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Walking The Edge Exhibit

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

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

SuperCellular: Carolyn Healy & John Phillips

Zoom, Online Only

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

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SuperCellular: Carolyn Healy & John Phillips

Zoom, Online Only

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

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SuperCellular: Carolyn Healy & John Phillips

Zoom, Online Only

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

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Black Queer Writers Remembered: A Black Queer Community Reads Anita Cornwell and Adrian Stanford

Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Heim Center, Room 131, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come and experience Black queer Philadelphia’s literary history through voices of today’s Black queer community. In an evening of live readings and performance, members of Philadelphia’s Black queer community revive rare works by prolific Philadelphia writers Anita Cornwell and Adrian Stanford. Published in 1983, Anita Cornwell's Black Lesbian in White America was the first essay collection by a Black lesbian to be published in the U.S. Cornwell, who came out as a lesbian in the 1950s, has also been published and anthologized as a journalist, fiction writer, and poet. Poet and essayist Adrian Stanford compiled Black and Queer in 1977. It was the first collection of poetry edited by

Wildlife Saturday – Be a Wildlife Rehabber

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

Think you have what it takes to be a Wildlife Rehabilitator? Grab your little ones and join our Wildlife Clinic staff for an afternoon of interactive activities that will put your skills to the test. Get hands-on practice wrapping up injuries and performing exams on our very willing participants: cute stuffed animals! Learn about the patient intake process, treatments, healing, and eventual release that each of our wild animals go through at the clinic. Space is limited to 40 participants; registration is required. This February is Think Wild month at the Schuylkill Center! This is one of several events we’re

Now & Then Marketplace Make Love Market + Mixology Class

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

Now + Then Marketplace and Two Robbers present Make Love Market, a shopping experience with 10 local artists and artisans curated with lovers in mind. Come grab a local seltzer at this new spot & shop local vendors from 4-9pm on Valentines Day! Looking for something fun, cute, and creative to do with your boo? Book a spot at Two Robber's *Special* Seltzer Mixology Class taking place in the space during the market! The workshop includes 2 cocktails, 2 seltzers, and a mixology lesson from 2R lead bartender Lexi!

Free – $45

Monarch Butterflies and the Miracle of Migration (online)

Online/Virtual

Every year, monarch butterflies– those showy, Halloween-colored beauties– engage in one of nature’s most extraordinary feats, flying to a very few secluded mountain valleys in Mexico. After wintering there, they begin a perilous journey north, taking three, even four generations to return to Pennsylvania. And in the fall, they start over again. How do they accomplish this remarkable feat? Why did this even evolve? Among the most popular butterflies, the monarch is also among the most endangered, their numbers in a steep decline in recent decades– for surprising reasons. The Schuylkill Center’s Mike Weilbacher shares the butterfly’s unique story, weaving

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Great Backyard Bird Count at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Participate in the global Great Backyard Bird Count this year with guided walks to count, identify, and learn about the birds of Laurel Hill East and Laurel Hill West, both accredited arboretums. Walks are facilitated by members of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, and no birding experience is needed to join in! This event is presented by the Friends of Laurel Hill. For more information please contact [email protected].

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Cyclical Adjournment Reception

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

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Urban Wildlife: Sharing Spaces (online)

Online/Virtual

Though many may not realize it, the city of Philadelphia offers a very unique ecosystem that is ripe with opportunity for wildlife to flourish. Despite the large human population and cityscape, our urban area is home to a wide variety of critters that have adapted to Philly’s hustle and bustle. Join Interim Director of our Wildlife Clinic, Stephanie Stundon, and Clinic Assistant, Sydney Glisan, in a discussion about cohabitating with wildlife and how to avoid conflict before it arises. Learn how to do your part and live in harmony with the wild animals that are so essential to our environment.

Event Series Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

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

Saturday, February 25th and Saturday, March 4th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring Join our farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today. Once your mouth starts watering, stop by Philly Waffle Cabin's food truck and enjoy one of their delicious Belgian waffles! Philly Waffle Cabin will be on site from 10:00-3:30 on February 25th, and from 10:00-2:00 on March 4th. This program

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From Food Deserts to Food Forests (online)

Online/Virtual

High inflation rates nationwide have made it more difficult for many people to put food on the table. This impact is even greater in areas of our city where stores selling fresh fruits and vegetables are few and far between. Many community organizations throughout Philly are stepping up to transform city green spaces into urban farms and food forests, growing fresh produce, teaching gardening skills, providing nutrition education, and making neighborhoods more sustainable and resilient in the face of economic instability. We talk to community leaders who are harnessing the power of nature to strengthen their neighborhoods: Jasmine Thompson of

Event Series Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

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

Saturday, February 25th and Saturday, March 4th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring Join our farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today. Once your mouth starts watering, stop by Philly Waffle Cabin's food truck and enjoy one of their delicious Belgian waffles! Philly Waffle Cabin will be on site from 10:00-3:30 on February 25th, and from 10:00-2:00 on March 4th. This program

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H&H Books: Live Music Story Time and Activity

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

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

Now + Then Marketplace Lucky Ducky Market

Now + Then Marketplace returns to The Block at Sono St. Patty's Day weekend with over 80 local vendors inside and out. The vacant storefront next to Target & Yards on 5th Street will once again be activated by N+T Marketplace a year later, inantely proving their initiative to occupy empty storefronts in the 'Meantime'. The market will feature vendors ranging from Bean2bean coffee and candles from Queer Candle Co to vintage clothes and original artwork.The market is free to attend, dog, and kid friendly. A list of all the vendors can be found on the event page. Pictures are

Walking the Edge Community Exhibition Discussion

Online/Virtual

The Center’s newest exhibition, Walking the Edge, is an exciting investigation into artistic expressions of the city of Philadelphia’s perimeters and boundaries, as well as other urban landscapes and natural spaces. For this community show, we invited the public to share their creative expressions on borders and edges in nature. Selected submissions are curated into a display, presented both in the Schuylkill Center’s art gallery and online on its website. Hear from curator JJ Tiziou, Director of Environmental Art Kristina Murray, and several artists featured in the exhibition as well as Walk Around Philadelphia participants. Explore how the exhibition promotes

Free

Uncovering Bioluminescent Fungi (online)

Online/Virtual

Bioluminescence, light created by living organisms, is one of nature’s most incredible creations. We usually see this phenomenon in fireflies, but all around us lies a hidden world of glowing life. Glowing mushrooms dotting the nighttime forest, weaving through the soil and climbing up tree bark, even wood that glows in the dark! Experience the wonders of fungal bioluminescence with educator and mycologist Matt Schink and find out what might be hiding in your own backyard.

“Expedition Reclamation” Film Screening

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

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

Free

Environmental Justice Roundtable (online)

Online/Virtual

For over 30 years, the environmental justice movement has been fighting adverse environmental impacts that are disproportionately concentrated in poor neighborhoods and communities of color. An example in Philadelphia is the lack of tree canopy in certain neighborhoods, leading to higher incidences of heat-related illness and death during summer heat waves. What are the environmental justice issues facing Philadelphia neighborhoods and what government and citizen-led initiatives are empowering communities to work toward a more just and sustainable future? We speak with four panelists, Genevieve LaMarr LeMee of Philadelphia’s Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, Jerome Shabazz of Overbrook Environmental Education Center, Maurice

Creative Mending Make-In

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

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

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Easter Family Day

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

Introduce your little ones to Swedish Easter traditions at American Swedish Historical Museum. Children can make Swedish Easter crafts, dress up as Easter witches, and participate in an egg hunt. The event is free for museum members and children two years and under and costs $10 for non-members. You can pay for the event at the door.

Free – $10

Reading with Joseph Earl Thomas

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

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

Walking the Edge Closing Celebration

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

You’re invited to celebrate the closing of our community exhibition, Walking the Edge, with curator and community organizer JJ Tiziou. Philadelphia-based Soapbox Press will lead a letterpress printing workshop and JJ Tiziou will lead guided walks around the Schuylkill Center’s grounds. Participants will also enjoy food and drinks while getting the chance to meet artists featured in Walking the Edge.

Manatawny Still Works’ 9th Anniversary Celebration

City Winery 990 Filbert st, philadelphia, PA

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

Intro to Tufting

Bok 1901 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for an in-person tufting workshop with Tuft the World! In this hands-on instructional class, participants will learn to use power tufting machines to create a rug or wall hanging. The 6-hour class will cover the basics of setting up a tufting frame with stretched primary cloth and threading and operating tufting machines. Instructions for how to cut, glue, and finish a tufted piece will also be provided. Participants will work on projects of their own design on a frame that can accommodate pieces 22 x 22 inches. Frame, cloth, and yarn are included in the cost of the

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Voice, Piano, and Guitar Music Lessons Open House!

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

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SISTERLY LOVE COLLECTIVE PANEL EVENT WITH AUTHOR AND PODCAST HOST SHARI BAYER

Join The Sisterly Love Collective as they welcome hospitality-centric podcast host and author Shari Bayer for a panel discussion in celebration of her soon-to-be-released book Chefwise, Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023). As a preview of the book, which features interviews with leading chefs covering inspiration, advice, and life lessons from both in and out of the kitchen, Shari will lead a panel discussion through the lens of women in hospitality with Sisterly Love Collective members Cybille St. Aude-Tate, Sofia Deleon, and Melissa McGrath as panelists. The panel takes place on Sunday, April 16th, during

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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

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a river is… Exhibition Opening

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

You’re invited to celebrate the opening of a river is…, our first 2023 LandLab artist residency exhibition. LandLab is our immersive artist-in-residence program, providing artists or teams with resources and support to create innovative, site-specific installations or performative artworks. This year’s artists-in-residence, Bitter Officer-Narvasa and Yilu Jin, embarked on a textual and textural exploration of the Schuylkill River watershed. Weaving together memoir, research, and community-based practices, the artists used natural dyes and organic materials from riverbank plants to create textile pieces. Their work considers the legacies of neighborhood change and displacement along the Schuylkill and the increasing uncertainty of life

TTF Spring BioBlitz 2023

Join TTF Watershed Partnership for a week-long BioBlitz within the TTF Watershed in Philadelphia and Montgomery County! Starting on Saturday, April 22, volunteers can use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations across the TTF Watershed and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-wildlife Participate from anywhere in the watershed on your own using the app. The BioBlitz will end on Monday, May 1 when we’ll see how many species we were all able to spot and identify. You can view the progress of the BioBlitz here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spring-2023-bioblitz-tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-partnership What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1680544053290352&usg=AOvVaw2Paz9NmRe1ZKki1LYfkCZc

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Naturepalooza

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Celebrate Earth Day at our annual Naturepalooza festival! Enjoy a wide variety of activity tables, guided hikes, arts and crafts, and food trucks as well as live music from the Billy Jonas Band. Immerse yourself in our 365-acre forest while learning how we can all help our planet become greener, happier, and healthier.

Free

Virtual Rain Barrel Workshop

Join us for this FREE webinar on rain barrels, and what you can do to better manage stormwater at home! Rain barrels store rain to be released in drier weather, helping our creeks by decreasing the impact of pollution and reducing demand on our stormwater system. Barrels also save you money because you’ll use less tap water. Use stored water for gardens and lawns, or to wash your patio furniture and cars. Learn more about rain barrels at this workshop, including tips about installation. This webinar will take place on Zoom. Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdO6gqjotGd0w2RXqg2x1_0oj9JcrOuWv Questions? Contact Ryan at [email protected]

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Ambler EAC Earth Fest

Celebrate Earth Fest at the Ambler Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Earth Fest on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! This year, our family-friendly Earth Fest is all being held outdoors and it is bigger than ever, with food, shopping, music, children’s activities, educational opportunities, giveaways, electric vehicles, an eco-art show and more. Ambler EAC EarFest will feature outdoor vendors where you can shop for Earth-friendly goods and clothing, appreciate local eco-art with a message, and grab a bite to eat in a fully compostable or recyclable container that will be composted by Back to Earth Compost

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Philadelphia’s 2023 Garden Day & Plant Sale

Horticultural center 100 N Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for the Philadelphia County Penn State Master Gardeners’ annual Garden Day & Plant Sale on Sunday, April 30, 2023! This year, we will have a large selection of affordable seedlings, native plants, and house plants for sale, including 100s of varieties of unique vegetables, herbs, native plants, and pollinators. Take advantage of great prices (and great plants!) for starting your garden or adding to an existing landscape. All plants have been carefully cultivated by Penn State Master Gardeners and proceeds support our educational programs in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Master Gardeners will also host garden tours, gardening workshops & demonstrations

Free

Schuylkill Saturdays: Family-Friendly Guided Hikes

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

Start your morning with a guided hike led by an environmental educator and learn about the marvels of our 365 acre forest. Schuylkill Saturdays are free, open to all ages, and take place rain or shine; no registration required. Please note that this hike will be about an hour long and the trails are not stroller-friendly. Hikes will start from the Visitor Center.

The Clay Studio presents Spring Pottery Sale 2023

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

Join The Clay Studio for the return of the Annual Pottery Sale! Attendees have the opportunity to purchase armloads of ceramic treasures by artists and students at rock bottom prices. Come early to get the best picks from an enormous selection of works on-sale. All proceeds support The Clay Studio’s Scholarship Fund. 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 its internationally-renowned

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World of Collage

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

World of Collage Taught by Philadelphia CollageWorks 1-4 Saturday, May 6, 2023 https://bit.ly/WorldofCollage Please join us in the Lower Level of Towne Center from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, May 6th, for a celebration of all things collage! In honor of World Collage Day InLiquid is partnering with Philadelphia CollageWorks to celebrate the imaginative, fun, and carefree World of Collage. Choose among four activities and create a variety of collage art to take home or share as a gift with friends and family. Play and experiment with a variety of papers, assemble a 3-D collage, and contribute to a

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Writing to the River (BIPOC only)

Online

In this interactive workshop, participants will read written works by authors including Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Alice Oswald, and Toni Morrison which reflect on the theme of rivers. We will discuss the symbolic and ecological role that rivers play in our lives and our environments, and create personal maps and “love letters” to the rivers and waterways that are important to us. This event is specifically for people who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). If you do not identify as BIPOC, please attend the second installment of this workshop open to the general public.

Free

Walk Around Philadelphia – 2023 Exhibit @ Studio 34

Philadelphia is large and contains multitudes. Since 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has evolved into a citywide public program that has facilitated the exploration of the city’s furthest (and wildest) reaches for hundreds of Philadelphians ranging in age from 12–94. This exhibit features images from the city’s edge created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s margins on foot.

Free

Love Your Park Week

There are more than 300 neighborhood parks across the City of Philadelphia, and this spring over 90 of them will be hosting clean-up service days Saturday, May 13 through Sunday, May 21, for Love Your Park Week. Love Your Park is a program of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, in partnership with the Park Friends Network, made up of volunteer groups who steward their neighborhood parks. Every spring, thousands of volunteers come out to clean and green their parks, plant trees, clean up litter, and more to help prepare parks for the summer. To lend a hand

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FREE EVENT: In Color Birding Community Goat Walk

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Philly Goats at the Farm as they share a Goat Walk with their friends at In Color Birding and learn all about our amazing BIRDS!! (and that's not the one's with helmets!) Meet at the goat barn, bird walk departs at 9am sharp and goat walk departs at 10am sharp!! We start right on time, check this website and our social media for weather related changes. Free !! No registration necessary, we take turns walking the goats! Rain date is Sunday, May 21 from 9am-11am.

Open Saturdays at Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum

Pack a picnic basket and settle among the gardens at Andalusia’s Open Saturdays, where families and nature lovers can enjoy the grounds during the weekends. The next Open Saturday is May 20, Garden Photography Day! Photographer Sandy Stolzman will capture the gardens, offer technical tips, and demonstrate her process. Bring a camera, or smartphone, to take your own pictures of Andalusia’s beautiful scenery. Guests can embark on self-guided garden tours aided by a map of the grounds and view a panorama of trees and flowers in various stages of bloom, including the fragrant crab apple tree in the Graperies, set

$15 – $30

Alter Street Open Studios

Meet the artists of 2202 Alter Street Studios in this Open Studio and Sale Event on May 20th from 11 am - 4 pm! Housing over 20 individual artist studios, select artists invite you to join them to tour their studios, chat with them, and see a behind-the-scenes look at how the art is created. Artwork in various mediums will be for sale and free kid-friendly crafts will be available for budding Picassos of all ages! Light drinks and refreshments will be served as you explore each floor. This event is free and open to the public. The Studios at

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Writing to the River

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

In this interactive workshop led by LandLab artist-in-residence Bitter Kalli, participants will read written works by authors including Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Alice Oswald, and Toni Morrison which reflect on the theme of rivers. We will discuss the symbolic and ecological role that rivers play in our lives and our environments, and create personal maps and “love letters” to the rivers and waterways that are important to us.

Free

RittenhouseTown Fair

Historic Rittenhouse Town 208 Lincoln Drive, 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!

FREE EVENT: Strawberry Mansion Fest with The Philly Goat Project

Mander Rec Center 2130 north 33rd street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

FREE! Join the Philly Goats and the Philadelphia Orchard Project at the annual Strawberry Mansion Strawberry Festival in East Fairmount Park! Meet the goats from 12-1 at Mander Rec (2130 north 33rd street) and then walk them over to the Strawberry Festival for free strawberry picking and other treats from 1-3!(2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive) At the Festival there are FREE strawberries, strawberry plants to take home, and FREE tours of the historic mansion itself, where you can learn about Strawberry Mansion’s connection to the abolition movement. The goats will be on hand to walk and read stories with friends of all ages! Rain date

Walk Around Philadelphia – 2023 Exhibit Closing, Film Screening and Q&A @ Studio 34

Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia is large and contains multitudes. This exhibit, curated by longtime Studio 34 collaborator JJ Tiziou, features images from the city’s edge created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s margins on foot. Since 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has evolved into a citywide public program that has facilitated the exploration of the city’s furthest (and wildest) reaches for hundreds of Philadelphians. Join us on June 4th 7-9pm for last chance to check out the exhibit, film screening of footage from the walk, and conversation / Q&A between JJ Tiziou & Morgan Andrews at 8pm.

Event Series Sunday Funday at Awbury

Sunday Funday at Awbury

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

Event Series Sunday Funday at Awbury

Sunday Funday at Awbury

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

Museum for Art in Wood presents Belly Dance: A Space for Personal Expression

Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for a captivating evening of Belly Dance: A Space for Personal Expression. Guided by Habiba, an internationally recognized performer, choreographer, teacher, and lecturer on dances of the Middle East, the audience will be invited to “become” music through movements of the torso, hips, and arms, while tracing the deep history of belly dance. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience this ancient art form, traditionally the domain of women. Belly Dance: A Space for Personal Expression will be offered for this one night only!

Free

Museum for Art in Wood presents How it Started and How it’s Going: Collector talk with Suzanne Perrault

Zoom, Online Only

Join us for How it Started and How it’s Going, a speaker series with collectors. For this session, we’ll get a different perspective on collecting by speaking with Suzanne Perrault a partner at Rago/Wright Auctions. We’ll learn about how she got started in the industry and why; we’ll hear what attracts them to certain pieces and see some of their favorite works along with pieces for an upcoming auction. We will also discuss what makes someone a collector of art, how to start your own collection, and how to become more knowledgeable about the auction world.

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Museum for Art in Wood presents Seeing Through Space Artist Talk with Nadia Kaabi-Linke

Zoom, Online Only

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for an engaging artist talk with artist Nadia Kaabi-Linke, whose work is included in the current exhibition The Mashrabiya Project – Seeing Through Space. Kaabi-Linke is the fourth featured artist to speak in the exhibition’s ongoing lecture series. In this virtual talk, Kaabi-Linke will share her artistic journey and her connection to mashrabiya in the context of architecture, art, craft, and community. Nadia Kaabi-Linke was born Tunis, Tunisia, and raised in Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. She graduated from the University of Fine Arts, Tunis, in 1999, and earned a Ph.D. at

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Juneteenth Tours at Peter Wentz Farmstead

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

Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Juneteenth Tours Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead in observation of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black enslaved people in America. UGR3DAY Conductor Dee Patterson will be here at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 17th leading an early-morning story walk for both kids and adults. Learn about the journeys of enslaved people seeking their freedom through this interactive experience. All ages; Free. Registration is not required for the UGR3DAY Story Walk. We will also be offering special tours

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Contemplative Nature Photography

The Barn at Historic RittenhouseTown 208 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a contemplative approach to photographing nature using smartphones. The emphasis will be on the process, not the product. Walking meditation, mindful breathing, and contemplative appreciation of nature will be the doorways into a reflection on our relationship to nature. What images do we see? What stories do we create about what we observe? Can we learn to see familiar sights with new eyes?

$27

Juneteenth Freedom Market

NextFab North 1800 N. American St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

An exciting Juneteenth celebration filled with joy, community, and support for a great cause. This family-friendly event is packed with engaging activities for everyone to enjoy. Explore our diverse array of vendors offering unique products and delicious food options. Children will have a blast with games, face painting, and interactive entertainment tailored just for them. Don't miss your chance to participate in our raffle and win exciting prizes while contributing to a meaningful initiative. As the rhythmic beats fill the air, groove to the soulful tunes of live music performances. This Juneteenth event is a perfect opportunity to come together,

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Hand Printing from Nature

morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Laura Bethmann, artist and author of Hand Printing From Nature, to learn about and create detailed, life-size prints of fresh garden plants in this hands-on workshop. Practiced by luminaries such as Leonardo da Vinci and Ben Franklin, we will explore the intriguing ancient art and science of nature printing using fresh botanicals. The nature-printing technique is a simple, direct-printing process that stirs our kinship with the earth and charges our creative energies. Laura will discuss some of the fascinating history of this practice and demonstrate basic techniques. No previous art experience is necessary, just bring your love of plants!

$75 – $80

Schuylkill Saturdays: Family-Friendly Guided Hikes

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Start your morning with a guided hike led by an environmental educator and learn about the marvels of our 365 acre forest. Schuylkill Saturdays are free, open to all ages, and take place rain or shine; no registration required. Please note that this hike will be about an hour long and the trails are not stroller-friendly. Hikes will start from the Visitor Center.

Gnome Core: Experimental Art Performance

Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Spend some quality time with our Gnome in Residence. This year’s Performing Artist in Residence is our own Professional Hermit, Alex Tatarsky. Alex’s performances will take place on the grounds of Glen Foerd and will inhabit a space somewhere in between eco-lecture, object dance, and foraged dinner theater. Although the concept of the professional hermit faded away at the end of the 18th century, it has not left us entirely. It has evolved from the antiquarian druid to its current reincarnation in the person of Alex Tatarsky: Garden Gnome. This performance will be located near the water tower and will

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Event Series Cheese & Wine at Old Pine

Museum for Art in Wood presents Tea and Game Night

Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for an evening of backgammon and shesh besh. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this game night is for everyone. Guests are invited to bring their own boards or use one provided by the Museum. Get ready for an enjoyable and exciting night of friendly competition and laughter. During Tea and Game Night, attendees are welcome to explore the Museum’s latest exhibition, The Mashrabiya Project: Seeing Through Space, a multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring commissioned, never-before-seen works from six international artists. The exhibition is the first effort in the U.S. to

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Event Series Sunday Funday at Awbury

Sunday Funday at Awbury

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

Walk Around Philadelphia : 2023 Exhibit @ Cherry St Pier

Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Studio 16, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This exhibit features images from the city’s edge created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s border on foot. Since 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has evolved into a citywide public program that has facilitated the exploration of the city’s furthest (and wildest) margins for hundreds of Philadelphians. Walk Around Philadelphia creates cultural events that bring people together in shared experiences that connect them to their own bodies, their neighbors, and the landscape of Philadelphia. Through facilitated walks, exhibitions and narrative storytelling, the project uses the structure of exploring the city’s perimeter to engage with themes of borders and

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Event Series Delco Arts Week

First Friday, June 7th @ Arch Enemy Arts

Arch Enemy Arts 109 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Arch Enemy Arts gallery and boutique welcomes you to our First Friday event on July 7, 2023 from 5PM - 9PM at 109 Arch Street in Old City! Free and open to the public, come celebrate the dramatic and varied new collections we have on display, including three solo features by artists kEda Gomes, Michael Reedy, and S.V. Williams, as well as a new group exhibition titled “NO PLACE LIKE…” Plus, you still have a chance to check out our gorgeous exhibition of GRAPHITE, which includes over forty works from our eleven-year archives dedicated to pencil and works on paper.

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Event Series Bluebird Nesting Box Tour

Second Saturdays at Cliveden: Citizenship

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cliveden’s next Second Saturday event on July 8th, from 9am to 4pm, and the theme is Citizenship! Local organization Victoria Urban Outreach Tutoring Service (VUOTS) will host a civic engagement and legislative conversation with Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. From 9am to 12pm, community members are welcome to volunteer in the gardens and assist the Preservation Director in maintaining the greenspace. Tools and directions will be provided, no experience is necessary. Volunteers should come to the Carriage House and Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119, to meet with Libbie.

Free

Schuylkill Saturdays: Family-Friendly Butterfly Walk

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

Start your morning with a guided hike led by an environmental educator and learn about the marvels of our 365 acre forest. Schuylkill Saturdays are free, open to all ages, and take place rain or shine; no registration required. Please note that this hike will be about an hour long and the trails are not stroller-friendly. Hikes will start from the Visitor Center.

Christmas in July

Jack Curtis Stadium at Cooper River Park 1301 North Park Dr, Pennsauken, NJ, United States

Opera Philadelphia brings its multitalented singers, orchestra, and chorus to the Twilight Concert Series at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken for a family-friendly night of opera conducted by Collingswood’s Elizabeth Braden. The free, 90-minute concert begins with some of opera’s most beloved and popular songs and concludes with a full performance of Gian Carlo Menotti’s magical holiday classic Amahl and the Night Visitors, about a little shepherd boy who encounters the Three Kings on their way to Bethlehem. Dubbed Opera Philadelphia's Christmas in July, the concert is part of a special 2023 Twilight Concert Series lineup to commemorate the 100th

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Reception for “Binding Ties” & Meet and Greet with Michelle Marcuse

the artist studio at park towne place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us on Wednesday, July 19th, in celebration of Park Towne Place's Artist In Residence, Michelle Marcuse! During her 2023 artist residency at Park Towne Place, Philadelphia-based artist Michelle Marcuse created a new body of work, resulting in this exhibition, aptly titled Binding Ties. Originating from South Africa, Marcuse’s studio practice investigates the concept of our intricate relationship between identity, history, and our shared human experience amidst a "melting pot" of cultures. With an ever-curious exploration, Marcuse utilized wire, string, and raffia to create the included works. Binding Ties pushes the boundaries of her creative practice as she interweaves traditional craft techniques with

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Event Series “Disney’s Finding Nemo, Jr.” presented by Upper Darby Summer Stage

Pockets of Light: A New Interactive Public Arts Installation along the Delaware River Waterfront

Delaware River Waterfront Philadelphia, PA, United States

In order to grow, we all need a little light. The Delaware River Waterfront Trail provides just that—for both people and nature. Through a series of hand- and machine-sewn artworks, artist Julie “Juicebox” Woodard transforms post-consumer waste into depictions of the Delaware River and native plants found along the waterfront. "Wayfinding waterscapes" found on the Delaware pathway guide you to installations at four public piers accompanied by site-specific interactives created by experience designer Eric the Puzzler. Through eye-catching artwork, unique puzzles, local natural history, and participation prizes, the creators aim to enhance the nurturing effects of the waterfront and encourage

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Schuylkill Saturdays: Family-Friendly Guided Wetlands Walk

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

Start your morning with a guided hike led by an environmental educator and learn about the marvels of our 365 acre forest. Schuylkill Saturdays are free, open to all ages, and take place rain or shine; no registration required. Please note that this hike will be about an hour long and the trails are not stroller-friendly. Hikes will start from the Visitor Center.

Event Series Sunday Funday at Awbury

Sunday Funday at Awbury

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

Walk Around Philadelphia Virtual Walk Talk

ZOOM

Join us via Zoom to learn about the 100+ miles of adventure that comprise Walk Around Philadelphia as we set out to explore the city's edge. -Get a virtual guided tour of the city's border -Meet the artist/organizer & fellow perimeter walkers -Get answers to FAQ & learn about the walk's evolution -Consider joining an upcoming segment! A true 'fringe' experience at the city's margins, 12th Walk Around Philadelphia will be split into 12 segments over four weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) Aug 12th – Sept 17th. A companion exhibition upstairs at Cherry Street Pier runs June 15th through September 23rd. Register for

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Nature’s Alchemy Festival

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

Free, family-friendly environmental arts event with workshops and demonstrations celebrating collaboration between artists, artists-to-be, and the natural world. Enjoy music and food while learning new and exciting collaborative artistic processes including cyanotype, light painting, and pigment and ink-making from six artists featured in “Nature’s Alchemy”, our Summer 2023 Environmental Art exhibition. Attendance is free of charge; registration is required. There will be a complimentary shuttle service to and from local SEPTA bus stops. In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled for September 9th. Pictured above, clockwise from top left: Mineral pigments and watercolor painting with Lauren Rosenthal

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TrailOff & Trail Walk-in Event featuring Indigenous Storytelling and a Walking Experience Along the Delaware River

Frankford Boat Launch Frankford Boat Laucnh, Philadelphia, PA, United States

TrailOff puts YOU at the center of the story through a free app that syncs audio to your phone’s GPS as you walk along the K&T Trail in Northeast Philadelphia. The story "Conversations" imagines discussions with the Indigenous Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape people of past, present, and future. Bring a charged smartphone and headphones! We’ll provide bug spray, snacks, water, and a unique walking experience. 4 - 4:30 PM Arrive and listen and walk at your own pace! "Conversations" leads you from the Frankford Boat Launch to Lardner's Point Park and back. 2.1 mile trip, about 50 minutes. When you get back,

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S’mores & More 2023

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

National S’mores Day is August 10th. Celebrate in the best way possible! What is summer without s’mores, crisp graham crackers, melting chocolate, perfectly roasted marshmallows and your buddies? Join us at Riverbend Environmental Education for a fun summer evening with campfire and nature exploration. Gather around the campfire to roast marshmallows and soak up the last of summer. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event: The true cost to Riverbend to offer this educational event to the public is $20 per person. We recognize that for some families, this is unaffordable. Therefore, we invite you to choose the

Event Series Sunday Funday at Awbury

Sunday Funday at Awbury

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

The Clay Studio hosts memorial event “Celebration of Life | Raymond Rorke”

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

The Clay Studio presents “Raymond Rorke: In Memoriam,” a collection of ceramic works created by the late Raymond Rorke. A beloved friend and graphic designer at The Clay Studio for six years, this special exhibition honors the contributions he made to Philadelphia’s ceramic community and features works he created until his recent passing earlier this year. "What clay has given me over the years — as have my teachers and students — is a way forward, where daily awareness and creation can be practiced and deepened.” Rorke once shared. “These days at the studio I’m surrounded by clay in all

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Summer Festival at Whitby Park

Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Avenue Cobbs Creek Parkway & Thomas Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Cobbs Creek Park Ambassadors invite neighbors to come enjoy free food, music, and outdoor fun in the park! We will have bounce houses, a native plant giveaway, expert-led birding and mushroom walks, water testing demonstrations, and more.

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents ‘Wildest Dreams’ Opening Reception

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

Immerse yourself in Zeinab Diomande's evocative exploration of Black womanhood in 'Wildest Dreams' at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens. Delve into Diomande's captivating multimedia pieces that challenge stereotypes, revealing vulnerability and strength in intricate self-portraits. Experience a dreamlike world of vibrant hues and dynamic patterns, where diverse characters carve their own tales. The opening reception is pay-as-you-wish, so don’t miss this opportunity to explore the work of Zeinab Diomande!

The Germantown Arts District September Block Party

5400 Germantown Ave 5400 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, United States

In celebration of Germantown by the people of Germantown, the Germantown Arts District invites the Germantown community and Philadelphia area to attend their first GAD Block Party on September 22, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. The Germantown Arts District Block Party aims to expand the visibility of the Germantown Arts District with creative activities and art exploration. The event will allow the GAD and Germantown community members to connect and get to know one another better. Live music and dance performances, food trucks, local vendors, artists & games will allow guests and Philadelphia neighbors to immerse themselves in

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Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents Twilight in the Gardens

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

Join the Philadelphia Magic Gardens for an enchanting evening at Twilight in the Gardens! Relax to the sounds of Chinese American freak-folk ensemble, River Full of Fruit, as they take the stage in the mesmerizing, mosaicked courtyard. Embrace creativity at the art tables, where artist Brijette Zachary will share the art of macramé. Guests will create their own feather macramé keychain to take home! Don't miss the opportunity to view the captivating exhibition "Wildest Dreams: Works by Zeinab Diomande" in our galleries. Please note that all Twilight in the Gardens events are BYOBBS (Bring Your Own Booze, Blanket, and Snacks),

$20 – $25

Yom Kippur Bird Walk

The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia

Join local nature enthusiast Bernard “Billy” Brown on an afternoon bird walk through The Woodlands. This is the perfect activity to enjoy before breaking your Yom Kippur fast, or a great opportunity to enjoy nature on a Monday afternoon. Meet Billy at the cemetery gates, and bring your own binoculars if you have them. A limited supply from The Woodlands will be available for those who need them.

Event Series Sunday Funday at Awbury

Sunday Funday at Awbury

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sunday Fundays Free and family-friendly activities every first Sunday of the month.  See the goats and chickens, take wellness classes, go on farm tours, get your hands dirty in gardening workshops, and stop by Awbury’s Farm Market for fresh, local produce. The Farm is always free and open to walk and explore, but on Sunday afternoons we host special activities and Awbury staff and partner organizations at The Farm to welcome you. Concert and Barn Dance with Wissahickon Bridge! (a.k.a the Mohr Family Band) At 2:00 enjoy funny and uplifting songs for all ages, then at 2:30 it’s the Barn

The Bird Ethic – Opening Celebration

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

Artist-in-residence Susan Hagen’s solo exhibition, The Bird Ethic, is opening in our gallery and on our trails October 7th. Hagen’s diorama-inspired outdoor sculptures capture historical moments in bird conservation, bird science, and humankind’s impact on bird populations, guiding guests to take action to repair our interconnected world. At the opening, Hagen will lead a walk and talk about the outdoor exhibits. We will also have a hands-on art activity. The walk is wheelchair-accessible along our Widener Trail. Food and drinks will be provided. RSVP requested.

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Event Series Adventure Aquarium | Fintastic Fall Days ft. Glowing Pumpkins

Chestnut Hill presents the Fall for the Arts Festival

Chestnut Hill 8000-8600 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 38th annual Fall for the Arts Festival returns to Chestnut Hill, transforming Germantown Avenue into an outdoor arts and craft marketplace. The popular family-friendly, pet-friendly event features live demonstrations, children's activities, live music, culinary delights, and boutique shopping. The streets between the 8000 and 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic to provide ample space for visitors and vendors. An urban village, Chestnut Hill is well-known for its lush gardens and trees lining the cobblestone streets of Germantown Avenue, as well as architecture spanning three centuries. “The Fall for the Arts Festival” offers the perfect

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Bok Open Studios

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

BOK OPEN STUDIOS - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023 FROM 6-9PM Come explore the Bok building and meet the 200+ businesses that call Bok home (PHILADELPHIA) — Don’t miss a favorite bi-annual Philly happening, Open Studios, returning this fall on Friday, October 13th from 6-9PM. During this free, family-friendly event, you’re invited to explore all 9 floors of the building and meet the Bok community! This past spring was the biggest Open Studios turnout yet, with nearly 100 studios visited by over 4,000 guests! This fall, there are more makers and creatives to see than ever. Open Studios brings you directly

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Community Print Pop-Up featuring Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints

Park Towne Place The Great Lawn, 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please join us on the East Lawn at Park Towne Place from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, October 14th, for a Community Print Day featuring Scott Holford of Golden Key Prints! Learn to use silkscreens on paper as well as clothing and accessories! Participants can choose among original designs by Scott Holford to print themselves and take home to keep or share as a gift with friends and family. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own shirt, tote bag, or other clean fabric surface to print an original custom design made just for this event! This event is

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The Clay Studio presents Between Horizons | 경계를 넘어서

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

Explore the human instinct to travel and seek new perspectives through 'Between Horizons | 경계를 넘어서.' This exhibition showcases the ceramic artwork of twelve talented artists who embarked on their ceramic journey in Korea and later pursued graduate studies in the US. Their sculptures reflect the evolving personal narratives born from the courageous choice to relocate to a foreign land in pursuit of fresh outlooks. Delve into the profound questions this geographic transition raises: How has this journey influenced their artistic identities? How has immersion in new cultures shaped their artistic processes and perspectives? And, most importantly, how do they

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Mister John’s Halloween Block Party

South 8th and Fulton Street 761 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, United States

You're Invited To Mister John's Halloween Block Party! We're excited to open the doors of our brand-new building in South Philly, and to celebrate, we're throwing a giant Halloween Block Party, Mister John's style! Please join us in costume on Sunday, October 29th from 10am - 4pm at South 8th & Fulton Street for a day of fun for the whole family. There will be nonstop live music, raffle prizes, arts & crafts, drag storytime, a costume parade, student performances, a giant dance party and SO MUCH more. We will have light refreshments but feel free to BYOB!

Reclaiming Our Vote – The Stakes of the 2023 Municipal Election

Online event

Reclaiming Our Vote - The Stakes of the 2023 Municipal Election Join NExT Philadelphia (The Urban League of Philadelphia Young Professionals) for an exciting online event on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 8:00 PM EDT. The stakes have never been higher as we come together to discuss and strategize for the upcoming municipal election. This event is your opportunity to make your voice heard and be a part of the movement to reclaim our vote. During this event, we will delve into the key issues at hand, what's on the ballot, and the impact this election will have on our

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Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Harvest Festival

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

November 4th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Harvest Festival For a colonial farm family like the Wentzes, the fall harvest was the most important time of the year. Join us as we prepare for the cold 18th century winter during our Harvest Festival! Watch demonstrations of traditional farming practices like cider pressing, corn shelling, and cultivating a field. Visit our group of talented craftspeople from basket makers to tape weavers to woodworkers and more. Step into the shoes of a colonial farmer with a variety of hands-on activities. Featuring a special magic show from The Colonial Conjurer. It’s fall

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Layers of Authenticity Opening Reception

Rowan University Art Gallery 301 High Street West, Glassboro, NJ, United States

In this group show five artists create work by altering imagery pulled from print, the internet, or their own photography. Utilizing unique processes of production they reveal authentic and insightful statements about our current political and social landscape and the ambiguousness and misconceptions about historical events, places, and people. Opening Reception: November 9, 5:00-7:00 PM RSVP

$25

Love Your Park Fall Weekend 2023

Philadelphia Parks

This fall, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends Groups across the city will be hosting volunteer events the weekend of November 10th - 12th for Love Your Park Fall Weekend 2023. Over 90 Philly parks need help planting trees and flower bulbs, collecting leaves for compost, and cleaning up after a busy summer season.

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Karin Larsson Free Family Day!

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

Join us for a free family day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Try out different crafts like weaving, clothing design, and furniture making through fun activities in our galleries. Explore impressive tapestries, art, and furniture in the new Karin Larsson exhibit, and watch demonstrations from master craftspeople.

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Miracle On American Street Holiday Gift Market

1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA 19122 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA 19122, PA, United States

NextFab and Olde Kensington Boutique have once again partnered to bring you the third annual “Miracle on American Street” Holiday Gift Market! Shop local and handmade this holiday season, with our biggest market yet, from over 100 vendors, while enjoying delicious food and drinks from vendors and cuisine from Sor Ynez. Tour the beautiful NextFab facilities and meet the makers in the actual studio spaces they use to produce the fantastic work available for purchase. Enjoy demonstrations, giveaways, and make-and-take activities within the makerspace. Enjoy demonstrations, giveaways, and make-and-take activities for all ages, including the make your own ornament at

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Lenape History Talk and Walk, Free Event

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

FREE event-join the Philly Goats at Awbury and learn about the history of the original peoples of the land. Meet the Philly Goats and walk with us through the farm and arboretum as we learn about the culture and history of the Lenape nation in our area. RAIN DATE is 11/26.

dtXfy One Year Anniversary Celebration

dtXfy 4328 Main St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Manayunk’s sole renewal studio, dtXfy, is celebrating its anniversary after a successful first year in business. Founder Denise Lehmann and the rest of the dtXfy team will be hosting a weekend-long celebration at The Manayunk studio located at 4328 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127. Friday, December 1, 2023 at 4 p.m: local eats, conscious cocktails from Gem Life + Bar, and an opportunity for guests to try out dtXfy services for free. Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Aura photography & readings with Inner Light Aura Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 6 p.m. - Breathwork

The Resource Exchange reFlea Vendor Market

The Resource Exchange 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Resource Exchange's reFlea is a vendor market 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! reFlea Vendor Market Saturday, December 2nd 12pm-5pm, Rain or Shine FREE! The Resource Exchange at 1800 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 in Kensington (just a few blocks from the MFL Berks Station) - VENDOR INFORMATION - Are you an artist? A maker? A DIY extraordinaire? A purveyor of sustainable goods? Do you reuse the disused, or

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Toy Drop-off

the head and the hand 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, United States

Unless Kids is hosting free toy drop-offs for parents to unload unused toys before the holidays. AND for every toy given, you get a free month membership* to the Unless Kids toy-buying platform! (Launching in 2024) *up to a year See you at the Head & the Hand on Saturday dec 9! December 9th at The Head & The Hand

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5th Annual Fishtown Freeze Weekend – December 9 & 10

Fishtown

Now entering its 5th year, Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District and Fishtown Co are excited to announce the expansion of our annual Fishtown Freeze ice sculpture event into a weekend long family-friendly extravaganza that brings dozens of custom-designed ice sculptures, holiday shopping spree discounts at over 20 participating area retailers, and more to the streets of Fishtown! Highlights include interactive live ice sculpture carvings throughout the day on December 9, holiday shopping at the area’s independent boutiques, photos with Santa at Frankford Hall, food and drink specials at all your favorite restaurants, and even more holiday fun! More info:

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Event Series DEEP CUTZZ: HOLIDAZE 2023 LAST CHANCE MARKET

Design a Doodad #002: Beer Can Label Design Workshop

Triple Bottom Brewing 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us at Triple Bottom Brewing to design your own beer can label! First, we will take you on a short design adventure by getting to know how much inspiration and intention it takes to bring a label to life. Meet Marian Bailey, the creator of the Triple Bottom’s Hazy IPA, Training Montage label. Then, YOU become the designer of your own beer can label, using provided supplies and templates. Lastly, we’ll put your label on a can for you to use as a vessel or a planter (yes, we will have succulents). Registration includes: + One (1) beverage +

$45

The Wissahickon in December with Debbie Hoellein and Jim McClory

North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead

Meet at North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead Join Debbie and Jim as we hike the Wissahickon in December. When we last did this hike in May, we went looking for frogs, but in winter we expect them to be at the bottom of the pond. We’ll see what flora and fauna are visible in early winter. We’ll also be visiting some historical points of interest, walking through a work of art, and admiring some beautiful rocks. Expect some rocky ascents and descents on our 3.5-4 mile route. Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an

First Friday at Vox Populi Gallery

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

Vox Populi Gallery is celebrating the first First Friday of 2024 with free opening receptions for four new exhibitions: - My Palestine Keeps on Growing is a text-based visual art show featuring the work of Palestinian poet and performer Farah Chamma فرح شمّا curated by Ali Rufrano-Ruffner - Incubation Veils is an acousmatic sound listening room curated by Jim Strong - This is your sign to keep going is a collection of arts & cultural work from the Philippine liberation movement curated by KT Pe Benito - Transcendent mess to resist representation is a show of 5 artists that frames

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MLK Day of Service

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

Come together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy at the Schuylkill Center. All members of the community are invited to join us as we work on service projects aimed at protecting the health of our forests as well as supporting our Center. There will be a wide range of service projects available so everyone can participate! Registration is required.

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