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  • ETHNIC HERITAGE ENSEMBLE

    Solar Myth 1131 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Ars Nova Workshop celebrates the 50th anniversary of legendary Chicago percussionist Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble on Wednesday, February 7 at Solar Myth. A leading proponent of the AACM’s “ancient to the future” philosophy, multi-instrumentalist Kahil El’Zabar is widely acknowledged as one of the leaders of spiritual & afrofuturistic jazz, collaborating with such heavyweights as Pharoah Sanders, Nina Simone, Archie Shepp, Lester Bowie, Billy Bang, Hamiet Bluiett & David Murray. El’Zabar has led various incarnations of the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble since 1973, one year after returning from his studies at the University of Ghana. His goal was to combine concepts

    $25

  • Ravel by Krista Dedrick-Lai – Opening Reception

    Chimaera Gallery 3502 Scotts Lane #2113, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A solo exhibition by Philadelphia-based artist Krista Dedrick-Lai. February 10 – March 23, 2024 Ravel is an interesting word. A contranym. It can be both a noun and a verb. It can mean both tangle and untangle. And isn’t that how life can be sometimes? We find ourselves in a great big mess. And the more we try to tease the mess apart and get everything back in order, the more jumbled it becomes. In the end there is no reweaving the unraveled tapestry, not really. There is simply taking the threads you have at your feet and starting again.

    Free

  • Art of Resistance with Beehive Design Collective

    Making Worlds Bookstore & Social Center 210 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You are invited to join the Beehive Design Collective as they present their newly released 10 Year Anniversary edition of “MesoAmerica Resiste!”, their new book, “The True Cost of Coal”. The Bees use their massive, collaboratively produced, and intricately detailed fabric murals to tell complex global stories of stories of resistance, resilience, and solidarity. Packed with nature metaphors, peoples histories, and teeming with biodiversity, these images offer the foundation for an event of participatory discussion, poetic storytelling, and popular education. The Beehive storytellers will guide you through their huge graphic illustrations, telling dozens of stories from the frontlines of destructive

    donation suggested but free

  • Now + Then Marketplace Make Love Market Extravaganza

    Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    It's almost that time of year again, our annual Make Love Market is back, with an extra special spin to it 💞 Our curated market for lovers will take place at Philly's epicenter of affection, LOVE PARK as part of a FULL DAY EXTRAVAGANZA featuring... 💝 noon - 5pm: 18 local vendors selling gifts with your lover in mind 🎹 5pm - 6pm: a live musical performance aka serenade from Philly's own Suzanne Sheer 💞 6pm - 8pm: Speed Dating for Philly singles inside the spaceship building at Love Park from 🎟️Grab a $25 ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/789479122307?aff=oddtdtcreator 💐 in the

    Free

  • Nature Journaling: Winter Workshop

    Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

    Capture a moment in time to revisit later through nature journaling. Observe and document the surroundings at Mt. Cuba with Kathy leading participants through workshop activities. Dress for the weather as a unique opportunity to experience the gardens in the winter will be included in the workshop. Select a journal that suits your tastes and bring it to class along with a #2 pencil. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, February 17, 2024 (Rain Date: Saturday, February 24). About the Instructor: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s

    $29

  • Drift- Reception/ Meet and Greet with Richard King

    Park Towne Place Oar Pub, Towne Center, 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    During his 2024 residency at Park Towne Place, Philadelphia-based artist Richard King built on his fascination with the ignored and invisible aspects of the world around us. He’s explored Park Towne Place and its surrounding urban environments, in terms of their history, spatial character, textures, and form. Using this research, and his engagement with the surrounding communities, King is creating a new series during his residency. Come see some of his finished work and works in process, and hear more about his thoughts, techniques, and inspiration. Light refreshments will be provided.

    Free

  • Creative Conversations with Artist, Peter Van Dyke

    Cheltenham Center For The Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham Township, PA, 19012, United States

    Thank you to all who participated in our Critique Day series with visiting artists which was started in 2019 at Cheltenham Art Center. A new series is launching this February 25, 2024, now called Creative Conversations (CC). Our CC continues to be a wonderful opportunity to meet with artists who work in various mediums and talk about the joys, struggles, questions, inspirations, and technical issues all artists confront in our creative journey. There are opportunities to share your work and receive sensitive and constructive feedback. This series is not designed as a lecture, but rather an exciting opportunity for artists

    Free

  • FRIEDAcommunity Participatory Art Project- POMBAA

    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    FRIEDA and FRIEDAcommunity offer a welcoming space to people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds brought together around a curated program of activities and events focused on food, art and culture. Our large-scale participatory art projects are opportunities for everyone to collaborate on installations that bring joy and wow to community members and visitors alike! Join us for the reveal of Pombaa on March 1, 2024 at 6:00 pm. For almost two years, young and old, visitors, guests and members, gathered around our community table, volunteering their time to make hundreds of pom poms from plastic shopping bags that

    Free

  • The River Revisited: A Collaboration Between the Philadelphia Ballet and AAMP

    African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The River Revisited Featured Panelists Guthrie Ramsey, Angel Corella, Chaya Masazumi, and Antonio Douthit-Boyd, moderated by Sylvia Waters. Wine and Cheese reception featuring The Clef Club Jazz Ambassador's Youth Ensemble Thursday, March 7, 2024 5:00 PM–7:15 PM Join Philadelphia Ballet, the African American Museum in Philadelphia and the Clef Club for a panel and performance celebrating the work of Alvin Ailey, an American Dance icon. For the second time in Philadelphia Ballet’s history, Ailey’s iconic choreography will be performed in Dance Masterpieces. Join us for a captivating panel discussion featuring esteemed dance luminaries Angel Corella, Sylvia Waters, Antonio Douthit-Boyd, Chaya

    $20

  • The Disappointed Tourist: Ellen Harvey

    301 West High Street Gallery 301 High Street West, Glassboro, NJ, United States

    Ellen Harvey: The Disappointed Tourist Closing Event Just Added !! Artist Meet and Greet and Talk Join us for a meet and greet and artist’s talk with Ellen Harvey Saturday, March 9th 1 – 4 pm Talk begins at 3:00 pm The Disappointed Tourist is an ongoing project for which Ellen Harvey is making paintings of lost sites suggested by members of the public in response to the question: Is there a place that you would like to visit that no longer exists? This international exhibition has been traveling and growing since 2019 with 300 sites painted thus far. Painted

    Free

  • Women in Horticulture (Online)

    Mt. Cuba Center - Online 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

    In this lecture, timed to coincide with Women’s History Month, author Jenny Rose Carey gives a historic overview of American women in horticulture and landscape design. Using archival images and the words of the female horticulturists of the time, Jenny paints a picture of a movement that brought women to the forefront of the burgeoning gardening movement in the early part of the twentieth century. Jenny will discuss authors, educators, garden designers, the garden club movement, and conservationists. You might be surprised to learn that the early roots of our passion for native plants and protecting birds was alive and

    $19

  • Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve

    Studio Incamminati 1901 S 9th Street; 7th Floor, Philadelphia, United States

    Studio Incamminati and Natural Lands invite you to an exciting exhibit of original art: Gregory Blue and the Landscapes of Stroud Preserve. This special evening celebration will mark the commencement of the dazzling exhibit, which features 40+ works, large and small, inspired by Natural Lands’ Stroud Preserve and created by artist Gregory Blue over the last several years. Studio Incamminati, which will host the exhibit, has been at the forefront of the contemporary realist art movement for two decades. Founded by Nelson and Leona Shanks, it is now recognized internationally for its rigorous curriculum, accomplished instructors, and diverse outreach efforts.

    free

  • Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home 1750-1840 Preview Night

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

    Join us for a sneak preview of Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home! This exhibition features rare and artful cushions and bed covers woven by women for their dowries and households. Dating between 1750 and 1840, these textiles reflect the influence of trade and depict everything from exotic birds to Roman mosaics. The exhibition preview is free to the public with light refreshments served. RSVP online. Philadelphia, PA- This spring, step into the rural Swedish countryside of the 18th and 19th centuries when the exhibition Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home 1750-1840 opens at the American

    Free

  • Footsteps of the First People: Guided Hike + Meditation

    Belmont Plateau Parking Lot 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Start your day with a peaceful hike and meditation along the Trolley Trail! DATE Saturday, March 16 TIME 9:30 am - 11:30 am LOCATION Belmont Plateau   Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and ecotherapist/Lenape nature healer Krista Nelson for a two-mile guided hike and meditation along the Trolley Trail on Saturday, March 16 from 9:00-11:30 AM. This hike will help you rekindle your love of nature and find strength and companionship in a community of fellow nature lovers. As a sixth-generation Lenape grandmother, Krista honors the Lenape tradition of interconnectedness and reverence for nature. A Lenape language keeper, Krista is working

  • Now + Then Marketplace Pure Gold Market

    2300 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

    Now + Then Marketplace makes its South Philly debut at 2300 Arena this St. Patrick’s Day weekend with over 60 local vendors inside & out including food & alcoholic beverages from Bar 2300 Following our first large market of the season is a FREE Live musical showcase curated by local musical group Blck Teeth 7:00 pm - Dream by Dream 7:30pm - Joshua Mitchell 8:00pm - Blck Teeth w/ guest performers 9:00pm - Zach Atom b2b Billy Bevevino 10:00pm - Explotits 10:30pm- Blck Teeth

    Free

  • Creative Conversations with Guest Artist Joan Becker

    Cheltenham Center For The Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham Township, PA, 19012, United States

    What is your biggest struggle you deal with as an artist? Register Now! Guest Artist: Joan Becker. Creative Conversations series is a wonderful opportunity to meet with artists who work in various mediums and talk about the joys, struggles, questions, inspirations, and technical issues you are dealing with in your creative journey. There will be opportunities to share your work and receive sensitive and constructive feedback. This series is designed as a an exciting opportunity for artists to come together to talk and share ideas and open new pathways and perspectives.

  • To Sit and Dream

    Timdley Temple UMC 750-62 S Broad St, Philadelphia, United States

    The Opera Philadelphia Chorus, in partnership with Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Philadelphia soprano Karen Slack, performs a concert of music by Black composers centered on four choral settings of the poetry of Harlem Renaissance icon Langston Hughes. The 90-minute concert is conducted by Opera Philadelphia’s Elizabeth Braden and Theodore Thomas, Jr., Director of the Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Minister of Music at Tindley Temple, and includes compositions by Roland Carter, Christopher H. Harris, Undine Smith Moore, Rosephanye Powell, Florence Price, Michael Reid, André J. Thomas, and Nolan J. Williams, Jr. Tickets are free or pay-what-you-decide. Runtime is approximately 90 minutes

    Free and pay-what-you-decide

  • Easter Family Day at ASHM!

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

    Celebrate Easter like a Swede at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Easter Family Day! Join us on Sunday, March 24th, from 2-4 pm to experience Swedish Easter traditions. In Sweden, Easter kicks off with a trick-or-treat-like candy hunt on Maundy Thursday. Children dress up as Easter witches with long skirts, headscarves, painted red cheeks, and freckles and go from house to house, wishing people Happy Easter. At our celebration, children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Swedish Easter witches, enjoy face painting, and take part in an egg hunt! Free for members and children under 2, $10 for

    $10

  • THE MESSTHETICS AND JAMES BRANDON LEWIS

    Solar Myth 1131 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Ars Nova Workshop presents punk-jazz power trio The Messthetics, joined by fire-breathing saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, at Solar Myth on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Drummer Brendan Canty and bassist Joe Lally were the rhythm section for the iconic D.C. punk band Fugazi from its inception in 1987 to its period of hiatus in 2002. They reunited for the first time to form The Messthetics with the eclectic guitar wizard Anthony Pirog. One half of the duo Janel & Anthony, Pirog has emerged as a primary figure in the city’s out-music community. Together they’ve crafted a band approach dedicated to the

    $25

  • A Benefit Cabaret To Save Philadelphia From Climate Change

    FringeArts 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Sure, we’ve all heard about climate change, but with a little music and a little money we can save our city from what everyone is calling “the existential threat of our time!” Join Betty Smithsonian, John Jarboe, Jess Conda, Cookie Diorio, and Sam Rise March 30 at 8:30p at Fringearts for the most important benefit concert you’ll ever buy a ticket to. Part of the Miniball Festival. Welcoming all overwhelmed but concerned cabaret lovers for a sparkly intro to direct action taught by comedians, clowns, and drag queens.

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  • ARTHUR ROSS GALLERY PRESENTS DIFFICULT GRACE A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY GRAMMY-NOMINATED CELLIST SETH PARKER WOODS AT PENN LIVE ARTS

    Annenberg Public Policy Center 202 S 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Difficult Grace is a multimedia concert tour de force exploring identity, history, and personal growth featuring Grammy-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods and dancer Roderick George. The performance draws inspiration from the Great Migration, archival research, immigration, and the poetry of Kemi Alabi and Dudley Randall. Seth Parker Woods takes on multiple roles in the performance, which seamlessly blends artistic genres across music, film, spoken text, dance, and visual arts (featuring artwork by Jacob Lawrence, Barbara Earl Thomas, Zoë McLean, and Freida Abtan). The performance features music written for and with Seth by Freida Abtan, Monty Adkins, Fredrick Gifford, Nathalie Joachim,

    $18.00

  • QWANQWA

    Solar Myth 1131 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, United States

    QWANQWA SATURDAY, APRIL 13 8:00PM TICKETS Ars Nova Workshop presents a special performance by QWANQWA, a five-piece improvisatory ensemble based in Addis Ababa and dedicated to furthering Ethiopia’s unique musical traditions, on Saturday, April 13 at Solar Myth. Inspired by a shared passion for Ethiopian music, the group brings together some of the most accomplished traditional players in the country; creating a space to explore new sounds and break the rules in an otherwise conservative musical culture. QWANQWA takes its name from the Amharic word for “language,” dedicated to creating musical dialogues between cultures and the proposition that music is

    $25

  • Now + Then Marketplace Ready, Set, Bloom Market

    Star|Bolt 1936 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A curated marketplace that happens now and then highlighting artists, artisans, makers, and resellers in Philly. Indoor & outdoor, free and open to the public, and kid-friendly. Located at Star|Bolt, 1936 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, on Sunday, April 14th, from 11AM-4PM. There will be a DJ set from 5-9PM.

    Free

  • Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Sheep Shearing Day

    Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

    Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Sheep Shearing Day Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm as you tour the historic house. Check out the sights and smells of an open-hearth cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen. Stop by our demonstrators’ stalls to learn about important crafts like woodworking, basket-weaving, candle-dipping, and

    Free

  • Earth Day Fair: Live More Marketplace

    Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    On this Earth Day, we are planting the seeds of sustainability in the heart of Philadelphia. Micro-businesses, musicians, and artists are gathering at Love Park, making a special pledge to introduce one sustainable change into their businesses, promising a greener and cleaner Philly in 2024 and beyond.

    Free

  • Earth Day Pop-Up with Bario Neal & The Rittenhouse

    The Rittenhouse Hotel Mary Cassatt Tea Room at The Rittenhouse 210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us in The Rittenhouse hotel's Mary Cassatt Tea Room for an Earth Day tea blending and sustainable jewelry event in partnership with Bario Neal, Philadelphia's sustainably-made and women-owned jewelry brand. Celebrating the bounty of Mother Nature, The Rittenhouse's tea experts will host an interactive tea blending session where guests will choose from a variety of herbaceous ingredients, aromatic flowers, and spices sourced from all over the world to develop their own creations to taste and take home. While you're making tea magic, the team from Bario Neal will fit you with your own custom permanent bracelet — their Lei

    $175

  • Butterfly Conversations: Conversation with Creators and Artists

    phildelphia ethical society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Modern productions and interpretations of Madame Butterfly often aim to challenge or subvert the Orientalist and exoticist elements. Directors strive to humanize characters, avoid reinforcing stereotypes, and delve into the complexities of cross-cultural relationships while still maintaining Puccini’s masterwork. In this roundtable conversation, hear from the artists and creative team about Opera Philadelphia's new production of Madame Butterfly. Moderator: Dr. Derrell Acon, Vice President of People Operations and Inclusion Panel: Yuki Izumihara (Production Designer), Karen Chia-ling Ho (Cio Cio San), Kristen Choi (Suzuki), and Ethan Heard (Director) Part of Butterfly Conversations, Opera Philadelphia's series that aims to foster open and

    Pay What You Wish

  • WOLF EYES & MARSHALL ALLEN

    Solar Myth 1131 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Ars Nova Workshop presents the Detroit-based experimental noise duo Wolf Eyes along with the Sun Ra Arkestra’s Marshall Allen and DMHotep at Solar Myth on April 20. Formed in 1996 by Nate Young, the corrosive and blistering Wolf Eyes has mutated through a number of different forms, built around the core duo of Young and John Olson. Collaboration has been a constant throughout their quarter-century-plus history, including meetings with experimentalists like Anthony Braxton, Merzbow, Raven Chacon, and Richard Pinhas.

    $35

  • Maker Faire Philadelphia

    Cherry Street Pier, North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The 2024 Philly Maker Faire brings back talented makers/crafters/doers from Philadelphia and surrounding area. Makers will reveal their most grand work at the airy Cherry Street Pier. This fourth Philly Maker Faire returns with new makers and some returning favorites. Expect to encounter: ● Innovative demonstrations ● Interactive workshops and hands-on activities ● Design projects and entrepreneurial networking ● Engagement for all ages from K-12 and university level ● Business opportunities for local manufacturers and angel investors

    free with suggested donation

  • Philadelphia Maker Faire

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.

    $6 – $24

  • The Cosmic Foundation 1st Annual Art & Craft Market

    Cosmic cafe 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, United States

    Cosmic Cafe is hosting an Art & Craft Market on the patio. There will also be a Silent Auction benefiting The Cosmic Foundation. There will be a variety of vendors and live music all day. Local artists have donated paintings, handcrafted baskets and a wonderful children's book about rowing. for the Silent Auction. The Cosmic Foundation supports the work at the cafe assisting people with developmental disabilities to learn marketable skills that lead to meaningful employment and a fulfilling life.

    Free

  • Roxborough Art And Music Fest

    Summit Park Communities 723 Port Royal Ave, PHILADELPHIA, PA, United States

    Join us for a celebration of art and music at Roxborough's liveliest apartment complex! The Roxborough Art and Music Fest is an extraordinary fusion of local art, unique music, and community. Hosted at Summit Park Communities, this festival has something for everyone! What’s in store for you? 🖌️ Over 30 Local Art Vendors 🎸 A music stage overlooking the event featuring live music, local bands and solo artists 🎁 Art Contest and Giveaway: Participate in our local art contest or cast your vote for your favorite piece. Everyone who votes will be entered to win a one of a kind

    Free

  • reFlea Vendor Market

    1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Resource Exchange's reFlea Vendor Market is for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect event for you!

    Free

  • Candle Con 2024

    Location 215 990 Spring Garden Street, #1st floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Calling all candle lovers and Mother's Day gift shoppers! Don't miss the first ever Candle Con on Sunday, May 5th from 12:00pm – 6:00pm at Location 215 (990 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123). This is a unique marketplace featuring luxury, novelty and specialty candles, candle making workshops, wine & spirts and entertainment. Curated by All Black Everything Pop Up, an award-winning service based brand that curates commerce spaces introducing ALL nationalities to dope black businesses, shoppers will support national Black companies as well as local small businesses. It's going to be LIT! General Admission is 2 Tickets for $20:

    $2 – $20

  • Pair in Process: Opening Reception for Queer Artist Couple Jorge Caligiuri and Chris Curchin

    Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia 1620 Chancellor Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Visual artists and married couple Jorge Caligiuri and Chris Curchin began creating artwork together in 2020, forced by the pandemic to share a studio space. They have never shown their work side by side; the upcoming Hyatt Centric exhibit, Pair in Process, will be their first-ever combined exhibit, presenting their reflections on proximity and molding their respective creative processes to make space for collaboration. The InLiquid-curated exhibit, which will be on display for all of May and June, includes a body of work Curchin and Caligiuri created alongside each other.

    Free

  • Harp’N Hoedown

    BLDG39 at the Arsenal 5401 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Hoot n’ holler with music-lovers! The Lyra Society, a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural equity through access to harp education, will host an anniversary celebration Wednesday, May 15 from 6-9pm. Performances will include a live bluegrass-classical band featuring musicians from The Philadelphia Orchestra. The event will feature mini harp lessons, games, foods, libations and photo ops.

    $150

  • Now + Then Greensgrow Market

    Greensgrow Farms 2501 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia, United States

    Our first all outdoor Now + Then Marketplace of the year, taking place at the recently reopened Greensgrow Farm, that has been closed for over 2 years in Fishtown. The NKCDC is resuming activity at the farm with programming and our market is the first big event since the gates have reopened. The market is from noon to 6pm and features over 60 local vendors including food & drink. Plants vendors like Nori Plants and Greenly Plant Co will be on site selling houseplants to green up your space and La Raclette & NiniBSweets are on site with food all

    Free

  • Small Space Gardening

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Even a small yard can include native plants that fit neatly into your neighborhood style and provide ecological benefits. This class will provide practical examples of easy-to care-for colorful perennials, compact shrubs, vines, and small flowering trees that can transform your tiny bit of paradise into a beautiful and functional garden. A list of hardy native plants for sunny, shady, wet, or dry sites is included with the class. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, May 18, 2024. About the Instructor: Nancy Bell is the Education and Garden Coach Coordinator at Gateway Garden Center

    $29

  • Nurture with Nature: Memory Pockets

    Nature's Sanctuary at Laurel Hill West 340 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, United States

    Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Through activities that combine plant materials with eco-mindfulness and creative tools, the workshops in this therapeutic horticulture series explore the five senses to support connection with ourselves, one another, and the natural environment of Nature’s Sanctuary, Laurel Hill’s native plant garden and green burial area. Sessions are led by Kate Irvine, a trained horticulturist and mixed media artist with a certificate in Horticultural Therapy, joined by guest speakers. Participants are invited to attend one, some, or all of the sessions.

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  • Expand Renewable Energy in our Community: Clean Energy Co-op

    Zoom, Online Only

    Learn how you can help expand renewable energy in our community. The Clean Energy Co-op takes the lead by expanding renewable energy through a collective investment model. A new solar installation is planned for the roof of Weavers Way Co-op in Germantown by using this collective investment model. Learn how you can make this project a reality.

  • SCREENING: “Out There: A National Parks Story” – Philadelphia Premiere

    Philadelphia Film Center 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for the exclusive Philadelphia premiere of Out There: A National Parks Story, a feature-length documentary following a 10,000 mile road trip through the U.S. national parks to tell the stories of the incredible people within them. This is an evening celebrating national parks, generational stewardship, and an ode to the open road. After an award-winning film festival run and private screenings at institutions including The Explorer’s Club and Pixar, filmmaker Brendan Hall and Philly native composer/songwriter Elizabeth P.W. present a special screening of the film, honoring the preservation of public lands through music and storytelling. In their post-film

  • FRIEDAcommunity Movie Night – Little Girl

    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    FRIEDAcommunity & Alliance Française welcome you to Soirée Cinéma Français (French Movie Night) on Wednesday May 22nd for Little Girl. The touching portrait of eight-year-old Sasha, who questions her gender and in doing so, evokes the sometimes disturbing reactions of a society that is still invested in a biological boy-girl way of thinking. Little girl (French: Petite Fille) Genre: Documentary Release date: September 17, 2021 (USA) Director: Sébastien Lifshitz Language: French / English subtitles Running time: 1 h 28 min WEDNESDAY 5/22/2024 5:30 pm – Pre-film dinner 6:30 pm – Film screening PRICE: FRIEDAcommunity & Alliance Française Members $25 (service

    $15 – $70

  • FRIEDAcommunity Pasta Workshop & Dinner

    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join Gabriella, Anthony and David for a fun evening of pasta making followed by dinner at FRIEDA. Some attendees may choose to do (1) the pasta workshop followed by dinner, or (2) join for dinner only (no workshop). This evening is divided into 2 parts. A small group (up to 14) will participate in a pasta workshop. Attendees will learn with a demonstration by the FRIEDA team how to make the pasta dough. Afterwards the participants will move to workstations to make pasta, and ravioli with various fillings. They will not only learn through this hands-on workshop but also be

    $15 – $70

  • Henbo Henning – Opening reception

    FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    FRIEDAcommunity is proud to announce the show A closer look by Brooklyn based Tattooist/ Artist Henbo Henning. Join us and the artist on Friday, June 7, First Friday, during the opening reception from 6pm to 8pm. Henbo Henning is a tattooist, illustrator, animator, and painter. His work is heavily influenced by Traditional and Japanese tattooing. Henning’s world is inhabited with strange creatures: octopuses, polliwogs, axolotls, monsters great and small, real or fictional. These imaginary characters come alive whether on a piece of paper, skin, canvas, textile, wall, or on a screen. Henbo Henning’s creative work straddles the design and art worlds.

  • Art for the Cash Poor

    1400 - 1500 N American Street 1400 -1500 North American Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us at Art for the Cash Poor 2024! Saturday, June 8th • 12-6pm 1400 + 1500 block of N American Street, Philadelphia PA We’ll be joined by over 100 local artists and craftspeople selling a variety of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and more, all priced at $250 or less! This free, family-friendly arts festival is a treasured annual event, and we can’t wait ‘til June 8! All proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. Learn more and RSVP at inliquid.org/aftcp

    Free

  • West Park Arts Fest

    West Fairmount Park South Concourse Drive (entrance near 42nd and Parkside Avenue) between East Memorial Hall Drive and 41st Street in West Fairmount Park., Philadelphia, United States

    The West Park Cultural Center in conjunction with the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Mural Arts Philadelphia are excited to present the 12th Annual West Park Arts Festival! A Day of FREE Performances & Activities for the Entire Family! This free event will feature live music and dance on two stages, storytelling, and special events for children. All ages will enjoy artist installations, art making activities, the guided trolley tour and browsing the many art, craft and food vendors. Come join the fun. Live Music Dance Performances Art Making Activities for All Ages Historical Trolley Tours Heritage Storytelling Food Vendors Who's

    Free

  • reCreate Gallery Summer Reception

    1800 N American St 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The reCreate gallery features local artists & makers who incorporate various forms of sustainability & material reuse into their creative process. The gallery is free and open to the public during our retail hours by design, so that the works & wares are seen by a diverse range of customers & donors, inspiring them to make meaningful connections between what they buy, make, and do in their everyday lives. Come be inspired by this Summer’s group exhibition, featuring over 20 creative re•users!

    Free

  • GENERATE MUSIC (World Premiere) – PRISM Quartet with Ursula Rucker, Tyshawn Sorey, David Gilmore, David Krakauer, Diane Monroe, and Susan Watts.

    world cafe live 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    GENERATE MUSIC A new body of work exploring the ties between Black and Jewish Americans “There are formal and cultural qualities that Black and Jewish musical traditions share in relation to their folk roots and their roles in community, from dance music to ritual to the use of virtuosic improvisation.”—Helen Haynes, Curator “Generate Music’s artists create a new way of meeting in this tumultuous era—a reflection of our multifaceted and beautiful humanity.”—Matthew Levy, PRISM Quartet — CURATED BY PRISM Quartet & Helen Haynes EIGHT NEW WORKS BY Yotam Haber, David Krakauer, Myra Melford & Erica Hunt, Diane Monroe, Ursula Rucker,

    $10 – $35

  • WALK THE CITY’S EDGE: CHERRY STREET PIER TOWARDS GRAFFITI PIER

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join artist & Walk Around Philadelphia organizer JJ Tiziou to walk a short segment of the city’s perimeter from Cherry Street Pier past Penn Treaty Park and towards Graffiti Pier. This is a 2-3 hour / 5-6 mile out & back experience and will proceed in any weather. After the walk we can continue the conversation at Cherry Street Pier’s beer garden if you’d like! Learn more & RSVP at http://www.WalkAroundPhiladelphia.org

    Free

  • Green Burial: Sustainability After Life

    Laurel Hill West, Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

    Have you considered sustainability after life? Join us to explore an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial. Hear from Emily Maroni, the Friends of Green Burial PA; Laurel Hill's senior horticulturist, Gregg Tepper; and Tom Cavanaugh, Laurel Hill; to learn about sustainable burial practices and how the green burial areas are nurtured as local habitats, benefiting ecosystems and the community. Tour Bala Green's native plants and take home one for your own garden! for an enlightening panel discussion and guided tour, where experts will discuss sustainable burial practices and how these sites can benefit local ecosystems and the community. Schedule of

    $10 – $15

  • Ecosystems and Plant Communities

    Ecosystems and Plant Communities
    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Explore the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. This program takes place three Thursdays: 6/13 through 6/27 (Rain Date: Thursday, July 11). Lunch included for days 1 and 2, which take place at Mt. Cuba Center. The third class consists of a field

    $369

  • Dedication ceremony for Coleman’s bas-relief at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia

    National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

    The William T. Coleman, Jr. Foundation will honor the legacy of William T. Coleman, Jr., with a private dedication ceremony. This event celebrates the permanent display of Coleman’s bas-relief at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Crafted by renowned international artist Zenos Frudakis, the sculpture stands as the first memorial in Philadelphia to commemorate the distinguished African American Civil Rights Attorney and Cabinet Officer. The initial founders of the Foundation are the Coleman family, Dilworth Paxson LLP law firm, Independence Blue Cross, PECO Energy Company, and the Raynier Foundation. Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 12 to ensure we can prepare

  • Juneteenth Dinner

    Awbury Arboretum 2 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us at Awbury Arboretums Francis Cope House on Wednesday June, 19th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm to celebrate the legacy of Juneteenth! Come celebrate and learn about the history of Juneteenth and the continued fight for liberation. The evening will consist of a Q&A led by Germantown Infohub's Rasheed Ajamu with speakers Gwen Ragsdale of the Lest We Forget Slavery Museum, journalist Cassie Owens, and Juneteenth Festival Founder Cornelia Swinson! Following the talk, Chef Gail will provide a delicious meal inspired by the Juneteenth era infused with a rich history of Black culture! And to close out the evening, multi-dimensional

  • Philly Juneteenth Celebration Featuring: Dr. Leonard & Rosalind Jeffries (Wednesday June 19, 2024 5pm-9pm at The Rotunda )

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

    A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Family Fun, Guest Speakers, Fashion & Talent Showcase Vendors,Food, EDUTAINMENT Hosted: Bigga Dre "Amun Sen Hotep Re" Over 60 years, first begining as individuals and later in marriage, Dr. Rosalind and Leonard Jeffries have began their Great and Majestic Walk with African Peoples and our Great Culture. Their Walk has spanded more than 25 African Countries and Hundreds of African Leaders and at the same time they were instrumental in fusing the African American Experience with their African Continental Experience ! 1865 people were not interested in immigration into the United States. In fact, the United States

    Donation

  • Henbo Henning Artist Talk

    FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a conversation with Henbo Henning in a more intimate and relaxed setting. Following the talk, dinner will be served allowing for more discussion with the artist and among guests.   A talk with Henbo Henning Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Talk: 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Dinner: served at 7:00pm Format: at FRIEDA, 320 Walnut Street Fee: Talk&Dinner for Member: $25 (service and tax included) Talk&Dinner for Guests: $35 (service and tax included) Talk&Dinner for Guests “30 or under”: $15 (service and tax included) Menu *** Beet & goat cheese salad Quinoa salad *** Chickpeas & apricot tagine (vegan) Rice pilaf (vegan) Roasted vegetables

  • Ecosystems and Plant Communities

    Ecosystems and Plant Communities
    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Explore the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. This program takes place three Thursdays: 6/13 through 6/27 (Rain Date: Thursday, July 11). Lunch included for days 1 and 2, which take place at Mt. Cuba Center. The third class consists of a field

    $369

  • Midsommarfest

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

    Join us on June 22nd for ASHM’s Midsommarfest! Midsommar is one of Sweden’s most important holidays and a day to rejoice in the coming of summer at a time when daylight is at its longest. Following tradition, Swedes decorate with greenery and flowers as they sing songs and dance around the maypole, celebrating the start of the summer with family and friends. Hoist the maypole at ASHM’s Midsommarfest this year! The event is fun for the entire family with traditional Swedish food, live music provided by the Last Chance duo, and games and activities. Flower crowns and refreshments will be

    $10

  • Ecosystems and Plant Communities

    Ecosystems and Plant Communities
    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Explore the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. This program takes place three Thursdays: 6/13 through 6/27 (Rain Date: Thursday, July 11). Lunch included for days 1 and 2, which take place at Mt. Cuba Center. The third class consists of a field

    $369

  • 10th Annual Brews & Bites

    Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, United States

    On June 29, the 10th annual Brews & Bites twilight tasting event at Pennsbury Manor will kick off the Independence Day holiday week. Held al fresco at the idyllic riverfront home of Pennsylvania’s founder William Penn, this fundraiser features local beer tasting, food trucks, and live music by classic rock /motown band August. Historic Highlights: 17th century beer brewing demonstrations by brewers in period attire Tastings of three historic recipe beers made by Pennsbury’s Brewing Club: Gulielma Penn's Apple Beer March Beer (peas and oatmeal give this a brew a wheat beer vibe) Pepper & Coriander Spiced Beer (a dark

  • Phantastic Phibers Opening Reception

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Opening reception for exhibition running July 5-28. Cherry Street Pier Resident Bonnie MacAllister (Studio 16) juried an open call to find fellow Philly artists working in non-traditional fibers. Phantastic Phibers creates an atmosphere of industrial, fiber optic, hyperbolic, puppetry, soft sculpture, no waste weaving, and non traditional textiles. The exhibition transports the pier into a nautilus full of suspended materials including recycled electronics and bicycle parts, a nine foot tunnel, a series of birds, a cursed sweater, a quilt poem, enormous weavings, a tower of electrical cord baskets, giant fish, deconstructed silks, and sea monsters. Two and three dimensional work

    Free

  • Capturing the Surreal

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

    Capturing the Surreal highlights the work of three artists inventing bright and new realities. Vibrant, color-forward, and an explosion of energy, each artist’s work is a commentary on society that begins with the question: what is real and what isn’t? Through photography, artificial reality, and animation, the artists evoke dream-like fantasies that intertwine their lived experiences with their interaction between the physical and the virtual world. Immersive and powerful, their work dives into a space of light and color that threads humorous narratives of the visually and conceptually surreal. Kelli Williams and Charmaine Caire bring puppets, dolls, and figurines to

    Free

  • Recklessly Optimistic by Adrian Hatfield – Opening Reception

    Chimaera Gallery 3502 Scotts Lane #2113, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Adrian Hatfield makes work addressing his anxiety about our current environmental crisis, balanced by hope that humanity can rise to meet the challenge. The paintings convey those experiences in tension: dread, splendor, joy, terror, wonder and the absurdity of human inaction. Their iconography samples and ?recombines elements from art history, scientific illustration, pop culture and satire, with a goal of existing somewhere between a requiem, a science fiction fever dream, and a call-to-arms. Opening Reception: Saturday, July 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Closing Reception: Saturday, August 31, 6-8:30 p.m. Gallery Hours: Saturdays 12-4 p.m., or by appointment chimaeragallery.com hello@chimaeragallery.com 3502 Scotts Lane,

    Free

  • Free Craft Fair and Textile Family Day

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

    Join us for a free Craft Fair and Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Inspired by the textiles of the Swedish Folk Weavings exhibition, vendors will demonstrate and sell their handcrafts of all kinds in our craft fair held in our outdoor tent. Light lunch fare, snacks, and baked goods will also be available for purchase. Bring your family and try out different textile crafts like stitching and weaving through fun activities in our galleries and check out brand new craft kits available in the Museum Shop! If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum

    Free

  • Landscapes on the Edge of Abstraction II

    Save the Date! Meet Philadelphia artist, Deborah Zuchman at @bennascafe Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 2-4pm. Deborah was an Art Demonstration Teacher and taught in the Philadelphia Public Schools for thirty-five years. She also worked as a Project Manager for the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for several years. Zuchman paints en plein air and from her imagination. She explores the fine line between landscape and abstraction. Show runs from July 1 through July 31, 2024. #bennas

  • Landscapes on the Edge of Abstraction II

    Benna's Cafe 1236 S 8th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Meet Philadelphia artist, Deborah Zuchman at @bennascafe (at the corner of *th & Wharton Sts.) Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 2-4pm. Deborah was an Art Demonstration Teacher and taught in the Philadelphia Public Schools for thirty-five years. She also worked as a Project Manager for the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for several years. Zuchman paints en plein air and from her imagination. She explores the fine line between landscape and abstraction. Show runs from July 1 through July 31, 2024. BENNA'S CAFE OPEN 7 DAYS MONDAY - FRIDAY 7AM - 2 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 8 AM - 2 PM

  • Profs & Pints Philadelphia: How We’re Watched

    Black Squirrel Club 1049 Sarah Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “How We’re Watched,” on the long history and chilling future of the surveillance of faces and bodies, with Sharrona Pearl, associate professor of bioethics and history at Drexel University and author of Do I Know You? From Face Blindness to Superrecognition. Many of us associate facial recognition technology with sci fi depictions of a dystopian future. The reality, however, is that technology intended to track our faces and bodies has already been with us for a very long time. Learn about the fascinating and fraught history of biometric surveillance, and where it might be headed,

    $13.50 – $17

  • Smörgåsbeer

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

    Spend a gorgeous summer evening at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park enjoying regional and international beers alongside Swedish-inspired eats! SmörgåsBeer party-goers can play trivia and lawn games as well as a traditional Swedish “tipsrunda” or quiz walk through the museum. There is no better way to pass a summer evening than tasting new beers, ciders and more, challenging friends to unique games, and dancing the night away to great music. Amazing prizes will also be raffled throughout the evening to support the museum. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. A discounted designated driver

    $29

  • Rembrandt Beer at Pennsbury Manor

    Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, United States

    Quakers Behaving Badlye Brewing Co., Pennsbury Manor's historic brew club, will be demonstrating a recipe for “Rembrandt beer,” which was created to approximate the shade of beer that Rembrandt depicted in “The Prodigal Son in the Tavern." This event is perfect for art enthusiasts and beer lovers alike! Who said a Dutch Golden Age painting and beer don't go together? Please note that this event is for demonstration purchases only. We do not give out samples of the beer. Admission is purchased at the door. $9 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), and $5 for kids (12 and under) This

    $5 – $12

  • Philadelphia Folk Festival

    Old Pool Farm 1323 Salford Station Rd, Harleysville, PA

    The Philadelphia Folk Festival, presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, continues its storied tradition with the triumphant return to the historic Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania. Promising a weekend of exceptional music, community, and culture, the Festival invites attendees to join in the celebration from August 16th to 18th. Ticket sales are ongoing at folkfest.org.

  • Crayfish Party!

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

    Summer means spending time in nature, getting together with friends and family, and of course, putting on funny hats and bibs to eat crayfish! What, you have never tasted a crayfish or decorated your outdoor space with red crustaceans and paper lanterns? Well, the Swedes would say you are missing out on one of the most enjoyable traditions of summer: Crayfish Party! Please join us on the Museum’s stunning terrace overlooking FDR Park for a crayfish dinner on Friday, August 16th to experience our take on the Swedish crayfish tradition! Enjoy a buffet of crayfish and Swedish meatballs, along side

    $60 – $70

  • A New World of Peace Concert

    Church of Holy Trinity 1920 Walnut Ave 1920 Walnut Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    This free concert presents the powerful, meditative music and poetry of Indian composer and spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy, artfully arranged and conducted by British musician Sahadeva Torpy and performed by an international ensemble of musicians and singers. The concert is offered to celebrate hope, harmony and the interconnectedness of all life, transcending the boundaries of politics, culture and creed. Where better to reaffirm this vision than in Philadelphia – the city of brotherly love that Sri Chinmoy hailed as the ‘spiritual capital of America’. Free admission. Tickets required - visit newworldofpeace.com or call 215-383-3663.

    Free

  • Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

    Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us during fall migration season and practice your wildlife photography with a seasoned professional. In this series of walks through the Morris Arboretum & Garden’s Wetland, you will have the opportunity to practice the basics of digital wildlife photography and learn ways of applying manual setting adjustments in the field. Instructor Troy Bynum is a naturalist and wildlife photographer located in the Philadelphia area. Learn more on Troy’s photography page, TB Wildlife Photography on Facebook and Instagram. Bring your camera and wear shoes that are good for walking off-path. Option to select date and pricing for a single session, or receive a

  • The Purple Tour – Daybreaker

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This election year, we’re bringing dance parties to polling places around the country for our biggest tour in Daybreaker history: 50 events in 15 states. When we return to Philly for the second time on this tour, we’re bringing the only party that matters. Uniting Red, Blue, and everything in between at Cherry St. Pier, a gorgeous reflection of Philadelphia today — creative, diverse, historic, adaptable, and inspired, for a celebration of unity and joyful remembrance that we have the power here. This is how we get the future we’re dreaming of — hand-in-hand, eye-to-eye. Let’s work together to get

    $10 – $30

  • Holistic Quantum Activation Art Expo

    Vox Populi 319 N 11th Street, Third Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Holistic Quantum Activation Art Expo Friday, Sept 20, 2024 7 PM Vox Populi 319 North 11th Street #3 Philadelphia, PA 19107 As we approach the Autumnal equinox, a time of new beginnings and energetic transformations, we invite you to embark on a spiritual journey unlocking ancient wisdom and divine technologies. Join us in awakening the Holistic Quantum Activation™ art expo! This event features Philadelphia's most Cosmic Creatives advancing Bioresonant Architectures, promoting Energetic Grid Work, providing Transformative Mystical Initiations and ushering in the Golden Age of Quantum Consciousness. Will you join us on this sacred mission? Divine souls who are interested in the biggest parody

    Free

  • Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

    Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us during fall migration season and practice your wildlife photography with a seasoned professional. In this series of walks through the Morris Arboretum & Garden’s Wetland, you will have the opportunity to practice the basics of digital wildlife photography and learn ways of applying manual setting adjustments in the field. Instructor Troy Bynum is a naturalist and wildlife photographer located in the Philadelphia area. Learn more on Troy’s photography page, TB Wildlife Photography on Facebook and Instagram. Bring your camera and wear shoes that are good for walking off-path. Option to select date and pricing for a single session, or receive a

  • Author Event: The Ballad of Roy Benavidez

    Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St, Science & Wellness Dept., Room 202, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cost: FREE Room 108 University of Pennsylvania historian William Sturkey will discuss his latest book, which tells the dramatic life of Vietnam War hero Roy Benavidez, revealing how Hispanic Americans have long shaped US history, from "a major new voice lyrical powers as a biographer” (David W. Blight) In May 1968, while serving in Vietnam, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez led the rescue of a reconnaissance team surrounded by hundreds of enemy soldiers. He saved the lives of at least eight of his comrades that day in a remarkable act of valor that left him permanently disabled. Awarded the Medal of

    Free

  • Delaware River Festival

    Penn's Landing

    Connecting both the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts, join us for an annual event that features family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning opportunities. Whether you want to enjoy free ferry rides, museum visits, pedal boat opportunities, face painting, or scavenger hunts, there is something for everyone.

  • Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

    Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us during fall migration season and practice your wildlife photography with a seasoned professional. In this series of walks through the Morris Arboretum & Garden’s Wetland, you will have the opportunity to practice the basics of digital wildlife photography and learn ways of applying manual setting adjustments in the field. Instructor Troy Bynum is a naturalist and wildlife photographer located in the Philadelphia area. Learn more on Troy’s photography page, TB Wildlife Photography on Facebook and Instagram. Bring your camera and wear shoes that are good for walking off-path. Option to select date and pricing for a single session, or receive a

  • Darksome Art & Craft Market: Every Day is Halloween

    Mount Moriah Cemetery 6201 Kingsessing Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    On Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., join us for the 5th annual “Every Day is Halloween'' market presented by Darksome Art & Craft Market and hosted at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Rain date: October 6th. Limited free parking is available at 6201 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142. Darksome Art & Craft Market has curated an outdoor Halloween shopping experience in the most unusual of venues. 100 weird and spooky, local and out of state artists will be gracing the grounds of historic Mount Moriah Cemetery, where you can shop with vendors such as Gravestone Girls, Witchy

    $29

  • Open Studio Party

    The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour
    Pandemic Design Studio 908 Dekalb St, Bridgeport, P, United States

    Join us on October 5th from 6 to 10 PM for an Open Studio Party at Pandemic Design Studio located just outside of Philly, in Bridgeport, PA. Cocktail Attire preferred and there will be light food / drink and music. Pandemic design Studio and owner, David Rozek, is know for creating Philly's most iconic green wall system, The Node Wall Planter which graced this year's Flower Show Entrance. Come check out our 10' sculptural living column, crazy cool vintage industrial lighting installations, and of course, the shop space and production facility where its all made!

    Free

  • Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum

    Wildlife Photography Walks with Troy Bynum
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us during fall migration season and practice your wildlife photography with a seasoned professional. In this series of walks through the Morris Arboretum & Garden’s Wetland, you will have the opportunity to practice the basics of digital wildlife photography and learn ways of applying manual setting adjustments in the field. Instructor Troy Bynum is a naturalist and wildlife photographer located in the Philadelphia area. Learn more on Troy’s photography page, TB Wildlife Photography on Facebook and Instagram. Bring your camera and wear shoes that are good for walking off-path. Option to select date and pricing for a single session, or receive a

  • A Book a Day’s “Community Voices” Fundraiser

    The Study at University City 20 South 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 20 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for an evening of inspiration, impact, and community conversation at A Book a Day's “Community Voices” Fundraiser! 🗓️ Date: October 10, 2024 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 Location: The Study, 20 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 🎟️ Early bird tickets available for $95 until September 14. Regular pricing $125 after September 15. A Book a Day proudly presents "Community Voices," a fundraiser celebrating the power of community, storytelling, and art to promote creative learning and lifelong curiosity among children in diverse and underserved communities. What to Expect: Community Dialogue: Beloved children’s book author Thembi

    Free

  • SustainPHL

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready to join the sustainability movement in Philly at the annual SustainPHL Awards – a vibrant celebration of local changemakers and visionaries making a true impact in our city! 🌱 Connect with influential sustainability leaders, network with like-minded individuals and discover the coolest visionaries in Philadelphia. What to Expect: 🍽️ Savor local cuisine and drinks 🎤 Be inspired by the stories of Philadelphia's changemakers 🏆 Witness the live announcement of award recipients, who will receive beautiful reclaimed wooden trophies 👗 Dress code: Cocktail Attire recommended. 🎟️ Tickets: General Admission ($80 Early Bird; $90 after 9/20) 🍴 Heavy hors d’oeuvres

    Free

  • AAMP Family Fun Day: History is Alive! Sojourner Truth Storytime

    Wayne Art Center Pottery Sale
    African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    On October 13, 2024, from 1 to 3 PM, get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we step into history with the legendary Sojourner Truth! Start your visit off by meeting Sojourner in the Conversations Gallery 2 at 1 PM for a Black History pop quiz game. Stop by the front desk and grab your materials for the scavenger hunt to uncover clues hidden throughout the museum’s galleries. At 2 PM, we invite our youngest guests and their families to gather in the Jack T. Franklin Auditorium for an electrifying storytime. Listen and learn as Sojourner delivers a dramatic reading

    Included with Admission

  • The Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents: ‘Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection: Tracing Families in Social Services Records

    Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Updated Event Description: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, is excited to share the archive exhibit, ‘Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection: Tracing Families in Social Services Records’. The exhibit, organized by genealogists Katy Bodenhorn Barnes and Valerie-Anne Lutz, reveals the stories of families who received assistance from local charities and social services in the 1800s. Dive into the archives of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in this free public event to learn about how these records can answer important social questions about 19th-century Pennsylvania families and social issues.

    Free

  • Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland

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

    Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland Preview Night, Thursday, October 17, 2024 5-8pm Celebrate Finnish culture at this sneak preview of Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland! The act of taking a sauna is an inherent part of Finnish culture. Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland explores the Finnish sauna tradition with a model sauna and sauna objects as well as stories, photos, and videos shared with us from home and abroad. To celebrate the exhibit, ASHM will host the Finlandia Foundation National's performer of the year, Miska Kajanus! Miska is a Finnish-American actor, comedian, musician, and

    Free

  • Midnight Pasta Co. Pasta Shaping Class

    Bok Building 821 Dudley Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a pasta shaping party with Natalia Lepore Hagan of Midnight Pasta Company! You'll learn how to turn homemade pasta dough into a variety of beautiful shapes, then be able to take your fresh pasta home to turn it into a feast. Tickets are $50 per person.

    Free

  • Bok Open Studios

    Bok Building 821 Dudley Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    BOK OPEN STUDIOS - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024 FROM 5-9PM Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse inside Bok and meet over 100 businesses, artists, and community organizations during this season’s Open Studios, a free & family-friendly event. (PHILADELPHIA) — SEPTEMBER 25 2024 — Fall into inspiration at Bok! Bok’s popular bi-annual event, Open Studios, returns on Friday, October 18th from 5-9PM. You’re invited to explore all nine floors of the building while you shop and sip with the artists, makers, and small businesses who work at Bok, the largest concentration of creative businesses in Philadelphia. This free, family-friendly event welcomes you into

    Free

  • Nichos

    Esperanza Arts Center presents NICHOS WORLD PREMIERE Tanaquil Márquez | Ximena Violante | Calo Rosa October 17-27, 2024 What is the cultural essence that endures in Mexican identity? Tanaquil Márquez , Ximena Violante, and Calo Rosa present NICHOS, a multidisciplinary theater creation that traces the evolution of Mexican culture through 500 years of conquest, colonization, exile, assimilation, and cross-cultural generations. Poetic, humorous, and painful, Nichos is an epic play, celebrating Mexico’s complexities, color, and magic. Inspired by interviews and oral histories from the Philadelphia migrant community and their respective families in Mexico, Nichos explores the question, “When one leaves their

    $60

  • Voter Registration at InLiquid Gallery

    About the event: One PA is joining InLiquid Gallery for one final push to get Philadelphians registered to vote! Join us on Saturday October 19th from 12p – 6p to register to vote, enjoy light refreshments, and get a first look at InLiquid’s newest exhibition The Voice of The People. This exhibition highlights work by InLiquid Member Artists that are creating pieces about the current political landscape in our country. All participating artists have unique voices and perspectives on how this landscape affects them, their lives, and their loved ones. We’re partnering with One PA, an organization that has been

    Free

  • RECIPE FOR RESILIENCE: The COVID1619 Project

    Mount Airy Art Garage (MAAG) 7054 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Come join us for Refreshments, Screening, Panel Discussion. The event will feature a powerful documentary series that explores the intersection of COVID-19 and systemic racism as experienced by frontline workers and organizers. Filmmakers: Nikki Harmon, Lois Moses, Eboni Zamani & Melissa Beatriz

  • Gallery Talk with Artist and Juror Scott Noel

    Wayne Art Center 413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne, P, United States

    Scott Noel will share his experience with the work selected for The Figure: Portraiture & Narrative on view at Wayne Art Center as well as discuss the work in Eternal Recurrence, a solo exhibition of Noel's large figure compositions on display through November 16, 2024.

  • Materialize

    Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    About the Exhibition: Da Vinci Art Alliance is proud to partner with Craft Movie Club to present “Materialize,” an exhibition that showcases sixteen artists, all working in their chosen material of ceramics, wood, fiber, metal and glass to respond to James Whale’s 1933 classic, “The Invisible Man.” In the film, scientist Jack Griffin uses an extraction from an obscure flower—originally used to bleach textiles—to render himself invisible. How, “Materialize” asks, do the artists on display mirror the scientist at the heart of the film? How do they manipulate the natural world to transform their raw materials into powerful, symbolic objects?

    Free

  • Flourish

    Chimaera Gallery 3502 Scotts Lane #2113, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Flourish, a solo art experience featuring emerging artist Tahirah Coleman at her debut solo exhibition. Featuring a curated selection of her latest works, blooming with themes of growth and renewal. Each piece reflects a journey of transformation using floral imagery to symbolize personal and emotional development. This show highlights her unique perspective and innovative approach to art. Tahirah’s vibrant colors and intricate details invite viewers to witness and engage with her unique vision of growth. Dive into her dynamic compositions and discover the fresh, imaginative vision of a promising new talent in the art scene.

    Free

  • Owl Howl

    Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

    Many people have heard an owl, but few have ever seen one. Mt. Cuba’s varied landscapes and topography provide the ideal habitats for three of Delaware’s native owl species – the barred, great horned, and Eastern screech – and winter is the best time to spot them roosting in our trees. Owls are nocturnal so join us as we search for them just after dusk. Following a brief introductory lecture, we’ll head into the garden and listen for their unique calls. Dress for the weather. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

    $29

  • Riverwards Chapbook Series Release Party

    2046 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 2046 N Front St, Philadelphia, United States

    On November 8, 2024 from 7 to 9 PM, The Head & The Hand (H&H Books) will be hosting a release party at american grammar for the publication of three chapbooks as the finale to its 2023-2024 Riverwards Arts & Letters Series. These chapbooks are visual-literary collaborations between artist Manuela Guillén and poet Pthalo, artist Nora E Luks and poet Mary Zhou, and artist Rushawn Stanley, or “Scum Lizard,” and poet Gabriel Ramirez. We'll celebrate with readings, artist talks, refreshments, prints and books for sale, live music from Universal Rhythm, and MORE!

    Free

  • A DVAA Screening of “The Invisible Man” (1933)

    Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us at DVAA for a special screening of James Whale’s 1933 classic “The Invisible Man”. Popcorn and candy will be provided at the event. DVAA uses art to connect people and build collective resilience in spaces across Greater Philadelphia. Please consider a donation of $10 to support this event and more like it! About the Movie: While researching a new drug, Dr. Jack Griffin stumbles on a potion that can make him invisible. When he reveals his new ability to his old mentor and his fiancée, it's clear that a side effect of the potion is insanity. Jack goes

    Free

  • The Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Peopling Pennsylvania: Exploring Irish Ancestors

    Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Historical Society of Pennsylvania continues its ground-breaking, in-depth series Peopling Pennsylvania in its next and final installment, presenting the journey of one Irish family that emigrated to western Pennsylvania as part of a chain migration between 1825 and 1845. Discover the meticulous research connecting siblings and their descendants, tracing their roots back to County Tyrone. This genealogical exploration is featured programming during HSP’s yearlong celebration of 200 years of documented history. Certified Genealogist and co-editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly Mary Kircher Roddy, presents these finding and their context and shares research strategies for family historians with Irish

    Free

  • Made at Bok Market

    BOK Building - West Gym 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, United States +1 more

    Made@Bok hosts Markets in the Bok Building in South Philly featuring dozens of artists that have made Bok home for their creative careers. The Markets will have food trucks outside, Bok Bar on the stunning auditorium stage and a Gymnasium filled with fine arts and people to connect and shop directly with the artists. Come sip, shop and get into that Holiday cheer with finding the perfect gift for your loved one- or you! Free and open to the public! PAYG

    Free

  • WILD FOOD FORAGING WALK WITH LADY DANNI

    Land Health Native Plant Nursery

    Learn how to gather free medicine and food from many of Philly's wild plants with the wise and wonderful Lady Danni. Lady Danni (she/her/crone) calls herself a good lady forager. She is a crafter of herbals helping people reconnect with the healing power of nature and explores the edible and medicinal qualities of the "plants formerly known as weeds." She hosts urban foraging tours in Philadelphia, often as part of Wild Foodies of Philly, and she is an advocate for urban green spaces, community gardens and land sovereignty. She, along with seven other farmers and urban gardeners comprise the Painted

  • Closing Reception

    Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    November Closing "Come on out to celebrate the closing of our November exhibitions with an artist talks on Colin Pezzano’s “Materialize” and Sammy Kovnat’s “Finding Healing in the Remnants”. Join us Sunday, November 17 from 12 - 2 PM at 704 Catharine Street! Learn more about the exhibitions at davinciartalliance.org.

    Free

  • Taste of Fairmount

    Founders Hall at Girard College 2101 South College Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Calling all food lovers! 🍽️ The Taste of Fairmount is BACK November 21st from 6-9 PM at Girard College's Founder's Hall! Join the 25th Anniversary Edition of one of Philly’s most awaited culinary events! What's on the Menu? ✨ Signature dishes - the best mouth-watering creations from 15+ neighborhood restaurants & bars. ✨ Unlimited drinks - beer, wine, and specialty crafted cocktails you'll want to sip and savor! ✨ Vote on the best dish, drink, dessert, and more! ✨ Exclusive raffle - win local goods and services! ✨ Every ticket sold strengthens the Fairmount Community Development Corporation’s efforts to beautify our neighborhood, empower local businesses,

  • Hand Turkey Plush Workshop!

    915 Spring Garden St 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Craft a Classic with a Cozy Twist! 🧡🖐️🦃🤎 Celebrate the season with THECOLORG's Hand Turkey Plush Workshop, where creativity meets nostalgia! Inspired by the classic hand-traced turkey, this workshop lets you design your own fabric and sew your very own plush turkey friend, perfect for Thanksgiving decor or as a fun seasonal gift. Open to all skill levels and ages, this hands-on session is a cozy way to kick off the holiday spirit with family and friends. 🏡💟 🧵What’s Included: -All materials provided: fabric, materials for designing & decorating, stuffing, and more -Guidance from an experienced artist -Mix of hand

    $15

  • A Bit of the Arts

    A Bit of the Arts
    Twentieth Century Club 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Join us for A Bit of the Arts at the Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne, PA! Held the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, this two-day event features over 35 artists and vendors showcasing a wide range of fine arts and crafts. In addition to the vendors, there will be live musicians and a student gallery highlighting emerging talents. This year’s event takes place on Friday November 29th, 4-8 pm & Saturday, November 30th, 10am - 4pm. Enjoy delicious food provided by a Lansdowne favorite, Camellia Coffee House, as you peruse the artwork and find unique, handcrafted pieces perfect for holiday