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  • Historical Society of Frankford Special Event

    Historical Society of Frankford 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia,, PA, United States

    The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) is pleased to host Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Tacony LAB Community Art Center Northeast 250: Threads of History community arts project on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:00 PM at the Society’s library/museum at 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia. This project, part of the City's US Semiquincentennial celebrations, will shine spotlights at several venues on the history of Northeast Philadelphia and the many small organizations that keep that history alive. Using the US flag as the organizing principle and creative inspiration, hands-on artmaking activities at each event will engage communities with the idea of individual

    Free

  • Author Talk | Extraction

    Parkway Central Library, Free Library of Philadelphia Grand Lobby, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Thea Riofrancos will be in conversation with Malcolm Harris about Riofranco's latest book, Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism, an in-depth analysis into the growing industry of green technologies and the environmental, social, and political consequences of the mining it requires. Drawing on groundbreaking fieldwork in Chile, Nevada, and Portugal, Riofrancos explores the environmental and social costs of the global race to expand lithium mining amid supply chain concerns. With haunting descriptions of vulnerable ecosystems, she examines how mining harms landscapes, provokes protest, takes center stage in national politics, and links countries on the peripheries of the world economy to

    Free

  • Illuminate Kensington

    philadelphia brewing co 244O FRANKFORD AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125, Philadelphia, PA

    An immersive night of projection mapping, light installations, live music, and DJs taking over East Kensington. Presented by Philly’s media art community in partnership with East Kensington Neighbors Association.

    Free

  • Spirit of Spring Fireside

    Welcome the changing season with an easygoing evening outdoors at Tyler Arboretum. Spirit of Spring Fireside is a relaxed seasonal gathering where friends and families can enjoy: Local food: Dos Gringos Mexican Kitchen, Munchy Machine, Plum Pit and Sweet Amelia’s Local drinks: Ship Bottom Brewery and Penns Woods Winery Music in the Barn: Simple Gifts Free marshmallows for roasting around the firepits Take in the fresh energy of spring across the landscape! Join a guided walk or explore at your own pace as early blooms, birds, and longer days begin to return. With light activities for children, free marshmallows, and

  • Philly Unwrapped Community Waste Reduction Engagement Session

    PHMC 4601 Market Street, Philadlephia, United States

    Philly Unwrapped, come let your voice be heard about waste reduction and reuse in Philadelphia! Philadelphia spends millions every year managing waste. Almost nothing prevents it. At the same time, food and beverage businesses are required to purchase single-use packaging that increases operating costs and contributes to pollution that disproportionately impacts Black and Brown communities where waste is processed and incinerated. There may be a better, less wasteful way — and it saves money and protects public health. Philly Unwrapped is bringing together restaurant owners, cafés, caterers, corner stores, food trucks, event venues, hospitality operators, community leaders, and public officials

    Free

  • reFlea Spring 26

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

    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!

    Free