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CineSPEAK presents Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s ‘Memoria’

Gingko Lawn

Join us at Bartram’s Garden for a special outdoor presentation of  Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s film Memoria, with a pre-screening performance by Sunken Cages and DJ Ripley.,presented by CineSpeak. BYO chairs or blanket (seating is first-come, first-served). Refreshments will be available for on-site purchase, but attendees are welcome to bring their own as well. This event is outdoors, rain or shine. If it is rainy (but not stormy), we will relocate the event to a big tented area. Look for updates via email and social media. Event Flow 7pm: Doors open 7:30pm: Pre-screening performance by Sunken Cages and DJ Ripley. 8:00pm: Film

Art Gathering: Botanical Illustration

Coach House, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

Practice the time-honored tradition of botanical illustration within the historically significant setting of Bartram’s Garden. Working from live specimens, participants will have a chance to closely observe and recreate the structures that make each plant unique. Materials will be provided, or bring your own to share with the group.   Learn more about this workshop’s instructor, Heather Rinehart.

7th Annual Clay Fest 2022

The Clay Studio 1425 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate clay and community with a fun day of muddy festivities in our new home in South Kensington! Join us for hands-on activities for all ages, wheel throwing demos, a group sculpture extravaganza, artist projects, an ice cream social, screen printing totes, and music! LOCATION: 1425 N. American St, Phila 19122 across from the Crane Arts Building. Sponsored by PNC Arts Alive. ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES 12 PM - 4 PM 12 PM - 4 PM: Guest Artist Project with Ibrahim Said Learn about Islamic patterning from featured artist Ibrahim Said. 12 PM - 4 PM: Guest Artist Project with George Rodriguez Leave your

¡BAILAR en FDR! Salsa Class & Social Dance

FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Want to learn how to dance salsa and bachata? ¡Vamos a bailar en FDR! Join us every 2nd & 4th Friday at the historic boathouse overlooking the park’s central lake. Experience culture, meet new people, and discover a fun and enjoyable way to keep yourself fit by moving your feet. Hosted by DJ Val Flores & Philly Outdoor Bachata & Salsa. Tickets are for an hour dance lesson from 7:00-8:00 pm PLUS the social dance from 8:00-11:00 pm! Lesson is from an experienced instructor, who will accommodate all levels. TICKET PRICES:  Pay what you can- $10, $15, or $20 (per person) MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

“Three of a Kind” Opening Reception

Bartram’s Garden Barn

Three of a Kind is on view from September 15 to October 20 in the Barn gallery space at Bartram’s Garden. The opening reception is on September 15 from 5-8PM and will feature DJ Papo. The Mshindas will host an open mic poetry event on October 20th for the closing reception from 5-8PM. For more information, contact vinyltap215@gmail.com.    Three of a Kind brings together the creative practices and artworks of family members DuiJi, Kara, and Dahra Mshinda. In this one-of-a-kind collaborative exhibition, the Mshindas share a collection of artwork that ranges from figurative to abstract drawings, photographic portraiture, assemblage,

Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

Mutual Aid &; Photography: An Online Discussion

Zoom, Online Only

In the theme of community and photography, on September 19 at 7PM we will be holding a panel discussion between artists and community members alike on the importance photography can hold in underserved communities. Photography Without Borders will be joining us along with some of the artists from In These Strange & Uncertain Times, including Homies Helping Homies co-founder, Kevin Bass. In addition, we will hear from other mutual aid and photography organizations. In These Strange & Uncertain Times is on view from September 2 - October 2 at Cherry Street Pier. Visit 2020photofestival.org for Zoom link information.

Free

Art Gathering: Bird Art

Coach House, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

Explore birds from a creative point of view, learn techniques for drawing birds used by professionals, and create some bird art of your own. This workshop is designed for families to create together while enjoying our feathered friends who call Bartram’s Garden home. Materials will be provided, or bring something to share with the group in this open-ended, community-centered creative experience. Learn more about this workshop’s instructor, Heather Rinehart.

9/24 Fall Equinox Pop Up Event

Moon+Arrow 742 S 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We're inviting Tiger snake vintage, Savor Collective, Ginja Snap and Kenwood Beer to Moon+Arrow to celebrate the Fall Equinox on Saturday 24th from 11am to 7pm. Join us as we launch our Sterling Silver Full Moon Collection, a new M+A branded t-shirt, and welcome some of our favorite local small businesses to pop up outside the shop.

Free
Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

9/16 AND 9/17 TIN TYPE PORTRAITS WITH CJ HARKER

Moon+Arrow 742 S 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We are excited to announce the return of local artist/photographer, and shop community favorite, CJ Harker on September 16th, 17th, and 18th in celebration of the Fall Equinox. CJ will be setting up his pop-up studio in Moon + Arrow for three days of capturing and making beautiful portraits through the Wet Plate Collodion process. This historical process is like watching magic; leaving you with a tangible, beautiful photographic heirloom printed on tin. The perfect activity to share with your loved one or a special treat for yourself!

$150

Fall 2022 West Craft Fest

The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

West Craft Fest returns to The Woodlands in West Philly Saturday, September 24, 2022 Rain Date: Sunday, September 25, 2022 West Craft Fest is open to all and free to attend. For over a decade, The Woodlands has served as the venue for the twice-annual West Craft Fest, featuring 100+ local makers, vendors, and performers. The Woodlands welcomes thousands of visitors through the historic gates at West Craft Fest. For many folks, it’s their first time visiting the cemetery. West Craft Fest requires ample staff time, resources, and wear and tear on the site. Whether you’re a long-time attendee or

Succulent Terrarium Workshop

Close at Hand Innovations 2418 Martha Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Build your own succulent terrarium with our gardeners! This workshop is a 2-hour, BYOB event and will include all the materials needed to make a one-gallon, open-air succulent terrarium. Beginner friendly and perfect for teams, friends, or dates. This class will also include one free drink ticket* for a special cocktail at Martha, right next door! This two-hour workshop includes: - One 8" glass bubble ball terrarium - Drainage rock, soil, charcoal, and decorative rock - An assortment of locally-grown succulents to choose from - A variety of decor - we will have natural decorative elements as well as toys

$75

POOL Exhibition

Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

  POOL weaves together history, site-specific artwork, storytelling, scholarship and place-based learning. The exhibit installations build on one another to illuminate a history of segregated swimming in America, and its connection to present-day drowning issues affecting Black communities. Open Wednesdays – Fridays, 12pm – 5pm and Saturdays, 10am – 5pm.  

POOL Exhibition

Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

  POOL weaves together history, site-specific artwork, storytelling, scholarship and place-based learning. The exhibit installations build on one another to illuminate a history of segregated swimming in America, and its connection to present-day drowning issues affecting Black communities. Open Wednesdays – Fridays, 12pm – 5pm and Saturdays, 10am – 5pm.  

Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

POOL Exhibition

Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

  POOL weaves together history, site-specific artwork, storytelling, scholarship and place-based learning. The exhibit installations build on one another to illuminate a history of segregated swimming in America, and its connection to present-day drowning issues affecting Black communities. Open Wednesdays – Fridays, 12pm – 5pm and Saturdays, 10am – 5pm.  

Goldenrod Herbal Studies: Nervous System Materia Medicas

Bartram’s Garden Conference Room, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States

  ​Do you… Want to expand and deepen your understand of some of the primary herbs to keep in your home apothecary? Want to study herbal medicine with others, in person?  Have a hard time finding reliable, well sourced info when trying to research herbal medicine online?  Want to know the best way to use each herb and what dosage to take Enjoy lecture-style learning? The Nervous System Herbs Materia Medica workshop is part of the Goldenrod Herbal Studies series, taught by Clinical Herbalist Kelly McCarthy of Attic Apothecary. This workshop is divided into two days: October 1-2, 9am-3pm. It

Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

Bishop Tube Documentary Screening with Director Alex Djordjevic and Maya K. van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments for the Generations

The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

The Colonial Theatre (Phoenixville, PA) is offering a one-evening, pay what you wish screening of the indie film Bishop Tube: the documentary about a local, Chester County group in East Whiteland Township fighting to prevent a developer from building homes on a toxic, former industrial site. After the screening, join us for a discussion after the film with director Alex Djordjevic and Maya K. van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments For the Generations. This is a Pay-What-You-Wish ticketed event. For some very recent press about the Bishop Tube site: https://patch.com/pennsylvania/phoenixville/s/ieszp/heavily-polluted-chesco-industrial-site-could-see-development?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Alex Djordjevic has worked as a cinematographer,

Free

The Clay Studio presents “Urschrei” by Better Lovers

The Clay Studio 1425 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Clay Studio presents new exhibitions from alums of their Resident Artist program, including “Urschrei” by Better Lovers, the moniker for the evolving artistic practice of Layla Marcelle and Jacob Raeder. The duo launched Better Lovers in 2016 as a design company that applies contemporary dance methodologies to object-making. Raeder has exhibited, taught, and participated in artist residencies all over the world, sharing the view of an expanded field of ceramics that encompasses the 21st-century conception of a materially engaged maker not beholden to a single medium. Marcelle is an American artist who engages with multiple artistic mediums, including ceramics,

Free
Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

Spiral Q’s 22nd Annual Peoplehood Parade

Paul Robeson House 4951 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us as we march in celebration of the People - especially those who live and work at the forefront of fighting against oppression and discrimination. Peoplehood is handmade and people powered, bringing the community together with giant puppets, drum lines, banners, performances, and art. The parade begins at 1pm at the Paul Robeson House 4951 Walnut St Performances start around 2:30 at Clark Park at 45th and Chester and end by 3:30pm.

Free
Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

Art Gathering: Nature Prints

Let’s make some art using the nature around us! Using a variety of materials and techniques, this gathering will be all about creating prints from leaves, flowers, and whatever may inspire you. Materials will be provided, or bring something to share with the group in this open-ended, community-centered creative experience.

Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

CineSPEAK presents: Bill Gunn’s ‘Ganja and Hess’

Gingko Lawn

Join us at Bartram’s Garden for a special outdoor presentation of Bill Gunns’ Ganja and Hess with a pre-show performance by Contour and a post-show Q&A with composer Sam Waymon. BYO seating, beverages, and snacks. Movie concessions will also be available for purchase. Costumes encouraged! 25% of all ticket sales will be donated to Prevention Point. Prevention Point Philadelphia is a nonprofit public health organization providing harm reduction services to Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Learn more here.   Event flow: 6:oopm: Doors open and performance by Contour 7:oopm: Film begins Q&A with Sam Waymon to follow!   ABOUT THE FILM:

Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

This is Lenapehoking: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This is Lenapehoking: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Adam Waterbear DePaul Tribal Council Member; Storykeeper of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania Chuck GentleMoon DeMund Chief of Ceremonies of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania The Morris Arboretum and Woodmere Art Museum sit side by side in Northwest Philadelphia, and both share a strong interest in the history of our shared landscape, our institutions’ role as stewards of the land, and a desire to acknowledge and honor the past as we plan for the future. Our shared location in Northwest Philadelphia is on the traditional land of the Lenape people, and still holds

$20 – $25
Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

Corridor Contemporary Presents New Exhibition Titled “No Middle Cla$$” By King Saladeen

Corridor Contemporary 1315 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Corridor Contemporary presents the anticipated solo exhibition of King Saladeen on Friday, November 11. The exhibition revolves around Saladeen’s experience growing up in Philadelphia and pays honor to his childhood in the city. His multi-media approach pulls the viewer into the art and makes the viewer feel like they are walking down the streets of Philadelphia with Saladeen.

Planet Local: A Quiet Revolution Film Screening with Panel discussion hosted by Judy Wicks

The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

This one-time screening of Planet Local: A Quiet Revolution is presented by the Phoenixville Area Transition Team and features a panel discussion hosted by Judy Wicks (All Together Now PA, Circle of Aunts & Uncles, Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, White Dog Cafe). This is a 'Pay What You Wish' or free event. ABOUT THE FILM This 50-minute film gives voice to a growing number of people building a more beautiful world. From restoring topsoil, to sharing traditional knowledge, to opposing free trade treaties and innovating new ways of supporting local businesses, their actions are forging a new path

Free
Event Series HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED presents: WAITING ROOM/Immersive Art for Wellbeing

HOT•BED 723 Chestnut Street, Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOT•BED is pleased to present WAITING ROOM, a six person show featuring works by Aidan Fowler, Alyson Denny, Lyn Godley, Jessica Judith Beckwith, Philip Hart, Yael Erel, and the winners of the 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition (IAHSDC). Research shows that art can have a positive impact on healthcare environments. Most existing research in this field focuses on painting, prints, and sculpture. More recent studies examine the use of virtual reality in pain management and anxiety reduction. One of the methods in this process is the use of immersive experiences. Artists and interactive designers have long used

Free

Miracle on American Street Art & Gift Market

NextFab 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

NextFab and Olde Kensington Boutique have once again partnered to bring you the second annual Miracle on North American Street Holiday Gift Market! Explore the work of over 70 local artists and makers while enjoying delicious food from local vendors. Tour the beautiful NextFab facilities and meet the makers in the actual studio spaces they use to produce the fantastic work available for purchase and watch live demonstrations. Stop by our make-your-own ornament booth for a chance a chance to create your own unique and one-of-a-kind Christmas ornament! There will be live music featuring OKB First Friday favorite, Gypsymother as

Goldenrod Herbal Studies: Immune System Herbs Materia Medica

Bartram’s Garden Conference Room 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

  ​Do you… Want to expand and deepen your understand of some of the primary herbs to keep in your home apothecary? Want to study herbal medicine with others, in person?  Have a hard time finding reliable, well sourced info when trying to research herbal medicine online?  Want to know the best way to use each herb and what dosage to take Enjoy lecture-style learning? The Immune System Herbs Materia Medica workshop is part of the Goldenrod Herbal Studies series, taught by Clinical Herbalist Kelly McCarthy of Attic Apothecary. This workshop is divided into two days: December 3-4, 9am-3pm. It can

Event Series West Craft Fest

West Craft Fest

The Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

  West Craft Fest returns to the Rotunda for TWO full days, Saturday December 3rd and Sunday the 4th, from 10 to 4, indoors and out. Find special and unique holiday gifts, like artisan jewelry, cozy hand knits, ceramics, art prints and originals, ornaments, children's gifts, bath and body care, candles, calendars, cards, and so much more -- all by creative local makers. With DIFFERENT vendors on Saturday and Sunday, there are over 130 in all! 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA, 19104. Masks must be worn in indoor spaces. The vendor application deadline has passed. Big thanks to Sarah Ryan for

Event Series West Craft Fest

West Craft Fest

The Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

  West Craft Fest returns to the Rotunda for TWO full days, Saturday December 3rd and Sunday the 4th, from 10 to 4, indoors and out. Find special and unique holiday gifts, like artisan jewelry, cozy hand knits, ceramics, art prints and originals, ornaments, children's gifts, bath and body care, candles, calendars, cards, and so much more -- all by creative local makers. With DIFFERENT vendors on Saturday and Sunday, there are over 130 in all! 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA, 19104. Masks must be worn in indoor spaces. The vendor application deadline has passed. Big thanks to Sarah Ryan for

Event Series Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster’s – Philadelphia

Feminist Flea Mini Market

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia, PA, United States

“Feminist Flea Mini Market” is an evening market curated by Zissel of Feminist Flea Market & Craft Fair and designer Bokeum Jeon to highlight local artists and makers for the holiday season. Featuring 10 unique vendors, 50+ local artists currently selling at Baby Tooth, and the 1ST-floor shops of BOK, the market makes shopping from local small businesses for the holiday season easy! The market will be on December 9, 2022 from 6:00-10:00 PM at Building Bok, 821 Dudley Street. Masks recommended. For vendor list and more info, visit: www.babytooth.xyz and follow them on Instagram @feminist_flea @babytooth.xyz

Winter Wonderland at Smith Memorial Playground

Smith Memorial Playground 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, United States

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse invites families to its historic 6 ½ acre Playground and indoor play space in East Fairmount Park to celebrate all things frosty and fun in the midst of the holiday season! Families will enjoy an ice carving demonstration by local sculptor Roger Wing, s'mores roasting over fire pits, an array of winter-themed crafts, and tasty treats. Admission is $10 per child or free for adults, Smith members, and ACCESS card holders. This event is rain or shine.

$10

NEW ART EXHIBITION: Ursula Sternberg: Daydream

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Ursula Sternberg: Daydream is a celebration of the career of Philadelphia area artist, the late Ursula Sternberg. Sternberg’s life and career spanned many mediums and multiple continents taking her from Nazi occupied Germany to Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. From the 1970s to her death in 2000, Sternberg was actively involved in the Philadelphia art scene, fostering maker spaces that brought together the local community of artists for an opportunity to socialize, inspire, and be inspired. InLiquid invites the public to spend time with fleeting scenes immortalized in ink and pigment across any surface she could get her hands on in Ursula

Free

Holiday Open House at Historic Waynesborough

Come and join us for the Holiday Open House at Historic Waynesborough! Family friendly crafts and snacks will be in the Carriage House where you can create Victorian holiday cards, pomanders, and paper German gingerbread hearts. Candlelight tours of the house will share stories of traditional holiday practices from Anthony Wayne and his family's era. Dress in your favorite holiday costumes to take photos in front of beautiful historic backgrounds. Tickets are: Children $5 Adults $10 Groups up to 4 people $25

$5 – $25

ART RECEPTION: Ursula Sternberg Daydream

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at The InLiquid Gallery on January 12 from 6 - 9 PM for the Reception for our newest exhibition "Ursula Sternberg: Daydream"

Free

Philly Talks Trash- From Packaging to Pollution

Zoom, Online Only

It’s the annual season for gift giving and that time of year when the U.S. sees an almost 25% increase in waste. This is a bonanza for the packaging industry, a significant boost in demand for plastic products, and further rationale for the fossil fuel industry to continue fracking. Join us virtually on Thursday, December 15, 6:30 - 8:00pm, for our next Philly Talks Trash Program, “From Packaging to Pollution,” a discussion led by experts who will provide a detailed look at how the fossil fuel industry is responsible for the huge rise in plastic manufacturing. We’ll discuss how this

Free

Interconnected

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Interconnected features artwork by members of local women’s arts group, Artessa Alliance, reflecting each artist’s relationship with the more-than-human world. Some works are based on close observation of nature; others are inspired by natural forms and systems. Many incorporate foraged and natural materials. Through a variety of styles and media, Interconnected is a creative meditation on the web of life.

Free

Raking Light Reception + Artist Remarks

InLiquid is excited to invite you to take an evening to slow down, relax, enjoy light refreshments, and hear some short remarks from the artists of Raking Light. As summer turns to fall, the angle of the sun’s rays becomes more acute and the shadows they cast grow more pronounced. This new light alters which details are accentuated or recede. In Raking Light, the interplay of light and shadow features prominently in the works of the four artists on view. Through distinct processes artists Polly Bech, Jean Burdick, Meegan Coll,and Jennifer Brinton Robkin encourage a renewed examination of our surroundings

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PRISM Quartet Meets Bang on a Can

With over 300 commissions to its credit, the intrepid PRISM Quartet (Timothy McAllister, Zachary Shemon, Matthew Levy, Taimur Sullivan) presents a portrait of Bang on a Can‘s visionary co-founders in an all-saxophone program featuring the premiere of In a delirium by Michael Gordon alongside performances of Cha by Julia Wolfe and Revolutionary Etudes by David Lang. Both PRISM and Bang on a Can were founded in the 1980s with a common dedication to new music, and both evolved independently over decades to present programs of powerful contemporary work on tour and in self-produced concert series and festivals; to establish robust

$20 – $25

“A Look Ahead”: Vanguard at a Crossroads

Vanguard took the side of polluters when it backed out of its biggest climate commitment last month. Vanguard is at a crossroads now – will it continue to cave to right-wing pressure and invest in fossil fuels, propelling us further down the path of climate chaos, or will it make the courageous choice to stand by climate commitments and invest in community-led solutions? Join us for an action to confront Vanguard with the question: which future will you choose? Vanguard calls its New Year’s customer webinar A Look Ahead; we’ll use art and our voices to offer a real glimpse

Walking The Edge Exhibit

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Walking the Edge is a communal display on the experience of walking in nature. We are inviting the public to share their creative impressions, reflections and encounters on walking borders, limits and perimeters in nature as they are expressed through art. Curated by Jacques-Jean Tiziou of “Walk Around Philadelphia”, our fourth bi-annual community exhibition embraces walking as an artistic practice that reflects on our interconnectedness with nature.

Unquiet Fury Exhibition – Public Open Reception

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at The Crane Local Gallery on February 9 from 6 - 9 PM for the Public Reception for the poignant exhibition "Unquiet Fury" From January 28 through March 11, 2023 the InLiquid is pleased to present Unquiet Fury: The Women's Uprising in Iran a solo show by the Iranian American, Nazanin Moghbeli that was made in response to the cultural uprising that began in 2021 and was led by women. Moghbeli’s work abstracts traditional Persian calligraphy and combines it with Farsi poetry and fragments of CIA documents, capturing the undulating course of Iranian culture and national identity.

Free

SuperCellular: Carolyn Healy & John Phillips

Zoom, Online Only

SuperCellular A new site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips January 30 - March 25, 2023 Opening Reception: February 2, 5-7 pm GLASSBORO, NJ—Rowan University Art Gallery is pleased to present SuperCellular, a new collaborative site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips. Debuting on January 30, the exhibition will be on view through March 25, 2023 with an opening reception and artist’s talk on February 2, from 5-7 pm. The talk begins at 5:30 pm. SuperCellular combines sculpture, light, sound, and moving imagery as a reflection of the astonishing and

free

SuperCellular: Carolyn Healy & John Phillips

Zoom, Online Only

SuperCellular A new site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips January 30 - March 25, 2023 Opening Reception: February 2, 5-7 pm GLASSBORO, NJ—Rowan University Art Gallery is pleased to present SuperCellular, a new collaborative site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips. Debuting on January 30, the exhibition will be on view through March 25, 2023 with an opening reception and artist’s talk on February 2, from 5-7 pm. The talk begins at 5:30 pm. SuperCellular combines sculpture, light, sound, and moving imagery as a reflection of the astonishing and

free

SuperCellular: Carolyn Healy & John Phillips

Zoom, Online Only

SuperCellular A new site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips January 30 - March 25, 2023 Opening Reception: February 2, 5-7 pm GLASSBORO, NJ—Rowan University Art Gallery is pleased to present SuperCellular, a new collaborative site-specific immersive art gallery experience by Carolyn Healy and John JH Phillips. Debuting on January 30, the exhibition will be on view through March 25, 2023 with an opening reception and artist’s talk on February 2, from 5-7 pm. The talk begins at 5:30 pm. SuperCellular combines sculpture, light, sound, and moving imagery as a reflection of the astonishing and

free

Arch Enemy Arts presents TABERNACLE by Maryann Held and WAX & WANE by Brian Serway

Arch Enemy Arts 109 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Arch Enemy Arts is thrilled to present: TABERNACLE, an enchanting series of 10 new and original paintings by Maryann Held. In this solo feature, the local artist continues her explorations in design and color through acrylic paint and gold ink, with each work reverently housed in hand-picked vintage frames WAX & WANE, a solo feature highlighting debut works by Brian Serway. A collection of 7 mixed media paintings, the series depicts an array of mystic woodland creatures captured in the Tennessee artist’s distinctive and haunting style. Also on view through February

Free

2/10 + 2/11 Tintype Portraits at Moon+Arrow

Moon + Arrow 742 S 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at Moon+Arrow for a special Valentine's Day weekend tintype pop-up with Cj! Our favorite photographer is setting up shop in Moon+Arrow again. This historical process is like watching magic, leaving you with a tangible, beautiful photographic heirloom printed on tin. The perfect activity to share with your loved one or a special treat for yourself! These portraits for meant for individuals or couples. Dogs are allowed! When purchasing a ticket, you will receive a single physical 5x7" tintype portrait and a digital copy within a week of the event. Events and workshops are non-refundable.

$160

Buzz Gworls- My Chocolate Valentine Drag Brunch

City Winery 990 Filbert st, philadelphia, PA

What's the Buzz Productions will be back at City Winery on Sunday February 12th for Buzz Gworls "My Chocolate Valentine Drag Brunch”: a celebration in honor of Black History Month. Gather with us to celebrate and recognize the key roles, contributions and sacrifices of African Americans throughout US History. The event aims to lift up performers of color as well as trans and non-binary artists while celebrating Black History Month.

$20

Cyclical Adjournment Reception

Join us on February 23 for an artist's reception celebrating "Cyclical Adjournment" featuring Linda Dubin Garfield and Mirjam Seeger! As time marches on and the seasons shift, we inevitably enter a period of longer nights and shorter days. The world pauses in a leaf and frost-covered scene, with greenery fading, making way for rust and ice to flourish. The views laid out within nature’s break allow not only decomposition but a bittersweet rest for the plant-life held beneath the snow, allowing for a calm to encapsulate the land above. But throughout all of this, Mother Nature continues to work without

Free

Beyond Wakanda

Guests of all ages can explore stories of iconic Black superheroes and create their own comics and superheroes during the day’s workshops and hear from artists and authors who will speak on highlighted themes in comics and sci-fi. Young visitors are encouraged to come dressed in Black Superhero and Wakanda-inspired costumes, which makes for a fantastic visual!

H&H Books: Live Music Story Time and Activity

H&H Books 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, NY, United States

Join musicians Will Mullen & Emmet Kralicek and narrator Alessandra Villella for a performance of "In The Hall of the Mountain King." Post-event activity with costumes encouraged + copies of the audio-enhanced edition of The Story Orchestra will be available.

Second Thursday Gallery Nights at The Clay Studio

The Clay Studio 1425 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Every Second Thursday, The Clay Studio joins Crane Arts and NextFab in Second Thursday Gallery Nights, where galleries along the North American Street Arts Corridor are open late to highlight the neighborhood’s creative community. At The Clay Studio, visitors can take a guided tour of the latest exhibition in the Jill Bonovitz Gallery and hear exhibiting artists talk at 6:30 p.m. In March, The Clay Studio will feature, Figuring Space, an exhibition comprised of full-scale, figurative sculptures by 12 leading ceramic artists from around the United States. During this special event, guests will have the opportunity to join a curator-led

Free

ExtrABBAganza!

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

The American Swedish Historical Museum is hosting the ExtrABBAganza dance party on the 11th of March! The dance party celebrates the iconic music of the Swedish band ABBA. DJ Robert Drake will spin the throwbacks as everyone lets out their inner Dancing Queen. Highlights of the evening will include a dancing and costume contest and live performances by the queens, Miss Troy, Scarlett Masters, Elieen O'Brennan, and Amerie Jameson! Tickets include Swedish-inspired bites and a cash bar. Tickets are $30 for museum members and $35 for non-members and include Swedish-inspired bites and a cash bar.

$30 – $35

Artist Talk & Book Signing: Lost Light Luv – Leah McDonald

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us on March 18th, from 4:30 - 6:30, in celebration of photographer Leah Macdonald’s "Lost Light Luv" exhibition and book release. In conjunction with the exhibition, Macdonald will present her new book, original monoprints, and a darkroom installation, revealing a behind-the-scenes view of the interpersonal and photographic. Beginning at 5 PM, Leah will give a brief talk, followed by time for a Q&A and book sales. For more information please visit www.inliquid.org or call (215) 235-3405.

Free

“Expedition Reclamation” Film Screening

The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Philadelphia Outward Bound School at The Discovery Center (3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19146) between 7-8:30pm for a FREE, in-person screening of the documentary Expedition Reclamation. Expedition Reclamation tells the stories of a dozen women of color and how they formed powerful relationships with the outdoors, challenging the definition of who is typically seen as “outdoorsy,” and seeking to build a reciprocal relationship with the land that honors local indigenous cultures and peoples. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with women of color and how they have created a connection with nature right here in Philadelphia.

Free

Tools of the Trades Conference

Online/Virtual

Craft organization CraftNOW and makerspace NextFab have partnered again, welcoming new partner LaserPhilly, to present the second annual Tools of the Trades, a four-day hybrid conference focused on connecting artisans to business resources in Philadelphia and beyond. From March 22nd to 25th, tickets will unlock access to experts, resources, and peers working in the craft and business community. This conference is designed to deliver a variety of programming and materials - lectures, resource directories, and ample opportunities for audience participation - and strives to emphasize approachability, affordability, and a supportive environment where everyone can come together to share knowledge, resources,

$25 – $50

TuftCon’23

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

TuftCon’23 March 24th, 9:30 AM-8:30 PM March 25th, 9:30 AM-7 PM March 26th, 10 AM- 2:30 PM You're Invited to TuftCon 2023! Join us March 24-26 at the first-ever Tufting Convention! Tuft the World is thrilled to present three days of exciting programming in Philadelphia. Join us for demos, workshops, lectures, a tech booth, and more! Your 3-day pass gives you access to tufting fun, education, and networking at the Asian Arts Initiative on March 24 and 25. The third day will be located at Tuft the World's new Education Space in the Bok Building on March 26 and will

Author Talk: Take the Road Less Traveled with Cindy Ross

Crow’s Nest Preserve, 201 Piersol Road, Elverson, PA, 19520, United States

Join Cindy Ross for an evening of stories about raising kids in nature, living simply, and love of the outdoors. Cindy Ross has hiked the Appalachian Trail and, with her husband Todd Gladfelter, also explored the Pacific Crest and Continental Divide Trails. They included their young children on hikes of the Continental Divide Trail with the help of llamas and immersed them in nature while camping. Cindy has made her life’s work guiding people in nature, and a decade ago formed a nonprofit—River House PA—which connects Veterans to the outdoors to aid in healing trauma. Cindy Ross is the author

$2 – $5

TuftCon’23

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

TuftCon’23 March 24th, 9:30 AM-8:30 PM March 25th, 9:30 AM-7 PM March 26th, 10 AM- 2:30 PM You're Invited to TuftCon 2023! Join us March 24-26 at the first-ever Tufting Convention! Tuft the World is thrilled to present three days of exciting programming in Philadelphia. Join us for demos, workshops, lectures, a tech booth, and more! Your 3-day pass gives you access to tufting fun, education, and networking at the Asian Arts Initiative on March 24 and 25. The third day will be located at Tuft the World's new Education Space in the Bok Building on March 26 and will

Creative Mending Make-In

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Are your favorite jeans sprouting holes in all the wrong places? Were you a recent victim of a swarm of moths with very good taste? Could your trusty sofa blanket use a little love from you for a change? Join InLiquid’s 40th Parallel North Preservation Brigade to try out techniques to repair, reuse and upcycle your worn-out textiles. When an item of clothing rips or gets stained, it’s tempting to scrap them and head to the store for a replacement. But by making the choice to instead invest in the clothes you already own— mending them and extending their life—

Free

TuftCon’23

BOK 1901 S Ninth St., Unit B05A, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Tuft the World will be hosting the first-ever tufting convention in March March 24th, 9:30 AM-8:30 PM (Asian Arts Initiative) March 25th, 9:30 AM-7 PM (Asian Arts Initiative) March 26th, 10 AM- 2:30 PM (Bok Building rm. 501) You're Invited to TuftCon 2023! Join us March 24-26 at the first ever Tufting Convention! Tuft the World is thrilled to present three days of exciting programming in Philadelphia. Join us for demos, workshops, lectures, a tech booth, and more! Your 3-day pass gives you access to tufting fun, education, and networking at the Asian Arts Initiative on March 24 and 25.

Reading with Joseph Earl Thomas

H&H Books 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, NY, United States

Mark your calendars for local Philly author Joseph Earl Thomas, who will read from his memoir, Sink, hailed by Carmen Maria Machado as "a brilliant and fucking fearless debut." Stranded within a family’s desperate, but volatile attempts to love and demeaned daily for his perceived weakness, Joseph Earl Thomas felt like he was under constant threat. Roaches fell, indifferently, from ceiling to cereal bowl as if taunting him for complaining about the fact that he was hungry. In a series of exacting and fierce vignettes, Thomas explores how a cycle of hostility permeated his environment, while illuminating the vital reprieve

Manatawny Still Works’ 9th Anniversary Celebration

City Winery 990 Filbert st, philadelphia, PA

Manatawny Still Works is thrilled to announce its 9th Anniversary Celebration at its Pottstown Distillery on April 1st from 1pm to 11pm. The event will showcase live music performances by the James Marsh Trio and The Fuzz Mob. Guests can also enjoy delicious seafood from The Cousins Maine Lobster truck with specialties like the Lobster Grilled Cheese and Shrimp Tacos. Additionally, MSW is hosting a giveaway for those who are 21 years and older, for a chance to win a 53-gallon Whiskey Barrel (its whiskey has already been bottled; no purchase necessary; one entry per person). The barrel can be

Voice, Piano, and Guitar Music Lessons Open House!

The Song Spot music lessons, which recently opened in Gayborhood in March 2023 is hosting an open house for the community to see the new studio space and meet our instructors! Headquartered in Nashville, our vocal coaches have worked on Music Row and expanded to downtown Philadelphia in hopes of bringing Nashville to Philly's front door! The studio hosts open mics, workshops, and songwriting meet ups to help connect the musicians in Philadelphia's vibrant music community. A woman-owned business, we are working on sharing the knowledge gained in Music City and help the singer-songwriters of Philadelphia further their music careers. We

Free

Spring Fest

Join us in the Garden for our free annual celebration of spring! This year’s theme is “The Beauty of Urban Ecology”, hosted in partnership with The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and Clean Water Action. Bring the whole family and enjoy Workshops with the Academy of Natural Sciences Spring Tree tour in the Garden Our annual plant nursery kick-off and sale Meditation in the Garden with Luna Drumline and drum circle with Musicopia RSCI Greening roundtable special event Children’s activities Local vendors and food