Events

Please join us for an afternoon tour of a new exhibition led by curator Anaïs Cooper-Hackman followed by an artist-led workshop.Please join Paradigm Gallery + Studio at the Paradigm Arts Building (12 N. 3rd St) on Sunday, August 25th at 12:00pm for a ticketed tour celebrating the debut solo exhibition of ceramacist Jeff Rubio, Toy Stories. In partnership with local independent curator Anaïs Cooper-Hackman, Toy Stories repurposes iconography like beaded key chains and board games from Rubio's childhood as narrative instruments for storytelling and how they have shaped his professional and personal identities. Visitors will recognize iconic characters like Wario

(https://www.profsandpints.com/philadelphia) presents: **“Climate Change 101,”** a crash course on the science related to directional climate change and global warming, with Sean O'Donnell, professor in Drexel University’s Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science program. (https://profs-and-pints-black-squirrel.ticketleap.com/climatescience/) .] We hear and read a lot about climate change and global warming, and it has become pretty hard to ignore the Philadelphia region’s wacky weather patterns with its recent freakily warm winters, vanishing snow, and late spring “heat domes.” Many of us, however, don’t have much of a grasp of the science explaining such developments and can’t answer questions such as: How do we really know

Join us for Golden Hour Grooves: A Summertime Celebration of The Arts League! This exciting evening promises a delightful mix of music, art, and entertainment. Immerse yourself in the silent auction (all proceeds go towards getting us to our end of fiscal year fundraising goal!), explore offerings from local vendors, and indulge in refreshing drinks while grooving to live tunes from DJ Poetik Selektions (pictured left). Food will be available for purchase from La Llamita Vegana (plant-based Peruvian food)!!

Make Your Own Dog Tag Mon, Aug 26th, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Workshop Price: $99.00 per person or BOGO 50% off Join us on National Dog Day and make your dog some new bling! This beginner-friendly session provides a hands-on introduction to the exciting world of jewelry design and creation. 20% of proceeds will be donated to ACCT Philly who have saved over 7,125 lives in 2024. They are the region’s largest animal care and control provider handling nearly 18,000 animals, from dogs and cats to small animals, reptiles, birds, and wildlife, annually. In this workshop, you’ll: Learn jewelry-making

Experience a series of healing and artmaking activities with resident artist Ayiana VivianaJoin our current resident artist Ayiana Viviana for an artmaking session that will include a series of art and healing activities. This is the first workshop in her artist residency which includes community engagement and collaboration in creating new artwork for the banners along Torresdale Avenue.Tacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy: We understand that traffic and other delays happen, however we request you to be on time to our events. We have a 15 minute grace period. If we are not notified and you are more

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 summer for R & B Soul Line Dancing along the river.These classes are for Beginner/Intermediate Levels. You will learn dances from some of oldies greatest hits to todays R&B.Line Dance Instructor: Monique aka Mo' Smooth (because every line dancer is given a name on the dance floor ☺️)Instructional dance from 6:30 - 8pm - Mondays (6 six-week session) beginning Monday, June 10th through Monday, July 15th. What you will need:Bring your water bottles,

Welcome to the Wagner - a National Historic Landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia!Visit The Wagner!Come see our landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, we have scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions.We are open: Tuesday through Friday 9:30 to 4:30PM & on the 1st Saturday of the month from 12 to 4PM (September through May). Check our

Workshop participants will learn techniques to create original textile designs using flowers and plants.Workshop participants will learn techniques to create original textile designs on a cotton 16 x 16” cotton fabric. Learn to dye with dried flowers, willdflowers, and other plants. All materials included. All ages and abilities welcome.The Lazy Hammock is a new community-driven public space featuring a covered bar, a new 20-foot stage, and a performance venue, including a 16-foot video wall that will host watch parties, movies, and more. The bar menus at The Lazy Hammock and The Blue Anchor (NEW!) will emphasize local beers and handcrafted

Join us for a fun-filled walk around Tacony while catching Pokémon with fellow trainers!Welcome to the Tacony Pokémon Go Walk!Come join Riverfront North and the Tacony CDC for a fun-filled event at Lardner's Point Park where you can catch 'em all! Lace up your walking shoes, grab your phone, and get ready to explore the park while hunting for Pokémon. Whether you're a seasoned trainer or just starting out, this event is perfect for all players. Meet fellow trainers, trade tips, and maybe even battle a gym or two. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors

Join us on the Great Lawn for a Drink and Draw class! All skill levels are welcome!We hope you'll join us on the Great Lawn at Park Towne Place Museum District Residences on Wednesday, August 27th, from 6-7.30 for a Drink and Draw. All skill levels are welcome to come socialize, have some drinks, and light snacks, and make art inspired by our mid-century modern campus!Draw inspiration from the greenery and the architecture of Park Towne Place’s campus itself. A professional, local artist, Tyler Klein, will guide guests through the nuts and bolts of Plein air sketching.This event takes place

Join the Runway Recycled Job Fair! Dates: August 28-31, 2024 Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Runway Recycled, Moorestown MallJoin the Runway Recycled Job Fair! Discover Exciting Roles in Sustainable FashionDate: August 28-31, 2024Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PMLocation: Runway Recycled, Unit 1445Are you passionate about fashion and sustainability? Runway Recycled is hiring! Join us for a job fair from August 28-31 at our Moorestown Mall location to explore exciting opportunities in sustainable fashion.Open Positions:• Social Media Sales Ambassador: Use your influence to drive sales and promote our mission of sustainable fashion on social media platforms.• Digital Sales Influencer:

Let's get crafty! Chill night of crafting at a cozy bookstore!Come see what we learned to do with all of our scrap paper. We have all the craft supplies you'll need to leave with a cute little tear off notepad. Keep it plain, decorate it-- the choice is yours!This is not a class. We will show you what we learned and you're welcome to give it a whirl, offer up your ideas or try something completely different.We are offering our space and materials for comraderie and upcycling.

The Remake Philly Hub is hosting a Yoga Club with a sustainable twist! Bring mats/towels & water for yoga.Get ready to stretch, breathe, and embrace ethical fashion with Remake's Yoga Club! We invite you to join us for a session led by Remake ambassador, Hayley Penn. This is more than just a yoga class; it's an opportunity to align your practice with your values, exploring the intersection of wellness and sustainability. Remember to bring your yoga mat or towel, a water bottle, and an open heart.We are partnering with Helpsy and there will be a clothing swap bin!! Any unwanted/clothes

Exhibit and Reception with photographer George JohnsonWednesday, August 28 at 6:30PMAmbler Library Community Room with hors d'oeuvres and beveragesPhotographer George Johnson looks at the diversity of Amber and all the little hidden treasures and the beauty of Ambler, in people and landmarks. George will talk about street photography and the different styles of street photography (people, landscapes and objects).

Come out and touch some clay!This will be an ongoing event every other week. Future Sessions after August 28th can be found HEREThis is an open session clay making workshop. Each person will receive 1-2 pounds of clay per session and access to our basic tools and supplies. Pieces can be glazed with color and will be once fired and ready for pickup in 3-4 weeks. We will have limited colors available and suggest that you purchase your own Stroke and Coat glaze if you'd like consistent color and control. You're welcome to bring any of your own tools.The instructor

Join us for an appreciation event celebrating YOU, our dedicated volunteers! This event is an invite-only farewell party for our community.You are integral to our work here at FABSCRAP and we want to show you how much we appreciate you! On Thursday, August 29 join us from 9 AM - NOON, as we host a Maker Show and Tell to spotlight the incredible creations made using FABSCRAP materials from our amazing community members, LIKE YOU! Please bring in either something you have made from FABSCRAP material OR your favorite FAB Find (sample garment, weird oddity, etc.) to reminisce with us!

Register Join the Fall 2024 Walk Around Philadelphia! We’ll be setting out to explore the city’s edge counterclockwise over four weekends in September. PLEASE REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY for EACH segment that you plan to attend. More info: Walk Guidelines & Frequently Asked Questions Register for this segment: Walk on Sunday Sept 29th, 12pm, from the Navy Yard towards Penn's Landing. Meet outside of the Gatehouse Café (4503 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19112), but they'll be closed Sundays so make sure you've had or brought lunch! This segment includes a finish line celebration at Cherry Street Pier – invite your friends

Restoration ecologist, Scott Quitel, will lead you on a walk tracing the birth of a river from burbling spring to running creek. This sunset walk through Fairmount Park is an opportunity to meditate on the birth and health of the mighty watershed Philadelphia was founded upon. Come prepared to walk on uneven ground with all the creature comforts you'd like for a hike: water, bug spray, sun screen, a hat.

Join us for our monthly Adult Art Club Meet-Up, where we'll get creative, socialize, and enjoy great food and drinks together!Come join us for our Adult Art Club Monthly Meet-Up, on August 29th from 7- 9 PM at Attic Brewing Company.Whether you're a seasoned artist or a hobbyist, this is the perfect place to unwind, sip on some delicious drinks, and socialize with fellow creatives! Don't worry about skill level - this club is all about having fun and expressing yourself. Bring your favorite art supplies from home, or use some of the ones provided and get ready for a

Moths and fireflies and bats, oh my!Learn about the importance of these nocturnal insects that do so much but are appreciated so little. We will take a brief walk to observe Duke Farms landscapes in the evening and do some "mothing" to observe and identify a variety of moths.Program GuidelinesRegistration is required. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so your space can be offered to someone else. Cancellations received at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund, if applicable. Programs at Duke Farms are RAIN or SHINE, but in the event

Join us for a presentation of a participatory art piece that combines art and science."Tä"Harmonious Dynamics: Exploring Emergent Cooperation through Participatory Art and Brain Activity"Tä" is an art participatory piece that emerged from joint research between Goni Shifron (artist) and Uri Hershberg (scientist). A collaboration of art and science aiming to identify the moment when individual actions merge into adaptive group dynamics. In "Tä", we invite the audience to be part of an immersive experience of art and have unique access and contribution to scientific research.Tä is for 12 participants. Following simple rules, each individual will move pebbles between piles

Collectively, we will explore some of the myths surrounding grief, obstacles to our grieving, and opportunities to honor our losses“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.”- bell hooksOur grief needs community to be witnessed, to be affirmed, to help us connect to our shared humanity. In our dominate culture, grieving is meant to be private; something we do behind closed doors and never talk about. We're encouraged to be strong, keep going, and move on as if our hearts aren't broken and our worlds aren't rearranged.On Friday, August 30th National Grief

Join us for a night of fun and trivia about our neighborhood on Friday, August 30, from 6-9 p.m at Our House Culture Center.Bring your friends (RSVP them please), your favorite brew (beer, cider, etc.) and test your knowledge on various Germantown-specific topics while enjoying some refreshments.Our event is perfect for anyone who loves to socialize and have a good time. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to win prizes and show off your Germantown trivia skills. Tickets are free, but donations are welcome to support the quarterly Germantown Art & Sound showcase.See you there!W anna study ahead of

Join us for our final summer open mic nightWe’re BACK with an end of summer shindig for the 4th installment of our open mic series! Hosted by @mayaisangelique at Blk Ivy Thrift on Friday, August 30th at 6:30pm!You DON’T wanna miss this one!Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. For those performing, please prepare pieces surrounding FREEDOM, as this will be our theme for the evening!Important: Due to the intimate setting of the venue, seating is first come, first serve. We are encouraging all to register in advance, as we have been privileged to enjoy completely sold out experiences

Help us sort donated fabrics, textiles, and reclaimed materials for creative reuse!Volunteer to help our team divert a wide range of creative materials away from the landfill and back into the hands of our creative community where they can be reused in countless creative projects!✓ Water bottle refill station and restrooms are available on-site✓ Wheelchair Accessible*Please Note* Although volunteer activities will be conducted indoors, our building at 1800 N American St. is a large warehouse space where the air conditioning cannot always keep at pace with the elements. Please stay hydrated, and if you are especially sensitive to heat, we'd

Want to learn how to use a Glowforge? Then this class is for you! This class is a requirement for UW members wanting to use the Glowforge.COURSE DESCRIPTIONBy now you’ve probably seen the commercials floating around about the Glowforge cutter / engraver machine and the amazing things it can do and create; and if you haven’t, then go check out their website https://glowforge.com to get an idea of just how awesome this thing really is! In this certification class you will be sitting down with MakerSpace Manager Evan Ludwig to make a custom keychain. He will teach you the basics

Come out for a day of camp craft fun for the whole family!Sponsored by Cherry Street Pier, and hosted by Cassie of The Craft Coven, we will be offering a chance to dye your very own cotton t shirt! We will have shirts while supplies last so show up early if you know you want something to dye. Or come prepared with your own white cotton shirt and we'll provide everything else! Dyes can get a little messy so I suggest wearing clothes that you don't mind if they get some stray color.We will have some gloves available but may

Get a taste of the night life at the Great Marsh. Insects such as moths and caddisflies wake up when the sun sets. And where there are insects, other critters like bats show up to eat them. We will lure nocturnal insects in to observe and document them while we also keep track of and learn about bats flying above us. Bring a flashlight. Dress for buggy conditions and uneven natural surfaces. Please RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org. This will help us to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome via our Paypal, Venmo, or

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Join JJ Tiziou & Philadelphia perimeter-walkers for a Tuesday Fringe Festival happy hour on the city's edge w/ FREE LIVE MUSIC by West Philadelphia Orchestra (@WPObrass) ! Learn about the 100+ mile Walk Around Philadelphia adventure of circumnavigating the entire city perimeter while enjoying the beer garden at Cherry Street Pier. Sept 3, 5-7pm // 121 N Columbus Blvd. // Free

UnOrthodox Yoga is back on the riverfront at Lardner's Point Park. All ages, gentle flow class led by an experienced local instructor.Get your zen on with some local yoga! Hosted by instructor Violet Vine Yoga along the riverfront at Lardners Point Park (5202 Levick Street). One all-ages class will be offered this session at 6:00pm. Yoga will be located on the paved pavilion area of the park so thick mats or a blanket are recommended. Time on the knees will be minimal.*Bring your own mat, some available if neededFree, but donations are welcome.

Our Young Coyote Tracks programs offer 5 -7 year olds the opportunity to engage with Nature Connection practices in fun and meaningful ways.Our Young Coyote Tracks programs are drop-off programs offered to children aged 5 - 7 years old. Participants are then guided into the Natural World in a safe and exciting ways. Through sensory awareness activities, natural movement challenges, and 'survival skill' introductions - particpants are made more aware of, and lead to feel at home with, the Earth and her many children - rocky, rooted, finned, feathered, and furred!

Join other curious conservation peers for this introduction to native habitats!Join other curious conservation peers for this introduction to designing, building, and stewarding native habitats! This is the introductory class for the series and is required for a majority of the other classes as well as for those wishing to complete a Habitat Advocate Certification. Gain baseline awareness of why conservation landscaping is a multifaceted approach in solving our water, climate, and habitat crises. The scope of the Lancaster Conservancy Habitat Advocate Certificate program will also be shared.Students will receive a binder of compiled native habitat resources ($30 value).The Lancaster

Nicole Schillinger, a registered dietician and a long time coop member will share tips and tricks to pack a nutritious and tasty lunch boxAre you looking for tips and tricks to help make back to school transition easier? Nicole will share her secrets to make lunchboxes tasty and nutritious. She will share delicious products that are on the shelves of the coop and different ways to use them. This is an inperson demo that will be hosted at our Ambler store on 9/5 at 6:30pm.Nicole Schillinger RD, LDN will be leading the session. She has been a Registered Dietitian for

This is an hour of remote ag business planning technical assistance that will be confirmed upon sign-up. Date subject to change.Speak with an agriculture technical assistance provider about crop planning, harvest and post-harvest handling in preparation for farm market and food hub sales, using sustainable practices for small space production. These time slots are virtual conversations. To sign up for an in-person meeting see the other in-person sessions in this collection listed for Monday and Wednesday. Your actual technical assistance slot will be confirmed by email from rbcfworkshops@gmail.com.

Every Friday and Saturday, a group of revolving vendors from the tri-state area will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park.Support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2024! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. This pop-up market is brought to you by the organizers of Christmas Village in Philadelphia and the Center City District.Every Friday and Saturday, a group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t

The inaugural cohort of Climate Justice Field School interns will share their work with Philly-area organizations to advance justice.The Climate Justice Field School is a 4-month-long program that placed Temple undergrads in internship positions with local organizations to advance climate justice in the Philadelphia region. We have a stellar cohort of 5 students who have been working with grassroots non-profits, the City of Philadelphia, and federal agencies on a range of projects to address environmental vulnerabilities and inequities. The Community Showcase event features the important work they accomplished together. After a series of brief presentations, there will be a reception

Join us for a 1.5 hour drop in space for creative expression and community sharing.Drop into a creative space among community to share in support for the Palestinian people. Let’s explore how art can be an impactful outlet for activism. This 1.5 hours will be an open opportunity for individual and collective processing through creative expression. Together we will discuss the importance of symbolism, the use of words and variety of materials we can use in expressing our emotions on the war in Gaza. Show support and be supported. All are invited to share or sell finished artwork to help

Participants will learn the history of the African Liberation flag and how the flag and its colors have been used to symbolize liberation.Join us for this all-ages workshop to learn the history of the African Liberation flag and how the flag and its colors of red, black and green have been used to symbolize liberation and resistance. We will also look at how these colors have a connection with other countries such as Palestine and other African nations that have incorporated these colors in their flags and what they represent as they gained independence from their colonizers.Participants will be able to

Relish the last few days of summer at Weavers Way Co-op! Join Weavers Way in the backyard of their Chestnut Hill location on Friday, September 6 for hot dogs, live music, beer, and plenty of kid’s activities. Bring your family to celebrate the end of summer with free Dietz & Watson hot dogs and beer from Chestnut Hill Brewery. Not only will there be fun activities for the little ones, but Weavers Way will also have plenty of specials in store to get the kids ready for Back to School!

Please join us for First Friday to enjoy and collect from 3 floors of artwork at Paradigm Gallery.Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present three floors of artwork for First Friday. Please join us for the first in-person look of our newest exhibition:Dennis McNett & Ben Venom: IF NOT NOW, WHEN?(1st Floor)Along with the curated viewing experiences from:NDA: All Parts(2nd Floor)+Megan Rea: Nightshades (3rd Floor)All artwork will be available for purchase. Please email info@paradigm-gallery for any inquiries. OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, September 6 • 6:00pm - 8:00pmLocation: 12 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Read the press release for IF NOT

S'mores over the campfire, games to play, and explore the tree houseCome up to the tree house for s'mores over the campfire, boardgames to play, and explore the treehouse.

Scribe Video Center and Jewish Currents present a 20th-anniversary screening of Young Jewish And LeftTwenty years ago, ​​Michael Chameides and Irit Reinheimer traveled across the U.S. and interviewed over 50 Jews who identify as anarchists, leftists, radicals, communists, or socialists. They were looking for a Jewish culture that coincided with their values. Scribe Video Center and Jewish Currents present a 20th-anniversary screening of Young Jewish And Left, a 55-minute documentary that weaves interviews and experimental filmmaking to build a conversation about queer culture, Jewish Arab history, secular Yiddishkeit, anti-racist analysis, and religious/spiritual traditions into a multi-layered portrait of Leftist Jewish

Join us along the river at Pleasant Hill Park! Volunteers needed to help with general landscaping, litter removal and park beautification!Volunteers Needed! Join us for a morning along the river at Pleasant Hill Park! We'll be cleaning up the park, conducting some invasive removal and completing other park beautification projects as needed! Meet at the picnic table in front of the rec building! There will be Riverfornt North signs pointing you in the right direction!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

In this workshop learn to weave your own basket with natural materials. No prior knowledge of basket weaving necessary.In this workshop learn to weave your own basket with natural materials. No prior knowledge of basket weaving necessary. Those new to basket weaving are encouraged to attend. A suggested donation of $20 will be collected at the start of the event. Venmo or cash is preferred.About Steven R. CartySteven R. Carty is a second generation basket weaver from South Jersey who has taught basket weaving for many years. He has taught multiple forms of basket weaving; however the utilization of wild

This family friendly 2-hour walking tour is packed with beautiful larger than life Black murals, history, community, and audacity. Join us!NO TICKET FEES ON ADULT OR TEEN TICKETS!BOOK TODAY! FREE CANCELLATION!GREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!Check out our recent promo video for all tours HERE!Black Be Beautiful Mural Tour is an intimate and transformative tour perfect for first time visitors, introverts, locals, celebrations, students, and more! Hear courageous stories of Black audacity while enjoy over a dozen larger than life murals less than 15 minutes from all popular Center City attractions.Hosted by Chrissy, a Philly native passionate about community healing, building,

Join us for the Philadelphia Mycology Club's first annual festival, FUNGADELPHIA, a free event to celebrate our community through our shared love of fungi! There are many things to love about mushrooms and we're bringing them all to you in one amazing day! Guided walks Table Talks Mushroom ID Culinary Workshops Mushroom focused Food Trucks Yoga Tincture Making Mushroom Log Making Speakers Live Music Mushroom Crafts Local makers vending mushroom goods Community Partners with fun nature activities

Join us for Wild Wisdom & Potluck! The Wild Wisdom course is designed to introduce common and underutilized wild edible, medicinal, and craft plants of the Philadelphia bio-region, ancestral homeland of the Lenape/Wingohocking people. Wild Wisdom will teach you to find, harvest, prepare, and cook wild foraged plants! The course is offered as a 4-part 3-hour workshop series covering each season’s bountiful harvest: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Classes can be taken as a stand-alone class, or as a discounted 4-part series with an optional wild-food potluck to follow from 2:30 – 4:30PM! Enjoy learning and developing new friendships with

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Kids Club art class is a 1 hour and 15 minute art class for kids ages 6 to 18 and up. It takes place from 12:30pm-1:45pmMake your own Scratch Art! You will be drawing a picture and then painting over it to create a cool scratch art piece. When registering for kids club, please register only the child who will be attending. Parents may only accompany their child provided there is extra space but should not register themselves. Due to the size of the studio,

Join us as we take time to rest and embrace compassion and healing.Join us as we take time to rest and embrace compassion and healing.Reiki is a universal life force energy which creates harmony + assists us in embracing our true selves. Reiki sessions are detoxifying and typically very calming and relaxing. During this session you'll be laying down and embracing the beautiful power of this holistic healing practice.Bring your own yoga mat. A suggested donation of $20 will be collected at the start of the event. Venmo or cash is preferred.