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SUMMARY:Beyond the Fence Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:FOR ALL AGES\nLearn to navigate Tyler’s trail system. Walk along easy trails on this leisurely hike that’s perfect for the whole family\, giving you plenty of time to pause\, observe\, and ask questions. The woods are full of surprises\, with plenty to see\, hear\, and talk about as you explore.\nWhat to expect:\nGates open at 8:45 am\nCheck in at the Visitor Center\, where you’ll meet your guide.\nLeisurely-paced 1-2 mile trail hike\nLearn how to navigate Tyler’s trail system\nSeasonal observations and nature discovery\nChanges in grade and walking surfaces\, including pavement\, grass\, gravel\, and rocky trails\, and possible stream crossings\nGroup departs from Visitor Center promptly at 9 am – please arrive on time\nRestrooms are available at the beginning and end of the hike\nWhat to wear & carry:\nDress in layers for the weather\nHiking boots or sturdy shoes with good tread\nWater and a snack\nStrollers are not suitable on our trails. We recommend a carrier if you plan to bring an infant or young child.\nAbout your guide: Dave Charlton is a long-time Tyler volunteer and naturalist. He is a founding member of our docent program and a certified PA Master Naturalist.\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nMEMBERS (sign in for your discount!): FREE\nNON-MEMBERS: $18 per adult; $15 per senior (65 and over);$10 per child (ages 3-17); no need to register children 2 and under. The fee includes admission\, so feel free to stay for the day after the program! Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.\nGUEST PASS HOLDERS: (for non-members only): FREE. Please give your guest passes to the Visitor Center Associate at check-in\, or inform them that you are accompanying a Family or higher-level member as their guest. This program is free with your guest pass admission\, so feel free to stay as long as you’d like after the program!\nLIBRARY PASS HOLDERS: FREE. Please present your Library Pass to the Visitor Center Associate at check-in for the program. This program is free with your library pass admission\, so feel free to stay as long as you’d like after the program!\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/beyond-the-fence-trail-hike-3/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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SUMMARY:Birds at Lemon Hill with BirdPhilly
DESCRIPTION:Get a chance to see some early spring migrants!\n\n\nLet’s enjoy some early migrants and a great view of the Philly skyline. \nWe will meet behind the Lemon Hill Mansion. Parking is available along the side of the road\, but there is also a small parking area behind the mansion.  \nNo binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are on loan at all Philly Free Library branches. \nFor questions please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com. \nTrip Leader: Holger Pflicke
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/birds-at-lemon-hill-with-birdphilly/
LOCATION:Lemon Hill Mansion\, Lemon Hill Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Misfit Variety Show: Comedy for Weirdos\, Rebels\, and the Misunderstood
DESCRIPTION:MISFIT VARIETY SHOW tours to Philly for one night only! Hop on to this joyride of heartwarmingly irreverent comedy for the weirdos\, rebels\, and the misunderstood. Host Lauren LoGiudice (dubbed “fierce” by the New York Times) assembles a rotating cast of eclectic comedy performers to celebrate the beauty of not fitting in. \nHosted by Lauren LoGiudice (HBO) \nDirected by Kate Sisk \nProduced by Amelia Gorman \nFeaturing: \nArantxa Chávez and Michael (Dola) Amendola (Pig Iron) \nKirk Griffiths (Opened for Mike Birbiglia\, Michelle Buteau\, and Chris Gethard) \nDr. Harley (Murray Hill’s This is Burlesque) \nFormaggi (Idiot’s Hour) \nLexi Lewis (The Bird’s Nest) \nJustin J Wee (American Mime Theatre) \nFour (Philly Fringe Festival) \nDoors open at 7:30\, show starts at 8:00!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/misfit-variety-show-comedy-for-weirdos-rebels-and-the-misunderstood/
LOCATION:Studio 34\, 4522 Baltimore Avenue\, Philadelphia\, 19143
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Arts & Performance,Events,LGBTQIA+
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SUMMARY:Koresh Dance Company presents "Never/Mind"\, April 17-19
DESCRIPTION:Koresh Dance Company proudly presents its 2026 Spring Home Season at FringeArts\, April 17–19. \nThis program features the world premiere of Never/Mind\, a new work choreographed by Artistic Director Roni Koresh with an original score by Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. \nNever/Mind is a state of mind in which your creativity is reached free from external opinions\, expectations\, and distractions. In this unfiltered mental space\, the artist cannot be swayed—focused solely on instinct\, individuality\, and authentic expression. Through Koresh’s signature physicality and DeAgro-Ruopp’s evocative composition\, the work invites audiences to consider what becomes possible when we silence the noise and trust our own voice. \nLighting Designer / Peter Jakubowski \nRehearsal Director / Melissa Rector \n// PERFORMANCES \ \nFriday\, April 17 / 7:30pm *\nSaturday\, April 18 / 7:30pm *\nSunday\, April 19 / 3pm\n*Post-show conversation with the artists
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/koresh-dance-company-presents-never-mind-april-17-19/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:FringeArts\, 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Performance
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SUMMARY:Esperanza Latin Jazz Showcase with Pablo Batista
DESCRIPTION:Esperanza Arts Center\npresents \nEsperanza Latin Jazz Showcase\nCurated by Award-Winning Percussionist Pablo Batista \nTEATRO ESPERANZA\n4/17/26\, 7:00pm \n$15 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors (60+)\nComplimentary Livestream \nEAC launches our new annual Latin Jazz series\, led and curated by series director\, Grammy-winning Philadelphia-based percussionist and recording artist\, Pablo Batista. \nThis inaugural concert will feature the first Latin big band in Philadelphia comprised of twenty acclaimed regional musicians\, donned in vibrant coordinated formal wear from the 40’s and 50’s\, and seated on multi-tiered platforms evocative of the big band era\, premiering new arrangements by bandleaders Jimmy Lopes and Tony Perez of classic big band Latin jazz greats\, including Mario Balza\, Tito Rodriguez\, Machito\, and Dizzy Gillespie. \nPart of the U.S. Semiquincentennial: In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, EAC will present a series of programs that celebrate and explore the Latino voice within the American landscape. Through arts\, culture\, and community engagement\, these programs will highlight the contributions\, histories\, and perspectives of Latino communities as part of the broader American story. \nFood and Beverages are available for sale in the Teatro lobby courtesy of EAC’s official concession partner Helados Chupi Chupi. \nThis program was made possible through the generous support of the City of Philadelphia\, with additional support from the Presser Foundation\, and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. \nTICKETS\nEsperanzaArtsCenter.us \nPREVIEW VIDEOS\nPablo Batista Latin Jazz Ensemble at South
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/esperanza-latin-jazz-showcase-with-pablo-batista/
LOCATION:Teatro Esperanza\, 4261 North 5th Street\, Philadelphia\, 19140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Artists' Workshop Series,Arts & Culture,Arts & Performance,Circular Fashion,Community Events,family and kid friendly,Lifelong Learning,Outdoor Event,Social,Special Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:SENG’S HAIR SALON
DESCRIPTION:When a mysterious and fatal epidemic starts to haunt their shop\, three generations of a Lao family in South Philly clash over what’s best for the well-being of their matriarch. This modern American family includes Lao\, Vietnamese and Cambodian characters\, who must navigate a dramatically shifting local and national cultural political scene while advocating for greater political representation.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sengs-hair-salon/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:The drake\, 302 S Hicks St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000
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CREATED:20260320T124800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T015158Z
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SUMMARY:Brownin’
DESCRIPTION:Curated by InLiquid in collaboration with Zindzi Harley\, Brownin’ showcases five Philadelphia-based artists whose work studies the Black figure and celebrates black identity by redefining the meaning of beauty. \n‍
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/brownin/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building\, 1400 North American\, Suit 108\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Bird Box Workshop at the Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Glen Foerd in learning how to create a bird box for your own home or green space! Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Glen Foerd both share a mission of maintaining local ecosystems along the Schuylkill and Delaware River\, and this is where your stewardship can help. \nWe will begin the workshop with a bird tour around Discovery Center and discuss why bird boxes (also known as nesting boxes) are essential to birds due to the decline of natural habitats. Then\, each participant will have the opportunity to assemble a bird box kit (using hammers and nails) which you will be able to take home at the end of the session! Instructions for mounting and ongoing maintenance will be included as well. \nRegistration is required\, with 20 spots available (if you and a child or friend want to work on one bird box together\, you can sign up as one spot). \nClick here for Registration: https://forms.gle/8b8AjnfNnms1SeLw7
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/bird-box-workshop-at-the-discovery-center/
LOCATION:The Discovery Center\, 3401 Reservoir Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding,Birds,Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Free,Free Community Events,Hands-On Science,LGBTQIA+,Neighborhood,Stewardship,Workshop,Workshops & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Sewing with Maryann Evans & Tiffany Katen
DESCRIPTION: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\n\n\nWe 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.  \nThis open studio takes place from 4-8. You can come in any time between 4 and 7 and stay until 8pm. \nTacony LAB Class Enrollment and Attendance Policy \nAttendance 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 than 15 minutes late\, you may not be permitted to join the class. Our classes are only 2 hours long and it is difficult to catch up students when they are late. \nThe Tacony LAB’s classes are unique in Philadelphia: we do not charge tuition or any sort of fees for any of our classes. \nOur classes are popular and often have wait-lists. If you enroll in a class\, please commit to attending it! \nHow to enroll in a Tacony LAB class: \n• You may enroll IN PERSON at the LAB beginning 3 weeks before a class first meets. Please check the “About” section of the LAB’s Facebook page for open hours or call the LAB at 267-686-7420 to hear the hours. \n• You may enroll online using Eventbrite beginning one week before a class first meets (provided there are still spaces) by visiting our Eventbrite page: www.eventbrite.com/o/the-tacony-lab-community-arts-center-1… \n• You may come to the first class and enroll at that time\, providing space is available. For same day enrollment\, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the class. \nOnly one registration per person will be accepted. Each student attending the class must register with their name and email address. Multiple registrations under the same name will not be honored. \nIf you enroll ahead of time and do not attend the first class\, you will be removed from the roster and your place will be offered to another student. \nIf you need to miss subsequent classes or decide you no longer wish to attend\, please notify the LAB by phone call or email ahead of time. \nIf you do not notify the LAB of absence or withdrawal\, you will not be able to enroll in another class until 3 months have passed.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/open-studio-sewing-with-maryann-evans-tiffany-katen/
LOCATION:The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center\, 6918 Torresdale Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19135\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T140000
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SUMMARY:Fridays in the Field
DESCRIPTION:Practice  observation and nature identification in the Wagner’s Teaching Garden!\n\n\nThe 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. \nBeginning Friday\, April 10th\, the Wagner Teaching Garden will be open for independent educational exploration every Friday from 1 – 3:00pm. \nVisitors 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 found in our yard\, or take time to relax in the shade and draw from nature. Wagner staff will be available to facilitate use of materials\, but Fridays in the Field is a mostly unguided opportunity to experience the Wagner Teaching Garden. \nVisitors looking to attend Fridays in the Field must enter the museum through the front entrance on Montgomery street and check in with the front desk. Visitors who walk-in and visitors who preregister\, here or through the 2026 Visit the Wagner Eventbrite\, will have full access to the museum and access to the yard from 1pm – 3:00pm on Fridays. \n \n\n\n\n \nThings to Know Before Your Visit\n• Walk-in visitors are welcome. Advance registration is appreciated and will speed up your entry to the museum. \n• There is no coat check or place to stow personal items – please travel light. \n• The museum is located on the second floor of the building. There are 5 steps at the entryway and a flight of stairs to access the museum. It is not wheelchair accessible. \n• To protect the specimens and our historic interiors\, photography is not allowed in the museum. Open containers of food and drink are not permitted in the building. \n•The Institute does not have a parking lot. Street parking on Montgomery Avenue and 17th Street is free. There is 2-hour free parking on Bouvier Street and on many blocks near the Wagner and metered parking on Cecil B. Moore Avenue. The nearest parking garage is at the Liacouras Center on 15th Street and Montgomery Avenue. \n \nA dream that keeps growing… \nIn 1855\, William Wagner had a dream of providing free science education to anyone who wanted to learn\, regardless of background or ability to pay. Today\, the Wagner offers more programs to more people than ever before! Your support helps us provide free education\, not only through the museum\, but through a wide range of courses\, lectures\, field trips\, and children’s science programs. Donations also assist us in caring for the museum and library collections and in preserving our wonderful building\, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990. To learn more about what we do please visit our website. \n \nRegistration Information\nIn keeping with its original charter\, admission is free—donations are suggested to ensure the future and quality of Wagner’s free education programs and to preserve its National Landmark building and collections. \nSuggested Donations \n$25/Family \n$10/adult \n$5/student \n$0 – Wagner members \nFor any questions\, please email communications@wagnerfreeinstitute.org or call 215-763-6529 x17. \nIf you would like to check your membership status or become a member\, please email AbigailC@wagnerfreeinstitute.org or call 215-763-6529 x11.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fridays-in-the-field-2/
LOCATION:Wagner Free Institute of Science\, 1700 W Montgomery Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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SUMMARY:Storytime + Design
DESCRIPTION:Warm-up to the concept of design and it’s many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. \nThe age range of books will vary\, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels\, or visit our website\, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** \nDesign Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you’re born with.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/storytime-design-3/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs\, 1714 N Mascher St\, Philadelphia\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Education/Lecture,Event,Family,Family Activities,family and kid friendly,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000
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CREATED:20260324T012936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T012307Z
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SUMMARY:PlayIn Time Music Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly\, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Miss Virginia will guide you and your child through warming up their bodies with movement\, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances\, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance\, jam\, and learn.  \nThings to know:   \n\nClasses will run on Friday mornings from 10:15am – 11:00am.  \n\n\nJoin for the whole series or just for one or two sessions. Registration is available on PlayIn Time’s website\, linked below.  \n\n\nIf you have them\, you are welcome to bring your own shakers\, sticks\, or other percussive instruments.  \n\n\nClasses will be held outside on the Great Lawn so bring a blanket or lawn pad to sit on.  \n\n\nPlease note that\, while the program is geared toward younger ages\, siblings ages 6 and older are welcome and can attend free of charge.\n\n		\n			register now		 \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/playin-time-music-circle-8/
LOCATION:Stoneleigh: <em>a natural garden</em>\, 1829 County Line Road\, Villanova\, Pennsylvania\, 19085
CATEGORIES:family and kid friendly,general
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Single Class: Class 3
DESCRIPTION:FOR ADULTS AGES 18+\nTake a deep dive into the natural world. Use nature journaling to observe and record the flora and fauna around you. Engage your inner scientist\, writer\, and artist as you capture meaningful details. Learn simple tools and techniques for observing\, recording\, and sketching in a supportive setting at Tyler Arboretum\, exploring a new area in each of the four classes. These classes are well-suited for both new and returning participants\, offering fresh perspectives\, prompts\, and discoveries in every session.\nRegistration:\nAdvance registration is required.\nClasses are subject to cancellation up to 48 hours in advance if minimum enrollment is not met.\nClass 3 will turn us in many directions as we learn to use changing perspective to identify and understand plants and the world around us.\nAbout the instructor: Meg Lemieur is a nature-focused illustrator based out of Philadelphia\, whose mission is to celebrate the diversity\, interconnectedness\, and amazing feats of the natural world. Her illustrations have been published as tabletop games\, in comic anthologies\, books\, as murals\, and large-scale educational tapestries. She lends her skills to a variety of advocacy campaigns and was an Artist in Residence with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council for 2025.\nNature Journaling Materials List:\nUnlined notebook with hardback or paper & a clipboard. I suggest a hardback so folks will have a hard surface to draw on while out in the field.\nYour favorite pencil\nPencil sharpener\nEraser\nColored pencils (optional)\nWatercolor paints\, brush\, and water (optional)\nWhat to expect:\nCheck in at the Visitor Center\, then meet your instructor on the Visitor Center Patio.\nClass will depart from the Visitor Center promptly at 10 am. Please arrive on time.\nEach class will start with a short walk to a different area in the Arboretum.\nThe walk may include changes in grade and walking surfaces\, including pavement\, grass\, and gravel.\nClass fee includes entry into the Arboretum. Feel free to stay for the day.\nRegister for one class or the series.\nWhat to wear and carry:\nClosed-toe shoes with good tread\nDress in layers for the weather\nPortable chair or blanket to sit on\nWater and snacks\nInsect repellent (please apply at home)\nSunblock\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nSingle Class: Member Adult: $40.80 each; Non-member Adult: $48.00 each\nSingle classes sold separately.\nREGISTER FOR SINGLE CLASS 3 HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-journaling-single-class-class-3-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Single Class: Class 3
DESCRIPTION:FOR ADULTS AGES 18+\nTake a deep dive into the natural world. Use nature journaling to observe and record the flora and fauna around you. Engage your inner scientist\, writer\, and artist as you capture meaningful details. Learn simple tools and techniques for observing\, recording\, and sketching in a supportive setting at Tyler Arboretum\, exploring a new area in each of the four classes. These classes are well-suited for both new and returning participants\, offering fresh perspectives\, prompts\, and discoveries in every session.\nRegistration:\nAdvance registration is required.\nClasses are subject to cancellation up to 48 hours in advance if minimum enrollment is not met.\nClass 3 will turn us in many directions as we learn to use changing perspective to identify and understand plants and the world around us.\nAbout the instructor: Meg Lemieur is a nature-focused illustrator based out of Philadelphia\, whose mission is to celebrate the diversity\, interconnectedness\, and amazing feats of the natural world. Her illustrations have been published as tabletop games\, in comic anthologies\, books\, as murals\, and large-scale educational tapestries. She lends her skills to a variety of advocacy campaigns and was an Artist in Residence with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council for 2025.\nNature Journaling Materials List:\nUnlined notebook with hardback or paper & a clipboard. I suggest a hardback so folks will have a hard surface to draw on while out in the field.\nYour favorite pencil\nPencil sharpener\nEraser\nColored pencils (optional)\nWatercolor paints\, brush\, and water (optional)\nWhat to expect:\nCheck in at the Visitor Center\, then meet your instructor on the Visitor Center Patio.\nClass will depart from the Visitor Center promptly at 10 am. Please arrive on time.\nEach class will start with a short walk to a different area in the Arboretum.\nThe walk may include changes in grade and walking surfaces\, including pavement\, grass\, and gravel.\nClass fee includes entry into the Arboretum. Feel free to stay for the day.\nRegister for one class or the series.\nWhat to wear and carry:\nClosed-toe shoes with good tread\nDress in layers for the weather\nPortable chair or blanket to sit on\nWater and snacks\nInsect repellent (please apply at home)\nSunblock\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED\nSingle Class: Member Adult: $40.80 each; Non-member Adult: $48.00 each\nSingle classes sold separately.\nREGISTER FOR SINGLE CLASS 3 HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-journaling-single-class-class-3/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000
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SUMMARY:Aligning Social Impact & Profitability: 1 Day Course in Philadelphia\, PA
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to balance purpose and profit using ethical models\, sustainability strategies\, and impact-driven business practices.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/aligning-social-impact-profitability-1-day-course-in-philadelphia-pa-4/
LOCATION:123 S Broad St\, 123 S Broad Street 15th Floor Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19109\, Ph No +1 469 666 9332\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T010920Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Volunteer Days with Riverfront North - Pennypack on the Delaware
DESCRIPTION:Spring Volunteer Opportunities!\n\n\nJoin 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! \nGloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided. \nMinors need a parent’s signature to participate. Anyone under 16 must have a parent or guardian with them during the volunteer event.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/friday-volunteer-days-with-riverfront-north-pennypack-on-the-delaware-2/
LOCATION:Pennypack on the Delaware\, Pennypack on the Delaware Park\, 7801 State Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19136\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T091500
DTSTAMP:20260403T022016Z
CREATED:20260403T021734Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Warm-up Hike
DESCRIPTION:Start your Friday on the right foot with an invigorating one-hour hike through Tyler’s gardens and into the wilder natural areas beyond the deer exclusion fence. Designed as a moderate cardio workout\, we’ll cover about 2½ to 3 miles at a fast pace—but don’t worry\, we’ll also take time to pause for those unexpected moments nature has in store.\nGates open at 7:45 am\nThe group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am.\nPlease arrive on time.\nCheck in with your experienced guide in the parking lot.\nRestrooms will be open.\nWhat to expect on the trail:\n2½ to 3-mile fast-paced hike\nWalking surfaces that include pavement\, grass\, gravel\, and rocky trails\nChanges in grade\, including possible steep hills\nWhat to wear & carry:\nDress in layers for the weather\nHiking boots or shoes with good tread\nWater and snacks (optional)\nHiking poles\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED\nMembers (sign in for your discount!): Adults: FREE\nNon-Members: Adults (ages 18-64):$18 per person; Seniors (ages 65+): $15 per person. The fee includes admission for the day\, so you can stay as long as you’d like.\nGuest Pass Holders (for non-members only): FREE. Please give your guest passes to the lead guide upon arrival.\nLibrary Pass Holders: FREE. Please stop by the Visitor Center after the program to inform the Visitor Center Associate that you participated in the Weekend Warm-up Hike and present your Library pass.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/weekend-warm-up-hike-67/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Tours and Explorations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T201500
DTSTAMP:20260418T183250Z
CREATED:20260329T214727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T183250Z
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SUMMARY:The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill
DESCRIPTION:IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS \nThe Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy\,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus\, an agoraphobic computer genius\, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary\, a pizza delivery driver\, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. \nThe play\, authored by Rolin Jones\, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years\, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer for Showtime’s award-winning series Weeds. \n“Bright and engaging\, boldly imagined Mr. Jones unfolds his tale of pioneering science fueled by post-adolescent angst with pleasing agility.”\nThe New York Times \n“Fantastical and funny…”\nVariety \nThe Stagecrafters 8130 Germantown Ave.\nPerformance dates: April 10-April 26\nThu\, Fri\, Sat @8\, Sun @2\nTickets $26.00 online\, $30.00 at door\nDiscounts for Seniors\, Students\, Industry available\nMore info: https://thestagecrafters.org/ or call 215 247 9913
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-intelligent-design-of-jenny-chow-at-the-stagecrafters-theater-of-chestnut-hill/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:The Stagecrafters Theater\, 8130 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, P\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & entertainment,Arts & Performance,Event,Free Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T010524Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T010524Z
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SUMMARY:Uncle Bobbie's X Brian Jones - "Black History is for Everyone" Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome educator and scholar\, Brian Jones to discuss his latest book “Black History is for Everyone”.\n\n\nBlack history IS American history and is for EVERYONE. \nEducator\, scholar and author\, Brian Jones will be at Uncle Bobbie’s to discuss his latest book\, Black History is for Everyone. \nWith Black history under attack from many fronts\, it’s never been more important to read\, engage with and share the works being written by our truth-tellers. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn and discuss race\, politics\, culture and how Blackness is an undeniable part of it all. \nBrian will be in conversation with fellow educator and writer\, Ismael Jimenez. \nBook signing will follow the discussion and Q&A. \nAll attendees can enjoy a 15% off in-store discount on your entire order during the event. \nDon’t miss this! \n****** \nAbout the Book: \nA longtime educator explores how the study of Black history challenges our understanding of race\, nation\, and the stories we tell about who we are. \nBlack history is under attack from powerful forces that seek to excise it from classrooms\, libraries\, and the popular imagination. Yet its opponents fail to understand a simple truth: the best education challenges our assumptions\, helps us see larger forces at work\, and gives us glimpses of alternate futures. \nIn Black History Is for Everyone\, Brian Jones offers a meditation on the power of Black history\, using his own experiences as a lifelong learner and classroom teacher to question everything—from the radicalism of the American Revolution to the meaning of “race” and “nation.” \nWith warmth and immersive storytelling\, Jones encourages us to delve deeper into our collective history\, explores how curiosity about our world is essential—and reminds us that with stakes so high\, the effort is worth it. \n \nAbout the Author: \nBrian Jones has taught many ages and grades in New York City’s public schools and the City University of New York. He served as the inaugural director of the Center for Educators and Schools at the New York Public Library and was the associate director of education at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The author of The Tuskegee Student Uprising: A History\, his writing has also appeared in The New York Times\, Guardian\, and Jacobin. \nAbout the moderator: \nIsmael Jimenez is an educational leader\, writer\, and public scholar whose work is guided by the belief that education is the practice of freedom. His leadership emphasizes culturally relevant pedagogy\, civic literacy\, and the integration of Africana Studies into the core of public education. \nIn addition to leadership in public education\, Jimenez has contributed essays to Education Post\, EdWeek\, 7th Ward\, and other platforms\, amplifying the role of history and civic learning in shaping democratic possibility. He has partnered with cultural institutions including the Center for Black Educator Development and the Philadelphia Writing Project\, advancing initiatives that connect classrooms to community history and civic action. \nJimenez’s career reflects a consistent vision: to ensure that students and teachers encounter education not as rote compliance but as an invitation to inquiry\, truth-telling\, and transformation. He is frequently sought after for his insights on social studies\, Black history\, and education policy\, and he continues to expand his public voice through writing\, lectures\, and community-based programming. \n… \nDoors open at 6:30pm. \nAll tickets are non-refundable. \nStreet parking available. \nChildren older than 5-years old need a ticket for entry.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/uncle-bobbies-x-brian-jones-black-history-is-for-everyone-book-talk/
LOCATION:Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books\, 5445 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
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SUMMARY:Art or Science? The Co-Construction of Botanical Illustration
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey into the complex and fascinating stories surrounding botanical renderings and colonial plant collections.\n\n\nTHURSDAY\, APRIL 16 \nArt or Science? The Co-Construction of Botanical Illustration \n7:00–8:30 PM \nTracy Qiu\, Consultant\, Artist\, and Researcher \nEmbark on a journey into the complex and fascinating stories surrounding botanical renderings and colonial plant collections. Tracy’s Ph.D. research explores the circumstances under which botanical illustrations were produced and asks the question\, “How has the history of botanical illustration shaped the way we perceive plants\, gardens\, nature\, and the environment today?” Drawing on archival research at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Edinburgh\, Tracy will share insights into how human-plant interactions crossed barriers of geography\, race\, class\, and gender. \nFree of charge | Virtual event (a Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to lecture date) \nThis virtual lecture is a part of our Third Thursday Lecture series
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/art-or-science-the-co-construction-of-botanical-illustration/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T201321Z
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SUMMARY:cinéSPEAK x Vox Populi presents Pt.2 – The People Rise Up: A Third World Newsreel Retrospective (1968-72)
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce a new year-long collaboration: cinéSPEAK x Vox Populi present 3rd Thursdays! \nFor April\, we’re presenting powerful short films from the Third World Newsreel retrospective (1968-1972)\, documenting grassroots movements for land sovereignty both domestically and around the world. This program showcases movements in the Dominican Republic\, Palestine and New York City. \nSince 1968\, Third World Newsreel (TWN) has been at the forefront of advocating for media that champions cultural and social justice\, highlighting the narratives of historically marginalized and diverse communities. TWN is committed to fostering unity and solidarity through powerful storytelling that drives change. \n📍 Vox Populi – 319 N. 11th Street \n🕡 April 16th – Doors 6:30 PM | Film 7:00 PM | After the screening\, continue the conversation @ Trestle Inn (1/2 block north; 21+; show your ticket for 15% off) \n🎟️ $10 General Admission (NOTAFLOF) *As always\, if you have extra to share\, please consider making an additional donation to pay-it-forward
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cinespeak-x-vox-populi-presents-pt-2-the-people-rise-up-a-third-world-newsreel-retrospective-1968-72/
LOCATION:Vox Populi\, 319 N 11th Street\, Third Floor\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260329T215427Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Together Series: Dirt\, Compost or Soil?
DESCRIPTION:Growing Together Workshop Series: Dirt\, Compost\, or Soil?\nJoin us at Brewerytown Garden for the first event in our Growing Together series.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/growing-together-series-dirt-compost-or-soil/
LOCATION:Brewerytown Garden\, Brewerytown Garden\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T201751Z
CREATED:20260406T201751Z
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SUMMARY:Miniball
DESCRIPTION:Cannonball’s Miniball returns April 16 – 19 at Christ Church Neighborhood House and Icebox! A four-day microfestival of multi-genre performances\, Miniball features Cannonball encores and new works with fourteen distinct offerings between the two venues. Get a sneak peak of all-new performances from Philly performance legends alongside roofshaking out-of-town projects and hidden gems from emerging artists. General Admission tickets are $25 with sliding scale tickets from $5-$50. Get all the info here: https://www.cannonballfestival.org/miniball-2026 \nHighlighted performances include: //shrouded\\, a new work from Jaamil Olawale Kosoko described as “a living poetic sculpture and an immersive dance work” which will premiere at Lincoln Center after its Miniball run\, Exercise 4 by tap dancer and scholar Michael Love\, and a compilation of contemporary circus work A Time Rebellion by Alyssa Bigbee.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/miniball/
LOCATION:Christ Church Neighborhood House Theatre\, 20 N American Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,arts & entertainment,Arts & Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cannonball":MAILTO:producers@cannonballfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T010918Z
CREATED:20260413T010918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T010918Z
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday jam session + open mic
DESCRIPTION:Bring your instrument\, words\, and ears to enjoy a time of sharing ancestorial space. Vendors\, Food\, and Live Entertainment\n\n\nJoin us to welcome in the new year with jams\, words\, and community. \nStarting in February we will be having featured poets and musicians and spots for vendors! if interested in vending or perforfming email rad.love.philly@gmail.com \n\n\nThis March 2026 we will be featuring the Germantown band\, Angel Egg. Including Paulito and Braylynn. Soulful\, exciting\, leaving you holding your breath in all the priceless moments.  \nNext Features include: Emyne the Superstar\, the Urban Shamans\, and Koof Ibi —stay tuned and stay connected! \n\n\n\n\nAbout d’griot cafe \nmission: \nd’griot  cafe (“duh-gree-o”) amplifies more light in the ‘hood; offering transformational moments to be seen\, dream\, and cultivate resilient community wellness. \nvision: \n\nNamed in honor of African storytellers and urban slang\, d’griot is a healing space of story; stories of our ancestors\, the magic in the present\, and our intent for the future.\nWe are a community wellness cafe; a healing space that supports folks on their holistic wellness journey of the mind\, body\, and spirit. We offer natural medicinal products\, nutrient food and beverage\, gallery\, creative events\, coaching\, retreats\, and a space to inspire the whole family.\nWe are intentional about creating authentic beautiful spaces to share stories\, activate our creativity\, educate one another\, map toward our goals\, and support one another to see the beauty in ourselves to fly.\nWe are building spaces across Philadelphia that need access to community wellness cultivation as well as outside the city on land to offer rest\, retreat\, and re-connection.\n\nvisit our website. follow us on socials Insta FB \nContact us if you have any questions — connect@dgriot.co \nFollow us @dgriot.philly \nSpace is available to rent your event! see website for details
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/third-thursday-jam-session-open-mic-4/
LOCATION:d’griot gallery\, 51 Maplewood Mall\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260329T233210Z
CREATED:20260329T233007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T233210Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Qigong - Mindful Movement for Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:Explore mindful movement to tend to your best habitat restoration tool – your human body!\n\n\nWhether you are seeking gentle warm-ups to prevent injury or meditative motions to connect to the spaces you steward\, Qigong offers a way to easefully warm\, transform\, and activate energy in your body. \nParticipants will explore the philosophy of Qigong\, a practice developed in China thousands of years ago\, and practice mindful movement forms in a group setting as insight for later personal practice. Please wear comfortable clothing for gentle movement. \n \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 11\,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. This is why we are offering our Habitat Advocate classes at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenter\nElyse Jurgen\, M.Ed\, CBLP\, CERP\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator inspired by rebuilding ecological literacy and biodiversity with her team of ecological practitioners. Ample hikes and plant community observations in nature spark her imagination\, bringing a rare blend of art and science into her practice. Her work deepens your connection to place and empowers you to take meaningful action to maximize your land’s potential to support wildlife and enhance human well-being. \nShe is certified as an Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP)\, Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP)\, Permaculture Designer\, and earned an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse is a Qigong Level 1 Instructor in training. \n \nAbout this Class\nOpen for general admission\, no prerequisite necessary for this class! This class is one of three Art + Culture Classes in our Habitat Advocate Series. For those looking to complete their Habitat Advocate Certificate\, only one of the Art + Culture classes need to be completed. Attendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \nLearn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \n \nPhoto Credit: Elyse Jurgen of Waxwing EcoWorks Co. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\nThank you also to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-qigong-mindful-movement-for-gardeners/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
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SUMMARY:Artists in Conversation: Craig Calderwood and Didier William
DESCRIPTION:Join guest curator Robert Cozzolino as he leads a conversation with two artists included in the exhibition Bodies & Souls. Craig Calderwood and Didier William have each reimagined figurative painting through hybrid materials and a meaningful use of patterns. Each explores gender\, sexuality and how bodies relate to culture in their work. Calderwood has three drawings and a work on fabric in the exhibition; two of William’s works are featured at PAFA and one will be on view at Woodmere.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/artists-in-conversation-craig-calderwood-and-didier-william/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, 118-128 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts":MAILTO:info@pafa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260329T233205Z
CREATED:20260329T233205Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music and Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:A conversation on how live music fuels local economies—bringing together musicians\, venues\, and businesses shaping the Philly scene.\n\n\nLive music is more than entertainment — it’s a driver of local economies. \nAcross major cities\, vibrant music scenes support tourism\, activate restaurants and cafés\, sustain performance venues\, and generate income for artists\, educators\, and cultural workers. When supported intentionally\, live performance becomes not just cultural expression but a vital part of a city’s business ecosystem. \nThis Third Thursday conversation will explore how live music functions as both creative practice and economic strategy. The discussion will look at how musicians build sustainable careers\, how organizers and institutions support the field\, and how businesses — from clubs and cafés to hospitality spaces — can successfully integrate live performance into their programming. \nWhile the conversation will include perspectives from jazz practitioners\, the focus is broader: understanding how local music ecosystems form\, how opportunities are created\, and how cities benefit when musicians and venues are able to thrive. \nThis event is designed not only for musicians and cultural workers\, but also for restaurateurs\, venue managers\, and entrepreneurs interested in incorporating live music into their spaces\, strengthening their audience base\, and positioning their venues within the city’s cultural landscape. \nProduced in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Commerce\, this gathering brings together practitioners\, business leaders\, and community members to examine how live music contributes to the vitality of Philadelphia’s cultural and nighttime economy.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/live-music-and-economic-development/
LOCATION:CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia\, 1315 Walnut Street\, Suite 300\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Confluence Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for its third annual Confluence Film Festival. \nA month-long environmental film series held each April in celebration of Earth Month\, with screenings every Thursday evening. Presented in partnership with BlackStar Projects\, cinéSPEAK\, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival and the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival\, Confluence 2026 showcases films that speak to this year’s theme\, “Seeding the Future.” \nWith feature-length films\, shorts and documentaries appropriate for adults\, the festival is both a call to action and a loving reminder that we don’t have to simply react to the climate crisis; we can actively shape a more just and sustainable future. Rooted in tradition\, wonder and possibility\, Confluence invites audiences to imagine what’s next. Experience this powerful film program\, hear from filmmakers\, community organizations and advocates\, and learn how you can support and imagine climate resilience for the next seven generations. \nAcademy Members receive a free Confluence tote bag. Show your membership card at check in to claim yours! \nStudents can receive $6 tickets available onsite with a valid ID.  \nThis program is supported by The Arcadia Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 23\n\n5:30–8:30 p.m. \nProgrammed by PHLAFF (the Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival) \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n5:30–6:30 p.m. Pre-screening gathering with organizational partners In Dino Hall\, including food\, music and advocacy organizations \n6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Film Program \nHasta la Raíz\n(2024\, 15 min)\, a short historic fiction film by dir. Nuria Schettino González \nIn 1856\, at a Mexican rancho in Los Angeles\, a Tongva woman fights for her land and daughter when the ranchero’s wife leaves to defend her own land grant. \nEl Tren y la Península\n(2023\, 88 min)\, a documentary feature by dirs. Sky Richards and Andreas Kruger Foncerrada \nThe Train and the Peninsula is an intimate portrait of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula as the controversial railroad megaproject known as the “Maya Train” is being built. A cinematic journey along the projected route of the train takes us on an immersive and epic journey across the peninsula. Through the fascinating stories and reflections of its inhabitants\, the documentary exposes the environmental and social consequences of the development model imposed in the region. The directors weave together a collective narrative through the incisive and transparent testimonies of the peninsula’s inhabitants and reveal a human landscape full of vitality and Mayan wisdom that exposes the clash between different ways of imagining progress.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/confluence-film-festival-4/
LOCATION:The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University\, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poetry Circle & Connect: The Peace of Wild Things
DESCRIPTION:For as long as there has existed the written word\, people have written about the natural world. To explore their connection with and deepen their understanding of it. To express an appreciation for its beauty and to raise awareness about issues that threaten it. To reflect on their place within the larger ecosystem that includes us all. \nJoin us on the overlook hill at ChesLen Preserve (weather permitting) to celebrate National Poetry Month with an open share of nature-inspired poems. Share your own poems\, the poems of others you appreciate\, or simply listen.   \nThis event will be one for conversation and connection\, not critique; it is not intended as a workshop.   \nWe’ll gather at the Lenfest Center parking lot before walking to our space.  \nWhen despair for the world grows in me\nand I wake in the night at the least sound\nin fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be\,\nI go and lie down where the wood drake\nrests in his beauty on the water\, and the great heron feeds.\nI come into the peace of wild things\nwho do not tax their lives with forethought\nof grief. I come into the presence of still water.\nAnd I feel above me the day-blind stars\nwaiting with their light. For a time\nI rest in the grace of the world\, and am free.  \n– Wendell Berry  
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/poetry-circle-connect-the-peace-of-wild-things/
LOCATION:ChesLen Preserve\, 1199 Cannery Road\, Coatesville\, Pennsylvania\, 19320
CATEGORIES:arts & entertainment,explore the natural world,general,NextGen
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SUMMARY:East Camden Community Resilience Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us in East Camden to chat\, connect\, and build stronger community vibes together!\n\n\nEast Camden Community Resilience Meeting\nHey neighbors! Join us in person for the East Camden Community Resilience Meeting. \nWe would love to talk to you about: \nRepairing your home \nFlooding in your home and street \nPreparing for emergencies and  \nLeadership Training
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/east-camden-community-resilience-meeting/
LOCATION:2912 Federal St\, 2912 Federal Street\, Camden\, NJ\, 08105\, United States
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