Your week: Fun things to do, hear and see April 4-10

CITYWIDE

Philly Spring Cleanup

Have you looked at your curb lately? Post winter, it's likely a hot (or at least not-so-cold) mess. Help sweep up a million-plus pounds of trash and recycling, maybe get yourself a recycling bin - and do your block proud. (Registration closed, but no one's gonna turn down your help.)

Various locations, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow, philadelphiastreets.com.

FAMILY

Irish Dance Competition

The Wildwoods expect more than 1,000 toe-tappers to vie for titles in this daylong "Feis at the Beach" contest.

Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. tomorrow, free, 800-992-9732, wildwoodsnj.com.

Mural Arts Tours

'Tis the season to hop on a trolley or train (or to strap on your sneaks) to visit some of Philly's spectacularly art-filled public walls and to witness the even more spectacular stories behind each work. Among the new tours this season: West Philly and Frankford-Kensington.

Mural Arts at the Gallery, 9th and Market streets, 2nd level, tours and times vary Fridays-Sundays, $20-$30 (under 2 free), 215-925-3633 ext. 10, muralarts.org.

Drums around the World

It's BYO drum to this afternoon of global workshops and circles featuring tabla, bongos, plus ancient flutes and a rare lyre.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St., 1-4 p.m. tomorrow, $15 (discounts available, under 6 free), 215-898-4000, penn.museum.

Baby Loves Disco

Germophobic parents delight in a more pristine location for this Philly-born, toddler-centric, midday dance party. Admission buys a spot to dance, a Kind bar, juice boxes and group games. Cash bar, too.

World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, $12-$14, 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.

Fairmount Arts Crawl

Rain or shine, the Art Museum neighborhood will put on a first-of-the-season outdoor party, throwing open gallery doors, strapping on guitars and serving up food and drink. Also, join Fairmount Art Center (2501 Olive St.) for its 10th birthday party and free cake.

Various locations around Fairmount Avenue, Broad to 26th Street, 2-6 p.m. Sunday, free, fairmountcdc.org.

Philadelphia Sinfonia

Gary White conducts these gifted players in a fairy tale program in collaboration with Enchantment Theatre Company, presenting a staged performance of Ravel's "Ma Mere L'Oye" ("Mother Goose"). Ideal for introducing youngsters to music, the program also includes colorful works by Rodgers and Offenbach.

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, 3723 Chestnut St., 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, $20, 215-351-0363, philadelphiasinfonia.com.

STAGES

'Ain't Misbehavin' '

Such classic tunes as "Your Feet's Too Big," "Honeysuckle Rose" and, of course, the title track make this survey of the great Fats Waller's career a must-see for fans of the Great American Songbook.

Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilmington, through April 27 (8 p.m. Fridays, 2 & 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays), $40-$50 (discounts available), 302-594-1100, delawaretheatre.org.

'Romeo and Juliet'

Shakespeare's nearly 450-years-young "star-crossed lovers" are back on the local stage.

Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom St., Wednesday through May 18, (7 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays), $10-$35, 215-496-8001, phillyshakespeare.org.

BODYTRAFFIC

Futuristic L.A.-based dance troupe makes its local debut with stunning choreography spanning jazz, narrative, Old World and new school.

Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St., 8 tonight, 2 & 8 p.m. tomorrow, $20-$55, 215-898-3900, annenbergcenter.org.

'Do You Trust

Your Best Friend?'

Love, lust and betrayal ooze from this one-room soap opera by Derrell Lawrence and Headliner Entertainment. Talk about guilty pleasure.

Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St., 8 tonight, 2 & 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, $46.50-$59, 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.

'Dance Apocalypse'

Think a talk show, Kickstarter campaign and a director's commentary would make for a cool dance performance? So did local genre-bending choreographers Gabrielle Revlock and Nicole Bindler, who offer up comedic bodily performance for free, for a new generation.

FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd., 7 p.m. Monday, free, thedanceapocalypse.org.

Whoopi Goldberg

The actress-turned-morning chat-'em-up co-host brings her unique world view back to AyCee.

Revel, Boardwalk at Connecticut Ave., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $53-$98, 800-736-1420, ticketmaster.com.

James Van Praagh

A Long Island medium he's not. He's actually from Queens., This best-selling author and longtime self-proclaimed "Ghost Whisperer" will surely summon spirits swirling around Montco during his visit.

Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., 8 p.m. Tuesday, $29-$59, 215-572-7650, keswicktheatre.com.

'The Train Driver'

Acclaimed playwright Athol Fugard's latest is about a man's search for forgiveness and redemption after a tragic accident.

Lantern Theatre, 923 Ludlow St, Thursday through May 4, show times vary, $10-$56, 215-829-0395, lanterntheatre.org.

MUSIC

Tom Rush

All hail the elder statesman of Boston folkies.

Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Ave., 7 tonight, $35 & $49.50 (under 21 with parent/guardian), 610-649-8389, ardmoremusic.com.

Network For New Music

The enterprising ensemble celebrates the music of composer John Harbison in two concerts. Tonight's features folk-tune-inspired songs by Harbison and five local composers. Sunday's includes his songs, interpreted by soprano Sarah Joanne Davis and mezzo Julia Bentley.

Rock Hall, Temple, Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 8 tonight; Gould Hall, Curtis Institute, 1616 Locust St., 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $25 (discounts available), 215-848-7647, networkfornewmusic.org.

Philly POPS

The Pops and chorus stage their own "Star Wars" and challenge the "Raiders of the Lost Ark," bringing "The Magical Music of John Williams" - "Jurassic Park"-sized movie scores to life.

Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets, 8 tonight, 3 p.m. tomorrow & Sunday, $49-$149, 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.

Tom Tallitsch

Savvy tenor saxophonist/composer roams from bop to ballads (and even to David Bowie's "Life On Mars") on the new "Ride" album, cause for this new-release bash.

Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 8 tonight, $15, 215-568-3131, chrisjazzcafe.com.

Yes

'70s prog-rock gods perform the "Fragile" and "Close to the Edge" albums in their entirety, some other vintage signatures and tunes from the forthcoming "Heaven and Earth" album.

Borgata, One Borgata Way, Atlantic City, 8 tonight, $40-$95 (VIP packages available), 866-900-4849, theborgata.com.

Dillinger Escape Plan

There is only one way out for these frenzied, paranoid rockers. Scream till they bleed. With Trash Talk, Retox, Shining.

Union Transit, 1026 Spring Garden St., 8:30 tonight, $20 (all ages), 215-232-2100, utphilly.com.

Pat McGee

Sweet-natured, Virginia-spawned road warrior (twangy? rocking? poppy? yes!) steps off the band bus for an acoustic solo turn.

Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St. 8:30 tonight, $25, 215-928-0978, tinangel.com.

Scott Stapp

Creed frontman goes it alone. The Terribles and Dive hit first.

TLA, 334 South St., 8:30 tonight, $27.50-$100, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.

Eisley

Dreamy pop done family style (one bro, three sisters) levitates the hipster bar. With Merriment.

Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8:30 p.m. tomorrow, $15 (21+), 267-639-4528, bootandsaddlephilly.com.

James Vincent McMorrow

Shimmering falsetto-endowed Irish singer-songwriter returns for his first band-accompanied U.S. tour in three years. This time, Yanks are noticing. Aidan Knight hits first.

Union Transit, 1026 Spring Garden St. 8:30 p.m. tomorrow, $20 (all ages), 215-232-2100, utphilly.com.

Shpongle

Look deep into their eyes and fall into a "museum of consciousness," as the UK-based, Middle-Eastern-flavored electronic dance/trance group psychs you good. With Desert Dwellers, Schlang, visuals by Zebbler.

Electric Factory, 421 N. 7th St. 8:30 p.m. tomorrow, $25, 215-627-1332, electricfactory.info.

Pimps of Joytime

Good old blues, funk and rock, plus electronic, Brooklyn DJ culture and Louisiana soul spice this gregarious party band. They call their gumbo "janxta funk." Philadelphia Funk Hustle hits first.

North Star Bar, 27th and Poplar streets, 9 p.m. tomorrow, $10-$12, 215-787-0488, northstarbar.com.

Hurray for the Riff Raff

Backporch (and New Orleans R&B) styled singer-picker Alynda Lee Segarra is a weathered soul in the Lucinda Williams/Roseanne Cash/Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) vein. Plenty of emo connection. ATO label mate Benjamin Booker opens.

World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 9 p.m. Tuesday, $15 (all ages), 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.

Buika

Theatrical Guinean-Spanish chanteuse merges elements of fado and flamenco (and a little Billie Holiday) in captivating fashion.

Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $29 & $39, 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.

Simon Townshend

Shared genes and role modeling are reflected in the anthemic music of Pete's equally sensitive, clear-throated and full-throttled younger bro. Expect lots from Simon's April 1 (won't be fooled again?) release "Denial" starting with the keening, pop operatic title track and wizardly "Saving Grace."

Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 8 p.m. Thursday, $20, 215-928-0978, tinangel.com.

- Compiled by Chuck Darrow,

Tom Di Nardo, Lauren McCutcheon, Jonathan Takiff