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Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music and evening access to the gardens. Grab a seat on the terrace or bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn. Pack your own picnic or purchase local food truck fare, beer and wine. No outside alcohol permitted.
You’re Invited to the resourcePhilly Launch Party! Join Circular Philadelphia, The Resource Exchange, and Urality on June 26th from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Resource Exchange (1800 N. American Street, Phila, PA 19122) for a night of celebration, discovery and fun at the resourcePhilly online platform Launch Party! Started as a local sustainability resource guide 10 years ago by The Resource Exchange, the new resourcePhilly online platform is a local search engine that assists people in the Philly region with how & where to donate reusable materials, rehome and repair belongings, recycle hard-to-recycle items, and shop sustainable, circular products.
Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music and evening access to the gardens. Grab a seat on the terrace or bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn. Pack your own picnic or purchase local food truck fare, beer and wine. No outside alcohol permitted.
Like discovering new cultural cuisine? Looking for a fun night out with friends? Enjoy a summer evening at the American Swedish Historical Museum to indulge in a Swedish specialty: crayfish! At one time the lakes of central Sweden were filled with crayfish, but overfishing decimated their population. Eventually, the government prohibited the catching of crayfish except for a short time in late summer. After going the whole summer without the delicacy, the return of crayfish to the dinner table in August became a great cause for celebration, a tradition that has continued through today. Please join us on the Museum’s
For the first time ever, art toy culture comes to Philadelphia with cutting edge independent toy creators at The Designer Toy Art Festival. As the premiere destination for independent designer, bootleg and art toy artists and collectors from across North America, the successful *Assembly Required event team shows up with pop culture powerhouse GoHero and local creative agency POP Solutions, to bring over 100 indie brands together for a unique experience. Honoring this melting pot of artistic expression, inspired by pop culture and street art, the exhibition starts August 1st with creative events, food, music, entertainment, and leads to the
For the first time ever, art toy culture comes to Philadelphia with cutting edge independent toy creators at The Designer Toy Art Festival. As the premiere destination for independent designer, bootleg and art toy artists and collectors from across North America, the successful *Assembly Required event team shows up with pop culture powerhouse GoHero and local creative agency POP Solutions, to bring over 100 indie brands together for a unique experience. Honoring this melting pot of artistic expression, inspired by pop culture and street art, the exhibition starts August 1st with creative events, food, music, entertainment, and leads to the
Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music and evening access to the gardens. Grab a seat on the terrace or bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn. Pack your own picnic or purchase local food truck fare, beer and wine. No outside alcohol permitted.
Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music and evening access to the gardens. Grab a seat on the terrace or bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn. Pack your own picnic or purchase local food truck fare, beer and wine. No outside alcohol permitted.
Celebrate fall migration in Philadelphia with Audubon Mid-Atlantic's Philly Birding Weekend, where you can connect with a community of fellow bird enthusiasts while exploring some of the city's most vibrant and historic green spaces! Whether you're a seasoned birder or new to the hobby, you'll discover the unique ways birds navigate and thrive in our urban environment alongside others who share your passion. From the serene, historic landscapes of The Woodlands to a tranquil canoe trip on the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir, each walk offers a unique perspective and a chance to share in the joy of discovery. Witness the success
Curtis Symphony Orchestra launches its 2025–26 series with a dynamic program tracing the evolution of orchestral music. The evening opens with Overture to The School for Scandal, Curtis alumnus Samuel Barber’s witty and fast-paced overture inspired by Sheridan’s 18th-century comedy. Grammy-winning conductor Christoph Eschenbach leads Krzysztof Penderecki’s Concerto Grosso for Three Cellos, featuring Curtis alumni Nicholas Canellakis, Yumi Kendall, and Christine Jeonghyoun Lee—a striking work that blends lyrical beauty with bold dissonance and rhythmic intensity. The program culminates in Anton Bruckner’s monumental Symphony No. 3, a sweeping and heroic masterpiece that unfolds in waves of majestic brass chorales, soaring themes,
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Film has the power to bring us together, spark conversations, and fuel movements for collective liberation and that’s exactly what cinéSPEAK is all about! We’re inviting you to be part of this momentum: to gather, celebrate, learn, and dream with us, while fueling the future of community-centered cinema in Philly. On Thursday, December 4th, from 6–9 pm, we’re hosting an unforgettable evening with our beloved community at Forman Arts Initiative (2210 N. Philip Street, Philadelphia PA 19133), an ADA accessible space. You can expect an evening with a joyous and celebratory vibe: DJ, mocktails and cocktails, light bites, short films,
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Get ready to board a festive ride through twinkling lights and holiday cheer — the beloved Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is coming back to Philadelphia for the season! After a successful run since our Philly launch last year, we’re thrilled to once again provide families, friends and holiday‑enthusiasts with a carefree and unforgettable way to experience the city’s holiday display. A Little History Since launching in 2015, the Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley has delighted thousands of riders across multiple cities with the simple and fun concept of a trolley tour filled with singing, laughter and lights. Founded to
Do215's 3rd Annual 215 Day culminates with a two-floor immersive event. Featuring the sounds of Rob Paine, DJ Sylo, G I N A, and Shearn alongside theatrical hosts, live art from Philly muralists and designers, photobooths, games, giveaways, and ... a Philly mascot/icon themed costume contest. Come experience and celebrate all things Philly at Warehouse on Watts, February 15th.
Daylily is a feature length documentary that explores the devotion surrounding a plant that blooms for only one day. Through the personal stories of gardeners from different backgrounds, the film reflects on the fleeting beauty of life and the quiet meaning found in moments that often pass unnoticed. By observing these flowers, which appear briefly and are found everywhere, the film invites viewers to recognize the same fragility, value, and presence within themselves. During the making of the film, I traveled to nine U.S. states and two countries, interviewing gardeners along the way, and ultimately finished the project with a
For those of you who may have missed our first session, we are back by popular demand. This time we will be joined by the Executive Chef of Jeffery A Miller Catering to learn about their incredible move towards reuse. Then we will lean how businesses can use the tools in the Philly Unwrapped Toolkit and the final portion of the session will be a 50 minute participatory engagement session lead by Trash Academy. If you want less waste in your community, less toxic packaging and more cost savings on the businesses side, this is for you. READ MORE: Philly
The Resource Exchange's reFlea is Philadelphia's vendor market uniquely focused on local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. If you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then come join us for a day of deals!
Rittenhouse Sound, Philadelphia’s premier lower-voice a cappella chorus, invites you to “Looking For America: A Soundscape of Democracy” on Saturday, June 13th at 4:00 PM, Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square. “Looking For America” is about rediscovering patriotism through a soundscape of song and the spoken word of great American thinkers, poets, and dreamers. The concert will use iconic music and beloved narratives to take the community on a journey through the triumphs, struggles, and promise of America in this semiquincentennial year. The diverse program opens with the Star Bangled Banner’s questioning “O, say can you see?” and closes with
UKRAINIAN FOLK FESTIVAL & SUMMER CONCERT 2026 Celebrate the enduring, vibrant culture of a people that fights for freedom! Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday Horsham, PA - Sunday, August 23; 12:00 – 8:00 PM. The Ukrainian Folk Festival & Summer Concert 2026 will be held at the Ukrainian American Sport Center (www.tryzub.org), County Line and Lower State Roads, Horsham, PA. Exciting, spectacular, dazzling, breathtaking, exhilarating, spirited, soulful, enchanting, captivating, and intriguing – modest words which describe but by no means capture the essence of Ukrainian folk art, music, song and dance. From the rich color and deep symbolism of the delicate
True statement: In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to separate a puppy from its mother before 8 weeks of age. Yet 1 in 4 women return to work within just 10 days of giving birth because they can't afford not to. Join us for an evening featuring excerpts from the new documentary No Country for Mothers, followed by a live conversation with Reshma Saujani (lawyer, bestselling author, activist, and founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First.) Together, we'll explore the culture wars surrounding American motherhood and why so many families lack the support they need. The film reveals that what
Sip, Sample, and Shop! Indulge your senses at the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival. The premier gathering for coffee lovers, chocolate enthusiasts, and local craft supporters. Join us at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center for a weekend showcasing a curated selection of craft chocolate and specialty coffee available for you to sample and savor. Explore over 150 vendors, meet our festival mascots Chunk and Bean, engage in interactive seminars and demos, and enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere designed for the ultimate "treat yourself" weekend. Saturday 9am-10am VIP HOUR Saturday 10am-5pm General Admission and VIP Sunday 10am-4pm General Admission and VIP