It's the First Weekend of April! Let's Celebrate the Beauty of Life
There are comedy shows, day parties, museum tours, karaoke night, poetry events and jazz concerts. There's plenty to do from NJ to the DMV.
THURSDAY April 4, 2024
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NEW JERSEY
Come Out for Comedy in Atlantic City
Support the Jersey Girls Exhibit at the African-American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey in Newtonville
A group exhibit titled "Jersey Girls" will be on display from February 1-April 30, 2024 at the African-American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center at 661 Jackson Road in Newtonville. This is the fourth time the museum has hosted a "Jersey Girls" exhibit highlighting the work of local artists.
The museum routinely supports talented artists by providing them with gallery opportunities. The "Jersey Girls" exhibit, organized by founder and president Ralph E. Hunter, Sr., will include artwork by established and emerging artists in the local art community. The artwork of the women included in this exhibit represents the rich diversity of artistic talent available in the area.
The artists are: Nastassia Davis, Kandice Fields, Jasmine Haines, Heather Deegan Hires, Randi Meekins, Glynnis Reed, Chanelle René, Sydnéi Smith Jordan, Simone and Hazel Levy Washington.
Call (609) 704-5495 for museum hours.
Good Music, Food and Drink Specials at the Good Dog Bar
Are You a Walking Wealth of Unnecessary Information? You Might Find Your Tribe at Trivia Night in Egg Harbor Township!
Start the Month Off Right With an April Fool's Party in Cherry Hill
It's Wilson's No-Cover Jazz Appreciation Night Featuring Richard Tucker for a George Benson & Wes Montgomery Tribute Show
PENNSYLVANIA
Check Out Billy Jolly and the Hard Drive All-Star Band in Philly!
Tour the Wagner Museum in Philly! No Charge!
Sing Loud, Sing Off Key, Just Sing at Late Night Karaoke in Philly!
Kick Start Your Weekend with Afro Beats in Philly!
DELAWARE
Learn to Roller Skate in Wilmington
Master the Art of Self Defense in Wilmington
Get Moving! Try Cardio Drumming in Wilmington
Create Your Content at the Haute Studio in Wilmington
WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
Check Out Biko's Manna at the DC Jazz Festival!
Generate More Business at the Washington D.C. Small Business Expo!
Checkout the Official Rooftop Party for the Words Beats & Life Festival
Check Out DCVYBE Live in Brandywine!
Let Your Inner Caribbean Loose at Reggae Thursdays in DC!
FRIDAY April 5, 2024
NEW JERSEY
Enjoy First Friday Jazz with Eddie Morgan
Eddie Morgan and his band bring Jazz and popular music favorites to the stage at Rhythm & Spirits the first Friday of every month at 8:30 p.m. No cover, reservations are recommended, bar seating is first come first served and standing room.
Discover the Harriet Tubman Museum in Cape May!
The Pool at Harrah's Always Has Something Going On! There's a Cover, But a Promo Code Isn't Hard to Find
Check Out the 1st Fridays Open Mic in Mount Holly
Get Your Groove On at the 1st Friday Afrobeats Party in Mount Holly
Enjoy Ascension Music Co. at Wilson's!
Come to Wilson's for Ascension Music Co., Stay for the First Friday Afro Caribbean Vibes Party
PENNSYLVANIA
Unwind This Friday at The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Friday Night Lounge is "Pay What You Wish" admission! Unwind from the week with locally sourced spirits and wines, tasty small plates, and live music. Enjoy a late stroll in our galleries; discover a new favorite artist; and rediscover the museum for yourself. April 5: The Late(ish) Poetry Show featuring Ursula Rucker
Black Violin: The Experience Comes to World Cafe Live in Philly
See A Vegan Cooking Demonstration in Philly
Try a Silent Party in Philly
Dust Off Your Throwbacks for the Reminisce Party in Philly
DELAWARE
Celebrate Yourself at Pure Appreciation in Wilmington
Can You Handle the Legion's Friday Night Takeover in New Castle?
WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
Check Out the First Friday "School Daze" Edition in Fredericksburg
Laugh It Up At the First Friday Comedy Show in Dumfries
Check Out Live R&B in DC
Enjoy An Evening With Saul Williams at Words Beats & Life Fest in DC
DC Women Sing Pays Tributes to the Musical Styles of Roberta Flack and Sweet Honey in the Rock
Check Out Secret Society Band Live in Brandywine
Whine a While to Soca, Dancehall and Hip-Hop in DC
SATURDAY April 6, 2024
Whatever you do today, make a memory!
NEW JERSEY
Get Your NJ Boating Safety Course Out of the Way in Brigantine
Rick Ross Plays Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
Come to the Atlantic City Theatre Company Cabaret Kickoff Concert
Check Out Karaoke with AC's Own Big Al
History Buff? Tour the Oldest Continually Operating Winery in the Country
Take a Walking Tour of the Beach Plum Farm in Cape May
Explore Harriet Tubman's Ties to South Jersey!
Watch the Birdie! Enjoy Bird Watching in Cape May
Enjoy "Saturday Night Soul" with Mickielyn at Wilson's!
Come for "Saturday Soul"! Stay for the Lady B Basement Party
WILDWOOD
Take the Plunge! The Fallen Hero Polar Plunge Happens in Wildwood
PENNSYLVANIA
Check Out Lady Alma with Vertical Current and DJ Marley Marl
It's Ladies Night at Unframed in Philly! Free with RSVP
Release Your Stress at the Juice & Flow Morning Yoga Session Philly!
Enjoy a DJ Workshop at the Open Deck in Philly
DELAWARE
Show off Your White & Denim in Wilmington
Check Out Live Music and Comedy in Smyrna
Love the Golden Girls and a Good Murder Mystery? Dover Has Just What You Need
Enjoy a Wine Down and Pop-Up in New Castle
WASHINGTON DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
Check Out a Day Party in DC
Enjoy an Urban Birding Experience in Alexandria
Check Out the Pretty Brown Eyes Day Party
See Sarah Hanahan presented by Marc Cary at Takoma Station!
Scout Some New Talent at the Unexpected Originals Showcase in DC
Check Out DJ Reddz in Brandywine! No Cover!
SUNDAY April 7, 2024
NEW JERSEY
Tony Day & Across the Globe Appearing at Kelsey's.
Kelsey's, 1545 Pacific Avenue; Atlantic City, NJ 08401,
Step Back in Time with the Motown Forever Show at Borgata!
For more information click the link below!
https://borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/the-music-box/motown-forever.html
Check Out the Sundresses & Cigars Party in Cherry Hill
Enjoy the I Love R&B Brunch at Wilson's!
Come for the I Love R&B Brunch, Stay for the Ultimate Day Party Experience
PENNSYLVANIA
Enjoy Some Neo-Soul in Philly
Celebrate Black Culture at the Harlem Renaissance Gala in Philly!
Planning a Summer Wedding? Explore the Philly Black Wedding Expo!
DELAWARE
Check Out the Ultimate Day Party in Wilmington!
Tour the Nemours Estate in Wilmington!
WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
See the Tulip's Bloom on the Mount Vernon Trail in Arlington
Check Out the Closing of a Women's History Month Art Show in DC
Check Out the Melanin Mixer for Networking in Silver Spring
Celebrate National Poetry Month With the Poets Day Party at the National Harbor
Try the Takeover Sundays Day Party in DC
It's Aries Season! Come to the Aries Sneaker Bash in DC
Check Out the Sunday Funday Sunset Party in Brandywine
Check Out Sunday-Funday in DC
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