city. (Free, through October, Broad St. and Constitution Ave., navyyard.org)

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