Your Guide to April in Philly
We’ve got your guide for the best things to do in Philly this month, no foolin’. Tune in to learn about upcoming street festivals, new restaurants to try, and free events from salsa classes to board game rentals. Host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Laura Benshoff, producer Abby Fritz, and Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar each share their recommendations for things to do, and then vote for their favorites.
Our recommendations for April:
- Snatcherella 3000 Battle of the Seasons: Dueling Diva Smackdown
- Kampar
- 2024 Philly Theatre Week
- Flavors on the Avenue
- National Board Game Day at Thirsty Dice
- WWE WrestleMania 40
- The Chef Conference 2024
- Philadelphia Recreation Centers
- Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Franklin Institute
- Manayunk StrEAt Food Festival
- ¡Bailar en FDR! Salsa Class and Social Dance
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