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SUMMARY:Eco Camp (Ages 5-7)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about sustainability\, explore nature\, and have fun while making a positive impact on the environment during this week-long kids camp.\n\n\nWelcome to Eco Camp! Join us for a fun-filled adventure in nature at the historic Willows Mansion\, hosted by the Willows Park Preserve and Delaware County 4-H. Get ready to explore the great outdoors\, learn about sustainability\, and make new friends. This week-long morning camp offers exciting activities like hiking\, wildlife spotting\, and eco-friendly crafts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and have a blast! \nCamp Dates: Monday\, August 3rd – Friday August 7th (9am – 12pm each day) \nThis camp is intended for children ages 5-7. \n– \nEarly-bird cost (before May 15th): $140 \nStandard cost (after May 15th): $160 \nAdvance registration via Eventbrite is required for Eco Camp. If you wish to pay via Venmo or Check\, select the “pay via Venmo” or “pay via Check” option when registering on Eventbrite to indicate that you intend to send payment separately (alternate payment must be sent in advance of the camp date in order to be considered a valid registration). \nProceeds from this event benefit the Willows Park Preserve\, a nonprofit organization that dedicated to revitalizing and maintaining the Willows Mansion for community use. For more information about our organization\, please visit Willowsparkpreserve.org. \n– \nQuestions? Email us at info@willowsparkpreserve.org
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/eco-camp-ages-5-7/
LOCATION:The Willows Mansion\, 490 Darby Paoli Road\, Villanova\, PA\, 19085\, United States
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SUMMARY:Teen Adventure Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:Calling Teen Adventurers!  Come out on adventures away from the center and out into the trees\, creeks\, courses\, and more!\n\n\nTeen Adventure Camp expands teens adventures beyond Pennypack to climbing mountain tops\, kayaking along lakes\, geocaching through new forests\, hitting their target\, soring through the tree tops\, meeting new animal and human friends\, and much\, much more. \nAll adventures will begin and end at Pennypack. Full-time staff will drive the team in City issued vans. Because of this\, space for this camp is extremely limited. \nTeens can join one\, some\, or all adventures. \nAges 13-17Prices vary per adventure. \nWe also have a Teen Advisory Council that is during the school year for teens that are interested in environmental leadership. Those teens that demonstrate involvement\, interest\, and leadership often are hired for summer work through the C2L2 Program. For questions or more information email PEC@phila.gov. \nDates: Monday\, August 3-7\, 2025 \nAges: Teens 13-17 years \nTime: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. \nLocation: Begins & Ends at Pennypack Environmental Center \nLunch: Campers should bring their own lunch\, and snacks. \nRegistration: For information\, call 215-685-0470 or email PEC@phila.gov. Spaces are extremely limited for maximum adventures\, so register early. \nRegister on eventbrite\, then pay with a card(fees will apply)\, or choose “Check” pay by check or cash without fees. Payments must be recieved within 5 days of registration. All payments are non-refundable. \nNOTE: SPACES ARE RESERVED WHEN WE RECEIVE YOUR CHECK AND YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION LETTER. \nCamp Instructors: Classes are taught by park staff and guest educators from other professional organizations. \n \nMonday 8/3 Disc Golf at Fort Washington  | $20/Teen \n\n500 South Bethlehem Pike 19034\nhttps://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/fort-washington-state-park\n\n \nTuesday 8/4 | Mini Golf & City Adventures at Franklin Square | $20/Teen \n\nPutt through some of the city’s most famous icons.\n200 N. 6th Street 19106 | https://linktr.ee/franklinsquarephilly\nVisit the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival. \nComplete a scavenger hunt to win a free carousel ride.\n\n \nWednesday 8/5 | Ghost Tour at Fort Mifflin on the Delaware \n\n6400 Hog Island Rd 19153 | https://www.fortmifflin.us\nSPIRIT OF HISTORY (Plus Canon Firing)| History Lives at Fort Mifflin\, but do ghosts live here too?  Take a guided tour through the Fort’s history\, learning the spookier aspects of the Fort’s history and the spirits who may inhabit it. Students will also participate in a workshop\, where they will be introduced to some of the equipment and techniques used by paranormal investigators.  Come during the day or visit the Fort during twilight hours for a field trip unlike any other.\n\n \nThursday 8/6 | Archery at John Hienz | $20/Teen \n\n8601 Lindbergh Blvd 19153 | https://www.fws.gov/refuge/john-heinz-tinicum\nSchedule:\n9:15 a.m.- Leave Center\n10:00am – 10:30am – Introduction\, Welcome\, Restrooms – Ranger Led \n10:30am – 12:00pm – Archery – PPR\, PGC\, JHNWR staff \n12:00pm – 12:30pm – Lunch in Lunchroom \n12:30pm – 1:45pm – Self Guided Hiking \n1:45pm – 2:00pm – Depart for Center\n\n \nFriday 8/7 | Climbing Course at  Hellerick Aerial Adventure Park | $50/Teen \n\nAerial Adventure Park and Silo Climbing Wall\n1.5 hours in the Park and can do as much or as little as they want and also have 30 minutes of climbing on the wall. \nhttps://hellericksfarm.com/aerial-adventure-on-hellericks-ropes-course\n\n \n \nSubject to change.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/teen-adventure-camp-2026/
LOCATION:Pennypack Environmental Center\, 8600A Verree Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rolling Rangers Adv. Mtn Bike Camp (Ages 11-16) Aug 3-7 @ Rittenhouse Town
DESCRIPTION:Rolling Rangers MTB Skills Progression Camp is a week long bike & trail adventure series.\n\n\nThis camp is presented by YJR Outdoors and Philadelphia Free Range. \nImportant Camp Details \n\nThis is not a learn to ride session. Youth participants must know how to ride a bike.\nMinimum 8 maximum 15 campers. A waitlist will be provided.\nAges 12 to 16\nThis is a co-ed camp open to all genders.\nBring your own lunch. Lunch is not provided. Snacks\, water and drinks will be provided.\nA mountain bike with gears\, helmet and water bottle are required. Bikes can be rented for an additional fee.\nSnacks\, water\, cover\, and amenities provided\nCamp may cancel days due to inclement weather\nParent/guardian waiver required\n\nContact us with questions: (215) 704-1556 or team@yjroutdoors.com \nSibling discounts are availble. Please inquire at team@yjroutdoors.com \n \nRolling Rangers MTB Skills Progression Camp is a week-long ride + trailcraft experience for ages 12–16 who already ride confidently and are ready to level up—both on the bike and on the trails we all share. We start by sharpening core MTB fundamentals at speed and in real terrain: bike lean\, “peek & push” cornering\, front/rear wheel lifts\, ratcheting\, and clean line choice through loose and rough surfaces. From there\, riders progress into features and flow—log-overs\, small drops\, and controlled landings—building the skills that unlock bigger\, safer riding. \nAs the week ramps up\, we move into YJR Level 3 techniques and “ride readiness” so riders can handle advanced features with confidence and good judgment. Expect dedicated sessions for track-stands\, bunny hops\, and purposeful body movement (like the lunge-drop) that translate directly to larger drops\, jumping progression (singles → tabletops → doubles/gaps\, as appropriate)\, and optional advanced trail elements like wall rides (only when conditions\, coaching\, and readiness align). \nBut this camp isn’t just “ride harder.” It’s also trail building and maintenance in a real way. Campers learn how trails are designed\, built\, and sustained—and then they do the work: using trail tools\, shaping tread\, managing drainage\, improving durability\, and leaving the park better than we found it. We weave in bike systems and field skills so riders can be more independent: derailleurs and chainrings\, quick-release/thru-axle basics\, dropper posts\, plus tube/tire systems\, air systems\, and a practical look at first aid and what belongs in a saddle bag. \nThe week blends coached riding\, feature sessions\, trail work blocks\, and “field lab” skill stations—finishing with an optional family ride or showcase lap that celebrates progression\, stewardship\, and earned confidence. \nLevel 2 focus (control + terrain + trail features) \n\nBike lean + “peek & push” cornering\nFront & rear wheel lift foundations → log-overs + light feature work\nRatcheting + timing for tech climbs and awkward terrain\nRiding loose/rough terrain\, small drops\, and roll-down options\nBike systems: derailleurs\, chainrings\, quick release et al\, dropper posts\n\nLevel 3 focus (advanced technique + readiness + progression) \n\nTrack-stands (balance/control) + bunny hops (feature clearance)\nLunge-drop mechanics for stability + bigger feature control\nRide Readiness: saddle bag contents\, tube/tire systems\, air systems\, first aid\nLarge drops + jump progression (singles\, tabletops\, doubles/gaps as appropriate)\n\n \nAbout YJR Outdoors / Yo! Just Ride / John Raisch \nJohn has over 20 years of professional business\, technology and entrepreneurship experience\, and over 10 years of youth adventure sports experience and volunteerism. \nJohn is an expert in both mountain biking and snowboarding instruction and riding\, with a notable dedication to teaching and fostering growth within these sports communities. His qualifications are a testament to his commitment and expertise in nurturing athletes across different age groups\, particularly focusing on the youth. \nCertifications \n\nUSA Cycling Level 3 Coach & Team Manager\nBICP Level 1 – Ride Guide and Fundamental Skills Instructor\nNICA Level 3 Coach License\nPICL Certified Coach Trainer\nWilderness First Aid certified\nCertified Bear Creek Snowboard Instructor\n\nAbout Rose Hammerman / Philadelphia Free Range \nUsing natural materials and developmental approaches to learning\, Philly Free-Range educates families and communities in group settings ranging from all ages and stages\, with a myriad of landscapes. With an earth-based and nature-connection focus\, the curriculum is catered to the participant’s and organizations’ likings. \nPhiladelphia Free-Rangers will engage in games of skilled awareness and collaboration throughout the fields and trails of the Wissahickon Park. Wanders in the wooded landscape will engage children’s senses to their natural space. Earth crafts will be threaded throughout the week\, utilizing materials from the landscape.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/rolling-rangers-adv-mtn-bike-camp-ages-11-16-aug-3-7-rittenhouse-town/
LOCATION:Historic RittenhouseTown\, 208 Lincoln Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:BlackStar Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the global majority\, showcasing films by Black\, Brown\, and Indigenous people from around the world. The 15th BlackStar Film Festival will take place from August 6-9 on Broad Street in Philadelphia as well as online around the world. There will be screenings\, panels\, parties\, and other events. \nPasses are now on sale for the 15th annual @blackstarfest! Explore the packed film list\, grab your passes\, and join them this summer for four days of powerful films\, panels\, parties\, good energy\, and community. \nMore info at: blackstarprojects.org/festival
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/blackstar-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Accessible Event,Activism,Art,Arts & Culture,Community Events,Family-friendly,Festival,Film,History
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Life in the Soil
DESCRIPTION:Healthy native plant communities depend on soils that are biologically active\, structurally sound\, and contain required organic matter. In this full day\, hands-on class\, explore the living world beneath your feet and learn how soil organisms—from microbes to insects to larger fauna—create the foundation for resilient ecosystems. Demystify the fundamentals of soil science\, including the physical\, chemical\, and biological properties that influence plant health\, and examine why organic matter is essential for soil structure\, nutrient cycling\, and long-term fertility. \nThroughout the day\, the class incorporates interactive activities designed to keep energy high and reinforce key concepts to gain practical skills for building and maintaining high quality garden soil using sustainable methods. \n🥬Observe soil microorganisms up close and develop a deeper appreciation for the diversity and abundance of life in healthy soil in an interactive microscopy lab.\n🥬Learn how to interpret soil test results and how to amend soil to improve structure\, increase organic matter\, and support a thriving soil food web.\n🥬Learn how to make and apply compost\, vermicompost\, and compost tea \nBy the end of the class\, you’ll understand why biologically rich soils reduce or eliminate the need for purchased fertilizers and how to apply these principles in your own garden. \nParticipants will rotate between short lectures\, hands-on demonstrations\, small group discussions\, soil testing exercises\, and microscope sessions. These varied learning formats help break up the day\, support different learning styles\, and ensure that complex information is absorbed in a meaningful and memorable way. Lunch is included with registration. \n🥬 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available \nThis program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursday\, August 6\, 2026. \n About the Instructor: \nMark Highland received an MS from the Longwood Graduate Program\, focusing on compost and potting soil. He is the founder and president of The Organic Mechanic Soil Company\, LLC\, a local supplier of organic\, peat-free soils. Mark is the author of the recently published Practical Organic Gardening: The No-Nonsense Guide to Growing Naturally. \nREGISTER NOW: \nGeneral Public \nIndividual+ & Dual+ Members \nSupporter\, Advocate & Conservator Members \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/enhancing-life-in-the-soil-3/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
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SUMMARY:CURRENTS
DESCRIPTION:Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/currents-25/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Waterworks Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Possession: Body\, Memory\, Home " Gallery at Scribe
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: Friday\, July 24\, 4 – 6:30 PM \nThis exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas\, Efi Green\, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing\, identity\, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting\, mixed media\, abstraction\, and symbolism\, the artists transform experiences of grief\, motherhood\, migration\, mental health\, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color\, expressive gesture\, and layered storytelling\, Possession considers home not only as a physical place\, but as something carried within the body\, memory\, and spirit. Together\, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability\, transformation\, and collective care in times of uncertainty. \nFREE \nThe exhibition will be on view at Scribe Video Center Monday through Friday\, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM\, from July 24 to September 12. \nThe Gary Smalls Gallery Project at Scribe is curated by Tamara Mason.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/possession-body-memory-home-gallery-at-scribe/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Scribe Video Center\, 3908 Lancaster Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Art,Art Exhibitions,Arts & Culture,Community Events
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SUMMARY:Relax & Paint For NATURE & ANIMAL Lovers
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner artist at our animal-themed painting event – no experience required\, just good vibes and creativity!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/relax-paint-for-nature-animal-lovers-4/
LOCATION:Deal Street Arts & Community Center\, 1537 Deal Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19124\, United States
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SUMMARY:7-Week Kids Wheel Throwing Course
DESCRIPTION:Our multi-week children’s courses meet once a week for 1.5 hours. Our extended children’s course is 2 hours long. During our courses\, kids will get to learn the basics of throwing on the wheel in a safe\, fun environment\, while also getting to experience hand-building with clay. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child or teen to use their imagination and create something with their hands that they can eventually take home with them. \nAll clay\, glazes\, and firings are included in our children’s courses. \nPayment in full is required upon registration. \nPlease note Children must be at least 8 years old to sign up for the children’s course. Any children 7 years old or younger are welcome to sign up with an adult for our Grown-Up and Me course. \nMake Up Policy: If your child has to miss a class\, don’t worry! We offer make up classes\, they can join any of our other children’s classes during the session. \nFor the full list of Kids and Teens courses we offer at Blue Skies\, visit our website at: https://www.blueskiespottery.com/bryn-mawr/youth-multi-week-courses \nEvent runs from Jul 30\, 2026 to Sep 10\, 2026 and happens every:\nThursdays:4:00pm – 5:30pm
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/7-week-kids-wheel-throwing-course/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Blue Skies Pottery\, 933 W Lancaster Ave.\, Bryn Mawr\, 19010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Heard: Herd
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Opening Reception of Heard: Herd\, an installation by Ian Butz (MFA ’25). Heard: Herd provides viewers an opportunity to experience being part of a bison herd and by doing so\, grasp the cultural importance of bison\, historically and today. Bison are tremendously beneficial to the environment and plains ecosystem. In addition to environmental benefits\, rehoming and re-establishing bison in the wild allows Native Americans to reclaim part of their spirituality and strength as Indigenous Nations. \nAcrylic on translucent PVC fabric with a transcendent\, multi-sided experience\, the Bison paintings were largely inspired by Ian’s personal travels to Montana\, Utah\, Wyoming\, and South Dakota in 2025. The installation showcases landscapes as a visual narrative tool\, evoking the atmospheric\, otherworldly nature of being out West as a traveler. \nIan would like to acknowledge the support from PAFA’s Fine Arts Venture Fund and the Murray Dessner Travel Award for providing funding for travel and materials for the exhibition.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/heard-herd/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, 118-128 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Free
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Stitches: The Making of Vámonos Pa’l Monte
DESCRIPTION:Lead artist Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz & costume designer Kristina Tollefson will discuss the production process of their upcoming project.\n\n\nOn Thursday\, August 6\, join us for “Collaborative Stitches: The Making of Vámonos Pa’l Monte\,” with the creative team behind this Mural Arts project: lead artist Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz and costume and production designer Kristina Tollefson. \nThe artists will discuss the planning and considerations that go into producing their creative collaborations\, with a deep behind-the-scenes dive on Vámonos Pa’l Monte\, a public art and engagement project culminating this fall in Philadelphia’s Norris Square neighborhood and throughout the city. The conversation will be moderated by Nicole Calderón\, founder and director of Calderón in New York City. \nEl jueves 6 de agosto\, acompáñanos en “Puntadas colaborativas: La Creación de Vámonos Pa’l Monte\,” con el equipo creativo detrás de este proyecto de Mural Arts: la artista principal\, Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz\, y la diseñadora de vestuario y de producción\, Kristina Tollefson. \nLas artistas hablarán sobre la planificación y los aspectos que hay que tener en cuenta a la hora de llevar a cabo sus colaboraciones creativas\, con un análisis profundo de lo que ocurre tras bastidores en Vámonos Pa’l Monte\, un proyecto de arte público y participación\, que culminará este otoño en el barrio Norris Square de Filadelfia y en toda la ciudad. La conversación será moderada por Nicole Calderón\, fundadora y directora de Calderón en la Ciudad de Nueva York. \nThis event is free and open to the public. | Este evento es gratis y está abierto al público. \nPhoto by Jon Kaufman. | Foto por Jon Kaufman. \n \nMore About the Participants: \nWanda Raimundi-Ortiz is an interdisciplinary visual artist whose work pulls from 17th- and 18th-century European portraiture\, comic books\, sketch comedy\, folkloric dance\, and installation to address race\, bias\, trauma\, and healing. Her work has been featured in venues such as The Momentary\, the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery\, National Museum of Women in the Arts\, Museum of Arts and Design\, and Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico\, among many others\, and her work has been covered numerous media outlets\, including Art in America\, ArtNews\, PBS\, NPR\, The New York Times\, and The Washington Post. She currently serves as a board member for the College Art Association where she’s committed to considering art as scholarship. \nKristina Tollefson is a theatrical costume designer and builder whose work is rooted in artistic and intellectual collaboration to support all forms of storytelling through costume and environment. She is Professor of Theatre and Resident Costume Designer at the University of Central Florida in Orlando and a proud member of United Scenic Artists 829. Her work can be viewed at tollefsondesigns.com.  \nNicole Calderón is the founder and director of Calderón\, a space that champions artists and prioritizes institutional relationships and placements to make permanent\, publicly accessible contributions to culture and art history. Calderón previously worked with Tina Kim Gallery in New York as managing director. She was also director at Timothy Taylor in New York\, where she forecast the 2020/2021 growth of the Latinx art market by producing the gallery’s first exhibition of contemporary works by Latin diaspora artists. Calderón holds a double BA in Studio Arts and History of Art and Architecture from the University of Pittsburgh and an MFA from Kent State. She was born in San Juan\, Puerto Rico and currently resides in Philadelphia. \n \nMás información sobre las participantes: \nWanda Raimundi-Ortiz es una artista visual interdisciplinaria cuya obra se inspira en el retrato europeo de los siglos XVII y XVIII\, el cómic\, las escenas cortas de comedia\, la danza folclórica y la instalación para abordar temas como la raza\, los prejuicios\, el trauma y la sanación. Su obra ha sido expuesta en espacios como The Momentary\, la Galería Nacional de Retratos Smithsonian\, el Museo Nacional de la Mujer en las Artes\, el Museo de Artes y Diseño\, el Museo Garage\, Moscú\, el Museo de Arte de Orlando\, la Galería de Arte Corcoran\, el Museo Provincial de Arte de Gyeongsangnam-do\, el Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico; y en las bienales Manifesta y Performa. Su obra ha sido cubierta por numerosos medios de comunicación\, entre ellos Art in America\, ArtNews\, PBS\, NPR\, The New York Times y The Washington Post. Obtuvo su Máster en Bellas Artes en Rutgers University Mason Gross School of Art y asistió a la escuela Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Actualmente es miembro de la junta directiva de College Art Association\, donde se dedica a promover el arte como disciplina académica. \nKristina Tollefson es una diseñadora y confeccionista de vestuario teatral cuyo trabajo se basa en la colaboración artística e intelectual para potenciar todas las formas de narración a través del vestuario y la ambientación. Es Profesora de Teatro y Diseñadora de Vestuario Residente en la Universidad Central de Florida\, en Orlando\, y una orgullosa miembro del sindicato de United Scenic Artists 829. Su trabajo puede verse en: tollefsondesigns.com.  \nNicole Calderón ha dedicado su carrera a abogar por artistas de América Latina\, el Caribe y sus diásporas\, ampliando así el acceso a narrativas que históricamente han sido ignoradas. Nacida en San Juan (Puerto Rico)\, fundó Calderón\, una plataforma internacional dedicada a esa misión a través de exposiciones\, colaboraciones con instituciones y el discurso crítico\, en colaboración con artistas\, académicos\, curadores y activistas. Ha conseguido que instituciones como el Pérez Art Museum Miami\, El Museo del Barrio\, el Museo de Arte de Newark y el Museo de Arte de Columbus realicen adquisiciones para sus colecciones\, y anteriormente ocupó el cargo de Directora General en Tina Kim Gallery y Directora en Timothy Taylor\, en Nueva York. A lo largo de su carrera\, también ha establecido y potenciado los mercados de artistas intergeneracionales\, incluyendo a Papo Colo\, Danielle De Jesús\, Armig Santos y Raelis Vázquez. Las obras que ha situado en colecciones de museos pueden ser vistas actualmente en el Pérez Art Museum Miami. Sus posiciones en instituciones como la Universidad de Pensilvania también han permitido llevar el arte a espacios como los entornos de salud\, ampliando el acceso más allá de las paredes tradicionales de las galerías. Actualmente llama a Filadelfia su hogar. \n \nMore About Vámonos Pa’l Monte: \nVámonos Pa’l Monte is a living tribute to Puerto Rican culture\, resilience\, and the migration stories that shape communities across the diaspora\, conceived by artist Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz\, costume designer Kristina Tollefson\, and Mural Arts Philadelphia. Major support for Vámonos Pa’l Monte has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, with additional support from the William Penn Foundation and Pennsylvania Creative Industries\, powered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts\, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts. Project partners include Taller Puertorriqueño and Norris Square Neighborhood Project. \n \nMás información sobre Vámonos Pa’l Monte: \nVámonos Pa’l Monte es un homenaje vivo a la cultura puertorriqueña\, la resiliencia y las historias de migración que dan forma a las comunidades de toda la diáspora\, concebido por la artista Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz\, Kristina Tollefson y Mural Arts Philadelphia. Vámonos Pa’l Monte cuenta con el apoyo principal de The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage\, así como de la William Penn Foundation y el Pennsylvania Creative Industries. Entre los colaboradores del proyecto incluyen a el Taller Puertorriqueño y el Norris Square Neighborhood Project.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/collaborative-stitches-the-making-of-vamonos-pal-monte/
LOCATION:Taller Puertorriqueno\, Inc\, 2600 North 5th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19133\, United States
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SUMMARY:LO Philly | RESCHEDULED Kayaking Juntos! w Discovery Pathways
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Join us and Discovery Pathways for an evening out on the water.  Equipment provided.\n\n\nBeginner and family friendly event out on the water. Life vests and boating equiptment provided. Waivers are required and reccomended to be completed in advance. \n \nEvento para principiantes y familias en el agua. Chalecos salvavidas y equipamiento para navegación. Se requieren exenciones y se recomienda completarse con antelación. \n \nLatino Outdoors is committed to ensuring our outings always remain free of cost. If you can\, we invite you to make a contribution here: Support Latino Outdoors \nDiscovery Pathways s a South Philadelphia nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and families through free\, hands-on environmental education\, outdoor adventure\, and health-focused programs : Support Discovery Pathways
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/lo-philly-rescheduled-kayaking-juntos-w-discovery-pathways/
LOCATION:Boathouse at FDR Park\, FDR Park\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19145\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000
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SUMMARY:Fungi Features: Mycelium as a Biodegradable Material
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard that mushrooms will save the world? Join Philly Myco Club’s own Christian Kustra to solve the plastic problem! WHEN: Wed.\, Aug. 6\, 6 PMWHERE: Science and Wellness Center (Room 202) at Parkway Central Library1901 Vine StreetPhiladelphiaCost? Offered for FREE thanks to Free Library of Philadelphia \nPlastic is not a viable long-term solution for the items we throw away often. Do you want to learn about fungi-based alternatives? Come join Christian Kustra a mechanical engineer and Philadelphia Mycology Club volunteer to discuss mycelium biomaterials\, a durable\, fire resistant\, biodegradable technology. Learn how they are made\, how they compare to existing materials\, and how they are used in products today. \nThe Philadelphia Mycology Club is a 100% volunteer run 501(c)(3) non-profit. The Club’s mission is to study\, collect\, and document fungi; to foster accessibility\, diversity\, and inclusivity through educating the community on fungi; and to steward the land and advocate for fungal conservation. They host free programming year round and have no formal memberships or dues. All are welcome! Check them out online at phillymycoclub.com. \nThis Program takes place at Parkway Central Library Science & Wellness Department\, 2nd Floor\, Room 202
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fungi-features-mycelium-as-a-biodegradable-material/
LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia (Parkway Central Branch)\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000
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SUMMARY:You Gon' Learn: How to Grow Food for Your Family
DESCRIPTION:Learn easy tips to grow fresh veggies at home and feed your family with love!\n\n\nYou Gon’ Learn: How to Grow Food for Your Family\n \nA Bi-Weekly Summer Series by Black Mothers In Power \nFood access is a maternal health issue. This session introduces families to growing their own food -whether in containers\, raised beds\, or small yards. \nParticipants will learn the basics of starting a garden\, growing nutrient-dense foods\, and involving children in food cultivation as a pathway to healing\, nourishment\, and food sovereignty. \nThis Session is led by  \nJamie ShanklinFounder & PresidentMessiah’s Market Herbs & Horticulture Inc.Chair\, Urban Farm Committee – Delaware Urban Farm and Food CoalitionProgram Director – Resilient Blooms Academy \nRooted in healing. Growing through education. \nMessiah’s Market is a 501(c)(3) nature-based education nonprofit dedicated to empowering communities through gardening\, nutrition\, and holistic wellness. We provide free and sliding-scale programs\, with a focus on food access\, youth education\, and community resilience—especially in underserved areas.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/you-gon-learn-how-to-grow-food-for-your-family/
LOCATION:Messiahs Market\, 1512 West 4th Street\, #Suite 1\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19805\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T220000
DTSTAMP:20260618T191813Z
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SUMMARY:Manayunk Stroll After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Back for year two\, Stroll After Hours returns to Manayunk this July—bigger\, better\, and buzzing every Thursday evening! After an incredible debut last summer\, we’re expanding this open-air night market into an even more dynamic experience. Head down to Main Street to enjoy live music\, food trucks\, local artists and vendors\, movie nights\, plus activities for all ages! This is the perfect way to spend a summer night.\nJuly 9th\, 16th\, 23rd\, & 30th. 6PM-10PM
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/manayunk-stroll-after-hours/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Main Street Manayunk\, Main Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts & Culture,Children,Community Events,Family and Kids,Festival,Local Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260802T164922Z
CREATED:20260802T164922Z
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SUMMARY:Science Heroes: Digging It
DESCRIPTION:Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family.\n\n\nWith help from audience volunteers\, we’ll conduct exciting experiments about the changing states of matter\, pressure\, and more — while raising a shovel to scientists who work with dirt! If you didn’t already love science\, you’ll really ‘dig it’ after seeing Science Heroes in action! Please register everyone in your party. Ages 5-11. \nAccessibility Check-in: please contact us if you would like an accommodation to access this program.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/science-heroes-digging-it/
LOCATION:Wissahickon Valley Public Library Ambler Branch\, 209 Race Street\, Ambler\, PA\, 19002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T233000
DTSTAMP:20260727T141420Z
CREATED:20260727T141420Z
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SUMMARY:West Side Familia
DESCRIPTION:BlackStar Film Festival’s opening night film! West Side Familia is a feature documentary about an overlooked Puerto Rican community on Manhattan’s Upper West Side whose cultural and political influence helped shape New York City while remaining largely erased from its official history.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/west-side-familia/
LOCATION:Perelman Theater at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts\, 300 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19102\, Philadelphia\, 19102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T091500
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SUMMARY:Weekend Warm-up Hike
DESCRIPTION:FOR ADULTS 18+\nStart 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.\nGates open at 7:45 am\nThe group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am.\nPlease arrive on time.\nCheck in with your experienced guide in the parking lot.\nRestrooms will be open.\nWhat to expect on the trail:\n2½ to 3-mile fast-paced hike\nWalking surfaces that include pavement\, grass\, gravel\, and rocky trails\nChanges in grade\, including possible steep hills\nHikes are not suitable for those with limited mobility\nWhat to wear & carry:\nDress in layers for the weather\nHiking boots or shoes with good tread\nWater\nHiking poles (optional)\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED\nMembers (sign in for your discount!): Adults: FREE\nNon-Members: Adults (ages 18-64): $18 per person; Seniors (ages 65+): $15 per person. The fee includes admission for the day\, so you can stay as long as you’d like.\nGuest Pass Holders (for non-members only): FREE. Please give your guest passes to the lead guide upon arrival.\nLibrary Pass Holders:  FREE. Please stop by the Visitor Center after the program to inform the Visitor Center Associate that you participated in the Weekend Warm-up Hike and present your Library pass.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/weekend-warm-up-hike-79/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T113000
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SUMMARY:Riverside Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Regal UA Main Street (3720 Main Street)\nParking: There should be plenty of parking in the theater lot. Our location is serviced by the Manayunk/Norristown regional rail and the 9\, 27\, 61\, and 62 buses. See map for details.\nBathrooms: We’ll stop to use the restrooms at the Cosmic Cafe about a quarter of the way through our ride.\nDistance: 17 miles\nkAudience: Ages 18+\nJoin Trail Ambassadors Lisa Kleiman\, Jean McWilliams\, Doug Gibson\, and Dave Cohen for a 2-wheeled cruise along the Schuylkill River! We’ll meet in Manayunk and then pedal across the Wissahickon Creek\, down Kelly Drive past the art museum\, along Schuylkill Banks and over the newest section – those cool cable-supported biker/walker bridges right in the river. The return will take us past the art museum and then on MLK Drive and over the Falls Bridge. Total distance: about 17 miles. We guarantee terrific views and river breezes the whole way!\nRegistration is required for all events so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. Unless otherwise specified\, Trail Ambassador Walks may be on rocky\, rugged trails that may be wet and slippery. Wear sturdy shoes or boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome.\nFor more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/riverside-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Regal UA Cinema Parking Lot\, 3720 Main Street\, Manayunk\, PA\, 19127\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T103000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Caterpillar Ecology and How to Support Them in Your Landscape (Online)
DESCRIPTION:This course bridges the gap between caterpillar ecology and backyard conservation. Dr. Ellen Lake will guide you through fascinating aspects of caterpillar biology and discuss the critical ecosystem services caterpillars provide. You will learn about keystone host plants and best practices for managing a “moth-friendly” landscape. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned naturalist\, you’ll learn how to search for caterpillars\, the tools to identify them\, and the knowledge to protect and promote them through every stage of their life cycle. \nVirtual class ends at 10:30\, as the instructor takes the in-person students for a tour of the gardens. All virtual registrants will receive a recording of the class with access to view the class for 30 days after the live session. \nThis program takes place online Friday\, August 7\, 2026. \n🥬 Certificate of Attendance for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available \n🥬 New class \n🥬 Online  \n About the Instructor: \nEllen Lake\, PhD\, is the Director of Conservation and Research at Mt. Cuba Center. She taught environmental education and was the Education Director at the Brandywine and Red Clay Valley Associations. Ellen has a master’s degree in Entomology and Ph.D. in Entomology and Wildlife Ecology from the University of Delaware\, where she researched biological control of mile-a-minute weed and how to integrate weed management techniques to restore plant communities. Ellen has extensive experience researching insect-plant interactions\, including work for the USDA in the Greater Everglades ecosystem. \nREGISTER NOW: \nGeneral Public \nIndividual+ & Dual+ Members \nSupporter\, Advocate & Conservator Members \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/exploring-caterpillar-ecology-and-how-to-support-them-in-your-landscape-online/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T110000
DTSTAMP:20260802T165750Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Volunteer Days with Riverfront North - Pennypack on the Delaware
DESCRIPTION:Spring Volunteer Opportunities!\n\n\nJoin 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! \nGloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided. \nMinors need a parent’s signature to participate. Anyone under 16 must have a parent or guardian with them during the volunteer event.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/friday-volunteer-days-with-riverfront-north-pennypack-on-the-delaware-7/
LOCATION:Pennypack On The Delaware\, State Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19136\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T185612Z
CREATED:20260707T185612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T185612Z
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SUMMARY:CURRENTS
DESCRIPTION:Ten prominent local artists explore the hidden mysteries in the subterranean Fairmount Water Works.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/currents-26/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Waterworks Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260630T144644Z
CREATED:20260630T144644Z
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SUMMARY:"Possession: Body\, Memory\, Home " Gallery at Scribe
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: Friday\, July 24\, 4 – 6:30 PM \nThis exhibit brings together the work of artists Jihan Thomas\, Efi Green\, and Linda Fernandez in an exhibition exploring healing\, identity\, and self-possession through deeply personal visual language. Across painting\, mixed media\, abstraction\, and symbolism\, the artists transform experiences of grief\, motherhood\, migration\, mental health\, and cultural memory into spaces of reflection and resilience. Rooted in vivid color\, expressive gesture\, and layered storytelling\, Possession considers home not only as a physical place\, but as something carried within the body\, memory\, and spirit. Together\, these works affirm art’s power to hold vulnerability\, transformation\, and collective care in times of uncertainty. \nFREE \nThe exhibition will be on view at Scribe Video Center Monday through Friday\, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM\, from July 24 to September 12. \nThe Gary Smalls Gallery Project at Scribe is curated by Tamara Mason.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/possession-body-memory-home-gallery-at-scribe/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Scribe Video Center\, 3908 Lancaster Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Art,Art Exhibitions,Arts & Culture,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184412Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
DESCRIPTION:2026 House Tour Season begins Friday\, May 1st\nThe 2026 house tour season begins Friday\, May 1\, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays\, 12pm to 4pm\, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience\, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street\, 19119) followed by the grounds\, first and second floor of the House\, and our new exhibit\, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation\, debuting in 2026. \nTours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person during tour days. Please contact our office at 215-848-1777 if you require accommodation as tours include first and second floor of the house. To learn more about tours\, admission\, and for directions\, visithttps://cliveden.org/tours/. \nProcuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation \nThe North American continent became the site of war beginning in the 1750s and continued throughout the next three decades. The construction of Cliveden occurred during this violent time. A growing household of over twenty people at Cliveden reshaped their identities and looked to retain or procure their liberty at a time when discussions of freedom and independence were in everyone’s thoughts. This exhibit explores their experiences and struggles as a new nation formed. \nProcuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation is made possible by the generous support of The Mill Spring Foundation\, The Haley Foundation\, the Richard Dietrich III Foundation\, The Chester County History Center\, The Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel University\, The Ivy Lodge Collection\, The Germantown Historical Society\, The Library of Congress\, William Faris\, Ian Hughes\, and John P. Wood. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet In Touch!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n1-215-848-1777 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n6401 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA 19144 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAboretum open to the public whenever gates are open \n\nAboretum open to the public whenever gates are open \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\ninfo@cliveden.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Us\n\n\n\n\n\nCliveden invites and gathers the community\, educates students\, teachers and public visitors and in a safe space\, convenes vital conversations about history\, race\, culture\, class\, gender\, civics and current events. We preserve this special place for community use and for future generations.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/2026-cliveden-house-tour-season/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Cliveden\, 6401 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260703T202010Z
CREATED:20260703T202010Z
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SUMMARY:One Art Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Every first Friday of the month we invite the community out to spend the day tending to the land\, learning and growing with us
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/one-art-volunteer-day-3/
LOCATION:5150 Warren St\, 5150 Warren Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fridays in the Field
DESCRIPTION:Practice  observation and nature identification in the Wagner's Teaching Garden!\n\n\nThe 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. \nBeginning Friday\, April 10th\, the Wagner Teaching Garden will be open for independent educational exploration every Friday from 1 – 3:00pm. \nVisitors 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 found in our yard\, or take time to relax in the shade and draw from nature. Wagner staff will be available to facilitate use of materials\, but Fridays in the Field is a mostly unguided opportunity to experience the Wagner Teaching Garden. \nVisitors looking to attend Fridays in the Field must enter the museum through the front entrance on Montgomery street and check in with the front desk. Visitors who walk-in and visitors who preregister\, here or through the 2026 Visit the Wagner Eventbrite\, will have full access to the museum and access to the yard from 1pm – 3:00pm on Fridays. \n \n\n\n\n \nThings to Know Before Your Visit\n• Walk-in visitors are welcome. Advance registration is appreciated and will speed up your entry to the museum. \n• There is no coat check or place to stow personal items – please travel light. \n• The museum is located on the second floor of the building. There are 5 steps at the entryway and a flight of stairs to access the museum. It is not wheelchair accessible. \n• To protect the specimens and our historic interiors\, photography is not allowed in the museum. Open containers of food and drink are not permitted in the building. \n•The Institute does not have a parking lot. Street parking on Montgomery Avenue and 17th Street is free. There is 2-hour free parking on Bouvier Street and on many blocks near the Wagner and metered parking on Cecil B. Moore Avenue. The nearest parking garage is at the Liacouras Center on 15th Street and Montgomery Avenue. \n \nA dream that keeps growing… \nIn 1855\, William Wagner had a dream of providing free science education to anyone who wanted to learn\, regardless of background or ability to pay. Today\, the Wagner offers more programs to more people than ever before! Your support helps us provide free education\, not only through the museum\, but through a wide range of courses\, lectures\, field trips\, and children’s science programs. Donations also assist us in caring for the museum and library collections and in preserving our wonderful building\, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990. To learn more about what we do please visit our website. \n \nRegistration Information\nIn keeping with its original charter\, admission is free—donations are suggested to ensure the future and quality of Wagner’s free education programs and to preserve its National Landmark building and collections. \nSuggested Donations \n$25/Family \n$10/adult \n$5/student \n$0 – Wagner members \nFor any questions\, please email communications@wagnerfreeinstitute.org or call 215-763-6529 x17. \nIf you would like to check your membership status or become a member\, please email AbigailC@wagnerfreeinstitute.org or call 215-763-6529 x11.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fridays-in-the-field-13/
LOCATION:Wagner Free Institute of Science\, 1700 West Montgomery Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series: South Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:Philly’s signature mix of sports pride\, deep cultural roots\, and the unmistakable South Philly edge.\n\n\n\nExplore a neighborhood where generations of immigrants have shaped one of Philadelphia’s most culturally diverse communities\, and discover how historic FDR Park and the surrounding streets reflect a layered story of recreation\, resilience\, and traditions that continue to evolve today. From the Olmsted Brothers–designed landscapes of FDR Park to the restaurants\, markets\, and places of worship that define Lower Moyamensing\, this tour reveals how each generation has added its own chapter to the neighborhood’s enduring story. \n \nTOUR INFO\nCost: FREE\, registration required. \nMeeting Point: Independence Visitor Center (599 Market St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19106). \nGUESTS ARE NOT ABLE TO MEET THE TOUR GROUP WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD\, AND MUST MEET AT THE VISITOR CENTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TOUR. \nPlease arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. Check-in at the Visitor Center Information Desk when you arrive. \nThe tour within the neighborhood is approximately 90 minutes with additional time allotted for travel. Your tour will be led by a tour guide and a local tour host from the neighborhood. \nGroup Size: up to 35. Space is limited\, please only reserve a space if you know you are able to attend. Space may be available for walk-up guests on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nIf you are unable to attend your reserved tour\, please cancel your Eventbrite reservation to allow others to enjoy the Jawnt. \nTransportation to and from the neighborhood is provided via the Neighborhood Jawnts Bus. \nFollow Philadelphia250 on EventBrite to be notified as new Neighborhood Jawnts are added weekly through October 2026!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/neighborhood-jawnts-tour-series-south-philadelphia/
LOCATION:Independence Visitor Center\, 599 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Born on the Bicentennial (Opening Reception First Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Seven Philadelphia artists born in 1976 \nShawn Alleyne\nAnastasia Crisostomo-Dawan\nJustin Duerr\nBonnie MacAllister\nAthena Astraea Scott\nKeni Thomas\nMichael N Thomas \nPhiladelphia artists born in 1976 “Born on the Bicentennial\,” an August exhibition at Cherry Street Pier curated by Bonnie MacAllister\, 4th year resident artist. Exhibition is upstairs in the Terrace Gallery. \nPhiladelphia artists born in 1976 “Born on the Bicentennial\,” an August exhibition at Cherry Street Pier curated by Bonnie MacAllister\, 4th year resident artist. Exhibition is upstairs in the Terrace Gallery. \nAugust 7 First Friday\n5-7 terrace reception\nRuns through August 30 (closing at 4) \nShawn Alleyne is a multi-disciplinary creator and visual artist based in Philadelphia\, originally from Barbados. His work pulls from many worlds\, mixing sci-fi\, mythology\, and Afro-aesthetics with his Caribbean roots\, love of hip-hop\, and self-taught techniques. The result is a bold and layered style rooted in speculative fiction and storytelling. \nBeyond his own creative work\, Shawn is deeply committed to growing the artistic community. He is the founder of Artmada\, an art collective that brings artists together\, and The Xion Network\, a comic book-focused networking group. He also co-founded Street Team Studios\, an entertainment company built on collaboration and creative expression. @pyroglyphics1 \nAnastasia Crisostomo-Dawan comes to Cherry Street Pier through her work with Diaspora DNA Story Center: more than an archive or museum; it’s a living space where stories come to life. \nAs a Licensed Real Estate Professional and PA Commissioned Notary Public\, Anastasia’s career has been grounded in acquisition strategy\, municipal processes\, investor collaboration\, and asset management. She has worked alongside local governments\, non-profits\, and private investors. These experiences have afforded her access to redevelopment opportunities and an understanding of how public policy\, capital\, and community interests intersect. Today Anastasia continues to maintain her cultivated relationships and actively work with clients across acquisitions\, project and property management\, sales and marketing\, and real estate consulting. @diasporadnactr \nJustin Duerr grew up in rural Pennsylvania. As a child he studied ancient Egyptian mythology and art\, oddities of pop-culture\, religion\, and anything odd he could find hiding in the woods or in the local library\, unsurprisingly influences that carried into his visual\, musical\, and genre crossing output.\n.\nIn the early 1990s\, Justin dropped out of high school and moved to Philadelphia\, PA. He spent several years living in various squats while continuing to refine his creative vision\, and also recording music and sound with hand held tape recorders. His work was shaped by experiences drawing large scale pieces by candlelight in an abandoned warehouse\, working in the Bering Sea on fishing boats\, and many musical performances and below-the-radar art events. He and his fascination with and research into the mysterious “Toynbee Tiles”\, which are embedded in the asphalt of streets across the country — were the subject of a documentary called “Resurrect Dead: the Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles\,” which received an award at the 2011 Sundance film festival for best director. Justin’s research and texts have led him to uncover art mysteries requiring trips to obscure settings and archives. Justin’s artwork has been exhibited internationally. @justinduerr \nBonnie MacAllister is a fourth year resident at Cherry Street Pier. Curator of the exhibition\, her previous shows at the pier have included Phantastic Phibers\, a large scale invitational multimedia fibers exhibition including interactive and industrial textiles and suspended puppetry spanning the length of the upstairs terrace\, pier gallery\, and the pier garden bridge view and Weaving on the Waterfront featuring looms\, process work\, an installation of woven estuary dolls depicting indigenous pre-colonial figures\, and an interactive wishing well and tree constructed by her frequent collaborator Jamie Campbell. \nBonnie’s Craft Your Own Nature Inspired Fabric Art was selected as an Airbnb Original. This workshop and a variety of fiber arts experiences including embroidery\, weaving\, sewing\, felting\, and creating keepsakes are available to book at Cherry Street Pier monthly through her instagram links @bonniemacart. She has published and exhibited internationally and has been the recipient of grants and teaching artist residencies including a Fulbright- Hays to Ethiopia. \nAthena Astraea Scott is an interdisciplinary artist from Philadelphia\, Pa. She holds a Bachelor of Science from The Art Institute of Philadelphia and MFA from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts with a career background in web and graphic design. \nAthena received a nomination for the Dedalus Foundation Fellowship and has been a Fellow of the Mural Arts Philadelphia Fellowship for Black Artists and The Dina Wind Foundation/InLiquid Fellowship programs. Athena has exhibited work in and around the Philadelphia area and has participated in the Artist in Residence program at Cherry St Pier\, in Philadelphia. She has also received the Linda Lee Alter award with the awarded work acquired for the Linda Lee Alter collection. @athena_astraea \nKeni Thomas also known as @Thomcat23\, is a Philadelphia-based visual artist whose work explores social\, political\, and environmental themes through bold imagery and visual humor. He began his career as a graphic designer in sports marketing\, working with organizations such as the Philadelphia 76ers and the Philadelphia Flyers. Since then\, he has collaborated with brands such as Nike/Sneaker-Lab and Moment Watches\, as well as fellow artists\, on a wide range of creative projects.His primary focus is the human experience and general geekery. Keni went independent in 2020 and helped establish Philly Otaku (an anime fan community) with his partner Becky DeMaulé. \nMichael N. Thomas is a painter\, designer\, and mixed-media artist hailing from New York City. Growing up in a multicultural household in Queens\, New York\, he began to use the city as his muse. The son of an Ecuadorian immigrant mother and an American free-spirited father\, he learned the importance of creating art at a young age. Now a father himself\, he speaks through each piece he creates. @tigerhorseart \nMichael’s use of color and line is both poetic and powerful. Growing up in the 80’s and 90’s\, surrounded by the culture of New York City\, inspired his abstract and textured style. Post-punk music\, graffiti art\, and Nuyorican poetry helped to shape his perspective. \nhttps://share.google/AYcplV4MZTSsHjpJJ
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/born-on-the-bicentennial-opening-reception-first-friday/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibitions,Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Harvest Crown Flower Bar: Bouquet\, Brooch\, Fascinator (with Jamie Campbell)
DESCRIPTION:Buy\, design\, and make silk flowers from recycled textiles and leave with your own fascinator\, floral brooch\, flower crown\, bouquet\, and more\n\n\nSpecial guest teaching artist Jamie Campbell will demonstrate and guide participants through original construction using recycled textiles\, beading\, and deconstructed jewely. Jamie created large scale sculptures and instablation work in the gallery at Cherry Street Pier during Phantastic Phibers. She has taught several workshops in Studio 16 including creating bats\, light up jellyfish\, felting fairiies\,\, and Delaware River Monsters. She exhibited a participatory installation in “Weaving on the Waterfront” in 2025 on the Terrace Gallery on Cherry Street Pier. She has been exhibiting and collaborating with Bonnie MacAllister since 2012. \nThis First Friday event  in Studio 16 takes place in conjunction with the opening of “Born on thw Bicentenniial” in the Terrace Gallery (also upstairs at Cherry Street Pier.) \nGetting to Cherry Street Pier: \nhttps://www.cherrystreetpier.com/getting-here/
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/harvest-crown-flower-bar-bouquet-brooch-fascinator-with-jamie-campbell/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Twilight on the Terrace
DESCRIPTION:Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music and evening access to the gardens including free tours. Grab a seat on the terrace or bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn. Pack your own picnic or purchase local food truck fare\, beer and wine. No outside alcohol permitted. For a full list of Twilight on the Terrace dates\, check here. \nThis program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday\, August 7\, 2026 (Rain Date: 8/14/26). \nGET TICKETS: \nGeneral Public \nIndividual+ & Dual+ Members \nSupporter\, Advocate & Conservator Members \nLive music featuring NDICHU\nFunk & Soul \n \nNdichu is a must-see\, incomparable\, and unmatched experience.  An original 9-piece band\, Ndichu delivers a fusion of high-powered Funk\, Soul\, R&B\, and World Music through sensational vocals\, tightly wound grooves\, and impressive horn lines. \nKenyan-born lead vocalist/songwriter Liz Ndichu is a wonder to behold as she electrifies every expertly crafted song with her incredible range\, emotion\, and lyrical mastery. Ndichu is jam packed with some of Philly’s finest musicians\, who have toured or shared the stage with national acts\, including the Legendary Soul Survivors and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/twilight-on-the-terrace-14/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
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