Philadelphia weekend: "Firstival," Holi festival and spring cleaning swap
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🍻 Grab a bite and drink outdoors at Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's pop-up gardens in Manayunk and South Street. Open daily (weather permitting).
♻️ Get into the swing of spring cleaning at this community swap and resource exchange tonight at CultureWorks in Center City from 5-8pm. Bring items you no longer need, browse what others are offering, and connect with like-minded creatives. Register online.
- Ideas for the swap: Art supplies, craft materials, home goods, clothing, books, records, curios and office supplies.
🗣️ Philly GRIT showcases a trio of performances at Theatre Exile in South Philly, which include a comedic lecture on tobacco and a Philly-based drag performance. Runs through March 29.
- Tickets: $30-$35
🌸 The Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center in Fairmount Park is open for the season. Stroll around the historical site, ponder the meaning of life while watching koi fish in the pond garden, and check out the traditional tea house.
- Tickets: $2-$15
🚨 New exhibit alert! The Independence Seaport Museum takes part in the nation's 250th birthday festivities with an exhibit exploring the economics of the U.S. post-Revolutionary War, featuring 100+ rare objects. Opens Friday.
- Tickets: $18-$23; kids 2 and younger are free
🎨 March for Art closes out Friday with BASH — a lively finale of food, drinks and last-chance bidding before the auction ends.
- The party is ticketed, but the silent auction is open to all until 10pm.
The Penn Museum's annual Holi festival on Saturday will include storytelling, music, dance performances and color throw. Runs 10am-4pm.
- Tickets: $14-$23; kids 5 and younger are free
🔥 This week's "Firstival" highlights the humble match folder. The family friendly event on Saturday from 11am-1pm at the Science History Institute in Old City includes games, giveaways and storytelling.
🎉 Evil Genius Beer Co. kicks off its block party season in Fishtown on Saturday from noon-6pm. The family- and dog-friendly affair will feature food trucks, lawn games, music, vendors and new beer releases.
🦖 Discount pricing: The Academy of Natural Sciences will offer $10 admission for all on Saturday and Sunday to mark its Founders' Day.