PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Easter Eggs, Jazz and the Great Philadelphia Comic Con
Hailey Blessing |
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Check out our picks for the week's top events.
2015 Philadelphia Jazz Appreciation Month Kick Off Celebration
Wednesday, April 1
11 a.m.
Mayor's Reception Room, Room 202 in City Hall
Free
Kick off
Philadelphia Jazz Appreciation Month and join in the celebration. This year, the City will be honoring jazz legend McCoy Tyner, a native of Philadelphia and talented jazz pianist. The Philadelphia Clef Club Youth Jazz Ensemble will perform a tribute to Tyner during the celebration.
You can meet the jazz great first-hand at the Philadelphia Clef Club for Performing Arts that evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information on this celebration and Jazz Appreciation Month, click
here.
The Great Philadelphia Comic Con!
Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 5
Varies by day
The Greater Philadelphia Expo, 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA 19107
$18 - $200
Bummed that you can never snag a ticket for the famed San Diego or NYC Comic Cons? Weep no more and save your pennies by attending the Great Philadelphia Comic Con! This local con meets all the requirements with costume contests, Q&A panels, opportunities for some great autographs, and door prizes. To make this event even better, there will even be an egg hunt!
For more information and to purchase tickets, click
here.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4
1 - 3 p.m.
Stenton, 4601 N. 418th St., Philadelphia
Free, however donations are greatly appreciated
Head over to Stenton to celebrate the Easter holiday with an Easter Egg Hunt! This family-friendly event will have the little ones overjoyed! Learn about natural dyes made from flowers, vegetables and animal products while dyeing eggs or playing games.
Children should bring a basket to fill with eggs and chocolate goodies that they find on the hunt!
Reservations are required due to limited space. All ages welcome, however the Egg Hunts are for children 10 and below. For more information and to reserve your spot, click
here.
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