Events

Time to answer all questions about fiber flax, including what products can be developed as well as the mechanical and industrial process.Are you curious about growing with the PA Flax Project? What about watching the flax crop go from straw to spinnable fiber in minutes? If any of that sounds good to you, join us at Steve Groff's farm on June 6th!This will be a great opportunity to meet our interim Director of Agriculture, Sergei Konanykhin, who is joining us from Russia with 12 years of experience in the European flax industry.It will also be a great opportunity for us

Join us as we celebrate 5 years of building a stronger community together at the West Philadelphia Unity Fest!Come out, enjoy great vibes, and connect with neighbors, friends, and families. It’s a day filled with music, activities, and community fun.📍 ECS St. Barnabas Community Resource Center📅 June 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Come join us at The Young Caribbean Professionals Conference to connect, learn, and grow with fellow ambitious professionals!

Join us for Liberty Flea at Cherry Street Pier from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is free, and items are available on a pay-as-you-go basis. All are welcome. Liberty Flea is a collection of the top vintage and artisan vendors from the Philadelphia area. Shop for antiques, home decor, furniture, vintage clothing, and handmade artisan goods you can’t find anywhere else in partnership with The Captain’s Vintage.

Come connect with different community resource providers offering a variety of services and support for individuals and families.

Our free family-friendly Block Party showcases our community through fun arts activities and delicious foods!Block Party returns to the Rail Park this summer! This free family-friendly event showcases our community through fun arts activities and delicious foods, and various cultural and neighbor organizations.AAI's youth education program will collaborate on a public mural based on a mythological creation story imagined by the students. The story and characters will be rooted in the students’ experiences at AAI, as well as inherited knowledge about the program. This public work serves to celebrate the legacy of our long-running youth education program, as well as

Create handmade papers using natural fibers and recycled materials in this hands-on workshop. All materials included.

The history of beekeeping and modern practices with a demo!Learn about beekeeping’s historic origins, how beekeeping works today, and how bees make honey with demonstration. The talk and demonstration presented by Mark Meaders, President of Chester County Beekeepers Association.

PTBFF screens meaningful short films that work to preserve cultural identities and document the stories that shape who we are.Protect the Block Film Festival focuses on stories that amplify the rich cultural heritage of sub-cultures, neighborhoods and residents in inner-cities around the globe. PTBFF shines a spotlight on filmmakers who express the value in the neighborhoods and communities that influence their identity.While film and video are at its core, the festival encompasses a wide range of artistic mediums, creating a vibrant and immersive cultural experience.Support Our Campaign!Learn More Here!

Get ready to carve out some fun at the Whittling Workshop, where you'll turn a simple piece of wood into a work of art!Rick Schuman of For Woodness Sake will be leading a beginner woodworking workshop. In this workshop you will create a wooden flower while you learn about techniques and tools for working with wood. Class size is limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up. Cost is $15/person and includes all tools and materials.

Kick off the summer with four amazing live bands!Jazz on the Green will bring live music to the Olney section of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 6. This multi-generational showcase will present four distinguished groups of musicians including the venerable Professor Randy J. Gibson & the Double Portion Ensemble, Composer & Pianist Sumi Tonooka, Roy Suarez Quintet and Singer Shekhinah B.The event will be held from 3 pm - 7 pm.In case of inclement weather forecast, the event will be moved indoors at Gibson School of Music at 5425 North 5th Street.Jazz on the Green is produced by the Olney Culture

This overnight experience is designed for families with tweens & teens who are ready for something different.Nature Strong Camp OutJune 6th- June 7th 4:00pm-11:00amBuild fires. Wander at night. Create, move, explore or simply be.With choice-based activities and shared moments around the fire, Nature Strong Camp Out gives everyone, teens and adults alike, the freedom to find their own rhythm and come back together in meaningful ways.What to ExpectChoose your own path throughout the experience:Nature ParkourForest BathingYoga & BreathworkSurvival Skills (fire-building, shelter basics)Nature MandalasNature CrownsThe Experience IncludesS’mores during our evening campfireA light breakfast spread in the morningFamilies bring:Picnic dinnerTent and overnight

Whether your property is large or small, you can create habitat and encourage new species to your property with some tricks and tips for native plants.

R & B Soul Line Dancing for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some oldies greatest hits to todays R&B!Join Riverfront North Partnership and Mo'Smooth this Spring for R & B Soul Line Dancing along the river.She’s baaack! Monique (aka Mo' Smooth) hosts beginner with some intermediate R&B Soul Line Dancing classes that were introduced to RNP 4 years ago. This class has created a safe space where our community can freely learn choreographed dance routines from some of their favorite hit songs of yesterday and today. What makes this class different from other line dance classes both near

A private learning experience that combines a personally guided exploration of select gallery exhibits and a hands-on study of objects

Join the City of Lancaster to tour the diversity of city trees and how they fit into the urban ecosystem.Do you want to learn more about urban trees and how urban forests work? This walking tree tour will cover the diversity of city trees, their care, concerns, and how they fit into the urban ecosystem. Attendees will see numerous "charismatic" street and park trees, including some State Champion Trees, in addition to examples of trees and infrastructure that work together...and some that do not. This tour will begin and end in Musser Park.Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend

Join us for yoga with instructor Alicia Atkinson, every Tuesday evening at uCity Square!Join instructor Alicia Atkinson every Tuesday for an outdoor yoga session! This class is open and free to all, and is accessible to all levels of yoga practice.When: Tuesdays in April, May and June from 5:15PM to 6:15PMWhere: uCity Square (outside on The Lawn or inside 3675 Market St.)Event location will depend on weather and you will receive location confirmation via email before the event!

Samantha Newstory will discuss native plant and insect relationships in this virtual presentationInsects rely on plants for a variety of things, such as food, shelter, breeding habitat, and much more. For our native insects, native plant species are of particular importance as they often fill unique needs that other plants cannot. Join us as we learn how insects and native plants interact and support each other in our own backyards.Speaker Bio: Samantha Nestory is the engagement manager and naturalist at Stoneleigh: a natural garden in Villanova. Sam’s prior experience includes work with Sarver Ecological, an ecological consulting firm, and Morris

1-hour Learn to Ride clinic for youth/adults. Bikes & helmets provided. Bring water, dress for weather. Closed-toe shoes required.Learn to Ride ClinicThis 1-hour Learn to Ride clinic is designed for youth riders who are ready to build confidence, balance, and the basic skills needed to ride independently.YJR Outdoors provides bikes and helmets for participants, or riders may bring their own bike if preferred. Our instructors use a calm, step-by-step approach that breaks learning to ride into small, manageable skills. The goal is to help each rider feel safe, supported, and successful — whether they are brand new to biking or

A special guided tour of Fairmount Water Works from a unique angle of historical arts and architecture.Join us for Said in Stone: Statuary Art at Fairmount Water Works, a tour focusing on the “form” that complements the “function” of our National Historic Landmark.Along with the history, learn about the artistic expression of Fairmount Water Works through the architecture, fountains, sculpture, landscape design and the Schuylkill River School of Painting. The beauty of the form brought attention to the critical function of the Fairmount Water Works. Join us in June to reveal history through arts and architecture at Fairmount Water Works.Tour

UnOrthodox Yoga has landed at it's final location at Borski Park. All ages, gentle flow class led by local instructor, Violet Vines.

Join Green Philly for an evening in nature as we explore the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir through a guided bird watching tour! With over 170 bird species recorded, you’ll have a chance to spot both year-round residents and we'll search for seasonal visitors including the Orchard Oriole, American Robin, Catbird while walking the scenic trails. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just bird-curious, this is the perfect way to connect with Philadelphia’s urban wildlife, meet fellow sustainability enthusiasts, and learn more about your local watershed.

Join us for a fun & informative event where you'll learn how to fight food waste and create a thriving garden, all from your kitchen scrapsJune 10th 6 pm – Blackwood Campus, Sustainability Building 508 Lakeland Road - $10 registration feeJoin us for a fun and informative event where you'll learn how to fight food waste and create a thriving garden, all from your own kitchen scrapsThis is the same program we offered in 2025.What to expect:· Interactive presentation: Our presenter will break down the science of composting in a way that's engaging and easy to understand.· Unlock the benefits:

This iteration of Revival! is a living installation honoring Black life, cultural memory, and the electric charge of our shared inheritance.As part of Art Philly and the first in a four-part citywide series, Rashid Zakat performs a live video DJ set, mixing from internet archives, documentaries, music videos, and beyond in real time using turntables. Come outside on June 10th!About the artist:Rashid Zakat combines film, music, photography, and creative space-making in work that engages with Black social and spiritual life. His short films, documentaries, and music videos feature original content and archival material, including images of migration, worship, uprising, dance,

Reconnect with nature and yourself on a guided wellness walk. Slow down, breathe deeply, and find calm through mindfulmtime outdoors.

learn about the beneficial bugs in your garden and how to attract and protect themTopic: Beneficial Bugs and Pesky MosquitoesDate: – Thursday, June 11, 2026Time: 10:00am – 11:30amJoin us in the Education Garden and learn about the beneficial bugs in your garden and how to attract and protect them. Additionally, we will discuss those pesky mosquitoes and build lores to reduce their numbers in your garden. All supplies will be provided.Participant Level: AdultsClass size: 20 peopleCost: $5.00Registration is required via EventBrite

Join us for a guided bird walk through the diverse habitats of the Andorra Natural Area (Wissahickon Environmental Center).

The 'Conservation Community' of Bucks County comes together to learn and network - a social workshop of sorts.We learn best from our peers, especially when we connect in person. Bucks County’s conservation community includes volunteers and land managers who help steward our natural resources through conservation organizations, watershed associations, municipal EACs, and on-the-ground practices. This event is designed to bring people together to learn, share ideas, network, and begin shaping our next great project.The program features three local speaker presentations, interwoven with interactive displays and opportunities for peer-to-peer exchange. Speaker topics include Stormwater Management for Conservation, Forest Health, and Farming

Join us at 5pm for a chill Thursday evening by the river, let's flow together and enjoy good vibes! All levels are welcome to attend. BYOM!Community & donation based yoga at the Schuylkill River banks, 25th & Locust. Same teachers, same hearts!Donation based class. Your donations support our teachers, this program and your friends at the SRDC (Schuylkill River Development Corporation). Please bring your own mat or anything to lay and practice on the grass. Also bring your own water and sunscreen. We suggest a hat and sunglasses as there's not much shade on the grassy area. This is an

Visit our reCreate gallery's latest exhibition and enjoy after-hours shopping! Join us for a late night at the resource exchange!Every 2nd Thursday of the month The Resource Exchange is open late until 8pm for after-hours access to our shop & gallery, plus rotating events & activities!We invite you this month to:🖼️ SEE SOME ART - Check out our current reCreate gallery exhibition, full of talented artists & makers with a focus on material reuse🛍️ SHOP - Get your reuse-retail-therapy on with after-hours access to our shopFree & open to the public *ticket purchase not necessaryMark your calendars for the 2nd

Come learn about mushrooms, fungi, and how to identify what you see on your next local excursion. Local foraging and mushroom identificationThis program takes place in Science & Wellness department 2nd Floor Parkway Central Library

Creating and maintaining beautiful, useful, and healthy landscapes for people and the planet.Meet Jennifer Nicoles from GreenWeaver Landscapes!Love seeing birds in your yard? Curious how native plants can bring even more life, color, and activity to your outdoor spaces? Join us for a fun and informative presentation with Jennifer Nichols from GreenWeaver Landscapes, all about creating beautiful, healthy landscapes that attract birds and support local wildlife.Jennifer will share easy ways to incorporate native plants into your property, highlight which plants birds love most, and explore how thoughtful landscaping can create spaces that are both beautiful and beneficial. Whether you’re an

Celebrate Black Music Month with WURD Radio at Beats, Flows & Neo Soul—an unforgettable night honoring Philadelphia’s iconic music scene.MESSAGE IN THE MUSIC 2026: BEATS, FLOWS & NEO SOULA Black Music Month Celebration of the Philadelphia Music ScenePhiladelphia has always set the tone.From soulful harmonies and underground poetry nights to legendary hip-hop moments, packed dance floors, and the unmistakable sound of neo-soul, Philly’s music scene helped define an era and shape culture far beyond the city limits.Join WURD Radio for Message in the Music 2026: Beats, Flows & Neo Soul, an unforgettable Black Music Month celebration exploring the sound, spirit,

Alia Bensliman is giving a lecture on her most recent series of paintings at Al-Bustan Gallery.

Experience TO BE HERE, an art installation & performance reflecting what it means to belong in Philadelphia today.TO BE HERE honors the layered identities of Philadelphians and reimagines what it means to belong. Rooted in communal storytelling, artists Lynda Grace Black and Magda Martinez invite lifelong residents to come together with newer arrivals. Through shared stories of resilience, loss, and transformation, participants explore the experience of being here now, in a city shaped by both historic legacy and present-day complexity.TO BE HERE unfolds over many months of gathering, listening, and making through story circles. From these encounters, Black and Martinez

Real 16mm short films coming to @philadelphiabrewing! Free for all! The folks over at Secret Cinema (@therealsecretcinema) are bringing their Greatest Hits to Philadelphia Brewing Thursday June 11th! We are also teaming up with @newandweasley to feature a mid-century collage making workshop.. And lastly we'll have the newly-formed EKNA History committee in attendance to chat and show off some historic photos from the neighborhood! Neat! Doors / Collaging at 7pm Show at 8 Secret Cinema's program will serve as a primer for new audience members and a refresher course for old fans: THE SECRET CINEMA'S GREATEST HITS will include audience

Get creative in person and make your own cool cyanotype bandana with us!✨ Cyanotype Bandana-Making Workshop ✨Come make something cool with us! 💙Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design and create your own custom bandana using the magic of cyanotype - an early photographic process that uses UV light to create rich, sun-developed prints.We’ll guide you through the process step-by-step as you arrange shapes, botanicals, or objects to create a one-of-a-kind design.Then watch it come to life as it develops into that signature deep blue.Led by Celia Connaire and hosted by Little Treat, this is the perfect low-pressure,

Balkan Beats, Klezmer, New Orleans rhythms, hip-hop, funk, soul, ska with Philly's premier brass party band. Dance the night away!A Philadelphia institution, the premier avante village folk brass party band continues their longstanding tradition of bringing their non-stop, high energy blend of balkan dance beats, Klezmer, New Orleans brass, hip-hop, soul, frevo and ska! You won't want to miss this rollicking good time with Philadelphia's most distinctive party band matching the fantastical vibes of the city's most distinctive venue.Get your tickets now!You will find WPO at parties, stages, beer gardens, protests and wedding celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region. West Philadelphia

Spring Volunteer Opportunities!Join us on Fridays for a morning of stewardship along the Riverfront North Greenway! Our Friday volunteer series rotates between Pennypack on the Delaware and Lardner’s Point Park, giving you the chance to support the park nearest you—or discover a new favorite spot. We can’t wait to see you out there!Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to participate. Anyone under 16 must have a parent or guardian with them during the volunteer event.

Join us every week to explore new trails, meet cool people, and soak up nature on our Let’s Take a Hike! series.Let’s Take a Hike, Weekly Hiking Series Ready to explore the great outdoors? Join our weekly hiking series where every step brings new adventures and amazing views! Perfect for all skill levels, it’s a fun way to meet fellow hikers, enjoy fresh air, and get moving. This is an in-person event, so pack your boots and water bottle—we’re hitting the trails together. Don’t miss out on the fun and fresh air!

Practice observation and nature identification in the Wagner's Teaching Garden!The Wagner's Teaching Garden is our most valuable classroom. Not only is our green space full of pollinator gardens, but it is also a certified Wildlife Habitat, Bird Habitat, and Monarch Waystation—our milkweed plants provide valuable nutrients for Monarch butterflies during their cross continental migration.Beginning Friday, April 10th, the Wagner Teaching Garden will be open for independent educational exploration every Friday from 1 - 3:00pm.Visitors of all ages may borrow hand lenses for close observation of our urban ecosystem, use nature guides to help identify the different animals, trees, and rocks

We’ll be planting over 400 native pollinator plants as we create a new Xerces Pollinator Habitat at One Art... Join us!!!Calling All Volunteers!!We’re inviting our community to join us for our biggest Volunteer Day yet!Together, we’ll be planting over 400 native pollinator plants as we create a new Xerces Pollinator Habitat at One Art—helping provide food, shelter, and support for the bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that help our ecosystems thrive.This project is about caring for the small but mighty beings that make life possible and creating a landscape that will continue to nourish our community for years to come.We’re

Honor a close community of neighbors, labor history, and the historic district of Frankford & Tacony.Step back into the historic industrial heart of Philadelphia on the one-of-a-kind Frankford/Tacony tour. This journey through the "Workshop of the World" explores the deep-rooted community ties of the Lower Northeast, where the legacy of manufacturing meets modern local pride. Led by a neighborhood host, visit the site of the former Frankford Arsenal, explore the serene trails of Lardner's Point Park along the Delaware River, and see the iconic “Our Tacony: Yesterday and Tomorrow” mural. Experience the grit and resilience that define these storied riverfront

Join us for the Exhibition Reception of The Birth by Low-Residency MFA alum, SEIVIN. Shortly after graduating from the MFA program in the summer of 2025, SEIVIN was invited to create an installation in the Broad Street Studio at the front of the Hamilton Building. Known for elaborate and colorful site-specific tape installations, he transformed the glass gallery into a dynamic, entangled experience solely using tape. Inspired by the nature of the Broad Street Studio itself, he explored the tension between visibility and interiority and focused on creating an experience that viewers could enter, not just observe. Through an organic

Join us for our monthly open sew. You do not need previous experience to join us, however please be aware this is a first come first served.AGES 13 AND UP.We only have 8 sewing machines. If you have your own machine we strongly recommend bringing it with you. If you have questions about a particular project or just need some assistance getting started, our 2 sewing instuctors Maryann and Tiffany can assist with most projects.This open studio takes place from 4-8. You can come in any time between 4 and 7 and stay until 8pm.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance

Join us for the opening reception for "Philadelphia Stories 250" Art in City Hall exhibition series.City Hall, Mayor’s Reception, Room 202Followed by light refreshments in Conversation Hall, Room 201*Please sign in at the Northeast Corner Visitor’s Entrance with picture I.D. Join Creative Philadelphia’s Art In City Hall program for the opening of Philadelphia Stories 250, a series of exhibitions showcased throughout historic City Hall commemorating America’s 250th anniversary through the platform of the arts. Collaborating organizations include the Office of Councilmember Rue Landau, Mural Arts Philadelphia, the Office of Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, and the U.S.

Join poet, percussionist, and vocalist janet mac for a 6 week Ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀ class. Walk ins welcome the first class!As part of janet mac's Artist Residency at d'griot cafe & gallery, she will be hosting a 6 week Ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀ class ending in a community performance. Join us also as she is featured at d'griots 3rd Thursday Jam Session , a 6 week Sekere class, and a 2nd Saturday Jam!We are excited to welcome janet mac as our Resident Artist May-June 2026janet mac is a singer, songwriter, percussionist, and spoken word artist from Philadelphia, PA. She has performed with several well-known local

Experience TO BE HERE, an art installation & performance reflecting what it means to belong in Philadelphia today.TO BE HERE honors the layered identities of Philadelphians and reimagines what it means to belong. Rooted in communal storytelling, artists Lynda Grace Black and Magda Martinez invite lifelong residents to come together with newer arrivals. Through shared stories of resilience, loss, and transformation, participants explore the experience of being here now, in a city shaped by both historic legacy and present-day complexity.TO BE HERE unfolds over many months of gathering, listening, and making through story circles. From these encounters, Black and Martinez