Events

A group art exhibition featuring members from the Vox Populi collectiveJanuary 18 - February 22, 2025beg. barter. steal. brings together the diverse practices of Vox Populi artist members as they play with the literal and symbolic meanings of 'begging, bartering, and stealing' in capitalism, exploring a wide range of lenses from meditations on exchange of time, labor, and environment, to mythological theft in fairy tales, trickster archetypes, and the magickal origins of money.James BrittStephanie BurseseLea Devon SorrentinoEvan GreensweigNatalie HijinxNatalie KuenziMelissa LangerCayla LockwoodGreg ParkerLane SpeidelJim StrongCynthia ZhouAbout Vox Populi:Founded in 1988, Vox Populi is a contemporary art space and artist collective

Immerse yourself in the aromatic world of tea during this hands-on tasting and blending experience.Explore a variety of premium organic teas as you learn about their unique flavors, origins, and brewing techniques. Guided by one of our experienced Instructor, you'll refine your palate, experiment with blending our own customer creations, and gain insights into the art of science of tea crafting.Enjoy the cozy ambiance as you sit, mix, and create personized blends to take home. Whether you're a tea enthusiast or a curious beginner, this workshop is a perfect way to relax, learn, and savor the magic of tea.What's includedThe

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteer walk leader for a plant walk! Walk will meet in the visitor center and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers. No registration required.

Hands-on wellness 101 workshops for those wanting to start or deepen their wellness journey; taught by community healers.Come to this weekly wellness series on Sundays 2-3pm. Different dates to come. We will explore herbs, essential oils, and other wellness products. How to use, prepare, and the medicinal qualities of these products. We will also be exlploring healthy habits and tips on honoring your wellness journey. More about d'griot.d'griot (pronounced “duh-gree-o”) is named in honor of African storytellers and urban slang. A space of story; stories of our ancestors, the magic in the present, and our intent for the future. We

Join Trellis for Tomorrow in the greenhouse and learn how to start seedlings!In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, help Trellis for Tomorrow serve our community by seeding trays of future vegetables that will go out to our network of partner gardens in the spring. We'll also work together to complete minor greenhouse improvement projects to start the season strong.Volunteering with Trellis has a direct impact on food security. All gardens within the Trellis for Tomorrow network donate at least half of what they grow to food banks and pantries, providing nutritious produce to those who need it most.If

Join us for a morning of service on Riverbend's preserve.Riverbend is hosting a Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities. This event is open to ALL ages! Registration is required as spaces are limited.Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. Volunteers will be working outdoors helping our Habitat Manager with invasive plant removal.

Join UC Green for a morning of service greening our parks in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!Join us for a morning of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.We will meet to mulch established park trees together, helping to keep them healthy and our parks beautiful. Mulch was made from your recycled Christmas trees.Volunteers may meet in two locations below to mulch, but more volunteers are requested in Malcolm X Park, as more helping hands are neede to spread mulch here!Malcolm X Park (5100 Pine Street) or Clark Park (4300 Baltimore Ave)

Explore special holiday hours at Founder's Hall MuseumIn addition to its regular weekday hours (10-4 Wed-Fri), Founder’s Hall Museum hosts a monthly weekend open house. Drop into Founder's Hall on Martin Luther King Day, January 20th, to explore the museum and learn more about the 75 year civil rights struggle to desegregate Girard College. Find out more about other King Day events at the College at Global Citizen and the Philadelphia Orchestra.Housed in a magnificent Greek Revival landmark, the Founder’s Hall Museum offers a glimpse into the complex life of Stephen Girard, America’s first multi-millionaire, and illuminates the legacy of

Join Perry World House as we discuss how we should be thinking about democracy, and democracy promotion, in 2025.In 2024, two billion people in over 70 countries were eligible to exercise their basic democratic right to vote for their leaders in a national election.      The results were all over the map.   There is no simple explanation for the disparate outcomes. In some cases – India, the United States, and Botswana, for instance – incumbent parties either lost or fared worse than expected.  But in other places incumbent parties fared well.  In Moldova and Romania foreign election interference dramatically altered the outcome of

Join Riverbend’s Education Specialist, Jill Shashaty, for a virtual presentation about getting kids outside.Jill is a parent, educator, PA Master Naturalist, Girl Scout Troop leader, and Scouts BSA Merit Badge Counselor. She will share her successful strategies for connecting children with nature, encouraging free play and exploration, and creating fun family memories together outdoors.This is a free event intended for parents of elementary-age children. Please register on our website to receive the meeting link.

Join Circular Philadelphia for a fun morning of touring Habitat ReStore, networking, and chatting over coffee and pastries!☕Coffee Talk: Tour & Networking with Habitat ReStore and Circular PhiladelphiaJoin us for a morning of exploration and connection at our event at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore on Allegheny Ave!Circular Philadelphia is excited to be working with the Habitat ReStore to showcase a great example of reuse in the home goods and built environment space. Habitat has been a longtime force for good in both home building and furnishing nationwide, and they are excited to invite the Philadelphia community for a tour of

Philadelphia will be showcasing the richness of its cultural scene with a series of projects, performances and programs throughout the city.Philadelphia will be showcasing the richness of its cultural scene with a series of projects, performances and programs throughout the city. Leaders of the cultural community will be sharing preliminary plans for these events and for the general citywide cultural celebration. There will also be an opportunity for artists, architects and designers to discover how to get involved in the celebration, where funding might be available and how to create partnerships with cultural centers and communities.Please join us on January 22nd, 2025

Join us for a virtual presentation on the connection between land conservation and the preservation of Native histories.About the PresentationThe Conservancy preserves forests and natural lands along the Susquehanna River. In this presentation we will learn about the Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape and how preserving land within this landscape for ecological reasons also preserves Native histories.Secretary of Interior Qualified Archaeologist and Senior Vice President of Land Protection and General Counsel for the Conservancy, Kate Gonick, will provide insight into precolonial archaeology, its challenges, methods, and findings in the context of preservation of forests and natural lands within the Susquehanna Riverlands.The

This is a monthly Nature themed Storytime for kids ages 2-6 along with their parent/ guardian. The storytime will be followed by a craft!This is a monthly Nature themed Storytime for kids ages 2-6 along with their parent/ guardian. The storytime will be followed by a craft!

Join the Penn IUR and Penn Press in welcoming Enrique Peñalosa Londoño, former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, to campus on January 23 .“An advanced city is not one where the poor own a car,” writes Enrique Peñalosa “but one where the rich use public transport.” Former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, Penalosa sees city design as projects that define human happiness, dignity, and equality. He worked to achieve that goal during his two terms (1998-2001 and 2016-2019) when he implemented the Transmilenio bike system and the city’s mass transit and bus rapid transit (BRT) systems, along with several other infrastructure projects

Join us for an exciting opportunity to network, learn, and discover the latest opportunities in clean energy employer support!You're Invited to the Clean Energy Mixer!Hosted by Philadelphia Energy AuthorityJoin us for an exciting opportunity to network, learn, and discover the latest opportunities in clean energy employer support!PLEASE RSVP BY 1/20/2025!Clean Energy Employers Include:Advanced ManufacturingBuilding WeatherizationEnergy EfficiencyClean Energy GenerationClean Grid and StorageClean FuelsSolar, Wind, HydroelectricGeothermalSustainable TransportationClean Energy HVAC & Electricity GenerationAt the Clean Energy Mixer, you'll:🌱 Learn how the Clean Energy Grant can support your employee retention, on-the-job training and diverse recruitment goals📚 Explore how PhilaWorks and other organizations can support

Whether you’re new to SBN, a long-term member, or someone looking to learn more about triple-bottom-line businesses in the region, SBN’s Member Open Houses are the most engaging way to maximize your SBN experience. At our Member Open Houses, you’ll learn business practices from participating members and deepen your connections within our local impact economy. Join us Thursday, January 23, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for SBN’s next Member Open House, hosted by Wallace Dry Goods, for an evening of community, food, and craft mocktails! Guests can expect to hear from Wallace Dry Goods, tour the space, and, as always, networking over

Illumination artist Behnaz Karjoo explores Islamic illumination – or tazhib – in a brief lecture followed by a participatory workshop.Wolf Humanities Center • University of Pennsylvania2024–2025 FORUM ON KEYWORDSWord, Ink, Gold, and PaperAn Exploration of the Art of IlluminationIllumination artist Behnaz Karjoo will explore the evolution of Islamic illumination, or tazhib, and its role in manuscript decoration, providing an overview of the traditional tools and materials involved. Visual images of illuminated manuscripts, along with the tools and materials, will illustrate the techniques involved in tazhib, highlighting the precision and artistry.Following her lecture, Karjoo will host a hands-on workshop, inviting participants

You are invited to the first ever CLIMATE ANXIETY DANCE PARTY, where you are welcome to thrash and groove in all sorts of socially unacceptable ways. The International Panel on Climate Change has told us that we need to hit peak emissions by the year 2025. That’s this year!! Wait, it gets better. We have 5 years left until we need to halve emissions from 2019 levels. Do these facts give you feelings?! Take a moment to notice that emotion contains the word motion. We are moved by our emotions and can also move and transform them by moving our bodies. It’s

Sacred Spaces & Storied Places is the perfect introductory tour that provides an overview of Laurel Hill West including its architectural artistry, stunning trees and horticulture, and the stories of residents that encompass diverse and fascinating Philadelphia history. Experienced tour guides offer visitors a unique perspective as no two tours are the same! Tour Guide: Pamela McMahon COST $15/General Admission (Ages 13 and up) $13/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID $10/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill $7.50/Youth (Ages 6-12) $1.90/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) ** Free/Ages 5 and under ** Access Card + Valid

Join us for a day of connection, learning, and sharing!Join us for a day of connection, learning, and sharing!When: Saturday, January 25, 2025Time: 10 am – 12 pmWhere: Camden County Sustainability Building508 Lakeland Road, BlackwoodConnect with other garden leaders and gardenersShare experiences and best practicesLearn about new techniques and resourcesDiscuss pressing issues facing community gardensParticipate in a seed swap starting at noonExchange seeds with fellow gardenersHelp preserve local biodiversityEvent is FREE and all are welcome to learn and join the conversationOrganized by: Camden County Certified Gardeners (CCCG) and Camden County Office of Sustainability (CCOS)

Get hands-on experience as you sow and take home seeds from a special selection of deer-resistant native plants for southeastern PA.SATURDAY, JANUARY 25Native Seed Propagation: Deer-Resistant Plants10:00 AM – 12:00 PMHelen Standen, former Greenhouse & Nursery Manager, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensIt may be cold outdoors, but it’s time to sow and grow indoors! Explore a variety of seed starting techniques for native plants, including winter sowing, leaching, soaking, scarification, and stratification.Get hands-on experience as you sow and take home seeds from a special selection of deer-resistant native plants for southeastern Pennsylvania gardens.Members: $30 | Non-Members: $40Photo credit for seedlings: Prairie

Volunteer at The Woodlands We’re taking the opportunity to give the grounds a much-needed winter spruce-up. Join us on Saturday, January 25th for a volunteer clean-up session, and read on for what you can do at The Woodlands to keep the grounds beautiful, whenever you may be visiting. What we’ll be doing: Collecting fallen sticks and branches, picking up trash along Woodland Avenue, and doing other outdoor site clean-up chores as needed. Volunteers should plan to bend and lift throughout the day. Where we’ll meet: The day will start at the Stable at 10AM. What you’ll need: Not required, but

Presented in collaboration with Greener Partners.Whether you’re interested in cooking, healthy recipe ideas or going “green” in the kitchen, this workshop is for you!Join Riverbend in collaboration with Greener Partners for a hands-on workshop in Riverbend’s indoor and outdoor kitchens! Greener Partners combines food access with fun, healthy food, and farm education. All participants will get to take a spin on their famous blender bike as we prepare one of their morning recipes!This workshop is recommended for children ages 6 and up with the adults in their lives. All participants require a ticket.You can learn more about Greener Partners and

An introduction to Screenprinting at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this EventIn this beginning course you will learn the basics of screenprinting. Participants will bring a prepared image and we will provide all the materials, tools and training. Learn the protocol of our printshop and darkroom, as well as health and safety standards for screenprinting. Turn your one-color image into a screen and print an edition of posters, greeting cards or even t-shirts! With the completion of this beginner course, students will be prepared to take more specialized, intermediate courses. Students may also choose

Along with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.

DROP IN! Help us create a riverine wonderland of aquatic creatures in origami to display at the center. For families and all ages!

Want to support Germantown's new cafe! Help fund d'griot's cafe buildout with this tasting experience! Live Music, New Menu, and Network!It has been a journey to get this cafe up and running! We have been open as a gallery and herb shoppe since Sept 2023; hosting community events, rentals, and offering art n' wellness products from black, brown, and local artists, healers, and businesses. We are excited to expand into our cafe-- With Your Help! Thank you all that have supported as a customer or investor in our Honeycomb Credit campaign. We are at the last stretch of our build

Join us on the trails beginning at 66th and Sherwood in Morris Park. We'll walk about a mile and practice identifying trees in winter based off of their bark, buds, shape, and ecological context. Tree Identification is an important skill in mycology because it can be a key identification feature and help to identify habitats for target species. Registration is limited for this event. Please only register if you feel sure you will come and please cancel your ticket if you are no longer coming. This event will be cancelled or rescheduled if the weather is inclement, including high wind

Calling all LGBTQ travelers, gaggles of local gays and their friends alike! Come on this LGBTQ history walking tour of the Gayborhood!

Happy New Year Family! We are BACK with our open mic series as the newly branded BLK Ivy Poetry Collective! We are looking forward to vibing

Join us for this series of energizing dance and workout exercises to afrobeats music, closing with a calming meditation.AFRVBZ: Afrodance Meditation CircleDate: January 26th, 2025Time: 10:30 - 11:45 amLocation: One Art 1431 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131Are you looking for a fun way to stay fit and get active this winter season? Join your new favorite African Fitness instructors, Razaq (Dance & Mindfulness) and Femi (Personal Trainer) in a multi instructor, 3 part monthly series that gives you an energizing dance and workout session to great afrobeats music and a calming meditation to close (All bodies & fitness levels

Join Leeway x Fleisher 2023 Artist-in-Residence Shannon Brooks for a durational, immersive performance and installation experience."clay practice; and when it lands, will my eyes be closed or open?" is an immersive experience somewhere between a practice, a performance, and an evolving installation.clay practice uses improvised movement and sound to collectively build evolving, wearable “memory-landscapes” from materials used and created through Shannon’s Leeway x Fleisher residency including clay, ceramic objects, and textiles.A ritual engagement with our senses, clay practice decentralizes sight as our primary means of experience and reaches into touch, sound, and memory to blur the lines between and expand

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Join Bird Town Pennsylvania, Newlin Grist Mill, and Valley Forge Audubon Society at the Media Borough Community Center for an afternoon to benefit the birds! Bird populations around the world are declining due to habitat loss and other factors, but we can help by making sure our birds have places to nest each spring. Participants will work together to build nest boxes for several different bird species that will be installed in the park at Newlin Grist Mill, including in the newly-built wetland habitat. They will also have a chance to learn about bird identification, bird biology and conservation, and

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/

This cooking demo, cultural meal, and interactive presentation is facilitated by Veggie Mijas Education Director.This cooking demo, cultural meal, and interactive presentation is facilitated by Veggie Mijas Education Director, Rebeca Cintron Olivencia-Loáisiga. The discussion will center on the importance of honoring cultural foods, how recipes change over time, and how ancestral knowledge shapes diasporic experiences. The recipes Asopao de Gandules (Pigeon Pea Rice Stew) and Agua de Jamaica (Iced Hibiscus Tea) are based on Caribbean, African, and American Indigenous cultural foodways. Reserve by January 23 to ensure appropriate samples will be available for all attendees.

Come birding with Bonnie!MONDAY, JANUARY 27Bird Walk8:30 – 9:30 AMBonnie Witmer, Birder and Visitor Services Associate, Jenkins Arboretum & GardensSearch for resident birds in winter, and explore various habitats including woodland, pond edge, and stream-side paths. Discover the GISS method to identify our feathered friends by recognizing the general impression, size, and shape of birds. Participants will learn to use their eyes, ears, and binoculars to find birds and other wildlife.Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes with good traction. Rain or shine.Free of charge

Welcome to the Wagner!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 First Saturday of the month from 12 to 4PM (September - December & February - June). First Saturday programs have their own EventBrite listings

This is a crochet class & meetup that is beginner friendly. You will learn fundamental stiches of crochet and be provided a pattern to takeBegginer friendly crochet with yarn, hooks, and patterns available. More advanced crocheters are welcome to join in.

An Evening of Food, Fun, and FriendsJoin PA IPL supporters and friends for a Philadelphia Winter Social on Tuesday, January 28th from 5 - 7pm. We’ll meet at Yards Brewing Company (500 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123). There are drink and food options available for purchase on-site. All are welcome!With no formal agenda for the evening, folks are invited to come and socialize, share about climate work happening in their own worlds, and hear about current and future murmurations at PA IPL. We’ll get warmed up with a round of climate bingo, first person to bingo gets a drink

Come join us for a fun and empowering social event celebrating BIPOC entrepreneurs!Empowering BIPOC Entrepreneurs: Social EventWelcome to our Empowering BIPOC Entrepreneurs: Social Event!🌟 Join Us for a Night of Inspiration and Connection! 🌟Are you a BIPOC entrepreneur looking to connect, collaborate, and grow? We invite you to our Empowering BIPOC Entrepreneurs Networking Evening! This is a unique opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs, share your experiences, and build a supportive community.This in-person event is designed to bring together Black, Indigenous, and People of Color entrepreneurs to connect, share experiences, and support each other. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or

Make your own zine at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library in West Philadelphia.About this eventDo you have a story to tell, information to share, or art/poems to display? Join this Zine-Making and Bookbinding Workshop, no experience is required! Zines are a great way of sharing your ideas with your community, and we’ll work together to craft your zine!This class will focus on creating a zine out of your idea, covering how to make zines and bind small books. We’ll learn how to make 3 styles of zines. and 2 bookbinding styles. You can decide what matches your

Renowned cultural critic Wendy Steiner offers a dazzling new account of aesthetics grounded in female agencyIn The Beauty of Choice, the renowned cultural critic Wendy Steiner offers a dazzling new account of aesthetics grounded in female agency. Through a series of linked meditations on canonical and contemporary literature and art, she casts women’s taste as the engine of liberal values.Steiner reframes long-standing questions surrounding desire, art, sexual assault, and beauty in light of #MeToo. Beginning with an opera she wrote based on Chaucer’s “The Wife of Bath’s Tale,” she presents women’s sexual choices as fundamentally aesthetic in nature—expressions of their

Join us for this hopeful virtual presentation on creating health for nature and humans!About the PresentationHow do we reignite the positive synergy between nature and humanity in a world where we so often hear how human action is having an irrevocable impact on the planet? This presentation will discuss how biodiversity continues to sustain our planet and all who inhabit it, from the farthest reaches of wilderness to our own backyards in the built urban environment. By understanding and acting as better stewards of our relationships with species, we can and will build a better planet that supports both humans

This is a monthly Nature themed Storytime for kids ages 2-6 along with their parent/ guardian. The storytime will be followed by a craft!This is a monthly Nature themed Storytime for kids ages 2-6 along with their parent/ guardian. The storytime will be followed by a craft!

Nature/ environmental themed book discussion. New book available from the Andorra Library Book of the month is Consumed by Aja BarberConsumed : the need for collective change : colonialism, climate change, and consumerism by Aja Barber.

Monthly program focusing on a different source of food in Philadelphia be it a market, garden, cooperative, or other source.Where Can You Source Your Food in Philly? The Community GrocerOur January program will focus on The Community Grocer. Join Chef Joy Parham for a taste of Black American Cuisine inspired by the West African and West Indian diaspora.Space is limited and priority will be given to registered attendees. Tickets will be honored up until 5:20 pm, please arrive by 5:15 pm to guarantee your seat. At 5:20 pm, we will fill open seats. Please email kitchen@freelibrary.org for more information.

Join Horticulturist Charles Bone for a tour of the Pinetum!Haverford College Arboretum is home to an 18-acre collection of conifers dating back to 1928 known as The Ryan Pinetum. This collection contains more than 300 labeled trees, representing five of the seven families of conifers. Join us to learn all about the Pinetum including the history, recent modifications, and our collection highlights with horticulturist Charles Bone.Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather we will attempt to reschedule this walk among the participants. Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot and

Join us at Cherry St. Pier to kick off the winter 2025 Walk Around Philadelphia season! Enjoy a festive beverage, learn about the walk, and meet some of your fellow walkers. A brief orientation for new walkers will take place at 6pm. Food and drink should be available from Cherry St. Pier vendors. Walk Around Philadelphia t-shirts will be available for purchase as well (while sizes last). Optional after-party across the street at Fringe Bar. The first segment of the walk season kicks off the next morning, as we set out to circumnavigate the entire city. You can sign up here

Combine your love of art and the natural world to create scientific illustrations!SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1Scientific Illustration Workshop10:00 AM–12:00 PMMarissa Jacobs, Educator and Founder of The Art of EcologyCombine your love of art and the natural world to create scientific illustrations! Learn more about scientific illustration from the role of composition to the in-depth process of making and documenting observations. Review the scientific method as it applies to artists, and how being able to make detailed observations for our artistic creation can lead us to notice the little things around us.All materials provided. No prior artistic or scientific experience is required.Members:

An Introduction to Setting Type and Printing on a Vandercook Press at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library.Learn the basics of printing letterpress at The Soapbox, from setting type, to locking up your form on the press, to printing (and cleaning!) using the Vandercook cylinder press. Other methods of image making will be discussed. Explore our type drawers and gain the basic skills you need to work during Open Hours. A materials fee covers paper, ink, other consumables, and studio maintenance.Please note: Masks are required for this workshop, regardless of vaccination status. The instructor reserves the right to

Learn about the evolution of hearing, with a live musical performance by paleontologist Matthew Bonnan, and explore deep time in the museumFEBRUARY FIRST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSE - Once Upon Deep TimeExplore deep time and evolution at Wagner's February First Saturday Open House!Contemplate the nature of time among the museum's vast fossil collection and learn about the evolution of hearing through a special musical performance by paleontologist Matthew Bonnan. His captivating pop/rock song cycle, Once Upon Deep Time, tells the story of how we came to perceive sound based on what is known from the fossil record and the living world