Ven a unirte a nosotros en un recorrido a pie por Norris Square para explorar la historia y la cultura de este vibrante vecindario. ¡Te espeAbout the TourOn this tour, guests are invited to explore the history of cultural resilience and creativity of the Norris Square neighborhood in North Philly. Featuring visits to the local small and large-scale murals and the beautifully tended Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP) gardens, this tour will offer a unique opportunity for residents and visitors alike to learn about the artists, organizers, and the community processes that have kept the neighborhood's vibrancy alive. The route highlights

Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents Self Care Sundays with meditation and yoga classes.Welcome to Self Care Sundays! Join us on Sundays at 11:00 AM for some time dedicated to self-care and relaxation. This event will take place at Black Lotus HHC at 206 Rittenhousetown Lane, where you can unwind and focus on yourself.Take part in yoga sessions, meditation exercises, and mindfulness activities to rejuvenate your mind and body. Treat yourself to healthy snacks and refreshments while connecting with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your well-being and practice self-love. See you there!More about Black Lotus

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Explore the dense history of Philadelphia's historically Jewish neighborhood - 2 miles, 2 hours.Event lasts 2 hours. Meet at the Southwest corner of 6th and Lombard, outside Starr Garden playground. Tour ends at 5th and Spruce.From the 1880s through the 1920s the area between Spruce and Christian Street and 2nd and 6th was the Philadelphia equivalent of New York's famous Lower East Side. Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe created a vibrant community with its own Yiddish Theater, literary societies and newspapers, along with synagogues and banks, bath houses and delicatessens.This walk begins with an introduction to early Jewish life in

An homage to liberation, Blackness, summer, and good food featuring recipes from Watermelons & Red Birds by Nicole A. TaylorEnjoy more delicious, fresh foods prepared by Chef Tonii with stories and poems all inspired by the people, the season, and the history. Watermelon & Red Birds is “A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations”. The first Juneteenth cookbook is meant to be savored – from the delicious recipes to the richness of the stories behind it.

R & B Soul Line Dancing for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some oldies greatest hits to todays R&B!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Mo'Smooth this summer for R & B Soul Line Dancing along the river.She’s baaack! So, get ready to have fun while relieving stress, build your cardio, improve your cognitive function, and enjoy the serene & picturesque waterfront all while learning the latest and greatest line dances with Mo! R&B music from the 70’s to present with step-by-step breakdown. Beginner friendly w/some Intermediate levels. Sneakers and comfortable clothing are strongly recommended. Every Monday from 6:30 –

Join a community of makers and artists to to work on your work in progress or learn a new skill from a variety of skill sets.Event Title: Makers MondayLocation: Utility Works - 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne, PAJoin a vibrant community of makers and artists to bring your creative projects to life or learn something new! Whether you're working on a personal project or looking to explore fresh skills, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate, create, and grow.All are welcome to show up without an RSVPEvent Highlights:Work on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback, support,

Join Leeway Foundation & guest grantee Talie (ACG '24) for a virtual info session before the August 1st deadline!Traducción simultánea disponible si confirma su asistencia antes del martes 3 de junio.Learn more about the Leeway Art and Change GrantJoin Leeway Foundation and guest grantee Talie (ACG '24; LTA '24) for an Art and Change Grant Information Session. During the session, Talie will share her experience applying to the Leeway Art & Change Grant (ACG). Access the application and learn more about the ACG here before the August 1st deadline.Register for the event now and receive video call information in your

Back by Popular Demand: Join Green Philly for an evening of nature, birds, and connection. Explore the 38-acre Strawberry Mansion Reservoir during a guided bird tour with Audubon Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 bird species recorded, you’ll have a chance to spot both year-round residents and seasonal visitors as you walk the scenic trails. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just bird-curious, this is the perfect way to connect with Philadelphia’s urban wildlife, meet fellow sustainability enthusiasts, and learn more about your local watershed.

Please drop in anytime during our Weeding Wednesdays and help our native plants flourish!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.

Come socialize and make a bonnet - as a part of Juneteenth in LansdowneBonnets for Beginners: Make Your Own Satin Bonnet A Free Family-Friendly Juneteenth EventCelebrate creativity and culture this Juneteenth with a free hands-on sewing class where you’ll learn how to make your very own satin bonnet—perfect for protecting natural hair and expressing personal style.This beginner-friendly workshop will teach you the basics of using a sewing machine and working with satin fabric. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to ages 10 and up (Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)🧵 Family-friendly, fun, and

In this hands-on cooking demo with a complementary glass of wine you will learn how to make quick easy pasta dishes.Pasta & Pairings: A Cooking Demo with Chef Sophia GallimourJoin Chef Sophia Gallimour, owner of Sophusion in Lansdowne, for a delicious evening of culinary creativity! In this hands-on cooking demo with a complementary glass of wine you will learn how to make quick easy pasta dishes. Sophia will guide you through the preparation of three unique pasta dishes, each paired with a complementary wine.On the menu:🍝 A vibrant vegan or vegetarian pasta🍅 A bold and classic red sauce pasta🧄 A

Join us for an evening at the garden!Come get your hands dirty!!Join us at Fort Mifflin for an evening of gardening and community. We'll be getting the garden ready to welcome students and have a fruitful growing seasonFarmers and gardeners of all levels are welcome! Snacks, drinks and tools will be provided.

LA21 CDC Open Office Hours for June 2025You're Invited!LA21 CDC Open Office Hours for May 2025 + Special Workshop EventHosted by: Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association (LA21 CDC)Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: 3500 Lancaster Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PAWorkshop Highlight:"Leveraging Lending to Grow Your Business"Presented by: Bertha Sarmina, Greenline Access CapitalGet the inside track on how to fund your business growth!Learn about:Character-Based Lending — What it is and why it mattersBuilding a Strong Loan Package — What lenders want to seeTiming Your Loan Application — When (and when not) to applyWhether you're just getting

Come join Tiernan for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to throw and decorate miniature ceramics on the wheel!Miniature Ceramics on the WheelMeets twice on Wednesday from 5:30 - 8:30 pmUnlock your creativity in our hands-on Miniature Wheel Throwing Ceramics class! Designed for both beginners and seasoned potters, this two-session course focuses on the art of crafting small-scale pottery on a mini wheel. Over the course of two sessions, you’ll learn essential wheel-throwing techniques tailored to working on a miniature scale.In session one you'll learn the basics of wheel operation, clay preparation, and essential techniques for crafting miniature bowls,

UnOrthodox Yoga is back on the riverfront at Lardner's Point Park. All ages, gentle flow class led by an experienced local instructor.Get your zen on with some local yoga! Hosted by instructor Violet Vine Yoga along the riverfront at Lardner's Point Park (5202 Levick Street). One all-ages class will be offered this session at 6:30pm. Yoga will be located on the paved pavilion area of the park so thick mats or a blanket are recommended. Time on the knees will be minimal.*Bring your own mat, some available if neededFree, but donations are welcome.

A unique opportunity for a hands on printmaking workshop at the Mt Airy Art Garage - Juneteenth Art'Ventures Event!Join us for a free, multi-media screenprinting workshop led by artist Justin Keller. We will be studying the use of printmaking in various political movements and how this method has been vital to creating political posters and spreading important messages. We will ask participants the question: If you were to write the Declaration today, what rights would you include? In response to this question, you will create your very own poster using language from the Declaration and layering it with various forms

Silence won’t save us. At NewScope, we use media to heal & empower. Join us to build a future of stories for social change.We come from communities where silence was survival. But silence and disconnection will not serve us in this moment. At NewScope, we’re using media to heal, reconect, and empower—one story at a time. Join us this Juneteenth for an event where we’ll introduce our team, share our work, and invite you to join in the future of storytelling for social change. There will be 3 identical presentations done throughout the day (10am EST, 3pm EST, 7pm EST)

Third Thursday June EventJoin us for Third Thursday in June with discounted admission, live music with the Brian Kors Trio, food trucks including Albie's Burgers, Bucky's BBQ, Dos Gringos, & Dino's Water Ice, along with beer from Wilmington Brew Works and wine!This event is gardens-only. Picnics and chairs are permitted but no outside alcohol. Ticket does not include food/drinks.Event Schedule4 pm - Gates open5 pm - Music, food, and drinks begin7 pm - LAST ENTRY8 pm - Event ends

Every Thursday on East Passyunk Avenue! Starting at 5pm, all summer long! ☀️

Please join us for an interactive historical presentation commemorating one of the most important dates in African American history.Please join BLACK MAGIC WOMAN Productions on Thursday, June 19 at 6 pm for “JUNETEENTH: A Day of Jubilee,” an interactive historical presentation commemorating one of the most important dates in African American history. Location: 20*20 House, 20 Lansdowne Court. Admission: Free, however RSVPs are highly recommended. Light refreshments will be served.Did you know Abraham Lincoln actually penned two Emancipation Proclamations? Did you know there were a quarter of a million black people still enslaved after the “peculiar institution” was “abolished”? Why was

Join for an after-hours gathering at Triple Bottom Brewing to connect and build community with those engaged in work of Restorative JusticeJoin us every month for a unique, after-hours gathering at Triple Bottom Brewing in Philadelphia, PA, where community, conversation, and change come together. This event is dedicated to exploring restorative justice practices and supporting individuals navigating the re-entry process as well as those currently facing incarceration. Each month, we’ll dive into topics around healing, accountability, and transformation, featuring insightful speakers, local advocates, and individuals with lived experience.Whether you're passionate about justice reform, curious about restorative practices, or simply want

Hear from Camille T. Dungy about her book, "Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden"THURSDAY, JUNE 19Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden7:00–8:30 PMCamille T. Dungy, Poet, Scholar, and AuthorSponsored by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens + Tredyffrin Public Library's Arbo-READ-um partnershipIn Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden, Camille T. Dungy recounts the seven-year odyssey to diversify her garden in the predominantly white community of Fort Collins, Colorado, which limited what residents could plant in their gardens. In resistance to these restrictive policies, Dungy employs her garden as metaphor and treatise for how homogeneity threatens the future

Join us for a screen printing workshop a collaboration between Creative Community Works and Mural Arts' Printmaking by the People project.Join us for a screen printing workshop that will incorporate some text, design and imagery of the Liberty Bell, all based on concepts created by CCW artists, along with mixed media elements (drawing directly on the prints).This event is part of Mural Arts’ Printmaking by the People, a city-wide project that will help commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration by asking Philadelphians the question, if the Declaration were to be written today, what rights would you want it to

Come sit in nature and see what you're moved to create.All supplies provided, for all ages and adults . Come sit with us in nature to see what inspries us. Series event.

Celebrate the longest day of the year and welcome summer at Riverbend!Did you know that on summer solstice the sun makes its longest journey across the sky making it the longest day of the year? This day has been celebrated by many cultures throughout history and marks the beginning of summer!Join us on Riverbend’s preserve for summer fun! We’ll have a wine garden for the adults, activities for the kids, pretzels and water ice, a bonfire and s’mores, and live music. Groups are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair and pack their own picnic dinner. Or pre-order a

Join us for the screening of the two Color Congress curated collections entitled "Reclaiming Identity" and "Reclaiming Power."The Resistance & Joy Screening Tour is a bold new initiative presenting a powerful slate of twelve short documentaries, all directed by filmmakers of color. These films explore urgent and deeply personal themes, from LGBTQ+ rights and intergenerational healing to advocacy, cultural preservation, and the resilience of communities reclaiming spaces.Reclaiming Identity: Stories of LGBTQ+ love and resilience, intergenerational healing, and communities reclaiming their spaces. These films center on personal and collective journeys of self-discovery, healing, and belonging. Through intergenerational storytelling, bold artistic expression,

Manayunk is celebrating the 36th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival this year! Since 1990, the show has built itself into being the tri-state area’s largest outdoor juried art festival featuring approximately 300 different local and nationally known artists and crafters. The show is free to the public and features artists from eight different disciplines: fiber, glass, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, painting & drawing, photography, and wood & sculpture. The show also hosts The Emerging Artist Tent which features local and up-and-coming talent. Throughout the weekend, visitors can take in the art, enjoy food and beverages from Manayunk’s renowned restaurants, and cool

Join us for the Lansdowne Juneteenth Market & Block Party at the Farmers Market!Join us in the heart of Lansdowne for a powerful celebration of Black creativity, culture, and community! The Lansdowne Juneteenth Market & Block Party is a vibrant, family-friendly event featuring local businesses, artists, and food vendors. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Black Creativity,” highlights the excellence and innovation of Black makers, musicians, and entrepreneurs.The event kicks off alongside the Lansdowne Farmers Market and evolves into a high-energy block party, complete with a live DJ, line dancing, free kids’ crafts, and more! It’s the grand finale of a full

Join us in the heart of Lansdowne for a powerful celebration of Black creativity, culture, and community! The Lansdowne Juneteenth Market & Block Party is a vibrant, family-friendly event featuring local businesses, artists, and food vendors. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Black Creativity,” highlights the excellence and innovation of Black makers, musicians, and entrepreneurs. The event kicks off alongside the Lansdowne Farmers Market and evolves into a high-energy block party, complete with a live DJ, line dancing, free kids’ crafts, and more! It’s the grand finale of a full week of Juneteenth celebrations happening throughout Lansdowne.

Celebrate Freedom at the Juneteenth Jubilee Fest by Jabali Market as we honor Juneteenth — a day of liberation, culture, and community!🎉 Celebrate Freedom at Our Juneteenth Jubilee Fest hosted by Jabali Market & Black + Planted! Join us as we honor Juneteenth — a day of liberation, culture, and community! It's celebration & we want you there! 🗓 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 🕒 Time: 11 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Maplewood Mall (Greene St. & Armat St.) Enjoy: ✨ Live Performances 🍗 Delicious Food Vendors 🎨 Local Businesses & Crafts 👨🏽‍🏫 History & Storytelling 🎈 Family-Friendly Fun

An informal tour and discussion with curator and artists.

Think you know the Founding Fathers? Prove it.

Vendor registration is open for the 2025 Juneteenth Parade & Festival, June 22 at Malcolm X Park in Philadelphia, PA.Join us for the largest Juneteenth Parade & Festival in the country! Taking place on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the historic Malcolm X Park in Philadelphia, PA, this highly anticipated celebration attracts thousands of attendees from across the nation.This vibrant event honors freedom, resilience, and culture through a dynamic lineup of live entertainment, community performances, and an exciting marketplace featuring local and national vendors. As a vendor, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your products and services to a diverse

Celebrate the longest day of the year with FarmerJawn! Join us for our Summer Solstice Festival—a vibrant day of flowers, food, music, art,Celebrate the longest day of the year with us at our Summer Solstice Gathering—a joyful, grounding day of community, ceremony, food, and fun on the land!This family-friendly outdoor event offers something for everyone, with wellness workshops, farm tours, flower crafts, and guided rituals to help us welcome summer with intention and love.🌼 What to Expect✨ Sun Blessing Ritual & Intention Planting✨ Guided Farm Tours✨ Kombucha Flavoring Demos✨ Culinary Tastings & Garden Snacks✨ Tea Time in the Field✨ Sound

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Join us for the donation optional Kaiserman JCC's Shalom Summer event on June 22, 2025! This family-friendly celebration promises a day filled with fun and entertainment for all ages. Enjoy an open jam session and concert featuring lively klezmer music, led by Hankus Netsky and the Klezmer All Stars. Adults can relax in our beer garden and kids engage in activities and games. There will be plenty of lawn games to keep everyone of all ages entertained. Snacks will be available for purchase.. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate summer in style!

A Bike & Trail Camp Connecting Mountain Biking & Environmental Stewardship. Hosted at Rittenhouse Town and Paper Trail Bike Shop and Cafe.This camp is presented by YJR Outdoors and Philadelphia Free Range, with partners Papertrail Bike Shop & Café, and Rittenhouse Town.Important Camp DetailsThis is not a learn to ride session. Youth participants must know how to ride a bike.No mountain biking experience necessary. Coaches will teach all necessary mountain bike skills.Minimum 5 maximum 12 campers. A waitlist will be provided.Age 8 to 14 or roughly 3rd to 8th grade.This is a co-ed camp open to all genders.Bring your own

This interactive workshop explores how to apply trauma-informed principles to policy development and writing.Instructor: Natalie Shaak, Associate Director of Communication and Administration, Center for Hunger-Free Communities, Drexel UniversityDate: June 24, 2025Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm ESTFormat: In-personTraditional organization policies often prioritize compliance over care, unintentionally reinforcing punitive structures that can retraumatize staff and clients. This interactive workshop explores how to apply trauma-informed principles to policy development and writing, ensuring policies promote safety, trust, and empowerment while maintaining accountability. Participants will learn practical strategies to revise existing policies and develop new ones that reflect a more inclusive, supportive, and effective workplace culture.By