Please join us for an evening of art-making, connection, and meditation, following the themes of Kelly Kozma's solo exhibition at ParadigmYou are invited to an evening of connection and using artmaking as a tool of self-understanding and compassion. Picking up themes from mixed media artist Kelly Kozma's acclaimed solo exhibition Watch Me Backflip, we will get an inside experience of the artist's process and explore our own creative intuition through guided meditation led by mindfulness teacher Gloria Shepard.Doors Open at 6:30 PM7:00 PM- Attendees arrive at the gallery and have 30 min to explore the gallery floors and to hear

Photo courtesy of Brad Maule Meeting at North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead (see map here) Join Debbie, Jim, and Katherine and Dave Bonar as we hike the Wissahickon in May. We will again be visiting the Frog Pond to see what the little amphibians are getting up to at the end of spring! The site of one of the largest mills in colonial North America is on our route, as is the Fingerspan bridge by Jody Pinto. And we’re sure to see some interesting plants and rocks! We’ll be climbing over more rocks than we usually do on our ~4

Join us for a walk through our sustainable campus landscape.Over the past few years, Haverford has been working hard to become a more sustainable campus and we have been ranked among the top ten zero-waste college campuses (created by the Post-Landfill Action Network - PLAN) since 2021. From green roofs to aerobic digestion, learn the many ways Haverford's physical campus reflects the work of students, staff, and faculty in fighting climate change. The tour is a part of our alumni weekend programming. If you are Haverford College alumni please register through the alumni weekend website. Wear good walking shoes and

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No supplies necessary! This hands on, one on one class will teach you how to work a sewing machine like a pro. & Leave with a handmade tote!

Free community-centric screening series bringing independent short films and videos to vibrant public spaces throughout PhiladelphiaScribe and Brewerytown-Sharswood Neighborhood Coalition present Street Movies! Undercover, a film screening and performance event on Friday, May 30th. Join us at Celestial CDC (2800 W Thompson St) for a curated screening of short films about local history in Brewerytown-Sharswood, and the power of community organizing. Hosted by BSNC’s Sunshine Unlimited team and featuring an opening dance performance by Shirladelphia Classics.All Street Movies! Screenings are free, open to the public, and family-friendly.Film Program:Walls and Doors: Inspirations From Our Elders (Directed by Jubilee School, 2008, 23

Join us for a memorable evening at FarmerJawn for a special dinner in collaboration with Charles Pan Fried Chicken.Step into a summer night full of flavor, legacy, and love as FarmerJawn teams up with the legendary Charles Pan Fried Chicken for our 1st Annual "Roots to Table" Experience—an unforgettable 5-6 course culinary journey that brings the soul of the land straight to your plate.Join us at FarmerJawn’s Elkins Park Farm, where the air is warm with music, heritage dishes, and laughter. Rooted in culture, this immersive dinner will spotlight the beauty of seasonal, regenerative ingredients, soul food traditions, and a

Learn how to transform your stormwater chaos into a creative conservation landscaping project!With increasing storm intensity, are you discovering more water on your property than you can manage? In this course, you’ll learn how to calculate the rain runoff volume of impervious surfaces (roof, driveway, etc.) and how to transform your stormwater chaos into a creative conservation landscaping project.The Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10,000 acres of natural lands, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife.

Pride Market & Celebration Celebrate Pride with the Lansdowne community! Join us for a joyful, family-friendly morning featuring a special edition of the Lansdowne Farmers Market—complete with fabulous guest vendors, a live DJ, drag face painting, and creative surprises for all ages. At 11 AM, we’ll pause the festivities for a community Pride Parade to Borough Green, where we’ll raise the LGBTQIA+ flag in honor of love, identity, and belonging. Lansdowne is proud to have the second-highest percentage of same-sex households in Pennsylvania—a testament to our long-standing culture of queer acceptance, representation, and chosen family. Come celebrate with us and

Support the Junior League of Philadelphia and shop with purpose at Addison Bay! 10% of all sales will be donated to the JLP to help advance women’s leadership and strengthen community impact. Every purchase earns you a raffle ticket for a chance to win a stylish gift basket. Plus, purchase extra tickets to boost your chances of winning!

An Intermediate Course in Screenprinting at the Soapbox Community Print Shop and Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this EventIn this intermediate-level course, students will learn how to make multiple-color layered prints. The class will cover how to successfully plan a print to get the most out of overlapping layers to yield secondary colors and color mixing, several methods of registration to make sure that layers line up correctly, and how to work on editioning tactics. This is an in-person, intermediate-level class and should be taken by someone who has already taken the Introduction to Screenprinting course or is a member

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

More than a market, GFDs Black Farmers Market is a catalyst for community connection, holistic wellness, empowerment and healthy living.The village is alive at Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmers Market! More than just a market, Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmers Market is an expereince. It's a catalyst for connection and healthy living, inspiring people to become part of a vibrant community thriving to live well. Our holistic approach features plant-based foods, wellness vendors and artisans, empowering workshops, and farm-fresh, local, and organic/chemical-free produce grown by Black farmers and growers from across the region at affordable price points.Our family-friendly market is

Join Julie Woodard, founder of Juicebox Workshop, to explore some foundational methods for extending the life of items in your closet!Visible Mending WorkshopJoin Julie Woodard, founder of Juicebox Workshop, to explore some foundational methods for extending the life of items in your closet! Attendees should bring a garment with a hole, snag, or stain, that they would like to repair (non-stretch heavyweight cotton or wool is ideal). Julie will provide an overview of mending techniques, tools, and tips for getting started, from selecting a needle and thread, to practicing basic types of stitches. This workshop will focus on developing skills

Kids Club 6 years old and up. Please only sign your child up for 1 session.Please arrive no more than 5 minutes early.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-1:45pmWe will be cutting colored construction paper to create images, using paper and glue.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, parents should not

See ghost signs and learn of the businesses behind them, from lettered signs on building facades to those embedded in the sidewalks"Ghost Signs" are faded and often forgotten business and advertisement signs, usually found on the front or sides of buildings. The effects of decades of weather, neglect, and cover-up attempts have diminished their eye-catching glow, but they still provide a window into the past, revealing generations of a building's history and uncovering fascinating stories of our city. These signs can be found all over Philadelphia, but a large concentration of them are in the Old City neighborhood.Join Hidden City

Join us for an evening of nourishment and deep relaxation. Yoga Nidra with Sound Bath Led by Nicholas Hockley & Katherine Kimball of The Way of Sound, this all-levels guided meditation combines gentle Yoga Nidra with a restorative sound bath focused on stillness, clarity, and nervous system reset. Dinner by La Llamita Vegana After you float back to Earth, we’ll feast! Enjoy four Peruvian-inspired, plant-based courses made with organic, gluten-free, celiac-safe ingredients. Thoughtfully crafted to nourish body and soul. Refreshments: BYOB + selection of non-alcoholic drinks available. Yoga + Dinner: $105 ($65 dinner + $25 Yoga Nidra + $15 gratuity

Come tour the cemetery at NIGHT! Hear stories of those buried here. Watch a spiritual rite of purification. Listen to amazing opera LIVE!Ready yourself for a walk on the (literal) dark side of Mount Vernon Cemetery (MVC). Closed to the public for almost two decades, on May 31 we open its gates for ONE NIGHT ONLY to venture on a unique journey through MVC's overgrown grounds and mysterious past.Racing against the setting sun, this adults-only early-evening tour showcases the more macabre aspects of MVC’s history; tales of murder, suicide, and hoodoo. Who knows who or even what we'll find? Spoiler

...you scream, I scream, we all scream for post-Wiss ice cream!Do you like riding mountain bikes? Do you like ice cream? If your answer is yes, then this ride is made for you! Join us for a fun, intermediate, no drop, 10-12 ride through the greatest hits of the Wissahickon trails. We'll be starting the ride from Trek Bicycle Manayunk and ending the ride with ice cream from Chloe's Corner!

Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents Self Care Sundays with meditation and yoga classes.Welcome to Self Care Sundays! Join us on Sundays at 11:00 AM for some time dedicated to self-care and relaxation. This event will take place at Black Lotus HHC at 206 Rittenhousetown Lane, where you can unwind and focus on yourself.Take part in yoga sessions, meditation exercises, and mindfulness activities to rejuvenate your mind and body. Treat yourself to healthy snacks and refreshments while connecting with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your well-being and practice self-love. See you there!More about Black Lotus

Learn fabric design using fresh and dried flowers to create your own wearable bandanna/kerchief/headband. One size.Learn fabric design using fresh and dried flowers to create your own wearable bandanna/kerchief/headband. One size.A bandana & headband hybrid! Keeps the sun off of the top of your head & keeps the hair out of your face. Enclosed elastic back. 100% cotton Jersey & sewn with cotton thread for perfect dyeing.Use fresh and dried flowers to create an original design. All abilities welcome.Directions: Check in to Studio 16 on 2nd floorhttps://www.cherrystreetpier.com/getting-here/

Live at Roots Garden, a performance series produced by Olney Culture Lab, is happy to present Joseph Harrison in a lecture/demonstration/performance in a lush green community vegetable in Fisher Park. The park is located at North 5th and W. Spencer Streets in the Olney section of Philadelphia, 19120. Mr. Harrison is a percussionist, children's book author and urban agricultural expert and advocate. The event will also feature catering by local chefs who will offer light snacks and refreshments. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets. There will be some folding seats available. Parking is on the street at

Take time out of your busy schedule to practice Mindful YogaMindful YogaMONDAYS | 4-week series: 6/2–6/236:00 – 7:15 PMJanet Muti, Yoga InstructorOur Mindful Yoga practice consists of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises done slowly with awareness of breath and sensations that arise as we move from pose to pose.All levels welcome; modifications and variations will be offered. Bring yoga blocks and straps to use with modifications.This is a HYBRID series—virtual and indoor in-person options.Members: $48/4-week seriesNon-Members: $68/4-week series

A free, monthly craft circle that explores the versatility of paper.Paper Jam! A free, monthly craft circle that explores the versatility of paper. Bring a project you’re working on or make something with available materials. All are welcome!Free workshop led by teaching artist Cory Kram!

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,

Join a community of makers and artists to to work on your work in progress or learn a new skill from a variety of skill sets.Event Title: Makers MondayLocation: Utility Works - 32 east Baltimore Ave. Lansdowne, PAJoin a vibrant community of makers and artists to bring your creative projects to life or learn something new! Whether you're working on a personal project or looking to explore fresh skills, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate, create, and grow.All are welcome to show up without an RSVPEvent Highlights:Work on Your Current Project: Bring your in-progress creations and receive feedback, support,

Join us in the garden for a special storytime series where we'll reconnect with nature and reimagine new worlds with abundant possibilities.Seeding Freedom Storytime CirclesJoin us for a special storytime series where we'll reconnect with nature and reimagine new worlds with abundant possibilities.Attendees will enjoy engaging, interactive storytelling experiences that incorporate music, movement, and learning through play, inspiring a time of exploration and discovery in our healing garden, while witnessing springtime bloom into summer. Every session includes sensory garden tours, simple nature-themed mindfulness practices, quiet time with family, and child-friendly tastings featuring fresh and local foods from our garden.Seeding Freedom

Join us for a fun and interactive Spring Storytime with Miss Delia in the beautiful Ambler Community Garden!Spring Storytime with Miss Delia in the Ambler Community GardenCome join us for a fun and interactive spring storytime session with Miss Delia at the Ambler Community Garden in Knight Park! Let's gather together in this beautiful outdoor space to enjoy stories, songs, and maybe even a little sunshine. Don't forget to bring a blanket to sit on while we dive into some delightful tales and sing-a-long with Miss Delia on the ukuelele. Registration is required for the craft following the stories and

Attend this session to learn all about fireflies with master gardener Anita Ann Murphy!Join Master Gardener Anita Ann Murphy to understand the Pennsylvania state insect, the Firefly. You will also learn some fun facts about our wonderful state that will surely get you "glowing". You will also discover simple ways to preserve these lights of the night sky.Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot, and participants will meet for the workshop at VCAM.Photo courtesy of Penn State

The Philadelphia design nonprofit Community Design Collaborative will honor John W. Chin, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, with the 2025 Leverage Award at its annual reception on June 3, 2025. This award recognizes local leaders who have strengthened neighborhoods through design and led transformative community development in the region. The Leverage Award Reception, hosted by Philadelphia’s leading nonprofit design collaborative, celebrates design impact on the city while raising critical funds to support the organization’s ongoing work in more than 20 neighborhoods annually. The evening brings together Philadelphia advocates dedicated to our neighborhoods and our history. “As we

Group Yoga On The Pier with Roots2Rise YogaJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome.** Find us on the grass pier within the Park (Park access road at 7801 State Rd, just south of Rhawn St.)This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city.Please bring your own mat :)Pre-registration encouraged!*Classes will be released at the beginning of each month for registration.

Please drop in anytime during our Weeding Wednesdays and help our native plants flourish!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.

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime. The winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If it's too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders.

Join us for a session that combines learning about the Constitution with a discussion on current events that highlight constitutional issuesThe lecture /discussion will be a combination of learning about the constitution, a discussion of some current events that raise constitutional questions, and some court cases that deal with these issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the Constitution’s enduring significance and how it continues to shape our nation.Presented by Former UDT Commissioner Jules Mermelstein is a retired criminal defense attorney & history, government, and constitutional law teacher.

Come join Tiernan for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to throw and decorate miniature ceramics on the wheel!Miniature Ceramics on the WheelMeets twice on Wednesday from 5:30 - 8:30 pmUnlock your creativity in our hands-on Miniature Wheel Throwing Ceramics class! Designed for both beginners and seasoned potters, this two-session course focuses on the art of crafting small-scale pottery on a mini wheel. Over the course of two sessions, you’ll learn essential wheel-throwing techniques tailored to working on a miniature scale.In session one you'll learn the basics of wheel operation, clay preparation, and essential techniques for crafting miniature bowls,

Learn fabric design using fresh and dried flowers to create your own wearable bandanna/kerchief/headband. One size. A bandana & headband hybrid! Keeps the sun off of the top of your head & keeps the hair out of your face. Enclosed elastic back. 100% cotton Jersey & sewn with cotton thread for perfect dyeing. Use fresh and dried flowers to create an original design. All abilities welcome. Each ticket includes a drink ticket (good for alcoholic beverages for 21+ or non-alcoholic if you like) When you arrive at Summerfest on the Delaware River Waterfront, Look for the air conditioned Lodge. Directions:

Join us for the opening reception of "Human Scale" with a walkthrough of the exhibition accompanied by the artists.About the reception:Join us for the opening reception for Human Scale a group exhibition at Park Towne Place Museum District Residences, located within walking distance of The Barnes and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.The reception will begin in the North Tower Gallery and commence with a walkthrough of the three galleries, where you will have an opportunity to hear remarks from the artists. The event will feature catering by Felicia Wilson, a celebrated restaurateur known for her establishments Amina, Black Hen Philly,

Presented by Historic Waynesborough and the Valley Forge Park AllianceExplore why William Penn founded the city between two rivers and the ecological and geological forces that define the region, and hear how the Lenape, the region’s first people were themselves active forces in shaping the landscape.Learn what flora and fauna Anthony Wayne, George Washington, and Ben Franklin saw during their time and what has changed today.

Ribbon-cutting for our new food distribution warehouse, located in Ridley Township, Delaware County.Share Food Program is excited to invite you to the grand opening ribbon-cutting for our new food distribution warehouse, located in Ridley Township, Delaware County. At this event we will recognize our loyal friends and generous funders – including Aqua Pennsylvania, the lead corporate funder of this project – as we celebrate the opening of this critically important Delaware County-based facility that will help alleviate food insecurity for thousands of children, families and senior citizens.

The Young Explorers Toddler Stewardship program encourages land stewardship from an early age!The Young Explorers Toddler Stewardship program encourages land stewardship from an early age! We will start with a story and then work with kid-sized tools to help beautify our park.An adult must stay with the child. Only register for the child, not the parent.The program is every Thursday from May 1st through June 5th. 10am – 11am at Pennypack on the Delaware. Participants will meet at the pavilion near the soccer fields, between the baseball fields and the river.

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Every Thursday on East Passyunk Avenue! Starting at 5pm, all summer long!

Join YPE for a professional networking Happy Hour at Cira Green! Plus, vote for your favorite T-shirt design and get a headshot refresh!The Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) Philadelphia chapter is hosting a Happy Hour on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Cira Green in Philadelphia. This casual gathering offers a great opportunity for young professionals & students interested in the energy sector to unwind, network, and discuss industry trends. Whether you're looking to transition to the field, new to the industry, or a seasoned professional, all are welcome to join and connect with like-minded individuals

The Insectopia will bring six animal friends for attendees to interact with.This program brings 6 animals for a 1 hour program of meet and greets with the invertebrates. Students will have a great time learning about these animals and have the opportunity to hold and/or pet them. Students and adults alike are surprised by how handleable these animals can be.This program is free and open to the public and will be held in the Heim Center, rooms 131-132. Registration is not required yet seating is limited.

In this workshop, you will make a bas-relief "ecological map" of your favorite place in nature using air dry clay.Mapping Nature with Clay Many cultures make three-dimensional maps to help navigate the world around them. In this workshop, you will make a bas-relief "ecological map" of your favorite place in nature using air dry clay. We will paint the maps with colored slip mixed with natural pigments made from local plants and soils, a technique used by indigenous artisans to decorate their pottery. No previous experience with ceramics is needed!One Session Class - June 23rd, 6:00pm-8:00pmTacony LAB Class Enrollment and

Learn about PA Bird AtlasJoin us to learn more about the PA Bird Atlas. This five year project (which began in 2024) helps us to understand the distribution, abundance, long-term change and seasonal patterns of birds breeding in a specific region. Ethan Kang, a Garnet Valley HS Student and WBU staff member, will explain about the program and how you can participate as a citizen scientist.

Learn how to use archival materials to find your ancestors and how archives help preserve these histories.Shamele Jordon, genealogist and researcher, will lead participants through a demonstration of how to search for information in underutilized archival materials such as burial and land records. Ms. Jordan will connect the ways archival documents and publications like the Motorist Green Book offer a wider range of available places to find relatives and trace family histories, ultimately preserving Black communities.This virtual program is offered as a preview for HSP’s upcoming exhibit Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation, on view June 12- September 26.Historical

Closing Celebration Call of this year's Climate Advocacy Bike & HikeJoin us for our Bike & Hike Closing Celebration Call on Thursday, June 5th from 7-8pm! Whether you’ve hiked 100 miles, biked one mile, read along with our book club, donated $10, or joined us for advocacy opportunities, it has been an exciting month and we’d like to celebrate with you! Everyone is welcome to join!We will be playing bingo with prizes of our custom designed stickers, native wildflower seed mix, and screenprinted t-shirts/tote bags! You won’t want to miss this!

Learn more about how Safe Harbor turns water into clean renewable energy!Harnessing the power of water to produce clean renewable energy is just part of what you will learn about on your tour of the Safe Harbor Dam during Lancaster Water Week! Join Brookfield Renewable to learn about the dam's history, grounds management, river access, fish lifts, and more.Recommended for ages 8 and up.Three tours will be offered starting at 9am, 10am, and 11am. You will be prompted to select a timeslot at checkout. Space is limited so please only register for one tour.All participants will be required to prior

EXPLORE DESIGN to exercise your curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning through a self-guided experience. Walk-ins welcome.

Join us as we kick off Water Week 2025!Join us in Penn Square in downtown Lancaster to celebrate the kick off of Water Week 2025! We will be on hand to share information about how you can take action for cleaner streams and rivers. And did we mention we'll be giving away free native trees and shrubs thanks to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership?Photo: Michelle JohnsenWhat is Lancaster Water Week?Now in its 9th year, Lancaster Water Week is an annual celebration of the 1,400 miles of waterways in Lancaster County, PA. Join us for over