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  • Ollie Owl’s Wild Bird Egg Hunt

    ChesLen Preserve 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, Pennsylvania

    Kids, bring your favorite adult and spend the morning with some outdoor playtime at Ollie Owl’s NaturePlayGround. Chickens aren’t the only birds who lay eggs. In fact, all birds lay eggs—even owls, like Ollie. Visit Ollie Owl’s NaturePlayGround at ChesLen Preserve for a self-guided, egg-cellent scavenger hunt. Look for nests and eggs along the trails and the playground space. Peer closely and see if you can figure out what birds they belong to. Enjoy a snack and craft to fit the theme. Families with young children (ages 18 months to 5 years) are invited to attend these nature discovery events

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Speakn’ Trane and Sylvie’s Love

    Two Locals Brewing 3675 Market Street, #Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Movie Mondays—a monthly gathering every 2nd Monday celebrating innovative Black filmmakers! In April, we’re celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month with Eugene Ashe's Sylvie's Love and Anyabwile Love's Speakn' Trane (local short). Following the program, culture writer, John Morrison will be in conversation with Anyabwile Love. You don't wanna miss this! Event Flow: Enjoy happy hour at 5-7 PM ($9 sangria, $1 off beer & wine, $10 bartender's special cocktail!) Film at 6-8:30PM (you'll have fun AND be home and in bed before 10!) Food: BYO-Dinner (bring your dinner or have it

    $135

  • Poetry Circle & Connect: The Peace of Wild Things

    ChesLen Preserve 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, Pennsylvania

    For as long as there has existed the written word, people have written about the natural world. To explore their connection with and deepen their understanding of it. To express an appreciation for its beauty and to raise awareness about issues that threaten it. To reflect on their place within the larger ecosystem that includes us all. Join us on the overlook hill at ChesLen Preserve (weather permitting) to celebrate National Poetry Month with an open share of nature-inspired poems. Share your own poems, the poems of others you appreciate, or simply listen.   This event will be one for conversation

  • Miniball

    Christ Church Neighborhood House Theatre 20 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States +1 more

    Cannonball’s Miniball returns April 16 – 19 at Christ Church Neighborhood House and Icebox! A four-day microfestival of multi-genre performances, Miniball features Cannonball encores and new works with fourteen distinct offerings between the two venues. Get a sneak peak of all-new performances from Philly performance legends alongside roofshaking out-of-town projects and hidden gems from emerging artists. General Admission tickets are $25 with sliding scale tickets from $5-$50. Get all the info here: https://www.cannonballfestival.org/miniball-2026 Highlighted performances include: //shrouded\, a new work from Jaamil Olawale Kosoko described as “a living poetic sculpture and an immersive dance work” which will premiere at Lincoln

    $25

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • Nature as Healer: A (Grief) Writing Workshop

    Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania

    “The people cannot be healed until the land is healed. The land cannot be healed until the people are healed by the land.” – Martin Prechtel, author  Nature can be a great healer for the heartaches we all experience along our journey. Join Naila Francis, founder of This Hallowed Wilderness, for a writing workshop to explore the restorative power of nature (right around Earth Day). Together, we will walk through the shady woods and sunny meadows of Hildacy Preserve, listening to our inner voices, on this inspiring nature immersion that also invites us into reciprocal relationship with the land and wildlife.

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • An Adoptee’s Artistic Journey- Opening Reception

    Utility Works MakerSpace 18 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Join us for the opening reception of An Adoptees Artistic Journey with wine and hors d'eouvres at the Kiosk Gallery Featuring: Emma Sarr Show Dates: April 17, 2026 - May 23, 2026 Reception: April 25, 3pm - 5pm Kiosk Gallery @ Utility Works 32 E. Baltimore Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050 Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, noon - 6pm This exhibit displays Emma Sarr’s first step of her artistic journey. In this project, Emma deeply considered her past and how her adoption has impacted her. Depictions of discovery, awe, Chinese American culture, and self-understanding are displayed throughout the artwork. The core

    Free

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30

  • May 1st First Friday at NoName Gallery

    NoName Gallery 8127 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, United States

    8127 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA May 1st | 6–9PM Free parking after 6PM This First Friday, we’re bringing together two distinct but connected bodies of work—photography by Allan Ali and a focused presentation of abstract works by EZV. Allan Ali’s black-and-white photographs reflect on life as a series of paths—some shared, others walked alone. Many of these images were created in moments of solitude, where observation becomes sharper and the world feels both expansive and deeply personal. Rooted in memory and influenced by his family’s creative legacy, his work carries a quiet sense of connection across time. In a separate

    Free

  • St Phil’s Youth Show

    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Call for Young Artists: Middle School Kiosk Show Utility Works is now accepting submissions for the Lansdowne Middle Schoolers Kiosk Show, a juried exhibition celebrating young artists in our community. Open to students ages 10–13 (or currently in middle school), this free opportunity invites submissions of drawings, paintings, photography, and more. All skill levels are welcome. Selected works will be featured in a public exhibition this summer.

    Free

  • Mother Nature Retreat: Forest Bathing & Nature Journaling

    Saunders Woods Preserve 1020 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA

    In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget to slow down, breathe, and experience the peace that nature offers.  Join guide Stacey Vinci for a slow-paced, sensory guided walk, wander, and reflection at Saunders Woods Preserve. Stacey’s relational and heart-centered approach can promote wellness and healing, regulate the nervous system, support the immune system, prevent burnout, and help strengthen our relationship with the natural world.   As part of this restorative experience, you’ll also have the opportunity to engage in nature journaling—whether through reflective writing, sketching, or both. Notebooks and colored pencils will be provided, allowing you to capture your

  • Fungi Finds & Field Notes: A Nature Journaling Foray

    French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, Elverson, PA, United States

    Discover the amazing world of fungi at the third session of our Learning Through Art series. In partnership with the Philly Mycology Club and our friends at French Creek State Park, this immersive program blends natural history, creativity, and mindful observation as we explore one of the most fascinating branches of life on Earth. During this special session, participants will join volunteer leaders from Philly MycoClub for an informal, curiosity‑driven walk‑and‑talk through the woods. Along the way, we’ll slow down to notice the forms, colors, and textures of the mushrooms and lichens around us—pausing for nature journaling as we learn.

  • Kensington’s Got Talent III

    Thunderbird Hall 2856 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    It’s that time again folks! For ONE NIGHT ONLY! Our talent show is back and better than ever this year with faces old and new. It's like your middle school talent show but older and weirder and there's beer and 70’s metal all night long. It's not a dream... it's Kensington's Got Talent! Some have called it the hottest talent show this side of Lehigh, but we’re just happy to be able to show off such a variety of sensational talents all in one place . Plus, the audience gets to vote for the winner of a $300 cash prize

    $15

  • Art & Connect: Open Call for Submissions

    What inspires you in nature, and how do you connect with and express this inspiration?  Natural Lands’ NextGen Council invites artists (18+) of all backgrounds and mediums to submit their work for Art & Connect, a juried exhibition to be held this November with our partners at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in Philadelphia. We are seeking creative expressions inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey—with a special interest in pieces that reflect your connection to Natural Lands’ preserved properties, or the Schuylkill Center.  From painting to poetry, sculpture to spoken word, all

  • Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am

    Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am
    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.

    Free

  • Jazz on the Green at Fisher Park

    Fisher Park 571 West Spencer Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Kick off the summer with four amazing live bands! Jazz on the Green will bring live music to the Olney section of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 6. This multi-generational showcase will present four distinguished groups of musicians including the venerable Professor Randy J. Gibson & the Double Portion Ensemble, Composer & Pianist Sumi Tonooka, Roy Suarez Quintet and a performer to be announced. The event will be held from 3 pm - 7 pm. In case of inclement weather forecast, the event will be moved indoors at Gibson School of Music at 5425 North 5th Street.

    Free

  • In Color Birding Book Club: Migrations

    Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join our partners, Philadelphia-based In Color Birding, for their very first Book Club gathering, where bird joy meets storytelling. On Wednesday, June 10th, we are coming together at the Parkway Central Library to dive into Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy, a powerful, atmospheric novel that follows one woman’s journey alongside the last Arctic terns in a rapidly changing world. It is a story about movement, loss, love, and what we hold onto when everything feels uncertain, and we cannot wait to hear what it stirred up for you. This will not be a lecture. It is a conversation. We will spend

  • Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am

    Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am
    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.

    Free

  • Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am

    Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am
    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.

    Free

  • Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am

    Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am
    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.

    Free

  • Make Your Own Button

    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on Wednesday, June 10th in the Print and Picture Collection and on Saturday, June 27th in the Rare Book Department to create your own pins based on images from the Free Library's Special Collections. Events will run from 1 pm - 3 pm. Stop by anytime to make a button!

    Free

  • Meet & Greet with Lori Evensen, Park Towne Place Artist-in-Residence

    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Join us on from 6-7:30 pm, for a Meet & Greet with current Park Towne Place Artist in Residence Lori Evensen! We'll be celebrating Evensen's new exhibition and learning more about her practice! Our residency program offers artists the opportunity to create work inspired by the vibrant life and beauty of our campus, supported by both the community and the residents of Park Towne Place! From the artist: “I want viewers to understand that the world is not merely a banal and depressing place, but a complex labyrinth of beauty ready to inspire.” We'll be meeting outside the Art Studio

    Free

  • Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am

    Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am
    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.

    Free

  • A closer Look: P.W. Prichett – Artist Talk & Dinner – 7/15/26

    October Gallery 6353 Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    FRIEDAcommunity - A talk with P.W. Prichett - July 15 Join us for a conversation with artist P.W. Prichett, creator of this year's large-scale participatory art project, The Big Sloth.Many of you volunteered by helping to hand-string the disposable cutlery that became part of the installation. Now, artist Pam Prichett will take you behind the scenes and share what has unfolded over the past ten months in her South Bronx studio, offering insight into the creative process that brought The Big Sloth to life. Artwork by RISD alum and native New Yorker, Pamela Prichett has been featured in The Provincetown

    Free

  • Art & Connect: Open Call for Submissions

    What inspires you in nature, and how do you connect with and express this inspiration?  Natural Lands’ NextGen Council invites artists (18+) of all backgrounds and mediums to submit their work for Art & Connect, a juried exhibition to be held this November with our partners at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in Philadelphia. We are seeking creative expressions inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey—with a special interest in pieces that reflect your connection to Natural Lands’ preserved properties, or the Schuylkill Center.  From painting to poetry, sculpture to spoken word, all

  • Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am

    Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am
    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.

    Free

  • Art & Connect: Open Call for Submissions

    What inspires you in nature, and how do you connect with and express this inspiration?  Natural Lands’ NextGen Council invites artists (18+) of all backgrounds and mediums to submit their work for Art & Connect, a juried exhibition to be held this November with our partners at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in Philadelphia. We are seeking creative expressions inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey—with a special interest in pieces that reflect your connection to Natural Lands’ preserved properties, or the Schuylkill Center.  From painting to poetry, sculpture to spoken word, all

  • Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am

    Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am
    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.

    Free

  • Picnic at The Grange

    The Grange Estate 143 Murtle Ave., Havertown, Pennsylvania

    The Grange Estate Invites the Community to Picnic at the Grange on July 27 Spend a relaxing summer evening at The Grange Estate during the next Picnic at the Grange on Monday, July 27th, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Guests are invited to enjoy live music, the beautiful grounds of the historic Grange Estate, and a laid-back evening with family and friends. The event has been extended until 7:30pm, giving visitors even more time to unwind and enjoy the atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic dinner, bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and settle in for an

    Free

  • Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am

    Creative “Kids” Weekend workshops June/July Saturdays 9:00am -10:30am
    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Kids are invited to stop by our community table from 9:00am -10:30am to engage in art projects designed for all ages and abilities! A volunteer community member or facilitator will host a simple, stress-free creative activity for kids while parents join in or choose to dine in the cafe.

    Free

  • Picnic at The Grange

    The Grange Estate Invites the Community to another Picnic at the Grange! Spend a relaxing summer evening at The Grange Estate during the next Picnic at the Grange on Monday, August 3rd, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Guests are invited to enjoy live music, the beautiful grounds of the historic Grange Estate, and a laid-back evening with family and friends. The event has been extended until 7:30pm, giving visitors even more time to unwind and enjoy the atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic dinner, bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and settle in for an evening outdoors.

    Free

  • The Savoy Company presents Trial By Jury  and other Gilbert and Sullivan hits

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Delight in an evening of laughter and music! The Savoy Company returns for their annual summer performance presenting the hilarious one-act show that launched Gilbert and Sullivan’s career: Trial By Jury. This comedic operetta of legal absurdity will be staged along with a fantastic selection of some of Gilbert and Sullivan’s other greatest hits.  Gates open at 5:00 PM. Come early to picnic on the lawn or wander through the summer garden. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, settle in, and enjoy a delightful outdoor concert filled with wit, whimsy, and timeless melodies.  Please note: the rain date for this event is Sunday, August 16.  About the performers: 

  • Ukrainian Folk Festival 2026

    Ukrainian American Sport Center 1 Lower State Road, North Wales, P, United States

    UKRAINIAN FOLK FESTIVAL & SUMMER CONCERT 2026 Celebrate the enduring, vibrant culture of a people that fights for freedom! Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday Horsham, PA - Sunday, August 23; 12:00 – 8:00 PM. The Ukrainian Folk Festival & Summer Concert 2026 will be held at the Ukrainian American Sport Center (www.tryzub.org), County Line and Lower State Roads, Horsham, PA. Exciting, spectacular, dazzling, breathtaking, exhilarating, spirited, soulful, enchanting, captivating, and intriguing – modest words which describe but by no means capture the essence of Ukrainian folk art, music, song and dance. From the rich color and deep symbolism of the delicate

    $15 – $20

  • ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­The Summer Garden: A Creative Writing Workshop

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Spend some time during the slower pace of summer exploring the natural beauty of Stoneleigh. During this workshop, we’ll make quick forays from Stoneleigh’s air-conditioned Pool House into the gardens, noting the lush beauty of the plants in the height of the growing season. We’ll return to the oasis of the Pool House to write, taking inspiration from the adjacent gardens, which include bog gardens flanked by arborvitae, white pines, and hemlocks. Join us to revel in the final days of August with reading, writing, and some cool drinks.    About the instructor: Catherine Staples teaches creative writing in the English and honors programs at Villanova University.

  • Writers’ Circle: Inkcaps, Moss, & Manuscripts

    Stroud Preserve 454 North Creek Road, West Chester, Pennsylvania

    Schedule your time to create among community. Join this brand-new autumnal series as we travel throughout Natural Lands’ preserves and take inspiration from the surrounding landscape and other writers.   Gather and bring your current projects (be they manuscripts of novels, poetry, or beyond), for a set hour of uninterrupted writing time. Afterward, we will gather in a closing circle, when you are welcome to share excerpts of your work, or use this time to bounce ideas off others.   Event breakdown:  5:30 – 5:45 PM – arrival time, settle in and claim your space  5:45 – 6:00 PM –

  • Jade Chloe

    Performance Garage 1515 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Jade Chloe” is a self entitled performance which is part of the all media arts festival known as the Philly Fringe. It is a celebration of self expression and self determination. This performance has a total runtime of thirty minutes and encompasses a brilliant cast of dancers who strengthen viewer’s understanding in addition to sharing a new perspective on empathy,individuality, and artistry. Jade Chloe is an emerging artist whom currently trains through Philadelphia Ballet’s new Contemporary Division. She is formerly a graduate of Alvin Ailey’s high school program in collaboration with Professional Performing Arts School. At the Alvin Ailey school,

    Free

  • Final Picnic at The Grange

    The Grange Estate 143 Murtle Ave., Havertown, Pennsylvania

    The Grange Estate Invites the Community to our final Picnic event of the season! Spend a relaxing summer evening at The Grange Estate during the final Picnic at the Grange on Monday, September 14th, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Guests are invited to enjoy live music, the beautiful grounds of the historic Grange Estate, and a laid-back evening with family and friends. Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic dinner, bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and settle in for an evening outdoors. Light snacks will also be available for purchase during the event. Admission is free, and while

    Free

  • Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag

    Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag
    Asian Arts Initiative, Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An award-winning documentary, a photo exhibition celebrating rural LGBTQ+ life, and a homegrown drag show converge in one unforgettable night. Amish Country Queer is a film about Lancaster's queer nightlife and drag culture, and a story about what it means to be visibly, joyfully, unapologetically queer in a place the world told you wasn't built for you. Tulle Queer is an ongoing portrait series by trans artist Brady Pappas that honors the queer icons of the 717 region. Using tulle as a recurring visual motif, the project creates a vibrant, community-rooted celebration of visibility and resilience. The Angel Hour is

    $5 – $25

  • Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag

    Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag
    Asian Arts Initiative, Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An award-winning documentary, a photo exhibition celebrating rural LGBTQ+ life, and a homegrown drag show converge in one unforgettable night. Amish Country Queer is a film about Lancaster's queer nightlife and drag culture, and a story about what it means to be visibly, joyfully, unapologetically queer in a place the world told you wasn't built for you. Tulle Queer is an ongoing portrait series by trans artist Brady Pappas that honors the queer icons of the 717 region. Using tulle as a recurring visual motif, the project creates a vibrant, community-rooted celebration of visibility and resilience. The Angel Hour is

    $5 – $25

  • Drunk Black History – Philly

    Punch Line Philly 33 E. Laurel St., Philadelphia, NY, United States

    The critically acclaimed Drunk Black History show returns to the "City of Brotherly Love" to highlight more local Black talent and Black History stories! Featuring a stellar lineup of comedians, podcasters, writers, and experts who are hilariously tipsy while recounting the stories of overlooked figures and moments in Black history, this isn't your typical history lesson. Expect laughs, unexpected twists, and fascinating facts about how Black culture has shaped the world. It's the Daily Show meets Drunk History with a live audience! Joining host Brandon Collins onstage will be Jacen Bowman (Philly Black Pride), Trenae Nuri (City Cast Philly), Camille

    $20

  • Shiverfest Fall festival

    Shiverfest Fall festival
    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    Every fall, Riverbend Environmental Education Center transforms into a spooooook-tacular family festival. Shiverfest brings together food trucks, live entertainment, animals, crafts, and community, all set against the backdrop of the preserve. Shiverfest is a fundraiser that helps Riverbend provide free and accessible nature education to kids. Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation directly supports that mission. Discounted tickets available for SNAP/EBT/ PA ACCESS cardholders. Email tmountain@riverbendeec.org.

  • Shiverfest Fall festival

    Shiverfest Fall festival
    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    Every fall, Riverbend Environmental Education Center transforms into a spooooook-tacular family festival. Shiverfest brings together food trucks, live entertainment, animals, crafts, and community, all set against the backdrop of the preserve. Shiverfest is a fundraiser that helps Riverbend provide free and accessible nature education to kids. Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation directly supports that mission. Discounted tickets available for SNAP/EBT/ PA ACCESS cardholders. Email tmountain@riverbendeec.org.

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    l a y e r s
    Urban Art Gallery 262 South 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Welcome to l a y e r s! West Philly-based artist, shanina dionna, shares 15 years of making, becoming, + returning through "l a y e r s," bringing together new + earlier works, tracing what we carry, uncover, + gather over time. This is an invitation to slow down + be. Through painting, film, installation, archival materials, intentional music curation (including a live band), + a new collaboration with a local ceramicist from Artifact Studio, the l a y e r s experience explores identity + belonging while making room for connection, curiosity + encounter. The exhibition will also

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  • Image Par Image Collage Workshop

    Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join artist Natasha Guy for a workshop that will use collage as a way to explore historical images. 2026 marks not just the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but also the 200th anniversary of photography. In honor of these celebrations, participants will use historical images from the Print and Picture Collection to compose a collage and discuss what they've made as a group, exploring topics like how a city pictures itself, how photographs build collective memory, and the ways that history can be reopened through collage. The workshop will be held in the Art Department at Parkway Central

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  • Landscape Painting with Gregory Blue

    Experience the landscape firsthand in this four-session outdoor painting course taught by Studio Incamminati faculty member Gregory Blue. Held on four Saturdays in October at Natural Lands protected places – Stroud Preserve, ChesLen Preserve, Stoneleigh: a natural garden and Pier 68 on the Philadelphia Waterfront. The class will give students the opportunity to paint directly from nature while exploring composition, color, light, atmosphere, and the challenges of working en plein air. Each session will take place at a different preserved landscape in the Philadelphia area, offering students a variety of natural environments and subject matter. Through demonstrations, individual instruction, and