MAY EVENTS
May 23 to September 30
GARDEN RAILWAY: WORLD POLLINATORS
Watch the miniature trains wind through the Morris Arboretum & Gardens summer-long exhibition: Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise. Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Chestnut Hill, www.morrisarboretum.org (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)
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Watch the miniature trains wind through the Morris Arboretum & Gardens summer-long exhibition: Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise. Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Chestnut Hill, www.morrisarboretum.org (tickets required).
Electronic synthesizer pioneers. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
Community event. 208 Lincoln Drive, Germantown, rittenhousetown.org/town-fair/ (free admission)
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)
Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
Feature event of Mt. Airy Learning Tree’s Flower Power Weekend. Self-guided tour of 7 to 8 gardens in Mt. Airy. More information at mtairylearningtree.org/2025-annual-hidden-gardens-tour-flower-power-weekend. (tickets required)
WXPN concert event. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
This six-week, outdoor concert series kicks off with a classic rock band. Cisco Park Gazebo, 199 W. Montgomery Ave., Erdenheim, springfieldmontco.org. (no admission fee)
A live sing-along event for the kids. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
The kickoff of Manayunk’s weekly summer shop and dine event. Main Street, Manayunk, manayunk.com/events (no admission fee)
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)
Enjoy summer evenings with live music, local beer and themed fun. Pocket Park, 6170 Ridge Avenue, Roxborough, roxboroughpa.com/events-28/pocket-park-events. (no admission fee)
Annual gala event with proceeds benefitting Morris Arboretum & Gardens. Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Chestnut Hill, https://www.morrisarboretum.org/see-do/moonlight-roses (tickets required)
Stand-up comedy. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
The Friends of the Wissahickon presents this 10K trail race which includes a 1-mile family-friendly nature hike. Details at fow.org/wissahickontrailclassic. (entry fee required)
Tour of one of the largest British motoring shows on the East Coast, a nationally sanctioned Jaguar Concours d’Elegance, with over 250 classic British cars and motorcycles. Historic Hope Lodge, 553 S. Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, historichopelodge.org/ales-petals-car-show. (tickets required)
The ensemble’s 14th annual concert in the cemetery, featuring a diverse collection for this outdoor event. Laurel Hill East Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. laurelhillphl.com/event/divine-hand. (tickets required)
Motown tribute band. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
The kickoff event of the Gorgas Park season featuring showtunes and refreshments. Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave., Roxborough. For more information, visit the Friends of Gorgas Park Facebook page. (no admission fee)
Japanese boy group melding dance, pop and hip-hop. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
Monthly mid-week street festival with food, music and kids activities. Rain date Wed. 6/18. 7100 & 7200 blocks of Germantown Avenue, Mt. Airy, mtairycdc.org/what-we-do/community-events. (no admission fee)
Manayunk’s weekly summer shop and dine event. Main Street, Manayunk, manayunk.com/events (no admission fee)
A classic rock band will perform at this week’s concert. Cisco Park Gazebo, 199 W. Montgomery Ave., Erdenheim, springfieldmontco.org. (no admission fee)
Ambler’s annual two-day festival that rolls an Arts Fest, Music Fest and Food Fest into one extravaganza! The Music Fest features 10 bands over two days. The Arts Fest is on Saturday from 11-6 and boasts over 70 creators. The Food Fest spotlights Ambler’s vibrant restaurant scene, as well as over 20 street vendors and a beer garden. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblerfest.org. (no admission fee)
A play billed as a “comedy of manners”. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2pm. Old Academy Players, 3540-44 Indian Queen Lane, East Falls, oldacademyplayers.org/shows/the-dining-room (tickets required)
Soul and R&B artist. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
Saturday Arts Market featuring local arts and crafts, live music and more! Pocket Park, 6170 Ridge Avenue, Roxborough, roxboroughpa.com/events-28/pocket-park-events (no admission fee)
Family-oriented festival celebrating Juneteenth. Activities include historic tours, reenactments, music, food trucks, exhibits and more. 6300 block of Germantown Ave., Germantown, johnsonhouse.org/juneteeth-festival (no admission fee)
70’s rock. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
Pastorius Park Concerts kicks off its 76th year with a concert featuring seriously silly soul music for kids. Bring your chairs and blankets to the amphitheater for another season of summer concerts. Pastorius Park, Millman St., Chestnut Hill, chestnuthill.org/pastorius_park_summer_concerts (no admission fee)
Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
Manayunk’s weekly summer shop and dine event. Main Street, Manayunk, manayunk.com/events (no admission fee)
Stand-up comedy. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
Led Zeppelin tribute band. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
The tri-state area’s largest outdoor, juried arts festival. Over 300 artists from across the country will take over Manayunk in this closed street, rain or shine event. Main Street, Manayunk, manayunk.com/events (no admission fee)
Philadelphia’s traveling beer garden stays in Germantown for a second week this year. Hours are Wed., Thurs. Fri. from 4-10 pm, Sat. & Sun. from noon to 10 pm. 208 Lincoln Drive, Germantown. For more information, visit parksontap.com. (free admission, food and drink for sale)
This week features a blend of jazz, tango and Brazilian music. Pastorius Park, Millman St., Chestnut Hill, chestnuthill.org/pastorius_park_summer_concerts (no admission fee)
Final shop and dine Stroll of the month. Thursday events resume in August. Main Street, Manayunk, manayunk.com/events (no admission fee)
A country band will perform at this week’s concert. Cisco Park Gazebo, 199 W. Montgomery Ave., Erdenheim, springfieldmontco.org. (no admission fee)
Get ready for the holiday with 4th of July tunes and more. Rain date: Thurs. July 3. Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave., Roxborough. For more information and updates, visit the Friends of Gorgas Park Facebook page. (no admission fee)
Peter Gabriel tribute. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
Ben Arnold & The 48 Hour Orchestra, John Faye & Pawnshop Roses, food trucks, summer treats and more. Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave., Roxborough. For more information and updates, visit the Friends of Gorgas Park Facebook page. (no admission fee)
Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
Romantic comedy play. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
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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)
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)
Ambler’s open-air event featuring music, food, kids activities and shopping. Butler Avenue, Ambler, amblermainstreet.org/calendar (no admission fee)
Chicago tribute band. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
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)
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)
Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
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)
You-Tuber, comic and author. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon. Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, woodmereartmuseum.org. (no admission fee, donations suggested)
Premier PGA event played this year at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course. Pro-Am is on Wed. May 7. Tournament runs Thurs. May 8 through Sun. May 11. 6025 W. Valley Green Road, Flourtown, truistchampionship.com (tickets required)
Demystifying the world of science through LED screen technology. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
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)
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.
Queen tribute band delivering an authentic live show experience. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
Time’s Up 35th Anniversary tour. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
All proceeds go directly to supporting Awbury Arboretum. Francis Cope House, One Awbury Rd., Germantown, awbury.org/al-fresco2025 (tickets required)
Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
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)
Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
The Chapin Family live in concert. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
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.) Germantown Ave. from Rex Ave. to Willow Grove Ave., Chestnut Hill, chestnuthillpa.com/events. (no admission fee)
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)
WXPN concert event. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, keswicktheatre.com (tickets required)
