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  • Lights Out Philly

    Why Lights Out Each year, tens of million birds pass through Philadelphia during the spring and fall migration. Unfortunately, many are killed when they fly into buildings, confused by artificial lights at night or by reflective or transparent glass surfaces. Artificial lights at night can attract birds migrating at night to buildings and ultimately cause them to collide with other parts of the buildings associated with the lights. What is Lights Out Lights Out is a voluntary program that involves turning off and/or blocking as many external and internal building lights as possible at night, when bird migration is occurring

  • Death and Taxes: The Man Behind the Legend Tour

    Death and Taxes: The Man Behind the Legend Tour

    "...in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." — Benjamin Franklin, 1789 Benjamin Franklin was more than just a Founding Father—he was a tinker, printer, swimmer, and even a spy. But in the end, even he couldn’t escape life’s two certainties: death and taxes. Join us this May at Christ Church Burial Ground for a captivating tour exploring Franklin’s legacy through the graves of his family, his rivals, and his fellow revolutionaries. Along the way, we’ll share fascinating stories, little-known facts, and his most memorable sayings, offering a deeper look at the man behind

    $7.18

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Kati Gegenheimer: We've Only Just Begun

    Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun

    Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject, but as a serious aesthetic, political, and communal structure. To reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial, romantic, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated, measured, sustained, or dismissed, over time. Rooted in painting but

    $25.00

  • Free Community Food Distribution

    Come grab some free groceries and meet your neighbors at the Free Community Food Distribution - everyone is welcome!

  • SEEDZ a new play by Joseph P. Blake.

    Please join BLACK MAGIC WOMAN Productions on Monday, April 13, at 6 pm for a script-in-hand reading of “SEEDZ” a new play by Joseph P. BlakeLocation: 20*20 House, 20 Lansdowne Court. Admission: $5 donation suggested. Space is limited; RSVPs are highly recommended. Light refreshments will be served. Follow along for more information Black Magic Woman ProductionsMore than 35 years ago, longtime residents Solomon and Matthews transformed a weed and trash-filled vacant lot into a neighborhood oasis. With each harvest, their vision of self-sufficiency was affirmed and grew stronger.Now the garden’s very existence is being threatened by the combined forces of wealth,

  • cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Speakn' Trane and Sylvie's Love

    Join us for cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Movie Mondays—a monthly gathering every 2nd Monday celebrating innovative Black filmmakers! In April, we’re celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month with Eugene Ashe's Sylvie's Love and Anyabwile Love's Speakn' Trane (local short). Following the program, culture writer, John Morrison will be in conversation with Anyabwile Love. You don't wanna miss this! Event Flow: Enjoy happy hour at 5-7 PM ($9 sangria, $1 off beer & wine, $10 bartender's special cocktail!) Film at 6-8:30PM (you'll have fun AND be home and in bed before 10!) Food: BYO-Dinner (bring your dinner or have it

    $135

  • Meditation Monday: Community Sit Circle

    Join us each Monday in collective practice — arriving in our bodies, grounding in the present moment, and meeting ourselves with curiosity,Meditation Monday at One Art - Community Sit CircleDate: Every Monday, Starting October 13thTime: 6:30 - 7:30 pmLocation: One Art - 4139 N 52nd St. PhiladelphiaWith over twenty-five years of shared meditation and mindfulness practice, Malaika Gilpin and Noelle Warford invite you to gather in stillness at One Art Community Center in West Philly.Each week, our community sit becomes a gentle return—to posture, to silence, to the steady rhythm of breath. Together, we practice arriving in our bodies and

  • Riverbend Summer Camp Registration in Gladwyne

    Riverbend Summer Camp Registration in Gladwyne

    Riverbend camps create an outdoor experience of fun & free play for campers of all ages! Hiking, stream-stomping and bug-catching are a few of the key ingredients that have made Riverbend's summer camp a sensation since 1982. Riverbend campers aren’t afraid to get a little dirty in our weekly program that runs from mid-June to Labor Day. Our qualified and enthusiastic educators (some who were campers themselves!) guide children in hands-on nature exploration and investigation, games, crafts, hikes and more. Your child’s favorite summer memories await!

    $660

  • Volunteer – Spring Gardening

    Did you know more than 100,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers for seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome, ages 12 and up. Children age 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • We Walk, We Ride with Indego at FDR Park

    Join We Walk PHL and Indego at FDR Park for a spring morning walk, bike ride, and bird watching. Date Tuesday, April 14 Time 8:30 am - 10:30 am Location Gateway Plaza at FDR Park Broad Street and Pattison Avenue Philadelphia PA 19145 Join We Walk PHL and Indego for a spring morning walk, bike ride, and bird watching to celebrate the upcoming We Walk season and the recent installation of a new Indego bike station at the Gateway Plaza in FDR Park. Bikes, helmets, binoculars, swag and safety intro will be provided on site. The ride will begin at the Gateway

  • Cobbs Creek Community Workday

    Come volunteer with us for a community workday at the Johnny Sample Recreation Center in Cobbs Creek Park! Date Tuesday, April 14 Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Cobbs Creek Park Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a Community Volunteer Workday! Join us on Tuesday, April 14th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we help refresh the gardens at Cobbs Creek Recreation Center with perennial cutbacks, weeding, and mulching. We’ll provide all necessary tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves. We look forward to working with you! EVENT TIMELINE: 9:00 AM – Volunteer check-in 9:10 AM – Project

  • Sprouts

    Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits.

  • Philly Unwrapped Community Waste Reduction Engagement Session

    Philly Unwrapped, come let your voice be heard about waste reduction and reuse in Philadelphia! Philadelphia spends millions every year managing waste. Almost nothing prevents it. At the same time, food and beverage businesses are required to purchase single-use packaging that increases operating costs and contributes to pollution that disproportionately impacts Black and Brown communities where waste is processed and incinerated. There may be a better, less wasteful way — and it saves money and protects public health. Philly Unwrapped is bringing together restaurant owners, cafés, caterers, corner stores, food trucks, event venues, hospitality operators, community leaders, and public officials

    Free

  • Afterschool Garden Club

    Where does our food come from? What do plants need to thrive? Join us in the garden to learn and get our hands in the dirt!Where does our food come from? What do plants need to thrive? Join us in the garden to learn what it takes to grow plants from seed to harvest!Tuesdays from 4pm – 5:30pmAges 8-18, *adult chaperone required*

  • Local Author Jack McCarthy - A Century of Music Under the Stars

    Join us for a discussion of the recently released book A Century of Music Under the Stars: A History of the Mann Center.Join us for a discussion of the recently released book A Century of Music Under the Stars: A History of the Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Robin Hood Dell with the author, Jack McCarthy.Everyone has a memorable story about attending a performance at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts or the Robin Hood Dell - “the Mann” and “the Dell” to their many patrons. Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 images, meticulously researched, and engagingly

  • Yoga On The Pier

    Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise YogaJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome.** Find us on the grass pier within the Park (Park access road at 7801 State Rd, just south of Rhawn St.)This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city.Please bring your own mat :)Pre-registration encouraged!*Classes will be released at the beginning of each month for registration.

  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250

  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250

  • Intro to Wheel Throwing

    Intro to Wheel Throwing

    This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate wheel throwing students. Whether you've taken a pottery class before or this is your first time using the wheel, you will be able to develop your ceramic skills to create beautiful functional pieces. We will cover foundational topics including centering, handle making, throwing functional forms (cups, bowls, plates, etc.), trimming, and surface decorations. Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! Class will run Tuesday nights April 7th - May 12th 6pm - 9pm ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which is

    $250

  • SETTING OUR STORIES FREE / 4-Part Storytelling Master Class

    A 4-Part Storytelling Master Class: Over four intensive sessions, join award-winning author Susan Darraj setting your stories free!Your history is a masterpiece waiting to be written. Learn the craft to finally set your stories free.Schedule: Four Consecutive Tuesdays (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)• Week 1 (April 14): The Foundation * Focus: Brainstorming family stories; the "Scene" as the core unit.• Week 2 (April 21): The Architecture * Focus: Outlining, character, and dialogue.• Week 3 (April 28): The Texture * Focus: Detail, setting, and theme/ how to finish a first draft.• Week 4 (May 5): The Release * Focus: Revision and

  • Historical Society of Frankford April Meeting and Lecture

    The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) today announced that Roger Turner, curator of instruments and artifacts at the Science History Institute of Philadelphia, will speak at its monthly meeting on April 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. His topic will be “Weird, Wonderful, Playful and Profound: Treasures of the Science History Institute”. The venue is the HSF library/museum, located at 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia. The event is free and open to the public, and parking is available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be served after the lecture. The Science History

    Free

  • Historical Society of Frankford April Meeting and Lecture

    The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) today invites the public to hear Roger Turner, curator of instruments and artifacts at the Science History Institute of Philadelphia, speak at its monthly meeting on April 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The doors open at 7:00 PM. His topic will be “Weird, Wonderful, Playful and Profound: Treasures of the Science History Institute”. The venue is the HSF library/museum, located at 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia. The event is free and open to the public, and parking is available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Uncle Bobbie's X Ericka Hart: Nasty Work Book Tour

    Black queer non-binary femme activist and award-winning sexuality educator, Ericka Hart joins us for the release of her book, "Nasty Work"."Free your mind / And the rest will follow..." - En VogueWe are so excited to welcome Black queer femme activist, writer and award-winning sexuality educator, Ericka Hart for the release of her new book, Nasty Work.Ericka will be in conversation with organizer, advocate and the Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Culture at the ACLU, AJ Hikes.Get ready for a powerful discussion around sex, sexuality and gender and how we can liberate our world, just as well as our

  • Weekday Bird Walk

    FOR ADULTS 18+ Listen, watch, and discover the birds of Tyler Arboretum. Explore Tyler’s forests and meadows with birders Sara Boucas Neto, Chuck Root, and Dave Eberly. Hear the calls, spot the birds, and experience this Audubon-recognized Important Bird Area firsthand. Gates open at 7:45 am. The group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am. Please arrive on time. Check in with your guide in the parking lot. Restrooms will be open. What to expect: All levels of birding experience welcome. We will be walking at a slow, birders’ pace. Walking surfaces that include pavement, grass, gravel, and uneven trails. Changes in grade,

  • Weekday Bird Walk

    FOR ADULTS 18+ Listen, watch, and discover the birds of Tyler Arboretum. Explore Tyler’s forests and meadows with birders Sara Boucas Neto, Chuck Root, and Dave Eberly. Hear the calls, spot the birds, and experience this Audubon-recognized Important Bird Area firsthand. Gates open at 7:45 am. The group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am. Please arrive on time. Check in with your guide in the parking lot. Restrooms will be open. What to expect: All levels of birding experience welcome. We will be walking at a slow, birders’ pace. Walking surfaces that include pavement, grass, gravel, and uneven trails. Changes in grade,

  • “What’s Blooming?” Wednesday Walks

    Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Wednesdays 9am – 10am

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • PA Fibershed Meet The Makers: Holly Guertin

    In an increasingly digital and virtual world, working with wool has offered artist Holly Guertin a return to physical, tactile experience. This talk explores how fiber and textile practices ground us in our bodies and reconnect us to material reality, serving as a counterbalance to systems that often distance us from our humanity, dignity, and agency. The presentation will feature works from Hand in Hand, Holly’s upcoming solo exhibition on view July–October at Waterworks Visual Arts Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. Through this collection, Holly reflects on themes of connection, reciprocity, and communion between people and the earth, using textiles

  • Noon Bird Walks at the Wissahickon Environmental Center.

    Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area of the park during lunchtime ! All levels of birders welcome. Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra section of the Park during lunchtime. It is spring migration season, and various species will be arriving throughout the next few months. Walks vary in length from 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs. Wooded trails, Andorra Meadow, Harper's Meadow and Forbidden Drive are the areas we explore.

  • Divine Fragments

    Divine Fragments

    An exhibition presented by Wendy Liss and Dolores Poacelli displaying their work of ceramic sculptures and mixed media.

    Free

  • Penn Climate Seminar: Andrew Hoffman

    Join Penn Climate for a discussion by Andrew Hoffman titled "Climate Change Through the Lens of Veterinarians."Penn Climate welcomes Andrew Hoffman, Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Penn Vet, for a seminar titled "Climate Change Through the Lens of Veterinarians."Veterinary medicine aims to protect and preserve animal health, biodiversity, and agriculture-food systems, all areas heavily impacted by climate change. We will discuss the connections between climate change and veterinary medicine while highlighting opportunities to engage across schools through a One Health framework. Finally, we will discuss Penn Climate Insights, a new knowledge-sharing platform originating from Penn Vet that

  • Wednesday Walkabouts

    Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 8–JUNE 24Wednesday Walkabouts1:00–2:00 PMJenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffJoin us on Wednesday afternoons this spring for walking tours through our glorious gardens. Each week’s tour will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and seasonal landscape. Topics may include spring wildflowers, flowering trees, our Rhododendron collection, native plants, Jenkins’ history, and much more. Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!Groups of five or more are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

  • Girard College Historical Campus Tour

    Take a guided tour behind the 10-foot wall of Girard College to explore its history and architecture.Enjoy a guided tour behind the famous 10-foot wall of Girard College with Director of Historical Resources Kathy Haas. As we stroll around this 43-acre oasis in the middle of the city, we’ll talk about Stephen Girard, the 19th-century multi-millionaire who left his fortune to create a school for financially-disadvantaged children; the monumental architecture of the school, including Founder's Hall, a National Historic Landmark; the generations of students who have lived and learned here (and still do); and the powerful civil rights activism that

  • Valley Talk – Postcards From The Wissahickon: The Sequel with David Bower

    In person at the Valley Green Inn or online on Zoom David Bower, FOW volunteer extraordinare and avid postcard collector, will show dozens of images from his extensive collection of Wissahickon postcard views, most of which date to the “Golden Age of Postcards” over 100 years ago. We’ll view and talk about beautiful cards, interesting and funny messages, special addresses and postmarks, one-of-a-kind cards, and many that he’s acquired since his first Valley Talk in 2022. David Bower has been a longtime Wissahickon Park visitor since the 1970s and an FOW volunteer since 1992. From 1998 through 2016, he worked as the

  • Let It Glow: Protecting Fireflies in the Home Garden (Online)

    Few sights capture the wonder of summer quite like the flicker of fireflies. But their glow is growing dim. Across North America, firefly populations are declining due to habitat loss, pesticide use, light pollution, and other human-caused threats. Conservation educator and macro photographer Danae Wolfe will guide you through the curious lives of fireflies, from glowing larvae to synchronous spectacles. Author of Grass Isn’t Greener: The Everyday Conservationists Guide to Bringing Nature to Your Yard will share how to identify common backyard fireflies, understand their unique flash patterns and lifecycles, and discover what makes them so vulnerable. Come away with

    $25

  • Texture Rollers & Plant Pots

    Develop your own texture roller and use a library of provided texture rollers to hand build a plant pot.🌸 Texture Rollers + Plant Pots 🌿Celebrate the season in the Ceramic Studio with a hands-on handbuilding workshop inspired by spring growth and fresh starts!In this class, you will learn how to create ceramic tiles using slab-building techniques and then transform them with decorative surface methods. Create your own texture rollers, try your hand at sgraffito carving, and experiment with underglaze painting to add color and personality to your work.Once you’ve practiced these techniques, you’ll use your decorated slabs to construct a

  • Brownin’

    Brownin’

    Curated by InLiquid in collaboration with Zindzi Harley, Brownin’ showcases five Philadelphia-based artists whose work studies the Black figure and celebrates black identity by redefining the meaning of beauty. ‍

    Free

  • CCCG Education Series 2026

    CCCG Education Series: Join us in person for the CCCG Education Series monthly this January to December 2026!CCCG Education Series:Join us monthly in person for the CCCG Education Series this January to December 2026! It's a great chance to dive into exciting topics, connect with others, and boost your skills. Don’t miss out on this fun and informative event—mark your calendar and get ready to learn and engage live!Date Topic Description1/28/2026 Winter SowingLearn how to start seeds in milk jugs for spring planting – receive milk jug/seeds2/25/2026 HydroponicsLearn about hydroponics (growing in water) and receive produce3/25/2026 Starting a Vegetable GardenLearn

  • This Old Home - Where Local Places Tell Revolutionary Stories

    Our next America 250 program at Ambler Library, presented by local historian Sue Johnston, will focus on our area.Learn where Revolutionary Soldiers encamped in our area; what battles they fought in in this area and what routes they traveled on the way to the battles.Discover what local homes, churches and buildings, that are still in use today, were used in the Revolutionary War and what function they served.

  • Candlelight Yoga

    FOR ADULTS 18+ Step into the peaceful glow of the candlelit Barn Loft for 75 minutes of gentle, mindful yoga “after hours” with instructor Christina Teofilak. Breathe deeply, move at a gentle pace, and let the serene evening atmosphere soothe your mind and body. Follow guided poses designed for all levels, with modifications offered to make every movement comfortable. Reserve your spot for this unique, one-night-only experience! What to expect: Gates open at 6:30 pm Class held in candlelit Barn Loft A friendly, welcoming atmosphere A slower-paced yoga class suitable for beginners and intermediate students Simple sequences with an emphasis on alignment, mindful

  • Candlelight Yoga

    FOR ADULTS 18+ Step into the peaceful glow of the candlelit Barn Loft for 75 minutes of gentle, mindful yoga “after hours” with instructor Christina Teofilak. Breathe deeply, move at a gentle pace, and let the serene evening atmosphere soothe your mind and body. Follow guided poses designed for all levels, with modifications offered to make every movement comfortable. Reserve your spot for this unique, one-night-only experience! What to expect: Gates open at 6:30 pm Class held in candlelit Barn Loft A friendly, welcoming atmosphere A slower-paced yoga class suitable for beginners and intermediate students Simple sequences with an emphasis on alignment, mindful

  • Volunteer – Spring Gardening

    Did you know more than 100,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers for seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. Capacity is limited for this small-group event, and pre-registration is required. If you sign-up, please show-up. If you need to cancel, please let us know so another volunteer can attend. All are welcome, ages 12 and up. Children age 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Sprouts

    Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits.

  • Richard's Rambles

    FOR ADULTS (18+) AND TEENS AGES 15-17 Slow down and experience the Arboretum with naturalist Dr. Richard Brenner. Explore forests, meadows, streams, and rocky outcrops while learning about wildlife, plants, geology, and history. Each Ramble is shaped by the season, inviting you to notice the details and see the Arboretum with fresh eyes. Come curious, leave inspired. What to expect: Check in at the Visitor Center, then meet your guide 2-3 mile, leisurely-paced hike led by an experienced guide Peaceful woodland scenery Diverse walking surfaces that include pavement, grass, gravel, and rocky trails Changes in grade, including steep hills What to wear

  • Richard's Rambles

    FOR ADULTS (18+) AND TEENS AGES 15-17 Slow down and experience the Arboretum with naturalist Dr. Richard Brenner. Explore forests, meadows, streams, and rocky outcrops while learning about wildlife, plants, geology, and history. Each Ramble is shaped by the season, inviting you to notice the details and see the Arboretum with fresh eyes. Come curious, leave inspired. What to expect: Check in at the Visitor Center, then meet your guide 2-3 mile, leisurely-paced hike led by an experienced guide Peaceful woodland scenery Diverse walking surfaces that include pavement, grass, gravel, and rocky trails Changes in grade, including steep hills What to wear

  • Native Planters

    Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your water bottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 9 to October 29, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates.

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Kati Gegenheimer: We've Only Just Begun

    Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun

    Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject, but as a serious aesthetic, political, and communal structure. To reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial, romantic, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated, measured, sustained, or dismissed, over time. Rooted in painting but

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Spring Water Policy Forum

    AI for Water: Policy at the Speed of TechnologyThe Water Center at Penn is pleased to present our third annual Spring Water Policy Forum, to be held in person at Fitts Auditorium in Golkin Hall on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus. This year’s Forum will explore AI for Water: Policy at the Speed of Technology, examining how rapidly evolving technologies are reshaping water governance, decision making, and infrastructure management.Convened in partnership with Penn Carey Law School and the Penn Program on Regulation, the Forum will bring together policymakers, professionals working across water, climate, and infrastructure systems, researchers, and students for

  • Creative Writing for Creative People Virtual Workshop

    Learn to craft authentic, compelling narratives to stand out in applications, websites, and creative opportunities. Open opportunities are available for artists and makers year-round, but fall and winter have a host of deadlines for residencies, festivals, and major opportunities the following year. Get your packet ready with the same care, consideration, and enthusiasm you bring to your studio practice, and you’ll set yourself up for success. Join Morgan Hobbs, owner of Structure and Form Artist Services, to discuss writing about your work. Hobbs’ experience working with artists gives her unique insight into common pitfalls in the writing process and how even

    $25

  • Printmaking By The People Exhibition Opening

    Participants in workshops around the city created their own art to express their ideas about the rights that are crucial for a just society.Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Free Library of Philadelphia present Printmaking by the People: Posters for a Reimagined Declaration of Independence, an exhibition of hundreds of posters created by Philadelphians who were asked to share their visions of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” This special exhibition is part of Printmaking by the People, Philadelphia’s largest 2026 public art and community engagement project inspired by the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding.Printmaking by the People opens

  • East Camden Community Resilience Meeting

    Join us in East Camden to chat, connect, and build stronger community vibes together!East Camden Community Resilience MeetingHey neighbors! Join us in person for the East Camden Community Resilience Meeting.We would love to talk to you about:Repairing your homeFlooding in your home and streetPreparing for emergencies and Leadership Training

  • Poetry Circle & Connect: The Peace of Wild Things

    For as long as there has existed the written word, people have written about the natural world. To explore their connection with and deepen their understanding of it. To express an appreciation for its beauty and to raise awareness about issues that threaten it. To reflect on their place within the larger ecosystem that includes us all. Join us on the overlook hill at ChesLen Preserve (weather permitting) to celebrate National Poetry Month with an open share of nature-inspired poems. Share your own poems, the poems of others you appreciate, or simply listen.   This event will be one for conversation

  • Confluence Film Festival

    Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for its third annual Confluence Film Festival. A month-long environmental film series held each April in celebration of Earth Month, with screenings every Thursday evening. Presented in partnership with BlackStar Projects, cinéSPEAK, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival and the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival, Confluence 2026 showcases films that speak to this year's theme, “Seeding the Future.” With feature-length films, shorts and documentaries appropriate for adults, the festival is both a call to action and a loving reminder that we don’t have to simply react to the climate crisis; we can actively

  • Confluence Film Festival

    Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for its third annual Confluence Film Festival. A month-long environmental film series held each April in celebration of Earth Month, with screenings every Thursday evening. Presented in partnership with BlackStar Projects, cinéSPEAK, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival and the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival, Confluence 2026 showcases films that speak to this year's theme, “Seeding the Future.” With feature-length films, shorts and documentaries appropriate for adults, the festival is both a call to action and a loving reminder that we don’t have to simply react to the climate crisis; we can actively

  • Live Music and Economic Development

    A conversation on how live music fuels local economies—bringing together musicians, venues, and businesses shaping the Philly scene.Live music is more than entertainment — it’s a driver of local economies.Across major cities, vibrant music scenes support tourism, activate restaurants and cafés, sustain performance venues, and generate income for artists, educators, and cultural workers. When supported intentionally, live performance becomes not just cultural expression but a vital part of a city’s business ecosystem.This Third Thursday conversation will explore how live music functions as both creative practice and economic strategy. The discussion will look at how musicians build sustainable careers, how organizers

  • Artists in Conversation: Craig Calderwood and Didier William

    Join guest curator Robert Cozzolino as he leads a conversation with two artists included in the exhibition Bodies & Souls. Craig Calderwood and Didier William have each reimagined figurative painting through hybrid materials and a meaningful use of patterns. Each explores gender, sexuality and how bodies relate to culture in their work. Calderwood has three drawings and a work on fabric in the exhibition; two of William's works are featured at PAFA and one will be on view at Woodmere.

    Free

  • Habitat Advocate: Qigong - Mindful Movement for Gardeners

    Explore mindful movement to tend to your best habitat restoration tool - your human body!Whether you are seeking gentle warm-ups to prevent injury or meditative motions to connect to the spaces you steward, Qigong offers a way to easefully warm, transform, and activate energy in your body.Participants will explore the philosophy of Qigong, a practice developed in China thousands of years ago, and practice mindful movement forms in a group setting as insight for later personal practice. Please wear comfortable clothing for gentle movement.The Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 11,000 acres of natural lands, which are critically important to supporting

  • Brownin’

    Brownin’

    Curated by InLiquid in collaboration with Zindzi Harley, Brownin’ showcases five Philadelphia-based artists whose work studies the Black figure and celebrates black identity by redefining the meaning of beauty. ‍

    Free

  • Third Thursday jam session + open mic

    Bring your instrument, words, and ears to enjoy a time of sharing ancestorial space. Vendors, Food, and Live EntertainmentJoin us to welcome in the new year with jams, words, and community.Starting in February we will be having featured poets and musicians and spots for vendors! if interested in vending or perforfming email rad.love.philly@gmail.comThis March 2026 we will be featuring the Germantown band, Angel Egg. Including Paulito and Braylynn. Soulful, exciting, leaving you holding your breath in all the priceless moments. Next Features include: Emyne the Superstar, the Urban Shamans, and Koof Ibi ---stay tuned and stay connected!About d'griot cafemission:d'griot cafe

  • Miniball

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    Cannonball’s Miniball returns April 16 – 19 at Christ Church Neighborhood House and Icebox! A four-day microfestival of multi-genre performances, Miniball features Cannonball encores and new works with fourteen distinct offerings between the two venues. Get a sneak peak of all-new performances from Philly performance legends alongside roofshaking out-of-town projects and hidden gems from emerging artists. General Admission tickets are $25 with sliding scale tickets from $5-$50. Get all the info here: https://www.cannonballfestival.org/miniball-2026 Highlighted performances include: //shrouded\, a new work from Jaamil Olawale Kosoko described as “a living poetic sculpture and an immersive dance work” which will premiere at Lincoln

    $25

  • cinéSPEAK x Vox Populi presents Pt.2 – The People Rise Up: A Third World Newsreel Retrospective (1968-72)

    We're thrilled to announce a new year-long collaboration: cinéSPEAK x Vox Populi present 3rd Thursdays! For April, we’re presenting powerful short films from the Third World Newsreel retrospective (1968-1972), documenting grassroots movements for land sovereignty both domestically and around the world. This program showcases movements in the Dominican Republic, Palestine and New York City. Since 1968, Third World Newsreel (TWN) has been at the forefront of advocating for media that champions cultural and social justice, highlighting the narratives of historically marginalized and diverse communities. TWN is committed to fostering unity and solidarity through powerful storytelling that drives change. 📍 Vox

  • Art or Science? The Co-Construction of Botanical Illustration

    Embark on a journey into the complex and fascinating stories surrounding botanical renderings and colonial plant collections.THURSDAY, APRIL 16Art or Science? The Co-Construction of Botanical Illustration7:00–8:30 PMTracy Qiu, Consultant, Artist, and ResearcherEmbark on a journey into the complex and fascinating stories surrounding botanical renderings and colonial plant collections. Tracy’s Ph.D. research explores the circumstances under which botanical illustrations were produced and asks the question, “How has the history of botanical illustration shaped the way we perceive plants, gardens, nature, and the environment today?” Drawing on archival research at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Edinburgh, Tracy will share insights into

  • Uncle Bobbie's X Brian Jones - "Black History is for Everyone" Book Talk

    Join us as we welcome educator and scholar, Brian Jones to discuss his latest book "Black History is for Everyone".Black history IS American history and is for EVERYONE.Educator, scholar and author, Brian Jones will be at Uncle Bobbie's to discuss his latest book, Black History is for Everyone.With Black history under attack from many fronts, it's never been more important to read, engage with and share the works being written by our truth-tellers. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn and discuss race, politics, culture and how Blackness is an undeniable part of it all.Brian will be in conversation

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • Weekend Warm-up Hike

    Start your Friday on the right foot with an invigorating one-hour hike through Tyler’s gardens and into the wilder natural areas beyond the deer exclusion fence. Designed as a moderate cardio workout, we’ll cover about 2½ to 3 miles at a fast pace—but don’t worry, we’ll also take time to pause for those unexpected moments nature has in store. Gates open at 7:45 am The group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am. Please arrive on time. Check in with your experienced guide in the parking lot. Restrooms will be open. What to expect on the trail: 2½

  • Weekend Warm-up Hike

    Start your Friday on the right foot with an invigorating one-hour hike through Tyler’s gardens and into the wilder natural areas beyond the deer exclusion fence. Designed as a moderate cardio workout, we’ll cover about 2½ to 3 miles at a fast pace—but don’t worry, we’ll also take time to pause for those unexpected moments nature has in store. Gates open at 7:45 am The group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am. Please arrive on time. Check in with your experienced guide in the parking lot. Restrooms will be open. What to expect on the trail: 2½

  • Friday Volunteer Days with Riverfront North - Pennypack on the Delaware

    Spring Volunteer Opportunities!Join us on Fridays for a morning of stewardship along the Riverfront North Greenway! Our Friday volunteer series rotates between Pennypack on the Delaware and Lardner’s Point Park, giving you the chance to support the park nearest you—or discover a new favorite spot. We can’t wait to see you out there!Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to participate. Anyone under 16 must have a parent or guardian with them during the volunteer event.

  • Nature Journaling Single Class: Class 3

    FOR ADULTS AGES 18+ Take a deep dive into the natural world. Use nature journaling to observe and record the flora and fauna around you. Engage your inner scientist, writer, and artist as you capture meaningful details. Learn simple tools and techniques for observing, recording, and sketching in a supportive setting at Tyler Arboretum, exploring a new area in each of the four classes. These classes are well-suited for both new and returning participants, offering fresh perspectives, prompts, and discoveries in every session. Registration: Advance registration is required. Classes are subject to cancellation up to 48 hours in advance if minimum

  • Nature Journaling Single Class: Class 3

    FOR ADULTS AGES 18+ Take a deep dive into the natural world. Use nature journaling to observe and record the flora and fauna around you. Engage your inner scientist, writer, and artist as you capture meaningful details. Learn simple tools and techniques for observing, recording, and sketching in a supportive setting at Tyler Arboretum, exploring a new area in each of the four classes. These classes are well-suited for both new and returning participants, offering fresh perspectives, prompts, and discoveries in every session. Registration: Advance registration is required. Classes are subject to cancellation up to 48 hours in advance if minimum

  • Kati Gegenheimer: We've Only Just Begun

    Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun

    Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject, but as a serious aesthetic, political, and communal structure. To reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial, romantic, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated, measured, sustained, or dismissed, over time. Rooted in painting but

    $25.00

  • PlayIn Time Music Circle

    Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Miss Virginia will guide you and your child through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn.  Things to know:   Classes will run on Friday mornings from 10:15am – 11:00am.   Join for the whole series or just for one or two sessions. Registration is available on PlayIn Time’s website, linked below.   If

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • Fridays in the Field

    Practice observation and nature identification in the Wagner's Teaching Garden!The Wagner's Teaching Garden is our most valuable classroom. Not only is our green space full of pollinator gardens, but it is also a certified Wildlife Habitat, Bird Habitat, and Monarch Waystation—our milkweed plants provide valuable nutrients for Monarch butterflies during their cross continental migration.Beginning Friday, April 10th, the Wagner Teaching Garden will be open for independent educational exploration every Friday from 1 - 3:00pm.Visitors of all ages may borrow hand lenses for close observation of our urban ecosystem, use nature guides to help identify the different animals, trees, and rocks

  • Open Studio Sewing with Maryann Evans & Tiffany Katen

    Join us for our monthly open sew. You do not need previous experience to join us, however please be aware this is a first come first servedWe only have 8 sewing machines. If you have your own machine we strongly recommend bringing it with you. If you have questions about a particular project or just need some assistance getting started, our 2 sewing instuctors Maryann and Tiffany can assist with most projects. This open studio takes place from 4-8. You can come in any time between 4 and 7 and stay until 8pm.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy:

  • Bird Box Workshop at the Discovery Center

    Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Glen Foerd in learning how to create a bird box for your own home or green space! Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Glen Foerd both share a mission of maintaining local ecosystems along the Schuylkill and Delaware River, and this is where your stewardship can help. We will begin the workshop with a bird tour around Discovery Center and discuss why bird boxes (also known as nesting boxes) are essential to birds due to the decline of natural habitats. Then, each participant will have the opportunity to assemble a bird box kit (using hammers and nails) which you

    Free

  • Brownin’

    Brownin’

    Curated by InLiquid in collaboration with Zindzi Harley, Brownin’ showcases five Philadelphia-based artists whose work studies the Black figure and celebrates black identity by redefining the meaning of beauty. ‍

    Free

  • SENG’S HAIR SALON

    SENG’S HAIR SALON

    When a mysterious and fatal epidemic starts to haunt their shop, three generations of a Lao family in South Philly clash over what’s best for the well-being of their matriarch. This modern American family includes Lao, Vietnamese and Cambodian characters, who must navigate a dramatically shifting local and national cultural political scene while advocating for greater political representation.

    $38

  • Esperanza Latin Jazz Showcase with Pablo Batista

    Esperanza Arts Center presents Esperanza Latin Jazz Showcase Curated by Award-Winning Percussionist Pablo Batista TEATRO ESPERANZA 4/17/26, 7:00pm $15 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) Complimentary Livestream EAC launches our new annual Latin Jazz series, led and curated by series director, Grammy-winning Philadelphia-based percussionist and recording artist, Pablo Batista. This inaugural concert will feature the first Latin big band in Philadelphia comprised of twenty acclaimed regional musicians, donned in vibrant coordinated formal wear from the 40’s and 50’s, and seated on multi-tiered platforms evocative of the big band era, premiering new arrangements by bandleaders Jimmy Lopes and Tony

  • Koresh Dance Company presents "Never/Mind", April 17-19

    Koresh Dance Company presents “Never/Mind”, April 17-19

    Koresh Dance Company proudly presents its 2026 Spring Home Season at FringeArts, April 17–19. This program features the world premiere of Never/Mind, a new work choreographed by Artistic Director Roni Koresh with an original score by Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. Never/Mind is a state of mind in which your creativity is reached free from external opinions, expectations, and distractions. In this unfiltered mental space, the artist cannot be swayed—focused solely on instinct, individuality, and authentic expression. Through Koresh’s signature physicality and DeAgro-Ruopp’s evocative composition, the work invites audiences to consider what becomes possible when we silence the noise and trust our own

    $30 – $45

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • Misfit Variety Show: Comedy for Weirdos, Rebels, and the Misunderstood

    MISFIT VARIETY SHOW tours to Philly for one night only! Hop on to this joyride of heartwarmingly irreverent comedy for the weirdos, rebels, and the misunderstood. Host Lauren LoGiudice (dubbed “fierce” by the New York Times) assembles a rotating cast of eclectic comedy performers to celebrate the beauty of not fitting in. Hosted by Lauren LoGiudice (HBO) Directed by Kate Sisk Produced by Amelia Gorman Featuring: Arantxa Chávez and Michael (Dola) Amendola (Pig Iron) Kirk Griffiths (Opened for Mike Birbiglia, Michelle Buteau, and Chris Gethard) Dr. Harley (Murray Hill’s This is Burlesque) Formaggi (Idiot's Hour) Lexi Lewis (The Bird's Nest)

    $10

  • Birds at Lemon Hill with BirdPhilly

    Get a chance to see some early spring migrants!Let's enjoy some early migrants and a great view of the Philly skyline.We will meet behind the Lemon Hill Mansion. Parking is available along the side of the road, but there is also a small parking area behind the mansion. No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are on loan at all Philly Free Library branches.For questions please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com.Trip Leader: Holger Pflicke

  • Beyond the Fence Trail Hike

    FOR ALL AGES Learn to navigate Tyler’s trail system. Walk along easy trails on this leisurely hike that’s perfect for the whole family, giving you plenty of time to pause, observe, and ask questions. The woods are full of surprises, with plenty to see, hear, and talk about as you explore. What to expect: Gates open at 8:45 am Check in at the Visitor Center, where you’ll meet your guide. Leisurely-paced 1-2 mile trail hike Learn how to navigate Tyler’s trail system Seasonal observations and nature discovery Changes in grade and walking surfaces, including pavement, grass, gravel, and rocky trails, and

  • Beyond the Fence Trail Hike

    FOR ALL AGES Learn to navigate Tyler’s trail system. Walk along easy trails on this leisurely hike that’s perfect for the whole family, giving you plenty of time to pause, observe, and ask questions. The woods are full of surprises, with plenty to see, hear, and talk about as you explore. What to expect: Gates open at 8:45 am Check in at the Visitor Center, where you’ll meet your guide. Leisurely-paced 1-2 mile trail hike Learn how to navigate Tyler’s trail system Seasonal observations and nature discovery Changes in grade and walking surfaces, including pavement, grass, gravel, and rocky trails, and

  • Photo Walk (4/18)

    Join us to capture the season!SATURDAY, APRIL 18Photo Walk9:00–11:00 AMLaura Ducceschi, Fine Art PhotographerCapture the season while learning about photography! An award-winning photographer will be your mentor and guide for a small group session. Stroll the gardens and photograph what inspires you while learning about light, background, and composition on the spot.Participants can use any kind of camera—from smartphones to DSLRs. Be sure to have a fully charged battery and storage space to shoot freely.Members: $20/walk | Non-Members: $30/walkPhoto Walks are scheduled for Apr 18, May 16, and Jun 20.

  • Bells Mill Road Clean-Up for Earth Day and MLK Day

    Meeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive Parking: Bell’s Mill Road will be closed starting at 7:00 am, so please plan where you’ll park ahead of time! There is plenty of neighborhood street parking near the Manatawna and Northwestern Trailheads, but any parking location will require hiking into our meeting location. See map for details. Bathrooms: There should be porta-potties on Forbidden Drive and Bells Mill Road. Join Friends of the Wissahickon in celebrating BOTH Earth Day and Martin Luther King Jr Day (after having to cancel our service day in January) with a special large-scale clean-up along Bells

  • The Figure in Clay Workshop (In-Person) with Colleen O'Donnell

    The Figure in Clay Workshop (In-Person) with Colleen O’Donnell

    Learn the techniques and tools of figure sculpture through demonstration and hands-on sculpting from a live model. This in-person workshop explores anatomy, proportion, gesture, and design using the versatility of clay. Students will be encouraged to express themselves through both representational and abstract approaches. Open to all levels and perfect for beginners. Note: Tuition includes a $35 model fee. Weekend Workshop (In-Person) Instructor: Colleen O'Donnell Date & Time: April 18 & 19, Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM – 4 PM Featured Artwork by Colleen O'Donnell

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  • Center City Birds with BirdPhilly

    Get a chance to see some early spring migrants!Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths.All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular use, field guides, and apps if needed. Everyone is welcome to stay for as long or as short a time as they like. Restroom access is limited or unavailable. Check the weather and dress for comfort. These events will happen rain or

  • Serpentine Barrens Pink Hill Tour

    For Adults (18+) and Teens ages 15 – 17 Discover Pink Hill: a globally rare serpentine barrens! Join us for a guided hike to Delaware County’s last remaining serpentine barren. Explore its unique geology, rare plants, and fascinating history—from continental collisions to early human activity. April often brings a stunning bloom of bright pink moss phlox, the flower that gave Pink Hill its name. Group leaves promptly from the Visitor Center Patio at 9:30 am. Please arrive on time. Check in with your guide at the Visitor Center Patio. Schedule: 9:30 am: Moderately-paced, guided hike from Visitor Center to Pink Hill 10:00–11:15

  • Share Food Program's Community Farming Day

     Get your hands in the soil with us at Nice Roots Farm!Our 2026 Community Farming Days at Share Food Program’s urban farm are just around the corner! In partnership with Philadelphia Orchard Project, our Community Farming Days are your chance to help grow organic produce for our community while learning about urban agriculture and food justice. All skill levels are welcome!  Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Nice Roots Farm, Philadelphia Volunteering is open to all ages — no farming experience necessary!Sign up and learn more at the Share Food Program farming page: sharefoodprogram.org/get-involved/farming

  • Restoration Workday

    Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know our vast, 365 acres of protected land! This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to learn more about plant identification and restoration techniques while connecting with nature and other members of your community. Together, we will work to remove invasive plant species and improve our trails. Workday Details No experience necessary to volunteer. Training will be provided by our expert staff during the workday. We recommend wearing long pants, sturdy boots or shoes. We will have a selection of gloves if needed

  • Spring Fest

    Join us for our annual, rain-or-shine celebration of spring in the Garden. Enjoy this year’s free, family-friendly itinerary: 10—11am: Medicinal Herbs plant walk with Garden Ecology Youth Coordinator and Building Your Home Apothecary Instructor Dominique Matti. Please register in advance for this free tour here. 10am—2pm: Bartram’s Garden Historic Archives Show and Tell 11am–12pm: Solo vibraphone performance by Hudson River 11am–2pm: Firstival celebration with 52 Weeks of Firsts 12—1pm: Indigenous History Teach-in with Lenape Research Fellow, Ciara Williams 1–2pm: Son Jarocho performance by Son Revoltura Music Collective Plus, all-day activities like: The Bartram’s Garden Plant Nursery season opening and sale.

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

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  • Family Explorers

    FOR ALL AGES Connect your family with the outdoors on this fun, interactive nature exploration designed to spark curiosity and wonder. Using simple tools like magnifying glasses, you will uncover the Arboretum’s plants, animals, and other seasonal highlights that bring the woodland trails to life. About your guides:  Forest Knight is one of Tyler’s Lead Educators. They help run Tyler’s field trips and summer camp programs. They have a love of nature and have worked in the outdoor education field for 4+ years.  Barbara Frank is a PA Master Naturalist, a Tyler-trained docent, a yoga teacher, an artist, and a true lover

  • Family Explorers

    FOR ALL AGES Connect your family with the outdoors on this fun, interactive nature exploration designed to spark curiosity and wonder. Using simple tools like magnifying glasses, you will uncover the Arboretum’s plants, animals, and other seasonal highlights that bring the woodland trails to life. About your guides:  Forest Knight is one of Tyler’s Lead Educators. They help run Tyler’s field trips and summer camp programs. They have a love of nature and have worked in the outdoor education field for 4+ years.  Barbara Frank is a PA Master Naturalist, a Tyler-trained docent, a yoga teacher, an artist, and a true lover

  • Between the threads: Photo embroidery as mending

    Workshop with Duwenavue Sante Johnson in the Termite TV Studio on the theme of mending.Using the technique of embroidery on photos, mixed with fabric and mixed media collage, participants are invited to bring a photo or send one in advance of an image that represents something they would like to mend in their life-a memory, relationship or experience. Participants individuals pieces will be become part of a collaborative exhibit presented at Cherry Street Pier in May.This experience is facilitated by multidisciplinary artist and Senior Hand Embroiderer Duwenavue Sante Johnson. "For Johnson, a master of the needle trade, the artistic process

  • Rabb for Congress PA-3 Coordinated Canvasses (City-Wide)

    Rabb for Congress PA-3 Coordinated Canvasses (City-Wide)

    About this event Rabb for Congress is coordinating with endorsing organizations across the the district to host multiple canvassing events* each weekend leading up to May 19th. Join your neighborhood canvass or come to a new part of the city and talk to voters about why you support Rep. Chris Rabb and why they should too!   4/11 Saturday with Reclaim in West & Southwest | 12:00am - 3:00pm | TBA 4/11 Saturday with Reclaim in Roxborough | 10:30am - 1:30pm | Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave 4/11 Saturday with DSA & 2nd Ward Dems in South East of Broad