PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend on The KYW To-Do List: Revisit some of Philadelphia's historical sites, check out the "garden rooms" at Meadowbrook Farm, or explore Caribbean Restaurant Week.
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ONLINE
EVENT: Shot Heard 'Round the World Commemoration and Birthday Celebration
DATE: April 16 to 19
WHERE: Online and at the Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. Third St., Old City
DETAILS: Join the museum to learn more about the anniversary of the "shot heard 'round the world," as Ralph Waldo Emerson later said, which ignited the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775. Then, on April 17, 2017, the museum opened its doors.
PRICE: Ticket pricing depends on event
EVENT: Virtual Paint Night with Demi Barzana
DATE/TIME: Friday, 7 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Online
DETAILS: Make sure to have the specified colors ready for this painting event to benefit Morris Animal Refuge. While the event is free, a donation of $15 is encouraged.
PRICE: Donations encouraged
EVENT: Jazz Combos: Pushing the Limits
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Online
DETAILS: April is Jazz Appreciation Month. Hear from a musician and a neuroscientist on how jazz has impacted their lives in this in-depth talk on the creative nature of the genre.
PRICE: Free with registration
OUTDOORS
EVENT: Spring Blooms
DATE: Through May 2
WHERE: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square
DETAILS: Spring has sprung at Longwood Gardens with an array of flora on full display. From tulips to wisteria, experience the rebirth of the gardens.
PRICE: $25 for adults, $13 for youth
EVENT: International Day for Monuments and Sites
DATE: Sunday
WHERE: Various locations
DETAILS: More than 20 participating historic sites, including Eastern State Penitentiary, The Woodlands and Wagner Free Institute of Science, will open their doors for tours, special events and some virtual programming.
PRICE: Prices vary by location
EVENT: PHS Meadowbrook Farm reopens
DATE/TIME: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: PHS Meadowbrook Farm, 1633 Washington Lane, Jenkintown
DETAILS: Explore the 25-acre public garden that connects you to horticulture and its history. Get some inspiration for your own backyard and explore the eclectic design of the "garden rooms."
PRICE: Free with registration
EVENT: Caribbean Restaurant Week
DATE: April 17 to 24
WHERE: Various locations in Philadelphia
DETAILS: Dine in, pick up or take out your favorite dishes at 17 different Caribbean restaurants across the city.
PRICE: Prices vary




