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  • SustainPHL

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

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

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  • Now + Then Marketplace Mega Market 4

    Thunderbird Salvage & Hackett Elementary, 2441 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125 2441 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The 4th Now + Then Marketplace collaboration with Phila Flea Markets aptly named MEGA MARKET returns around Thunderbird Salvage & The Fishtown Flatiron & Hackett Elementary for the 4th time. One of the largest markets of the year, the MEGA market surrounds 3 whole city blocks along Frankford Ave, Trenton Ave, & York Street and hosts over 200 local vendors. Vendors range from vintage clothing from Tiger Snake Vintage, Art from Alicia, Vietnamese food from Angie's to local drinks from Two Robbers and macaroons from 1984 Cakes. As always the market is free to attend, dog, and kid friendly. A

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

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

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

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  • Sauna is Life: Sauna Culture in Finland

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

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

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  • Midnight Pasta Co. Pasta Shaping Class

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

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

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  • Bok Open Studios

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

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

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  • Solar Celebration at Weavers Way’s Germantown Store

    Weavers Way Germantown 328 W Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Join Weavers Way Co-op and Clean Energy Co-op members as we celebrate expanding renewable energy with the solar installation at the Germantown store. Come talk to the Clean Energy Co-op and Solar States (solar installer for this project) to learn how you can either install solar on your property/institution or directly in­crease the amount of renewable energy in­stalled in Pennsylvania with the Clean Energy Co-op's pooled investment strategy. Kids can run a shoebox sized solar car. There will be brief messages followed by a group picture at 1:30pm. Store location is: 328 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

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  • Fall Fest at the Philly J

    Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, United States

    Join us for a community wide celebration welcoming the Fall Season! This year, Fall Fest is FREE to enter. Please be aware that many activities may require tickets or a wrist band to participate. Registration and wristband pre-orders are now open! Early registration helps us provide a smoother and shorter check-in process. Wristbands are available at a discounted rate until 10/15, individual tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Some of our free & ticketed activities for all ages include: •Live Music •Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course •Giant Dual Slide •Bounce House for ages 3 and under •Train Ride

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  • Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, 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:

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  • Arboretum Tour

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

    On November 2 we’re celebrating the opening of our accredited arboretum at Schuylkill Center!

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  • Climate Revival Tour: Gospel Concert with Special Guests

    Grace Community United Methodist Church 1213 Central Ave, Chester, United States

    Come join us for an Unforgettable Night of Gospel Music, Inspiration, and Change! Get ready to experience a powerful evening filled with soul-stirring gospel performances and thought-provoking speakers at the Climate Revival Tour! Featuring uplifting music that will move your spirit, including performances from Climate Revival's very own Antonique Smith & local choirs, this is more than just a concert—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. While the music will lift your soul, we’ll also hear from inspiring voices like Climate Revival Cofounder Rev Yearwood, who will share how our faith and community can come together to protect the environment and build

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  • Owl Howl

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

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

    $29

  • Riverwards Chapbook Series Release Party

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

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

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

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

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

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  • Love Your Pretzel Park Day

    Pretzel Park 4300 Silverwood Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Spend the morning beautifying Pretzel Park. Tasks will include trash and litter pick-up; leaves and organic debris clean-up; as well as weeding, planting and mulching. Gardening equipment provided. Refreshments provided. Please register at loveyourpark.org Rain date: November 10, 2024

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  • Stories and Crafts Free Family Day!

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

    Join the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park for a Free Family Day! Try out kids crafts and activities all about Swedish and Scandinavian books and stories! Play with Pippi Longstocking, explore with the Moomins, or get ready for winter with the Tomten. Create your own tomte and other Swedish characters to take home! Share a new culture with your family while encouraging literacy skills for kids of all ages. If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum before, this is the perfect opportunity!

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

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

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

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  • Made at Bok Market

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

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

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  • WILD FOOD FORAGING WALK WITH LADY DANNI

    Land Health Native Plant Nursery

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

  • Historic Waynesborough Speaker Series: Gary Ecelbarger

    Historic Waynesborough 2049 Waynesborough Road, Paoli, PA, United States

    The Battle of the Clouds Join historian and author Gary Ecelbarger at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, for a new and fascinating look at the Revolutionary War battle that nobody won and which hardly happened at all. This tale of wet gunpowder, muddy roads, and missed chances still fascinates military scholars and history buffs alike. What really happened the day the Continental Army and the British redcoats stared each other down from two opposing hillsides outside of Paoli? Ecelbarger has written 10 books and dozens of essays and articles on the American Revolution, the American Civil War, and a host

    $15

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

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

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator

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  • Small Business Saturday Market at Bok

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

    Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Bok. Popping up in the West Gym, our Made @ Bok market will be stocked with jewelry, pottery textiles, beauty products, and more!

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  • Emerging Art Collectors Preview for The Print Center’s Benefit Auction

    Ecological Landscape Design
    The Print Center 1614 Latimer St, Philadelphia, P, United States

    Join The Print Center for a special free evening where guests can preview the artwork up for bid in our 2024 Benefit Auction and hear about the works from some of the artists who created them. Guests can also ask questions about buying and caring for artworks, and learn about approaches to collecting. The Print Center’s 2024 Benefit Auction is our major fundraising event of the year! Proceeds support a full year of excellent and compelling exhibitions, public programs, educational activities and publications. This year’s Benefit will honor two outstanding contributors to our city’s cultural life: Sarah McEneaney, artist and

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  • Made at Bok Winter Market

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

    Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Bok.

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  • MAMBO LEGENDS: THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS

    Galeria 4261, P, United States

    MAMBO LEGENDS: THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS WHYY/EAC Latin Rhythm & Reels Miniseries Latin Food, Live Music, Screening, and Conversation Thursday, December 19, 2024, 6:00pm 6:00pm Reception, Live Music & Dancing 7:00pm Film Screening 8:00pm Conversation and Q&A GRAN SALON & PLAZA, GALERIA ESPERANZA FREE: General Admission The Mambo Legends Orchestra is committed to keeping the sounds of the great Afro Cuban bandleaders Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez alive for future generations. Comprised of several former members of these legendary orchestras, The Mambo Legends provide a link to the golden era of music in New York in the early 1940s, when the Machito Orchestra fused the

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  • Winter Bird Census

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

    January is great time of year for bird watching here at the Schuylkill Center. On January 11 we’re inviting birders to help us collect data for our annual Winter Bird Census! Help monitor the abundance of bird species that winter in our forests and fields. All of the information we collect will be shared with other citizen scientists, helping us to better understand how our local bird populations change over time. Drinks and food will be provided for participants. Birders of any level experience are welcome to join, no experience necessary! This program is for adults only. Sign up for

  • Restoration Workday

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

    Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know our vast, 365 acres of protected land! This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to learn more about plant identification and restoration techniques while connecting with nature and other members of your community. Together, we will work to remove invasive plant species and improve our trails. No experience is necessary. We recommend wearing long pants and sturdy boots and bringing a pair of gloves if you have them available. We will have a selection of gloves if needed, along with tools, water

  • Main Line Martin Luther King Association and Bryn Mawr College MLK Day Programming for Jan. 19 & 20

    Bird Walk at Newlin Grist Mill
    Bryn Mawr College 101 N Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr, United States

    The Main Line Martin Luther King Association, in conjunction with Bryn Mawr College, will hold its virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 3 p.m. Visit mainlinemlk.org/events to register. A toiletry donation drive and personal care kit creation event will take place on Bryn Mawr's campus in Bryn Mawr, Pa., on Monday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The emcee for Sunday's event is Brian Turner, president of the Main Line Branch NAACP Unit #2270. Millie B. Bond, senior advisor for external relations and secretary of Bryn Mawr College will

  • MLK Day of Service

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

    Join us with your family at Riverbend as a Martin Luther King Day of Service! Riverbend is hosting a Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities. This event is open to ALL ages! Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. Volunteers will be working outdoors helping our Habitat Manager with invasive plant removal. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event: The true cost to Riverbend to offer this educational event to the public is $35 per family. We recognize

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