State College, PA

Penn State’s annual “Movin’ On” music festival is being held Friday beginning at 10 am for the entire day. Selected bands will perform on the HUB lawn for guests that are able to listen for free. The event hosts local bands like “British Phil’ as well as popular bands like “Less Than Jake.”  Each year the festival is held in celebration of the students who will be “movin’ on” as graduation approaches.  

Omarion will be performing Saturday at Penn State’s “The Mezzanine Club” at 10 p.m. Opening acts will consist of local performances like the school’s RAM Squad and hip-hop artist, Maserati Mo. General tickets are on sale for $25.

Philadelphia, PA

The William Way LGBTA Community Center will screen the international film, “Zero Degrees of Separation” at 7 p.m. on Friday.  The film shows Middle Eastern gay couples and the risks of love these interwoven stories combine.

Baltimore, MD

The Steve Pomplon Band performs Friday at 8 p.m. at Teavolve, 1401 Aliceanna Street. Dubbed as "power-folk," Steve's diverse songwriting style conjures up images of John Mayer, James Taylor, Norah Jones and Bruce Hornsby.  The Steve Pomplon Band will be performing songs from their debut album, 9:31, as well as a number of new releases.

Heal A Woman to Heal A Nation, a community based organization that promotes holistic wellness for women and families through education, physical and mental health, economic and self empowerment, will hold its 7th annual conference Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5p.m. at 6000 Radecke Ave. Costs $25. Get your tickets HERE .

Acoustic Soul-Singer/Songwriter Austin Ellis performs Saturday, 8 p.m. at Teavolve, 1401 Aliceanna Street. From the shores of the Chesapeake to the beaches of South Australia, Austin Ellis has brought his soothing vocals and smooth delivery to please audiences both home and abroad.  Pulling grooves from R&B, jazz and blues Austin produces a soulful acoustic sound.

New York City, NY

CHEKHOV\'S 150 ANNIVERSARY FEST; SERIES 3

SATURDAY APRIL THE 17th AT 10:00 PM The Producer's Club: Royale

GONNA PARTY LIKE IT'S 1899!
By Anton Chekhov, Adapted and Directed by Kathy Buterbaugh, featuring: Kathy Buterbaugh & Dan Odell
"In the mysterious dusk of any given taver, everyone's search isdifferent...and very much the same...at Anton's Bar and Grille,Established 1860."

THE CHERRY ORCHARD: ACT 3
By AntonChekhov, Directed by Deaon Pressley, Featuring: Joe Boover, JuliaFalamas, Duane Granston and Kayla Tyree
After being robbed and abused by her former husband in Paris, MadameRanevskaya returns penniless to the Cherry Orchard in Russia which hasbeen in her family for years. Only now, the Cherry Orchard is auctionedto pay their debts.

THE SEAGULL: ACT 3
By Anton Chekhov, directed by Adam Ioele, featuring: Viviana Leo and Stuart Luth
Arkadina can no longer handle the distractions of country life, havingjust encountered the latest distraction, her son's attempted suicideand her brother's slow steady decline. She is taking Trigorin back tothe city - but he has recently encountered

THREE SISTERS: WHERE ARE WE?
By Anton Chekhov, directed by Fay Tarabay, featuring; William Allgood,Ashley Carr, Wanda Forani, Troy Gochenour, Fay Tarabay, Hannah Wolfeand Pragathi Yadhati
In a comically human setting, three sisters are united in their nostalgia for Moscow, their dissatisfaction of provincial life andtheir love for refined soldiers only to be reminded of the irrelevanceof the present.

Tickets are $25 (except for "THE SEAGULL: ACT 3," which is $15)

Washington, DC

Eddie Drennon: Enjoy a Metro Mambo dance party with the local Latin violinist. The show will be held on Saturday, April 17 at 2 p.m. The venue is Anacostia Community Museum, located at 1901 Fort Place, SE.

Future: The DMV-area reggae and hip hop band will hold its album release party at party at Murphy's Kids. The show will be held on Saturday, April 17 at 10 p.m. The venue is Jammin' Java, located at 227 E. Maple Ave, in Vienna.

Saturday is National Record Store Day: On this day vinyl "enthusiasts" are encouraged to visit thier local, independently owned record store and show support for "the things" that came before CDs.

New Rock Church of Fire, Tone, Paul Michel and more: These local acts will perform at a benefit concert at St. Stephen's Church. The money that they raise will be used to fund the Fort Reno Summer Concert Series. The show will be held on Saturday, April 17 at 7 p.m. The cover charge (donation) is $10.

Chicago




Rogue Wave: The band will perform at Lincoln Hall, located at 2424 N Lincoln Ave. Chicago, Il 60614. The show will be held on Saturday, April 17 at 7 p.m. The cover charge is $15. This is an all ages show.  Call 773-525-2508 for more information.