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Posted 12/31/69

MAY EVENTS

Fri. May 2, 5-8 pm

ARTS & EATS

A First Friday fusion of Chestnut Hill’s artistic and culinary scenes. Take in the galleries, restaurants, music and extended shopping hours. Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, goldenberggroup.com/arts-eats. (no admission fee)

Fri. May 2, doors open at 5 pm, Sat. May 3 & Sun. May 4, doors open at noon

SING US HOME FESTIVAL

Three-day music festival celebrating the spirit and talent of Philadelphia. Over a dozen artists. Performed on the grounds of the Venice Island Performing Arts …

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MAY EVENTS

Fri. May 2, 5-8 pm

ARTS & EATS

A First Friday fusion of Chestnut Hill’s artistic and culinary scenes. Take in the galleries, restaurants, music and extended shopping hours. Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, goldenberggroup.com/arts-eats. (no admission fee)

Fri. May 2, doors open at 5 pm, Sat. May 3 & Sun. May 4, doors open at noon

SING US HOME FESTIVAL

Three-day music festival celebrating the spirit and talent of Philadelphia. Over a dozen artists. Performed on the grounds of the Venice Island Performing Arts Center in Manayunk. singushomefestival.com (festival passes are required) 

Fri. May 2, 6-9 pm

FIRST FRIDAY - AMBLER

Ambler’s open-air event featuring music, food, kids activities and shopping. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblermainstreet.org/calendar (no admission fee)

Fri. May 2, 8 pm

LEONID & FRIENDS

Chicago tribute band. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)

Sat. May 3, 11 am to 5 pm

MT. AIRY DAY

The ultimate celebration of Mt. Airy for over 50 years! This event embraces the spirit of the Mt. Airy community with music, food, a KidsZone, local vendors and more. Rain date Sun. May 4th.  Germantown Avenue, between Johnson and Upsal Streets, Mt. Airy, mtairyday.org. (no admission fee)

Sat. May 3, 11 am to 5 pm

GLENSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL

11th annual event featuring local artists, food trucks, live entertainment and activities for kids. Rain or shine event. Easton Road, Wesley Avenue, Glenside. downtownglenside.com/events (no admission fee)

Sat. May 3, 8 pm

THE CONCERT: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA

Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)

Sun. May 4, 11 am to 5 pm

CHESTNUT HILL HOME & GARDEN FESTIVAL

This festival is a rite of spring for the region! The festival features over 150 vendors and live music venues along with the restaurants and unique shops of Chestnut Hill. Watch artisans create their pieces at the Makers Village (8000 block of Germantown Ave.) Rain date is Sun. May 18th.  Germantown Ave. from Rex Ave. to Willow Grove Ave., Chestnut Hill, chestnuthillpa.com/events. (no admission fee)

Sun. May 4, 8 pm

THE SURVIVAL TOUR: TOMMYINNIT

You-Tuber, comic and author. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)

Tues. May 7, 7-9 pm

TUESDAY NIGHTS AT THE MOVIES: Thelma & Louise (1991)

Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon. Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, woodmereartmuseum.org. (no admission fee, donations suggested) 

Fri. May 9, 8 pm

PROFESSOR BRIAN COX HORIZONS TOUR

Demystifying the world of science through LED screen technology. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required) 

Sat. May 10, 11 am to 6 pm

SPRING FEST 2025

The 23rd annual Spring Fest will delight music and art lovers, foodies, craft brew enthusiasts and fans of Roxborough. The street festival will feature three stages, local crafters and a family-friendly Kids Zone. Ridge Avenue between Lyceum & Leverington Aves., Roxborough, roxboroughpa.com/events-28/spring-fest-2025 (no admission fee) 

Sat. May 10, 11 am to 3 pm

ROCKIN’ THE RIDGE CAR SHOW

A Roxborough doubleheader! Visit Spring Fest and the 23rd annual car show hosted by the Roxborough Ridge Runners Car Club. Show features antiques, hot rods, imports and muscle cars.  Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Pike, Roxborough. 

Sat. May 10, 8 pm

ALMOST QUEEN

Queen tribute band delivering an authentic live show experience. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required) 

Wed. May 14, 8 pm

LIVING COLOUR

Time’s Up 35th Anniversary tour. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required) 

Thurs. May 15, 6-9 pm

AWBURY AL FRESCO 2025: Garden Party & Benefit

All proceeds go directly to supporting Awbury Arboretum. Francis Cope House, One Awbury Rd., Germantown, awbury.org/al-fresco2025 (tickets required)

 Thurs. May 15, 8 pm

GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC

Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)

 Fri. May 16, 7-10 pm

CINEMA IN THE CEMETERY: Eraserhead

Popup artists’ market and trivia hosted by the Philadelphia Film Society at 7pm. Followed by movie at 8:30 pm. Laurel Hill East Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. laurelhillphl.com/event/eraserhead. (tickets required)

 Fri. May 16, 8 pm

TRISHA YEARWOOD

Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)

 Sat. May 17, 8 pm

HARRY CHAPIN’S GREATEST STORIES LIVE

The Chapin Family live in concert. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)

 Sun. May 18, 1-6 pm

28th ANNUAL AMBLER AUTO SHOW

Dubbed “The Best Little Car Show Around”, featuring more than 200 classic cars and their owners lining Butler Avenue.  Butler Avenue between Lindenwold Ave. and Main St., Ambler amblermainstreet.org/calendar (no admission fee)

Mon. May 19, 8 pm

THE WONDER YEARS

WXPN concert event. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)

Sat. May 24, 8 pm

OMD (ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK)

Electronic synthesizer pioneers. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)

 Wed. May 28, 8 pm

CORINNE BAILEY RAE

Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)

 Sat. May 31, 11 am to 4 pm

HISTORIC RITTENHOUSE TOWNFAIR

Community event. 208 Lincoln Drive, Germantown, rittenhousetown.org/town-fair/ (free admission)

Sat. May 31, 5 pm start

AMBLER SYMPHONY CONCERT

Bring the family, chairs, blankets and picnic dinner for this annual concert on the lawn of the historic mansion.  Rain date is Sun. 6/1. Historic Hope Lodge, 553 S. Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, historichopelodge.org/amblersymphony (tickets required)

 Sat. May 31, 6:30 pm

LET’S SING TAYLOR

Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)