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Heyday Skincare Black History Month Pop-Up Event

Heyday Skincare Rittenhouse 1735 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Philadelphia

Heyday Rittenhouse is combining self-care and cultural celebration this February to honor Black History Month with several pop-up events that will partner with local Black-owned businesses to foster a space for diversity and economic empowerment. Stoop + Stank is just one of the amazing Black-owned businesses in Philadelphia. Heyday Skincare is proud to host them at their Rittenhouse location for a day of self-care and shopping. Heyday hopes that by recognizing these entrepreneurs and their businesses, they can create a space where individuals from all backgrounds can come together to celebrate unity, self-love, and appreciation for the beauty of every

pay per service

LadySitting – Now Extended to March 10th

Ardem Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia

This world premiere play, by acclaimed Philadelphia writer Lorene Cary, explores the life and last year of Lorene’s Nana – a fiercely strong and independent woman, who now needs the care of others. Ladysitting captures the ruptures, love, and forgiveness that can occur in family as she journeys through stories of five generations of their African American ancestors and bears witness to her grandmother’s 101 vibrant years of life.

$35 – $60

On-Demand Tree Tenders Virtual Training

Online

Become a neighborhood greening hero! Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training. This eight-hour course* will be offered through recorded sessions available until July 31. Workshop topics include tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree-care programs. Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,200 Tree Tenders from 100 + neighborhoods! Join a group or form your own Tree Tenders group, by attending the training with two neighbors. For

Volunteer – Winter Gardening

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova

Bundle up for seasonal garden tending

Volunteer – Care for Nature

Saunders Woods Preserve 1020 Waverly Road, Gladwyne

Get hands dirty. Give back to a great cause.

Visit the Wagner Museum 2024

Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia

Welcome to the Wagner - a National Historic Landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia!

Winter Wonder (2/29)

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon

Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29Winter Wonder (All Ages)10:00 – 10:45 AMAmy Mawby, Education Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensWinter is wonder-full! Enjoy a nature-themed read aloud followed by an activity and craft. Learn what plants and animals do during the winter season and celebrate our love for nature.Click here to view all Winter Wonder dates. Classes are scheduled close to special days like Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Leap Day, and St. Patrick’s Day.All ages welcome; most suitable for ages 2–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for children only. Class

Fritters: West Africa to Diaspora RESCHEDULED

Widener Library 2808 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia

Chef Tonii will prepare Savory Black-eyed Pea Fritters called Akara and Sweet Rice Fritters called Calas inspired by High in the Hog.We had to reschedule because it snowed, but we're back on! Enjoy sweet rice fritters and savory black-eyed pea fritters while reflecting on their cultural significance, the contributions of Africa, and people of African descent to cuisine throughout the diaspora.Inspired by High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America by Dr. Jessica B. Harris and season 2 of the Netflix series High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America.Black-eyed peas, one of the few

Squarespace Websites for Creatives by Corinne Dodenhoff

Learn to launch your own squarespace site!In this workshop, Corinne Dodenhoff will be going into the nitty-gritty details of Squarespace web design. Squarespace is not just a useful platform for businesses, but also for creative professionals. Using the Squarespace 7.1 Fluid Builder Engine, participants will be able to craft their own websites that showcase not just their work but their creative voice. Participants will walk through the builder engine and its functionality while discussing design best practices and tips. Topics will include building a website from scratch, implementing brand identity, showcasing the fluid builder engine, and how to choose what

SBN Open House at BLK IVY

BLK IVY 3605 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia

Join The Sustainable Business Network on Thursday, February 29, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, for SBN’s next Member Open House with BLK IVY! Owned by Dr. Kimberly McGlonn of Grant Blvd, BLK IVY is a Philadelphia based thrift store that combines cultural artifacts and community engagement. Celebrating the aesthetics and the work of the Civil Rights Movement to social justice practices of today, the shop features a curation of vintage and secondhand clothing and artifacts. To celebrate National Black History Month, SBN is excited to work with BLK IVY and Honeysuckle Provisions for this Open House. Guests can expect to

Free – $25