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Friday, April 17
- 🕺Koresh Dance Company (through April 19) at Fringe Arts Bar (Old City)
- 👑 Emo Prom at Warehouse on Watts (West Poplar)
- 🎺 Latin Jazz Showcase at Teatro Esperanza (Hunting Park)
- 🪩 Broadway Rave at Underground Arts (Callowhill)
- 🎭 Theater Production: "Seng’s Hair Salon” at InterAct Theatre at The Drake (Center City)
- 🎥 Movie Screening: “True North” at Scribe Video Center (West Powelton )
- 🛼 Roller Skating Meetup at Parkside Evans Recreation Center (Parkside)
- 🎬 Springfest Movie Festival through April 23 at the Philadelphia Film Society (Center City)
- 🎨 Opening Reception: “Entre Raices y Alas” at the Magic Gardens (Bella Vista)
- 🫖 Bridgerton-Inspired Brunch at Fabrika (Fishtown)
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