Philly Celebrates Jazz Events Philly Celebrates Jazz — the city’s salute to Jazz Appreciation Month — returns this April with live performances, special talks, film screenings, workshops and more at venues across the city. Highlights this week include the three-day Manayunk Jazz Festival (Tuesday-Thursday), two performances by award-winning jazz vocalist Champian Fulton at SOUTH (Friday-Saturday) and a performance by skilled pianist James Santangelo at Chris’ Jazz Cafe (Saturday). Philly Celebrates Jazz Events When: Varies by event Where: Various locations including SOUTH, 600 N. Broad Street Cost: Varies by event www.creativephl.org

Big Sports Games in Philadelphia Great news: Four of Philadelphia’s professional sports teams currently in season have home games this week! The playoff-bound Philadelphia 76ers take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday; the Philadelphia Phillies host the Minnesota Twins for a three-game series from Friday through Sunday; the Philadelphia Union challenge FC Dallas on Saturday; and the Philadelphia Flyers hope to best the Caroline Hurricanes on Saturday, their last game of the regular-season. Big Sports Games in Philadelphia When: Varies by event Where: Various locations including Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way Cost: Varies by event

Philly Wine Week Bottoms up! Philly Wine Week continues through Sunday, bringing wine-centric events to bars and restaurants around the city. Don’t miss wine-themed quizzo at Vintage Wine Bar (Tuesday); half-off all bottles of bubbly and champagne by the glass at Walnut Street Cafe with champagne specialist Chris Baggetta (Thursday); a dinner at High Street on Market with local meat and cheeses paired with Maple Springs wines (Friday) and the fifth annual Philly Wine Week BBQ at American Sardine Bar (Sunday). Philly Wine Week When: Through Sunday, April 7 Where: Various locations including Walnut Street Cafe, 2929 Walnut Street Cost: Varies by event Read more

Center City District Fountain Spring Season Launch Center City District’s spring season officially begins with a splash when the fountains at Dilworth Park, John F. Collins Park and Sister Cities Park turn on this Monday. Pulse — an immersive public art installation that sends a colorful dry mist upwards from Dilworth Park’s fountain space at night each time the trolley lines move below (pictured above) — opens as well for passersby to observe and interact with. Center City District Fountain Spring Season Launch When: Monday, April 1 Where: Various locations Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street Cost: Free www.centercityphila.org

24HrPHL: Art, Culture, and The City After Dark at Franky Bradley’s 24HrPHL, a group dedicated to building a progressive nightlife, arts and culture community in Philly, comes to Franky Bradley’s on Monday evening to discuss the city’s past and present nightlife culture and hold a workshop for ongoing projects. After the rapid-fire-style presentations, attendees are welcome to stay for music and dancing. 24HrPHL: Art, Culture, and The City After Dark at Franky Bradley’s When: Monday, April 1, 6 p.m. Where: Franky Bradley's, 1320 Chancellor Street Cost: Free www.frankybradleys.com

April Scratch Night at FringeArts The March edition of Scratch Night, a monthly showcase of works-in-progress by local talents at FringeArts, features a piece titled Relationship Fluid by performance artist Rose Luardo, a reading of an unfinished poem by Marcelline, a work themed around “hateable” holidays by Magda and more. April Scratch Night at FringeArts When: Monday, April 1, 7 p.m. Where: FringeArts, 140 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard Cost: Free, $5 suggested donation www.fringearts.com

Opening: Civil Disobedience at International House Philadelphia International House Philadelphia’s Lightbox Film Center hosts a film series focused on the protests and bravery of the LGBTQ community during the time of Stonewall riots in the late 1960s. Simultaneously, the Da Vinci Art Alliance features an exhibit of LGBTQ protest art. A free reception for the exhibit — which is also free to view — takes place on Tuesday evening. Opening: Civil Disobedience at International House Philadelphia When: Exhibit: April 2 - June 29; Opening Reception: Tuesday, April 2, 6 p.m. Where: International House Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut Street Cost: Free www.lightboxfilmcenter.org

Art of Poetry Opening Celebration at the Philadelphia Museum of Art The Philadelphia Museum of Art kicks off a season of poetry-inspired programs with this after-hours event on Wednesday at the museum’s pay-what-you-wish night. The evening’s activities include a drink-and-draw workshop and spoken-word poetry tours through the galleries led by The Philly Pigeon, an organization that seeks to elevate the art of performance poetry. Art of Poetry Opening Celebration at the Philadelphia Museum of Art When: Wednesday, April 3, 5-8:45 p.m. Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Cost: Free after pay-what-you-wish admission www.philamuseum.org

Sensory Sensitivity Events and Performances Philadelphia has a wealth of resources that make it an accessible city, and many of the region’s biggest attractions offer special events and programming for people with disabilities and sensory sensitivities. This week, Theatre Horizon in Montgomery County offers a relaxed performance of its current production, The Few, on Wednesday, and the Elmwood Park Zoo, Adventure Aquarium and The Academy of Natural Sciences all offer sensory-friendly programming in a calming, comfortable environment over the weekend. Sensory Sensitivity Events and Performances When: April 3, 6 & 7 Where: Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden Cost: Varies by event Read more

Force & Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence Lecture at The African American Museum in Philadelphia In her book Force & Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence, Kellie Carter Jackson uses historical analysis to examine why some Black abolitionists believed that using violence was the only way to stop slavery. The author leads a free lecture about the book, followed by a Q&A session, at The African American Museum in Philadelphia on Thursday evening. Force & Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence Lecture at The African American Museum in Philadelphia When: Thursday, April 4, 6-8 p.m. Where: The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street Cost: Free www.aampmuseum.org

The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Romeo and Juliet at the Kimmel Center The Philadelphia Orchestra teams up with local choreographer and dance group Brian Sanders’ JUNK for a different take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of Romeo and Juliet. The show features three suites from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet composition along with interspersed modern dance performances selected by Sanders. The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Romeo and Juliet at the Kimmel Center When: April 4-6 Where: The Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad Street Cost: $59-$146 www.philorch.org

Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair at 23rd Street Armory This is the first year for the Philadelphia Fine Art Fair, featuring artworks from 35 galleries and by 300 artists. The art showcase is Philadelphia’s first gallery-centered arts fair and aims to provide guests with a highly curated experience featuring contemporary works at a range of price points. Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair at 23rd Street Armory When: April 4-7 Where: 23rd Street Armory, 22 S. 23rd Street Cost: $25, one-day pass www.philfineartfair.com

Pennsylvania Ballet Presents the All Stravinsky Program at the Merriam Theater In this spring showcase, the Pennsylvania Ballet celebrates the work of Igor Stravinsky, one of the most accomplished composers of the 20th century. The dancers perform routines to accompany four of his works — two of which were originally part of a collaboration with George Balanchine. Pennsylvania Ballet Presents the All Stravinsky Program at the Merriam Theater When: April 4-7 Where: Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad Street Cost: $49-$159 www.paballet.org

First Friday Events in Philadelphia First Friday events in Philly’s different arts corridors — including Old City, Fishtown and Fairmount — draw crowds eager to explore participating galleries, studios, shops, bars and restaurants. Events this week include the Jazz Age Music & Dance showcase at the Barnes Foundation featuring Philadelphia’s Blackbird Society Orchestra; a pop-up plant sale and knowledge-share at United by Blue; the monthly free Cuban music and food showcase, Havana Nights, at Word Cafe Live; and more. First Friday Events in Philadelphia When: Friday, April 5 Where: Various locations including Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Cost: Varies by event Read more

Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival The goal of the Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival is to inspire environmental action through films, workshops and other special events. This year’s impressive schedule includes many thought-provoking documentaries that cover topics like the politically corrupt illegal shark fin industry (Sharkwater Extinction on Friday); rescuers who travel across Thailand to save a captive Asian elephant (Love & Bananas on Saturday); and a polar bear mother’s fight to survive in her dramatically changing ecosystem, where the ice is melting at record speed (Queen Without Land on Sunday). Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival When: April 5-7 Where: Philadelphia Film Center, 1412 Chestnut Street Cost: Individual film tickets: $12, general admission; $5, children and students; Weekend pass: $38 www.philaenvirofilmfest.org

Opening: Sara Berman’s Closet at the National Museum of American Jewish History The National Museum of American Jewish History presents the all-white wardrobe belonging to Sara Berman, an immigrant grandmother who moved from Belarus to Palestine to New York in the late 20th century. Guests explore topics of immigration, feminism, family and independence as well as works by Berman’s artist-writer daughter, Maria Kalman, and designer-curator grandson, Alex Kalman. The exhibit — which will also include an outdoor installation on the museum’s Kimmel Plaza — has previously been featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Los Angeles’ Skirball Center. Opening: Sara Berman’s Closet at the National Museum of American Jewish History When: April 5 - September 2 Where: National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall East Cost: Included with general admission: $13, adults; $12, youth (ages 13-21) and seniors (ages 65 & up); free, children (ages 12 & under) and active military www.nmajh.org

Philly Spring Cleanup The time has come for the city’s annual spring cleaning! On Saturday, volunteers can sign up to help beautify neighborhoods and blocks all across the city during the Philly Spring Cleanup. The successful event, now in its 12th year, is organized by the Philadelphia Streets Department. Philly Spring Cleanup When: Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: Various neighborhoods including East Passyunk, 1304 E. Passyunk Avenue Cost: Free www.philadelphiastreets.com

Opening: Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo Life-size LEGO brick animals appear at the Philadelphia Zoo to tell the story of endangered wildlife and how human behavior impacts and endangers habitats around the world. The zoo created the exhibit to inspire actions that impact global change; even the zoo’s website offers how-to lessons on saving animals and the planet. And — cue the nostalgia! — the legendary Zoo Key makes a comeback for the exhibit. Visitors can use the Zoo Key at audio books located at each LEGO sculputre to learn more about the creatures living at the zoo. Opening: Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo When: April 6 - September 30 Where: Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Avenue Cost: Included with zoo admission: $24, adults; $19, children (ages 2-11); free, members and children ages 2 & under www.philadelphiazoo.org

Clover Market in Chestnut Hill The roving Clover Market touches down in Chestnut Hill for its first market of the season on Sunday. Nearly 100 vendors turn out for this event to sell art, jewelry, candles, antiques, paper goods, vintage clothing and many more original wares. The event is rain or shine. Clover Market in Chestnut Hill When: Sunday, April 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Where: 25 W. Highland Avenue Cost: Free www.theclovermarket.com