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  • Reconstructing Black Families: Stories from the Chew Papers

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

    Spread throughout the 288.5 linear feet of the Chew Family Papers at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania is the evidence of the lives of early American families of African descent, both free and enslaved. Recent digitization work and research by the African American Genealogy Group (AAGG) has started to re-create family groups from the Mid-Atlantic region. Hear from members of AAGG on their findings and learn from Cliveden staff about the impact this work has on the interpretation at a local historic site. The first hour will be a presentation, available both in person at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania

    Free

  • Canna-edu 101 with Just Like Tomatoes

    FarmerJawn Greenery 6730 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for our Earth Week 2023 celebration with this incredible learning experience from our friends at Just Like Tomatoes. Time & Location Apr 20, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM FarmerJawn Greenery, 6730 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA About the Event Join us for our Earth Week 2023 celebration with this incredible learning experience from our friends at Just Like Tomatoes. Get hands-on learning all about the canna plant.   You get to take home: Clone Plant Hemp Roll Reference Material

  • How to Build Hempcrete Panels: A Two-Day Hands-on Workshop

    WildFox Provisions 1729 PA 100, Barto, PA, United States

    Join Cameron McIntosh, Owner of Americhanvre, and top expert in hempcrete construction, for this two-day hands on workshop on May 6-7, 2023 from 9:30am-5:00pm at Wild Fox Provisions in Barto, PA (only one hour from Philadelphia)! Participants will learn the cast-in-place method of hempcrete construction and how this application can be combined with off-site construction and pre-framed panels as designed by Matt Marino of Homeland Hempcrete. This workshop is great for builders, tradespeople, architects, designers and hemp enthusiasts looking to expand their understanding of hemp, lime and other hemp building materials. Ticket price includes breakfast snacks, lunch, coffee, water, safety equipment,

  • The Clay Studio presents In-House Artist Sale 2023

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

    Join The Clay Studio for the In-House Artist Sale! Attendees will have the opportunity to see and buy incredible work being made by in-house Associates, Staff, Instructors, and Resident Artists of The Clay Studio. This one-day sale celebrates clay in all its forms, including functional wares, sculptural work, jewelry, planters, games, and lots more. Guests can also tour the latest exhibition Small Favors 2023 in the Jill Bonovitz Gallery or check out the latest featured items for sale in The Shop. The Clay Studio serves as a place where established and emerging artists can come to shape their careers through

    Free

  • RittenhouseTown Fair

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Historic RittenhouseTown at our 2nd Annual Town Fair! This is a free event hosted on our 20-acre parks & rec site nestled in the heart of the Wissahickon Valley of Philadelphia. The event features local vendors, food and drink, hands-on activities, hearth cooking & papermaking, along with an assortment of wellness classes throughout the day - rain or shine!

    Free!

  • Art for the Cash Poor

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

    Join InLiquid Saturday, June 10th from 12 - 6 pm for our annual affordable art fair, Art for the Cash Poor! Enjoy local art at the 23rd annual installment of this art fair that directly benefits visual artists, designers, and craftspeople. InLiquid invites the public to experience and support an accessible and thriving Philadelphia creative community, on the 1400 + 1500 blocks of N. American St. Enjoy art, crafts, music, and more! With more than 100 artists, all work is priced under $250 and all proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. For more information please visit https://www.inliquid.org/aftcp/aftcp2023

    Free

  • Jams and Canning with Chef Gail

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

    Food preservation made easy! Learn the basics of jamming, canning, and dehydrating with Chef Gail and the Strawberry Mansion CDC at The Discovery. No experience necessary.

  • Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents In Unison: Ceramic Sculptures by George Rodriguez

    Philadelphia's Magic Gardens 1020 South Street,, Philadelphia, United States

    Discover the captivating world of George Rodriguez, a talented Mexican American artist from El Paso, Texas, as he showcases his extraordinary decorative ceramic sculptures in the exhibition "In Unison." Drawing inspiration from his identity and border city community, Rodriguez expertly weaves the threads of the past and present, narrating compelling stories through symbols and imagery. Explore a stunning collection of guardian figures, tomb sculptures, and shrines portraying community members as ancient relics. Rodriguez's innovative approach involves collaboration with peers, inviting them to paint these ceramic works using their unique techniques. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the vibrant fusion

    $8 – $15

  • Second Thursday Gallery Nights at The Clay Studio

    12th Walk Around Philadelphia
    The Clay Studio 1425 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Every Second Thursday of the month, The Clay Studio joins Crane Arts and NextFab in Second Thursday Gallery Nights, where galleries along the North American Street Arts Corridor are open late to highlight the neighborhood’s creative community. At The Clay Studio, visitors can take a guided tour of the latest exhibition in the Jill Bonovitz Gallery and hear exhibiting artists talk at 6:30 p.m. On August 10, The Clay Studio celebrates the latest solo exhibitions of Resident Artists Ruth Easterbrook, Chris M. Rodgers, and Stephanie Kantor. During this special event, guests will have the opportunity to join some of the

    Free

  • Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

    Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden
    PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

    Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done!  Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8

  • Nature at Night: The Mysterious World of Bats!

    FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN AGES 8-17 Meet the Bats! Join Pennsylvania Bat Rescue to learn more about bats, their habits, and how they are important to the health of our ecosystem. We will also learn how to protect bats in our area, meet some ambassador bats, and hear about the role of Pennsylvania Bat Rescue in helping bats in our area. After the presentation, we will meet outside the Barn for a bat release. Bat release is weather permitting. About the presenter: Pennsylvania Bat Rescue is a non-profit organization that rehabilitates injured bats and provides public outreach on the important roles bats play

  • Water For Your Garden: Rain Barrels, Hydrants, Permits, Water Lines, and Drip Irrigation

    PHS Pop- up Garden Manayunk 106 Jamestown Avenue, Philadelphia

    Learn about irrigation systems and how to build your own by using easy-to-find products. This workshop will teach you how to capture water and channel it exactly where you want it. DATE August 24, 2023 TIME 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm COST FREE ACCESSIBILITY Click here for more information about accessibility at the PHS Pop Up Garden at Manayunk.

  • Contemplative Looking: New Now VI

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

    Please join us from noon - 2 pm at the InLiquid Gallery for a guided art experience led by Rev. John B. Hougen, Ph.D., Art of Interfaith Understanding Coordinator at Interfaith Philadelphia. During this time together, we will slow down and give close attention to specific works of art included in the New Now VI exhibition. John will guide participants in contemplating the relationships of color, style, technique, content, and spiritual impact in the works by contemporary local artists. Following group discussion, participants will be given time to explore the exhibit alone or in pairs in search of art that

    Free

  • Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden

    Garden Tenders: How to Start and Sustain a Community Garden
    PHS McLean Library 100 North 20th Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, United States

    Are you involved in a new community garden or looking to start one? Join us to learn what it takes to get a community garden started, and how to keep it going. This is not a gardening class -- we will cover recruiting and keeping volunteers; assessing and finding resources in your neighborhood; garden management; land ownership/security; forming partnerships, and How to Get Stuff Done!  Philadelphia groups who complete the course and meet additional requirements are invited to apply for project support. This class takes place on six Thursday evenings: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6 - 8

  • Farm Days Festival 2023

    Ethos Farm 177 West Mill Rd, Long Valley, NJ, United States

    Ethos Farm Project is a 501 c3, non-profit founded to address the interconnected nature of how agriculture affects human health, planetary health, and our relationship with nature. We do so by producing truly nourishing food to feed our community and restoring the land – all while cultivating and empowering a new generation of farmers, physicians and health & wellness lifestyle coaches through our hands-on educational programming. To help us achieve our mission and vision, we host an annual Farm Days Festival at our beautiful 342 acre farm in bucolic Long Valley, NJ. This year Farm Days Festival will be on

    $117