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  • Wings Over Water: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion at The Colonial Theater

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

    Audubon Mid-Atlantic, the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, and The Colonial Theatre are pleased to bring you “Wings Over Water," a visually stunning film that shares the epic journey of three migratory birds and their connection to wetlands, and other crucial waterways as they traverse thousands of miles to reach their nesting and breeding grounds. Though concentrated in the Central and Mississippi Flyways, two of the film’s featured birds, Yellow Warblers and Mallard Ducks, also migrate through parts of the Atlantic Flyway, including the Delaware River Watershed where Audubon Mid-Atlantic is working to conserve,

  • FRIEDAcommunity Movie Night & Dinner – Warrior Women

    FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A documentary detailing the life of Lakota activist and community organizer Madonna Thunder Hawk, whose career fighting for Indigenous and women's rights has now spanned over 50 years. Through a circular Indigenous style of storytelling, this film explores what it means to navigate a movement and motherhood and how activist legacies are passed down and transformed from generation to generation in the context of colonizing government that meets Native resistance with violence. Warrior Women Genre: Documentary Release date: 2018 Country of origin: US Directors: Elizabeth Castle, Christina D. King Stars: Marcella Gilbert, Madonna Thunder Hawk Language: English Running time: 1h

    $15 – $35

  • Firebird: Built to Burn Theatrical Premiere

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

    A Story That’s Waited Eighteen Years To Be Told! Firebird: Built to Burn delves into a year in the making of the beloved Firebird Festival, where a tight-knit community gathers every December to ignite a giant wooden phoenix. Fueled by their rustbelt spirit, a diverse group of volunteers persevere through pandemic restrictions, local government negotiations, and months of arduous building to orchestrate a cathartic come-back festival after their absence in 2020. Told through intimate interviews and fly-on-the-wall verité, Firebird: Built to Burn is a wholesome look into an unconventional tradition. The premiere of ‘Firebird: Built to Burn’ is Wednesday, November 29th, at 7:00 PM.

    $11 – $14

  • FRIEDAcommunity – Movie Night & Dinner – Winter Nomads

    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join FRIEDAcommunity and The Alliance Française for another Soirée Cinéma Français (French Movie Night) at FRIEDA. Winter Nomads (Hiver nomade) Director: Manuel von Stürler Language: French / English subtitles Pascal, 53, and Carole, 28, are shepherds. In the month of November 2010, they embark on their long winter transhumance: four months during which they will have to cover 600 km in the Swiss region, accompanied by three donkeys, four dogs and eight hundred sheep. An exceptional adventure is about to begin: They brave the cold and the bad weather day in and day out, with a canvas cover and animal

    $15 – $35

  • Film Screening Hosted by Danny Simmons – The United States of Hoodoo by Oliver Hardt

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

    Join us for a special screening of The United States of Hoodoo, hosted by Danny Simmons, in conjunction with the exhibition Dolls, Idols, and Ideals. The United States of Hoodoo tracks the spiritual roots that have shaped the American Black experience, offering perspective on the interconnectedness of culture and identity. Written and directed by Oliver Hardt, the documentary traces the influence of African religious traditions on American art, music, and popular culture. The film engages viewers with insightful interviews featuring a diverse array of artists, musicians, and practitioners of African-based religions. Danny Simmons, an artist and one of the main

    Free

  • FRIEDAcommunity Movie Night – The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché

    FRIEDA 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

    FRIEDAcommunity & Alliance Française welcome you to Soirée Cinéma Français (French Movie Night) on Wednesday March 27th for Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché, narrated by Jodie Foster. When Alice Guy-Blaché completed her first film in 1896 Paris, she was not only the first female filmmaker, but one of the first directors ever to make a narrative film. Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché follows her rise from Gaumont secretary to her appointment as head of production a year later, and her subsequent illustrious 20-year career in France and in the United States, as the founder

    $15 – $35

  • Showing of Brave Blue World

    Fitler Club, 24 S. 24th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States

    When: Thursday, April 24, 2024. Doors open at 6 p.m. for refreshments and brief remarks by Stroud Water Research Center Executive Director Dave Arscott and Director of Development Jessica Provinski. Film begins at 6:30 p.m. Following the film, Kimberly McGlonn of Fitler will lead a Q&A discussion. Where: Fitler Club, 24 S. 24th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Space is very limited, and attendees must RSVP. RSVP Now Learn about the Stroud Center and enjoy popcorn and seltzer in the screening room at Fitler before the showing of Brave Blue World.  Brave Blue World explores the technologies and innovations that have

  • 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

  • GOOD GRIEF Project Film Screening

    Moore College of Art & Design 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    8 WOC Filmmakers (SIFTers) and 8 Philly Poets collaborated on narrative shorts which examine the beauty in grief of all types. The results are creative, beautiful, inspiring and good storytelling! Join SIFTMedia and Community Partners: BlackStar, Blue Stoop and cinéSPEAK for the GOOD GRIEF Film Project Preview Screening. The screening event is hosted by Vibemistress Stephanie Renée. The evening also includes a performance by renowned singer and poet Ursula Rucker, the poet's mentor for this project. There will be a post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers, poets and Ursula. Doors open at 7pm with a pre-screening Mixer and refreshments. Or stay

    $1

  • Inviting Wildlife into the Garden

    Inviting Wildlife into the Garden

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

    Transform your landscape into a garden that attracts a wealth of beneficial wildlife, including birds, mammals, amphibians, and a wide variety of insects. Unlock the important connections between pollinators, plants, and habitats they require. Explore Mt. Cuba’s naturalistic gardens to observe the best native plants for migrating and resident birds. Learn the importance of having water in the garden to support turtles, damselflies, and bats and the value of creating environments that sustain wildlife year-round. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on three Thursdays: 8/8 through 8/22. About the Instructor: Leah Brooks is the Public Programs

    $299
  • Inviting Wildlife into the Garden

    Inviting Wildlife into the Garden

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

    Transform your landscape into a garden that attracts a wealth of beneficial wildlife, including birds, mammals, amphibians, and a wide variety of insects. Unlock the important connections between pollinators, plants, and habitats they require. Explore Mt. Cuba’s naturalistic gardens to observe the best native plants for migrating and resident birds. Learn the importance of having water in the garden to support turtles, damselflies, and bats and the value of creating environments that sustain wildlife year-round. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on three Thursdays: 8/8 through 8/22. About the Instructor: Leah Brooks is the Public Programs

    $299
  • Inviting Wildlife into the Garden

    Inviting Wildlife into the Garden

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

    Transform your landscape into a garden that attracts a wealth of beneficial wildlife, including birds, mammals, amphibians, and a wide variety of insects. Unlock the important connections between pollinators, plants, and habitats they require. Explore Mt. Cuba’s naturalistic gardens to observe the best native plants for migrating and resident birds. Learn the importance of having water in the garden to support turtles, damselflies, and bats and the value of creating environments that sustain wildlife year-round. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on three Thursdays: 8/8 through 8/22. About the Instructor: Leah Brooks is the Public Programs

    $299

  • 27th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival

    AIDS Walk Philly

    Eakins Oval 2541 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, United States

    Now in its 38th year, AIDS Walk Philly is the region’s largest annual HIV/AIDS public awareness and fundraising event. The 5k walk starts in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and winds through scenic Kelly Drive. As a walker, virtual walker, or supporter of AIDS Walk Philly, you will be a lifeline for the most vulnerable people living with HIV. Your support helps AIDS Fund make small grants (averaging just $440) for the most vulnerable of those living with HIV: those who find their health threatened because of impending evictions or the loss of health insurance or utilities. Donate

    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

  • Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    Join us with your family to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend. Fall is a wonderful time to plant trees just before it turns colder in the winter months. Planting trees at the preserve helps to provide habitat to local wildlife, combat climate change and helps to maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed. Registration is required as spaces are limited. This event is open to all ages. Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event:

    Pay What You Wish

  • Fall Festival

    Rose Tree Park 1671, N Providence Road, P, United States

    Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), will host its first annual Fall Festival on November 3, 2024, from 11:00 am-4:00 pm, at Rose Tree Park in Media, Pennsylvania. This event will celebrate National Adoption Month and support families who are experiencing the process of adoption. This event is open to all, offering a variety of vendors, delicious food, exciting family-friendly activities and games, a photo booth, and so much more! Proceeds from the event will provide crucial resources for families going through the adoption process while directly supporting AFTH’s programming, which includes counseling, support groups, and family resources. EVENT DETAILS: This

    Free

  • GOOD GRIEF Community Event

    PhilaMOCA 531 N 12th St, Philadelphia, United States

    This time of year is joyful for many, but for those experiencing loss, it can be tough. SIFTMedia 215 is holding a GOOD GRIEF Community Event Co-presented with @thethreadphilly. The Good Grief Film Project (8 short films by SIFT filmmakers, inspired by poems) will screen with interludes for reflection through recordings of improvised musical performance by PARALLEL WAVE, inspired by the films and poets. After the screening, there will be a Q & A with the poets & filmmakers. The event also includes: grief resources, memorial candle making and socializing, culminating with a conversation on grief around the holidays with

    Free

  • Film Screening: Five Broken Cameras

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

    In honor of the United Nations International of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the Social Science and History Department will screen Five Broken Cameras, a deeply personal first-hand account of life and nonviolent resistance in the West Bank village of Bil'in. Co-directed by Palestinian Emad Burnat and Israeli Guy Davidi, the film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary in 2013. Registration encourage, but not required https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflV7lRl_KlPBgJxIkKgBesGW-XOFhLT9OVX_JxYRFGL7dDlg/viewform

    Free

  • Mountainfilm Festival on Tour

    Penn State Great Valley: School of Graduate Professional Studies 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA, United States

    Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrates stories of indomitable spirit and aims to inspire audiences through film, art, and ideas. Mountainfilm on Tour in Malvern, PA will feature a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and engaging documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire

    Free

  • Space Melt Cinema Presents: Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same

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

    Space Melt Cinema is screening Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same (2011) on Valentine's Day with Da Vinci Art Alliance !! Here at Space Melt, we love romance so much that we’re inviting you to spend Valentines Day with us and Da Vinci Art Alliance ! Sometimes you find love on Hinge. Sometimes you find love with the person who was actually right in front of you all along. Sometimes the only way to find love is to be banished from your home planet. Explore this third option at CODEPENDENT LESBIAN SPACE ALIEN SEEKS SAME, a lo-fi sci-fi romantic comedy

    $10

  • José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire

    Galeria Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Esperanza Arts Center presents José Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire Latin Food, Live Music, Screening, and Conversation Thursday, February 20, 2025, 6:00pm 6:00pm Reception, Live Music & Dancing 7:00pm Film Screening 7:30pm Conversation and Q&A GRAN SALON & PLAZA FREE: General Admission The life of Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949), a life filled with drama, adversity and triumph, is one of the great stories of the modern era. Despite poverty, childhood rheumatic fever that damaged his heart and an explosion in his youth that cost him his left hand, Orozco persisted in his wish to become an artist. Featuring

    Free

  • Power Politics: Oral History Series

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

    A series to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews. The Power Politics Listen-Ins at the Free Library of Philadelphia is a series hosted by Scribe Video Center to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and community storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews and discussion. The April 14th oral history will focus on John Churchville (b. 1941). Churchville will be joining us for a screening of his interview as well as a Live Q&A session. ABOUT JOHN CHURCHVILLE: “Black Power stressed that Black people should be in control

    free

  • Intro to Collage

    Welsh Road Library 9233 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for an Intro to Collage program that will introduce the unique and original art form. Participants will have materials provided to create their own collages. Collages make for a wonderful and heartfelt Mother’s Day gift idea!

    Free

  • Advancing the Future of Small Business

    Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, United States

    The Wharton School’s ESG Initiative, in partnership with ADT, presents Advancing the Future of Small Business, a full-day event focused on supporting and empowering small and medium-sized businesses in the Philadelphia region. The program includes expert panels, hands-on workshops, and networking sessions that highlight the role of ESG principles in driving sustainable growth and community impact.

  • 28th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival

    The Bourse Philadephia 21 South 5th Street, Philadelphia, 19106, United States

    FirstGlance Film Festival, Philadelphia’s longest-running competitive indie film festival, celebrates everything indie! With projects from first-time student directors to directors with Netflix features, projects at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Tim Burton Productions, and Comedy Central, see films from indie filmmakers at all levels of their careers. The weekend event includes 35 films of various genres including thrillers, comedies, sci-fi, horror, and more, and with a broad range of themes from coming-of-age and good vs. evil to self-acceptance and perseverance. A fun way to get exposed to a diverse selection of film and festival culture, highlights of the weekend celebration include

  • cinéSPEAK Under The Stars 2025

    cinéSPEAK Under The Stars 2025

    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

    We’re thrilled to announce cinéSPEAK Under the Stars 2025, our annual FREE outdoor film festival at West Philly’s beloved Clark Park! 🎬✨ 🗓️ Fridays: May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13 (Rain dates = the following Saturdays!) ⏰ Event Flow: 7 PM — Community hangout with live music, food vendors, and local orgs. BYO chairs, blankets, picnics, and friends! 9 PM — FILMS under the stars 🌙 🎥 Film Lineup: May 23 — It Must Be Heaven Dir. Elia Suleiman — Short: Where the Wind Blows Dir. Hana Elias *Philadelphia Premiere* May 30 *Philadelphia Premieres* — River of Grass

    Free

  • Beethoven’s Fifth with The Philadelphia Orchestra

    TD Pavilion at the Mann 5201 PARKSIDE AVE, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Pack a picnic and join us for a night of Beethoven's music under the stars as The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Lina Gonzalez-Granados, returns to TD Pavilion at the Mann on June 17. The evening will begin with Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, which is inspired by the story of Roman general Coriolanus and was written for Austrian dramatist Heinrich Joseph von Collin’s tragedy, Coriolan. This will be followed by Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, with pianist Jonathan Biss playing alongside the Fabulous Philadelphians. Following intermission, we will be treated to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, one of his most famous symphonies with

  • The Resistance &Joy Screening Tour

    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A bold new initiative by Color Congress presenting a powerful slate of short documentaries, all directed by filmmakers of color. These films highlight activism, social justice movements, and the fight for equity across different communities. SIFTMedia 215 has joined Scribe Video Center in presenting a Community Screening of these powerful films in Philly. Block 1 of films - Reclaiming Identity: Through intergenerational storytelling, bold artistic expression, and lived experiences, this block of films centers personal and collective journeys of self-discovery, healing, and belonging. Block 2 of films - Reclaiming Power: From cultural preservation to political resistance, this block of films

    $5

  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design A Doodad: COOKIE GARDEN

    Design Gym LLC 179 West Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    How much do you know about the native plants here in Philadelphia? Find out how we can best contribute to our ecosystem with this delectable workshop that brings together landscape design and cookie decorating. Bring home a beautifully decorated half dozen cookies, packaged to give, or to enjoy on your own. Then start designing your very own garden! ABOUT DESIGNER(S) Samantha Lam is the owner of Moonflour Bake Shop and is excited to share her knowledge in decorating beautiful cookies. Lola Serrano is a multi-disciplinary designer shaping brands, spaces and experiences that tell a story. Working everywhere, Lola take projects

    $75
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design A Doodad: COOKIE GARDEN

    Design Gym LLC 179 West Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    How much do you know about the native plants here in Philadelphia? Find out how we can best contribute to our ecosystem with this delectable workshop that brings together landscape design and cookie decorating. Bring home a beautifully decorated half dozen cookies, packaged to give, or to enjoy on your own. Then start designing your very own garden! ABOUT DESIGNER(S) Samantha Lam is the owner of Moonflour Bake Shop and is excited to share her knowledge in decorating beautiful cookies. Lola Serrano is a multi-disciplinary designer shaping brands, spaces and experiences that tell a story. Working everywhere, Lola take projects

    $75
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design A Doodad: COOKIE GARDEN

    Design Gym LLC 179 West Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    How much do you know about the native plants here in Philadelphia? Find out how we can best contribute to our ecosystem with this delectable workshop that brings together landscape design and cookie decorating. Bring home a beautifully decorated half dozen cookies, packaged to give, or to enjoy on your own. Then start designing your very own garden! ABOUT DESIGNER(S) Samantha Lam is the owner of Moonflour Bake Shop and is excited to share her knowledge in decorating beautiful cookies. Lola Serrano is a multi-disciplinary designer shaping brands, spaces and experiences that tell a story. Working everywhere, Lola take projects

    $75
  • Object: Light

    Object: Light

    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, United States

    A six-week studio experience to explore the design process in a hands-on, project-based design experience that allows you to be a designer in a studio setting. You will learn the design process through activities and exercises to design and build a project from concept to a final prototype, With an opportunity to present and exhibit to pupils. This studio focuses on designing a light.

    $245

  • Mountainfilm on Tour

    Head House Books 619 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Enjoy adventure-filled documentaries that inspire audiences through film, art, and ideas. Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrate adventure, activism, social justice, environment and indomitable spirit. Mountainfilm on Tour in Malvern, PA will feature a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and engaging documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film,

    Free

  • Environment Book Club

    Head House Books 619 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for an Environmental Book Club event where we will dive into a powerful, thought- provoking book called The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He that explores climate change and the challenges facing our planet. Whether you’re passionate about climate action, curious about sustainability or just looking for a meaningful conversation, this event is for you. No prior reading experience or environmental knowledge is needed! We’ll come together to discuss key themes from the book, share our perspectives and reflect on how stories can impact real change. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded peers and

    Free

  • BlackStar Film Festival 2025

    Support cinema for liberation! Join us at BlackStar Film Festival, an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the global majority, showcasing genre-defying films by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people from around the world. The 2025 BlackStar Film Festival will take place July 31 – Aug 3 along Broad St in Philadelphia (Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Wilma Theatre, and the Suzanne Roberts Theatre) as well as online around the world. There will be screenings, panels, parties, and other events. Passes are on sale now!

    $150 – $350

  • BlackStar Film Festival Opening Night Film: TCB – The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing

    Perelman Theater at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Philadelphia, United States

    TCB – The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, directed by Louis Massiah and Monica Henriquez, is a biography of the influential writer Toni Cade Bambara, whose literary works and film collaborations were a catalyzing force in 20th century cultural and political movements. The documentary is made up of stories shared by friends and colleagues including Toni Morrison, Nikky Finney and Haile Gerima. For tickets to the screening, visit: https://www.blackstarfest.org/festival/events/tcb-the-toni-cade-bambara-school-of-organizing/

  • Body of Work: Tony Heriza

    Animation Studio for Youth

    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring different manual and digital animation techniques: stop motion using cut paper, drawings, and mixed media, as well as digital animation applications for computer and iPad. Instructor: Lowell Boston

    $50
  • Body of Work: Tony Heriza

    Animation Studio for Youth

    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring different manual and digital animation techniques: stop motion using cut paper, drawings, and mixed media, as well as digital animation applications for computer and iPad. Instructor: Lowell Boston

    $50
  • Object: Light

    Object: Light

    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, United States

    A six-week studio experience to explore the design process in a hands-on, project-based design experience that allows you to be a designer in a studio setting. You will learn the design process through activities and exercises to design and build a project from concept to a final prototype, With an opportunity to present and exhibit to pupils. This studio focuses on designing a light.

    $245
  • Body of Work: Tony Heriza

    Animation Studio for Youth

    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring different manual and digital animation techniques: stop motion using cut paper, drawings, and mixed media, as well as digital animation applications for computer and iPad. Instructor: Lowell Boston

    $50
  • Body of Work: Tony Heriza

    Animation Studio for Youth

    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring different manual and digital animation techniques: stop motion using cut paper, drawings, and mixed media, as well as digital animation applications for computer and iPad. Instructor: Lowell Boston

    $50
  • Body of Work: Tony Heriza

    Animation Studio for Youth

    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring different manual and digital animation techniques: stop motion using cut paper, drawings, and mixed media, as well as digital animation applications for computer and iPad. Instructor: Lowell Boston

    $50
  • Object: Light

    Object: Light

    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, United States

    A six-week studio experience to explore the design process in a hands-on, project-based design experience that allows you to be a designer in a studio setting. You will learn the design process through activities and exercises to design and build a project from concept to a final prototype, With an opportunity to present and exhibit to pupils. This studio focuses on designing a light.

    $245
  • Object: Light

    Object: Light

    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, United States

    A six-week studio experience to explore the design process in a hands-on, project-based design experience that allows you to be a designer in a studio setting. You will learn the design process through activities and exercises to design and build a project from concept to a final prototype, With an opportunity to present and exhibit to pupils. This studio focuses on designing a light.

    $245
  • Object: Light

    Object: Light

    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, United States

    A six-week studio experience to explore the design process in a hands-on, project-based design experience that allows you to be a designer in a studio setting. You will learn the design process through activities and exercises to design and build a project from concept to a final prototype, With an opportunity to present and exhibit to pupils. This studio focuses on designing a light.

    $245

  • Object: Light

    Object: Light

    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, United States

    A six-week studio experience to explore the design process in a hands-on, project-based design experience that allows you to be a designer in a studio setting. You will learn the design process through activities and exercises to design and build a project from concept to a final prototype, With an opportunity to present and exhibit to pupils. This studio focuses on designing a light.

    $245

  • Expanding Sanctuary: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

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

    Join us Saturday, September 6th at 4:00 PM for a film screening of Expanding Sanctuary with filmmaker Kristal Sotomayer in attendance! Kristal will be in conversation with E Morales-Williams, author of Turn Up For Freedom and longtime friend of Making Worlds. Expanding Sanctuary follows an immigrant mother who becomes a powerful community leader in the fight to end police data-sharing with ICE. The film captures her transformation from personal desire to bring her mother to the U.S. into a passionate, collective movement for immigrant rights and family protection. Support the impact tour by following this link: https://givebutter.com/ExpandingSanctuary-ImpactTour Now is a

  • Intro to Monogramming

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

    In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to monogram like a pro using both the embroidery machine and the Cricut! Whether you're personalizing a tote bag, towel, T-shirt, or gift, this class will walk you through the tools, techniques, and creative options for adding stylish, custom lettering to your items. You’ll learn:🧵 How to design and stitch monograms with the embroidery machine🖨️ How to create vinyl monograms and apply them using the Cricut🎨 Tips for choosing fonts, placement, and materials No experience needed—just bring your creativity!Materials will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own items to personalize. Pricing:

    $20

  • The Philadelphia Mosaic: Immigrant Film Showcase

    gran salon and plaza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, Philadelphia, United States

    The Philadelphia Mosaic: Immigrant Film Showcase Sotomayor Productions | Esperanza Immigration Legal Services GRAN SALON & PLAZA 10/23/25, 6:00pm Free General Admission Two films: Expanding Sanctuary and Status Pending serve as a centerpiece in an evening of Latin food, live music, and conversation highlighting stories of resilience, activism, and the cultural richness of Philadelphia’s immigrant communities. Part of Sesquicentenario: In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, EAC will feature several programs that celebrate explore the Latino Voice and the American Landscape. October 23 @ 6:00 pm - 08:00 pm

    Free

  • Lights, Camera, Joy: A cinéSPEAK Celebration

    Forman Arts Initiative 2210 N Philip St,, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Film has the power to bring us together, spark conversations, and fuel movements for collective liberation and that’s exactly what cinéSPEAK is all about! We’re inviting you to be part of this momentum: to gather, celebrate, learn, and dream with us, while fueling the future of community-centered cinema in Philly. On Thursday, December 4th, from 6–9 pm, we’re hosting an unforgettable evening with our beloved community at Forman Arts Initiative (2210 N. Philip Street, Philadelphia PA 19133), an ADA accessible space. You can expect an evening with a joyous and celebratory vibe: DJ, mocktails and cocktails, light bites, short films,

    $20 – $40