Events

Black queer non-binary femme activist and award-winning sexuality educator, Ericka Hart joins us for the release of her book, "Nasty Work"."Free your mind / And the rest will follow..." - En VogueWe are so excited to welcome Black queer femme activist, writer and award-winning sexuality educator, Ericka Hart for the release of her new book, Nasty Work.Ericka will be in conversation with organizer, advocate and the Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Culture at the ACLU, AJ Hikes.Get ready for a powerful discussion around sex, sexuality and gender and how we can liberate our world, just as well as our

In an increasingly digital and virtual world, working with wool has offered artist Holly Guertin a return to physical, tactile experience. This talk explores how fiber and textile practices ground us in our bodies and reconnect us to material reality, serving as a counterbalance to systems that often distance us from our humanity, dignity, and agency. The presentation will feature works from Hand in Hand, Holly’s upcoming solo exhibition on view July–October at Waterworks Visual Arts Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. Through this collection, Holly reflects on themes of connection, reciprocity, and communion between people and the earth, using textiles

Join Penn Climate for a discussion by Andrew Hoffman titled "Climate Change Through the Lens of Veterinarians."Penn Climate welcomes Andrew Hoffman, Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Penn Vet, for a seminar titled "Climate Change Through the Lens of Veterinarians."Veterinary medicine aims to protect and preserve animal health, biodiversity, and agriculture-food systems, all areas heavily impacted by climate change. We will discuss the connections between climate change and veterinary medicine while highlighting opportunities to engage across schools through a One Health framework. Finally, we will discuss Penn Climate Insights, a new knowledge-sharing platform originating from Penn Vet that

Take a guided tour behind the 10-foot wall of Girard College to explore its history and architecture.Enjoy a guided tour behind the famous 10-foot wall of Girard College with Director of Historical Resources Kathy Haas. As we stroll around this 43-acre oasis in the middle of the city, we’ll talk about Stephen Girard, the 19th-century multi-millionaire who left his fortune to create a school for financially-disadvantaged children; the monumental architecture of the school, including Founder's Hall, a National Historic Landmark; the generations of students who have lived and learned here (and still do); and the powerful civil rights activism that

Develop your own texture roller and use a library of provided texture rollers to hand build a plant pot.🌸 Texture Rollers + Plant Pots 🌿Celebrate the season in the Ceramic Studio with a hands-on handbuilding workshop inspired by spring growth and fresh starts!In this class, you will learn how to create ceramic tiles using slab-building techniques and then transform them with decorative surface methods. Create your own texture rollers, try your hand at sgraffito carving, and experiment with underglaze painting to add color and personality to your work.Once you’ve practiced these techniques, you’ll use your decorated slabs to construct a

CCCG Education Series: Join us in person for the CCCG Education Series monthly this January to December 2026!CCCG Education Series:Join us monthly in person for the CCCG Education Series this January to December 2026! It's a great chance to dive into exciting topics, connect with others, and boost your skills. Don’t miss out on this fun and informative event—mark your calendar and get ready to learn and engage live!Date Topic Description1/28/2026 Winter SowingLearn how to start seeds in milk jugs for spring planting – receive milk jug/seeds2/25/2026 HydroponicsLearn about hydroponics (growing in water) and receive produce3/25/2026 Starting a Vegetable GardenLearn

Our next America 250 program at Ambler Library, presented by local historian Sue Johnston, will focus on our area.Learn where Revolutionary Soldiers encamped in our area; what battles they fought in in this area and what routes they traveled on the way to the battles.Discover what local homes, churches and buildings, that are still in use today, were used in the Revolutionary War and what function they served.

AI for Water: Policy at the Speed of TechnologyThe Water Center at Penn is pleased to present our third annual Spring Water Policy Forum, to be held in person at Fitts Auditorium in Golkin Hall on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus. This year’s Forum will explore AI for Water: Policy at the Speed of Technology, examining how rapidly evolving technologies are reshaping water governance, decision making, and infrastructure management.Convened in partnership with Penn Carey Law School and the Penn Program on Regulation, the Forum will bring together policymakers, professionals working across water, climate, and infrastructure systems, researchers, and students for

Participants in workshops around the city created their own art to express their ideas about the rights that are crucial for a just society.Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Free Library of Philadelphia present Printmaking by the People: Posters for a Reimagined Declaration of Independence, an exhibition of hundreds of posters created by Philadelphians who were asked to share their visions of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” This special exhibition is part of Printmaking by the People, Philadelphia’s largest 2026 public art and community engagement project inspired by the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding.Printmaking by the People opens

Join us in East Camden to chat, connect, and build stronger community vibes together!East Camden Community Resilience MeetingHey neighbors! Join us in person for the East Camden Community Resilience Meeting.We would love to talk to you about:Repairing your homeFlooding in your home and streetPreparing for emergencies and Leadership Training

Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for its third annual Confluence Film Festival. A 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.” With 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

Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for its third annual Confluence Film Festival. A 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.” With 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

A conversation on how live music fuels local economies—bringing together musicians, venues, and businesses shaping the Philly scene.Live music is more than entertainment — it’s a driver of local economies.Across 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.This 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

Explore mindful movement to tend to your best habitat restoration tool - your human body!Whether 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.Participants 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.The Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 11,000 acres of natural lands, which are critically important to supporting

Growing Together Workshop Series: Dirt, Compost, or Soil? Join us at Brewerytown Garden for the first event in our Growing Together series.

Embark on a journey into the complex and fascinating stories surrounding botanical renderings and colonial plant collections.THURSDAY, APRIL 16Art or Science? The Co-Construction of Botanical Illustration7:00–8:30 PMTracy Qiu, Consultant, Artist, and ResearcherEmbark 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

Join us as we welcome educator and scholar, Brian Jones to discuss his latest book "Black History is for Everyone".Black history IS American history and is for EVERYONE.Educator, scholar and author, Brian Jones will be at Uncle Bobbie's to discuss his latest book, Black History is for Everyone.With 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.Brian will be in conversation

Learn how to balance purpose and profit using ethical models, sustainability strategies, and impact-driven business practices.

Workshop with Duwenavue Sante Johnson in the Termite TV Studio on the theme of mending.Using the technique of embroidery on photos, mixed with fabric and mixed media collage, participants are invited to bring a photo or send one in advance of an image that represents something they would like to mend in their life-a memory, relationship or experience. Participants individuals pieces will be become part of a collaborative exhibit presented at Cherry Street Pier in May.This experience is facilitated by multidisciplinary artist and Senior Hand Embroiderer Duwenavue Sante Johnson. "For Johnson, a master of the needle trade, the artistic process

Historic Germantown presents the 2026 Stamp Rally, an event where participants are encouraged to visit a series of attractions, collecting a stamp at each site to record their visit. The Historic Germantown stamp rally booklet was created especially for visitors to find and explore all of the amazing greenspaces in the Historic Germantown consortium; showcasing the exceptional parks, arboreta, farms, cemeteries, gardens, and landscaped grounds. When you visit each site, you collect a stamp which is original to that specific site recording your visit. The stamps all live in a designated “stamp house” at each individual site. Visitors who collect

Hike & Sit: A Community Hike + Climate Justice Conversation Series Presented by Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective Reconnect with nature

Meeting at Wayne Avenue Trailhead (W Sedgwick Street and Wayne Avenue) Join Hike+Heal and Friends of the Wissahickon for a special Earth Day evening walk celebrating our shared connection to nature and one another. As the day winds down, we’ll let our curiosity guide our way through Carpenter’s Woods as we reflect on how we can care for the earth beneath our feet. We’ll be using a few tools to help us understand our environment better! All are optional, but feel free to bring binoculars, your favorite plant field guide, and download the iNaturalist app here ahead of the hike.

Celebrate Earth Day and National Parks Week with ecologist Roger Latham!Step into the Pennsylvania Piedmont with ecologist and conservation biologist Roger Latham to uncover the unique geology and ecology that make Southeastern PA’s wildlands truly special. Explore freshwater tidal marshes, mafic glades, forests on diabase soils, and serpentine barrens–all home to many state-endangered species. Learn about the natural history and ongoing stewardship of these ecosystems, found nowhere else in the state.Presented in partnership with Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and Valley Forge Park Alliance.Roger Latham has worked as a research ecologist, conservation biologist and environmental planner since 1973. After earning his

Celebrate Earth Day and National Parks Week with ecologist Roger Latham! Presented in partnership with Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens and Valley Forge Park Alliance. Step into the Pennsylvania Piedmont with ecologist and conservation biologist Roger Latham to uncover the unique geology and ecology that make Southeastern PA’s wildlands truly special. Explore freshwater tidal marshes, mafic glades, forests on diabase soils, and serpentine barrens--all home to many state-endangered species. Learn about the natural history and ongoing stewardship of these ecosystems, found nowhere else in the state. Roger Latham has worked as a research ecologist, conservation biologist and environmental planner since 1973.

Skype a Scientist & HoneyReno productions presents a night of education, entertainment, & community connections for the love of the planetSkype a Scientist and HoneyReno productions bring you a celebration of Earth Day with a night of edu-tainment about the environment. Funds raised will benefit science education and Skype a Scientist, the non-profit organization that connects scientists with classrooms around the globe!Meet the local activists, educators, vendors, and organizations doing good work in Philly, learn practical advice for adding sustainability into your own life, participate in audience games and raffles, and savor drag and burlesque performances by some of the

Join us on Friday, April 24 from 5PM - 8PM for the Under the Stars Festival Preview Party at The Lawn at UCity Square, a special evening where we’ll reveal this year’s full outdoor summer festival lineup and celebrate the season ahead. The rain location will be indoors at Two Locals Brewing Company (1/2 block south on 37th just north of Market Street) Enjoy tunes by DJ Jamz, cash bar, complimentary light refreshments and great company as we gather to kick off cinéSPEAK’s annual open-air film festival in style. cinéSPEAK is a 501C3 nonprofit that is fueled by community support.

A Training Course on the Glowforge, Sewing Machine, and Public Art🧚✨ Fairy House Workshop & Woodland Walk 🌿Step into a world of imagination, creativity, and a little bit of magic! In this hands-on workshop, participants will design and build their own miniature fairy furniture, doors, and tiny details—then bring their creations to life outdoors.We’ll begin in the makerspace, where you’ll have the opportunity to use tools like the laser cutter and other machines to create detailed, custom pieces for your fairy builds. You’ll learn how to safely and creatively translate simple designs into tiny furniture, doors, and decorative elements using