Explore Easter Promenade, ‘The Sound of Music,’ SneakerCon, and More This Week

This week brings a busy slate of cultural events across the region. Filmogaz.com rounds up live art, comedy, music, theater, and family activities. Read on for More This Week highlights and practical details.

Live Art and Markets

The Delaware Art Battle returns to Wilmington for live painting competitions. Artists create works onstage while audiences vote to advance contenders.

All pieces are available for purchase after the rounds. The format gives creators instant feedback and buyers unique finds.

Convention and Collector Culture

SneakerCon lands at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Saturday, April 4, noon to 7 p.m. Tickets cost $32.64.

The show features about 250 vendors and more than 100,000 pairs of sneakers. Trading Card Alley expands the floor and Allen Iverson debuts a limited Leaf trading card.

Comedy in Atlantic City

Marlon Wayans brings his Wild Child Tour to Atlantic City on Friday. His set includes candid stories about family and life.

Deon Cole performs Saturday at the Borgata. He follows his 2024 Netflix special “Deon Cole: Ok, Mister” with material about dating and aging.

Jazz and Music Events

Philly Jazz Month 2026 runs through Thursday, April 30, across multiple venues. Creative Philadelphia, Mid-Atlantic Arts, Jazz Philadelphia and WRTI co-present the festival.

Artists on the bill include Orrin Evans, Gloria Galante Jazz Quartet, Nazir Ebo, West Philadelphia Orchestra, Gerald Veasley and Terrell Stafford. Events mix concerts, education, and neighborhood activations.

Concert Highlights

Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band tour behind their 2025 album, New Threats from the Soul. The group returns to Philadelphia after a sold-out show at Johnny Brenda’s.

Moonchild, led by Amber Navran, plays the Ardmore Music Hall this Friday. Chicago rapper Brittney Carter opens the show.

Robert Plant tours with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian. The Spring Fever 2026 stop at the Met favors intimate theater settings.

Family and Community Events

Explore Easter Promenade on Sunday, April 5, from noon to 3 p.m. The parade starts at Fifth and South streets and is free to attend.

This marks the 93rd promenade and includes a Costume Contest with nine categories. A special 250th birthday category and prizes for families and kids highlight the festivities.

Open Streets and Pet Festival

Open Streets: West Walnut runs Sunday, April 5 through Sunday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sections of Walnut and nearby blocks close to cars for pop-ups and outdoor dining.

The Furry Friends of Frankford Pet Festival takes place Saturday, April 4, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Philadelphia Brewing Company. Adoptions occur from noon to 3 p.m., with live music and food available.

Theater and Film

Confluence Film Festival returns for its third year with the theme “Seeding the Future.” Partners include BlackStar Projects, cinéSPEAK, and local Latino and Asian American film festivals.

Screenings feature MUNDURUKUYÜ – The Forest of the Fish Women, Seeds by Brittany Shyne, and Nocturnes by Anupama Srinivasan. Post-screening talks include filmmakers, scientists, and community advocates.

‘The Sound of Music,’ the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, arrives in a fresh touring production. The revival leans on beloved songs while offering updated staging.

Local Stages and Exhibits

BA Harrington’s Suite Américaine opens at the Museum for Art in Wood on Friday, April 3. The show runs through Sunday, July 26, with a free opening reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The exhibit reinterprets early American furniture and forms part of the Radical Americana series. The museum’s hours are Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Musicals and Plays

Jesus Christ Superstar plays the Keswick Theater in Glenside Friday through Sunday. Showtimes include Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Tickets range from $48 to $81. The Concord Theatricals production modernizes the rock opera for contemporary audiences.

Kids and Family Programs

The Philadelphia Zoo hosts a Kids Easter Egg Hunt for ages 2 to 12. The hunt takes place near the zoo’s train on the south side.

Play-A-Palooza brings playground games, live music, and community activities. Presenters include Girl Scouts of Eastern PA and KiDazzle Literacy.

Peppa Pig: My First Concert introduces young ones to orchestral music. Ensemble Arts Philly pairs characters with a live orchestra for an interactive show.

Kid’s Day Off circus camps run as one-day programs for school-aged children. Sessions serve kids in kindergarten through tenth grade.

Food & Drink

Dine Latino runs Sunday, April 5 through Saturday, April 11 at participating restaurants. More than 35 eateries offer special menus or complimentary items with dinner purchases.

PECO First Sunday Family Day at the Barnes Foundation occurs Sunday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program highlights student quartet Equinox from the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts.

For full schedules and ticket links, consult Filmogaz.com event listings. Plan ahead, as many events sell out or have limited capacity.